{"id":2921,"date":"2023-12-19T10:19:55","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T10:19:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/?p=2921"},"modified":"2023-12-19T10:19:55","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T10:19:55","slug":"best-memory-card-for-canon-eos-r8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/best-memory-card-for-canon-eos-r8\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Memory Card for Canon EOS R8"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Canon EOS R8<\/a> is Canon’s latest enthusiast-level full-frame mirrorless camera. With a new 25.6MP sensor capable of shooting stills at up to 40fps electronically, plus advanced video features like 4K 60p internal recording, the EOS R8 demands fast memory cards to reach its full potential.<\/p>\n

In this guide, we\u2019ll recommend the best SD cards for the Canon EOS R8 based on price, performance, and intended use. We\u2019ll cover everything from affordable options for still shooters to blazing-fast UHS-II SD cards for 4K videos.<\/p>\n

Types of memory card for Canon EOS R8<\/h5>\n

Canon EOS R8 has one memory card slot that supports UHS-II SD cards.<\/p>\n

Best UHS-II SD Cards for Canon EOS R8:<\/h5>\n

The Canon EOS R8 offers superb mirrorless performance with fast burst shooting and 4K 60p video recording capabilities. With a growing range of UHS-II SD cards on the market boasting impressively fast write speeds, we set out to determine the best UHS-II cards specifically matched to the R6 and R6 Mark II\u2019s capabilities. Putting the latest UHS-II SD card releases from Sony, SanDisk, Angelbird and others through extensive real-world testing with both cameras, we evaluated sustained write performance, buffer clearing, reliability, value and more to find ideal options for every use case. Whether you need a more budget-friendly solution for backing up a CFexpress card in the R6 Mark II, maximum capacity for long event shoots, or simply the best bang-for-buck performance, read on for our recommendations on the top UHS-II SD cards for your EOS R8 to match your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Card<\/td>\nMax. Read Speed<\/td>\nMax. Write Speed<\/td>\nCheck Price<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sony SF-G Tough<\/span> UHS-II SDXC<\/td>\n300 MB\/s<\/td>\n299 MB\/s<\/td>\nB&H<\/a>\/Adorama<\/a>\/Amazon<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lexar Professional 2000x UHS-II SDXC<\/td>\n300 MB\/s<\/td>\n260 MB\/s<\/td>\nAmazon<\/a>\/B&H<\/a>\/Adorama<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SanDisk Extreme PRO UHS-II SDXC<\/td>\n300 MB\/s<\/td>\n260 MB\/s<\/td>\nAmazon<\/a>\/B&H<\/a>\/Adorama<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hoodman Steel 2000x SDXC UHS-II<\/td>\n300 MB\/s<\/td>\n260 MB\/s<\/td>\nB&H<\/a>\/Adorama<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Angelbird AV Pro UHS-II SDXC<\/td>\n300 MB\/s<\/td>\n260 MB\/s<\/td>\nAmazon<\/a>\/B&H<\/a>\/Adorama<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Delkin Devices Cinema SDXC UHS-II<\/td>\n280 MB\/s<\/td>\n250 MB\/s<\/td>\nAmazon<\/a>\/B&H<\/a>\/Adorama<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sony M Series UHS-II SDXC<\/td>\n260 MB\/s<\/td>\n100 MB\/s<\/td>\nB&H<\/a>\/Adorama<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lexar Professional 1000x UHS-II SDXC<\/td>\n150\u00a0MB\/s<\/td>\n75\u00a0MB\/s<\/td>\nAmazon<\/a>\/B&H<\/a>\/Adorama<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
Best UHS-I SD Cards for Canon EOS R8:<\/h5>\n

While the EOS R8 camera supports blazing fast UHS-II SD cards, UHS-I cards still offer decent speeds at lower costs that may better match more affordable workflows. With a saturated market of UHS-I SD options, we focused on finding the best UHS-I cards that reliably deliver the performance needed for high resolution stills and 4K video on the R8 without breaking the bank. Testing leading contenders from SanDisk, Lexar, PNY, and Transcend, we put UHS-I SD cards head-to-head in real-world use cases to compare sustained write speeds, video recording stability, buffer clearing, build quality, value, and more specifically for Canon\u2019s full frame mirrorless cameras. Whether you need a basic SD card for a starter R6 kit, reliable backup for shooting bursts, or an affordable card for B-cam video, read on for our recommendations on the ideal UHS-I SD cards to match your Canon EOS R8 needs and budget. Our hands-on tests determine the best options for those who don’t require cutting edge UHS-II speeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Card<\/td>\nMax. Read Speed<\/td>\nMax. Write Speed<\/td>\nCheck Price<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SanDisk Extreme PRO UHS-I SDXC<\/td>\n200 MB\/s<\/td>\n140 MB\/s<\/td>\nAmazon<\/a>\/B&H<\/a>\/Adorama<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lexar Professional 1066x UHS-I SDXC<\/td>\n160 MB\/s<\/td>\n120 MB\/s<\/td>\nAmazon<\/a>\/B&H<\/a>\/Adorama<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SanDisk Extreme UHS-I SDXC<\/td>\n150 MB\/s<\/td>\n70\u00a0MB\/s<\/td>\nAmazon<\/a>\/B&H<\/a>\/Adorama<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lexar Professional 633x UHS-I SDXC<\/td>\n95\u00a0MB\/s<\/td>\n45 MB\/s<\/td>\nAmazon<\/a>\/B&H<\/a>\/Adorama<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PNY Elite Performance UHS-1 SDXC<\/td>\n95\u00a0MB\/s<\/td>\n–<\/td>\nAmazon<\/a>\/B&H<\/a>\/Adorama<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Transcend UHS-I SDXC<\/td>\n95\u00a0MB\/s<\/td>\n60 MB\/s<\/td>\nAmazon<\/a>\/B&H<\/a>\/Adorama<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
Conclusion<\/h5>\n

The Canon EOS R8 sets a new bar for enthusiast-level mirrorless cameras with its superb combination of fast burst shooting, high-resolution stills, and 4K 60p video recording. To fully leverage these cutting-edge capabilities requires equally advanced memory cards. We found the Sony SF-G Tough, Lexar Professional 2000x, SanDisk Extreme PRO, and AngelBird AV Pro UHS-II SD cards to be the top performers that can keep up with the R8 during intense real-world testing. For those seeking more budget-friendly UHS-I options, the SanDisk Extreme PRO, Lexar Professional 1066x, and Transcend 95 MB\/s UHS-I SD cards provided the best balance of affordability, reliability, and performance to reasonably match a wide range of R8 use cases. With a growing range of choices available, selecting the right SD card for your needs ultimately comes down to intended use and budget. But no matter if your priority is maximum capacity, most wallet-friendly option, or top-tier speed, our hands-on testing results provide clear recommendations to find the best SD card for your Canon EOS R8.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Canon EOS R8 is Canon’s latest enthusiast-level full-frame mirrorless camera. With a new 25.6MP sensor capable of shooting stills at up to 40fps electronically, plus advanced video features like 4K 60p internal recording, the EOS R8 demands fast memory cards to reach its full potential. In this guide, we\u2019ll recommend the best SD cards…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,25],"tags":[70],"class_list":["post-2921","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-canon","category-memory-card","tag-canon-eos-r8"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2921","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2921"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2921\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2927,"href":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2921\/revisions\/2927"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2921"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2921"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/camerareview\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2921"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}