What memory card for this camera - does class matter? considering buying the Xs as a replacement for my Xt that was recently stolen. When I bought the XT, it was pretty straightforward as to what type of memory card to get,as 2g was the new big thing. I'm thinking I don't really need more than 4g, since I was perfectly happy with 2g for years, but what's the difference between Sd and SDHC and do I need to get a class 6 card as I have seen mentioned, or will class 4 do. What memory card for this camera - does class matter? considering buying the Xs as a replacement for my Xt that was recently stolen. When I bought the XT, it was pretty straightforward as to what... » Read More What memory card for this camera - does class matter? considering buying the Xs as a replacement for my Xt that was recently stolen. When I bought the XT, it was pretty straightforward as to what type of memory card to get,as 2g was the new big thing. I'm thinking I don't really need more than 4g, since I was perfectly happy with 2g for years, but what's the difference between Sd and SDHC and do I need to get a class 6 card as I have seen mentioned, or will class 4 do. « Show Less
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SD memory cards are limited to less than 4GB according to the standard. SDHC is a newer extension of the SD memory card standard allowing memory cards to be designed with more memory than 4GB (up to 32GB). While the Rebel XS can use either SD or SDHC cards, your computer may not be able to read the newer SDHC cards if its a few years old so you may need an external SD/SDHC card reader.Generally speaking, photos can be copied faster from a class 6 memory card to your computer when you're using a memory card reader. A Class 6 may also help a bit when you're shooting in burst mode and hit the maximum. A class 4 card will work perfectly fine, just somewhat slower when transfering your photos. SD memory cards are limited to less than 4GB according to the standard. SDHC is a newer extension of the SD memory card standard allowing memory cards to be designed with more memory than 4GB (up to 32GB). While the Rebel XS can use either SD or SDHC cards, your computer may not be able to read the newer SDHC cards if its a few years old so you may need an external SD/SDHC card reader.Generally speaking, photos can be copied faster from a class 6 memory card to your computer when you're using a memory card reader. A Class 6 may also help a bit when you're shooting in burst mode... » Read More SD memory cards are limited to less than 4GB according to the standard. SDHC is a newer extension of the SD memory card standard allowing memory cards to be designed with more memory than 4GB (up to 32GB). While the Rebel XS can use either SD or SDHC cards, your computer may not be able to read the newer SDHC cards if its a few years old so you may need an external SD/SDHC card reader.Generally speaking, photos can be copied faster from a class 6 memory card to your computer when you're using a memory card reader. A Class 6 may also help a bit when you're shooting in burst mode and hit the maximum. A class 4 card will work perfectly fine, just somewhat slower when transfering your photos. « Show Less
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Hi Anita,Technology Guy gave pretty good information - if you have a Windows 7 PC, you should be fine. For this particular camera, I would recommend this memory card: SanDisk Ultra II SDHC 4GB SD Memory Card (SDSDRH-004G-A11, US Retail Package). It's what I have, and I use it with this camera. It's a good value and performs at the speed advertised. I'm not sure, but I think this package includes a card reader, as well (not sure; I got mine from Sears as card-only).Hope that helps!
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My kit was the lesser package, 32gb card. I asked the same question, someone told they got a class 10 Fujifilm. I ordered mine, and got a class 10 Sony (40Mbps) card. Beach Camera, if you your reasearch isn't a two bit operation, they'll give a card that'll work, mine works flawlessly, and I do iALL full HD video. So in relation, I hope that might help answer your question.
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SD memory cards are limited to less than 4GB according to the standard. SDHC is a newer extension of the SD memory card standard allowing memory cards to be designed with more memory than 4GB (up to 32GB). While the Rebel XS can use either SD or SDHC cards, your computer may not be able to read the newer SDHC cards if its a few years old so you may need an external SD/SDHC card reader. Generally speaking, photos can be copied faster from a class 6 memory card to your computer when you're using a memory card reader. A Class 6 may also help a bit when you're shooting in burst mode and hit the maximum. A class 4 card will work perfectly fine, just somewhat slower when transfering your photos.
