Originally posted by Furtivito I had the same problem with the Kingston cards, so I switched to SanDisk and they've been working perfectly.
Hello folks...
Welp, let me chime in my two cents worth. I use two Transcend 8GB class 6 SDHC cards as a general rule. I have not had any problem using either of them. I have also used a 4GB SDHC SandDisk Ultra II without issue and a 2GB PNY cheap blue encased SD memory card without any difficulty.
I am unsure if there is something amiss with these camera units and their memory card i/o stuff. But, I would highly doubt that really. Let me ask, and make sure everyone is practicing safe card handling...
First, do you turn off the camera before removing the card?
Removing a memory card while an electronic device is turned on may be essentially safe for some gadgets like Palm devices, desktop computers and the like. However, always turn off your camera before attempting to remove the card.
Do you ever let the batteries run down to zero voltage, where the camera turns itself off?
Never take photos until the batteries die on the camera. If the camera is writing to the card when the power dies you can potentially lose all of your photos and it may also damage the card.
Do you format your card in computer or in camera?
Never format a card on your computer and then expect it to work correctly and consistently in your camera. Always format the card inside the camera.
Do you respect the fragility of these cards?
Always depress the card to make it essentially flush with the camera body when you want to eject it. Then, slowly allow the card to spring out of the depressed position. Next, grasp the card as best you can without squeezing too much or warping the plastic case. I have switched cards many. many times in my K200D and it is just as tough to remove a card today as it was on the first try. So far I have not seen the removing the card process loosen up at all. I have very large hands which equates to large fingers as well. As a result, the removal of the card is always the moment of most trepidation I have with the camera. However, grasp it gently, firmly and pull the card straight out, with patience and methodical movement.
YMMV...
Jason