Memory cards · CompactFlash
CompactFlash, used by DSLRs up to the mid-2010s. Still sold, but pick a card with a known sustained write speed.
The class that sustains the body's top recording mode. A faster card works in any of these cameras; a slower one drops frames or stops recording. Cheapest card that meets each class:
Budget, mid-range and premium are the 25th, 50th and 75th price percentile among the CompactFlash cards we list.
No CompactFlash card listed yet. Cards are being added from our retailers' feeds; this page fills in by itself.
Newest first. "Shared" means the slot also takes another card type. Speed is the maker's stated minimum where published, otherwise worked out from the body's top video mode and burst rate.
| Camera | Needs |
|---|---|
| Canon EOS-1Ds 2002 · DSLR · 11.1 MP |
V30 / U3 from specs |
| Canon EOS-1D 2001 · DSLR · 4.1 MP |
V30 / U3 from specs |
Card slots come from each camera maker's spec page. Prices are new-condition prices from UK retailers we track; GearFrame may earn a commission when you buy through a shop link. All card types