Xd Memory Card

The term "xD Memory Card" (short for eXtreme Digital) refers to a legacy flash memory format developed jointly by Olympus and Fujifilm in 2002 Wikipedia. While the format was officially phased out in 2009 in favor of the more cost-effective and open-standard SD cards, it remains a critical niche market for enthusiasts of vintage "CCD cameras" WikipediaFacebook.

Product Insights

xD cards were unique for their lack of an internal controller, making them smaller but reliant on the device for error correction Wikipedia.

* Capacities: Ranged from 16 MB to 2 GB. Although a theoretical 8 GB limit was planned, it was never reached WikipediaLowendmac.

* Types:

* Type H (High Speed): Offered the fastest read/write speeds (5/4 MB/s) but was expensive to produce Wikipedia.

* Type M (Multi-Level Cell): Used to reach 1GB–2GB capacities but suffered from slower speeds Wikipedia.

* Type M+: Released in 2008 to provide a speed compromise between the two Wikipedia.

Market Trends

* Retro Demand: Search trends for SD cards remain high, but xD cards have entered a specialized "legacy" cycle . Current demand is driven by the retro digital camera trend, specifically for Olympus Camedia and Fujifilm FinePix models YoutubeFacebook.

* Pricing & Availability: Because they are no longer in mass production, individual 2GB cards can command premium prices, sometimes three times the cost of modern SD cards WikipediaDpreview.

* B2B Sourcing: Despite their age, several specialized suppliers in Shenzhen, China still maintain inventory or produce compatible OEM versions for the vintage camera market .