SD Card Question (Page 2): Thanks, Bill. As you see above another one did the job. But it is good to know there are other options. Sometimes the free ones don't stay free. Regards...

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Dec 1, 2011 15:29:32 #

MtnMan Loc: ID

Thanks, Bill.

As you see above another one did the job. But it is good to know there are other options. Sometimes the free ones don't stay free.

Regards,
Larry Leach

Paw Paw Bill wrote:

Larry, try RECUVA

It is a free program that I have used to recover photos from several of my friends' cards.

Luckily, I have not had to do this for my own.

;-)

Dec 2, 2011 23:59:16 #

tschmath Loc: Los Angeles

Isn't this an example of a thread being hijacked? I was trying to find out how to clear the images from my SD disk, and now we're talking about recovering pictures and buying each other beers?

Dec 3, 2011 00:24:10 #

authorizeduser Loc: Monroe, Michigan

I beg to differ. I have formatted my SDHC 16GB card on my computer when I used it to store files temporarily. When I was done I simply reformatted with my Nikon D80 and all is well. I have done this multiple times.

Dec 5, 2011 14:12:11 #

Mudpuppy Loc: Michigan

I have a 2gb SD card right now that I formatted on the computer and now it won't work on the computer or the camera.

Dec 5, 2011 14:30:53 #

Paw Paw Bill Loc: d

Mudpuppy wrote:

I have a 2gb SD card right now that I formatted on the computer and now it won't work on the computer or the camera.

Have you tried reformatting in the camera. If it still bonks out, then it's a trash can item. Sorry!!

(If by 'won't work..the camera', you meant it won't reformat in the camera, then you've done all you can.)

All information on memory cards for cameras specify to never format on the computer, and don't delete files on the card with the computer.

Dec 6, 2011 13:04:28 #

Mudpuppy Loc: Michigan

yeah it's garbage

Dec 6, 2011 14:03:05 #

Mickey88 Loc: Central Florida

I have also read that deleting pics in camera, can corrupt the file system on the card

Paw Paw Bill wrote:

quote=Mudpuppy I have a 2gb SD card right now tha... (show quote)

Dec 6, 2011 17:22:58 #

Paw Paw Bill Loc: d

Mickey88 wrote:

I have also read that deleting pics in camera, can corrupt the file system on the card

Any time you change data on the memory card, there is a statistical possibility that something can go wrong and corrupt the data on the card. You must delete files eventually and the greatest probability of success is to do it from the camera. If it becomes damaged, then 'dem are da breaks', you gave it your 'best shot'.

Dec 6, 2011 17:48:01 #

Mickey88 Loc: Central Florida

Paw Paw Bill wrote:

Mickey88 wrote:

I have also read that deleting pics in camera, can corrupt the file system on the card

perhaps I should clarify, deleting all pics is one thing, I've heard it's not good to delete individual pics. such as an out of focus shot while you are out shooting.
I personally never delete, I shoot, I upload to my PC, then I format the card in camera.

Dec 6, 2011 17:56:06 #

MtnMan Loc: ID

Hi,

I probably don't have enough experience to be a good source but I have never had a problem deleting single pics. I have done it thousands of times.

Scot Kelby, author of many photo books and long time professional, strongly suggests deleting as you go.

Most recommendations I have seen suggest formatting the card rather than deleting after you have saved two copies through upload. As I recently demonstrated to myself, that does not delete the pictures any more than "deleting" them does. Barring mechanical damage to the card they are there and recoverable until written over.

Regards,
Larry Leach

Regards,
Larry Leach

Mickey88 wrote:

quote=Paw Paw Bill quote=Mickey88 I have also re... (show quote)

Dec 6, 2011 18:22:28 #

Paw Paw Bill Loc: d

In over ten years I have never had a failure due to deleting single files on the memory card. I OFTEN delete individual files when I outrun my flash's ability to recharge before the next shot, when I would be embarassed for someone to see how bad a shot looks, when I hold the button down too long and get multiples, etc.

Dec 6, 2011 19:26:46 #

TheBirdMan Loc: Southeast Missouri, USA

lleach wrote:

Hi, br br Does anyone know how to recover images ... (show quote)

Dec 7, 2011 09:44:33 #

MtnMan Loc: ID

Thanks for posting that, Birdman. It came out a little strange as if I posted it. You get the credit both for this posting and for sending it to me. Also is was you that noted you didn't know if it would work with a formatted card.

Anyhow I took his advice and used it on my formatted card and it worked like a charm. I got everything back. (I had only taken a couple of pictures since formatting so didn't overwrite what was there.) Actually I got back many more pictures than just the last formatting and then deleted them.

It was very easy, also.

Regards,
Larry Leach

TheBirdMan wrote:

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Dec 7, 2011 21:25:31 #

rayford2 Loc: New Bethlehem, PA

lleach wrote:

Hi, Mickey br br If you ever get to Boise I'd lov... (show quote)

It looks to me that those pictures would have been worth the $39.95 as a last resort. Good shots! Would have liked to seen the rest of them.

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