The Canon Cinema EOS C500 Mark II is a 5.9K powerhouse, but its high-bitrate Cinema RAW Light and XF-AVC codecs demand serious storage performance. Using the wrong media can lead to dropped frames or, worse, a mid-take recording failure. I’ve tested numerous cards in the field, and while many claim high “max speeds,” sustained write…
The Canon Cinema EOS C300 Mark II remains a workhorse in the documentary and indie film world, but its internal 4K 10-bit recording demands serious throughput. If you’ve ever seen the dreaded “buffer full” message during a critical take, you know that not all CFast 2.0 cards are created equal. After years of rigging these…
The Canon EOS R2 is a high-performance powerhouse, likely pushing the boundaries of high-speed bursts and 8K video resolution. However, a camera is only as fast as the media it writes to; using a sub-par card in this beast is like putting budget tires on a supercar. After testing dozens of cards in high-bitrate Canon…
The Canon EOS R100 is a fantastic entry point into mirrorless photography, but its performance is heavily tethered to the storage you choose. While it’s tempting to grab the cheapest card available, the R100’s 4K video and burst shooting require reliable write speeds to avoid buffering. I’ve tested dozens of cards to find the perfect…
The Canon Cinema EOS C70 is a powerhouse, packing a Super 35mm sensor into a mirrorless-style body that demands high-performance storage. If you’re shooting 4K at 120fps or utilizing the 410Mbps All-I codecs, a standard SD card simply won’t cut it. I’ve seen too many shoots ruined by buffer lag or “recording stopped” errors. In…
The Canon Cinema EOS C90 is a powerhouse, but its high-bitrate 8K RAW and 4K 120p modes demand more than just any memory card. To prevent the dreaded “recording stopped” error mid-take, you need a CFexpress Type B card that prioritizes sustained write speeds over flashy burst numbers. After testing various media in demanding production…
The Canon EOS-1D X Mark II is a legendary workhorse, but to unlock its 14fps burst rate and 4K 60p video, you absolutely need a high-performance CFast 2.0 card. Many photographers struggle with buffer lag or corrupted files when using subpar media. Having shot thousands of frames with this body, I’ve found that the SanDisk…
The Canon Cinema EOS C500 Mark II is a 5.9K powerhouse, but its high-bitrate Cinema RAW Light and XF-AVC codecs demand storage that won’t flinch under pressure. Choosing the wrong CFexpress Type B card can lead to dropped frames or, worse, a mid-shoot camera shutdown. I’ve tested various media in professional sets, and for the…
The Canon EOS-1D X Mark II (the spiritual and functional successor to the 1D C) is a data-hungry beast, especially when pushing 4K at 60fps. I’ve seen many cinematographers frustrated by “buffer full” errors simply because they used the wrong media. To unlock this camera’s 800Mbps bitrate, you need high-performance CFast 2.0 cards. After years…