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Question posted by jimford on June 19th, 2017

Size Of Memory Card ?

I have a Pentax "K100D"camera pleas advise the max.capacity SD card I can use!

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Answer #1: Posted by mabelhines on June 19th, 2017 8:24 AM
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If you're using a regular SD card, then 2 GB. If you're using a high capacity SD card (SDHC), then 32 GB.

In my photography class, I learned it's best to not go higher than a 32 GB. The quality of the images remains higher, and if t he card corrupts, you won't lose as many images.

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User Manual - Page 3

... the camera with the telephoto lens may damage your nearest PENTAX service center. Viewing the sun directly with the telephoto lens attached, as smoke or a strange odor, stop use immediately,...it being swallowed by mistake, keep the SD Memory Card out of the reach of electric shock. • If the camera interior is accidentally swallowed. • Always use , such as viewing the sun may ...
User Manual - Page 4

... inserting batteries correctly may cause explosion or a fire. • The batteries should be used for long periods. • Do not place your data to smoke. Disassembling the batteries...not disassemble the batteries. Of the batteries that it is the risk of your camera or recording media (SD Memory Card), etc. • Do not clean the product with clothing when discharging the flash...
User Manual - Page 5

... gases, or salts. Remove from vibrations of the camera and surroundings are recommended every one to two years to the PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX PHOTO Laboratory 3 Operating Manual (Windows users: p.9, ... to remove dust accumulated on the camera. • Refer to "Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card" (p.30) regarding the SD Memory Card. • Use a lens brush to better serve you...
User Manual - Page 6

... 24 Inserting the Batteries 25 Batteries 26 Battery Level Indicator 27 Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (new batteries 27 Using the AC Adapter (Optional 28 Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card 29 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level 31 Turning the Camera On and Off 32 Initial Settings 33 Setting the Display Language 33 Setting...
User Manual - Page 9

...Compatibility with the Built-in Flash 158 Using an External Flash (Optional 160 Settings During Playback 167 Changing Playback Display Method 167 Setting the Slideshow Display Interval 168 Camera Settings 169 Formatting the SD Memory Card 169 Turning the Beep On and Off... Number 177 Setting the Display Instant Review and Digital Preview 177 Resetting to Default Settings 179 Resetting Rec.
User Manual - Page 14

...used because the format size for 35 mm film and CCD are wide area cross sensors. • Features a viewfinder similar to determine the focal length for easier manual focusing. The captured area (view angle) will differ between the q and 35 mm SLR cameras.... • Features a Digital Preview function for checking the image to ensure that of a conventional 35 mm camera, with a 0.85×...
User Manual - Page 25

Attaching the Strap 24 Inserting the Batteries 25 Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card .........29 Turning the Camera On and Off 32 Initial Settings 33 Attaching the Lens 37 Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter 39 Be sure to taking pictures. 2 Getting Started This chapter explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to read it and follow the instructions.
User Manual - Page 30

... manual when using the LCD monitor for a long time or when connecting to your PC. 1 Make sure the camera is turned off before opening the terminal cover. 2 Connect the DC terminal on the AC adapter to the DC input terminal on the camera. 3 Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter. SD Memory Card and...
User Manual - Page 31

... • Do not remove the SD Memory Card while card access lamp is open (2). 1 2 Getting Started 2 Insert the card all the way with other cameras. Refer to fully close the card cover. Also format SD Memory Card used with the SD Memory Card label toward the LCD monitor. The camera will not turn on the SD Memory Card. Be sure to "Formatting the SD Memory Card" (p.169) for details on...
User Manual - Page 32

.... Keep it cannot be managed at your nearest PENTAX customer service center. • Format new SD Memory Cards. Also format SD Memory Card used with other cameras. 1Formatting the SD Memory Card (p.169) • If you should be taken when removing the SD Memory Card immediately after using the camera because the card may be deleted in temperature or to static electricity...
User Manual - Page 87

... of prints and date setting (O (on the print or not. 1 Press the Q button and use the four-way controller (op) to select an image. 2 Press the { button. You can order conventional photograph prints by taking the SD Memory Card with recorded images to imprint the date. Fn Exit 100-0046 Copies Date Fn All...
User Manual - Page 107

... used to the TV monitor. Item Function Page Format Formats the SD Memory Card. p.177 Sensor Cleaning Locks the mirror in the [H Set-up] menu. p.179 * Refer to p.11 of the "PENTAX PHOTO Browser 3/PENTAX ... Name Sets the method used to display indicators in which menus and messages appear. p.169 Beep Switches the beep tone on connecting the camera to the camera in the up position...
User Manual - Page 170

... the Slideshow Display Interval You can play back all images recorded on your SD Memory Card successively. (p.73) Set image display interval to start slideshow. 168 5 Press the OK button. The camera is saved. 6 Use the four-way controller (n) to select [Bright Portion]. 7 Use the four-way controller (op) to take a picture. Set in [Slideshow] in...
User Manual - Page 171

...will delete all the data on the [H Set-up] menu (p.105). 2 Press the four-way controller (p) to display the Format 5 screen. 3 Use the four-way controller (m) to take pictures. Formatting starts. Camera Settings 169 Function Reference Formatting the SD Memory Card Be sure to format new SD Memory Card with the camera before using the card. Formatting will delete protected data.
User Manual - Page 179

... OK OK Function Reference Setting the Display Instant Review and Digital Preview You can set the file number used for the most recently captured image is inserted, numbering continues...Digital Preview. The default setting is the smallest number. Set in [Instant Review] in memory and the file number will remain continuous after inserting the new SD Memory Card. When an SD Memory Card...
User Manual - Page 196

... have inserted is protected Rotation information cannot be saved. You may be used on a PC but not with this camera. Unlock the SD Memory Card. (p.30) This image is unformatted or has been formatted on the SD Memory Card. It may be viewable on this camera. Insert a new SD Memory Card or delete unwanted images. (p.29, p.79) You may be able to...
User Manual - Page 197

... is not stored The image could not be processed using the digital filter. Replace ink and print. Paper stuck in the printer Printer has run out of an SD Memory Card error. Delete unwanted images and set DPOF again. (p.79) RAW images cannot be set with other cameras. RAW images are RAW files or images captured...
User Manual - Page 198

... focus. (p.132) The Autofocus does not work Subject is outside the focusing area, aim the camera at target and press shutter release button fully. Insert SD Memory Card with a charged battery set to the s position (p.139) or select [Permitted] in [Using aperture ring] in middle of batteries. The focus mode is set to \ Set the...
User Manual - Page 201

...Specifications 199 Appendix Type TTL autofocus, auto-exposure SLR digital-still camera with builtin retractable P-TTL flash Effective Pixels ..., Print Image Matching III compatible |, C (Best), D (Better), and E (Good) Storage Medium Number of Shots SD Memory Card Size Quality Level 1 GB Capacity 512 MB 256 MB 128 MB P 3008×2008 | Approx. 90 Approx. 46 Approx. 22 Approx. 11 ...
User Manual - Page 211

... ...104, 182 Recorded Pixels 31, 115 Red-eye reduction ..........57, 164 Remaining image storage capacity 27 Remote Control 64 Reset 179, 180 Rotate 69 S Saturation 117 H (Scene 50 SD Memory Card 29 Select&Delete 81 Self-Timer 60 Sensitivity 121 Sepia (Digital Filter 76 [H Set-up] Menu ..........105, 183 Shade (White Balance) ........118 Shake Reduction...

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