The Leica M EV1 is a 60.3MP full-frame manual focus mirrorless camera that features 64GB of built-in memory along with a single memory card slot that is compatible with SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II / UHS-I) memory cards.
SD cards support capacities of between 1-2GB, SDHC cards support 4-32GB and SDXC cards support 64GB-2TB.
We would recommend using the faster UHS-II SDXC memory cards, these will allow you to copy images over to your computer approximately 3x faster than UHS-I cards. We also recommend formatting new memory cards in-camera before first use.
Recommended UHS-II SDXC Cards
Our top 10 recommended UHS-II SDXC cards based on speed and reliability for the Leica M EV1 camera 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
How many images can be stored on a 64GB card?
The Leica M EV1 can store approximately 533 L-DNG images or 2133 L-JPG images on a 64GB card.
Are CFexpress Type B cards supported?
No. The Leica M EV1 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 which is limited to a maximum file size of 4GB. So when recording video clips, the clip will be split every 4 GB but playback with the camera will be seamless. SDXC cards use the exFAT file system which supports a maximum file size of 16 exabytes (EB), so video clips will not be split. SDHC cards support capacities of between 4-32GB and SDXC cards support 64GB-2TB.
Where can you find the Leica M EV1 specifications?
Full specifications for the Leica M EV1 can be found on Leica's website.
