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Dex (DexX7) 8 pts
May 10, 2007 7:32 PM
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Has anyone successfully used a SDHC card in a Canon SD1000?

I purchased an A-Data 4GB class 6 card for use in my new SD1000. I get a "Memory Card Error" each time the camera's turned on. Canon told me that it will take any SDHC card up to 2TB but, refused to tell me of any compatible cards and advised me to just keep trying different cards. That's very poor customer service and can get expensive and frustrating! Since I'll have to pay a restocking fee this time, I'd like to get it right the second time around.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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Ben Keough (DeadWolfBones) 10632 pts
May 11, 2007 1:29 AM
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Dex,

Have you tried formatting the card via a card reader or another camera? It might be a formatting problem and not a beef that the camera has with that particular brand/model of card.

However, it seems like a lot of reviewers at newegg and other places are complaining about this particular card not working in their devices. And it's not just Canon cameras, either. Sony and Sanyo products also seem to have issues with it.

It might just be a lemon card. My advice is to do some research in terms of customer reviews and see which cards are rated highest for cameras.

Sorry, this probably isn't terribly helpful. :[
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Dex (DexX7) 8 pts
May 11, 2007 5:30 AM
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Hello Ben,

Thanks for the reply. That was my current plan of action. I'm currently awaiting my card reader now. I will attempt to format the card via pc and then try it again. Unfortunately, I don't have another camera as this was my 1st purchase after extensive research.

What scares me is that I have yet to find anyone that has provided a customer review anywhere that states they are using a SDHC card!

If all else fails, I'll return it and get a spec. 1 card, or two.

Yes, your response was very helpful in that it confirmed my plan of action.
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bukit97 (bukit97) 12611 pts
May 19, 2007 11:09 PM
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Dex,
Perhaps it pays to remember that formatting memory cards with a PC usually render it un-recognizable by the camera.

All memory cards to be used on a camera should preferably be formatted by the camera itself.

Although Canon specifications mentioned that SD1000 works with SDHC cards, you probably will be alright if you buy Sandisk or Kingston. Otherwise, you can go one step lower and buy the 2 gig cards which are more likely to work without much problem.
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Dex (DexX7) 8 pts
May 20, 2007 7:30 AM
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Hello Bukit97,

Thanks for the response. Yes, I remember reading that somewhere. While I've never had a problem with FAT16 cards, this might be a problem with FAT32.

I've been going back and forth with Canon support and they suggested that I try formatting the card with my computer to see if the camera would then recognize it. This did not work either and Canon support refuses to answer my repeated question of what cards were actually used for the testing and verification of SDHC compatibility. I don't think they tested SDHC at all.

I've already started buying 2Gb cards however, my next SDHC endeavor will be either a Kingston or Sandisk, preferably in that order.

It's just very frustrating to do extensive research on an item prior to purchase only to discover that the manufacturer's documentation is either false or greatly exaggerated. I even went to sdcard.com to gain a better understanding of the SDHC specification BEFORE I purchased the camera! This purchase was well planned.

Does anyone else wonder why NO Canon SD1000 owners have come forth and stated the successful usage of a SDHC card??? Surely, I can't be the ONLY person that has tried!

Does anyone else wonder why Canon refuses to disclose what cards were used in testing???

Canon's docs and customer support states this camera will take ALL SDHC cards not just some of them. My research has determined that this camera model will NOT take ANY SDHC card and Canon has supported my conclusion by refusing to disclose any information to the contrary.

If and when I decide to buy and try a Kingston or Sandisk SDHC card, I will be happy to post the results here. But for now, I am still waiting to hear from any SD1000 owner that has used any SDHC card with success.
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Sam 39 pts
May 30, 2007 5:52 PM
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I just recieved a Kingston 4GB SDHC class 2 card for use in my SD1000 and it works just fine. I was afraid it might give me trouble after researching it and not finding anything except this thread. My Kingston 2GB 120x card has been just fine and when I put the new 4GB card in it reported 3.7GB. I low level formatted it in the camera before I attempted to use it. I tested it with the 640x480 30fps movie mode and the Highest res lowest compresion continuous mode. Movies are fine but continuous mode hesitates after 4 or 5 images and only averages 1.25 fps vs 1.75 fps and no hesitation with the 2GB card. I reccomend that you get a class 6 card if you use continuous shooting mode in highest res.
Just in case your interested the 2GB card is limited only by the camera and should have a speed of 18MB/sec the 4GB is guarenteed to write 2MB/sec but this one is able to do a little better than 5MB/sec. or 36X.
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Dex (DexX7) 8 pts
June 6, 2007 2:01 PM
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Thanks to All that responded to my request. Previously, I agreed with buckit97 that Kingston or Sandisk would be my best options. Sam has confirmed the Kingston SDHC cards as compatible and I'm currently using a Sandisk with mine.

