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SAMSUNG: EVO Select 128GB MicroSDXC UHS-I U3 100MB/s Full HD & 4K UHD Memory Card with Adapter (MB-ME128HA)?
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so this post will likely devolve into complaining about r/w speeds
my question is this, is the Samsung EVO MicroSD worth $7 more
If you're looking for a size upgrade, this is the one I use
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0887GP791/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_5NFlFbRSZHTMQ
DO NOT go below this price point, cards at this size that are cheaper WILL break on you and could potentially lead to loss of data (speaking from experience).
I love having tons of games on my 3ds, and this card is perfect for that. Holds hundreds of ds and dozens of 3ds games all at once, not to mention the thousands of smaller nes/snes/genesis/GB and GBA games it'll hold.
Unrelated suggestion, but you should find a game you think he'd be interested and include it with the card (not in the card, but alongside it). I've always wanted to do that.
Shit son, is it hammered? That's a cheap GH5!
SD cards don't have to be super crazy as long as you're not shooting all-i. Any V30 would do, and plenty of sub V30s as well. I personally have had 12+ Samsung micro SDs that have worked great for years and terabytes of shooting. If you do want all-i recording I've used Sony M cards with great success, and recently bought some ProGrades that are up to the task as well.
Lenses are going to vary with what you want to shoot and how you want it to look. Architecture, macro, product, interview, sports, music videos, they all call for different tools. You can also buy adapted for the GH5 easily and look at hundreds and hundreds of other lenses outside MFT as well if you want.
I don’t re-format my card regularly because I’m always yanking it to get video off of it. I did put in a Samsung 128 gb evo card that works flawlessly in the Blueskysea dv988, Viofo dashcam, and dji mavic mini. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0887GP791/ref=ppx\_yo\_dt\_b\_search\_asin\_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
> I'm not convinced that they're compatible with a vehicle's BlueTooth system
Why not? Bluetooth is a standard; anything conforming to the standard will work.
> the music on my iPod is the music I really enjoy. It's one reason why I haven't updated the thing after 5 years*.
Surely you recognize that's a personal preference and nothing that proves one is better than the other in any universal sense. Some people like new music and/or variety, while others just want the same old thing with no variation.
> After all, why go online to find the stuff I already have?
Well because it's easier. Log into the service on any device and have your entire library immediately ready to play. Or download it once to your phone and it's stored locally with you wherever you go, without needing a redundant device. Then when you switch phones, click download once and you're good to go again, no PC, cables, or syncing necessary.
> More often than not, I'd listen to my collection than the streaming services.
With a streaming service, it's not an either/or situation the way you're framing it; with a service you can have both your library AND everything else.
> I rather have a dedicated MP3 player with a large memory capacity than a smart device that doubles as an MP3 player with reduced memory capacity.
How much memory does your ipod have? Looks like that generation maxed out at 128 gb...iphones now have double that, or if you have a different phone with expandable memory, you can get a microsd card with the same storage as your entire ipod for $20.
Your welcome. The card is a bit pricey too. Because of the 4K/faster write speed.
I bought the Samsung 128 Evo select. Currently $30. The peace of mind is worth the extra money IMO.
See how one of the cards you linked to has A1 written on it, and the other one has A2? These are standards that sandisk created which require extra hardware integrated into the card reader in order to increase read/write speeds. Unfortunately the Retroid devices do not have this extra hardware. In fact almost no device does. And when you pair an A1 or A2 card with a regular old card reader, it's actually slower than a standard microsd card.
This Samsung card is roughly the same price as the two you linked to, only it's faster due to not bothering with A1/A2. Also while most microsd cards are optimized for large sequential files like photos and video, most Samsung cards are optimized for random I/O which makes them slightly better for loading and playing video games.
I'd suggest this Samsung one. Less than $20 for a 128gb card, lifetime warranty: https://www.amazon.com/SAMSUNG-Select-microSDXC-Adapter-MB-ME128HA/dp/B0887GP791/ref=psdc_3015433011_t1_B06XFHQGB9
32gb will work if you have one, that would be room for gba roms sure. You get a card with roms and bios on it that you might want to copy to a new, reliable card.
