Category: Buying Guide

Best XQD Memory Cards in 2023

Best XQD Memory Cards  for 2023! Looking for the best XQD memory cards for your camera ? Here are our top recommended and fastest XQD memory cards in 2023.

With its speed up to 400MB/s, the XQD cards are the fastest memory cards on the market, no other memory cards can beat the XQD cards at the time of writing. And the XQD cards are proven to be robust, durable and reliable and they are ideal for sports, wildlife and action photographers, as well as videographers. Currently, there are only a handful of cameras that accept XQD memory cards, including Nikon D5, D4S, D850, D500 DSLR cameras, Nikon Z6 & Z7, Panasonic S1 & S1R mirrorless cameras and some professional Sony camcorders like Sony FS7. We believe more and more new models will use XQD cards in the future.

But when it comes to XQD cards, the choices are very limited. Sony has pioneered the XQD format, and produces the best cards at the moment. Offering up to 440 MB/s read speeds and up to 400 MB/s write speeds, the Sony G Series XQD cards are the best choice and the most favorite among professional photographers, allowing it to record 4K video and up to 200 continuous raw still image bursts. The affordable Lexar 2933x XQD 2.0 memory cards are also amazing, but they are now discontinued, and it is hard to find it in stock anywhere. Sony M Series XQD cards are also discontinued. Another choice is Delkin Devices Premium XQD cards, and Nikon is planing to release their own XQD cards, so we will update this post once they are out.

Card Max. Read Speed Max. Write Speed Check Price
Sony G Series XQD Cards 440 MB/s 400 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama
Delkin Devices Premium XQD Cards 440 MB/s 400 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama
Lexar 2933x XQD 2.0 (Discontinued) 440 MB/s 400 MB/s Amazon | B&H | Adorama

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Best CompactFlash Memory Cards in 2023

If you are looking for the best Compact Flash (or CF) cards for your camera, here is the full list of our top recommended & fastest CompactFlash cards in 2023.

Currently, Lexar, SanDisk, Kingston, Delkin Devices, Transcend and others have released their CompactFlash memory cards, but not every CompactFlash card (or CF card) will work well with your camera. Like all memory cards, speed and performance are different between the different brands, and some CompactFlash cards can offer better performance than the others. Whether you are a professional cinematographer or a photo enthusiast, buying a fast card is always worth it, or you may have to wait longer for the buffer to clear or end up with recording errors and loose all your footage.

  • Fast write speed provides fast buffer clearing time between burst shots optimizing your shooting experience.
  • Fast read speed can let large files such as 4K video or a bunch of high-resolution images by continuous shooting transfer to PC in seconds.

So, if you want some current recommendations to get the best out of your cameras, here we list the top recommended and fastest Compact Flash cards This list of Best CompactFlash Memory Cards in 2022 is based on the speed, price, reliability and durability. Continue reading “Best CompactFlash Memory Cards in 2023”

Best CFexpress Memory Cards in 2023

Here are the best CFexpress memory cards ? In this article we list the top recommended & fastest CFexpress cards in 2023.

The CFexpress card is currently the fastest and the most capable memory card format on the market. It will be the standard of future memory cards for internal high resolution RAW video recording, because the theoretical maximum speeds are ridiculously high. And the CFexpress card can be supported through firmware update with XQD card compatible cameras. The future will only see more cameras and devices using the CFexpress technology, including the newly announced Canon EOS-1D X Mar III, Nikon D6 and Canon EOS C300 Mark III. So, it is highly likely that CFexpress card will be the default choice for future-generation stills and video cameras.

As of writing Sony, Delkin Devices, SanDisk, ProGrade Digital, Lexar has already announced their CFexpress memory cards. According to that we’ve tried to provide some recommendations to get the best out of your cameras and devices. Check out the top recommended and fastest CFexpress cards in 2021 based on the speed and price. Continue reading “Best CFexpress Memory Cards in 2023”

Best SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards in 2023

Here are the best SDHC/SDXC memory cards. The SD memory card format might be the most widely used and the speed of your SD memory card is extremely important.

With cameras being able to shoot 10 frames per second at 20 megapixels, and 4K video at 60fps, you need an SD card that can write these large files quickly. Not only do the best memory cards need to offer large capacities for storing photo and video files, they also need to be able to transfer data quickly and effectively.

Most card manufacturers offer ranges that give you a choice of SDHC and SDXC, which both broadly do the same thing, just at slightly differing speeds and capacities.  It can be quite overwhelming trying to figure out if a certain card is fast enough and compatible with your camera, so we’ve decided to check out everything available. Use our best SDHC/SDXC memory cards guide. Continue reading “Best SDHC/SDXC Memory Cards in 2023”

Best Memory Cards for Sony a7 IV

Best CFexpress cards and SD memory cards for Sony a7 IV mirrorless camera. Here is the guide for you to get the top recommended & CFexpress cards and SD cards for Sony a7 IV.

The Sony a7 IV has dual memory card slots: The card slot 1 supports both the fast CFexpress Type A cards and the UHS-II SD cards while the card slot 2 is only compatible with UHS-II SD cards. In addition, the Sony a7 IV features many of Sony’s most advanced imaging technologies, including the latest BIONZ XR processing engine and advanced AF (autofocus) capabilities from the flagship Sony a1 combined with streamlined operability and enhanced reliability for photos and movies, making it the perfect all-around camera for today’s imaging enthusiasts and professionals. So, with advanced AI-based autofocus, evolved movie technologies and greater streaming and sharing functionality, the Sony a7 IV is a well-rounded camera suitable for all kinds of photography.

