Estimate how many memory cards a RAW photo shoot needs.
Megabytes multiply across the shoot to give total storage, then that total and per-card capacity decide how many cards the day needs. RAW files are large and unforgiving, so sizing cards before a shoot prevents running dry in the middle of a paid session.
RAW File Storage
Total = photos x MB / 1024; cards = photos / photos per card
Total = photos x MB / 1024; cards = photos / photos per card Megabytes multiply across the shoot to give total storage, then that total and per-card capacity decide how many cards the day needs.
RAW files are large and unforgiving, so sizing cards before a shoot prevents running dry in the middle of a paid session.
This calculator takes 3 inputs: Photos taken, File size, Card capacity. The pre-filled defaults are a realistic starting point — replace them with figures from your own environment for a result you can act on.