A memory card seems simple, but the right choice makes a huge difference in practice. When choosing, pay attention to the card type that fits your camera, to the speed class (such as V30, V60 or V90 for SD, or the write speed for CFexpress) and to enough capacity for the way you work. If you shoot a lot of RAW bursts or high-bitrate video, you'll benefit from a faster card; for single photos, something more modest is often enough. Not sure which CFexpress or CFast card to get? Popular models at the moment are the Sony XQD G 128GB 440MB/s for reliable high-speed workflows, the SanDisk 128GB Extreme Pro 300 MB/s UHS-II SDXC for fast burst photography and 4K video, the Angelbird AtomX SSD Mini 500GB as compact external recorder storage, and the Angelbird 1TB AV Pro CFast 2.0 CF Card for certified, reliable cinema work.
What should you look out for with a used card?
Memory cards and SSDs hardly wear at all in normal use, which makes them ideal to buy used. What matters is that the card has been professionally tested for read and write speed and for health. All our cards and readers are inspected and come with at least 12 months' warranty, and you have a 14-day right of return. Always format a card in your own camera after purchase, so you start with a clean slate.
SD, CFexpress or CFast?
Browse the subcategories SD, CFexpress Type A, CFexpress Type B, CFast 2.0 and CF to quickly find the right format. SD is the most widely used standard and fits most cameras; CFexpress is the fast new generation for pro bodies; CFast and CF are mainly seen in older or cinema applications. Don't forget the Card Readers, because without a good reader you'll still be left waiting when transferring.
Who is it for?
Whether you're a hobbyist looking for a spare SD card, a videographer who needs fast CFexpress cards, or a drone pilot wanting to expand their storage: this category has something for every budget. Used is especially smart here, because for the same money you'll often bag a faster or larger card than you would new.
