Memory cards can be complicated to get right, how many photos will this SD card write? How much video can I record to the R10? This article will slice through the mist and show you which are the best memory cards for the Canon EOS R10.
If you don’t have time to read this article in full to tailor your card choice then for general use on of the best memory cards for the Canon EOS R10 is the SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-II V90 SD card; this card will cover all recording modes available as well as high speed continuous shooting.
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While these two cards will cover everything the R10 is capable of, if you are only shooting photos or recording HD 1080p then you can get lower spec cards.
So to get a card that’s tailored to your specific camera use we need to dig into the details and find out how many photos and how much video you can write to the Canon R10.
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What Memory Card Does the Canon R10 Use?
The Canon EOS R10 has one memory card slot which supports the more widely available SD cards. The SD cards supported are SD/SDHC/SDXC and UHS-II. I recommend SDXC cards which are UHS-II. These are faster than UHS-I and will also hold more storage than SDHC.
How Much 4K Can the Canon R10 Record?
The R10 has no record time limit which even my R6 has yet to be updated to be capable of. So you can essentially record until you run out of power, or out of memory, or if the camera becomes overheated.
Canon state in their documentation that UHS-II high speed cards are recommended for 4K video recording and high speed continuous shooting.
There are still limits though.
Canon further state in the manual: Max. movie continuous recording time available: Normal: 2 hr. High Frame Rate movie (Full HD 120/100fps): 30 min. If the camera’s internal temperature becomes too high the recording time may reduce. 4K 30p HQ: Approx. 50 min. if starting from +23°C.
So here are the record times possible on the R10:
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Do bear in mind these are approximations for the storage capacities. Your actual record times can vary due to other factors like weather conditions, battery condition or temperature (as stated above by Canon) etc.
These are not the full list of bitrates worked out, but the ones most commonly used. Below is the full list of bitrates for to work out if your requirements are for the lower bitrates:
How Many Images Can The Canon R10 Write?
There are a few variables that determine how many images the Canon EOS R10 can write. For instance the R10 uses the LPE17 battery which is rated to shoot up to 430 images using the LCD and 260 shots with the viewfinder (both at 23°C).
The Other Best Memory Cards for the Canon EOS R10
The SanDisk Extreme Pro range is one of my preferred brands for SD cards and they have yet to fail me in my (just over) 10 years as a professional wedding photographer.
But there are other brands producing SD cards that are just as good, if not better.
Sony for example and the Tough series are cards that should last many years of use.
The build quality is of particular note, built with what seems like one plastic case instead of two. The design looks like it will help it to take a good bit of use.
Below is an (automatically updated) list of the bestselling UHS-II cards on Amazon to also consider:
- For prosumers and professionals shooting with MIL and cinema cameras
- Record cinema-quality 6K and 4K UHD with Video Speed Class 60 rating (Full HD (1920x1080), 4K UHD (3840x2160), and 6K (6144x3160) video support may vary based upon host device, file attributes and other factors. See HD page on official SanDisk website. Video Speed Class 60 (V60), sustained video capture rate of 60MB/s, designates a performance option designed to support real-time video recording with UHS enabled host devices. See the SD Association’s official website for additional details.)
- Tap into pro performance designed for professional and advanced photographers and videographers.
- Super-fast write speeds of up to 260MB/s help rapidly clear buffer time to support continuous burst mode shooting and cinema-quality video recording(2). Requires compatible devices capable of reaching such speeds.
- Get high-speed performance with UHS-II technology (U3) for a read transfer speed up to 250MB/s (1667x)
- Captures high-quality images and extended lengths of stunning 1080P full-HD, 3D, and 4K video with a DSLR camera, HD camcorder, or 3D camera
- Speeds up to 280MB/s read, up to 120MB/s write
- Shoot stunning videos in 1080p Full-HD, and 4K
- High-speed performance—leverages UHS-II technology (U3) for a read transfer speed up to 300MB/s
- Captures high-quality images and extended lengths of Full-HD and cinema-quality 8K video
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Canon EOS R10 FAQ
What type of memory card does the Canon EOS R10 take?
The R10 takes SDXC and SDHC cards. The R10 has two card slots that are both UHS-II compatible.
Is the Canon EOS R10 compatible with UHS-II SD cards?
Yes, the R10 is compatible with UHS-II SD cards.
How many memory card slots does the Canon EOS R10 have?
The R10 has one memory card slot.
Lastly
No R10 owner should have to get the incorrect choice of memory card when all the information is here in this article; by either spending more than is needed on too large a capacity memory card, or just as bad, getting a card that’s too small for your needs.
Making the mistake of getting too small capacity cards will mean having to make workarounds for the inevitable bottlenecks you will encounter. Too large capacity SD cards for your needs means extra money spent that could be spent on other essential gear you need.
Get the best memory cards for the Canon EOS R10 the first time.
When you have picked the correct card for your needs you will then need an SD card reader to get your data off quickly and efficiently:
- Simultaneously read and write on two cards to save yourself the effort of constant unplugging and re-plugging.
- USB 3.0 enables data transfer rates of up to 5Gbps for faster Sync times, backward compatible with USB 2.0/ 1.1.
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