Formatting a 64gb flash card

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by tomg, Apr 19, 2012.

  1. tomg

    tomg Private First Class

    I have a Transcend 64gb flash card I intend to use with a camcorder. I don't know for sure, but I think this card is FAT formatted. If that is true, is it best to leave the card as is, or can/should the card be NTFS formatted?
    I'm a novice, so I hope this question is not too absurd!
     
    tomg, Apr 19, 2012
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  2. gman863

    gman863 MajorGeek

    To be on the safe side, I'd format the card inside the camcorder from the on screen-menu. That way you're sure it's the correct format for that model camcorder.
     
    gman863, Apr 19, 2012
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  3. tgell

    tgell Major Geek Extraordinaire

    The camcorder should notify you if the SD card needs to be formatted and format the SD card for you. Do not format to NTFS. If you cannot format in the camcorder use this utility. It is a utility designed especially for SD cards.

    https://www.sdcard.org/downloads/formatter_3/
     
    tgell, Apr 19, 2012
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  4. tgell

    tgell Major Geek Extraordinaire

    Sorry gman863, missed your post.
     
    tgell, Apr 19, 2012
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