Panasonic Lumix TZ8 memory card problem

[bwriter]

I just bought a Lumix TZ8 and I am very pleased with it. However, I also purchased (from Amazon) a SanDisk 8GB Class 2 SDHC memory card. The camera will not record in Movie mode and if I leave it recording, I eventually get a message saying:
"motion recording was cancelled due to the limitation of the writing speed of the card"
When trying to replay the movie I only see a still shot from the start of the movie sequence. Is the SD memory card faulty or do I need to buy a faster memory card?
If so, what speed would you recommend?
Shouldn't I have some movie footage despite the card quality?

To check the camera I tried movie recording with the SD card removed. This time I got a message after a while saying the memory was full. But I still get the same results as with an SD card inserted; i.e., no movie to play back with only a still shot as above.

Is the camera faulty?

[corkpix]

Originally Posted by bwriter

I just bought a Lumix TZ8 and I am very pleased with it. However, I also purchased (from Amazon) a SanDisk 8GB Class 2 SDHC memory card. The camera will not record in Movie mode and if I leave it recording, I eventually get a message saying:
"motion recording was cancelled due to the limitation of the writing speed of the card"
When trying to replay the movie I only see a still shot from the start of the movie sequence.

Welcome to the forum.

You need a faster SDHC card for HD video. Panasonic recommend
class 6 or faster.

Is the SD memory card faulty or do I need to buy a faster memory card?
If so, what speed would you recommend?

Your card is fine, it is just a bit too slow for video. A class 6 is
adequate, but I would go for a class 10 since there isn't much
difference in price.

To check the camera I tried movie recording with the SD card removed. This time I got a message after a while saying the memory was full. But I still get the same results as with an SD card inserted; i.e., no movie to play back with only a still shot as above.

Is the camera faulty?

The camera only has a small amount of built-in memory. This is
not enough for HD video.

A faster card will almost certainly solve your problem.

[bwriter]

Thanks for that, Corkpix. 8GB Transcend Class card now on order.

[corkpix]

Originally Posted by bwriter

Thanks for that, Corkpix. 8GB Transcend Class card now on order.

That should sort out your video problem. The class 2 card will
make a good backup for shooting stills. There is a current thread about
Transcend cards on this forum. Most comments seem very positive.

[FiveO]

Originally Posted by corkpix

A class 6 is
adequate, but I would go for a class 10 since there isn't much
difference in price.

Nothing would be gained by using a Class 10. Panasonic is even being overly cautious recommending a Class 6 for Motion JPEG.

[corkpix]

Originally Posted by FiveO

Nothing would be gained by using a Class 10. Panasonic is even being overly cautious recommending a Class 6 for Motion JPEG.

I agree, Class 6 vs Class 10 won't make a lot of difference. However,
the Class 10 cards have become mainstream to the extent that
they don't cost any more than Class 6 these days. The eBay shop
where I buy mine are actually charging less for the Class 10.