Apologies for the delayed response…
Hey asking a knowledgeable person is the most efficient and effective solution for ignorance. I’m more than happy to answer any and all questions.
There might be a handful of exceptions but 99% of dash cams store the videos on a micro SD card purchased separately. I have the 128GB version of this Samsung card but the new generation 64GB version for $10 should work just fine for you. I have a bigger card which holds about 12-13 hours of video just in case I forget to hit the button to lock in a clip from being overwritten during a 16 hour shift driving the truck.
If you plan on buying a different card or already have a card you’d like to use and don’t know this info, here’s a few considerations for SD cards…
For use in a dash cam an SD card needs to:
1. be from a reputable manufacturer - cheap shitty brands tend to die quickly/become corrupt,
2. be capable of write speeds fast enough for the camera - each 3 minute segment the camera splits recordings into is about 700 MB
3. not be a model intended for only occasional/light use - the card will be constantly overwritten and there’s a finite number of times the memory in an SD card can be overwritten, this varies by model
4. meet the class requirement and be within min and max capacity specified by the dash cam
Relating to #3 larger capacity cards cost a bit more but will wear out more slowly… the larger the capacity, the fewer overwrite cycles in a given duration of use. This really doesn’t matter much at all though if you’re only driving and recording a couple hours a week
> However, every time you look at a dash cam on Amazon it is suggested/bundled with the EVO cards. What is the difference pro/con between Endurance and EVO cards?
FTA: EVO Micro SD card
Read this bullet:
- 10 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY: 10 Year Limited Does Not Extend to Dashcam , CCTV, Surveillance Camera and Other Write Intensive Uses
Wow, sounds like a lemon to me. I just set one up with no issues and used a factory formatted 128gb micro sd card as well. Contact Wyze get an RMA. Good luck!
Edit: This is the sd card I used.
128GB is a solid starting point. Its usually $20 or less!
It took me two years to fill mine up. And now Im ~200GB into a 256GB card after 4 years.
Unless you plan on buying a LOT of games, anything over 256GB is usually overkill.
Probably the cheapest card that can do the task with no issue is the Samsung Evo Select micro SD.
I've used these cards for years in GH5s, S1H, Canon R6, A7iii, A7sii, drones, gopros, cell phones, etc and have easily shot probably 10+ tb on 14+ cards with 0 errors or issues (as long as you properly format them before shooting).
Amazing card for the money it easily handled the low bitrates of the A7iii when I had one for about a year, as well as all those other cameras.
In general though look at the long format bitrate breakdown the other guy wrote and look at a card's write speed. You needs a write speed that can equal or hopefully slightly exceed your camera's footage bitrate. If you buy a card with a write speed that massively exceeds your camera's bitrate you won't see any benefits whatsoever, but it will cost you dearly. If you buy one that's exactly equal, or well below you might have the card stop recording or refuse to start recording when you use it.
Also there are plenty of cards that are V30, V60 and V90 certified that exceed the write speeds necessary to use instead of them. That Samsung for example has a write speed of 60 MB/s, which means it should be V30 and V60 capable, but they never had it certified.
Yeah that is really slow for read speed, but read speed is meaningless for how fast a card writes in 4K. Cards don’t really advertise write speed. Your card is actually much slower than 22MB/s in write speed. I would get something like this. It is about as cheap as you can possibly get for a decent 4K card. https://www.amazon.com/SAMSUNG-Select-microSDXC-Adapter-MB-ME128HA/dp/B0887GP791/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Micro+SD+Cards+for+4K+Video&qid=1610980303&sr=8-3
The largest capacity for your price range.
$16 for 128gb or $25 for 256GB.
Sandisk 400GB and 512GB cards are also currently on sale for their lowest prices ever.
