Why Do 4K Cameras Need Special SD Cards?

June 23, 2023

When you buy a 4K camera, you may find that it refuses to work with some SD cards. This is perfectly normal—frustrating, for sure, but it isn’t out of the ordinary. The average SD card simply isn’t fast enough to keep up with a 4K video’s data.

Thankfully, you don’t need to do a bunch of research to find an SD card for your 4K camera. You just need to look at a label. Learn all about 4K-capable SD cards in our top story.

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-Andrew

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