Sometimes, the best buy on cameras is not always what you would think. An important option to consider when looking at digital cameras on sale is the type of memory that is offered. After all, what good is taking a video if you can’t save the footage you’ve just shot, or are constantly having to erase old footage to take new footage?
One of the most common types of memory found on a camera is a SD memory card. SD video cameras save footage onto a small disk that is mounted directly into the camera. This card can be removed and then read to be uploaded onto a computer. Because most cameras, computers and other electronics use SD memory cards, they are incredibly functional pieces of equipment.
But how much memory do you need? Here’s a quick chart to give you a breakdown of how much HD 1080p footage you can expect to save on different sizes of SD video cards:
- 8 GB: 2 hours
- 16 GB: 4 hours
- 32 GB: 8 hours
As you can see, there’s a huge difference between being able to get a few scenes at a time and being able to record for hours. The good news about SD memory is that you can upgrade to almost any size capacity that you need. Silicon Valley Peripherals lets you buy SD memory cards that range from as little as 2 GB to as many as 32 GB. This means that no matter how you plan on using your camera, you’ll have more than enough storage capacity to save your video and still images.
