Camera Memory Cards
On this page
you will find information about the various types of camera memory cards.
A memory card for digital camera is very important, because it is on the
camera memory card ( also called digital memory card ) that your pictures
are stored. And, just as you used to buy film to hold your pictures, you
will now buy a camera memory card and the different types of cards vary in
cost by a factor of 4!
Types and Costs of Camera Memory Cards
There are 3 main types of camera memory cards.
The brand of camera you buy determines the type of card you must buy
- the various types are not interchangeable. Here's a quick
chart to help you:
Type of Memory Card
Cameras It Fits
Expected Cost
XD
Olympus $22 for 2 GB
Memory Stick
Sony $10 for 2 GB
$21 for 4 GB
SD
Canon, Casio, $6 for 2 GB
Fujifilm, Kodak,
$10 for 4 GB
Pentax
$19 for 8 GB
What you just learned is Olympus and Sony have
unique and expensive cards. On the other hand, Canon,
Casio, Fujifilm, Kodak and Pentax all use the same type of card
- the SD - and the SD is much cheaper to buy.
Memory Card Rebates
From time to time a store will offer what appears
to be a good deal on a memory card - after you subtract the rebate.
Ask yourself this question - are you really going to cut out the
UPC, fill out the form, mail it in and not throw away by accident
the rebate check when it comes in the mail? I suggest you shop
online and forget the rebate. I get great prices online and
free shipping. Click here to see memory cards at great prices.
Memory Card Recovery
Just because your memory card is not working
properly does not mean you have lost your pictures. You can
search and find companies that can ( not always ) recovery the
pictures from that wedding or birth - so don't lose hope.
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