SDHC Memory

Bramela · 07-18-2008, 09:14 PM

I havea Kingston 4gb SDHC memory card, which I have only begun to use.
Pictures record well and come up very clear on camera (K10d) viewing screen.
However, it will not register in any way on my computer. I have card readerwhich gives no problem with any other of my cards, none of which are SDHC.

F drive shows disc inserted but shows nothing else.
Is Kingston a reputable card to use or shuld I stick to Sandisk?

Have I got a faulty card? I was at first thinking that sd HC was different to SD.
Any thoughts that may help a computer amateur would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

dosdan · 07-18-2008, 09:36 PM

I just went from a 2GB SD to an 8GB SDHC card (both Apacer). I've bought two Ritmo cheapie USB card readers (from MSY) about 8 months apart for two different computers. Only the later one reads the SDHC - both read the SD card fine. Try another reader.

Stratman · 07-18-2008, 09:45 PM

You must buy a SDHC compatible card reader m8. That is probably why you can't view them on your PC

cupic · 07-18-2008, 09:47 PM

Bought a Sandisk SDHC 4gb with a reader(also read SD) all in one and its all good

cheers

jmdeegan · 07-18-2008, 10:35 PM

its likely the reader as others have said.

two options-buy a new reader, or connect the camera via its usb cable to the pc.

i'd opt for the reader. i grabbed a cheapie from newegg for under 15 bucks shipped, i think. works fine

Bramela · 07-19-2008, 12:32 AM

Thanks a lot all, I am convinced you hit it just right. A new reader seems to be the next thing.
Appreciate the information.
Usb cable from camera in the meantime it seems.

Syb · 07-19-2008, 01:25 AM

Yeah the new reader will do the trick. I bought an Extreme Memory about a year ago, it works perfectly fine. It does with the old memory cards too, by the way.

So it is like Pentax: upwards compatible (? or was that called downwards?).

It was about 7.50US$ including postage from HK. So with the inflatory rate, should be about 12,50 by now

Tom S. · 07-19-2008, 07:43 AM

If you google transcend, you can find 16gb SDHC class 6 with a reader for under $60. I have two, one for my K20D and one for a video cam, and both work great.

edskinner · 07-19-2008, 06:20 PM

Here is an inexpensive SDHC reader from Amazon. I have this one and it works great.

Amazon.com: Sandisk MicroMate SD/ SDHC Memory Card Reader (White, BULK Package): Electronics

jmdeegan · 07-20-2008, 05:38 PM

Originally posted by Tom S.

If you google transcend, you can find 16gb SDHC class 6 with a reader for under $60. I have two, one for my K20D and one for a video cam, and both work great.

have not used the 16gb model, but I can definetly add another thumbs up for transcend. I am a fan of not all eggs in one basket, so I have 1 8gb card, and 2 more on the way, less than 50 bucks for 2. never an issue with those cards whatsoever

CJSpangler · 07-20-2008, 06:20 PM

I have been using one 8gb and working fine, will order another 1 or 2 as backup.

I would recommend the reader. after having the K10 for almost 9/10 months loading pictures to the PC from the camera drains the battery if you are doing 300+ raws at one time.

cpopham · 07-20-2008, 07:36 PM

Since you don't don't mention anything about your computer, I'm going to venture some suggestions which might not help / might not apply.

Firstly, if you are running XP, try installing SP3. If you don't want to install SP3, then you can try this hotfix:
Hotfix for Windows XP that adds support for SDHC cards that have a capacity of more than 4 GB

If you are running vista, try installing SP1. If you don't want to install it, then you can try this hotfix:
Availability of the Windows Vista Secure Digital (SD) rollup package

If you continue to have problems, feel free to PM me, and I'll try to help more. Unfortunately, I can only help with Windows XP / Vista.

Bramela · 07-21-2008, 12:50 PM

Thanks for all the info guys. The sites you gave me cpopham, are very informative and useful, I have followed up on them. Yes I use XP.
Have followed up on readers as well, so think I have covered all the bases.

Thanks again for all the input. Much appreciated.

