SD card question

[Newsfop]

Is there an optimal SD card format to use when shooting video on a DSLR?

If so, can you make recommendations?

 

[chilipie]

Cards should be formatted as FAT32, which can easily be done in camera. Class 6 cards are recommended.

 

[Rob B]

Also name brand cards are recommended. Definitely read reviews of cards before any big purchases.

 

[Gonzo_Entertainment]

Also, I don't go bigger than 16 GB, some people even recommend only going 8GB. Less footage lost if card fails, is lost, or destroyed. Also, the act of stopping to swap cards gives the camera a chance to cool down.

 

[Rob B]

Also, I don't go bigger than 16 GB, some people even recommend only going 8GB. Less footage lost if card fails, is lost, or destroyed. Also, the act of stopping to swap cards gives the camera a chance to cool down.

I heard that too.. I almost went to 32's until I considered how much I would lose if the card failed. I plan on keeping laptops handy, and transferring data on the scene.

 

[Gonzo_Entertainment]

I heard that too.. I almost went to 32's until I considered how much I would lose if the card failed. I plan on keeping laptops handy, and transferring data on the scene.

If you do it "right", the correct methodology is to have an editing station set up on location.
You fill an 8GB or 16GB card A. When it's full you swap it for card B in the camera. At this point card A goes to the editing station where it gets dumped. The footage is verified to be good on the hard drive, then the person at the station copies the files from the main hard drive to a backup hard drive. Only then is card A formatted. When they bring you full card B, you give them back empty card A. Lather rinse repeat.