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Preparations
About the Card
The following SD standard-based cards can be used.
Type of Card
Capacity
Notes
SD Memory Cards
512 MB – 2 GB •This unit is compatible with UHS-
Ι
UHS Speed Class 3
standard SDHC/SDXC memory cards.
•Operation of the cards listed on the left has been
confirmed with Panasonic brand card.
SDHC Memory Cards
4 GB – 32 GB
SDXC Memory Cards
48 GB – 128 GB
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About motion picture/4K photo recording and speed class ratings
According to the [Rec Format]
(→
and [Rec Quality]
)
of a motion picture, the
required card differs. To record 4K photos, you need a card with a speed class rating that
supports 4K photo recording. Use a card that meets the following ratings of the SD Speed
Class or UHS Speed Class.
•SD Speed Class and UHS Speed Class are the speed standards regarding continuous
writing. Confirm the SD speed by checking the card label or other card related
materials.
[Rec Format]
[Rec Quality]
Speed class
Label example
[AVCHD]
All
Class 4 or higher
[MP4]
[FHD]/[HD]
[MP4]
[4K]/[High Speed Video]
UHS Speed Class 3
When recording in 4K Photo /
[Post Focus]
UHS Speed Class 3
•Latest information:
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This site is available in English only.)
Access to the card
The access indication displays red when pictures are being
recorded on the card.
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While the camera is accessing the card (for an operation such as picture writing, reading, deletion,
or formatting), do not turn off the camera or remove the battery, card, AC adaptor (optional) or DC
coupler (optional). Do not subject the camera to vibrations, impact, or static electricity. The card or
the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally. If operation
fails due to vibration, impact or static electricity, perform the operation again.
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If you set the write-protect switch to “LOCK”, you may not be able to write, delete
or format the data or display it by recording date.
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It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer
(as electromagnetic waves, static electricity, or faults may cause data to be
damaged).