OT SDHC Cards

Former user wrote on 3/18/2012, 11:17 PM

Looking for recommendations for 16GB Class 10 cards for my video camera. Transcend's seem to be a good price, but Sandisk and Lexar are the ones the manufacturer's seem to recommend. Do any of you have either pros or cons for the cards you are using? Do I need one capable of 30mbs with my Canon Vixia to use the best quality or is Class10 enough?

Thanks
Dave T2

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craftech wrote on 3/23/2012, 8:36 AM

If you check Newegg regularly you will notice that they discount the Patriot cards regularly on top of their normally low price. For example, today if you click on the link I provided, you will see that there is a $5 discount and a $10 Mail in Rebate bringing the total down to $16.99 for that flawless 32GB card. Patriot Memory always pays their rebates.

John

Former user wrote on 3/23/2012, 12:37 PM

John,

Thanks for bringing that to my attention. I ordered one.

Dave T2

Lou van Wijhe wrote on 3/23/2012, 2:46 PM

Dave,

Be careful not to fragment the card by deleting scenes and/or pictures. This can cause video hickups as the camera tries to fill the holes. First transfer everything to your PC and then re-format the camera's memory and card(s).

By the way, I use Transcend 32GB Class 10 cards. I have the HF M41, it's a wonderful camera, I'm very content with it.

Lou

Former user wrote on 3/23/2012, 2:49 PM

Lou,

That is the one with the viewfinder. I wanted that, but budget just wouldn't allow it.

Thanks for the tip about fragmenting.

Dave T2

amendegw wrote on 3/23/2012, 3:28 PM

"Thanks for the tip about fragmenting."Here's another tip... I developed the habit such that everytime I put an SDHC card in my computer, I flip the "lock tab". That way it's impossible for my computer to do anything to corrupt the card. (of course you have to flip the tab back when returning it to your camera).

...Jerry

UlfLaursen wrote on 3/23/2012, 3:46 PM

I have until now only used Sadisk, but I beleive others are good too.

/Ulf

Lou van Wijhe wrote on 3/23/2012, 6:31 PM

That is the one with the viewfinder. I wanted that, but budget just wouldn't allow it.

My M41 does have the viewfinder but in practice I find that I mainly use the LCD screen. I haven't used the viewfinder yet, I think I will only use it occasionally.

Lou

warriorking wrote on 3/24/2012, 9:07 AM

Been using Transcend 32Gig Class 6 with my NX5u and AX2000, they have performed flawless....

Laurence wrote on 3/24/2012, 9:58 AM

The 64GB SDXC cards are on sale today at http://sellout.woot.com/ for $49.99 plus $5 shipping.

Make sure your camera works with SDXC. My Nikon does. Not all do. These cards also work in my Epson printer card reader, which surprised me since it is a few years old.