Does the Epson P3000 work w/SDHC cards

[dougsturgess]

Their website only lists SD. I'm hoping someone knows. Thanks.

[nutsnbolts]

Their website only lists SD. I'm hoping someone knows. Thanks.

yes they work.

[dougsturgess]

yes they work.

B&H asked the Epson Rep this afternoon and he said it would recognize the first 2GB but nothing more :(

[nutsnbolts]

What? I use it for my P3000 without any problems.

[dougsturgess]

What? I use it for my P3000 without any problems.

What capacity are the SDHC cards you use? I'm using 8gb.

Hmmm. I checked on Epson's site, http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&infoType=FAQ&oid=75843&prodoid=63061067&foid=81663 and according to their information, it does read up to 8GB SDHC cards. However, on page 16 of their user manual, it states it can read SD & SDHC cards (up to 2GB). I'm emailing them to confirm. Sounds like Epson is even confused.

[nutsnbolts]

I use 4 and 8

[PacAce]

Their website only lists SD. I'm hoping someone knows. Thanks.

http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&infoType=FAQ&oid=75843&prodoid=63061067&foid=81663

[nutsnbolts]

Good find!

[ben_r_]

http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&infoType=FAQ&oid=75843&prodoid=63061067&foid=81663

Nice, I have seen that question asked before, NOW we have confirmation! Thanks PacAce!

[dougsturgess]

Does anyone know if it's a firmware or hardware issue that would allow SDHC cards >8gb to be read? Just thinking ahead for the future...

[PacAce]

Does anyone know if it's a firmware or hardware issue that would allow SDHC cards >8gb to be read? Just thinking ahead for the future...
It's firmware. That's how Canon got the 1D series cameras to read the SDHC cards - with a firmware update.

[nutsnbolts]

It's firmware. That's how Canon got the 1D series cameras to read the SDHC cards - with a firmware update.


Yes, you would think that Epson would roll it our already. It's one of the many things I have to do...that is to check if there is any new firmware for it.

[dougsturgess]

Here is Epson's reply. According to this, it doesn't support SD > 2gb

Thank you for contacting the Epson Connection.

The P-3000 supports the following types of memory cards:

CompactFlash Card (Type I and Type II--3.3V only) Maximum Capacity 8GB
Microdrive (3.3 V) Maximum Capacity 4GB
SD (Secure Digital) 2GB
MultiMedia card (MMC V .1 or later) 1GB

With a CompactFlash adapter, you can use the memory cards listed below (up
to 8GB) in the C/F Card slot:

miniSD Card
Memory Stick PRO Duo
Memory Stick
xD-Picture Card
Memory Stick Duo
SmartMedia Card
Memory Stick PRO
RS-MMC Card

[nutsnbolts]

Here is Epson's reply. According to this, it doesn't support SD > 2gb

Thank you for contacting the Epson Connection.

The P-3000 supports the following types of memory cards:

CompactFlash Card (Type I and Type II--3.3V only) Maximum Capacity 8GB
Microdrive (3.3 V) Maximum Capacity 4GB
SD (Secure Digital) 2GB
MultiMedia card (MMC V .1 or later) 1GB

With a CompactFlash adapter, you can use the memory cards listed below (up
to 8GB) in the C/F Card slot:

miniSD Card
Memory Stick PRO Duo
Memory Stick
xD-Picture Card
Memory Stick Duo
SmartMedia Card
Memory Stick PRO
RS-MMC Card

I don't know what Epson is talking about but I use only <4gb SD SDHC cards 8gb being my largest, in both CF and SD formats.

And it works fine!

[PacAce]

Here is Epson's reply. According to this, it doesn't support SD > 2gb

Thank you for contacting the Epson Connection.

The P-3000 supports the following types of memory cards:

CompactFlash Card (Type I and Type II--3.3V only) Maximum Capacity 8GB
Microdrive (3.3 V) Maximum Capacity 4GB
SD (Secure Digital) 2GB
MultiMedia card (MMC V .1 or later) 1GB

With a CompactFlash adapter, you can use the memory cards listed below (up
to 8GB) in the C/F Card slot:

miniSD Card
Memory Stick PRO Duo
Memory Stick
xD-Picture Card
Memory Stick Duo
SmartMedia Card
Memory Stick PRO
RS-MMC Card
It looks like whoever replied to your email query just looked it up in their outdated P3000 manual. You should refer him (or her) to their own FAQ website. :|

[dougsturgess]

It looks like whoever replied to your email query just looked it up in their outdated P3000 manual. You should refer him (or her) to their own FAQ website. :|

Thanks for the info. I had placed my order with B&H Monday and in a panic, called to cancel when I didn't see SDHC cards listed. The salesman said he checked with a couple of people there, including the Epson Rep and the Rep said it would only recognize the first 2GB of larger cards. I just may place my order again after finding out from users confirmed the larger cards work.

POTN is great. Thanks.

[dougsturgess]

I replied to Epson's first answer and here is the reply. Yes, the P3000 does take 8GB SDHC cards!

"Thank you for contacting the Epson Connection.

We apologize for the confusion. Yes the P-3000 does accept SDHC up to 8 GB
capacity. This is part of a firmware update v2.51. The firmware that
Epson may release for this unit in the future will determine the size of
supported memory cards.

If you require further assistance with this particular issue, please ensure
all of our previous correspondence is contained in your reply, so we can
better track the history of this issue.

If you have a different issue, please submit another E-form via our website
(http://www.epson.com), and we will respond in a timely manner. Thank you
again for contacting Epson.


James Z
Epson Connection"