SOLINA DAVE

I have an Lumix DMC-TZ1 point and shoot compact camera, that I bought about 11 years ago. I've only ever had a 2Gb SD card in the camera, and the spec. sheet specifies storage as SD/MMC compatible. I don't know what MMC signifies.
I guess, back in the day, there were no readily available SDHC cards. I have a Sandisk Ultra 80 Mb/sec. class 10 16 Gb card.
Does anyone know if I can use this card in my camera with no ill-effects? Both cards are certainly designed to fit, so I doubt that there would be a problem. But I'd like to be sure. I went on-line with the same question, and all I got was, "consult the camera's specs." Well if there was no SDHC cards around at the time, it won't be on the spec. sheet. Right?

Thanks for any help.........................Dave

rjaywallace Loc: Wisconsin

If it is not compatible, all that will happen is that you will lose some test images. The SanDisk card you specified is not likely to break anything. Try it out.

bdk Loc: Sanibel Fl.

MMC is Multi Media Card I havent heard that term in years.

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

Assuming the newer cards works, your old camera will probably not be able to take advantage of the faster read/write speeds of a newer SD card design and additionally may even limit the amount of space on the card to what your camera was designed to accept.

SOLINA DAVE

Ha! Ha! Ha! I tried the card and it wasn't compatible at all. The card just rejected the camera completely. Maybe it's time to leave this camera in the dark ages. But I like it. It's simple, and rugged. I dropped it out of a truck one time. It bounced off the steel step, and skidded down the road. Never even touched it! It's great for a quick snap-shot. I'll just put the 2Gb card back in it. Best little camera I ever owned. Thousands of pictures.

Thanks for your suggestions, and don't laugh!!...............Dave

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

Nothing to laugh at.

Silverman Loc: Michigan

Panasonic "Lumix" Cameras are very good, most newer ones will accept SDHC Cards, look to B&H Photo and investigate the many models available, in a variety of prices too.

Howie1a Loc: st pete fl

Hi I have the 3 mdl and it's one of the best P&S cameras I have I keep it as a beck up it doesn't take much room and with the Leica lens it's sharp , It too takea a 2gb card no problem just but a couple of them on amazon or ebay used I haven't got a bad card yet buying used cards I try to fine the SD ultra or extreme cards. Howie PS I like the Lumix cameras and the Canon ELPH cameras for small back up cameras.And the picture of the Dolphin was taken with a Lumix 18 .

DI Seller Loc: Knoxville, TN

Look at the specs for your camera. In all likelihood it will not take anything greater a class 4 or at the outside a Class 6 card. I have an older Nikon camera and it will not accept a class 10 SDHC card if you still have your manual, that specification information will be in there. If not pull it up on the website and you should see that

guyaurora Loc: Aurora, Ohio

Try a class 4 8 or 16 go sd card. It will probably work just fine. You should format the card, in the camera, first.

DI Seller Loc: Knoxville, TN

The class 16 card would be a serious push, and I doubt if it'll work. Check the camera specifications before making that purchase

leftj Loc: Texas

Did you try formatting the card in the camera?

SOLINA DAVE

My TZ1 manual is quite specific that storage can be SD/MMC (stills only). The Panasonic TZ3, on-line Pdf indicates, SD/SDHC/MMC (stills only). One would think that all cameras manufactured after that would also be SDHC compatible.
I was contemplating possibly picking up a TZ3 on Ebay, or wherever, I want a really nice one. I like the feel of a slightly chunkier camera in my chunky hands. And I also like the metal body, as opposed to the plastic bodies on most of the cameras made today. I know that later model compacts, from all manufacturers, are far superior in image reproduction, but I like to keep it simple. One major improvement that Panasonic made in the TZ3 was an upgrade to a 28-280mm lens from a 35-350mm lens. That change, at a minimal sacrifice to zoom length, offers much improved wide angle. I like that.
I have always found that the allure of modern day cameras is quite seductive, and I'm always being tempted to, "get with it." But with that, comes a camera with a bottomless pit of features that I know will only get in my way, and spoil the magic of the moment. lol I might not have all the bells and whistles on my camera, but I always try to compose my shots, as well as I can, with the camera that I've got. I don't have any National Geographic level photographs in my album. But I do occasionally get a, "Wow man, nice shot!!" That's a good feeling.

Works for me!!............................Dave

SOLINA DAVE

Yes I did. But as soon as I inserted the card, the camera asked me to, "Please wait", and then it stated that there is, "Memory card error. Please check the card." With the card in the slot, I couldn't even scroll through my menu. So I guess the only card that this camera uses will be the SD card. No problem.

Thanks........Dave

larryepage Loc: North Texas area

Even though SDHC cards are mechanically identical to SD cards, the electrical interface is slightly different to allow for the higher capacity. I wonder whether there may have been a firmware update to allow use of SDHC cards in your camera. Maybe not, but it would be worth a look.

When I purchased my Nikon D200 years ago, if was able to use CF cards only up to 4 GB, because that was the largest size available at the time. A firmware update a few years later allows that same camera to now use CF cards of any size.

Check the manufacturer's website and see if there is discussion of an update being available.

Good luck.