Nikon Z50II · memory card
Memory card for the Nikon Z50II
The Z50II has one UHS-II slot, and its 4K video wants a card rated V30 or faster. What to buy, and what changes it.
SD card, UHS-II · V30 for 4K
- Slots
- 1 × SD, UHS-II
- Bus
- UHS-II: a UHS-II card writes long bursts faster; a UHS-I card still works, 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-II bus sets the top speed.
- Long bursts: a faster card empties the camera's buffer sooner, so you wait less after a burst; a UHS-II card makes the most difference here.
- Video: Rated V30 (UHS Speed Class 3) or faster for 4K.
Format it in the camera
Format a new card in the Z50II 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 Z50II | 1 × SD, UHS-II | 4K up to 60p (cropped 1.5x at 60p); 4K 30p from the full width |
| Nikon Z30 | 1 × SD, UHS-I | 4K up to 30p from the full width |
| Nikon Z50 | 1 × SD, UHS-I | 4K up to 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 Z50II take?
One card slot, SD with the UHS-II bus. Any SDXC UHS-II card works for photos; a UHS-II card clears long bursts faster, and a UHS-I card still works at UHS-I speed. For 4K video, use a card rated V30 or faster.
Does the Z50II take UHS-II cards?
Yes. Its SD slot has the UHS-II bus, so a UHS-II card runs at full speed; a UHS-I card works too, more slowly.
Does the Z50II have two card slots?
No, it has one card slot, like every Nikon Z camera in our catalogue.
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