Memory Cards

The Nikon D780 has two SD card slots and is compatible with SDXC UHS-II cards. Here are some recommendations on which cards to get.

There is a little trick to what kind of memory cards the Nikon D500 takes. That's because of a tweak that Nikon made with a firmware update to add CFexpress B compatibility to the XQD memory card slot.

The Canon EOS Rebel T7 has two types of memory card formatting: standard and low-level format. Here's how to use them and when to use which one.

The Canon EOS Rebel T7 doesn't come with a memory card as standard. Here are some practical recommendations for SD cards that will work well in the T7.

The Nikon Z50 doesn't come with a memory card standard. Here are some practical recommendations on which SD cards work well in this camera to take advantage of all of the Z50's features.

The Fujifilm X-T30 doesn't come with a memory card as standard, and some of its features require a card that's fast enough. Here are some practical recommendations on which SD card to get.

The Nikon D850 gives you some control over how photos and videos are saved to the memory card. Here's a rundown of the options and how to use them.

The D850 also has a built-in function that lets you copy from one memory card to the other. Here's how to do it and the options that are available.

Looking for a new memory card for your Ricoh GR III? Here are my practical recommendations on good options that work well in this camera, have a proven track record or reliability, and are cost-effective.

Here are some practical recommendations on which SD cards can keep up with the Fujifilm X100V camera's features.

Wondering what kind of memory card to get for your Fujifilm FinePix XP140 waterproof camera? Here are some practical recommendations.

If you're looking for a new memory card for your Nikon COOLPIX L330, here are some practical recommendations.

The Nikon COOLPIX W150 doesn't come with a memory card as standard. If you need a new card or are replacing an old one, here are some recommendations on which SD card to get for it.

The Nikon COOLPIX B600 doesn't come with a memory card by default. Here are some practical recommendations on which card to get.

The Sony Alpha a6100 mirrorless camera doesn't come with a memory card as standard. Here are some practical recommendations on what SD card to get for it to take full advantage of the camera's features.

The Nikon COOLPIX P900 doesn't come with a memory card as standard. Here are some practical recommendations on which SD cards will work well in the P900.

The Nikon COOLPIX B500 doesn't come with a memory card as standard. Here are some practical recommendations on which SD card to get.

The Nikon COOLPIX P950 doesn't come with a memory card as standard. Here are some practical recommendations on which SD card to get for it to be able to take full advantage of all the camera's features.

The Canon PowerShot SX420 doesn't come with a memory card as standard. Here are some practical recommendations on which card to get.

The Nikon COOLPIX W300 waterproof point-and-shoot doesn't come with a memory card as standard. Here are some practical recommendations on which SD card to get for it.

The Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 point-and-shoot doesn't come with a memory card as standard. Here are some practical recommendations on which card to get.

The Canon EOS M50 doesn't come with a memory card as standard (it's a sold separately accessory). Here are some practical recommendations on which SD card to get.

The Panasonic LUMIX FZ80 doesn't come with a memory card as standard. Here are some practical recommendations on which SD card to get.

The Nikon D850 has two methods for formatting the memory cards. One is obvious. The other is less obvious but is also quicker.

The new Sony a1 (Alpha 1) high-end mirrorless camera takes both CFexpress A and SD cards. Here's a rundown of what works and what doesn't.

There is a little trick to what kind of memory cards the Nikon D850 takes, and that's because of a tweak that Nikon made with a firmware update a few years after the camera was released.

Here's a rundown of how to download photos and videos from a Nikon D3400 to a desktop or laptop.

Here's a rundown of how to download photos and videos from a Nikon D3500 to your computer.

Here's a rundown of how to use Disk Drill to scan and recover photos and videos that have been accidentally deleted from your memory card.

This is a step-by-step guide on how to format memory cards in the Sony a7R IV mirrorless camera.

If you're running into an error when Slot 1 SD card is full on the Sony a7R IV, here's how to make it roll over to Slot 2 automatically.

Here are some practical recommendations on which memory card to get for the Sony a6400 so that you can take advantage of all of the camera's features.

If your camera is showing an error that the SD card is write protected or locked, there's usually a very simple solution. Here's how.

Here are some recommendations on which SD card to get for the Sony HX99 so that you can use all of the camera's features.

Some practical recommendations on which SD cards to get to be able to use all of the Sony RX0's features.

To take full advantage of the power the Fujifilm X-T3 has to offer you'll need SD cards that are fast enough. Here are some practical recommendations.

Here are some practical recommendations for which SD cards work well in the Nikon D3500 DSLR.

The Olympus tough TG-5 doesn't come with an SD card as standard. So which should you get? Here are some practical recommendations for cards that are fast enough to take advantage of all the TG-5's features.

Wondering how to format SD cards on Mac? Here's a step-by-step guide for formatting both SD and microSD cards.

Here's a guide to using the SD Association's official SD Card Formatter for preparing your SD and microSD cards for use.

Here are some practical recommendations for SD memory cards that work well in the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 waterproof compact camera.

Here are some practical recommendations on SD memory cards that work well in the Fujifilm Finepix XP130 and XP120 waterproof adventure cameras.

