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Topic starter March 2, 2025 9:26 pm  

Hi, I always had XQD cards on my Z6 and Z6II, I will add a third body in the bag, it'll be the Z6III but I was wondering. Should I take a CF Express intead of XQD? This body will be used mainly for photo (the others for video). Thx!


   
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March 8, 2025 12:59 pm  

First I'd say, if your XQDs work fine and you have enough for your cameras, no need to go CFexpress. XQD may be a bit less future proof, though card readers for it are still easy to find at this right point.

Though, if you need an additional card on a recent camera like Z6III, Z8 or Z9, I'd go for a faster CFExpress : prices of XQD were lower at a point but now they are the same or even higher and I personaly didn't see any technical advantages for them, so, I think reasons to buy new XQDs are fewer by now for newer cameras.

 

 


   
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March 8, 2025 11:49 pm  

I agree with PRG - CFExpress from now on.


   
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