Does anyone have the Sony Tough Series UHS-II SDXC memory cards?
Oct 3, 2020 16:48:04 #
I just learned about the Sony Tough Series UHS-II SDXC memory cards. I've been concerned about the strength of the SD UHS-II cards I have. The extra row of contacts across the back of the UHS-II cards eliminates more of the casing - it probably makes the card weaker. The Sony Tough Series cards are supposed to have 18 times the strength of standard SD cards. Does anyone use the Tough cards? Are the cards performing well?
Oct 4, 2020 08:25:07 #
CO wrote:
The Sony Tough Series cards are supposed to have 18 times the strength of standard SD cards.
Someone has to test that "18 times" claim.
Oct 4, 2020 08:25:36 #
I have a Sony Tough SD 128 gb card and yes it is more substantial than a regular SD card. I got it for read-write speed and it is fast. I've had it for over 6 months and no issues - however, it is in my second slot meaning that my XQD card gets most use.
Oct 4, 2020 08:51:52 #
CO wrote:
I just learned about the Sony Tough Series UHS-II SDXC memory cards. I've been concerned about the strength of the SD UHS-II cards I have. The extra row of contacts across the back of the UHS-II cards eliminates more of the casing - it probably makes the card weaker. The Sony Tough Series cards are supposed to have 18 times the strength of standard SD cards. Does anyone use the Tough cards? Are the cards performing well?
Unless they start making memory cards out of Kevlar, I don’t think any manufacturer claim will really be tough. I’m inclined to buy my memory cards when on sale and in a quantity of about five or so. This includes both SD and CF cards. I don’t reformat cards simply for fear of losing photos. Yes, I have a ba-gillion cards but they are numbered and dated.
The only thing that has changed over the years, is the price per card.
Oct 4, 2020 08:56:13 #
With my 5D Mark IV, the SD card is in the second slot as well. When I record, I record to both simultaneously. I like having the CF card for high res and the SD for moderate res.
Oct 4, 2020 08:56:30 #
I have two at 128gb and two at 64gb. Now I can't say how many times stronger they are, but they are definitely stronger/stiffer. Also quite speedy.
Oct 4, 2020 09:22:55 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Someone has to test that "18 times" claim.
Maybe something I might consider if I was going to sit on them, stand on them, drop them in a driveway and a vehicle run over them, ...
Oct 4, 2020 10:06:10 #
I had bits of the border of an SD card break off in my Sony, went to the tough card and will not use my old ones.
Oct 4, 2020 10:23:34 #
ClaudiaA wrote:
I had bits of the border of an SD card break off in my Sony, went to the tough card and will not use my old ones.
I had that happen also with an SD card that I had for a long time. There were two chipped areas along the edge of one of the sides. I looked in the card slot and there seems to be a spring steel clip there that contacts that side. Maybe the pressure of the clip caused the chipped areas.
Oct 4, 2020 11:05:43 #
CO wrote:
I just learned about the Sony Tough Series UHS-II SDXC memory cards. I've been concerned about the strength of the SD UHS-II cards I have. The extra row of contacts across the back of the UHS-II cards eliminates more of the casing - it probably makes the card weaker. The Sony Tough Series cards are supposed to have 18 times the strength of standard SD cards. Does anyone use the Tough cards? Are the cards performing well?
Are you using them to play tiddly winks?
Oct 4, 2020 11:07:12 #
redlegfrog wrote:
Are you using them to play tiddly winks?
Oct 4, 2020 11:16:03 #
Oct 4, 2020 11:44:39 #
Yes they are tougher because they are one piece molded not 2 piece mine are 300 megabytes a sec transfer and 299 write speed.And they are waterproof ....really
Oct 4, 2020 12:12:14 #
azted
Loc: Las Vegas, NV.
Yes, I bought quite a few of these "tough" cards. They are stronger, but they cost more. Thats $ for piece of mind.
Oct 4, 2020 13:00:03 #
CO wrote:
I just learned about the Sony Tough Series UHS-II SDXC memory cards. I've been concerned about the strength of the SD UHS-II cards I have. The extra row of contacts across the back of the UHS-II cards eliminates more of the casing - it probably makes the card weaker. The Sony Tough Series cards are supposed to have 18 times the strength of standard SD cards. Does anyone use the Tough cards? Are the cards performing well?
I have one. Had to send it back because of a manufacturing defect (recall) but it works fine. Not sure how much you'll put one of these cards through, but it seems sturdy to me.
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