what is the best format for memory card?

[vicsingh]

Hi,

I own a Sony SLT A58 and would like to know the best format for my memory card..

Thanks,

 

[Nathanio]

In what sense? Type of card, speed or file format?

 

[eddiewood]

Hi,

I own a Sony SLT A58 and would like to know the best format for my memory card..

Thanks,

You do not format it in the PC, you format it using the command in the A58 menu.

 

[Calico Jack]

Hi,

I own a Sony SLT A58 and would like to know the best format for my memory card..

Thanks,

You do not format it in the PC, you format it using the command in the A58 menu.

Ahoy!

Often best to read the instructions first I find just to establish the parameters of speed and maximum capacity. As for manufacturers, well that's a coin-toss depending on read/write speed, capacity and type. Some like the Sandisk and Lexar brands and others are quite happy with the likes of the Transcend 32GB Ultimate SDHC 600x Class 10 cards, though it may depend on what your requirements are.

Depending on versions/types, you can find these cheaply enough on Amazon, Play.com, MyMemory and 7DayShop (7DS).

Works for me ;-)

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--
Mark (aka Pirate!)

 

[K E Hoffman]

Hi,

I own a Sony SLT A58 and would like to know the best format for my memory card..

Thanks,

You do not format it in the PC, you format it using the command in the A58 menu.

Actually you should format it (with Quick Format in the PC when you get it, and every so often, this maps out bad sectors the quick format (in PC or Camera don't catch)

But even then you then format it in the Camera before using it (which I believe uses ExFat)

 

[Marko723]

Hi,

I own a Sony SLT A58 and would like to know the best format for my memory card..

Thanks,

You do not format it in the PC, you format it using the command in the A58 menu.

Actually you should format it (with Quick Format in the PC when you get it, and every so often, this maps out bad sectors the quick format (in PC or Camera don't catch)

But even then you then format it in the Camera before using it (which I believe uses ExFat)

 

[eddiewood]

Hi,

I own a Sony SLT A58 and would like to know the best format for my memory card..

Thanks,

You do not format it in the PC, you format it using the command in the A58 menu.

Actually you should format it (with Quick Format in the PC when you get it, and every so often, this maps out bad sectors the quick format (in PC or Camera don't catch)

But even then you then format it in the Camera before using it (which I believe uses ExFat)

 

[Doc Marvin]

If it's the actual formatting of the memory card in your computer then I would recommend you check out the SD Association's web site : www.sdcard.org/home and look at their free SD card formatter program ( Win PC & OS X Mac) under the "Downloads" tab on the left of the screen.

Read what it is and how it works. The manual is available for download also. It's what I use on the SD cards for my A77 m1.



Website has everything you could want to know about SD cards

SD Association was established in 2000 by Panasonic, SanDisk Corporation and Toshiba Corporation.

 

[eddiewood]

It really isn't as complicated as people are making out.

Format it in the camera, it really is that simple!

 

[K E Hoffman]

Hi,

I own a Sony SLT A58 and would like to know the best format for my memory card..

Thanks,

You do not format it in the PC, you format it using the command in the A58 menu.

Actually you should format it (with Quick Format in the PC when you get it, and every so often, this maps out bad sectors the quick format (in PC or Camera don't catch)

But even then you then format it in the Camera before using it (which I believe uses ExFat)

 

[K E Hoffman]

Hi,

I own a Sony SLT A58 and would like to know the best format for my memory card..

Thanks,

You do not format it in the PC, you format it using the command in the A58 menu.

Actually you should format it (with Quick Format in the PC when you get it, and every so often, this maps out bad sectors the quick format (in PC or Camera don't catch)

But even then you then format it in the Camera before using it (which I believe uses ExFat)

 

[eddiewood]

Hi,

I own a Sony SLT A58 and would like to know the best format for my memory card..

Thanks,

You do not format it in the PC, you format it using the command in the A58 menu.

Actually you should format it (with Quick Format in the PC when you get it, and every so often, this maps out bad sectors the quick format (in PC or Camera don't catch)

But even then you then format it in the Camera before using it (which I believe uses ExFat)

 

[vicsingh]

Thank you guys,



I will format from the camera.