The Canon EOS C80 is a 6K full frame cinema camera that features two memory card slots. Both card slots support SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II / UHS-I) memory cards.
We recommend using SDXC UHS-II memory cards in the C80 to avoid video files being split into 4GB chunks. SDXC cards support capacities of between 64GB-2TB whereas SDHC cards support smaller capacities of between 4-32GB.
We also strongly recommend using the same brand and capacity of memory card in each card slot, especially if recording to both slots simultaneously. It's also recommended to format all new cards in-camera before first use.
Recommended UHS-II SDXC Cards
Our top recommended UHS-II SDXC cards based on speed and reliability for the Canon EOS C80 are:
| UHS-II Card | Max Write Speed | Max Read Speed | Video Speed Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delkin Devices BLACK | 250 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| Delkin Devices Power | 250 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| Angelbird AV PRO SD (MK2) | 280 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| Nextorage NX-F2PRO | 299 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| SanDisk Extreme Pro | 260 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| Sony SF-G Tough | 299 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| Lexar Professional GOLD 2000X | 260 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| OWC Atlas Ultra | 250 MB/s | 300 MB/s | V90 |
| Lexar Professional GOLD 1800x | 210 MB/s | 280 MB/s | V60 |
| Nextorage NX-F2SE Series | 100 MB/s | 280 MB/s | V60 |
FAQs
Is a V90 rated UHS-II SDXC card required for video?
If you want to record in RAW ST, LT or XF-AVC YCC422 10 bit 4K / XF-AVC S YCC422 10 bit 4k then yes a V90 rated card will be required.
How many minutes of video can be recorded on a 512GB card?
When recording at 25P and the maximum bitrate you can expect the following recording times with a 512GB card:
- Cinema RAW Light LT: 6000 x 3164 576 Mbps: approx. 118 Mins
- Cinema RAW Light ST: 4368 x 2304 470 Mbps: approx. 145 Mins
- XF-AVC: 4096x2160 500 Mbps: approx. 136 Mins
- XF-AVC S: 4096x2160 500 Mbps: approx. 136 Mins
- XF-HEVC S: 4096x2160 135 Mbps: approx. 505 Mins
Are CFexpress Type B cards supported?
No. The Canon EOS C80 only supports SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I / UHS-II) memory cards, CFexpress Type B cards will not physically fit the camera.
What is the difference between UHS-I and UHS-II memory cards?
UHS-II offers much faster speeds (up to 312 MB/s) compared to UHS-I (up to 104 MB/s). This is possible via a second row of pins and two data lanes for simultaneous upstream and downstream data transfer. The extra row of pins are visible on the back of UHS-II cards. Both card types are backward compatible, but a UHS-II card will only operate at UHS-I speeds in a camera that only supports UHS-I cards.
What is the difference between SDHC and SDXC memory cards?
SDHC cards are formatted using the FAT32 file system, so when recording proxy clips, the video (stream) file in the clip will be split approximately every 4 GB. Playback with the camera will be seamless. SDXC cards use the exFAT file system so the stream file in the clip will not be split. SDHC cards support capacities of between 4-32GB and SDXC cards support 64GB-2TB.
Where can you find the Canon EOS C80 specifications?
Full specifications for the Canon EOS C80 can be found on Canon's website.
