honestly, just grab a Kingston Canvas React Plus 128GB SDXC UHS-II for like $100. unfortunately i had issues with cheap cards failing before, so dont risk ur data, cuz your gonna love this one!!

Curious about one thing: what are you actually shooting? Before I give full advice, it's basically vital to match your media to your bitrate so you dont lose data or overheat. 1. **High Intensity:** If you're doing heavy 4K video, I'd suggest Sony TOUGH-G series SDXC UHS-II V90 128GB cuz they're literally indestructible.
2. **Reliability:** For high-speed bursts, maybe look at ProGrade Digital SDXC UHS-II V60 Gold 256GB for a more conservative, stable option. What’s the main goal tho?

So, congrats on the R6! It's a total beast. Before I give my full two cents, what’s your typical workflow like? Are you mostly a hobbyist or doing paid gigs? That kinda changes which "tier" of the market you should be looking at tbh. I've been keeping an eye on the current accessory market, and honestly, it’s a bit of a toss-up right now. A few things I’ve noticed or heard: 1. Brand reliability vs. Price: I think some of the newer players in the high-speed storage market are starting to disrupt the legacy brands. Not 100% sure if their latest firmware is fully optimized for the R6 buffer yet though.
2. Controller Quality: IIRC, some users mentioned that certain mid-tier brands are using the same controllers as the premium ones now, so you might not have to pay the "name brand tax" anymore. Basically, the market is getting way more competitive.
3. The Battery Situation: I’m always kinda hesitant with third-party batteries for the R6. I think you gotta stick to OEM if you want that green H+ icon for max burst speed, but I’ve heard rumors that some newer third-party chips finally cracked that code (at least that's what someone told me recently). What's your total budget look like for the extras?

Saving this whole thread. So much good info here you guys are awesome.

For your situation, I would suggest prioritizing write speeds. Since the R6 hits 20fps, youll basically choke the buffer with UHS-I cards. Honestly, you gotta go UHS-II. * SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-II Card V90
* ULBTER Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Canon EOS R6 Make sure to get V60 at least, cuz high-bitrate video might fail. ULBTER is solid protection... gl!

Helpful thread 👍

Re: "Wait really?? Thats actually super helpful. I always..." - yeah, it is a bit of a learning curve moving to mirrorless. I just found this thread and wanted to add a quick warning based on a nightmare I had last year. I once tried to save money with a generic card and it literally fell apart inside the slot of my R6... it was a total mess. Most people here are pushing V90s, but honestly, you might want to consider if you actually need that for every single shot. Heres my take on a couple alternatives to what was mentioned:

• Lexar Professional 1667x SDXC UHS-II 128GB : This is my go-to for daily stuff. Its fast enough for the R6 bursts but wont break the bank. Just be careful with the plastic casing tho, they can feel a bit flimsy compared to the Sony Tough cards Andrew mentioned.
• Angelbird AV PRO SD MK2 V60 128GB : If you do any video, I would suggest these. They handle heat way better than some other brands, which is huge since the R6 can get pretty warm during long 4K clips. Make sure to grab a decent strap too, maybe the Peak Design Slide Lite Camera Strap. The stock one is kinda itchy and uncomfortable after an hour, and you really want something that can handle the weight if you use that EF adapter with older glass.

Wait really?? Thats actually super helpful. I always thought it was the other way around.