Since my question was "Has anyone successfully used a SDHC card in a Canon SD1000", I would mark Sam's response as the best answer.

So there you have it: KINGSTON and SANDISK SDHC cards are compatible with the Canon PowerShot SD1000 camera. All other cards have been unconfirmed.
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bukit97 (bukit97) 12611 pts
June 6, 2007 6:28 PM
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Thanks for confirming that Kingston and Sandisk SDHC works on Canon Powershot SD1000 and that you have solved your problem by using Sandisk while Sam has found Kingston also works on his camera.

This itself is good enough for me and my confidence in Canon products.
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Grouminou 2 pts
June 8, 2007 12:25 PM
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I'm using a 4gig SDHC Pro Max 150x from ATP that I got from Future Shop in special at 90$ and it works great. I did nothing else than putting it in the camera... :)
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Grouminou 2 pts
June 8, 2007 12:25 PM
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I forgot a detail: 90$ was in Canadian dollars...
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Dex (DexX7) 8 pts
June 10, 2007 2:37 PM
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Thanks Grouminou,

I'll add the ATP Pro Max to my list of compatible cards. So far, that makes Kingston, SanDisk, and ATP. Thanks again to everyone!
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zee 27 pts
June 11, 2007 4:37 PM
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I have just ordered Dane-Elec 4GB Secure Digital High Capacity from Buy.com, waiting for it to see if it works in my SD1000.
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Dex (DexX7) 8 pts
June 12, 2007 11:19 PM
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Thanks zee,

Let us know of the results and good luck! I haven't read much positive about Buy.com. I don't mean to scare you but if you check Resellerratings.com, you won't see a "pretty picture".
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Ben Keough (DeadWolfBones) 10632 pts
June 14, 2007 11:57 PM
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Buy.com is fairly reliable. If you check the resellerratings for Amazon.com, for instance, they're carrying a 6.x rating and I'd have no problem guaranteeing good results from them. Buy.com has a semi-bad reputation because of a few problems with rebates and whatnot, but they're solid.
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Chicago 0 pts
June 17, 2007 2:48 PM
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Zee why dont you post your experience with Dan Elec 4GB as I was also planning to buy the same.
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T Seattle 0 pts
June 24, 2007 3:13 PM
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Just purchased PNY 4GB SDHC Class 4 - low level formatted and it works! (On sale at Best Buy $50 US)
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unbreakable 0 pts
June 27, 2007 3:01 PM
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i was wondering if class 4 would be fast enough or is class 6 a ot better to take movies at decent fps with the sd1000 ???
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Dex (DexX7) 8 pts
July 13, 2007 8:57 AM
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Thanks T Seattle,

The list of SDHC cards compatible with the Canon SD1000 so far is:

Kingston
SanDisk
ATP
PNY
Toshiba

Thanks to All and if you keep sharing the knowledge, I'll keep updating this list!
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Zee 0 pts
September 7, 2007 6:06 AM
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Sorry for posting late. My order was cancelled for Dane 4gb card. I still use the 1gb cards. Waiting to buy a 4 or 8gb card soon.
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Melissa 0 pts
November 6, 2007 4:53 PM
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Okay, so SDHC 4GB works for Canon sd1000

