SD cards for the M10 now

[carbon_dragon]

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I plan to start off using my M9 cards (16gb Sandisk Extreme SDHC class 10 type 1, 48MB/S) but I figure given that that gives the M9 over 800 raw shots, I probably won't need something bigger. Still I guess I should make sure it likes a certain card before buying a bunch of them for the M10. I'm going on a trip soon without my computer so I may need to buy a bunch of cards.

I understand that early versions of the firmware wouldn't work with certain cards. Is that all fixed in the current firmware? I'd almost rather have a bunch of 16gb cards than one big card that might have a problem. I figure I can switch them out once a day or twice a day so that if I do have a card issue, I won't lose too much. 

Or maybe I should buy 32GB cards using basically the same type as above?

[Gobert]

I use 256 GB without any problems.

[indergaard]

I use a mix of SanDisk Extreme Pro, Delkin UHS-2 and Lexar 1000x/633x 64GB cards and they all work fine.

[pico]

Since I do not want to extend loss in case of failure, 64gb SandDisck SD cards in the M10 are good.  If you need greater capacity I wonder why. It is not like the smaller SD cards will not fit in our pocket.

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Edited October 9, 2018 by pico

[schattenundlicht]

On launch, the M10, with initial firmware, had severe SD card compatibility issues which even resulted in permanent loss of captured images (happened to me several times). Since the second FW revision, I have not run into any problems, regardless of capacity  or maker (I use SanDisk, Transcend & Panasonic interchangeably).

With a stills only camera I do not see any need for high capacity cards and I am adverse to „carrying all eggs in one basket“ although I haven’t had a single card fail on me since the advent of digital photography...

Edited October 10, 2018 by schattenundlicht

[douglas fry]

I think there is more of a risk losing or dropping a small SD card than data corruption on a newer card. Use SD Formatter https://www.sdcard.org/downloads/formatter_4/ to fully format and check your card, then buy one or two that will not need changing over the course of your trip. Personally I have about six 64G Sandisk cards which have never failed yet for my M10 and 240

[Bill W]

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I have never had a card failure or issue since my first digital camera. I use 32G cards for the most part and they are rally cheap now days. I also have 64 and 128 cards for my SL and X1D. The X1D creates some very large files as can be expected. I never buy the latest greatest fastest cards either. They might be helpful if you shoot video which I have never done.

[carbon_dragon]

I still don't want ALL my eggs in one basket but maybe I'd be better off with a few 32gb or 64gb cards. I've seen a lot of media fail as a software engineer (even militarized media) so I'm perhaps a bit more skeptical than I should be. 

And I had a few weird things happen when I accidentally put a card from one camera into another (my fault I know, but you have to account for dumb too). 

I may be the weak point! I once got my Minolta 600si in some weird mode right when the sun was setting. I ended up grabbing the backup body and shooting with that. I eventually found out what I did and of course the camera was not at fault!🤔

[budjames]

I'm using a variety of 32 and 64 GB cards from SanDisk and Lexar. I even use SanDisk micro SD cards in the Sands provided SD adapter with no problems. 

Now I only buy SanDisk SD 64 and 128 GB cards UHS-II so that I can use them in my Fuji XT3 and XH1 bodies that are equipped to take advantage of the second row of contacts for faster write speeds.

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Bud James

 

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[Gobert]

20 hours ago, pico said:

Since I do not want to extend loss in case of failure, 64gb SandDisck SD cards in the M10 are good.  If you need greater capacity I wonder why. It is not like the smaller SD cards will not fit in our pocket.

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There is no need to full it completely. I have three 256 ones and I always dump my pictures while coming home on a NAS or a mobile disk.

[schattenundlicht]

3 hours ago, carbon_dragon said:

I still don't want ALL my eggs in one basket but maybe I'd be better off with a few 32gb or 64gb cards. I've seen a lot of media fail as a software engineer (even militarized media) so I'm perhaps a bit more skeptical than I should be. 

And I had a few weird things happen when I accidentally put a card from one camera into another (my fault I know, but you have to account for dumb too). 

I may be the weak point! I once got my Minolta 600si in some weird mode right when the sun was setting. I ended up grabbing the backup body and shooting with that. I eventually found out what I did and of course the camera was not at fault!🤔

Although, as a general rule, I format each card in camera immediately before starting a shooting session, I play double safe by using dedicated sets of cards for each of my camera models, labeling the cards with a permanent felt tip pen. This guards against data corruption, should I accidentally obmit formating before shooting.

It maybe sheer stochastic luck, not having experienced any card failure in 20 years of digital photography. I use the second slot in all my dual slot cameras in backup mode for peace of mind, but with the M form factor this feature will propably never be realized.

[algrove]

On 10/9/2018 at 4:35 PM, pico said:

Since I do not want to extend loss in case of failure, 64gb SandDisck SD cards in the M10 are good.  If you need greater capacity I wonder why. It is not like the smaller SD cards will not fit in our pocket.

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So what happens if you drop an SD card in the snow? How do you melt the snow without ruining the SD card?

Edited October 12, 2018 by algrove

[pico]

42 minutes ago, algrove said:

So what happens if you drop an SD card in the snow? How do you melt the snow without ruining the SD card?

I just wipe off the snow and put it in my pocket. I've had SD cards go through the wash with no problem.

