SD & SDHC Memory Cards

Lilly
Posted 05/11/2008 - 14:52 Link
I usually use the SanDisk Extreme III 2GB cards, can someone confirm that the following card is compatible with the K20D please before I order.

SanDisk Extreme III Secure Digital Card (SDHC) + MicroMate - 4GB

Thanks
Lilly
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Edited by Lilly: 05/11/2008 - 14:53
hefty1
Posted 05/11/2008 - 14:54 Link
Yes.
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Lilly
Posted 05/11/2008 - 14:55 Link
Thank you - how nice it is to have friends!
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Galoot
Posted 05/11/2008 - 14:56 Link
I got 2 of these from '7dayshop' and they work fine on my K10D, so I would think they would work on the '20'.
beakynet
Posted 05/11/2008 - 16:49 Link
I have the Ducati version with built in USB! Works a treat on my computer and K10D, Class 6 to boot too!
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Hyram
Posted 05/11/2008 - 17:12 Link
Lilly wrote:
I usually use the SanDisk Extreme III 2GB cards, can someone confirm that the following card is compatible with the K20D please before I order.

SanDisk Extreme III Secure Digital Card (SDHC) + MicroMate - 4GB

Thanks
Lilly
I use them in both my K10D and K20D.
Hyram

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Mannesty
Posted 05/11/2008 - 17:21 Link
The MicroMate is a USB SD/SDHC card reader. I bought two of these cards which I use in my K20D with no problem except that they are not backwards compatible with SD card readers. This includes my Jobo GigaOne storage device which can't use them.

I think I may well stick to SD cards in the future. The 2Gb max size for the Sandisk version, which I use exclusively, is not a problem for me. I'll just have to buy more of them, then at least I can still use my GigaOne.
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polchraine
Posted 05/11/2008 - 18:24 Link
To add to the others, YES, I use one with my K20D. And the Micromate will work with SDHC and SD cards.

Did you see my comments in your other thread about legiimate/fake SanDisk products.
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MattMatic
Posted 05/11/2008 - 18:26 Link
I use three
And three 2Gb ones as well.

The MicroMate reader is unbelievably fast too
Matt
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polchraine
Posted 05/11/2008 - 18:33 Link
The Micromate should work at up to 480Mbps (60MBps)which is twice the speed that an Extreme III SDHC is rated at (30MBps).

Also, the Extreme III comes with the RescuePro recovery software - just in case
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K20D, *istD, MZ-S, Super-A, ME Super, MX
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, DA* 300,
DA 50-200, FA 24-90, FA 20-35,
M 400-600, A 50 f1.4, A 28 f2.8, A 70-210, M 35-80, M 50 f1.7
A x2S teleconverter and a few others ...
Unlocker
Posted 06/11/2008 - 00:33 Link
We have 6 x 4GB and 3x 2GB, all perfectly fine in K10d & K20D.

No need to worry about card readers, they come with one!
Lilly
Posted 08/11/2008 - 17:06 Link
My SANDISK SDHC cards have arrived with inc MICROMATE gadget., sorry for appearing dim - but what is it for and what do I do with it, any help gratefully recieved as I canot see any directions on the box
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Unlocker
Posted 08/11/2008 - 17:25 Link
It's a USB 2 card reader.
Lilly
Posted 08/11/2008 - 17:35 Link
Do you have to use it, if like me your PC has card reader slots built in but only states SD not SDHC?
Is it specific to SDHC cards?

Second question then:
If so, does this mean then I have I just wasted 15 quid on buying a Sandisk ImageMate USB 2.0 Reader/Writer, which I thought was necessary for downloading from these SDHC cards for when I am away?
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Edited by Lilly: 08/11/2008 - 18:03
Mannesty
Posted 08/11/2008 - 18:03 Link
Your £15 is wasted Lilly, you don't need it. See my earlier post. The Micromate is good for SD and SDHC cards.
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