A shopper poses with a SanDisk memory card
A shopper poses with a SanDisk memory card beside a Samsung camera in Hong Kong September 17, 2008. U.S. flash memory maker SanDisk Corp rejected a $5.9 billion bid by top memory chip maker, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, but would not rule out a deal at a better price. REUTERS/Bobby Yip (CHINA) Reuters

Most often photographers who shoot in extreme or harsh conditions have to be extremely cautious about their memory card. Damage to the SD card would cause a loss of all the hard work and the various moments that were captured.

SD cards are prone to physical damage due to high temperatures, exposure to water or dust, electrostatic discharge or other forces. While most often photographers make sure to keep their SD cards safe and are cautious with their use, Delkin has introduced a new card that wipes out the need for any kind of precaution or protection you have to ensure from your end to keep your SD card safe.

Delkin's new rugged SD cards are specially designed for photographers who have to work in extreme environments to get that perfect picture. If you are a wild life photographer or are working in places with heavy rain fall and are wondering how to protect that card, then this new 'Black' SD card is meant just for you.

According to the dpreview website, the card is specially designed to handle extreme environments. It is dustproof, water proof, high temperature resistant and cannot be broken easily either. It has a specialized casing that acts as a shield. It is designed using a proprietary injection molding process that adds to its strength. The Black cards are extremely functional and work smoothly in any kind of environment.

Considering the harmful factors, the designers have made the card extremely rugged. It can survive under water for 72 hours. It works absolutely smooth in temperatures such as -40°C to 85°C. The cards can also resist a force of 45 lbs if cast up on it. Delkin calls its Black range, the world's most durable SD cards. The cards are available in three different data storage capacities, ranging from the lowest 32 GB, the next being 64 GB and the last being 128 GB. The Class 3 cards have a write speed of 80MB/s and a write speed of 99MB/s. Its minimum writing speed is 30MB/s.

The company also has a free 48 hour "No-Questions-Asked" replacement guarantee policy. The card also comes with a Lifetime Warranty.

The Delkin BLACK cards are not available on line and will be sold only in particular stores in Europe and the U.S. Details of these authorized stores and their availability can be found on their website in the days to come. As of now details on the price and availability are not yet released.