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Bethany: As far as I know, your Samsung camera should accept any micro sd card. The only problem is if the memory (sd card,etc) is proprietary such as a Sony memory stick(for some Sony cameras). Please remember the "class" is important. Class 10 is much faster at saving and reading than a class 2. There will not be as much delay between each picture you take on your camera with a higher class (10). Anything below class 6 for cameras is pretty much wasted. Besides, Amazon will be wonderful about returns is you are not satisfied. Regards, Jim Bethany: As far as I know, your Samsung camera should accept any micro sd card. The only problem is if the memory (sd card,etc) is proprietary such as a Sony memory stick(for some Sony cameras). Please remember the "class" is important. Class 10 is much faster at saving and reading than a class 2. There will not be as much delay between each picture you take on your camera with a higher class (10). Anything below class 6 for cameras is pretty much wasted. Besides, Amazon will be wonderful about returns is you are not satisfied. Regards, Jim
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I don't know how much it really matters, but I purchased two "Transcend" brand 16GB Class 10 cards at the same time as the camera. They worked fine. I also used an older "PNY" 8GB Class 4 card in it and it worked fine. Took about 2,200 photos total, above and below the water.
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I got mine T2i someplace else because Amazon was out, but they included a Transcend 8gb class 10 and I could only get 9 pictures on continuous before it slowed down. I ordered and received a Sandisk Extreme III class 10 4g from Amazon and now I can do over 40 continous(didn't bother to figure out if there is a number bigger). So if your using continuous and need get lots of frames go with the Sandisk Extreme III, for single frame anything will work. I haven't tried the HD.SanDisk 4GB Extreme III - SDHC Class 10 High Performance memory card (SDSDX3-004G-P31, Retail Packaging) - NEW 30MB/s version I got mine T2i someplace else because Amazon was out, but they included a Transcend 8gb class 10 and I could only get 9 pictures on continuous before it slowed down. I ordered and received a Sandisk Extreme III class 10 4g from Amazon and now I can do over 40 continous(didn't bother to figure out if there is a number bigger). So if your using continuous and need get lots of frames go with the Sandisk Extreme III, for single frame anything will work. I haven't tried the HD.SanDisk 4GB Extreme III - SDHC Class 10 High Performance memory... » Read More I got mine T2i someplace else because Amazon was out, but they included a Transcend 8gb class 10 and I could only get 9 pictures on continuous before it slowed down. I ordered and received a Sandisk Extreme III class 10 4g from Amazon and now I can do over 40 continous(didn't bother to figure out if there is a number bigger). So if your using continuous and need get lots of frames go with the Sandisk Extreme III, for single frame anything will work. I haven't tried the HD.SanDisk 4GB Extreme III - SDHC Class 10 High Performance memory card (SDSDX3-004G-P31, Retail Packaging) - NEW 30MB/s version « Show Less
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There's one right here on Amazon, Kodak C1530 EASYSHARE Digital Camera Memory Card 8GB (SDHC) Secure Digital High Capacity Class 4 Flash Card, but you can use any SD or SDHC card like SanDisc and other. If you make a lot of videos buy a large storage card, like 16GB, if not, buy a small one, like 4MB. Take pictures, be happy!
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the higher the class the better, but from sd specs alone, technically a class 4 at 4 megs/second should be sufficient since it can write atleast 3.6 gigs in 15 minutes, when you only need 1 gig per 15 minutes for this camera. I would suggest getting atleast a class 4 just to be on the safe side. (although a class 2 will be 1.8 gigs per 15 minutes), so you need a card that can write at fast speeds.
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I had a Transcend 16 GB Class 10 Card in my T2i, and it would take photos, yet not record 1080 HD video, after a few short clips! Canon Tech Sprt told me, that although the card was rated at Class 10, it was dropping down below class 6 at certain times during its use! That the camera was only designed and tested and meant to be used with an ACTUAL CLASS 6 CARD! If you can believe that! I now have a 16 GB Class 10 Lexar Card in it, and it is working fine. (Class 6, is cited in the owners manual.)
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I think the one I got is a class 6, but since I use it in my tablet as extra storage for pictures and music speed is less important. I don't download movies or create videos where I believe higher class like 10, with max speed, may be needed. I use plenty of class 4 regulare sd cards for still photos with no problems.
