Compact Flash problem
Feb 3, 2020 19:16:08 #
Fred Frank
Loc: Roanoke Alabama
So I purchased a D300 here on UHH. Camera looks great. Bought a Compact flash card 128GB.
When placed in the camera, it reads Full. Tried formatting but didn't help.
Could the card be to many GB?
I'm sure this is not first time this has happened and someone will know the answer.
When placed in the camera, it reads Full. Tried formatting but didn't help.
Could the card be to many GB?
I'm sure this is not first time this has happened and someone will know the answer.
Card attempting to use
Feb 3, 2020 19:21:32 #
A lot of older cameras have a limit on the gb size of the memory card that can be used with it.
Looks like your are trying to use a 128 gb card in the D300, it is way to much for this camera.
Most of the older cameras could only handle 8 or 16 gb cards at the most.
Try using an 8 gb card with this camera, it should work fine.
will
Looks like your are trying to use a 128 gb card in the D300, it is way to much for this camera.
Most of the older cameras could only handle 8 or 16 gb cards at the most.
Try using an 8 gb card with this camera, it should work fine.
will
Feb 3, 2020 19:21:45 #
I believe you're limited in the GB size you can use in this ancient camera. Try your 32GB card. If still no, try your 16GB. The 128GB is without question a No-Go.
Feb 3, 2020 19:25:09 #
Fred Frank
Loc: Roanoke Alabama
Ok thanks much. I had a feeling that could be the case. Thanks for the speedy and helpful responses. I knew I could depend on y'all.
I'll be on track tomorrow.
I'll be on track tomorrow.
Feb 3, 2020 19:25:28 #
Fred Frank
Loc: Roanoke Alabama
Ok thanks much. I had a feeling that could be the case. Thanks for the speedy and helpful responses. I knew I could depend on y'all.
I'll be on track tomorrow.
I'll be on track tomorrow.
Feb 3, 2020 19:28:49 #
dandi
Loc: near Seattle, WA
Fred Frank wrote:
So I purchased a D300 here on UHH. Camera looks great. Bought a Compact flash card 128GB.
When placed in the camera, it reads Full. Tried formatting but didn't help.
Could the card be to many GB?
I'm sure this is not first time this has happened and someone will know the answer.
When placed in the camera, it reads Full. Tried formatting but didn't help.
Could the card be to many GB?
I'm sure this is not first time this has happened and someone will know the answer.
Did you try another CF card? I think 128 GB is too much for D300, if I remember correctly D300 will work with up to 32GB and D300S - 64GB.
Feb 3, 2020 19:28:50 #
32GB is the max readable on a D300. It may accept a 64GB card, but only use half of it.
Considering the file size from those cameras, that's a lot of images.
I had 2 D300 bodies for quite a while, now in the hands of other Hoggers. Good camera!
I believe the 300s upped that.
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Considering the file size from those cameras, that's a lot of images.
I had 2 D300 bodies for quite a while, now in the hands of other Hoggers. Good camera!
I believe the 300s upped that.
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Feb 3, 2020 19:29:10 #
Fred Frank wrote:
Ok thanks much. I had a feeling that could be the case. Thanks for the speedy and helpful responses. I knew I could depend on y'all.
I'll be on track tomorrow.
I'll be on track tomorrow.
After doing some research, looks like 32 gb is the largest size card that can be used in the D300.
The D300s could use 64 gb cards due to an update to the camera.
Feb 3, 2020 19:29:40 #
Nikon usually lists cards that are approved for a specific camera. It should be in the manual, or try calling Nikon.
Feb 3, 2020 19:32:44 #
JohnSwanda wrote:
Nikon usually lists cards that are approved for a specific camera. It should be in the manual, or try calling Nikon.
Doing a google search will give the info needed.
Feb 3, 2020 19:34:54 #
8 GB max see page 371 of the owners manual.
❚❚ Approved Memory Cards
The following cards have been tested and approved for use in the D300:
Extreme IV
SDCFX4
Extreme III
SDCFX3
Ultra II
SDCFH
Standard
SDCFB
300 ×
80 ×
133 × WA
80 × Lt
8 GB
4 GB
2 GB
2 GB
1 GB
60 ×
512 MB
4 GB
8 GB
4 GB
2 GB
1 GB
2 GB
512 MB
1 GB
2 GB
4 GB
6 GB
SanDisk
Lexar Media
Professional UDMA
Platinum II
Professional
Microdrive
DSCM-11000 3K4-2
3K4-4
3K6
8 GB 4 GB 2 GB 8 GB 4 GB 2 GB 1 GB 8 GB 4 GB 2 GB 1 GB 4 GB 2 GB 1 GB
Other cards have not been tested. For more details on the above cards, please contact the manufacturer.
371
❚❚ Approved Memory Cards
The following cards have been tested and approved for use in the D300:
Extreme IV
SDCFX4
Extreme III
SDCFX3
Ultra II
SDCFH
Standard
SDCFB
300 ×
80 ×
133 × WA
80 × Lt
8 GB
4 GB
2 GB
2 GB
1 GB
60 ×
512 MB
4 GB
8 GB
4 GB
2 GB
1 GB
2 GB
512 MB
1 GB
2 GB
4 GB
6 GB
SanDisk
Lexar Media
Professional UDMA
Platinum II
Professional
Microdrive
DSCM-11000 3K4-2
3K4-4
3K6
8 GB 4 GB 2 GB 8 GB 4 GB 2 GB 1 GB 8 GB 4 GB 2 GB 1 GB 4 GB 2 GB 1 GB
Other cards have not been tested. For more details on the above cards, please contact the manufacturer.
371
Feb 3, 2020 19:36:36 #
chase4 wrote:
8 GB max see page 371 of the owners manual. br br... (show quote)
'cept the owners manual doesn't take into account firmware updates.
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Feb 3, 2020 19:43:12 #
chase4 wrote:
8 GB max see page 371 of the owners manual. br br... (show quote)
it looks like the list must have been in columns which didn't carry over when you copied them. It's pretty much worthless in this format.
Feb 3, 2020 20:14:03 #
JohnSwanda wrote:
it looks like the list must have been in columns which didn't carry over when you copied them. It's pretty much worthless in this format.
Yep, it came out kinda goofy, hence I still suggest looking at page 371 of the owners manual (free download online from Nikon). However I don't see anything over 8 GB anywhere on the page. chase
Feb 3, 2020 20:19:21 #
Bill_de wrote:
'cept the owners manual doesn't take into account firmware updates.
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I looked at the D300 firmware update for this camera and the matter of CF memory was not mentioned.
chase
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