Which SD card for K3?

klkitchens · 12-03-2013, 10:23 PM

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Grrrr... I was thinking all this time that Class 10 is Class 10 is Class 10. I knew CF cards had UDMA and other higher speed modes, but missed that SD had gone to faster speeds even within Class 10 cards. Argh!

**Arne Bo** · 12-06-2013, 06:09 AM

I got a recommendation for this card:

PNY SDHC 64GB Elite Performance CLASS10 UHS-1 R 10http://www.amazon.de/PNY-Elite-Performance-CLASS10-UHS-1/dp/B00D87P08E/ref=w...I151B5C2C2T2V8

I couldn´t find a100MB version of it on B&H or amazon.com.

Has anyone any experience with it?

Tom S. · 12-06-2013, 11:33 AM

Originally posted by ChrisJ

It seems we are better served in the UK (for once)

SONY 16GB SDHC MEMORY CARD CLASS 10 UHS-1 94MB/S EXTREME HIGH SPEED SD | eBay

This Company I have used many times, all they stock is memory of all types, the are in Jersey (Channel Islands) and legally don't have to charge VAT for delivery into the UK or the EU. They usually take a couple of days to deliver to UK addresses.

Chris

I wouldn't be so sure of this 'deal'. Ebay is the number one source for counterfeit SD cards that are very poor quality.

kadajawi · 12-06-2013, 10:42 PM

Originally posted by Tom S.

I wouldn't be so sure of this 'deal'. Ebay is the number one source for counterfeit SD cards that are very poor quality.

Poor quality only? The counterfeits I have seen (at least with thumbdrives) have less capacity than they claim to have. So you buy a 64 GB thumbdrive, but really it only has 1 GB. Once you go over that limit everything seems fine, you can even read the new files... But the old ones were overwritten.

Michi Joel · 12-08-2015, 12:02 PM

Guys, what about this? SanDisk SDSDUNC-016G-GZFIN Ultra Tarjeta de memoria SDHC de 16 GB (con hasta 80 MB/s y Class 10, FFP): Amazon.es: Informática
SanDisk SDSDUNC-016G-GZFIN Ultra

80 mb/s is fast enough for k3II ?

GSWayne · 12-08-2015, 03:46 PM - **2 Likes**

Here is a good reference for memory card speed, Camera Memory Speed Comparison & Performance tests for SD and CF cards especially for the K3ii that they tested 56 different cards with.

Michi Joel · 12-08-2015, 07:19 PM

Originally posted by GSWayne

Here is a good reference for memory card speed, Camera Memory Speed Comparison & Performance tests for SD and CF cards especially for the K3ii that they tested 56 different cards with.

Tnx so much!!

Photodana · 12-13-2015, 05:20 AM

A member of my family owns two som Photo shops. He adviced me to buy Lexar cards. The reason was that SanDisk Cards often brakes.
So, I bought two Lexar Cards: Lexar Professional SD XC II s 150MB/s 64 GB.
They game me repeating error messages.
I noticed that the white slide lock is very bright and allmost transparent.
I guessed the lock is working with a light mechanism??
So, I took a permanent speed marker and painted the sliding lockers Blue (should perhaps have been black..).
Now I don't get error messages anymore.

Regards
Jens

**pepperberry farm** · 12-13-2015, 07:23 AM

a couple of weeks ago, during all the Black Friday sales, I bought a pair of these cards:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WWBCSG4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

they are covered by a lifetime warranty and seem to be working as advertised in my K-3 without any issues....

**Mikesul** · 12-15-2015, 11:43 AM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

a couple of weeks ago, during all the Black Friday sales, I bought a pair of these cards:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WWBCSG4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

they are covered by a lifetime warranty and seem to be working as advertised in my K-3 without any issues....

These are generally great cards. I have several of them in regular use. However, although they carry the U3 rating a number of people, including me, have had them rejected by 4k cameras as not being U3. No idea what the problem is. Other U3 cards work fine in these cameras. So I highly recommend them for all other uses but not for 4k at high bit rates.

MRCDH · 12-30-2015, 07:37 PM

Originally posted by 7samurai

I went with Sony 64GB SDXC UHS-1 Class 10 Memory Card (SF64UX/TQN). They are rated at 94 MB/s. I'm seeing consistent 70MB/s - 80MB/s reading and 40MB/s writing speeds.

I concur, I have( 2) 64GB Sony cards in my K3 and they are performing as you mentioned.

**Larrymc** · 12-31-2015, 05:56 AM

Originally posted by WA-surfer

What speed card maximises the K3's faster read and write times?

Look into this card Sony 32GB UHS-I SDHC Memory Card (Class 10/U3) SF32UZ/TQN B&H I use two of them in my K-3. Supposedly they are different in that they write at a max rate of 90 Mb/s, I've had them for a year with no problems......So Far. There are other Sony Class 10 U3 cards that only have a max write speed of 70 Mb/s so look carefully before buying.

