What memory cards can I use to record movies?

    14-Jul-2009
    8200594700

    Solution

      You can use commercially available SDHC (SD high capacity) memory cards and SD memory cards with this camcorder. However, depending on its Speed Class, you may not be able to record movies on the memory card. Refer to the table below.
      We recommend using memory cards with a Speed Class 4 or 6.
      Memory cardCapacitySD Speed ClassRecording movies
      SD memory cards64 MB or lessNot applicableNo
      128 MB or moreNot listedYes (*1) (*2)
      Class 2Yes (*1)
      Class 4 / Class 6Yes
      SDHC memory cards (*3)Over 2 GBClass 2Yes (*1)
      Class 4 / Class 6Yes
      Class 10Yes (*1) (*3)

      *1 : Movies cannot be recorded when the recording mode is set to MXP (24 Mbps) or FXP (17 Mbps).
      *2 : Depending on the memory card used, it may not be possible to record movies.
      *3 : Because the Speed Class 10 became standardized after camcorders were released, movies cannot be recorded on the Class 10 SDHC cards when the recording mode is set to MXP or FXP.
      NOTE
      About the SD Speed Class:
      The SD Speed Class is a standard that indicates the minimum guaranteed data transfer speed of SD/SDHC memory cards. When you buy a new memory card, look for the Speed Class logo on the package.