[wings]

I am no expert, but right now my K-1II will use SD memory cards that have the UHS-I bus interface which means that it has a maximum transfer rate of 104MB/sec as opposed to the standard 25MB/sec.

Sony released a new card with a 312MB/sec that has the UHS-II interface tripling the current rate. That card is downward compatible, but the K-1II would have to be able to process it at the higher rate. What I do not know is if this could be changed with a firmware update?

Because of the wide developments in 360-degree and 3D cameras, drones and 8K videos there is an even faster card, already developed, that uses the UHS-III bus interface which has a 624MB/sec transfer rate.

I am sure that Pentax already knows this, but was curious if this might be updated with firmware.

[Adam]

What I do not know is if this could be changed with a firmware update?

No. UHS-II cards have a second set of pins to facilitate the faster speeds. Also, the K-1's actual write speed is around 30Mb/s, so good UHS-I cards will already deliver optimal performance as far as the camera is concerned.


That said, you can certainly use these faster cards and benefit from faster transfer speeds to your PC when inserting them into a compatible reader.

[TedH42]

Not gonna work with firmware. The UHS-II interface uses more contacts than the K-1ii has. A change of camera hardware (adding the new contacts), is required.

You're too fast for me, Adam.

[Bob 256]

That said, Amazon has a price of $20US for their 120Gb Lexar Pro cards right now, which is pretty low. If you want to go for 2 64Gb cards, you can save even more. Interestingly, the 2 pack of 128Gb cards costs more than 2 singles.

I've used the 128Gb cards mentioned with my K-1 for a couple of years now and no issues whatever (knock on wood). They are rated 95Mb/s so can make use of the K-1's fastest write speed that Adam mentioned. Prices seem to keep falling as I remember these same cards at $60 a pop back when.

I didn't mean to hijack the OP's post but thought they might be interested. No need in spending big bucks for a faster card when the write speed is limited by the camera as Adam pointed out. Of course, for future use in new cameras with more data needs, the OP's position is valid.

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[disconnekt]

As far as using a faster memory card (like a UHS-II V90) than the K1 Mk2 can fully utallize when shooting, there's not much of a benefit. The only benefit would be the much faster offloading of the images onto a computer with a good quality usb 3 card reader.

[wings]

That said, Amazon has a price of $20US for their 120Gb Lexar Pro cards right now, which is pretty low. If you want to go for 2 64Gb cards, you can save even more. Interestingly, the 2 pack of 128Gb cards costs more than 2 singles.

I've used the 128Gb cards mentioned with my K-1 for a couple of years now and no issues whatever (knock on wood). They are rated 95Mb/s so can make use of the K-1's fastest write speed that Adam mentioned. Prices seem to keep falling as I remember these same cards at $60 a pop back when.

I didn't mean to hijack the OP's post but thought they might be interested. No need in spending big bucks for a faster card when the write speed is limited by the camera as Adam pointed out. Of course, for future use in new cameras with more data needs, the OP's position is valid.

Comments were fine. I think that this will become a selling point for future cameras and hope that Pentax proceed to the UHS-III interface instead of the UHS-ii as it should be downward compatible and be ahead of the technology curve.

[angerdan]

When Pentax will use an USB 3.0 controller like in the K-3 II, it could be possible that UHS-I 105Mbit or even UHS-II will be included.
But lets wait for next spring and the new APS-C flagship.

[totsmuyco]

Can the UHSI/II be used in older cameras like the k-5II and the k-3II? Just trying to be sure I won't waste money on cards.

[angerdan]

Can the UHSI/II be used in older cameras like the k-5II and the k-3II? Just trying to be sure I won't waste money on cards.

Yes, they're downward-compatible.
But sometimes a UHS-I card can be faster in a old camera than a UHS-II card.

I spent some good bit of time trying to figure all that stuff out, second rows of contacts and such. Ended up buying the ones with the extra contacts, since they may last longer than the cameras or be useful somewhere else - a hedge against future progress, as it were.

One thing I couldn't find anywhere is whether any of the Pentax cameras presently support the faster cards with the second row of contacts.

[totsmuyco]

Yes, they're downward-compatible.
But sometimes a UHS-I card can be faster in a old camera than a UHS-II card.

Thanks. At least if I buy newer cards I'll be able to use them well in newer cams.

[Mikesul]

I spent some good bit of time trying to figure all that stuff out, second rows of contacts and such. Ended up buying the ones with the extra contacts, since they may last longer than the cameras or be useful somewhere else - a hedge against future progress, as it were.

One thing I couldn't find anywhere is whether any of the Pentax cameras presently support the faster cards with the second row of contacts.

None do. Maybe the "K-New" will.

[SSGGeezer]

Yes, they're downward-compatible.
But sometimes a UHS-I card can be faster in a old camera than a UHS-II card.

I bought a pair of UHS-II Delkin cards for my K1 and they seem to be faster than the Lexar UHS I I was previously using.

[angerdan]

One thing I couldn't find anywhere is whether any of the Pentax cameras presently support the faster cards with the second row of contacts.

No current Pentay camera does make use of the additional speed.
You can use this comparision:
Pentax K-1 II vs. Pentax KP vs. Pentax K-70 - Pentax Camera Comparison - PentaxForums.com

Thanks. At least if I buy newer cards I'll be able to use them well in newer cams.

You're also able to use older cards in newer cameras.

This article is to recommend:
Comprehensive SD Card Guide for Photographers - Articles and Tips | PentaxForums.com

[angerdan]

I think that this will become a selling point for future cameras and hope that Pentax proceed to the UHS-III interface instead of the UHS-ii as it should be downward compatible and be ahead of the technology curve.

So did Pentax with the new K-3 III:
This is the Pentax K-3 Mark III - Page 6 - PentaxForums.com