Scan disk micro SDXC UHS-1 256GB card use in Leica V lux1 camera

[Christopher1]

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I would like to use my father-in-laws Leica V lux1 camera on vacation. He passed away, but always had good cameras. I bought new batteries and a Scandisk micro SDXC UHS-1 card with adapter. Now I am getting a memory card error. Is this card not compatible? Does it need to be reformatted? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

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[jaapv]

Just use a normal card for its age Get a 2 or 4 GB SDHC one. The card that came with the camera was 32 MB….

[wda]

Christopher, welcome to Leica ownership. The card you have bought is too advanced for old electronics, which is why your camera cannot cope with it. A lower capacity card will be available. But unless a current owner relies, my advice would be to Google your camera model and find the User Guide. The information would explain all you need to know about the V-lux 1, and help you enjoy your bequest. Don't be afraid to seek help here.

[Anbaric]

The manual says standard SD cards (which go up to 2GB) and SDHC cards are compatible. Unless the V-LUX 1 has some particular quirk (not impossible with Leica!), SDHC cards up to the maximum capacity of 32GB may well work, though a lower capacity card might be a safer bet. The V-LUX 1 predates the SDXC standard by several years, so no SDXC card will work (micro or full size).

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Edited June 23, 2023 by Anbaric

[John Pitt]

I have the same camera and use a scandisk 16 gig and it works fine. 

[Graham (G4FUJ)]

Seems the OP was only active on the day of first post.