FlyCamone2 SD CARD

[Don Corleone]

Can someone tell me what type of SD Card to Purchase? I had a problem with a 2GB SanDisk SD Card. This was a standard multi-use SD Card I Think I purchased the wrong one. Also, is it necessary to format the SD Card before using it? I don't have a card reader with my computer. If I have to format it can I do it while the camera is connect to the USB port without any probolems? I'm running Windows XP.

[Flyboone]

Don,
Please contact our technical support crew at 866-WE-FLY-RC (866-933-5972) to discuss your problem. Most SD cards should work fine. It may be a setting or something simple they can have you do to get it working. You shouldn't have to format the card.

Thanks,
Jason Cole
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[BaracW]

Can someone tell me what type of SD Card to Purchase? I had a problem with a 2GB SanDisk SD Card. This was a standard multi-use SD Card I Think I purchased the wrong one. Also, is it necessary to format the SD Card before using it? I don't have a card reader with my computer. If I have to format it can I do it while the camera is connect to the USB port without any probolems? I'm running Windows XP.

Buy any one that has a read/write speed of at least 10mb/sec (66x). Avoid the blue SanDisks, as their highspeed cards are black.

[aeronuts]

Yes, you can format the SD card while it is installed in the FCO2 and plugged in to your computer. Just make sure the FCO2 is in "PC" mode. I have done this several times. I have to use my FCO2 as a card reader, since my computer won't recognize a 2G SD card for some reason.

And yes, get the higher speed cards for better results. They cost more, but are worth it. I think mine is pretty close to this one:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/469889-REG/Kingston_SD_2GB_U_2GB_Ultimate_120X_Secure.html

I seem to remember that mine is a 133x, but I don't have it with me right now.