K-70 SD Card for Video

Dale H. Cook · 06-21-2022, 03:01 PM

I'm thinking about getting some new SD cards and that brings to mind two questions:

1) What is the largest SD card that my K-70 can address?

2) How fast an SD card do I need for shooting video with my K-70?

kypfer · 06-21-2022, 03:16 PM

I do little video, so not of much use, but one or two details I would mention for consideration … there's a 4Gb/25min limit to videos, so that might influence your choice of card, also, a large card can affect the time the camera takes to become ready from switch on, so several smaller cards might have their attractions.

Just my tuppence worth … Enjoy

Dale H. Cook · 06-21-2022, 06:05 PM

My K-70 boots up fast enough with my current 64Gb card, so I won't gain any advantage from a larger card unless I want to shoot a lot of videos, and that isn't likely. Now the only question is how fast a card would be ideal.

disconnekt · 06-21-2022, 07:01 PM

I suggest getting a UHS-II card, mainly for quicker offloading onto a computer

JohnX · 06-22-2022, 04:35 AM

UHS-1 is the maximum speed rating for the K-70.

Dale H. Cook · 06-22-2022, 07:49 AM

Originally posted by JohnX

UHS-1 is the maximum speed rating for the K-70.

Thanks - that is what I most needed to know.

j0n4hpk · 06-22-2022, 09:36 PM

I'm also new using a K-70 for video, but I followed the K-70 brochure basic specs and went for a generic 128GB micro SDXC I class 10 card with micro SD for both photography and video and, so far, all seems OK. You can find them in your closest MICRO CENTER store. i suspect that even a seasoned actor may get tired in a scene 25mins long. Of course, nature filming has it's own timing. Now, if I can learn the fine points of video scripting, sound and video editing and titling...

Dale H. Cook · 06-23-2022, 02:16 PM

Originally posted by j0n4hpk

I followed the K-70 brochure basic specs and went for a generic 128GB micro SDXC I class 10 card with micro SD for both photography and video and, so far, all seems OK.

I think I should be fine, then, as I am using a 64Gb SDXC I card which is a UHS-I card.

06-21-2022, 03:01 PM	#1
Dale H. Cook Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 174	K-70 SD Card for Video I'm thinking about getting some new SD cards and that brings to mind two questions: 1) What is the largest SD card that my K-70 can address? 2) How fast an SD card do I need for shooting video with my K-70?

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06-21-2022, 03:16 PM	#2
kypfer Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Jersey C.I. Posts: 3,594	I do little video, so not of much use, but one or two details I would mention for consideration … there's a 4Gb/25min limit to videos, so that might influence your choice of card, also, a large card can affect the time the camera takes to become ready from switch on, so several smaller cards might have their attractions. Just my tuppence worth … Enjoy

06-21-2022, 06:05 PM	#3
Dale H. Cook Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 174 Original Poster	My K-70 boots up fast enough with my current 64Gb card, so I won't gain any advantage from a larger card unless I want to shoot a lot of videos, and that isn't likely. Now the only question is how fast a card would be ideal.

06-21-2022, 07:01 PM	#4
disconnekt Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SoCal/I.E. Photos: Albums Posts: 1,699	I suggest getting a UHS-II card, mainly for quicker offloading onto a computer

06-22-2022, 04:35 AM	#5
JohnX Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London Posts: 1,116	UHS-1 is the maximum speed rating for the K-70.

06-22-2022, 07:49 AM	#6
Dale H. Cook Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 174 Original Poster	Originally posted by JohnX UHS-1 is the maximum speed rating for the K-70. Thanks - that is what I most needed to know.

06-22-2022, 09:36 PM	#7
j0n4hpk Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 293	I'm also new using a K-70 for video, but I followed the K-70 brochure basic specs and went for a generic 128GB micro SDXC I class 10 card with micro SD for both photography and video and, so far, all seems OK. You can find them in your closest MICRO CENTER store. i suspect that even a seasoned actor may get tired in a scene 25mins long. Of course, nature filming has it's own timing. Now, if I can learn the fine points of video scripting, sound and video editing and titling...

06-23-2022, 02:16 PM	#8
Dale H. Cook Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 174 Original Poster	Originally posted by j0n4hpk I followed the K-70 brochure basic specs and went for a generic 128GB micro SDXC I class 10 card with micro SD for both photography and video and, so far, all seems OK. I think I should be fine, then, as I am using a 64Gb SDXC I card which is a UHS-I card.