Pentax K-1 ii Micro SD Card

**dsingley100** · 01-26-2021, 08:03 PM

Any one have experience with micro sd cards in the K-1 ii, using an adapter, of course. Got a new lap top w/ a micro sd slot which would make loading pix easier. Thanks D.

Paul the Sunman · 01-26-2021, 08:08 PM

The general advice is don't, but I'll leave it to anyone who has actually tried it to provide direct experience.

**ramseybuckeye** · 01-26-2021, 08:10 PM

There are people here that do, I would not, it's an extra connection (for the adapter) and chance to corrupt the photos. In fact I rarely ever remove thew SD card, I prefer to transfer via cable, and would prefer wifi, but it's a little too slow.

Not a Number · 01-26-2021, 08:12 PM

Ricoh Support Page FAQS

PENTAX K-1 Mark II | FAQ | Support | RICOH IMAGING

Quote:

Q: Can a miniSD Card or microSD card be used through a memory card adapter?
A: Proper operation of a memory card used through an adapter cannot be guaranteed.
Use a regular SD Memory Card (SD/SDHC/SDXC).

Many posters will chime in and say they do it all the time with no problems. Your choice.

Adam · 01-26-2021, 08:27 PM

I've used them without any issues, but I've also have 3 micro cards fail on me to date, compared to one standard SD over about twice as many years. I'd recommend sticking to the full size cards.

joergens.mi · 01-26-2021, 11:54 PM

I'm using an sandisc 256GB sdxc-micro in Slot 1 of my K1 as main-storage for round about two years.

For copying to the computer I use an external Card-reader and the card in the sd-Slot.
Because of the size (more than 5000 pictures raw) the card in the slot2 nearly gets no pictures anymore.
On concerts it may be roundabout 1500 pictures in 4 hours

I didn't have any Problems on my K1 (140 000 pictures) and K3 (85000 pictures).

**aslyfox** · 01-27-2021, 03:09 AM

no doubt, officially not recommended

but --------

commonly done by a few on the forums judging by comments made in various threads here

and I have done it

personally no problems ( yet )

**dsingley100** · 01-27-2021, 08:35 AM

Thanks to all who replied. Probably just keep using standard sd cards w/ my card reader to transfer the pix to the computer. I generally follow the KISS system. Keeps me out of trouble. 😄😇

Kwong · 01-27-2021, 08:54 AM

this may help with your decision

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**macman24054** · 01-27-2021, 05:45 PM

The only SD card issue I have ever had was with a micro SD cars in my K3. I will never use one again.

Not a Number · 01-27-2021, 08:20 PM

With the price of cards these days why even bother with adapting the microSD cards. You won't have to worry about what device the mcroSD cards are in or the whereabouts of those pesky adapters.

joergens.mi · 01-28-2021, 12:10 AM

"Got a new lap top w/ a micro sd slot which would make loading pix easier." I don't know there is any adapter from SD to a microSD Slot. I think it will work

bilybianca · 01-28-2021, 12:16 AM

Originally posted by dsingley100

Any one have experience with micro sd cards in the K-1 ii, using an adapter, of course. Got a new lap top w/ a micro sd slot which would make loading pix easier. Thanks D.

I don't use it myself, but my brother-in-law does. He uses a K5, and has never reported any problems with the micro SD card.

Kjell

**dsingley100** · 01-28-2021, 06:36 PM

Thanks to all.

gatorguy · 01-28-2021, 06:46 PM

Originally posted by Not a Number

Ricoh Support Page FAQS

PENTAX K-1 Mark II | FAQ | Support | RICOH IMAGING

Many posters will chime in and say they do it all the time with no problems. Your choice.

I have three 128GB cards for the K1, one of which is a mini w/adapter. FWIW that card is my last resort one, in my slingbag "just in case". Not surprisingly "just in case" has happened more than once in recent months, and so far no issue with it.

The only reason I have it is it's a leftover from one of my previous smartphones.

01-26-2021, 08:03 PM	#1
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Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,846	The general advice is don't, but I'll leave it to anyone who has actually tried it to provide direct experience.

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ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,294	There are people here that do, I would not, it's an extra connection (for the adapter) and chance to corrupt the photos. In fact I rarely ever remove thew SD card, I prefer to transfer via cable, and would prefer wifi, but it's a little too slow.

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Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Ricoh Support Page FAQS PENTAX K-1 Mark II \| FAQ \| Support \| RICOH IMAGING Quote: Q: Can a miniSD Card or microSD card be used through a memory card adapter? A: Proper operation of a memory card used through an adapter cannot be guaranteed. Use a regular SD Memory Card (SD/SDHC/SDXC). Many posters will chime in and say they do it all the time with no problems. Your choice.

01-26-2021, 11:54 PM	#6
joergens.mi Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 408	I'm using an sandisc 256GB sdxc-micro in Slot 1 of my K1 as main-storage for round about two years. For copying to the computer I use an external Card-reader and the card in the sd-Slot. Because of the size (more than 5000 pictures raw) the card in the slot2 nearly gets no pictures anymore. On concerts it may be roundabout 1500 pictures in 4 hours I didn't have any Problems on my K1 (140 000 pictures) and K3 (85000 pictures).

01-27-2021, 03:09 AM	#7
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,582	no doubt, officially not recommended but -------- commonly done by a few on the forums judging by comments made in various threads here and I have done it personally no problems ( yet )

01-27-2021, 08:35 AM	#8
dsingley100 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 104 Original Poster	Thanks to all who replied. Probably just keep using standard sd cards w/ my card reader to transfer the pix to the computer. I generally follow the KISS system. Keeps me out of trouble. 😄😇

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macman24054 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Axton, VA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 461	The only SD card issue I have ever had was with a micro SD cars in my K3. I will never use one again.

01-27-2021, 08:20 PM	#11
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	With the price of cards these days why even bother with adapting the microSD cards. You won't have to worry about what device the mcroSD cards are in or the whereabouts of those pesky adapters.

01-28-2021, 12:10 AM	#12
joergens.mi Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 408	"Got a new lap top w/ a micro sd slot which would make loading pix easier." I don't know there is any adapter from SD to a microSD Slot. I think it will work

01-28-2021, 12:16 AM	#13
bilybianca Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hassleholm, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 334	Originally posted by dsingley100 Any one have experience with micro sd cards in the K-1 ii, using an adapter, of course. Got a new lap top w/ a micro sd slot which would make loading pix easier. Thanks D. I don't use it myself, but my brother-in-law does. He uses a K5, and has never reported any problems with the micro SD card. Kjell

01-28-2021, 06:36 PM	#14
dsingley100 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 104 Original Poster	Thanks to all.

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gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,093	Originally posted by Not a Number Ricoh Support Page FAQS PENTAX K-1 Mark II \| FAQ \| Support \| RICOH IMAGING Many posters will chime in and say they do it all the time with no problems. Your choice. I have three 128GB cards for the K1, one of which is a mini w/adapter. FWIW that card is my last resort one, in my slingbag "just in case". Not surprisingly "just in case" has happened more than once in recent months, and so far no issue with it. The only reason I have it is it's a leftover from one of my previous smartphones.