BUT what does the "class" mean? I'm new at this, and i'm looking at EBAY to buy sdcards.
is there a certain speed rating these cards should have? what am i looking for exactly?
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Sam 39 pts
November 6, 2007 6:45 PM
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Melissa,
The class is basically a performance spec for the SDHC memory. The class sets minimum speeds the card must meet, however many cards will exceed the minimum but are not guarenteed to. A class 2 card will do almost everything this camera is capable of except max resolution continuous shooting. But with the prices so low I would buy the fastest card I could find incase I had a need for it later in another unit.
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Sonny Blanco 0 pts
November 26, 2007 5:37 PM
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I bought the SanDisk SDHC 4gb Class 2 Card from Circuit City for $27.99. IT WORKS.
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James Bond 1 pts
December 14, 2007 4:17 PM
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I bought a 4 gig SanDisk Ultra II SDHC for my SD1000. It works great.
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Dennis 1 pts
January 4, 2008 11:12 PM
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I'm using a Transcend SDHC 8g and it works fine
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realfish 0 pts
January 6, 2008 4:18 AM
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I am wondering whether SD1000 could use 8G SDHC card?
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Dex (DexX7) 8 pts
January 7, 2008 4:56 PM
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Hi realfish,

Yes, the SD1000 can use any SDHC card of any size as long as it conforms to the SDHC format. The post right above yours is from an owner using a 8gb card. If you look at my previous post, you'll see a list of card makers that have been confirmed as compatible with the SD1000.

Hope this helps......Dex
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vulgy 0 pts
February 26, 2008 11:17 PM
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I was having trouble with a pny SDHC 4G class 4 in my SD1000, pictures will come up fine on the camera but I cant move them to computer, it just locks up. I have formatted three times on the camera. I have a 1G that works just fine. Anyone want to purchase a 4g? lol.
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vulgy 0 pts
February 27, 2008 8:38 PM
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FYI- Had more time to play with it, and apparently the card is fine I'm just having problems with the card reader on the computer. If I use the USB cord that came with the camera I can transfer the pictures just not through my card reader. I'll have to check for any upgrades or new drivers for the reader.
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stew 0 pts
March 17, 2008 6:27 PM
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Vulgy, I believe the card reader has to be highspeed to read the SDHC cards.
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SP 0 pts
July 2, 2008 12:00 PM
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just transfer files to your computer via the USB cable, that should work fine if your don't have a SDHC card reader.
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theJesus 1 pts
November 18, 2008 11:03 AM
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Has anybody confirmed SDHC class 6 cards to work with this camera?

I see a lot of posts saying "I have X card and it works great," but the only people that mentioned what class card it was were using class 4 or less. Most people haven't even said what class the card they have is :/
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sd1000 1 pts
December 14, 2008 12:46 AM
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I have ordered a PQI 4gb SDHC class 6 card for my sd 1000......has any one used this card successfully?
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theJesus 1 pts
December 14, 2008 5:35 AM
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I have no idea, but I'll give you a cookie if you post your results here when it arrives :)
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big mike 0 pts
December 15, 2008 5:09 PM
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I'm using an 8 GB SDHC card from PQI (class unknown) in my 1000, and it works great.
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abbas 0 pts
December 26, 2008 3:05 PM
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I just bought a 8 GB SDHC (2) made by LEXAR and it works just fine with SD1000
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sd1000 1 pts
January 1, 2009 8:25 PM
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I got my card...PQI 4gb SDHC class 6 card for my sd 1000 and its working Great!!
hey....theJesus, ur cookie is due.. :)
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theJesus 1 pts
January 2, 2009 10:01 PM
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[img]http://www.driveinpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/chocolate_chip_cookie.jpg[/img]

k, so bbcode doesn't work? whatever, that's the url to your cookie regardless
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LC 0 pts
January 27, 2009 1:54 AM
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I just tried a 4GB SanDisk Extreme III SDHC (Class 6) and my Canon SD1000 loves it. It detected 3.7 GB right away without any re-formatting.
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Gordon Shumway 1 pts
April 21, 2009 5:59 PM
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I just got two 'pqi' 8 gb SDHC class 6 cards- 30$ for both shipped (supermediastore.com). Planned to use them to run linux installs on my eeePC. Not only do they work in that, my Canon just went from 300+ pics to 2400+ with no problem. I started to get scared that my newish Dell laptop wouldn't recognize the HC cards, but it does too.

3 for 3. I'll never have to worry about running out of digital film again.

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Chrissie. 0 pts
June 15, 2009 5:29 PM
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could anybody help me.
right, i recently bought a Samsung ES15 Camera, it was working all fine with my Lexar sdhc 4gb memory card.. but now everytime i attempt to put my memory card into the camera, a light flashes continuously and the top and it shows me a card error warning.. i need some advice soon-ish please.
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