Listen "Episode 42: Memory Cards"
Episode Synopsis
Your camera stores photos on memory cards, but trying to understand them is a confusing mess of acronyms, speed claims, and marketing. What’s the difference between a UHS-I SD card and a UHS-II card? We break it all down, including why you may not want the fastest (and more expensive) cards available.
Sponsor
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Hosts:
Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson)
Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn)
Show Notes:
(View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-42-memory-cards))
Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2)
Migrate Your Aperture Libraries to Photos or Adobe Lightroom Classic (https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209594) (Apple)
Take Control of Your Digital Photos (https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/digital-photos?aff=AFL5392537175), by Jeff Carlson
Best USB-C memory card readers (https://www.macworld.com/article/3209758/best-usb-c-memory-card-readers.html), Macworld, by Jeff Carlson
SD memory cards: The features and specifications to look for (http://www.macworld.com/article/3208766/sd-memory-cards-the-features-and-specifications-to-look-for.html), Macworld, by Jeff Carlson
SanDisk 64 GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I Card (https://amzn.to/2LdJ61E), 170 MB/s Read
SanDisk 64 GB Extreme PRO SDHC UHS-II Card (https://amzn.to/2VAaevL), 300 MB/s Read
Sony 32 GB SHDC UHS-II Card (https://amzn.to/2V3AlMe), 300 MB/s Read
Fujifilm X-T3 Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only) - Silver (https://amzn.to/2GU7T6M), the camera Jeff bought.
Our Snapshots:
Jeff: Fuji X Secrets (https://amzn.to/2UTMjD3), by Rico Pfirstinger
Kirk: Tonality Mega B&W Pack (https://skylum.com/luminar/marketplace/looks/53)
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If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.
Sponsor
Masters of Photography, online masterclasses with the greatest photographers in the world. Get 5% off any course with the code PHOTOACTIVE. https://mastersof.photography (https://mastersof.photography/ref/27/?campaign=PhotoActive)
Hosts:
Jeff's website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson)
Kirk's website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn)
Show Notes:
(View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-42-memory-cards))
Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2)
Migrate Your Aperture Libraries to Photos or Adobe Lightroom Classic (https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209594) (Apple)
Take Control of Your Digital Photos (https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/digital-photos?aff=AFL5392537175), by Jeff Carlson
Best USB-C memory card readers (https://www.macworld.com/article/3209758/best-usb-c-memory-card-readers.html), Macworld, by Jeff Carlson
SD memory cards: The features and specifications to look for (http://www.macworld.com/article/3208766/sd-memory-cards-the-features-and-specifications-to-look-for.html), Macworld, by Jeff Carlson
SanDisk 64 GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I Card (https://amzn.to/2LdJ61E), 170 MB/s Read
SanDisk 64 GB Extreme PRO SDHC UHS-II Card (https://amzn.to/2VAaevL), 300 MB/s Read
Sony 32 GB SHDC UHS-II Card (https://amzn.to/2V3AlMe), 300 MB/s Read
Fujifilm X-T3 Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only) - Silver (https://amzn.to/2GU7T6M), the camera Jeff bought.
Our Snapshots:
Jeff: Fuji X Secrets (https://amzn.to/2UTMjD3), by Rico Pfirstinger
Kirk: Tonality Mega B&W Pack (https://skylum.com/luminar/marketplace/looks/53)
Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered.
If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.
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