> "Just saw this thread—congrats on the new camera!" Yeah honestly I was stressing about this too last week. Im no expert but I found that for street stuff, you really dont need to drop much cash. I grabbed a PNY Elite 128GB SDXC UHS-I V30 and its been solid for my RAW files. It was super cheap and honestly, why pay more? Just save that extra cash for a new strap or something...

^ This. Also, honestly, just grab the PNY Premier-X 128GB SDXC UHS-I V30. It’s half the price of the big names and hasn't failed me yet — saved me a ton.

This question comes up a lot. You are correct that UHS-II is unnecessary for the Ricoh GR III because the camera hardware does not support the extra pins or interface speeds. You will not gain any write speed benefits, and you are just wasting money. For street photography, you need a reliable UHS-I card with a U3/V30 rating to handle the buffer and file writes. Here is what you should get:

• SanDisk Extreme 128GB SDXC UHS-I V30 - usually around $20-25.
• Samsung PRO Plus 128GB SDXC UHS-I V30 - similar price and very reliable. Stick to these mainstream UHS-I cards. They are more than fast enough for the GR III, and you won't encounter any heat issues. Don't overthink it.

^ This. Also, I was traveling in Tokyo last year and my expensive card died mid-shoot. I panicked and grabbed a Transcend SDXC 64GB UHS-I U3 V30 at a local shop for peanuts. It never failed me once. Since you are just shooting street, don't overthink it. Save your money for coffee. TL;DR: Stick to V30 cards from reliable brands and spend the extra cash on your trip.

Regarding what #4 said about "^ This. Also, I was traveling in Tokyo..." — I had a card corrupt on me once, and honestly, it’s a nightmare. I’m currently stuck deciding on a backup too, but if you want to be safe, I’d recommend getting Kingston Canvas Go! Plus 128GB SDXC UHS-I V30. It’s reliable and usually sits right around your budget. Just make sure you format it in-camera before you leave!

Rarely post but saw this and had to chime in. You are definitely overthinking the specs. The GR III is a compact king, but it doesnt need lightning fast cards. Just grab a reliable UHS-I card and save your cash for street snacks.

• Stick to reputable memory brands
• Ensure it is a V30 rated card
• Avoid those sketchy off-brand deals Honestly, just pick up whatever is on sale from a major manufacturer and you will be fine...

> "Need 64GB or 128GB" So funny you ask this — last summer I was wandering through Italy with my GR III and realized mid-day I'd left my card at the hotel. I sprinted into a random shop and grabbed a PNY Pro Elite 128GB SDXC UHS-I V30. Honestly, it's been rock solid ever since. Don't waste cash on overkill speeds; just grab this and get out there to shoot!

Just saw this thread—congrats on the new camera! I'm all about maximizing value, and honestly, why pay for features the camera can't even use? I've saved a ton doing my own repairs instead of paying the shop, so I appreciate your thriftiness. Quick question: are you shooting RAW or just JPEGs?

• Lexar is usually solid
• Kingston works just fine Whatever you pick, just make sure it's a reputable brand and you'll save yourself a headache.

I agree with #6. I just finished my research last week and landed on the Silicon Power 128GB Superior UHS-I V30.

• It is reliable.
• It fits your budget perfectly.