31Preparing Recording MediaMenusTable of Contents IndexPreparing Recording MediaThe camcorder records 4K clips to CFast cards, and HD clips and photos to . SD, / SDHC and 0SDXC memory cards. Initialize recording media (A 33) when you use them with this camcorder for the firsttime.Compatible Recording MediaFor the latest information about recording media tested for use with this camcorder, visit your local Canon Website.CFast cardsCFast 2.0-compliant cards.SD cardsAs of March 2015, the recording function has been tested using memory cards made by Panasonic, Toshibaand SanDisk. For details about SD cards tested for use with this camcorder, visit your local Canon Web site.* SD Speed Class is a standard that indicates the minimum guaranteed data transfer of SD cards. To record HD clips with a bitrate of 35 Mbps, we recommend using SD cards rated CLASS 6 or 10. To record HD clips with a bit rate of 50 Mbps, werecommend using SD cards rated CLASS 10.IMPORTANT• After repeatedly recording, deleting and editing scenes (fragmented memory), it will take longer to write dataon recording media and recording may stop. Save your recordings and initialize the recording media with thecamcorder.• About CFast and SDXC cards: You can use CFast cards and SDXC cards with this camcorder but suchrecording media are initialized using the exFAT file system.- When using exFAT-formatted recording media with other devices (digital recorders, card readers, etc.), makesure that the external device is compatible with exFAT. For more information on compatibility, contact thecomputer, operating system or memory card manufacturer.- If you use exFAT-formatted recording media with a computer OS that is not exFAT-compatible, you may beprompted to format the memory card. In such case, cancel the operation to prevent data loss.NOTES• Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all recording media.Inserting a CFast Card1 Wait until the ACCESS indicator is off.2 Slide the CARD OPEN switch in the direction of thearrow and open the recording media slot cover.Memory card type: . SD card, / SDHC card, 0 SDXC cardSD Speed Class*:
