SD Cards
Jul 16, 2018 02:49:49 #
foggypreacher
Loc: Dickinson, Texas
Please give pros and cons to the full size SD card vs. the Micro-SD using an adapter. I know you folks will have had experience with this situation. I just bought a 64gb Sandisk in micro without realizing it because I was not paying enough attention. So far, no problems. Thanks to you all.
Jul 16, 2018 05:45:10 #
I use full-size SD cards but I don't think using a micro SD card should do any harm, the only thing I would say is that in my opinion, 64gb is rather large for my personal use (Eggs in one Basket)
Jul 16, 2018 06:00:10 #
Some devices like my dash cam need micro but my fumble prone fingers dictate something larger as my preference when I have a choice.
Jul 16, 2018 06:03:14 #
mikegreenwald
Loc: Illinois
I’ve used micro SD cards a number of time, with capacities up to 128 GB. Never a problem, though I prefer the full size SD cards simply because the micro’s are to easily lost and too hard for this 83 y.o. Guy to handle.
Jul 16, 2018 06:04:28 #
I haven't found a valid use for micro SD cards. My Alpha 850 uses CF cards for which I have an adapter to use SD cards. Haven't noticed a real slow down in writing speed. Trying to use micro SD cards would require a 2nd adapter. As far as size goes, I stick with 32gig cards. Even shooting in RAW that allows 843 shots on a card. Over the weekend I was at the Air Force Museum in Dayton, OH. Took 80+ shots. Pulled the card out when I got home & put an empty card in. That way I'm never without a fresh card should the occasion arise to go shot again before getting the photos from the 1st shoot transferred to my computer.
Jul 16, 2018 06:08:18 #
hobbit123
Loc: Brisbane, Australia
I have three cards, one is a normal SD the other two are Micro SDs in SD adaptors. Occasionally I have problems with the camera reading either (or both) Micro SDs which can be overcome by multiple remove/reinsert and eventual formatting. I never have a problem with the standard SD card. This could have many causes and it's not necessarily a case for ruling out Micro SD but for me personally unless I had a very good reason (like sharing with another device that needed Micro) then I'd buy standard SD.
Jul 16, 2018 06:21:57 #
For what it is worth, Foggy, just my experience, I have used both sizes interchangeably for some time now, with absolutely no problems. I would feel confident, if I were you, in buying which ever size you could get the best price on at the time that meets your desired card specs. I do admit to having a problem reading the print on the small cards, however. But at over 80 I do have a bit of a problem reading any small print.
I would bet the one you bought by accident will serve you just fine into the future. Don't stew and fret about it. Or, I bet you will be worrying about nothing!
Have fun!!
I would bet the one you bought by accident will serve you just fine into the future. Don't stew and fret about it. Or, I bet you will be worrying about nothing!
Have fun!!
Jul 16, 2018 06:49:15 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
Some micro SD cards generally come with an regular sized SD adapter. The reason for selling them that way, is to use them in both your smartphone and camera. You slip the tiny micro card inside the adapter, and then put it into your SD slot of your camera. It should work with no problems. If you are really fussy about read/write speeds, I suggest you invest in a full size SD card. Or experiment with both for those speeds. SD cards today are reasonably priced, so there is no excuse not to own more than one memory card. You buy the memory card that fits your devices. And have an extra memory card for each device, if one should fail on you. I suggest you buy Samsung, or SanDisk micro SD cards. They are good in quality.
Jul 16, 2018 07:12:25 #
Three of my eight cards are Sandisk micros in adapters. I find no difference in their performance or problems using them.
(The adapters should be just "straight wire" extensions, containing no electronics to alter the performance of the micro.)
(The adapters should be just "straight wire" extensions, containing no electronics to alter the performance of the micro.)
Jul 16, 2018 09:41:49 #
TBerwick
Loc: Houston, Texas
I use micros in my dash cam and a couple of surveillance cameras but try to limit them to just those devices. It's a personal preference but the micros are so easily misplaced or lost that it's just not worth the risk for me. Since everything I shoot is a combo of RAW & fine JPG, it just cram the largest full size cards into my camera and fire away. I'm not likely to fill those 2 cards up in 1 day shooting unless I'm going a ton of bracket shots.
Jul 16, 2018 09:53:00 #
I always use the SD card in my camera rather than a micro SD and the adapter. I just bought the Microsoft Surface Pro so I think I will try some micro SD card with the adapter in my camera so that I can transfer my pictures to the Surface without having to use a card reader.
Jul 16, 2018 12:14:03 #
The only con I would suggest is two pieces has more opportunity to cause a problem versus one. Not saying it will just probability. I use micros in my phone and a small GoPro and a Cube without any problems but they are not in adapters when in use.
Other thoughts, have you checked into returning or exchanging? Or, if not possible, assuming you don't mind the cost, re-order the full size as intended and keep micro as back up?
Other thoughts, have you checked into returning or exchanging? Or, if not possible, assuming you don't mind the cost, re-order the full size as intended and keep micro as back up?
Jul 16, 2018 21:12:31 #
I just recently found this site. I have SO MUCH to learn. I had an HP laptop that i could pull photos off my camera, but it finally gave out. Needing something quickly I bought a nice little hp chromebook and did not notice there was no usb port to fit my camera cord. so when i have something I want to mail I have to go to walgreens and print off those pics. Yes i KNOW i should have taken more time. SO, is this SD card of which you speak the little 3/4 inch square red "chip" i take out and put in the drug store machine to pull up my pics?? I have used the camera 6 years, deleted a lot of pictures and just keep going. Is this what you are talking about that I should have extras on hand --- be kind, I have never asked questions before !
Jul 17, 2018 00:04:34 #
foggypreacher
Loc: Dickinson, Texas
Thanks, insman1132. So far my 66 y.o. fingers and eyes can still handle the micros. I bought the card because the 64gb card was on sale at a good price. I've used them before and so far have no complaints. I will probably use the standard size from now on, unless the price on a good card is too good to pass up. I have a 32 and 16gb card for backup.
Jul 17, 2018 00:09:33 #
martellgc wrote:
Yes, that is the topic of the conversation although he accidentally purchased a micro card, which serves the same purpose but is only about 1/2"x3/8" and goes into an adapter that then makes it the same size as the one you have. And, yes, even if just an occasion photographer, you may wish to have additional SD cards on hand, especially with 16 Gigabyte ones going for $8-9 and 32 Gb for under $20. This way you could have one in your camera and take the other for prints whenever you wish, or have a spare in case one would quit functioning. Seldom happens but always be prepared. And, welcome to UHH. Most of us are here to learn.SO, is this SD card of which you speak the little 3/4 inch square red "chip" i take out and put in the drug store machine to pull up my pics??
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