formating sd cards
Aug 30, 2017 07:31:07 #
I'm trying to find out the best way to format my sd cards....I am using a d7200 with 2 cards....please help
Aug 30, 2017 07:32:57 #
jpicc1113 wrote:
I'm trying to find out the best way to format my sd cards....I am using a d7200 with 2 cards....please help
Easy peasy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfmLuVst98A
More -
http://willyurman.com/teaching/handouts/D7200Cheat_Sheet.pdf
Aug 30, 2017 07:38:28 #
I have a 7200 and always format in-camera and have never had a problem. I format my cards as soon as I off-load the photos to be sure they're ready for my next shoot.
Aug 30, 2017 07:43:51 #
Aug 30, 2017 07:45:28 #
andiamo236 wrote:
Nikon recommends the media cards should be formatted in the camera.
More importantly, so do I.
Aug 30, 2017 07:47:02 #
Canon also recommends formatting in camera. I always do a low level format the first time I use a card and then just standard format from that point on.
Aug 30, 2017 07:48:29 #
jpicc1113 wrote:
I'm trying to find out the best way to format my sd cards....I am using a d7200 with 2 cards....please help
It's right on page 289 of your Users Manual.
Aug 30, 2017 07:50:23 #
Aug 30, 2017 07:51:38 #
I have extra cards for each camera. When I take cards out I replace them immediately and format in camera. You can use the menu (my choice) or the buttons. After downloading images those cards are kept with images until needed. That gives me a little extra time before wiping the images in case I screw something up in the computer.
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Aug 30, 2017 07:52:20 #
I have two NikonDSLR's, D80 and a D610. I always format mi cards in camera, after downloading the RAW photo files to my laptop using the built-in card reader.
Aug 30, 2017 10:36:27 #
larryepage
Loc: North Texas area
In-camera formatting is important. In addition to checking the card and preparing it for use, the format sets up the file structure that the camera system expects to see when storing images. There are usually two equally good ways to do it...with a two-button start or via a menu selection. I have found that they are equivalent.
Aug 30, 2017 17:45:04 #
As larrypage said, only format memory cards in the camera. Doing it on a PC or Mac will not work.
Aug 30, 2017 18:16:52 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
As larrypage said, only format memory cards in the camera. Doing it on a PC or Mac will not work.
It may work, but may not work "properly", which is even worse.
Aug 30, 2017 19:07:25 #
jpicc1113 wrote:
I'm trying to find out the best way to format my sd cards....I am using a d7200 with 2 cards....please help
Always format cards in camera!
Aug 31, 2017 05:53:38 #
Go to southshorecameraclub.net under photo links there is an entire article on sd cards.....
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