Suitable memory card for mk1 Monochrom?

[colint544]

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Forgive me, doubtless this subject has been done to death elsewhere on different threads, but I wondered if any fellow mk1 Monochrom (or non-users, for that matter) could help me out with a quick recommendation?

I've been using the same Sandisk 16GB memory card in my mk1 Monochrom since I got the camera in 2012. I want to get a back-up card or two. What's a good reliable card for this camera? I'd like to go to a larger size than 16GB, but I know the M9 platform is notoriously picky about the SD cards.

Thanks, in advance, for anyone's knowledge on this.

[a.noctilux]

Hello Colin.

I don't think so that Monochrom (MM1 or M246) is picky about SD cards.

As long time user, I just have never seen any trouble, with some precautions.

I don't use too big card (8-16GB mainly) from reputable brands, Kingston, Sandisk, PNY, Samsung, etc.

When I can format in the camera, the card is good for use for years, I format time to time in computer when I copy the files.

In doubt, I discard the cards.

 

Now I even have some microSD cards in PNY SD adapters, work well.

[Jeff S]

My current card is also San Disk Ultra SDHC 16GB 80 MB/s.  No problems, so I found some at a Leica dealer for back-up.

Jeff

[colint544]

31 minutes ago, a.noctilux said:

Hello Colin.

I don't think so that Monochrom (MM1 or M246) is picky about SD cards.

As long time user, I just have never seen any trouble, with some precautions.

I don't use too big card (8-16GB mainly) from reputable brands, Kingston, Sandisk, PNY, Samsung, etc.

When I can format in the camera, the card is good for use for years, I format time to time in computer when I copy the files.

In doubt, I discard the cards.

 

Now I even have some microSD cards in PNY SD adapters, work well.

Thanks very much for your reply. I looked for 16GB cards, and they seem pretty hard to get now. Smallest I could see was 32GB. Was sort of wondering if the camera could handle 32GB, or even 64GB..

[colint544]

1 minute ago, Jeff S said:

My current card is also San Disk Ultra SDHC 16GB 80 MB/s.  No problems, so I found some at a Leica dealer for back-up.

Jeff

Cheers, Jeff. I think I need to find myself some 16GB cards. They seem rare now.

[Jeff S]

11 minutes ago, colint544 said:

Cheers, Jeff. I think I need to find myself some 16GB cards. They seem rare now.

Yes, I was fortunate.  If you lived on this side of the pond, I'd give you a recommendation (or send you one of mine).  Some savvy dealers keep them around, in private....might be worth some calls...that's how I found some.

Edit… I see that B&H now has some in stock, so all hope not lost.

Jeff

Edited October 4, 2021 by Jeff S

[a.noctilux]

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Colin, good news.

I just checked minutes ago.

In my MM1, the card is SDHC 32MB class 10, Emtec.

I've tried then let it in for use, then forgot about it.

So the MM1 accepts 32MB SDHC, ... you can buy one to try out.

 

[NigelG]

I bought a bunch of these....

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0143RTB1E/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Jeff S]

1 hour ago, NigelG said:

I bought a bunch of these....

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0143RTB1E/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Seems more commonly available than I thought (post #3,6) last year.

Jeff

[NigelG]

Well there's definitely less around as I think I bought them in December for less than £5 ($7) each (or maybe the other Jeff needs to by more rocket fuel...)

 

Edited October 4, 2021 by NigelG

[colint544]

Thanks for all your kind advice, guys. Might tentatively try a 32GB card then, whilst those are still readily available

Best wishes, all

[a.noctilux]

Thanks for correcting my MB in place of GB.

Sorry, my post #7, of course, I wanted to write 32GB Emtec, and not 32MB (which would not contain one image in DNG ! ).

[grahamm]

Leica Store Manchester have 16GB cards:

https://www.leicastoremanchester.com/extreme-16gb-sdhc-uhs-i.html

 

Graham

 

[colint544]

On 10/5/2021 at 1:02 PM, grahamm said:

Leica Store Manchester have 16GB cards:

https://www.leicastoremanchester.com/extreme-16gb-sdhc-uhs-i.html

 

Graham

 

Thanks, Graham.

[pippy]

On 10/5/2021 at 11:58 AM, colint544 said:

Thanks for all your kind advice, guys. Might tentatively try a 32GB card then, whilst those are still readily available

Best wishes, all

Hi Colin.

I don't think you should have any trepidation whatsoever about using 32Gb cards; I've been using them (successfully!) since 2014 with M8.2; M9; M9-P; M Monochrom and M-D Typ-262 cameras and have never had a moment's grief. Usually Sandisk. Faster write-speed the better IMX....

Philip

 

[colint544]

11 hours ago, pippy said:

Hi Colin.

I don't think you should have any trepidation whatsoever about using 32Gb cards; I've been using them (successfully!) since 2014 with M8.2; M9; M9-P; M Monochrom and M-D Typ-262 cameras and have never had a moment's grief. Usually Sandisk. Faster write-speed the better IMX....

Philip

 

Thanks, Philip. That's both very helpful, and reassuring. Cheers!