---------- Post added 12-31-15 at 07:05 AM ----------

Originally posted by 7samurai

I went with Sony 64GB SDXC UHS-1 Class 10 Memory Card (SF64UX/TQN). They are rated at 94 MB/s. I'm seeing consistent 70MB/s - 80MB/s reading and 40MB/s writing speeds.

A quick search on Google shows a discounted price for this card as $296! Are you telling us you paid this much for a Class 10 U1 SD Card??

Redundant Banker · 01-04-2016, 08:53 AM

Amazon in the UK have a SanDisk Extreme PRO SDHC Memory Card up to 280MB/s. Is there any benefit to 280MB/S over the cheaper 95MB/S?

SanDisk Extreme PRO SDHC 32 GB Memory Card up to 280MB/s, Class 10, U3: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

http://www.amazon.co.uk/SanDisk-Extreme-UHS-I-Memory-SDSDXPA-032G-FFP/dp/B00...sk+extreme+pro

**jpzk** · 02-05-2016, 06:01 PM

Originally posted by GSWayne

Here is a good reference for memory card speed, Camera Memory Speed Comparison & Performance tests for SD and CF cards especially for the K3ii that they tested 56 different cards with.

Thanks for the link that is very timely as I just ordered a K3 today .... should come in next week.
I have checked for availability in Canada and here is what I have found:
SDSDXPA-064G-C46 - Sandisk Extreme Pro 64 Gb Secure Digital High Capacity (sdhc) - Class 10/uhs-i - 95 Mbps Read - 90 Mbps Write - 1 Card - PC-Canada.com
Is this the card that is recommended in the article ?
I just want to make sure I am getting the best for the K3.
BTW, I have always used Sandisk cards in my K5 (32GB Extreme Pro) with success, so I am hoping this is it here.
Any comment(s) would be much appreciated.

Thanks!!

GSWayne · 02-05-2016, 08:23 PM

It looks like the same card, but they do change the models frequently so you can never be sure if they have made some subtle change. The last digits of the part number on the one the testing site links to on Amazon is X46 and the one you are getting is C46, but maybe they have slightly different model numbers depending on what country they sell them?? It probably doesn't matter, in general they keep making them faster so if they are selling a slightly newer version it should still work fine.

I had a SanDisk card fail after a few months (not the model you are buying) and SanDisk is sending me a faster replacement because they quit making the slower unit.

12-30-2015, 07:37 PM	#26
MRCDH Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 76	Sony Are Quite Good Originally posted by 7samurai I went with Sony 64GB SDXC UHS-1 Class 10 Memory Card (SF64UX/TQN). They are rated at 94 MB/s. I'm seeing consistent 70MB/s - 80MB/s reading and 40MB/s writing speeds. I concur, I have( 2) 64GB Sony cards in my K3 and they are performing as you mentioned.

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12-03-2013, 10:23 PM	#16
klkitchens Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Allanta, GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 480	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Grrrr... I was thinking all this time that Class 10 is Class 10 is Class 10. I knew CF cards had UDMA and other higher speed modes, but missed that SD had gone to faster speeds even within Class 10 cards. Argh!

12-06-2013, 06:09 AM	#17
Arne Bo Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Hamburg Photos: Albums Posts: 123	I got a recommendation for this card: PNY SDHC 64GB Elite Performance CLASS10 UHS-1 R 10http://www.amazon.de/PNY-Elite-Performance-CLASS10-UHS-1/dp/B00D87P08E/ref=w...I151B5C2C2T2V8 I couldn´t find a100MB version of it on B&H or amazon.com. Has anyone any experience with it?

12-06-2013, 11:33 AM	#18
Tom S. Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 4,317	Originally posted by ChrisJ It seems we are better served in the UK (for once) SONY 16GB SDHC MEMORY CARD CLASS 10 UHS-1 94MB/S EXTREME HIGH SPEED SD \| eBay This Company I have used many times, all they stock is memory of all types, the are in Jersey (Channel Islands) and legally don't have to charge VAT for delivery into the UK or the EU. They usually take a couple of days to deliver to UK addresses. Chris I wouldn't be so sure of this 'deal'. Ebay is the number one source for counterfeit SD cards that are very poor quality.

12-06-2013, 10:42 PM	#19
kadajawi Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,799	Originally posted by Tom S. I wouldn't be so sure of this 'deal'. Ebay is the number one source for counterfeit SD cards that are very poor quality. Poor quality only? The counterfeits I have seen (at least with thumbdrives) have less capacity than they claim to have. So you buy a 64 GB thumbdrive, but really it only has 1 GB. Once you go over that limit everything seems fine, you can even read the new files... But the old ones were overwritten.

12-08-2015, 12:02 PM	#20
Michi Joel Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Catalonia Photos: Albums Posts: 441	Guys, what about this? SanDisk SDSDUNC-016G-GZFIN Ultra Tarjeta de memoria SDHC de 16 GB (con hasta 80 MB/s y Class 10, FFP): Amazon.es: Informática SanDisk SDSDUNC-016G-GZFIN Ultra 80 mb/s is fast enough for k3II ?