 

[patrickcolpron]

I do not buy any cards less than 128 gigs now, and I purchased my last 128 gig with the 10M-P acquisition, going 256 going forward and I only buy the fastest cards I can get my hands on. 

Namely the Sony SF-G Series UHS-II, with the M10 you don't use the full capacity of the card speed yet it is still faster than other cards on the market, clears the camera buffer faster, saves on battery life. I tested it and I get 3 to 4 more photos when shooting RAW at 5 frames a seconds before the camera slows down. 

I also use Lexar SDHC 200X same maximum write speed, again the M10 does but utilise the full speed of the card - it still remains a faster card, clearing the buffer faster - saving on battery life.

I shot a wedding - over 1000 photos with 40% remaining on the battery, I don't chimp and seldom use live view. Faster cards will help with the battery life and think of it this way, buy now the fastest cards you can afford with the most memories and they will last you longer when you upgrade camera body in a few years.

On 10/10/2018 at 8:58 AM, schattenundlicht said:

On launch, the M10, with initial firmware, had severe SD card compatibility issues which even resulted in permanent loss of captured images (happened to me several times). Since the second FW revision, I have not run into any problems, regardless of capacity  or maker (I use SanDisk, Transcend & Panasonic interchangeably).

Same here, I had issues on some images not being fully written on the cards - once every, 350 to 400 photos with different brands and the M10, as of the last firmware update - no issues at all. 

[Marckyokay]

On 10/15/2018 at 4:07 AM, patrickcolpron said:

I do not buy any cards less than 128 gigs now, and I purchased my last 128 gig with the 10M-P acquisition, going 256 going forward and I only buy the fastest cards I can get my hands on. 

Namely the Sony SF-G Series UHS-II, with the M10 you don't use the full capacity of the card speed yet it is still faster than other cards on the market, clears the camera buffer faster, saves on battery life. I tested it and I get 3 to 4 more photos when shooting RAW at 5 frames a seconds before the camera slows down. 

I also use Lexar SDHC 200X same maximum write speed, again the M10 does but utilise the full speed of the card - it still remains a faster card, clearing the buffer faster - saving on battery life.

I shot a wedding - over 1000 photos with 40% remaining on the battery, I don't chimp and seldom use live view. Faster cards will help with the battery life and think of it this way, buy now the fastest cards you can afford with the most memories and they will last you longer when you upgrade camera body in a few years.

Same here, I had issues on some images not being fully written on the cards - once every, 350 to 400 photos with different brands and the M10, as of the last firmware update - no issues at all. 

Sorry for the late revival but I read that you’re using the Sony g tough series in at least 128gig in your M10? 
I get a good deal here in Japan and was wondering if the 128gig one will be fine. I read M10 Monochrom has some problems with it... so curious how the M10-P series will do. 

[chevovish]

On 3/16/2020 at 6:37 AM, Marckyokay said:

Sorry for the late revival but I read that you’re using the Sony g tough series in at least 128gig in your M10? 
I get a good deal here in Japan and was wondering if the 128gig one will be fine. I read M10 Monochrom has some problems with it... so curious how the M10-P series will do. 

I bought a sony tough SF-G32T, the 32gig one, and I can confirm that M10-P does not work well with it. Tried numerous formatting in computer or in camera, the camera still freezes and shows up SD card error after a few shots. 

[Marckyokay]

10 hours ago, chevovish said:

I bought a sony tough SF-G32T, the 32gig one, and I can confirm that M10-P does not work well with it. Tried numerous formatting in computer or in camera, the camera still freezes and shows up SD card error after a few shots. 

Thank you for the warning. That's very odd... I use the 32gig one for about a year now and it works perfectly in mine. In fact, I wanted to buy the 64gig or 128gig one, but will keep using the 32gig because the others just don't work well with the combination of M10 and FOTOS app (yes, I use that app regularly)...

It doesn't stop there... the newest MacOs seems to have a problem with folders containing more than 1000 pictures (jpg plus dng) ... so 32gig card seem to be the best with MacOS and the FOTOS app for me... odd to hear that card isn't working well with your M10-P...

[M11 for me]

I use 2 Lexar 32 GB cards on my M10. Very rarely have to swap cards. The second card is just for security. I am not the type taking more than 1000 images a day 🤒

[chevovish]

3 hours ago, Marckyokay said:

Thank you for the warning. That's very odd... I use the 32gig one for about a year now and it works perfectly in mine. In fact, I wanted to buy the 64gig or 128gig one, but will keep using the 32gig because the others just don't work well with the combination of M10 and FOTOS app (yes, I use that app regularly)...

It doesn't stop there... the newest MacOs seems to have a problem with folders containing more than 1000 pictures (jpg plus dng) ... so 32gig card seem to be the best with MacOS and the FOTOS app for me... odd to hear that card isn't working well with your M10-P...

I might have gotten a faulty card. I really wanted to use the tough g sd card based on the recommendation here. But I have already returned it and now I use a Sandisk and a Lexar, both working great. 

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[Marckyokay]

14 hours ago, M10 for me said:

I use 2 Lexar 32 GB cards on my M10. Very rarely have to swap cards. The second card is just for security. I am not the type taking more than 1000 images a day 🤒

Same here. I just like having one card during a complete trip and making regular backups