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Ultimate guide to memory cards

If you’ve ever been confused by all the different labelling on memory cards, then you’re not alone – it’s almost as if they’re trying to confuse buyers, with multiple different speed ratings and labels all on the same card. Here we dive into the different options available, and help give you a better understanding of different memory card technology.

SD memory cards

SD memory cards are the most frequently used memory card in digital cameras, so let’s just dive right in and find out what all the labels and logos mean on the front of an SD card.

Unfortunately, there are multiple ways in which companies will tell you how quick an SD card is. Originally it was simple – it was signified with a large C with

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