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Tariq Peter · September 17th, 2011, 04:19 PM

How many hours of video can I record on a 32GB SDHC Card If I were to record full 1080p? I have been told that its around 90 Mins. For a 16 Hour shoot that is going to cost me around £350 - £400 OMG is that right?

Keith Betters · September 17th, 2011, 10:00 PM

Yes, a 32GB will hold about 80-90 minutes of footage. Just take a laptop with you and you can off load the cards after their full. In reality you will need at least 2 cards. So you can be filming while you off load the other. That's ideal but it all depends on your situation. You might need at least 4-5 cards to get through each day and off load at night. Or you can buy a standalone harddrive that reads memory cards, but I think laptops do the job just fine!

Nigel Barker · September 18th, 2011, 02:52 AM

For all the Canon DSLRs 3 minutes of video equals approximately a 1GB file.

The advantage of a Nexto DI or HyperDrive Colorspace standalone unit is that unlike a laptop they fit in your pocket.

I wouldn't worry too much about unloading cards on the day. Just keep them safe until you get home. Don't re-use them until you have at least two copies on separate disk drives.

You really shouldn't be shooting continuously with a DSLR like you do with a camcorder. The 12 minute file limit will prevent that for a start but the whole style of shooting is different with many short clips being the norm. For a 12 hour long wedding day shoot I will rarely end up with more than 3 hours of footage with my Canon DSLRs.

Taky Cheung · September 18th, 2011, 11:05 PM

I have 16 of Sandisk 16GB SD cards. Each one holds about 45 minutes.

With tapes, I usually let it record.. now with memory card, I only record when it is needed. Last weekend 8 hour wedding, I recorded 11 SD cards.

Kin Lau · September 19th, 2011, 02:02 PM

Using a downloader is much more convenient and sometimes the only option especially if your operating in conditions and areas where plug-in power or space is limited. My HyperDrive Colorspace can download at about 30MB/s and will download about 250gigs on one charge. You can't always stop to setup a laptop, and you sure don't want to downloading to a laptop while on the run.

Tariq Peter · September 20th, 2011, 09:54 AM

Has anybody tried the 7day shop 32GB - Class 10 memory cards? The price seems to good to be true.

Taky Cheung · September 20th, 2011, 09:56 AM

If it's too good to be true, it probably is =)

I won't be using ADATA or Transcend for my vacation photos and videos. For professional work, and wedding work, I can't take the chance of coming home with some corrupted footage files :)

Tariq Peter · September 20th, 2011, 10:26 AM

I have seen bad reviews for all memory cards even the Sandisk, I did not think that it would be that big of an issue but finding a low cost Class10 card seems to be harder than I thought. They should sell a pack of 5 and reduce the cost.

Nigel Barker · September 20th, 2011, 11:25 AM

I have been very happy with Transcend Compact Flash cards for my 5DII (both 133X &400X) & have been equally happy with Transcend 32 GB Class 10 SDHC for my 600D at just £33.82 from Amazon

Transcend - Flash memory card - 32 GB - Class 10 - SDHC: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

Tariq Peter · September 20th, 2011, 11:39 AM

£169 for 5 Transcend - Flash memory card - 32 GB - Class 10 - SDHC "Ouch"

Nigel Barker · September 20th, 2011, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tariq Peter

£169 for 5 Transcend - Flash memory card - 32 GB - Class 10 - SDHC "Ouch"

They are a less than half the price of similar cards from SanDisk & are a bargain at that price. They are decent quality from a good manufacturer & you will not find better at the price. You would be mad to buy cheaper cards from unknown brands when filming weddings professionally.

Pat Flores · October 1st, 2011, 10:09 PM

Has anyone experienced a transcend card that works on one camera but not the other?

I had a 32gb work on a t2i and a t3i but for some reason didnt work on my 60D...

since we are in the subject of memory cards...i didnt want to set up a new thread...

Charles Newcomb · October 2nd, 2011, 01:24 PM

I always reformat the card each time I insert it, not just when I change cameras, and I think that's kept me from having any problems... that, and using only Hoodman cards.

Konrad Haskins · October 2nd, 2011, 10:16 PM

I've had problems with a 32GB Transcend card. It's being replaced by Transcend right now. There is lots of negative feedback for them on Amazon.

Pat Flores · October 3rd, 2011, 12:54 AM

Yeah I am not sold on Transcends yet...PNY is only good up to 16Gb...so for my 32Gb purchase I am just going to shell out the money for the 45mb/s Sandisk....

September 17th, 2011, 04:19 PM	#1
Tariq Peter Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Manchester England Posts: 435	Memory Card How many hours of video can I record on a 32GB SDHC Card If I were to record full 1080p? I have been told that its around 90 Mins. For a 16 Hour shoot that is going to cost me around £350 - £400 OMG is that right?

