Fast card for K5 /K5II?

Korg · 03-20-2015, 08:41 AM

I am shooting sports and am looking for a fast writing memory card for burst shots, can someone recommend some that they have had good experience with?

Also, does anyone know the maximum write speed for the K5 /K5II? (DNG with everything else off: D-Range, Noise Reduction, etc)?

Thanks!,
Barry

**jatrax** · 03-20-2015, 09:22 AM

Base card specification is "class 10". However, newer cards can be much faster going up to 95MB/s. Look for a card that specifies the speed rather than the class. I use SanDisk Extreme Pro rated at 95MB/s, that is about as fast as you can get. And should exceed the capabilities of the k-5 which I think has been tested at about 30MB/s.

Some additional information here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/172-pentax-k-3/241594-anyone-worked-out-write-speed-yet.html

Korg · 03-20-2015, 05:59 PM

Thank you for your help,jatrax.

Prakticant · 03-21-2015, 04:41 AM

There is a good deal from Focus Camera (64GB for $19.95 delivered):
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GVE4QMM

ScooterMaxi Jim · 03-22-2015, 10:56 AM

Originally posted by Prakticant

There is a good deal from Focus Camera (64GB for $19.95 delivered):
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GVE4QMM

Many reported problems between Pentax and large-capacity Sony SD cards. It might work, but is it worth the hassle?

**savoche** · 03-22-2015, 12:42 PM

SanDisk Extreme and Samsung Pro seem to be safe bets.

Korg · 03-22-2015, 02:42 PM

Thanks everyone.

I have tried SanDisk Extreme and and PNY Elite Performance.

03-20-2015, 08:41 AM	#1
Korg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 148	Fast card for K5 /K5II? I am shooting sports and am looking for a fast writing memory card for burst shots, can someone recommend some that they have had good experience with? Also, does anyone know the maximum write speed for the K5 /K5II? (DNG with everything else off: D-Range, Noise Reduction, etc)? Thanks!, Barry

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jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Base card specification is "class 10". However, newer cards can be much faster going up to 95MB/s. Look for a card that specifies the speed rather than the class. I use SanDisk Extreme Pro rated at 95MB/s, that is about as fast as you can get. And should exceed the capabilities of the k-5 which I think has been tested at about 30MB/s. Some additional information here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/172-pentax-k-3/241594-anyone-worked-out-write-speed-yet.html

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Korg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 148 Original Poster	Thank you for your help,jatrax.

03-21-2015, 04:41 AM	#4
Prakticant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 274	There is a good deal from Focus Camera (64GB for $19.95 delivered): www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GVE4QMM

03-22-2015, 10:56 AM	#5
ScooterMaxi Jim Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,520	Originally posted by Prakticant There is a good deal from Focus Camera (64GB for $19.95 delivered): www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GVE4QMM Many reported problems between Pentax and large-capacity Sony SD cards. It might work, but is it worth the hassle?

03-22-2015, 12:42 PM	#6
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	SanDisk Extreme and Samsung Pro seem to be safe bets.

03-22-2015, 02:42 PM	#7
Korg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 148 Original Poster	Thanks everyone. I have tried SanDisk Extreme and and PNY Elite Performance.

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