SanDisk SDXC Extreme PRO 256GB UHS-I-V30-U3-250/170MB/s-4K UHD

SanDisk SDXC Extreme PRO 256GB UHS-I-V30-U3-250/170MB/s-4K UHD | Fast storage for 4K UHD recording

The defining choice here is 256GB of SDXC storage: there’s room for a substantial set of files on one card, which can make a busy shoot easier to manage. SanDisk lists the Extreme PRO for 4K UHD and gives it both V30 and U3 ratings, so its intended use is clear: recording video as well as storing stills. The title also gives speed figures of 250/170MB/s, alongside the UHS-I interface. Those numbers make this a card to consider when you want a high-capacity option with video in mind. It’s a straightforward proposition, though the figures alone can’t tell you how quickly a particular camera will write or transfer files. For photographers and filmmakers, the useful starting point is whether the card’s format and ratings suit the way they plan to shoot.

Choosing the right capacity

Capacity is most helpful when it fits your actual routine. If you tend to keep a shoot’s files together until you’re back at your computer, one higher-capacity card may suit that approach. If you prefer to sort and back up work in smaller batches, think about how you’ll organise and move the files as well as how much space you need. The same goes for video: recording time depends on the settings and file sizes used, so a capacity figure by itself won’t tell you how long you can film. Treat the card as one part of your workflow, and plan for how you’ll store and back up the images once they’re off it.

Technical Specifications

• Capacity: 256GB
• Card format: SDXC
• Interface: UHS-I
• Video Speed Class: V30
• Speed Class: U3
• Speed figures: 250/170MB/s
• Video: 4K UHD