Nikon Z50 · memory card
Memory card for the Nikon Z50
The Z50 has one UHS-I slot, and its 4K video wants a card rated V30 or faster. What to buy, and what changes it.
SD card, UHS-I · V30 for 4K
- Slots
- 1 × SD, UHS-I
- Bus
- UHS-I: a UHS-II card works too, at UHS-I speed
- For video
- Rated V30 (UHS Speed Class 3) or faster for 4K
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Which card for what you shoot
- Photos: any SDHC or SDXC card works; the camera's UHS-I bus sets the top speed.
- Long bursts: a faster card empties the camera's buffer sooner, so you wait less after a burst.
- Video: Rated V30 (UHS Speed Class 3) or faster for 4K.
Format it in the camera
Format a new card in the Z50 before the first shot: Menu, then the card or set-up tab, then Format. Copy anything on the card first; formatting erases it.
Memory cards in the Nikon Z cameras
| Camera | Card slots | Video |
|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z50 | 1 × SD, UHS-I | 4K up to 30p from the full width |
| Nikon Z30 | 1 × SD, UHS-I | 4K up to 30p from the full width |
| Nikon Z50II | 1 × SD, UHS-II | 4K up to 60p (cropped 1.5x at 60p); 4K 30p from the full width |
| Nikon Z fc | 1 × SD, UHS-I | 4K up to 30p from the full width |
Questions about the card
Which memory card does the Z50 take?
One card slot, SD with the UHS-I bus. Any SDXC UHS-I card works for photos; a UHS-II card works too, at UHS-I speed. For 4K video, use a card rated V30 or faster.
Does the Z50 take UHS-II cards?
A UHS-II card fits and works, but the Z50's slot has the UHS-I bus, so it runs at UHS-I speed. A good UHS-I card is enough.
Does the Z50 have two card slots?
No, it has one card slot, like every Nikon Z camera in our catalogue.
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