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I'm planning a trip with a friend, and I just got my hands on a Canon EOS R5. I'm excited about its 8K video capabilities, but I'm unsure which memory card would be best for optimal performance. I want something reliable that can handle the high data rates of 8K video without hiccups. Also, considering we'll be traveling, I need a card with ample storage. Any suggestions for a memory card that balances speed, capacity, and reliability for the EOS R5?
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11/09/2024 3:30 am
CFexpress Type B Card Slot: Lexar Silver SE or Angelbird
UHS-II SD Card Slot: SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-II V90 SDXC
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16/10/2024 10:00 am
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14/07/2025 9:15 am
I've been using the Lexar Professional CFexpress Type B 325GB cards and they're rock solid. The R5 can be pretty demanding on cards, especially with 45MP files and 4K/8K video recording. These cards handle continuous shooting without any hiccups. Just make sure whatever you get has at least 400MB/s write speed to avoid bottlenecks.
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29/09/2024 9:12 pm
CFexpress cards excel in action photography, rapidly clearing the buffer for extended burst shooting. Their value depends on your specific needs. Given the R5's high-end capabilities, using slower memory cards could limit its potential. Investing in a CFexpress card ensures you're maximizing the camera's performance, especially for fast-paced shooting scenarios.
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02/01/2025 2:51 am
CFexpress Type B Cards (for 8K video/high-res images):
- Delkin Devices BLACK 4.0 (325GB): 520 MB/s
- SanDisk PRO-CINEMA (256GB): 520 MB/s
- Angelbird AV Pro SE (512GB): 519 MB/s
- Lexar Professional DIAMOND (128GB): 520 MB/s
- ProGrade Digital Gold (512GB): 519 MB/s
UHS-II SDXC Cards (for general photography):
- Nextorage NX-F2PRO (256GB): 255 MB/s
- Sony SF-G Tough (64GB): 243 MB/s
- Delkin Devices BLACK (64GB): 238 MB/s
- SanDisk Extreme Pro (64GB): 215 MB/s
- ProGrade V90 (64GB): 213 MB/s