Obviously you may never use all of the space on something that big, but I would still shoot for the 256GB card. Digital game codes or installations are a thing because the cartridges are prohibitively expensive to produce. So lots of games will have a tiny amount of data on the cart itself and will want to install the rest of the game to the SD card.
Or "bundle"/Combo packs may include only one game on the cart and the rest will included as digital downloads. ie, The borderlands legendary collection, all of the Resident Evil collections, both of the Assassins' Creed collections, ect.
It's required for game updates.
It will definitely weaken the strength of the memory chips, but honestly, these things are rated for INSANE read/writes. You'd have to game 24/7 for years to start to see failures. And then it should fail intermittently not outright. Plus, you can get 128GB drives for like $20. At that point, they're practically disposable.
Make sure you get a good strong name brand like Samsung and it will hold up well to gaming.
The S7 supports a Micro SD card up to 256GB.
You can get a 128GB one for 6 dollars more.
$600 for a camera that's not even 4k! lol
charging you $600 for a camera that's 1080p. ouch.
$218 for a microSD card that you can get for $20.
where is the nearest switch to your cam in the basement? if the switch is on the 11th floor then i can see why you are charged $10,000. if the nearest ethernet jack is on the basement or 1st floor than you are being ripped off
I would say get the Samsung Evo, these work fine since it's mostly music
SAMSUNG: EVO Select 128GB microSDXC UHS-I U3 100MB/s Full HD & 4K UHD Memory Card with Adapter (MB-ME128HA) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0887GP791/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_rZytFbED11TQY
I think the point of the internal storage is, it's more there to provide breathing room for when physical-bought games have updates/patches, and to hold your screenshots and stuff. Sure it can hold a couple games, but it's not intended for an entire digital gaming library in an age where some of these games are 20GB before patches.
Also, it's not hard to check how much internal storage space is available on a device before you spend money on it. On many devices that don't use cartridges, like digital cameras or cell phones, a low internal storage space with an SD card slot has been the way of things for a LONG time.
So, okay, sure it's frustrating if you weren't expecting this, but 1. now you know to look for information like this the next time you buy, and 2. you can solve this frustration for 20 bucks
EDIT: Someone recommended a 400GB memory card. I bought a 128 and I've never run into trouble with storage space. I've had to archive a few games, but I've never had to archive a game I was still playing - just don't install new BIG games til you're done with older BIG games and you'll be fine. For reference I have Animal Crossing, Zelda BOTW, Xenoblade, Splatoon 2, Mario Maker, and a ton of indie games installed right now and I've only just started running out of space since I installed Xenoblade.
>Which is annoying because my library is way too large to fit.
How large is your music collection?
I got only 9000 songs and it only takes up 50gb. 128gb micro sd card only cost $20.
Instead of uploading your photots and videos to free up space, you could consider picking up a micro SD card. You can buy relatively cheap Samsung ones on Amazon
Also on sale:
- 128GB for $15.99
- 256GB for $24.99
- 512GB for $64.99
https://www.amazon.com/SAMSUNG-Select-microSDXC-Adapter-MB-ME128HA/dp/B0887GP791
I have the 64GB version of this in my Switch and it works flawlessly. Same price for higher endurance seems like a no-brainer if you need a Micro SD card.
I popped one of these puppies into a new V3 right out of the packaging and it worked perfectly.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0887GP791/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Though the card costs almost as much as the cam, I can get several days of continuous recording out of it.
if you don't intend to shoot 400 Mbp/s All I the best value I've found is the Samsung Evo select micro SD with adapter. I have 11 or 12 of these right now, and have lost 1 or 2. No corruptions or failures over terabytes and terabytes of recording for the past 3-4 years. Added bonus is you can easily slot them in a drone, gopro, audio recorder, or phone if you need a card.
