Memory Card Error with Sony 32GB SDHC Class 10

Slaweks · 06-07-2013, 10:47 PM

Sony 32GB SDHC I 40MB/s. I am getting memory card error on K-30, but works with no issues on K200D and K-R.

pdo · 06-08-2013, 03:52 AM

Yup..just bought Sony C10 32gb on sale at macmall and get the memory error message on my k30..

Na Horuk · 06-08-2013, 06:11 AM

Ah. Guess its time to write to Pentax for a firmware update

Newton_034 · 06-17-2013, 08:07 AM

already done, but noway, for pentax Inc, I'm alone with this issue, and they can't do an escalade to verify my alone issue
please send an email to pentax and use my incident # PTX-130427-0015
and pray !!!!

netrex · 06-17-2013, 10:18 AM

Stick with SanDisk. My 45MBps card works with K-30, K-01 and K-5

Rob22315 · 06-17-2013, 01:09 PM

I just got a highspeed (94MB/s write) 16GB card that threw a memory error in my K-01 on first try. I formatted it in my Q and the K-01 seems happy with it now.

Slaweks · 06-17-2013, 01:14 PM

I formatted my 32GB Sony SDHC UHS-I in K200D. K-30 still doesn't read it.

betarepeating · 07-07-2013, 12:01 PM

Necroing the thread a bit, but I wanted to document for posterity that:

Sony 32GB SDHC/SDXC Class 10 UHS-1 R40 Memory Card (SF32UY/TQMN)

does NOT work with the Pentax K-30, even when the camera has been updated to firmware v1.04.

I bought one through Amazon and I'm in the process of shipping it back for a refund now...

oxnard111 · 07-15-2013, 08:38 PM

I'm in the same boat. Purchased a Sony UHS-I 16GB card from the lightning deal Amazon had last week. Works in every device I try other then my brand new Pentax K-30. Bummer.

PiDicus Rex · 07-22-2013, 03:35 AM

Question for the OP - What firmware are you running in your K-01?

I had some issues with the first card I got for mine (Verbatim Class 10 8Gig), which disappeared after I updated to v1.03 firmware.
I've since used mates 32 gig Sandisk cards with no problems - even one card that the owner had problems with before, formatted and recorded on the K-01 with no errors.

angry_larry · 07-30-2013, 06:19 AM

I'll chime in and add that I have the same card (Sony SDHC I, 32 GB, UHS-1, model SF-32UY) and it gives me the same error in my K-01 (firmware v 1.03). Reformatting does not resolve the issue. Similar to what other forum members have reported, in my hands, the card works flawlessly on several different computers. I have yet see if it works on my wife's Nikon D3100 (for fear that it will, and then she'll keep the card). My K-01 currently uses a PNY Polaroid 32GB UHS-1 card, and that combo has been shooting without problems since I paired them together in Feb '13.

I've contacted both Pentax and Sony, and am awaiting a reply. If I get a response by the end of August, I'll post it. Any later and I may forget!

---
Larry

PiDicus Rex · 07-30-2013, 10:32 PM

By some purely weird coincidence,... The Producer /Director /Writer for a short film I'm DoP for over the next few weekends, has gotten us a collection of these Sony cards to shoot on. I'll run some tests and see how I go, but the one that's in the camera already seems to be working.

My first instinct is to wonder if there's a bad batch of Sony cards out there somewhere.

angry_larry · 07-31-2013, 05:16 AM

I tried the card in my wife's P&S Canon SD1000, and it does work in that camera. Pentax has sent me the following reply to my query:

Dear Mr. L,

Thank you for contacting PENTAX.

I don't know if there is a problem with this line of Sony SDHC cards or if the particular card you have is the problem but I have forwarded your email to our corporate office for further review. With all the cards on the market PENTAX is not able to test every brand for compatibility. We have seen consistent performance form SanDisk, Panasonic and Toshiba brand cards. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

If you are in need of further assistance, please respond to this email or call our technical support center at 800-877-0155.

Sincerely,
Randall S.
PENTAX RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION /
PHONE: 800.234.0276 /800.877.0155 / BE INTERESTING. PENTAX

Your Email:
The Sony SDHC I 32 GB card will not function in the camera. It displays the "Memory Card Error". I use firmware 1.03, and have reformatted the card, but still receive the same error message. The card works on several different computers, and the camera works with 32 GB cards from other manufacturers.

PiDicus Rex · 07-31-2013, 10:23 AM

Well, the 32 gig Sony card seemed to work okay for me, firmware v1.03.
Recorded a couple of hours of musicians performing for a TV shoot tonight, no signs of any issues.
Definitely inclined to think there's a bad batch of cards, rather then an issue with the K-01.

One second exposure at 3am, just for laughs.

angry_larry · 07-31-2013, 10:40 AM

Originally posted by PiDicus Rex

Well, the 32 gig Sony card seemed to work okay for me, firmware v1.03.
Recorded a couple of hours of musicians performing for a TV shoot tonight, no signs of any issues.
Definitely inclined to think there's a bad batch of cards, rather then an issue with the K-01.

One second exposure at 3am, just for laughs.

Hi PiDicus Rex,

Thanks for the info and the photo post. A bad batch of cards is certainly a valid hypothesis. If you're ever in the NYC area, perhaps we can meet up and swap cards to test the theory.

At this moment, the card works in other cameras we have around the house, so it will still get lots of use. Thanks to everyone in the forum for sharing their experiences and thoughts!

