Max SD card for Panasonic TZ7

[phlarris]

Greetings.

What's the biggest SD card (not SDHC) that the TZ7 will recognise? I've got a 4GB SD card on its way to me, but am concerned that the TZ7 may only recognise up to 2GB for SD cards.

Thanks

Phil

[Zone]

Looking at the manual here on page 8 it looks as though your concerns are right and that 2GB SD cards are the max

[dave_bass5]

You may also run in to problems with video on the TZ7 unless you get a faster SD card.

[phlarris]

Thanks for those. I think that the one that I ordered should be fast enough (SanDisk 4GB SD Extreme III). It's just if the camera will read it properly.

What would be a suitable card, and where's the best place to buy from. Looking for a 4 or 8GB card.

Thanks in advance.

Phil

[geoff m]

Hi Phil

I think you'll be ok with the 4GB card to be honest. I have a 4GB card in my TZ5 and have had no problems. Fingers crossed!

[dave_bass5]

Originally Posted by phlarris

Thanks for those. I think that the one that I ordered should be fast enough (SanDisk 4GB SD Extreme III). It's just if the camera will read it properly.

What would be a suitable card, and where's the best place to buy from. Looking for a 4 or 8GB card.

Thanks in advance.

Phil

Thats the card i have and it works fine. Its ideal for this camera.

[Jonny1973]

I use a 16Gb Fuji (Class 4) SD-HC card in my TZ7. Class 4 is fast enough to shoot Hi-Def video.

[phlarris]

Thanks to everyone. Card turned up - works fine.

Happy Phil

Camera's great.

Even happier Phil

[jefflad]

Hi,

In relation to the above, I'm thinking I should get a class 6 for the HD video. What classes are current users using and if they've noticed any issues with it?

[MorningGlory90]

I'm using a Class 6 Panasonic SDHC card for my TZ7. I film on the highest quality setting with AVCHD Lite mode when filming and I've had no problems at all with how they come out.

Thing is from what everyone has said you might just be better off with a Class 4 as it seems to do the job just fine and it will save you some money, although I cannot really say anything about whether a Class 4 works since I've never used one in mine.

[jefflad]

Thanks for that, I'm leaning towards just biting the bullet and getting a class 6 card but not too sure on manufacturer. Transcend seems the cheapest so currently looking for reviews on them but'll probably go for the Panasonic, like you.

JL

[dave_bass5]

I only use Class 6 cards for all my devices. Some seem to work a bit smoother but the biggest reason is read/write speed. it can take longer with a slower card.
As i have quite a few SD devices i find its easier to by the fastest i can now, as who knows what speed the next device will require.

Just my way of working though.

[jefflad]

Dave, is there any particular class 6 card you'd reccomend?

[dave_bass5]

Originally Posted by jefflad

Dave, is there any particular class 6 card you'd reccomend?

Ive got 4 Transcend's and two Kingston's so either of those brands.
Although i believe some people have had beeping noises (power issues i think) with the Kingston's.
I've also used the Play.com ones and have had no problems. I use one in my Canon HF10 and it works just fine.
I got my transcend 16GB class6 cards when they were only £18 each a few months ago, i believe they have gone up in price since then.

[jefflad]

Great stuff... have a thanks