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backdrop001 · 10-03-2014, 03:15 PM

Hi guys I have the pentax Q and can someone tell me what the highest capacity sd card my camera will recognize? I'd like to get a high card for an upcoming trip but know that some camera's won't work on higher cards and didn't know what it was for the Q

Adam · 10-03-2014, 03:22 PM

Any currently-available SDXC size should be supported, i.e. 128GB or 256GB, but due to the Q's relatively small files you'll probably be more than fine with a 32GB or 64GB card.

backdrop001 · 10-03-2014, 03:27 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Any currently-available SDXC size should be supported, i.e. 128GB or 256GB, but due to the Q's relatively small files you'll probably be more than fine with a 32GB or 64GB card.

awesome thank you so much

LensBeginner · 10-03-2014, 03:28 PM - **1 Like**

I'd bring more than one, of a smaller size, and swap every once in a while.
1. having all of your pictures on a single SD is not a sound strategy in case something goes south...
2. there's a sweet spot in prices: prices per GB are high in low capacity cards (e.g. a 4GB card is usually more expensive, per GB, than a 16GB card), but this should not be valid when you reach the limits of current technology, so extreme sizes are more expensive per GB.

gullwing · 10-04-2014, 01:44 AM - **1 Like**

I think I've got a 4GB card in mine. Given the file size, it still holds about a 1000 shots I think. Which is quite a lot of photos, really, isn't it?

And I also agree that it's best to have a smaller size and swap when full for a new card. Just in case something happens to the card/camera.

NeilGratton · 10-06-2014, 01:05 AM

Originally posted by LensBeginner

I'd bring more than one, of a smaller size, and swap every once in a while.
1. having all of your pictures on a single SD is not a sound strategy in case something goes south...
2. there's a sweet spot in prices: prices per GB are high in low capacity cards (e.g. a 4GB card is usually more expensive, per GB, than a 16GB card), but this should not be valid when you reach the limits of current technology, so extreme sizes are more expensive per GB.

I agree with this - entirely for the first reason. If your SD card fails, or your camera is stolen or lost, you will sorely regret having everything on the one card.

CarlG · 10-07-2014, 09:34 AM

I have to say that I am more bothered by the probability of loosing one of several smaller cards out of my bag than having a larger card in the camera go bad. But that's just me.

**crewl1** · 10-07-2014, 09:56 AM

Originally posted by CarlG

I have to say that I am more bothered by the probability of loosing one of several smaller cards out of my bag than having a larger card in the camera go bad. But that's just me.

I will agree with this when in my hometown where I can go home every night, but when traveling there are too many possible ways to lose a camera.
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10-03-2014, 03:15 PM	#1
backdrop001 New Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 15	SD card size for Pentax Q Hi guys I have the pentax Q and can someone tell me what the highest capacity sd card my camera will recognize? I'd like to get a high card for an upcoming trip but know that some camera's won't work on higher cards and didn't know what it was for the Q

10-03-2014, 03:22 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Any currently-available SDXC size should be supported, i.e. 128GB or 256GB, but due to the Q's relatively small files you'll probably be more than fine with a 32GB or 64GB card. 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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10-03-2014, 03:27 PM	#3
backdrop001 New Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 15 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Any currently-available SDXC size should be supported, i.e. 128GB or 256GB, but due to the Q's relatively small files you'll probably be more than fine with a 32GB or 64GB card. awesome thank you so much

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LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	I'd bring more than one, of a smaller size, and swap every once in a while. 1. having all of your pictures on a single SD is not a sound strategy in case something goes south... 2. there's a sweet spot in prices: prices per GB are high in low capacity cards (e.g. a 4GB card is usually more expensive, per GB, than a 16GB card), but this should not be valid when you reach the limits of current technology, so extreme sizes are more expensive per GB.

10-04-2014, 01:44 AM - 1 Like	#5
gullwing Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 28	I think I've got a 4GB card in mine. Given the file size, it still holds about a 1000 shots I think. Which is quite a lot of photos, really, isn't it? And I also agree that it's best to have a smaller size and swap when full for a new card. Just in case something happens to the card/camera.

10-06-2014, 01:05 AM	#6
NeilGratton Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Exeter, Devon Posts: 137	Originally posted by LensBeginner I'd bring more than one, of a smaller size, and swap every once in a while. 1. having all of your pictures on a single SD is not a sound strategy in case something goes south... 2. there's a sweet spot in prices: prices per GB are high in low capacity cards (e.g. a 4GB card is usually more expensive, per GB, than a 16GB card), but this should not be valid when you reach the limits of current technology, so extreme sizes are more expensive per GB. I agree with this - entirely for the first reason. If your SD card fails, or your camera is stolen or lost, you will sorely regret having everything on the one card.

10-07-2014, 09:34 AM	#7
CarlG Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 417	I have to say that I am more bothered by the probability of loosing one of several smaller cards out of my bag than having a larger card in the camera go bad. But that's just me.

10-07-2014, 09:56 AM	#8
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by CarlG I have to say that I am more bothered by the probability of loosing one of several smaller cards out of my bag than having a larger card in the camera go bad. But that's just me. I will agree with this when in my hometown where I can go home every night, but when traveling there are too many possible ways to lose a camera. See Found Photos - Category: FOUND A CAMERA (Upload photos from Found Camera - Head shots only!)

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