Digital Camera DMC-FZ20

[levittownnick]

Looking to purchase a new Panasonic DMC-FZ250 and have read some of the reviews but I have a question about memory. I understand that the memory that comes with most cameras is inadequit therefore I'm looking to purchase additional "SD" memory. I see 512mb memory card for $200 and for $300, with the difference being (other than $100)that the $300 card specifies "error free".<br />Could someone explain (in layman terms)the signifinance of "error free" and why this is advantageous?

 

[BoatBuoy]

Re: Digital Camera DMC-FZ20

Something's wrong. Here's 512MB SD Kingston memory (Lifetime Warranty) for $49.00.<br /> http://www.ec.kingston.com/shop/partsinfo.asp?ktcpartno=sd/512. They don't list your particular model, but by the time you figure out how to use it, I bet they will. They do list an DMC-FZ20S

 

[Xcusme]

Re: Digital Camera DMC-FZ20

Ditto, That price seems way 'outta line.

 

[sangerwaker]

Re: Digital Camera DMC-FZ20

My Kodak uses SD cards also. Never heard of the "error free" before. Sounds licke a gimmick to me, but that price is sky high. BoatBuoy's pricing is much more in line with what you should pay.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Digital Camera DMC-FZ20

Your getting smoked on the price of a card.<br /><br />Error Free is normally a tern used in a faster speed card. SD Cards (and most falash memory cards) come in sizes and differant speeds. The higher the speed the "more" reliable the card. If you were going to use the camera in a multi shot mode where it would take a quick sequence of photos (some cameras will do this but not all) let's say a few shots per second (or even in a movie mode)I would recommend a fast memory card.<br /><br />If the camera is for home recreation use a normal card will do fine.<br /><br />A 512mb with a 8x speed is I believe the slowest and the 32X is fast. There are faster too. You should be able to pick up a 512mb card for around $60.<br /><br />Bob

 

[levittownnick]

Re: Digital Camera DMC-FZ20

Thanks folks. I'm glad that I didn't purchase anything as yet. You good folks helped save me many bucks.<br />Thanks'<br />Nick

 

[PierBridge]

Re: Digital Camera DMC-FZ20

http://www.newegg.com/ <br /><br />Newegg has a 1 GIG SD for 64.99 with .99 cent shipping.

 

[levittownnick]

Re: Digital Camera DMC-FZ20

Thanks PierBridge,<br />I jumped on your advise and have ordered the Sandisk 1GB SD Card from newegg.<br />Now all I have to do is buy the camera. In the intrim, I'll try this card in my daughter's camera (she has the same camera that I will be purchasing shortly.).<br /><br />Thanks to all for the help.<br />Happy Boating,<br />Nick

 

[PierBridge]

Re: Digital Camera DMC-FZ20

Nice looking camera your going to love the 12 X opital zoom.<br /><br /> http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonicfz5/

 

[18rabbit]

Re: Digital Camera DMC-FZ20

See Costco for SanDisk brand of SD memory at about the prices quoted above.