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I'm going to buy the Nikon Z6 III and I'm looking for recommendations on the best memory card to use with it for both photos and video. The camera has two card slots that support CFexpress Type B and UHS-II SD cards. I shoot a mix of raw stills and 4K 60p video.
What type and speed of memory card works best in the Z6 III to maximize performance? Any specific brands that are most reliable? Appreciate any suggestions from other Z6 III shooters!
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17/06/2024 3:57 am
If you shooting high quality videos, the CFexpress Type B cards are the best choices.
Dogee3 31/07/2024 9:46 pm
@y3_889 I highly recommended the Lexar Professional Silver SE CFexpress Type-B card. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=Lexar+Professional+Photographers+Videographers+LCXEXSE512G+RNENU&BI=8941&KBID=10361&SID=12345&DFF=d50
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17/10/2024 8:44 pm
Thanks all, just bought the Angelbird CFB, https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=Angelbird+AV+PRO+CFexpress+SE&BI=8941&KBID=10361&SID=12345&DFF=d50
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24/06/2024 1:54 am
For SD card slot, you can get UHS-II V90 SD cards, such as SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-II V90 SDXC or Lexar Professional 2000x UHS-II V90 SDXC.
Class345 03/12/2024 2:41 am
@probabilitypro I had the Lexar 2000X V90 UHS-II card, love it, very fast.
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21/06/2024 9:01 am
Get the Lexar 1TB Professional Silver SE CFexpress Type B Memory Card, it is really cheaper than most CFexpress Type-b cards.
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10/07/2024 2:50 am
CFexpress Type-B: Lexar Professional Silver SE CFexpress Type B
UHS-II SD: SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-II V90
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24/09/2024 4:29 am
The AngelBird CFexpress Type-B card is recommended. Its impressive speed allows effortless 8K RAW recording, offering mind-boggling performance for the price. The robust build quality instills confidence in its ability to withstand camera heat and occasional drops. This reliable card excels in both video and photo content production. Its high capacity, durability, and fast speeds make it an excellent choice for professionals. I highly recommend this memory card to anyone seeking top-tier performance and reliability in their digital workflow.
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18/07/2024 9:11 am
Don't forget that the Z6 III also has an SD card slot! While CFexpress is faster, a good UHS-II SD card like the Sony TOUGH series or SanDisk Extreme PRO can still work well as a backup or for less demanding shooting situations. It's nice to have options.
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30/07/2024 1:39 am
Y3_889 19/07/2024 9:05 pm
@pi_photo So which CFexpress Type B card is the best for Z6 III ?
I recommend this card: Lexar 1TB Professional Silver SE CFexpress Type B Memory Card
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19/09/2024 9:42 am
For the Z6III, choose a CFexpress B card with a sustained write speed above your maximum video bitrate. Most midrange cards handle 800MB/s, exceeding the camera's needs. For video size, calculate based on desired shooting time and quality. The camera shoots 6K60P for about 1h45m on a full battery.
For stills, aim for a card with around 800 MB/s write speed to achieve an unlimited buffer at 20FPS in various RAW modes. HE* mode offers lossless compression without quality loss. While 1300-1500 MB/s cards guarantee unlimited buffer, they may be overkill for the Z6III.
The SD slot (UHS-II) is more limiting, with most cards having a 90MB/s minimum sustained write speed. Use it for manual backups to avoid slowing down the camera.
For reliability, consider Delkin Black CFe B cards, which run cooler. Angelbird AV Pro SE 1TB card offer good value with 800 MB/s sustained write speed.
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02/09/2024 9:44 am
Which CFexpress Type-B card is the best ?
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18/04/2025 8:45 pm
For your Z6 III and 4K 60p video, CFexpress Type B cards are the way to go for maximizing performance.
