hi, john.
had to laugh visualizing you shooting an sd card across your tent.
I will relay this information to my friend. hope you send your sony M-10 in=
for switch repair.
thank you!
lily
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> >If you had to choose between the Sony and the Olympus LS-11 would you
> >have a preference?
>
> Hi Lily,
>
> I recently had that same decision to make, and I picked the Sony PCM-M10 =
mostly because it cost less than the LS-11. I cannot complain about the sou=
nd quality: it works great with my em172 capsules and my Shure Wl183 microp=
hones.
>
> There are a few quirks I have found with the M10 that might make the LS-1=
1 a better choice.
>
> Micro SD cards are way too small for field use. While changing cards in m=
y tent, my cold finger slipped and the spring loaded card slot shot the tin=
y card across the tent. LS-11 uses the larger SD card, which is at least bi=
g enough to hold onto - and not blow away in the breeze.
>
> The file naming system on the M10 allows for duplicate file names between=
internal memory and memory card. So when set to cross-memory recording, it=
seamlessly switches from the internal memory to the card, but the the file=
names start over again at YYMMDD_01. I am not sure if the LS-11 has a bett=
er file naming system.
>
> Mine has a faulty on-off switch, so I need to send the recorder back for =
a replacement or refund if possible. The switch is spring loaded and normal=
ly one would hold it down for a few seconds to shut off. The problem with m=
ine is, the clearance is tight so it sticks in the down position, which mak=
es it very easy to accidentally turn off while recording.
>
> John Hartog
>
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