I used to recommend these Sony M cards for All I, but apparently there's been a bad run of them since I first bought mine 2-3 years ago. ProGrade make good cards, so does Delkin.
https://www.amazon.com/SAMSUNG-Select-microSDXC-Adapter-MB-ME128HA/dp/B0887GP791
ULTRA FAST READ/WRITE SPEEDS: Up to 100MB/S Read and 60MB/S Write Speeds; UHS Speed Class U3 and Speed Class 10
this is good too
Not a good deal. You can get the Samsung 128gb evo select u3 from Amazon for $16. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0887GP791/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_dlC_qjrYFb1RGP3TA
You don't even need a V60 for the non all-i recording modes. I go over this about once a week: 150 mbp/s is 18.75MB/S, which isn't even a v30 card (30 MB/S sustained write speed). All-i is barely a V60, it's 50 MB/S, which a V60 works fine with.
I've used 14+ Samsung micro SD's to record 20+ terabytes of 150 mbp/s footage on the GH5, G9, GH5S, S1, S1H, S5, and they don't skip a beat. They're $20 for a 128gb.
I've used 6+ cheap Sony cards for all-i on the GH5, GH5S, and S1H over maybe 10 terabytes of footage and have had 1-2 file corruptions, they're $50 for a 128gb.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D8H0D8A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Why in God's name anyone would think they need Angelbird V90s, or even V60s for 150mbp/s footage is beyond me. It's the equivalent of putting $2000 worth of high performance sport tires on a Kia Rio. The camera only needs cards that can meet or slightly exceed its write speed. Faster cards don't make better footage, or more reliable recording... they just steal money from you that could have been spent on something else.
As I've said before it's also a much better value proposition to just buy a Ninja V and some Sandisk 1tb drives to shoot higher bitrate than the internal 150 mbp/s. You get much higher bitrates, 10 bit 4k60, a nice monitor, metadata and take count, The easy playback ProRes codec, and it can be used on other cameras and video sources that don't use SD cards.
I usually prefer SanDisk or Samsung. I went with a Samsung 128gb because it was on sale at the time (and the SanDisk wasn't).
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0887GP791/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_hExuFb2VCKGN9
Just tested it out, it's damn fast!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0887GP791/ref=twister_B08D89LRCB?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Highest read/write speed available for an SD card and discounted because it is only available through Amazon.
Here is the 128gb: SAMSUNG: EVO Select 128GB... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0887GP791?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
And here is the 256GB that I'm currently using (works great): SAMSUNG EVO Select Micro... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09B1GXM16?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
SAMSUNG: EVO Select 128GB... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0887GP791?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Memory card tried was SAMSUNG EVO Select 128gb, refused to work no matter how I formatted it.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0887GP791
Memory card that actually worked was a Samsung 32gb EVO+
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Z9LK9SH
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Powered via supplied cig lighter adapter, was planning on installing a direct connect kit but didn't get to it yet.
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And before you ask, I've checked multiple files and all have the gap between files.
I should probably seek some kind of professional help or something….
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And here’s [3 pics] how I did it in my Cayman for another example of routing. I own 1 camera and swap it into whichever car I’m driving but was dumb and ordered the power wire from Amazon instead of from VIOFO, hence that ugly ferrite core. I also got lazy and only used my 2 spare cable clips so it’s not as clean looking as my Lexus install. I did get lucky though with the little panel on the side of the dash which easily pops off to conceal the wire from the A pillar down to the glovebox, and was able to almost completely tuck it between 2 dash panels (you can just barely see part of it under the vent) before going into the glovebox where the excess 4 feet of cable is hiding, then out the bottom of the glovebox to a SUPER conveniently placed 12v outlet in the passenger footwell (thanks Porsche 👌🏻).
video quality tip: When you install it and adjust the aim up or down make sure you aim it low(ish) so the horizon is slightly more than halfway up the screen. You want about the top 1/3 of the frame to be filled with sky and the bottom 2/3 to be filled with ground level stuff. That may sound/look odd especially if that means the bottom 1/4 of the video is showing nothing but your hood/dashboard, but it’s for a good reason. The camera automatically adjust the exposure/brightness based on the prevailing light intensity in the video frame. If you have the horizon even in the middle and definitely if it’s aimed any higher, driving especially during dusk/dawn when the sky is very bright compared to the very minimal amount of light making it to the subject matter at ground level, it will adjust the exposure way down to compensate for the [relatively] super bright sky making everything you actually *want to be able to see incredibly dark. See example from random YouTube dash cam video here.