Larry

07-31-2013, 05:16 AM	#28
angry_larry New Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Big Apple Photos: Albums Posts: 22	I tried the card in my wife's P&S Canon SD1000, and it does work in that camera. Pentax has sent me the following reply to my query: Dear Mr. L, Thank you for contacting PENTAX. I don't know if there is a problem with this line of Sony SDHC cards or if the particular card you have is the problem but I have forwarded your email to our corporate office for further review. With all the cards on the market PENTAX is not able to test every brand for compatibility. We have seen consistent performance form SanDisk, Panasonic and Toshiba brand cards. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. If you are in need of further assistance, please respond to this email or call our technical support center at 800-877-0155. Sincerely, Randall S. PENTAX RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION / PHONE: 800.234.0276 /800.877.0155 / BE INTERESTING. PENTAX Your Email: The Sony SDHC I 32 GB card will not function in the camera. It displays the "Memory Card Error". I use firmware 1.03, and have reformatted the card, but still receive the same error message. The card works on several different computers, and the camera works with 32 GB cards from other manufacturers.

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06-07-2013, 10:47 PM	#16
Slaweks New Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 9	Sony 32GB SDHC I 40MB/s. I am getting memory card error on K-30, but works with no issues on K200D and K-R.

06-08-2013, 03:52 AM	#17
pdo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Westminster CA Posts: 264	Yup..just bought Sony C10 32gb on sale at macmall and get the memory error message on my k30..

06-08-2013, 06:11 AM	#18
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Ah. Guess its time to write to Pentax for a firmware update

06-17-2013, 08:07 AM	#19
Newton_034 New Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 2	already done, but noway, for pentax Inc, I'm alone with this issue, and they can't do an escalade to verify my alone issue please send an email to pentax and use my incident # PTX-130427-0015 and pray !!!!

06-17-2013, 10:18 AM	#20
netrex Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Alta Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 279	Stick with SanDisk. My 45MBps card works with K-30, K-01 and K-5

06-17-2013, 01:09 PM	#21
Rob22315 Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alexandria VA USA Posts: 315	I just got a highspeed (94MB/s write) 16GB card that threw a memory error in my K-01 on first try. I formatted it in my Q and the K-01 seems happy with it now.

06-17-2013, 01:14 PM	#22
Slaweks New Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 9	I formatted my 32GB Sony SDHC UHS-I in K200D. K-30 still doesn't read it.

07-07-2013, 12:01 PM	#23
betarepeating New Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 7	Necroing the thread a bit, but I wanted to document for posterity that: Sony 32GB SDHC/SDXC Class 10 UHS-1 R40 Memory Card (SF32UY/TQMN) does NOT work with the Pentax K-30, even when the camera has been updated to firmware v1.04. I bought one through Amazon and I'm in the process of shipping it back for a refund now...

07-15-2013, 08:38 PM	#24
oxnard111 New Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 6	I'm in the same boat. Purchased a Sony UHS-I 16GB card from the lightning deal Amazon had last week. Works in every device I try other then my brand new Pentax K-30. Bummer.

07-22-2013, 03:35 AM	#25
PiDicus Rex Veteran Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,381	Question for the OP - What firmware are you running in your K-01? I had some issues with the first card I got for mine (Verbatim Class 10 8Gig), which disappeared after I updated to v1.03 firmware. I've since used mates 32 gig Sandisk cards with no problems - even one card that the owner had problems with before, formatted and recorded on the K-01 with no errors.

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07-30-2013, 06:19 AM	#26
angry_larry New Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Big Apple Photos: Albums Posts: 22	I'll chime in and add that I have the same card (Sony SDHC I, 32 GB, UHS-1, model SF-32UY) and it gives me the same error in my K-01 (firmware v 1.03). Reformatting does not resolve the issue. Similar to what other forum members have reported, in my hands, the card works flawlessly on several different computers. I have yet see if it works on my wife's Nikon D3100 (for fear that it will, and then she'll keep the card). My K-01 currently uses a PNY Polaroid 32GB UHS-1 card, and that combo has been shooting without problems since I paired them together in Feb '13. I've contacted both Pentax and Sony, and am awaiting a reply. If I get a response by the end of August, I'll post it. Any later and I may forget! --- Larry

07-30-2013, 10:32 PM	#27
PiDicus Rex Veteran Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,381	By some purely weird coincidence,... The Producer /Director /Writer for a short film I'm DoP for over the next few weekends, has gotten us a collection of these Sony cards to shoot on. I'll run some tests and see how I go, but the one that's in the camera already seems to be working. My first instinct is to wonder if there's a bad batch of Sony cards out there somewhere.

07-31-2013, 10:40 AM	#30
angry_larry New Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Big Apple Photos: Albums Posts: 22	Originally posted by PiDicus Rex Well, the 32 gig Sony card seemed to work okay for me, firmware v1.03. Recorded a couple of hours of musicians performing for a TV shoot tonight, no signs of any issues. Definitely inclined to think there's a bad batch of cards, rather then an issue with the K-01. One second exposure at 3am, just for laughs. Hi PiDicus Rex, Thanks for the info and the photo post. A bad batch of cards is certainly a valid hypothesis. If you're ever in the NYC area, perhaps we can meet up and swap cards to test the theory. At this moment, the card works in other cameras we have around the house, so it will still get lots of use. Thanks to everyone in the forum for sharing their experiences and thoughts! Larry