K-5 IIs and Firmware and SDXC Speeds

Kryscendo · 01-28-2014, 02:00 PM

Quick question you guys. I am eyeballing the 64GB Sandisk Extreme Pro SDXC card. Now as I understand it, SDXC cards can be a little goofy with operating speeds, firmware versions and all that and I am just wondering if there are any issues I should be made aware of. Any issues? Does the 32GB SDHC version of the same card work faster with this particular body? Give me the scoop!

Thanks.

Adam · 01-28-2014, 02:04 PM

Originally posted by Kryscendo

Quick question you guys. I am eyeballing the 64GB Sandisk Extreme Pro SDXC card. Now as I understand it, SDXC cards can be a little goofy with operating speeds, firmware versions and all that and I am just wondering if there are any issues I should be made aware of. Any issues? Does the 32GB SDHC version of the same card work faster with this particular body? Give me the scoop!

Thanks.

The K-5 can't write faster than around 30Mb/s regardless of card type. Haven't had any issues with my sandisk SDXC cards personally.

Kryscendo · 01-28-2014, 02:05 PM

Originally posted by Adam

The K-5 can't write faster than around 30Mb/s regardless of card type. Haven't had any issues with my sandisk SDXC cards personally.

The K-5 II and IIs are still locked at those speeds, even with firmware updates?

Adam · 01-28-2014, 02:08 PM

Originally posted by Kryscendo

The K-5 II and IIs are still locked at those speeds, even with firmware updates?

Yup, because the K-5, K-5 II and K-5 IIs all have the same hardware (except for the AF module). The K-3 can go much higher however- it would be bad if it couldn't because of those big files

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Deedee · 01-28-2014, 05:29 PM

Originally posted by Kryscendo

still locked at those speeds

Its a hardware limitation. I use Sony 94mbps 32GB SDHC - No problems at all. Never felt any lag.

01-28-2014, 02:00 PM	#1
Kryscendo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 222	K-5 IIs and Firmware and SDXC Speeds Quick question you guys. I am eyeballing the 64GB Sandisk Extreme Pro SDXC card. Now as I understand it, SDXC cards can be a little goofy with operating speeds, firmware versions and all that and I am just wondering if there are any issues I should be made aware of. Any issues? Does the 32GB SDHC version of the same card work faster with this particular body? Give me the scoop! Thanks.

01-28-2014, 02:04 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Originally posted by Kryscendo Quick question you guys. I am eyeballing the 64GB Sandisk Extreme Pro SDXC card. Now as I understand it, SDXC cards can be a little goofy with operating speeds, firmware versions and all that and I am just wondering if there are any issues I should be made aware of. Any issues? Does the 32GB SDHC version of the same card work faster with this particular body? Give me the scoop! Thanks. The K-5 can't write faster than around 30Mb/s regardless of card type. Haven't had any issues with my sandisk SDXC cards personally. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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01-28-2014, 02:05 PM	#3
Kryscendo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 222 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam The K-5 can't write faster than around 30Mb/s regardless of card type. Haven't had any issues with my sandisk SDXC cards personally. The K-5 II and IIs are still locked at those speeds, even with firmware updates?

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Originally posted by Kryscendo The K-5 II and IIs are still locked at those speeds, even with firmware updates? Yup, because the K-5, K-5 II and K-5 IIs all have the same hardware (except for the AF module). The K-3 can go much higher however- it would be bad if it couldn't because of those big files Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

01-28-2014, 05:29 PM	#5
Deedee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 307	Originally posted by Kryscendo still locked at those speeds Its a hardware limitation. I use Sony 94mbps 32GB SDHC - No problems at all. Never felt any lag.