Why no SD card slot. This unit looks nice and I would have purchased it but with no card slot that means I have to make certain I clear the device all the time. I have a hard drive video camera and it takes great pictures but it is a pain to get the files off the unit. I am not saying I cant do it, it is just a pain I always remember at the most inconvenient time. Probably similar to most people that never clear off their memory cards in their digital cameras. But at least if you have to you can change cards. If this camera had a SD card slot I would have purchased one. If I am wrong and their is one please let me know. Why no SD card slot. This unit looks nice and I would have purchased it but with no card slot that means I have to make certain I clear the device all the time. I have a hard drive video camera... » Read More Why no SD card slot. This unit looks nice and I would have purchased it but with no card slot that means I have to make certain I clear the device all the time. I have a hard drive video camera and it takes great pictures but it is a pain to get the files off the unit. I am not saying I cant do it, it is just a pain I always remember at the most inconvenient time. Probably similar to most people that never clear off their memory cards in their digital cameras. But at least if you have to you can change cards. If this camera had a SD card slot I would have purchased one. If I am wrong and their is one please let me know. « Show Less
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The lack of a card slot *is* a big issue if you are going to use this during an extended trip. I recently traveled overseas and collected a week's worth of video files. I filled up a 16GB flash stick and then another 4GB one as well. I simply didn't have that much free hard drive space on my laptop, so the limitation of 2 hours on a video device without being able to change memory is a non-starter for me.
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Would have bought it today but will wait to find one that does have a card slot.
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You can get 2 hours of HD+ and 4 hours in HD. Both are HD 720p. And of course over 8 hours in VGAI've tried both HD settings and really didn't see much of a difference if any.Don't forget if you want more recording time than 2 hours you'll need a way to charge the battery or carry a spare.
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Susana, this model has a slot for an SD card. I've had this system for about a month or so, and like it very much.
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There is a secure digital slot for removeable memory.I record to that removeable card and copy what ever I recorded to my computer.The other way is to use the provided cable to link up the whole camera to a computer.The sd card is by far the quickest and easiest.....
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When I was looking for mine I went by what was said on the site. But I am finding out that working with a sd card is not easy. I would suggest that you find out how to down load app s on it before any purchase.
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So that's why I can't find it! Hmmmm. I had it on my SD1000 and it was a fun feature. So, the SD780 has it? I hate to spend $44 more if there aren't any other significant upgraded features. I know there is HD video. I'll have to rethink this! :)
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You still have to purchase and put the memory card inside the camera so you can have greater storage capacity. SD cards can also be purchased on Amazon for very reasonable prices.
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JC - thank you so much for the wonderful suggestion about using a separate SD card reader! i, too was about to purchase the Canon A1000 IS and was turned off by the negative reviews of the software.i have a SansDisk card reader (that accepts SDHC) and plan to go this route. Thanks again!VK
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i just got theis camera and teh av cord it coms with doesn't fit into the av slot on the camera. what's with that???? anyone else have this problem? can't download pics to my computer!!!!!!
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no there is no slot for the memory card. what you see on the picture is that's all.
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I put a two gig memory card in mine. It was kinda on accident. I bought I 1 gig on ebay and they accientally sent me a 2 gig. So I decide to try it. It works great and have no probs yet.
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I too noticed that with the camera's internal memory, but not with my 2GB stick. btw, look at this product: Iogear USB 2.0 MEMORY CARD RW ( GFR202MSD ) in amazon, it is a pen drive which holds the memory stick inside it. Very cool and cheap, I'll be buying one. Oh, also, I was a bit disappointed with the video quality the first 2 days, then I noticed the default is "medium" quality, once I changed it to "high" quality, I decided THIS IS THE ONLY CAMCORDER I NEED.
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I just realized that a memory card doesn't come with this camera. What a bummer. My camera is on its way to me and I have to go out and buy a memory card before I can use it??? This has never happened before, and I've had four or five previous digital cameras. Is Canon getting stingy?
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It doesnt come with a memory card, at least when I got mine. Also it has no internal memory, so if you forget your memory card no pictures to be taken.
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I had also hoped it would be able to do this, but according to the manual, the sd slot is for still jpegs only (p. 75: "you can play and copy still pictures taken on a digital camera"). pfft! I suppose its better than nothing, but you can do the same with your computer and a cheap card reader-writer (under $15.00).
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Sorry, it's more complicated than that. This device has both USB and SD card storage capability. The "number" of photos that this device can store depends on whether you're storing them internally or on one of these external storage devices, the capacity of the storage device, AND the aggregate file sizes of the photos. Some of these devices (sorry I didn't note if this one can) can play back vids, which take up much more storage space than simple pictures. Memory is cheap, so don't scrimp. What I did for my non-tech parents-organize pictures by category (vacation, child's wedding, etc.) and put them on different USB drives. Write on the drive what's on it, and let them view the ones they feel like. This frame actually uses a sensor that senses the presence of people, so goes to sleep when no one's around, and pauses with screen off when you leave the room. Buy a few USB drives-they're cheap. Load them up and show insert the USB drive, and turn the frame on. Most of them will simply start up when turned on and no settings are changed.
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because it's been a while since receviing my camera. I might not remember everything that came in the box. one thing for sure is the camera is definiitely in it. along with it came the charging cable for the wall outlet along with USB for the computer. to sensibly that everything that's needed to get it going, except for the sd card, is in the box to start taking your pictures. just before you attempt to, make sure to charge it fully before using. it should take a couple of hours while you're reading the instructions to it. good luck
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The one that I received as a gift came with a USB cable and a wall charger unit that the cable can plug into. I purchased a 32 GB memory card. There was a 4 GB card, but I think my husband put that in before he gave it to me. The first time I plugged it into my computer to download pictures, it used existing software to download so I didn't have to install another program. I already had a tripod that it attached to (there is a hole for a tripod screw to fit into). If there is something specific that you're looking for, ask me. I may have forgotten something. I got this camera about 4 years ago and I LOVE it! The one that I received as a gift came with a USB cable and a wall charger unit that the cable can plug into. I purchased a 32 GB memory card. There was a 4 GB card, but I think my husband put that in before he gave it to me. The first time I plugged it into my computer to download pictures, it used existing software to download so I didn't have to install another program. I already had a tripod that it attached to (there is a hole for a tripod screw to fit into). If there is something specific that you're looking for, ask me. I may have forgotten something. I got this camera about 4 years... » Read More The one that I received as a gift came with a USB cable and a wall charger unit that the cable can plug into. I purchased a 32 GB memory card. There was a 4 GB card, but I think my husband put that in before he gave it to me. The first time I plugged it into my computer to download pictures, it used existing software to download so I didn't have to install another program. I already had a tripod that it attached to (there is a hole for a tripod screw to fit into). If there is something specific that you're looking for, ask me. I may have forgotten something. I got this camera about 4 years ago and I LOVE it! « Show Less