Is there a document that details the exact SD cards that are compatible with the dmc-zs40. Page 25 on the directions is general / link not better
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I've found that ALL "SD" cards will work. SD is a standard for the card size and performance. Even though all SD cards are the same size and will fit and function in any device with an SD reader, the performance can vary. I use the medium to high grade (fast) ones for the best performance. If you are going to shoot HD video you really should use the higher grade SD's as they are faster and will give you a higher quality final image. Research it some more by "Googleing" SD standards to learn more about SD standards of performance. You can usually find the higher grade ones on sale somewhere, just make sure the speed is adequate for your needs. Good luck! I've found that ALL "SD" cards will work. SD is a standard for the card size and performance. Even though all SD cards are the same size and will fit and function in any device with an SD reader, the performance can vary. I use the medium to high grade (fast) ones for the best performance. If you are going to shoot HD video you really should use the higher grade SD's as they are faster and will give you a higher quality final image. Research it some more by "Googleing" SD standards to learn more about SD standards of performance. You can usually find the higher grade... » Read More I've found that ALL "SD" cards will work. SD is a standard for the card size and performance. Even though all SD cards are the same size and will fit and function in any device with an SD reader, the performance can vary. I use the medium to high grade (fast) ones for the best performance. If you are going to shoot HD video you really should use the higher grade SD's as they are faster and will give you a higher quality final image. Research it some more by "Googleing" SD standards to learn more about SD standards of performance. You can usually find the higher grade ones on sale somewhere, just make sure the speed is adequate for your needs. Good luck! « Show Less
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Download the online "Panasonic DMC-ZS40 Owner's Manual" and look on page 25. At least "Class 4" is required. "SD" for 8MB-2GB. "SDHC" for 4GB-32GB. "SDXC" for 48GB, 64GB. We bought 64 GB SDHX class 10 from Amazon which works fine. Doc also says "Latest information: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/".
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I've found that ALL "SD" cards will work. SD is a standard for the card size and performance. Even though all SD cards are the same size and will fit and function in any device with an SD reader, the performance can vary. I use the medium to high grade (fast) ones for the best performance. If you are going to shoot HD video you really should use the higher grade SD's as they are faster and will give you a higher quality final image. Research it some more by "Googleing" SD standards to learn more about SD standards of performance. You can usually find the higher grade ones on sale somewhere, just make sure the speed is adequate for your needs. Good luck!
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To me, the directions on page 25 are about as clear and concise as possible, so my guess is that you have a specific question and failed to ask it.
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My camera came with a 32gb Transcend 30MB/s 200x SD HC I card, hope that helps.
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Any one I've had has worked fine. I suppose even the mini ones would if you had an adapter. Obviously the faster the write speed, the faster the camera will work but that's with any digital camera. Don't know more than that.
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I think any SD, SDHC and SDXC standard format cards are compatible (Panasonic recommended by Panasonic, of course), with the caveat that your computer may not read the high-capacity SDXC format.
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FYI, just bought my Z712S and a 4 Gig SDHC card last Black Friday, and the camera accepts the memory card. The camera is so easy to use that I didn't even need to read the manual to use the basic functions. I also bought 2 KLIC-8000 recahrgeable batteries and a charger (works with both AC and in the car) from eBay.
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haven't looked into that yet but i will be taking the camera to a friend of mine that works at a local ritz camera shop. i am hoping he will be knowlege able enought to figure out which memory card can be used.failing that i would think going to the cameras official website "should" provide the info or maybe a link to cantact them and ask questions.i know pc magazine also has a help section.. they might know
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Answer to my question:http://kb.sandisk.com/cgi-bin/sandisk_en.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=200&p;_created=1223099874&p;_sid=grW-9msj&p;_brand=&p;_accessibility=0&p;_redirect=&p;_lva=&p;_sp=cF9zcmNoPSZwX3NvcnRfYnk9JnBfZ3JpZHNvcnQ9JnBfcm93X2NudD0zODgsMzg4JnBfcHJvZHM9JnBfY2F0cz0mcF9wdj0mcF9jdj0mcF9zZWFyY2hfdHlwZT1hbnN3ZXJzLnNlYXJjaF9ubCZwX3BhZ2U9MQ**&p;_li=&p;_topview=1Yes, upto 4GB SDHC supported if firmware version is 3.x
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I'm having the same problem using a Sandisk 64GB, 30MB/s SDHC card. Packaging says it can handle "up to 64GB SDHC card". Yeah? Which one? Guess we'll have to run it by the manufacturer...good luck.
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You can directly confirm compatibility at SanDisk site, using the online tool. Go to: http://www.sandisk.com/products/memory-cards/microsd/.... Running quick check, It does NOT show compatibility with the 64GB card listed above. However, it DOES show compatibility for model: SDSDQUA-032G-A11A That is a 32GB Ultra card. Hope this helps.
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I did a lot of research and reviewing and determined the best was the latest high speed versions, specifically this one at Lexar Professional 400x 16GB SDHC UHS-I Flash Memory Card LSD16GCTBNA400 . I am happy to say the choice was on the money as this card is amazingly fast, and greatly improves the use and experience with this camera. Hopefully this helpful, good luck!
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I really can't answer that question, the owners manual does give a recommended type SD card.
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I used Sandisk Extreme 2GB. There are still a few fakes about, buy from a known supplier.
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i bought this on friday and i got this one, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VNKNF0 basically any SD, SDHC, SDXC will work with this.
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Hate to break the news to you Juan, but it doesn't sound like it will work for you anymore. I just received the m240 for Christmas and it worked the first night and then locked up the second day. I called Sandisk co. and they told me to return it to the place I got it from (being a gift i sent it back to amazon). I did and ordered another; this time the 250 --- more storage space. I hope I have better luck with this one. Call the company, the ph. # is on Sandisk's website. They at least tried to help me reboot it (I can't remember what they had me try.).
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I'm pretty sure he's correct. I have a 64GB SanDisk SDHC that I formatted using my SLR, and the Tab won't read it with this adapter. It says unsupported file system. I then hooked up the 64GB SD to my phone (Note 2) using an adapter and it worked great.
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Great tips in this thread, thanks.I can't find what memory card I can get for my new 790. Does anyone know if it will take an 8 or even a 16 gig SDHC card? And can I use a "Class 6", or is it only able to accept/benefit from a "Class 4"? Can anyone recommend a solid, inexpensive card reader for SDHC cards? Thanks for your replies.
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If they are listed on the sellers site then probably yes. I have the DMC-ZS19 and they work GREAT in this camera. I hope this helps. George
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I ordered this microSDHC card and it works perfectly! (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AZR35IM/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&ps;c=1)
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Blackmagic has a list of approved sd cards. As far as I know the only card that works is the SanDisk 64gb extreme pro for cinema dng raw
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I use 32 GB. On page 315, it says "SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards." I think this means that if they make it, you can use it.