What memory cards should you purchase for your Sony a7R V? Should you go for CFexpress Type A cards, or will UHSII SD cards be sufficient? Furthermore, what different types of SD cards will work well with the camera, and /not allow for shooting in different resolutions, frame rates and codecs?
In this buying guide, I'll go over the 5 most important points you'll want to consider when picking up memory cards for the a7R V, exploring these questions from the perspective of both photographers and filmmakers. Additionally, I'll also provide a recommendation on my favorite cards for this camera and others like my Sony a7S III and a7 IV, and discuss another critical point you'll want to evaluate when selecting the size of your cards.
By the end, in simple terms you should know what different cards work well (and not) with the Sony a7R V, and have some tangible options you can consider moving forward.
If you have any questions regarding memory cards for the a7R V, feel free to leave them in the comments below!
ProGrade SDXC UHSII V90 Card (Recommended): https://amzn.to/35zH3Qg
ProGrade SDXC UHSII V60 Card: https://amzn.to/3GaVYNr
ProGrade CFexpress Type A Card: https://amzn.to/3D7X0Lq
SanDisk Extreme SDXC UHSI V30 Card: https://amzn.to/3HbeiqU
SanDisk Extreme PRO SDXC UHSI V30 Card: https://amzn.to/35AtGiP
0:00 Introduction
0:21 #1: Supported card types
1:01 #2: Do you need CFexpress Type A cards?
2:22 #3: What V30 SD cards get you
3:11 #4: What V60 SD cards get you
3:50 #5: What V90 SD cards get you
4:29 My recommended cards for the a7R V
5:14 One more IMPORTANT point to consider...
7:59 Conclusion
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My Current Kit:
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Cameras & Lenses:
Sony a7R V: https://amzn.to/3FNpWdn
Sony a7S III: https://amzn.to/3Gd87kK
Sony a7 IV: https://amzn.to/3g3Ipoq
Sony 20mm f/1.8 G: https://amzn.to/3AE7pMt
Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM: https://amzn.to/3m2GbIT
Sony 1635 f/2.8 GM: https://amzn.to/3AryrbN
Sony 2470 f/2.8 GM II: https://amzn.to/3OWeb6k
Sony 70200 f/2.8 GM II: https://amzn.to/3IPSge6
Audio:
Rode VideoMic NTG: https://amzn.to/3AJwTrW
Tascam DR10L: https://amzn.to/3AIRA7l
Zoom H6: https://amzn.to/32HCgep
Sony TX660: https://amzn.to/3PwQeTH
Lighting:
Aputure LS 60x: https://amzn.to/3Gc04og
Aputure Amaran P60c: https://amzn.to/3ob7qm6
Aputure Amaran ALF7: https://amzn.to/3g3IzMy
Aputure MC: https://amzn.to/34l8DzS
Tripod/Monopod:
Manfrotto 290 Xtra 128RC: https://amzn.to/3o8bPpV
iFootage Cobra C180II: https://amzn.to/3r8kfPY
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