Are SD cards dying out in professional cameras?

4 weeks 1 day ago #763073 by Dana Leeson
Are camera manufactures phasing out SD cards and going with CF Express in the professional cameras?  


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4 weeks 1 day ago #763082 by Cory J
I don't think so, most of the newer cameras have at least one SD slot in them.  


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4 weeks 20 hours ago #763109 by Raymond Z
Funny, I read an article a few months ago on this topic.  They suggested SD cards would be replaced with Micro SD cards.  Because SD cards are glued together and have micro SD cards in them. 


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4 weeks 9 hours ago #763120 by Fess Walker
I'm happy they are using larger cards, I always misplace micro SD cards!  


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4 weeks 5 minutes ago #763148 by Shadowfixer1

Dana Leeson wrote: Are camera manufactures phasing out SD cards and going with CF Express in the professional cameras?  

yes
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3 weeks 6 days ago #763159 by J Photo Man

Shadowfixer1 wrote:

Dana Leeson wrote: Are camera manufactures phasing out SD cards and going with CF Express in the professional cameras?  

yes


Really? I could understand the micro SD cards, but larger CF express cards?  I'll play along and ask 'why'? 


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3 weeks 6 days ago #763163 by Kenta
:blink:  huh?


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3 weeks 5 days ago #763185 by Shadowfixer1

J Photo Man wrote:

Shadowfixer1 wrote:

Dana Leeson wrote: Are camera manufactures phasing out SD cards and going with CF Express in the professional cameras?  

yes


Really? I could understand the micro SD cards, but larger CF express cards?  I'll play along and ask 'why'? 

Read their question again.
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3 weeks 4 days ago #763222 by Otto F
Yes that is correct, there is a trend among camera manufacturers, particularly in the professional segment, to phase out SD cards in favor of CFexpress cards. This shift as I understand it, is driven by the demand for higher performance standards that CFexpress cards meet, such as faster read/write speeds, which are essential for high-resolution photography and video, especially 4K and 8K content. CFexpress cards provide the speed and durability needed for burst photography AND high-bitrate video, making them more suited for professional use compared to SD cards. This does not mean SD cards will disappear immediately, but we're seeing a clear preference for CFexpress in newer, high-end camera models.


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3 weeks 1 day ago #763327 by Randy Shaw
CF Express cards are WAY faster than SD cards and micro SD cards.  


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3 weeks 1 day ago #763331 by Razky

Dana Leeson wrote: Are camera manufactures phasing out SD cards and going with CF Express in the professional cameras?

Read the specifications of whatever camera you choose and note the type of card they use - you ought to know what the trend is.


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3 weeks 1 day ago #763332 by I shoot RAW

Razky wrote:

Dana Leeson wrote: Are camera manufactures phasing out SD cards and going with CF Express in the professional cameras?

Read the specifications of whatever camera you choose and note the type of card they use - you ought to know what the trend is.


You ought to know you bring no value to this community and like in real life people wonder why you even exist.  You always leave rude remarks.  I'm sending a note to the admins requesting to you be banned.  

Wasn't me :)
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3 weeks 2 hours ago #763365 by Razky

I shoot RAW wrote:

Razky wrote:

Dana Leeson wrote: Are camera manufactures phasing out SD cards and going with CF Express in the professional cameras?

Read the specifications of whatever camera you choose and note the type of card they use - you ought to know what the trend is.


You ought to know you bring no value to this community and like in real life people wonder why you even exist.  You always leave rude remarks.  I'm sending a note to the admins requesting to you be banned.  

If recommending that people think for themselves is considered rude by admin, this is hardly the type of forum I want to be associated with.


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3 weeks 1 hour ago #763384 by Sandy Smith Photos
My camera has both SD and CF Express slot, almost exclusively I use the CF slot


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2 weeks 5 days ago #763428 by Hassner
I always preferred the CF card as it was bigger (more visible) and much more sturdy. 


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