Owning a shiny and expensive DSLR is not the only thing you need for perfect pictures. A memory card is equally important to allow faster processing so that you don’t miss that perfect shot. Today we take a look at SanDisk’s newest memory card that promises excellent read/write speed and see if its worth the spend or not.
At a first glance the SanDisk Extreme Pro may look like another SDHC or SDXC card but is coated with a layer of protection that enhances the card’s durability. The card has a good build quality that SanDisk claims to withstand worst temperatures and is even waterproof, dustproof and x-ray proof.
Performance:
In addition to the rock solid build quality, the Extreme Pro Series is one of the fastest memory cards available. The card is an UHS Speed Class 1 boasting a read/write speed of up to 45 megabytes per second and if we were to put the performance in couple of words — It delivers. The card makes taking burst shots on a DSLR a real breeze as it can write images onto the card quickly. The speed is also evident even when the card is used with a full HD camcorder. However, there’s one limitation to take advantage of the enhanced speeds. A user must have a UHS-interface compatible device. And if you’re out of luck, the card will simply jump back to give Class 10 speeds.
Another advantage of using the Extreme Pro Series is that it comes with 1-year subscription of RescuePRO. The software allows users to retrieve any digital media or data stored on the memory card after it was deleted or corrupted.
Conclusion:
All said and done. Should you get one? The first and foremost criteria is to check if your device supports UHS interface. If not, spending a considerable amount on the new interface card does not make sense as cards with highest speed class support go at a cheaper price. On the other hand, if you’re planning to upgrade in the coming months and will capture a lot of photos at high-speed, this card is worth every penny.
The card retails for Rs. 12,500 in India or for our American readers, you can get it for $140 at Amazon.
Rating: 
Pros: Fast, Backward compatible
Cons: Expensive
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