Help needed with SD/SDHC card purchase please ?

[Airframe]

Hi,

I have today took the plunge into the world of hd camcorders and purchased a Panasonic HDC-SD10. This is my first camcorder and I was looking into a few models but price swung it for me and when I saw it in Argos for £299 + £10 voucher back so effective £289 ! A good deal I think.

My question is with regards to SD or SDHC cards and what are the best type to get ?

Would I be best with Class 4, or 6 and is this just the speed you can read back from them at ?

I have read many threads on here regarding corrupt cards from ebay, fake cards etc so are there any to avoid ?

Any help on where to get from a reliable source at a decent price would be greatly appreciated.

Sorry for what seem like basic questions but I am only used to Sony MS cards.

Thanks

[daveb975]

That is a good price for that camera. I have just purchased an SD200, but might consider the SD10 instead at that price.

Panasonic recommend class 4 cards for their camcorders, but there have been some reports of 'choppy' playback when these are used. I always buy class 6, because I also have a TZ7 which requires this speed. For the price difference, it is probably worth getting class 6 cards, in my opinion.

I have had good experience with cards from Kingston, Transcend and Integral. I have purchased from 7dayshop and Mymemory. Current prices seem to be around £28 for a 16Gb card and £13 for an 8Gb one.

Good luck with the new camcorder.

[kuqikoo]

i also need help with a new memory card. did not know whether to purchase sd or sdhc memory card. it will be used in a panasonic hdc-sd9

[macks1966]

i bought one of these to use with TM10 which is basically the same camcorder but with built in memory. Works np no stutter or anything and im on the highest setting. excellant price as well. Play.com (UK) : PNY 16GB Optima High Speed SD HC Card Endorsed By National Geographic : Electronics - Free Delivery

[t-1000]

Originally Posted by macks1966

i bought one of these to use with TM10 which is basically the same camcorder but with built in memory. Works np no stutter or anything and im on the highest setting. excellant price as well. Play.com (UK) : PNY 16GB Optima High Speed SD HC Card Endorsed By National Geographic : Electronics - Free Delivery

Im in the same position too. Excellent price for the sd10 I brought mine from pixmania for £20 more. Didnt think to look in argos DOH! Anyway Im gonna order the card above. Been using a standard SD card in the meantime and am very impressed with the camera.

[Pinky Floyd]

Originally Posted by macks1966

i bought one of these to use with TM10 which is basically the same camcorder but with built in memory. Works np no stutter or anything and im on the highest setting. excellant price as well. Play.com (UK) : PNY 16GB Optima High Speed SD HC Card Endorsed By National Geographic : Electronics - Free Delivery

Thanks very much, I've ordered two of those as the price is just too sweet!

[RobbySpurs]

Hi, I am in the same predicament now. New SD10 and just trying to decide whether to go Class 4 or Class 6 for card (although am going to get a free Panny 32Gb card with their Christmas promotion) but not sure when that will arrive.

How have you got on with the PNY card - any problems with the Class 4 speed?

Thanks

Rob