As mentioned above, the Sony a7 IV (Amazon, B&H, Adorama) has 2x memory card slots: 1 x CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II) card slot and 1 x UHS-II SD card slot. Although SD cards and CFexpress Type A cards are not the same in size, the Sony a7 IV card slot 1 will accept either card type. If you want to get ultra high read speeds (transfer speed) and write speeds (fast buffer clearing time) to get the best out of your Sony a7 IV camera, here we list the top recommended & fastest CFexpress Type A cards and SD cards for the Sony a7 IV mirrorless camera based on the speed and price. Continue reading “Best Memory Cards for Sony a7 IV”

Best Lenses for Sony a7 IV

Best Lenses for Sony a7 IV full frame E-mount mirrorless camera. Looking for recommended lenses for your Sony a7IV? Here are the top recommended Sony a7 IV lenses.

The Sony a7 IV features many of Sony’s most advanced imaging technologies, including the latest BIONZ XR processing engine and advanced AF (autofocus) capabilities from the flagship Sony a1 combined with streamlined operability and enhanced reliability for photos and movies, making it the perfect all-around camera for today’s imaging enthusiasts and professionals. The Sony a7 IV also boasts a 33MP image resolution, rich movie expression and various features to support the growing demand for remote communication, bringing new meaning to what a “basic” camera can accomplish, and it is capable of recording 4K 60p 10-bit 4:2:2 video and full-frame 7K oversampling for 4K 30p output, as well as up to 10 fps continuous shooting using either the mechanical or electronic shutter and with AF/AE enabled. So, with advanced AI-based autofocus, evolved movie technologies and greater streaming and sharing functionality, the Sony a7 IV is a well-rounded camera suitable for all kinds of photography.

So, if you own a brand new Sony a7 IV (Amazon, B&H, Adorama), the next thing is to find the best/right lenses. In this article we list the top recommended and most suitable native full-frame E-mount lenses for Sony a7 IV mirrorless camera including leading prime and zoom options from wide-angle to telephoto, which helps you choosing the exact lens of your demanding situation. Continue reading “Best Lenses for Sony a7 IV”

Micro Four Thirds Black Friday deals

Here are the all Black Friday deals for Micro Four Thirds cameras. Amazon now listed all camera Black Friday deals on this page.

Camera Black Friday deals:

  1. You can find all Black Friday deals on those special pages at Adorama and Amazon.
  2. You save up to $300 on Panasonic Lumix gear at Adorama and Amazon.
  3. You save up to $300 on Olympus gear at Adorama and Amazon.
  4. Save big on Tamron lenses at Adorama and Amazon.
  5. Save big on Sigma lenses at BHphoto, Adorama and Amazon.
  6. Save big on Laowa lenses at Adorama and Amazon.
  7. Save big on SLRmagic lenses at Adorama and Amazon.
  8. Save big on Apple gear at BHphoto, Adorama and Amazon.

2023 Sony Black Friday Deals Now Live

2023 Sony Black Friday & Cyber Monday deals now live. You can save up to $800 off Sony cameras and lenses online.

Shop the best 2023 Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sony Camera and Lens deals, sales, rebates, discounts and specials, including bundle deals and refurbished deals.

Black Friday 2023 is on November 25, 2023 and Cyber Monday 2023 is on November 28, 2023. Green Monday is on December 12, 2023. Check out the the Black Friday 2023 pages at Amazon, B&H Photo, Adorama.

Here is a roundup of the 2023 Sony Holiday Deals & Sales from the biggest online retailers, including Sony DSLR Cameras, Mirrorless Cameras, Compact Cameras, Camcorders, Sony Lenses, Sigma Lenses, Tamron Lenses, Rokinon Lenses bundles and accessories. Continue reading “2023 Sony Black Friday Deals Now Live”

2021 Nikon Black Friday Deals Now Live

Here is a roundup of the best 2021 Black Friday & Cyber Monday Nikon camera and lens deals, sales, discounts and rebates.

Shop the best 2021 Black Friday & Cyber Monday Nikon Camera and Lens deals, sales, rebates, discounts and specials, including bundle deals and refurbished deals.

Black Friday 2021 is on November 26, 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 is on November 29, 2021. Green Monday is on December 13, 2021. Check out the the Black Friday 2021 pages at Amazon, B&H Photo, Adorama. Continue reading “2021 Nikon Black Friday Deals Now Live”

2022 Canon Black Friday Deals Now Live

2022 Canon Black Friday & Cyber Monday deals now live. You can save up to $800 off Canon cameras and lenses online.

Shop the best 2022 Black Friday & Cyber Monday Canon Camera and Lens deals, sales, rebates, discounts and specials, including bundle deals and refurbished deals.

Black Friday 2022 is on November 26, 2022 and Cyber Monday 2022 is on November 29, 2022. Green Monday is on December 13, 2022.

Here is a roundup of the 2022 Canon Holiday Deals & Sales from the biggest online retailers, including Canon DSLR Cameras, Mirrorless Cameras, Compact Cameras, Camcorders, Canon Lenses, Sigma Lenses, Tamron Lenses, Rokinon Lenses bundles and accessories. Continue reading “2022 Canon Black Friday Deals Now Live”