Don't know much about digital cameras.... I need to get a "memory card"... what's the difference?

Do memory cards have different make/model numbers for different cameras? ...or can you just buy a memory card for any digital camera without knowing a make and model number? In other words, are they more or less "universal"?

There are definately different memory cards for different cameras. I suggest you first take your camera to a place that you DO NOT intend to buy the card and find out which one you need eg. XD, Scandisk etc, they all come with different fitting 'plug' type bits and shapes. By building your knowledge first it puts you in a more powerful position as a consumer- you will then know what you need, and may even be able to bargain. Try to buy your first one from a traditional store so that you can go back for help if you need it.

Remember that the larger memory cards are like buying a bigger roll of film in the old days... 12shot (16meg) to 36 (126meg). These days you can buy them one gig and bigger- which is really handy if you're on holidays. The less often you need to remove and insert the memory card the less chance of wear and damage to the electronic pins that read the information.

Good luck

You need the memory card for the camera company and model to take pictures on a digital camera. There is no universal memory card.

I had the same question, so I took my camera down to Fry's and they were able to get me one at a reasonable price that worked.
I think your best bet is to physically take your camera to a store local to you that specializes in electronics or cameras and have them tell you what you need.

There are different types of memory cards. Differen brand of camera will use different types. Only ONE type of card will fit your camera. It will likely be one of these: Compact Flash, Sd, XD, or memory stick. It really depends on what you camera you have. The manual will tell you. Or take your mamera to the shop that sells memory card. They will get the correct type for you

But as far as what brand of memory card, these days most will do the job. There may be different in quailty. I suggest you buy a well known trusted brand.

A bit hard to help you when you did not supply make and model of your camera. Try the internet and go the manufacturer of the camera - the website should show you what type of card it uses.
Hope this helps

Well, the people at the place you are buying the memory card should know whether you should buy a larger memory card.

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