PHEW! Ok still with me?? Almost done…
SD card: here’s the one I’ve been using for the past two years when I upgraded to the v3. I suggest either the 64GB or 128GB (mine). All SD cards have a finite number of times they can be overwritten with data. The larger the capacity, generally the longer it should last because the fewer write cycles it will have over a given period of time. A 64GB card is filling up and rewriting over itself completely about every 4.5 hours of recorded video; 128GB only every 9 hours.
Here’s a video of me going through my settings. I’m currently experimenting with different modified versions of firmware (just because I’m a tinkerer) so some of my settings may be labeled differently compared to the firmware version loaded on the current models being sold, but it’s all essentially the same…. my “HDR” might be called “WDR” on yours. If yours comes with the newest firmware version it will have “4k” resolution options. Don’t use them, stick with the native 2560x1440 resolution. Our cameras have the amazing Sony STARVIS IMX335 image sensor which is a 5MP sensor. Any “4k” video it records was just upscaled by the firmware and didn’t gain any clarity… it’s clear enough as it is lol.
*Also note that when the camera receives power and turns on, it immediately starts recording. To access the menu you first have to push the record button at the bottom left like I demonstrated. The camera will beep repeatedly whenever you stop it from recording (or if it happens to stop recording like in the case of a faulty SD card). This is 100% normal and a great feature for the latter stated reason. I also demonstrated how to lock a 3 minute clip from being overwritten so you don’t have to worry about rushing home and transferring it to a computer before it disappears. Just be sure you’re not slow to react. The counter at the very top right of the screen is counting up each 3 minute segment then resets to 00:00:00 when it starts recording the next. If you hit the red exclamation point button just a few seconds before 00:03:00 or just after it clicks over to 00:00:00 it will lock in both of those clips. All locked clips are automatically moved to a special subfolder labeled as “RO” within the “movie” folder.
Read the explanation of the different settings in the manual when you get your camera and if you have any questions about why I chose to use a specific setting, ask me and I’ll be glad to tell you.
You can transfer to PC one of many ways including leaving the SD card inside the camera and plug the whole camera into a computer using the very short cable in the box. I prefer to pop the card out of the cam and insert it into one of these little readers I bought for $7. There are many others just like it and they all work just fine.
As I mentioned I transfer the camera between my two cars and then into the truck when I get to work so removing the camera is as easy as sliding it upwards to unlock it. A protruding tab on the GPS module/mounting plate slots into a notch in the back of the camera VERY firmly yet doesn’t require much effort at all to slide it on and off.
Just send me a message and I’ll gladly answer any additional questions….. except for “WTFFFFF brain disease could have possibly possessed me to type all this out???” That’s the one question I can’t answer for you 🤷🏼♂️😂
It's 200 mbp/s 6k anamorphic, so don't go nuts. You could shoot it on anything that writes a sustained 25 MB/S, so any V30 card will work. https://www.gbmb.org/mbps-to-mbs
Plenty of cheap non certified cards will too, like the Samsung micros I use with SD adapters below:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0887GP791/ref=twister_B09H1STDN7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I've shot easily 50+ TB of footage over 50+ cameras at bitrates between 1-200 mbp/s without an issue on those cards.
Buying an eye wateringly expensive card isn't going to make it safer, better looking, or any more capable of recording what data the camera sends. If you're after the 400 mbp/s bitrates then you need a card with a sustain write speed of 50 MB/S, or any V60 certified card would work.
Yeah it was the Samung evo select
Deal link: Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/SAMSUNG-Select-microSDXC-Adapter-MB-ME128HA/dp/B0887GP791/
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128GB are about $19, I would go for that
Yeah definitely don't upgrade the SD through them.
