SD Memory cards - are they universal to fit all Digital Cameras?

My mother has an Olympus Camedia C-180. Santa brought her a Tevion 2GB Memory card - it is still in its plastic packet (and may be returned if it does not fit). I tried the memory card from my Traveller Digital in the Camedia and it seems reluctant to slot in. Is it really necessary to purchase a Camedia Specific Card? Do such cards exist? Cheers (Happy New Year)

SD Memory cards - are they universal to fit all Digital Cameras?
Think it's an XD card you need:


http://www.mymemory.co.uk/compatible-mem...
Reply:No, SD cards are not universally used in digital cameras. Whatever you do, don't try and force it in.





SD cards are the most common type in general use. They're also used in video cameras and SD slots are built in to lots of computers and even some television sets and DVD machines (especially Panasonic).


There is also a mini-SD variant used by some cameras . With an adaptor this can be used in a standard SD slot.





People such as Sony (Sony Memory Stick) and Olympus (XD card) use their own types which are not compatible with SD.





If you're buying a camera/video/tv/PC/DVD or whatever in future it's worth considering what type of memory card it uses (if any).


These days I never buy anything without an SD slot. That way there is never any compatibility issues between my A/V gadgets.





Have a look at Amazon.co.uk for a range of cards to fit Olympus.
Reply:It'll be an XD card you need, they are smaller than SD.Different makes of digital cameras use different cards, SD, CF, XD................ best to check when buying the camera.





Olympus and Fuji make XD cards.
Reply:Olympus cameras ONLY use xD picture cards. If you bought an SD card, then of course it will not fit, and you will have to exchange it for the correct type of card.


An xD or 'M' type xD card is what you need. Any brand will be perfectly ok.


Don't forget to format it before you use it (this is done in the camera menu).
Reply:different cameras require different memory cards. happy new year
Reply:Yes, you do need a xD card rather than an SD card.


The way it usually works is that most companies have use a specific type of memory card. There are only a few. For example, all of the sony digital cameras use pro duo memory sticks, while all canons use SD cards (along with many other companies and devices). Olympus happens to use xD memory cards. So although SD cards are the most common form, you need an xD card. They're just slightly more rectangular. Happy New Year! =]
Reply:if it takes a sd card


any brand will do


I usually stay with kingston or sandisk


you will need high speed for the movies


there are many brands but I never heard of your brand
Reply:dont know!