SD vs. SDHC
SD memory cards have been around for years. I’ve been using them ever since I purchased my second digital camera back in 2005 (a Kodak EasyShare Z740, for those interested). Then 2008 rolled around, and I decided to stop being cheap and shelled out $80 for a 4GB SDHC memory card. But I can assure you, I didn’t spend all that money and retire my numerous SD cards simply because of all the hype surrounding SDHC. The truth is that SDHC really is faster and better.
When it comes to a digital camera’s performance, you not only need a quicker camera with a fully charged battery; you also need a fast memory card that can quickly process and save the photos that are taken. And to be honest, once I upgraded to my Nikon D40x, my SD memory cards couldn’t keep up. After multiple instances of my DSLR hanging/freezing up in between photos and me missing several great shots, I bit the bullet, shelled out $80 + shipping, and then anxiously awaited the arrival of a 4GB SDHC card.
And now? I won’t ever look back. You see, SDHC really is a lot faster. Don’t believe me? See for yourself. Or, go pick up a little 1GB SDHC (much cheaper than a 4GB!) and compare how quickly your camera saves photos to it compared to your standard SD card.
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