September 17th, 2011, 10:00 PM	#2
Keith Betters Regular Crew Join Date: May 2011 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 87	Re: Memory Card Yes, a 32GB will hold about 80-90 minutes of footage. Just take a laptop with you and you can off load the cards after their full. In reality you will need at least 2 cards. So you can be filming while you off load the other. That's ideal but it all depends on your situation. You might need at least 4-5 cards to get through each day and off load at night. Or you can buy a standalone harddrive that reads memory cards, but I think laptops do the job just fine!

September 18th, 2011, 02:52 AM	#3
Nigel Barker Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK Posts: 3,531	Re: Memory Card For all the Canon DSLRs 3 minutes of video equals approximately a 1GB file. The advantage of a Nexto DI or HyperDrive Colorspace standalone unit is that unlike a laptop they fit in your pocket. I wouldn't worry too much about unloading cards on the day. Just keep them safe until you get home. Don't re-use them until you have at least two copies on separate disk drives. You really shouldn't be shooting continuously with a DSLR like you do with a camcorder. The 12 minute file limit will prevent that for a start but the whole style of shooting is different with many short clips being the norm. For a 12 hour long wedding day shoot I will rarely end up with more than 3 hours of footage with my Canon DSLRs.

September 18th, 2011, 11:05 PM	#4
Taky Cheung Inner Circle Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, USA Posts: 2,114	Re: Memory Card I have 16 of Sandisk 16GB SD cards. Each one holds about 45 minutes. With tapes, I usually let it record.. now with memory card, I only record when it is needed. Last weekend 8 hour wedding, I recorded 11 SD cards. __________________ LA Color Pros Blog RODE Authorized Reseller . Comer LED Camera Lights . TakyBox HTML5 Menu Generator

September 19th, 2011, 02:02 PM	#5
Kin Lau Major Player Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 385	Re: Memory Card Using a downloader is much more convenient and sometimes the only option especially if your operating in conditions and areas where plug-in power or space is limited. My HyperDrive Colorspace can download at about 30MB/s and will download about 250gigs on one charge. You can't always stop to setup a laptop, and you sure don't want to downloading to a laptop while on the run.

September 20th, 2011, 09:54 AM	#6
Tariq Peter Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Manchester England Posts: 435	Re: Memory Card Has anybody tried the 7day shop 32GB - Class 10 memory cards? The price seems to good to be true.

September 20th, 2011, 09:56 AM	#7
Taky Cheung Inner Circle Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, USA Posts: 2,114	Re: Memory Card If it's too good to be true, it probably is =) I won't be using ADATA or Transcend for my vacation photos and videos. For professional work, and wedding work, I can't take the chance of coming home with some corrupted footage files :) __________________ LA Color Pros Blog RODE Authorized Reseller . Comer LED Camera Lights . TakyBox HTML5 Menu Generator

September 20th, 2011, 10:26 AM	#8
Tariq Peter Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Manchester England Posts: 435	Re: Memory Card I have seen bad reviews for all memory cards even the Sandisk, I did not think that it would be that big of an issue but finding a low cost Class10 card seems to be harder than I thought. They should sell a pack of 5 and reduce the cost.

September 20th, 2011, 11:25 AM	#9
Nigel Barker Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK Posts: 3,531	Re: Memory Card I have been very happy with Transcend Compact Flash cards for my 5DII (both 133X &400X) & have been equally happy with Transcend 32 GB Class 10 SDHC for my 600D at just £33.82 from Amazon Transcend - Flash memory card - 32 GB - Class 10 - SDHC: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories Transcend - Flash memory card - 32 GB - Class 10 - SDHC: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

September 20th, 2011, 11:39 AM	#10
Tariq Peter Major Player Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Manchester England Posts: 435	Re: Memory Card £169 for 5 Transcend - Flash memory card - 32 GB - Class 10 - SDHC "Ouch"

October 1st, 2011, 10:09 PM	#12
Pat Flores Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North Hollywood, CA Posts: 27	Re: Memory Card Has anyone experienced a transcend card that works on one camera but not the other? I had a 32gb work on a t2i and a t3i but for some reason didnt work on my 60D... since we are in the subject of memory cards...i didnt want to set up a new thread...

October 2nd, 2011, 01:24 PM	#13
Charles Newcomb Major Player Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Salida, Colorado Posts: 561	Re: Memory Card I always reformat the card each time I insert it, not just when I change cameras, and I think that's kept me from having any problems... that, and using only Hoodman cards.

October 2nd, 2011, 10:16 PM	#14
Konrad Haskins Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 148	Re: Memory Card I've had problems with a 32GB Transcend card. It's being replaced by Transcend right now. There is lots of negative feedback for them on Amazon.

October 3rd, 2011, 12:54 AM	#15
Pat Flores Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North Hollywood, CA Posts: 27	Re: Memory Card Yeah I am not sold on Transcends yet...PNY is only good up to 16Gb...so for my 32Gb purchase I am just going to shell out the money for the 45mb/s Sandisk....