Micro SD Cards

Discussion in 'Yuneec Drones' started by MrH, Nov 8, 2015.

  1. MrH

    MrH New Member

    Nov 8, 2015
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    Greetings
     As a New Drone enthusiast I am wondering if the SD Card Write Speed is a concern for the 4K Camera? I am into photography and I use  high speed Ultra Compact Flash cards with my Canon 7D, as I take most photos in RAW Format.
     Taking video with a 4 K Camera, is there a general preference for a particular speed for the memory card if so your thoughts. 
    Thanks
     Mr.H
     
  2. Jonathan

    Jonathan Drone Expert
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    Write speed isn't as important for video as it is for photography when shooting continuous bursts. Still, it makes sense to get a nice sd card with plenty of space. 4K video files can use up space pretty quickly. I'm using these: http://www.amazon.co.uk/SanDisk-Extreme-microSDXC-Adapter-Version/dp/B013P1M436/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1447005670&sr=8-1&keywords=SanDisk+Extreme+64+GB+microSDXC - they work well.
     
  3. MrH

    MrH New Member

    Nov 8, 2015
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    Thank you for your help. I appreciate the response.
    MrH
     
  4. CarbonBlack

    CarbonBlack New Member

    Oct 6, 2015
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    Hello MrH,
    I kind of disagree but agree with the write speed thing, ive used a Sandisk card with low write sppeds and found the footage can take an age to transfer and a little choppy sometimes in raw format from the camera. I say Raw as in unedited and straight from the card. I use these https://www.cliftoncameras.co.uk/Lexar-128GB-microSDXC-UHS-I-Class-10-Card-with-Reader and find its fast and no chop. But that could be my Watercooled PC i use to edit. Just stick to the same rules as you do with a DLSR and you will be fine.
     
  5. MrH

    MrH New Member

    Nov 8, 2015
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    Thanks CarbonBlack
    Im not so much worried about the Read speed as I am about the write. I've learned that the larger the photo the faster the write speed needs to be.
    Thanks for your help
     
  6. CarbonBlack

    CarbonBlack New Member

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    Yes, sorry i meant the write sppeds to the disc, no lag is preferred.
     

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