Memory cards come in all sizes. With respect to GoPros, the cards are tiny, fragile and can be easy to lose. They had to go to the smallest form factor available simply because the GoPros are so small. These cards are the micro SD card format. In this course, I'll demonstrate how to securely insert and eject the GoPro memory cards and show what time of memory cases are good for storing these small cards.

Storage Requirements for a GoPro Camera: Memory Card Type for GoPro Cameras

To learn more, I’ve created an exciting new course called, Shooting with a GoPro Hero: Fundamentals for Lynda.com http://www.lynda.com/GoPro-tutorials/memory-card-type-GoPro-cameras/160403/162038-4.html

Got a GoPro? Nowadays most people either own one or have shot with one before. This course covers all of the essential skills to get you up and running to shoot with the GoPro cameras. Since we are focusing on the fundamentals, you will learn all of the steps from properly opening the GoPro box to getting it set up to cater to your shooting situation and learning all of the various mounting techniques. Whether you capture stills, video, or even time-lapse photography, you will learn an array of techniques with the GoPro Hero from me in this course. Let’s jump right in as I also share my insights on the different menus and settings so you can get shooting quickly, without fussing over controls. Follow-up courses in this series will examine different creative uses for the GoPro.

Topics in this course include:

Choosing a GoPro model
Understanding your GoPro camera's anatomy
Charging the battery
Choosing a memory card
Accessing video and photo shooting modes
Setting white balance for video
Shooting in burst or time-lapse mode
Shooting wirelessly
Downloading software
Buying GoPro accessories

You can check out the class here - http://www.lynda.com/GoPro-tutorials/memory-card-type-GoPro-cameras/160403/162038-4.html