EOS R10 Questions on memory card formatting and cables

[Cantrell]

Received my R10 this afternoon. My D700 used compact flash card which did not need to format, but the R10 uses SDCX card. Do you need to format the SDCX card? Do you format with the computer or the R10? I thought there would be cables in the box for charging the R10 and and connecting to the computer to download the pictures or video. Thanks in advance for all responses. 

[Tronhard · Accepted solution]

The first thing I shall say that you should check out the manual which explains this, and many other things that will allow you to get the most out of the camera.  I truly want you to get the most out of your investment and I am trying to 'teach you to fish'.
You can download the manual as a PDF: c006.pdf (start.canon)

For example, the answer to your question if on P22:

The camera can be charged by a special usb cable: Canon USB Power Adapter PD-E1.

I hope this gets you going.

[Cantrell]

Trevor,

Thank you for your response. Using manual that came with the R10, but I need to download that PDF manual.

[Cantrell]

Trevor,

Thank you for mentioning the PDF Users Guide. That is the educational tool that i need.

[stevet1]

Cantrell,

No, I don't think the cables will come with the camera. You will probably see some kind of reference to the cables, "sold seperately"

Steve Thomas

[Tronhard]

Hi again:

To confirm what Steve said, you will have to get the charging cable unit separately and it won't be cheap.  It is an additional accessory - NOTE that it still does not allow you to plug the camera into a USB port, you still have to plug the accessory unit into a mains power outlet.  You will also get faster charge by using the enclosed mains battery charger.  Your most economical bet is to get at least one extra battery, so that you can charge one and shoot with the other.  The battery you want is an LP-E17, which is pretty standard for Canon.   Most folks use the original Canon brand, but I have used KingMa compatible batteries at a much lower price with no issues.

[stevet1]

Cantrell,

Formatting the memory card and charging the came4a are two different things, and yes, you should format your SDXC cards in the camera. There is a process for that in your menu settings.

Steve Thomas

[Cantrell]

Steve1,

Thank you