Storage media are storage devices like CF card, SD card,MMC cardandMemory Stickthat store files and data.
It is compatible with PCMCIA-ATA card.
Advantages
CF card has a better protection for its data than tradition disks.
And its reliability is 5-10 times as much as the tradition disks.
Besides, CF card can work well with 3.3 V to 5V voltages.
Therefore, most digital cameras choose CF card as its preferred storage media.
CF card not only can ensure the compatibility of its product but also can guarantee its backward compatibility.
And, the major camera manufactures have set up a special program to research and develop CF products.
At present, the minimum capacity of CF card is 1GB.
Therefore, the two companies become the major SM card vendors.
SM card is 37mm 45mm0.76 mm in size.
It is very thin and small since it doesnt have control circuit.
The new digital cameras have not adopted SM card products.
Memory Stick
Memory stick is a removableflash memory card, launched by Sony.
Almost all Sony audio and video products can use this storage machine.
Besides, memory stick has a wide range of comprehensive feature.
Whats more, memory stick can be easily connected to PC and Macs.
Sony will introduce more memory stick products in the domestic market.
The disadvantage of memory stick is that it can only be used in Sony digital camera.
Besides, its capacity is not nearly big enough.
MicroDrive
MicroDrive is a large-capacity storage media, developed by IBM.
Since there is no large-capacity storage media for digital camera, the development of digital camera was once hindered.
After more than a year of development, the capacity of MicroDrive has reached 1GB.
Of course, it would be a little more expensive, but it is worth.
Currently, QV3000EX, Canon PoWERShotS20 and G1 can support MicroDrive.
