Memoy Card Question: I have 2 cameras; Sony RX10 IV and Sony RX100 VII If I put a memory card in the RX 10 IV and format it, then take some photos, can I then just take the card and...

timbuktutraveler

I have 2 cameras; Sony RX10 IV and Sony RX100 VII

If I put a memory card in the RX 10 IV and format it, then take
some photos, can I then just take the card and put it in the RX100 VII
and continuing taking photos?

Also, if I cannot do the above, would I be about to do it if I did not initially
format the card?

Many thanks,
Larry

BebuLamar

You have the 2 cameras you can try it out and see what happens. I think the 2 cameras will put the images in different folders. Also I think it would still work if you didn't initially format the card.
But I wouldn't do that.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

timbuktutraveler wrote:

I have 2 cameras; Sony RX10 IV and Sony RX100 VII

If I put a memory card in the RX 10 IV and format it, then take
some photos, can I then just take the card and put it in the RX100 VII
and continuing taking photos?

Also, if I cannot do the above, would I be about to do it if I did not initially
format the card?

Many thanks,
Larry

Memory cards are so cheap, just buy another one. I label mine for the camera it is in. That way when I insert the card into my computer and take it out, I know which camera it came from.

MadMikeOne Loc: So. NJ Shore - a bit west of Atlantic City

timbuktutraveler wrote:

I have 2 cameras; Sony RX10 IV and Sony RX100 VII

If I put a memory card in the RX 10 IV and format it, then take
some photos, can I then just take the card and put it in the RX100 VII
and continuing taking photos?

Also, if I cannot do the above, would I be about to do it if I did not initially
format the card?

Many thanks,
Larry

I believe you can do it that way, but I am not 100% certain. In the past, I have unintentionally put a card originally formatted for my Nikon D500 into my Nikon D7200 with no adverse issues. Why not just try it out and see what happens?
HOWEVER, please keep in mind that whenever you format a memory card, you are "deleting" the images on that card. You would need to make certain that you have downloaded your images prior to formatting the card.

leftj Loc: Texas

timbuktutraveler wrote:

I have 2 cameras; Sony RX10 IV and Sony RX100 VII

If I put a memory card in the RX 10 IV and format it, then take
some photos, can I then just take the card and put it in the RX100 VII
and continuing taking photos?

Also, if I cannot do the above, would I be about to do it if I did not initially
format the card?

Many thanks,
Larry

Why don't you just run the experiment for yourself instead of relying on the less than reliable information you will get on here?

CliffMcKenzie Loc: Lake Athens Texas

What is missing is in the question. What are the best practices? I am starting to sound like Paul of Chicago. First, start with a newly formatted chip in that camera by that camera. Second, until the data is captured directly from the chip and is uploaded in two places, do not format the chip. I am about to go on a two-week shoot with two cameras that are capable of exchanging cards. I will not format the chips even though backed up to the portable and external drive (2) until I run out of capacity on multiple chips. When I return home, I will upload from the saved chips unless I must depend on the portable for the solution. My Nikons chips show the name of the camera from which it came. This tells you right away, albeit small, there is a difference. You spend thousands on equipment and travel, not having enough chips makes no sense. FAQ - can you take a chip used in one camera and format it\use it in the other camera? Yes...no problem.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

leftj wrote:

Why don't you just run the experiment for yourself instead of relying on the less than reliable information you will get on here?

(Which are mostly opinions........)

leftj Loc: Texas

CliffMcKenzie wrote:

What is missing is in the question. What are the ... (show quote)

Chips?

Ollieboy

timbuktutraveler wrote:

I have 2 cameras; Sony RX10 IV and Sony RX100 VII

If I put a memory card in the RX 10 IV and format it, then take
some photos, can I then just take the card and put it in the RX100 VII
and continuing taking photos?

Also, if I cannot do the above, would I be about to do it if I did not initially
format the card?

Many thanks,
Larry

I have the same exact cameras and swap cards back and forth with no problems. Of course they are both Sonys.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

leftj wrote:

Why don't you just run the experiment for yourself instead of relying on the less than reliable information you will get on here?

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

leftj wrote:

Chips?

Chip/card. Just another nickname, a bitr uncommon.
("Chips" are inside the card.)

Jack 13088 Loc: Central NY

Yes, to both questions. All contemporary cameras follow the same design rule for their file system and it seems all memory manufacturers sell their products pre formatted. The intent of this rule is to assure interoperability between cameras and software independent of vendor. Check out the Wikipedia article “Design rule for Camera File system (DCF).

I have verified you can do what you ask within and between Canon and Nikon cameras. Yes, many cameras manufacturers tell you to format only in the camera to protect themselves from you if you do something weird with the format. Both Apple and Windows operating system default to the proper format with their formatting utility. SD cards include circuitry that will brick the card if you attempt to copy protected material from the card which has been sold to distribute music or video.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

CliffMcKenzie wrote:

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Hooray!

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I can put a card into different brands of cameras, and the camera will make a folder for itself. When I put the card into a computer, I'll see a folder for Nikon, Sony, and Fuji.

fetzler Loc: North West PA

billnikon wrote:

Memory cards are so cheap, just buy another one. I label mine for the camera it is in. That way when I insert the card into my computer and take it out, I know which camera it came from.

Indeed, just buy more cards.

If you insist, make an experiment. Start with an empty card. Take a few photos with 1 camera then put the card in the other and take a few photos.