Types of Memory Cards that can be used with the camera (EOS 7D Mark II)

FAQ ID: 8202187400

Release date: 18 September 2014

Solution

Memory cards that can be used with your camera are as follows.
Yes: Can be used.

-: Cannot be used.















Memory card type
CF*1SDSDHC*2SDXC*3MMCMMCplus
YesYesYesYes--


*1: Type I, UDMA mode 7-compatible.

*2, 3: UHS-I cards supported.

When shooting movies, use a large-capacity card with a fast reading/ writing speed as shown in the table.














Movie Recording Size CF Card: Recording Formats
MOV MP4
ALL-I (For editing) 30 MB/sec. or faster
IPB (Standard) : 30 MB/sec. or faster
Other than above 10 MB/sec. or faster
IPB (Light) - 10 MB/sec. or faster














Movie Recording Size SD Card: Recording Formats
MOV MP4
ALL-I (For editing) 20 MB/sec. or faster
IPB (Standard) : 20 MB/sec. or faster
Other than above 6 MB/sec. or faster
IPB (Light) - 4 MB/sec. or faster

  • If you use a slow-writing card when shooting movies, the movie may not be recorded properly. Also, if you play back a movie on a card with a slow reading speed, the movie may not play back properly.
  • If you want to shoot still photos while shooting a movie, you will need an even faster card.
  • To check the card’s reading/writing speed, refer to the card manufacturer’s Web site.


IMPORTANT
  • The camera does not come with a card for recording images/movies. Please purchase it separately.
  • If the card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or computer, it is recommended that you format the card with this camera

Applicable Models

  • EOS 7D Mark II

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