Chuck,
Thanks for the very clear reply.
Regards.
Arnab.
On 11/30/06, Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> The only practical barrier is between 2GB and 4GB. Cameras that support
> only the DOS FAT file system (FAT16) are limited to 2GB. Cameras that
> support FAT32 can, theoretically, address into the terrabytes. I don't
> recall the exact number (probably 512 x 2^32) but it's not important
> since it's very much larger than any storage device you'll ever need on
> a camera.
>
> You won't find a specification for maximum addressable memory but you
> will often find a specification for FAT32 on dpreview.com if the camera
> supports it or, as my 5D manual says: "compatible with microdrive and
> 2GB or larger CF cards". Most cameras released in the last couple of
> years do support it... at least for cameras that take CF cards. Secure
> digital and XD cards have only recently broken through the 2GB barrier
> so a randomly chosen camera using a non-CF technology may be less likely
> to support FAT32. I assume that consumer digitals that don't support
> raw mode are also less likely to support FAT32.
>
> Chuck Norcutt
>
>
> Arnab Banerjee wrote:
>
> > I see 4GB memory cards in the market and 8GB cards being announced.
> However
> > when I see specifications for digital cameras, they do not specify the
> max
> > addressable memory (did I miss this?).
> >
> > Do they mention this detail anywhere? If not, how does one go about
> finding
> > it? Or is the limit high enough so as not to bother at present?
> >
> >
> >
> > As usual I thought that this is the best place to get a quick and
> reliable
> > answer.
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks to all.
> >
> > Regards.
> >
> > Arnab.
> >
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