12-08-2015, 03:46 PM - 2 Likes	#21
GSWayne New Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 18	Here is a good reference for memory card speed, Camera Memory Speed Comparison & Performance tests for SD and CF cards especially for the K3ii that they tested 56 different cards with.

12-08-2015, 07:19 PM	#22
Michi Joel Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Catalonia Photos: Albums Posts: 441	Originally posted by GSWayne Here is a good reference for memory card speed, Camera Memory Speed Comparison & Performance tests for SD and CF cards especially for the K3ii that they tested 56 different cards with. Tnx so much!!

12-13-2015, 05:20 AM	#23
Photodana Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Greater Copenhagen Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 161	A member of my family owns two som Photo shops. He adviced me to buy Lexar cards. The reason was that SanDisk Cards often brakes. So, I bought two Lexar Cards: Lexar Professional SD XC II s 150MB/s 64 GB. They game me repeating error messages. I noticed that the white slide lock is very bright and allmost transparent. I guessed the lock is working with a light mechanism?? So, I took a permanent speed marker and painted the sliding lockers Blue (should perhaps have been black..). Now I don't get error messages anymore. Regards Jens

12-13-2015, 07:23 AM	#24
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,656	a couple of weeks ago, during all the Black Friday sales, I bought a pair of these cards: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WWBCSG4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00 they are covered by a lifetime warranty and seem to be working as advertised in my K-3 without any issues....

12-15-2015, 11:43 AM	#25
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by pepperberry farm a couple of weeks ago, during all the Black Friday sales, I bought a pair of these cards: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WWBCSG4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00 they are covered by a lifetime warranty and seem to be working as advertised in my K-3 without any issues.... These are generally great cards. I have several of them in regular use. However, although they carry the U3 rating a number of people, including me, have had them rejected by 4k cameras as not being U3. No idea what the problem is. Other U3 cards work fine in these cameras. So I highly recommend them for all other uses but not for 4k at high bit rates.

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12-31-2015, 05:56 AM	#27
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,251	Originally posted by WA-surfer What speed card maximises the K3's faster read and write times? Look into this card Sony 32GB UHS-I SDHC Memory Card (Class 10/U3) SF32UZ/TQN B&H I use two of them in my K-3. Supposedly they are different in that they write at a max rate of 90 Mb/s, I've had them for a year with no problems......So Far. There are other Sony Class 10 U3 cards that only have a max write speed of 70 Mb/s so look carefully before buying. ---------- Post added 12-31-15 at 07:05 AM ---------- Originally posted by 7samurai I went with Sony 64GB SDXC UHS-1 Class 10 Memory Card (SF64UX/TQN). They are rated at 94 MB/s. I'm seeing consistent 70MB/s - 80MB/s reading and 40MB/s writing speeds. A quick search on Google shows a discounted price for this card as $296! Are you telling us you paid this much for a Class 10 U1 SD Card??

01-04-2016, 08:53 AM	#28
Redundant Banker New Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 17	Amazon in the UK have a SanDisk Extreme PRO SDHC Memory Card up to 280MB/s. Is there any benefit to 280MB/S over the cheaper 95MB/S? SanDisk Extreme PRO SDHC 32 GB Memory Card up to 280MB/s, Class 10, U3: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories http://www.amazon.co.uk/SanDisk-Extreme-UHS-I-Memory-SDSDXPA-032G-FFP/dp/B00...sk+extreme+pro

02-05-2016, 06:01 PM	#29
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Originally posted by GSWayne Here is a good reference for memory card speed, Camera Memory Speed Comparison & Performance tests for SD and CF cards especially for the K3ii that they tested 56 different cards with. Thanks for the link that is very timely as I just ordered a K3 today .... should come in next week. I have checked for availability in Canada and here is what I have found: SDSDXPA-064G-C46 - Sandisk Extreme Pro 64 Gb Secure Digital High Capacity (sdhc) - Class 10/uhs-i - 95 Mbps Read - 90 Mbps Write - 1 Card - PC-Canada.com Is this the card that is recommended in the article ? I just want to make sure I am getting the best for the K3. BTW, I have always used Sandisk cards in my K5 (32GB Extreme Pro) with success, so I am hoping this is it here. Any comment(s) would be much appreciated. Thanks!!

02-05-2016, 08:23 PM	#30
GSWayne New Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 18	It looks like the same card, but they do change the models frequently so you can never be sure if they have made some subtle change. The last digits of the part number on the one the testing site links to on Amazon is X46 and the one you are getting is C46, but maybe they have slightly different model numbers depending on what country they sell them?? It probably doesn't matter, in general they keep making them faster so if they are selling a slightly newer version it should still work fine. I had a SanDisk card fail after a few months (not the model you are buying) and SanDisk is sending me a faster replacement because they quit making the slower unit.