Here's the SD card I would recommend: SD Card Link Amazon
What all I ordered just so you can see.
BlackVue DR590x 2channel there's also a 1 channel if you don't want to mess with a back camera
The card he got was this one on amazon. We got the 128GB
I found that not to be true. I purchased a new 128gb card and just inserted it in my V3 as delivered without a single issue. Shows in the app as 119gb. I get about a week of continuous recording.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0887GP791/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I am not promoting anything. Just shown as a reference.
Pay attention to the difference between mbp/s and MB/s, they are orders of magnitude apart from one another. The GH5 recording bitrates are listed in mbp/s, no MB/S, which most card's write speeds are stated in.
https://www.gbmb.org/mbps-to-mbs
The 150mbp/s is only 18.75 MB/S, 400 mbp/s is only 50 MB/s. If you're buying cards that can record at a sustained 150 MB/s then you are 3x the speed required for the maximum the GH5 can record, and you're wasting money on cards that serve no benefit for you.
I personally used the cheapest cards that ran the recording modes: a Samsung mirco SD with adapter for 150 mbp/s recording, and a Sony for 400 mbp/s recording. I've run both with a GH5, G9, GH4, S1, S5, S1H, and other cams with no issues up to 400 mbp/s and have shot probably 10+ tb across them.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D8H0D8A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Just get a Samsung Evo. $19 for 128GB or $30 for 256GB:
https://www.amazon.com/SAMSUNG-Select-microSDXC-Adapter-MB-ME128HA/dp/B0887GP791/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=samsung+evo+micro+sd&qid=1617737479&sr=8-1
Nintendo’s games usually do not require large downloads. I think that a 128GB microSD card would be more than enough. I got by with that for quite a while and I get a lot more games than just Nintendo’s
You might even be fine with a 64GB one but the price difference isn’t huge so I would recommend 128GB just in case
Nintendo recommend at least 60MBps read speed. The 100MBps rated ones are a pretty good value though. The Samsung Evo Select and Sandisk Ultra are great SD cards for the Switch
Sure thing, here are the options I would choose. I did realize that when I ordered mine I already had a memory card and you'll want one larger than the included 16GB. The one they sell there with the camera is overpriced though. This is the exact one I have and it has yet to fail me yet.
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buy that adapter and use https://www.amazon.com/SAMSUNG-Select-microSDXC-Adapter-MB-ME128HA/dp/B0887GP791/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2E470IWPEZ03W&dchild=1
i've used a bunch of them in everything and never had an issue with them
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For non-Costco members, it's the same price per card at BestBuy: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sandisk-128gb-microsdxc-memory-card-for-nintendo-switch/6103002.p?skuId=6103002
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I would recommend checking out either OpenSuse(tumbleweed version https://www.opensuse.org/ ) or linux mint ( https://linuxmint.com/ ) and try using this to emulate android https://anbox.io/ . Also for more storage since you are using a laptop with built in storage I recommend getting something like this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0887GP791/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_btf_t1_jZ5MFbK71MP64?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 for an upgrade since it is your only option
I'd suggest at least considering a G9 or GH5S if you haven't already bought your camera for this venture. If video is the only purpose the GH5S opens up a lot of doors in terms of shooting conditions (lighting) that are otherwise very limited. The G9 is an arguably better camera for photos, and does the majority of what the GH5 does also. These days I personally feel like the GH5 is one of the weaker propositions in terms of cameras that Panasonic offers for sale.
Might also want to add a zoom lens of some sort, the 35-100 and 12-35 were my staple travel lenses personally. Weigh about a pound together and cover a TON of ground. Maybe your subjects will never be at a distance, but odds are it might help at least a few times. If nothing else it's a spare lens in case you break or lose your only one. An action camera is another good idea if you ever lose or break your primary camera. They can be very easy to pop out without any setup, and of course its nice to be discreet and times, and feel comfortable putting them in harms way.
