topic Re: Is the Cannon T-3i a UHS host device? in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

Is the Cannon T-3i a UHS host device?

cwmdreb — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 01:15:59 GMT

Can the T-3i use the new larger capacity memory cards with a 3 UHS speed class to it's full potential?

Re: Is the Cannon T-3i a UHS host device?

Skirball — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 16:33:29 GMT

I don't think so, I'd guess it's "only" UHS-1. Even then, I don't think it's bus is even fast enough to fully take advantage of those speeds; the 5d3 isn't. UHS-3 is pretty new, aimed at 4k video recording.

That said, I doubt that you would see much, if any, of a performance difference if it did. Unless you're holding down continuous shots forlong periods (30+ frames, in RAW) it won't make a difference. Even then, it'll be the difference of getting 29 shots in a set period of time versus 30.

Re: Is the Cannon T-3i a UHS host device?

cwmdreb — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 19:05:15 GMT

Thanks very much!!! That is what I suspected, so don't waste the money on the latest and greatest new memory card. Tom