07-18-2008, 09:14 PM	#1
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,284	SDHC Memory I havea Kingston 4gb SDHC memory card, which I have only begun to use. Pictures record well and come up very clear on camera (K10d) viewing screen. However, it will not register in any way on my computer. I have card readerwhich gives no problem with any other of my cards, none of which are SDHC. F drive shows disc inserted but shows nothing else. Is Kingston a reputable card to use or shuld I stick to Sandisk? Have I got a faulty card? I was at first thinking that sd HC was different to SD. Any thoughts that may help a computer amateur would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

07-18-2008, 09:36 PM	#2
dosdan Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,741	I just went from a 2GB SD to an 8GB SDHC card (both Apacer). I've bought two Ritmo cheapie USB card readers (from MSY) about 8 months apart for two different computers. Only the later one reads the SDHC - both read the SD card fine. Try another reader. Last edited by dosdan; 07-18-2008 at 10:05 PM.

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07-18-2008, 09:45 PM	#3
Stratman Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St Louis, Missouri U S A Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,464	You must buy a SDHC compatible card reader m8. That is probably why you can't view them on your PC

07-18-2008, 09:47 PM	#4
cupic Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia-NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,824	Bought a Sandisk SDHC 4gb with a reader(also read SD) all in one and its all good cheers

07-18-2008, 10:35 PM	#5
jmdeegan Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: nyc Photos: Gallery Posts: 564	its likely the reader as others have said. two options-buy a new reader, or connect the camera via its usb cable to the pc. i'd opt for the reader. i grabbed a cheapie from newegg for under 15 bucks shipped, i think. works fine

07-19-2008, 12:32 AM	#6
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,284 Original Poster	Thanks a lot all, I am convinced you hit it just right. A new reader seems to be the next thing. Appreciate the information. Usb cable from camera in the meantime it seems.

07-19-2008, 01:25 AM	#7
Syb Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Near Utrecht, Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,221	Yeah the new reader will do the trick. I bought an Extreme Memory about a year ago, it works perfectly fine. It does with the old memory cards too, by the way. So it is like Pentax: upwards compatible (? or was that called downwards?). It was about 7.50US$ including postage from HK. So with the inflatory rate, should be about 12,50 by now

07-19-2008, 07:43 AM	#8
Tom S. Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 4,317	If you google transcend, you can find 16gb SDHC class 6 with a reader for under $60. I have two, one for my K20D and one for a video cam, and both work great.

07-19-2008, 06:20 PM	#9
edskinner Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: OH Posts: 15	Here is an inexpensive SDHC reader from Amazon. I have this one and it works great. Amazon.com: Sandisk MicroMate SD/ SDHC Memory Card Reader (White, BULK Package): Electronics

07-20-2008, 05:38 PM	#10
jmdeegan Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: nyc Photos: Gallery Posts: 564	Originally posted by Tom S. If you google transcend, you can find 16gb SDHC class 6 with a reader for under $60. I have two, one for my K20D and one for a video cam, and both work great. have not used the 16gb model, but I can definetly add another thumbs up for transcend. I am a fan of not all eggs in one basket, so I have 1 8gb card, and 2 more on the way, less than 50 bucks for 2. never an issue with those cards whatsoever

07-20-2008, 06:20 PM	#11
CJSpangler Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey, US Posts: 154	I have been using one 8gb and working fine, will order another 1 or 2 as backup. I would recommend the reader. after having the K10 for almost 9/10 months loading pictures to the PC from the camera drains the battery if you are doing 300+ raws at one time.

07-20-2008, 07:36 PM	#12
cpopham Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Auckland Posts: 553	Since you don't don't mention anything about your computer, I'm going to venture some suggestions which might not help / might not apply. Firstly, if you are running XP, try installing SP3. If you don't want to install SP3, then you can try this hotfix: Hotfix for Windows XP that adds support for SDHC cards that have a capacity of more than 4 GB If you are running vista, try installing SP1. If you don't want to install it, then you can try this hotfix: Availability of the Windows Vista Secure Digital (SD) rollup package If you continue to have problems, feel free to PM me, and I'll try to help more. Unfortunately, I can only help with Windows XP / Vista.

07-21-2008, 12:50 PM	#13
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,284 Original Poster	Thanks for all the info guys. The sites you gave me cpopham, are very informative and useful, I have followed up on them. Yes I use XP. Have followed up on readers as well, so think I have covered all the bases. Thanks again for all the input. Much appreciated.