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It does depend on your need, but not for the reasons referenced in other answers. A) are you going to shoot video or continuous (sports)? If so you want a faster card Class 6 minimum but probably class 10. Also if you shoot Raw or video you want at least 8gb but probably 16gb in size. Another question is; if you buy one big card 32 or 64 and lose the card or it becomes corrupted you lose all your photos. All professionals recommend multiple smaller size cards for this reason instead of 1 big card. I use a 16gb Sandisk pro Class 10 high speed card, which covers everything and has a free data recovery feature if needed. If this helps please hit the "yes" button! Thanks. It does depend on your need, but not for the reasons referenced in other answers. A) are you going to shoot video or continuous (sports)? If so you want a faster card Class 6 minimum but probably class 10. Also if you shoot Raw or video you want at least 8gb but probably 16gb in size. Another question is; if you buy one big card 32 or 64 and lose the card or it becomes corrupted you lose all your photos. All professionals recommend multiple smaller size cards for this reason instead of 1 big card. I use a 16gb Sandisk pro Class 10 high speed card, which covers everything and has a free data... » Read More It does depend on your need, but not for the reasons referenced in other answers. A) are you going to shoot video or continuous (sports)? If so you want a faster card Class 6 minimum but probably class 10. Also if you shoot Raw or video you want at least 8gb but probably 16gb in size. Another question is; if you buy one big card 32 or 64 and lose the card or it becomes corrupted you lose all your photos. All professionals recommend multiple smaller size cards for this reason instead of 1 big card. I use a 16gb Sandisk pro Class 10 high speed card, which covers everything and has a free data recovery feature if needed. If this helps please hit the "yes" button! Thanks. « Show Less
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The camera is capable of using all 3 types of cards. SDHC and SDXC give you the largest capacities. SD cards max out at 4 gigs. SDHC max out at 32 gigs and SDXC can go up to 2 Terabytes but typical cards are 64 to 128 gigs and they are $$$$. I bought a 16 gig SDHC class 10 for my camera. Each image at full resolution is about 5 to 7 MB in size. A 4 minute movie in full HD is about 140 MB in size. Class 10 is the fastest class and can read/write fast enough to keep up with HD video recording without lag. they are all flash memory type cards.
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Honestly I don't know what it supports. I would assume for the best quality you would need to use a class 10 but as long as it is a memory card that fits in the slot I would assume it would work. I would email customer service or call them and ask which kind they support. I got my card from them and I noticed that their description doesn't say what kind of class memory card they use. Hope this helps :)
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What class memory card did you get? The owner's manual states you should use class 6 SDHC cards for HD video. You may be able to use class 4 cards, but there's very little price difference. So get a class 6 card and be done with it. The camera rocks, so take the card back, not the camera. Oh, and set video to AVCHD, not MPEG.
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You'll want to get at least a 16 or 32 GB Fast transfer speed MicroSDHC Memory Card. The fast transfer is important so you don't waste time downloading pictures and videos to your computer, so stay away from Class 4 cards unless you enjoy twiddling your thumbs. Class 10 is the way to go. If you plan on many videos the 32 GB card is best. Memory cards are inexpensive these days; a reputable card by SanDisk (SDSDQU-032G-AFFP-A) is only $24.12 at amazon. I used to spend that much on developing just one roll of film in the old cameras.
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I am having a problem with 32GB class 10 card, where it just stops recording. Also I was only getting a few days of use. Having to clear files every other day is not acceptable. So I switched to 16GB class 4 card and it seems to have worked. I have just started using it, but it is recording 6 days and counting... so I hope that fixed it. If not I am selling this one. I do enjoy having a camera in the car. This one does a good job except for this possible issue. However If I upgrade I will get one with front and rear camera.... you can get hit from the rear just as easy from the rear. However this was a low cost effective device worth trying. I am having a problem with 32GB class 10 card, where it just stops recording. Also I was only getting a few days of use. Having to clear files every other day is not acceptable. So I switched to 16GB class 4 card and it seems to have worked. I have just started using it, but it is recording 6 days and counting... so I hope that fixed it. If not I am selling this one. I do enjoy having a camera in the car. This one does a good job except for this possible issue. However If I upgrade I will get one with front and rear camera.... you can get hit from the rear just as easy from the rear.... » Read More I am having a problem with 32GB class 10 card, where it just stops recording. Also I was only getting a few days of use. Having to clear files every other day is not acceptable. So I switched to 16GB class 4 card and it seems to have worked. I have just started using it, but it is recording 6 days and counting... so I hope that fixed it. If not I am selling this one. I do enjoy having a camera in the car. This one does a good job except for this possible issue. However If I upgrade I will get one with front and rear camera.... you can get hit from the rear just as easy from the rear. However this was a low cost effective device worth trying. « Show Less
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heres the problem, the newer cameras almost always require faster sd cards, some even recommend you use a class 10 card. Being that you have a 6 yr old camera, you might also own older slower sd cards. The newer cards are no longer as expensive as they used to be. You can find a 32gig class 10 hcsd card for about $30 dollars ( http://www.amazon.com/Memory-Panasonic-DMC-GH2-Digital-Camera/dp/B004HQBQ24/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1401632586&sr=8-4&keywords=class+10+hcsd+card) . This is about what it cost to get a 16gig class 4 card, just a few years ago. so there you go, definitely get a class 10 card from now on, all your newer cameras pretty much need them.