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12-12-2011, 06:49 AM #1Registered User
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Best type of SD card for recording/shooting HD video?
Looking for recommendations on this for using with a Go Pro Hero2. I'm looking at different "classes" of cards. I read a class 10 is recommended but I have no idea what the difference is. I also didn't know how the mb/s affected video playback and recording. Also, I'm unsure about how much video I can fit on a 16 vs. 32 gb card. The last thing I want to do is buy a card and realize it works like garbage with the camera.
Thanks.
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12-12-2011, 07:41 AM #2
I use 8gb and get 1 hour at 60fps with HD. It's on contour but specs are same. Good cards cost more. I usually carry an extra but if I turn it on and off it's fine for a day. Just don't scrimp and get high quality card. Contour site has a list of rec cards and brands on their site
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12-12-2011, 08:45 AM #3Registered User
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I was going to make fun of you for not searching and how easy it would be to find this information but I've been warned if I am mean I will be banned from this forum.
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12-12-2011, 09:22 AM #4Registered User
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12-12-2011, 11:15 AM #5
i asked this when i bought my drift hd and the reply was that there were no problems with a cheap class 4 card.
so i bought a sandisk 32GB class 4. not tested in use yet tho...
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12-12-2011, 11:23 AM #6Registered User
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12-12-2011, 11:26 AM #7
http://goprouser.freeforums.org/
previous HD gopro was class 6 or higherwatch out for snakes
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12-12-2011, 11:43 AM #8
From GoPro: "Recording time will vary according to the resolution setting used and the card capacity. Here are the average recording storage times for a 32GB SD card: 1080p (30 fps): 4h 21m 960p (30 fps): 5h 26m 720p (60 fps): 4h 21 720p (30 fps): 8h 09m WVGA (60 fps): 8h 09m"
So do are you fine with ~2hrs of full quality on a 16gb or do you want a full day/couple days worth?
The class ratings refer to MB/second write (ie. record) speed. These are the minimum level the card will write at, but they can (and usually) go faster. I would stick to at least Class 6, but for the price, I think Class 10 is a no-brainer to get the best minimum performance in all conditions.
Also, check the reviews on your card and go with a reputable brand or model. Most brands have "lifetime warranties," but that doesn't matter if the contacts have scratched off on day 2 and you're not able to use the footage on your card that "can be replaced."
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12-12-2011, 12:03 PM #9
As stated, class 6 or 10....
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12-12-2011, 01:12 PM #10Registered User
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