This is a straightforward guide on how to format memory cards in the Sony a6000 camera to free up space and to prepare the memory card just the way the camera wants it.

Here are some recommendations for which memory cards work best in the a6000. In some shooting modes, the Sony a6000 can be picky about what memory card you put into it.

The WD MyPassport Wireless Pro combines an SD memory card reader, an internal hard drive, and a rechargeable battery into a pack-friendly device for backing up photos from a memory card while traveling.

Here are some practical recommendations for SD cards that work well in the Nikon D7200, focusing on cards that are fast enough, reliable, cost-effective, and readily available.

Here are some practical recommendations for SD cards that work well in the Nikon D7200, focusing on cards that are fast enough, reliable, cost-effective, and readily available.

The Olympus TG-5 has an extra feature when it comes to formatting your memory card to free up space. Here's a rundown of the difference between the Erase All and Format options.

Which SD cards work best in the Nikon D5600? Here are some practical recommendations.

Not every memory card is fast enough to keep up with the high-bitrate recording of the Garmin VIRB Ultra 30. Here are some recommendations for cards that are fast enough.

There are two methods to formatting the memory card on the Nikon D7500. One of them is obvious; one of them is less so.

Some recommendations for which SD memory card to get to work well in the Nikon D7500 camera.

If you're trying to work out which SD memory cards work best in the Canon Rebel T5i and T5, here are some practical recommendations.

Here are some recommendations for SD cards for the Canon Rebel T6 that offer a good combination of working well in the T6, reliability, being readily available, and good value for money.

You might have seen a new A1 and A2 speed ratings on some of the newer SD and microSD cards. So what do they mean? And when should you take notice of it?

The Nikon D850, D810, D780, D750, and D610 have two methods for formatting the memory cards. One is obvious. The other is less obvious but is also quicker.

Wondering what the difference is between UHS-I and UHS-II with SD and microSD cards? Here's an explanation.

I put SanDisk's UHS-II SD memory card reader to the test. It's in their Extreme PRO range.

Which memory cards will work best in the Nikon D5500? Here are some practical recommendations.

Wondering which memory cards will work best in the Nikon D3400? Here are some practical recommendations.

If you the photos on your memory card have disappeared, all is not necessarily lost. Remo Recovery is one of several apps that might be able to salvage them.

Accidentally deleted photos or formatted your card? Can't access the photos on your memory card? There are a number of data recovery apps available. Here's an option that works with Windows or Mac.

Need a fast microSD card? If you're shooting 4K, 5K, or 8K video, high-speed burst-mode photos, or some other demanding use, speed matters. These are the results from my speed tests of the fastest microSD cards.

The new NextoDI NVS2801 memory card backup device will especially be of interest to photographers shooting with CFAST 2.0 or XQD memory cards.

With cameras getting improved 4K, 5K, and even 8K video recording and burst shooting features all the time, some of them need the write speeds that only the fastest SD cards provide. So here's a roundup of the fastest SD cards based on my independent tests.

Lexar has come up with a new way to streamline the chore of downloading photos from your memory cards to your computer: the Lexar Professional Workflow system.

My hands-on review of the new ColorSpace UDMA3 portable memory card backup device.

Lexar has two USB memory card readers available. One is marketed as the professional model; one isn't. I put them to the test.

The Digital Foci Picture Porter Advanced is feature-packed. Here's how it stacks up in real-world use for backing up photos without a computer while traveling.

The WD MyPassport Wireless is a portable hard drive that can be used to stream media to mobile devices like iPhones and iPads. But it's also a cost-effective option for backing up your photos while traveling.

Memory card backup devices combine a battery-powered hard drive with a memory card reader so you can back up your photos and videos without a computer. Here's my hands-on review of the ColorSpace UDMA2.

The Photo Safe II is an inexpensive and straightforward way to back up memory cards without a computer. Here's how it stacks up against its competitors.

A hands-on review of the NextoDI ND2901 portable memory card backup device for backing up photos and videos from memory cards to a hard drive without using a computer.

If you're trying to work out which SD memory cards work best in the Canon Rebel T3i, here are some practical recommendations.

There are prettier and pricier programs for recovering photos from a memory card, but PhotoRec is a reliable workhorse. And you can't beat the price.

All those photos you took have disappeared from the SD card. Before you throw the camera at the wall and fire off a nasty email to the manufacturer, here are some things you can try to recover your photos.

Trying to decode Nikon's official recommendations for memory cards for the Nikon D5300? Here are some practical recommendations.

Looking for SD cards that work well in the Nikon D3300? Here are some practical recommendations.

Memory cards are very resilient, but they do break, and they can get lost. CompactFlash cards are also pretty solid, but you can get sand and grit in the sockets. So it's good to look after them rather than risk losing all your hard work. Here are two very good options.

Digital memory cards are tough little things, but it's still possible to wear them out. At least in theory. But it's not a practical concern for the vast majority of photographers.

Unlike the days of film, airport scanners have no affect on memory cards, so you can safely put them through airport security scanners without holding up the line.