A Deep Dive into Memory Cards: Speed, Maintenance, Formatting and More

The Wild Photographer · Court Whelan · Aug 18, 2026 · 52 min

What's in this episode

A full breakdown of memory card technology: SD versus CFexpress, read and write speeds, V ratings for video, how much capacity you actually need, and a field care and formatting workflow that keeps your photos safe.

Questions it answers

What memory card do I need for my camera?

Court Whelan of The Wild Photographer explains SD vs CFexpress, which speed ratings matter, how big a card to buy, and the formatting habit that saves photos.

Answered on The Wild Photographer

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