The P2 Card: Reliable, Reusable and with Extended Recording Time
P2 cards feature a large capacity of up to 64 GB*1, a compact size, and light weight. In addition to the semiconductor memory's inherent resistance to impact, vibration and temperature change, the P2 card also offers outstanding reliability. Unlike tapes and discs, it has no rotating or physically contacting parts. It's built to withstand repeated recording and initialization over long term of use. The P2 card connector is specifically designed to stand up to the repeated insertion and removal involved in professional use.
*1: Total card capacity includes space for data management such as system data; therefore, the actual usable area is less than the capacity indicated on the card.
Immediate Startup and Better Data Protection
When you press the Record button in standby mode, the P2 cam instantly finds a blank area on the P2 card and begins recording. This speedy response shortens downtime when replacing batteries, and greatly cuts down on battery power consumption by letting you turn the power off during standby. P2 cards can even be exchanged with the power off. It can begin recording immediately even when you're using it to preview video. In normal use, there is no chance of accidentally overwriting a recording. Recordings will not be erased unless you intentionally delete a file or initialize the card.