To clarfiy, are you thinking you're going to use the NTG4 and XLR adapter on the gimbal somehow? Or you just want those things for off gimbal work? Shotguns are going to work pretty well outdoors, but tend to reverb a fair amount indoors so for dialogue I'd lean towards a lav or a high quality dialogue mic like the Sennheiser MKH line. Still, XLR mics and recorders of any size add a lot of volume and weight to a pack, so I'd personally avoid them on hobby work. Headphones are also a must if you're planning on trying to capture high quality audio, that's a no brainer, but they're easy to forget if you're packing bluetooth headphones already.
I'd suggest a field recorder and a cheap lav mic as well, maybe one with XLR input so you can forgo the XLR adapter on the GH5? That GH5 XLR adapter costs a lot more than a used Tascam DR40 or Zoom H4n and will be VERY painful to balance on a gimbal if that was your plan. If you don't need XLR then get a zoom H1n or Tascam DR10L and you can easily rig up a lav mic when you want it. I like the zoom H1n more because of its built in capsules and versatility as a mountable on camera stereo mic. The stereo sound they capture is really very nice, and I think makes for much richer natural sound than a mono shotgun mic.
The Tiffen VND has some nasty purple coloration if you twist it past the adjustment range, and it has no hard stops so it's very easy to mistakenly push it past. On a small screen you can easily think it looks just fine (especially with v-log), and when you view it on the computer it looks funky as hell. I switched up to SLR magic VNDs because they have so little color cast, and they have hard stops!
A few clamps and arms are a good idea, and a lightweight monopod too (if nothing else you can use this to boom the XLR mics or the gimbal). Small LED lights can also be invaluable if you're planning on doing any sort of interviews. The tiny panel Godox or Aputure lights are popular, or you could go micro lights like the Lumecubes.
Sony tough cards are good cards, but IMO completely overkill for the GH5 unless you need their durability... If you're shooting all-intra 400 mbp/s codec you need a card that can write ~ 50MB/S, which is a fast V30 or a slow V60 card. If you're planning on shooting the lower bitrate 150mbp/s you can use any card that writes above 18.75 MB/s.
Two cards that cover all that ground are below, and both are MUCH cheaper than $200 a card! I've shot terabytes and terabytes on these cards below for 3+ years and have only encountered a few issues on the Sonys.
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I had a few spare 128GB microSD cards when I got a larger card for some Nintendo Switches, so that was a sunk cost. But even if you didn't have a card, let's run the numbers:
Assuming you have the HDD Adapter, the two components are ~$20, then you need an adapter to connect to your computer (~$5) and a SD or microSD card. They go on sale all the time, right now 128GB is $20 https://www.amazon.com/SAMSUNG-Select-microSDXC-Adapter-MB-ME128HA/dp/B0887GP791/ . Sometimes they are available for free, https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/flashspecialoffer2.aspx
Using SATA, you need the adapter ($25 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071ZQ2PMR/) + a drive (let's say $20) + a way to connect it to your computer (~$10)
I haven't bought a desktop in more than 10 years (exclusively macbook pro) so all three items using the SATA approach would be dedicated to the PS2. On the other hand, the microSD cards are being produced regularly and have many uses outside of the PS2 (such as the nintendo switch or a raspberry PI)
Sad cards lol Just don’t get “official” Nintendo ones. It’s a ripoff. 20 buck 128gb Samsung micro sd card
The Samsung equivalent can often be found at $18.99, currently also at $19.99.
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You definitely don’t need to pay for the Nintendo one. I usually recommend this Sandisk Ultra card. It’s a great choice for the Switch!
I also recommend the Samsung Evo select cards but I think they’re Amazon exclusive and I don’t know what the Best Buy equivalent would be.
For fakes just make sure that you’re buying directly from the store instead if from a third-party (Like on Amazon it’ll say “Shipped and Sold by Amazon.com.” If you do that then you’re unlikely to get a fake.
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