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03-08-2021, 09:28 AM   #1
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Modern memory card recommendation for old DSLR

I am wanting to replace my K10 memory cards (the orginal 8GB Sandisk Extremes are older than my children) but I know older cameras dont always play nice with modern cards, especially larger capacities

Any guidance / suggestions please?

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I recommend reading this article
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Comprehensive SD Card Guide for Photographers
Become a memory card expert

Read more at: Comprehensive SD Card Guide for Photographers - Articles and Tips | PentaxForums.com

but with a Pentax K 10 D:

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Pentax K10D SD Card Compatibility
Only use SD and SDHC memory cards with the Pentax K10D. Check to ensure that your camera has the most recent firmware.

SDUC or SDXC memory cards cannot be used with the K10D.

Four different types of Secure Digital (SD) cards exist that you need to be aware of. You can tell the difference based on their capacity.

Secure Digital (SD) - 128MB to 2GB.
Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) - 4GB to 32GB.
Secure Digital eXtended Capacity (SDXC) - 64GB to 2TB.
Secure Digital Ultra Capacity (SDUC) - 4TB to 128TB.
Pentax K10D Memory Card Compatibility | Outside The Shot

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Which memory card for K10D?
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/6-pentax-dslr-discussion/163860-memory-c...ml#post1697259
03-08-2021, 12:39 PM   #3
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I used Sandisk 32 GB in both my K10D and K20D with no issues. K10 has now gone to a new owner, to make room for a K3. Tried 64 GB cards in both K10D and K20D, but too large.
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I use 32 GB SCHC cards in my K 10 D

had to do a firmware update first if I recall correctly

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Thank you for using a PENTAX K10D digital camera.
PENTAX wishes to announce the release of Firmware Update Software Version 1.31 for K10D.
http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/digital/k10d_s.html


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QuoteOriginally posted by aslyfox Quote
I use 32 GB SCHC cards in my K 10 D

had to do a firmware update first if I recall correctly
Think I did too.
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thanks folks, things arent as complex as I thought they might be (hopefully). Only SHDC and max 32GB was all I needed to know

ordered a couple of Extreme Pro 32GB SDHC for a tenner each, was hoping for larger but that should do me fine - the 128GB Extreme Pro was only a few quid more and faster to boot
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With these cards, you should be able to get at least 1500 shots per card, shooting RAW. Can you give a link to the 128 GB card, please, either here or as a PM ? I am looking for some for my K3. Cheers.

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here you go - SanDisk Extreme PRO MicroSDXC 170MBs Class 10 with SD Adapter 128GB
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OK, thanks - I must admit I am a little wary of the micro SD / adapter scenario, having had problems with them in (shhh - non-Pentax) cameras in the past.
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