Ever lose a memory card? I did once, one with irreplaceable pictures of my son's graduation - but thankfully found it a few minutes later on the gym floor. Recently, I've seen posts on...

Desert Gecko Loc: desert southwest, USA

I did once, one with irreplaceable pictures of my son's graduation - but thankfully found it a few minutes later on the gym floor. Recently, I've seen posts on facebook and even here of a picture from a found memory card, one that a kind soul is posting hoping that someone might recognize the owner. May I suggest you do as I have done:

Type your name and contact information, then take a picture of it with each one of your cards. Cards are too small to write on, so take the picture. There's a pretty good chance that whoever finds your card will at least look to see what's on it, and if your info is there you stand a good chance of getting your card back.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

good idea ... of course for all the people fanatically reformatting their cards, that picture won't last very long ...

chelesphotography Loc: Greenville, NC

Like that idea. I thought I lost my daughters but thank goodness I found it before the puppies did because it was on the floor!

Wahawk Loc: NE IA

duane13 wrote:

I did once, one with irreplaceable pictures of my ... (show quote)

Make up some business/contact cards. I use some that I created with the basic Print Shop program for handing out to people that want my email etc, Just has name/phone/email. Then after reformatting a new card take a close-up of one of the cards.

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

Duane, you have reminded me. I found a card a few months ago. I'll have to find it and look at the fotos. See if there are any tell-tale signs of the rightful owner. Thanks for the reminder.
Myself, I've never lost one, or fotos. Knock on wood ! SS

Desert Gecko Loc: desert southwest, USA

Wahawk wrote:

Make up some business/contact cards. I use some that I created with the basic Print Shop program for handing out to people that want my email etc, Just has name/phone/email. Then after reformatting a new card take a close-up of one of the cards.

Good idea, for on the fly. Or, just scribble the info on a napkin if you have to and shoot it. Mine, I just typed up my info in Word then shot my monitor, changed cards, repeat... Just get that contact info on there! SharpShooter found a card and will try to find the owner - it does happen!

St3v3M Loc: 35,000 feet

duane13 wrote:

... Type your name and contact information, then take a picture of it with each one of your cards. Cards are too small to write on, so take the picture. There's a pretty good chance that whoever finds your card will at least look to see what's on it, and if your info is there you stand a good chance of getting your card back.

Great advice

Mormorazzi Loc: Temple, Texas

I just put a lock (Nikon/key) on the photo of my business card and it didn't disappear when I reformatted my card. In the future, every time I download new photos to my computer that photo of my business card is going to show up, but I'd say it's worth the hassle!

CHG_CANON wrote:

good idea ... of course for all the people fanatically reformatting their cards, that picture won't last very long ...

Joecosentino Loc: Whitesboro, New York

Mormorazzi wrote:

I just put a lock (Nikon/key) on the photo of my business card and it didn't disappear when I reformatted my card. In the future, every time I download new photos to my computer that photo of my business card is going to show up, but I'd say it's worth the hassle!

Very good idea

Poison Ivey Loc: Mtn Brook, AL

Putting good ID on Memory Card can also get your Camera returned

mborn Loc: Massachusetts

Also use a card pouch from Guru or Think Tank and put the used card in it backwards immediately after you remove it from the camera. Less chance of losing the card. I carry ny pouches attached to a snap ring which I attach to my belt loop and keep the pouches in my pocket

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

duane13 wrote:

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I often use Eye-Fi cards, so they never come out of the camera. If I've lost the card, I've also lost the camera.

I got a couple of these cases to carry regular cards when I travel. They're too big to get easily lost, but if I do lose one, I've lost most of my pictures. There is a loop to run a cord through to attach them to something.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/JJC-MC-2-Anti-shock-Waterproof-Memory-Card-Case-Holder-Hard-Storage-for-4CF-8SD-/400551808956?pt=Digital_Camera_Accessories&hash=item5d42bf8fbc

romanticf16 Loc: Commerce Twp, MI

Mormorazzi wrote:

I just put a lock (Nikon/key) on the photo of my business card and it didn't disappear when I reformatted my card. In the future, every time I download new photos to my computer that photo of my business card is going to show up, but I'd say it's worth the hassle!

Would you please expound on the Nikon/Key and how it is done. Thanks in advance. Paul

Desert Gecko Loc: desert southwest, USA

Poison Ivey wrote:

Putting good ID on Memory Card can also get your Camera returned

:thumbup: :thumbup: Hadn't thought of that. All the more reason - thanks!

Mormorazzi Loc: Temple, Texas

While you're previewing the photo you want to protect, press the {WB/?/Key} button to the left of the back monitor. A key will appear on the screen indicating that your photo is now protected. Press the key button again if you want to release the lock. Look up "Protecting Photographs" in your manual. (I have a D600 and D90. Your protect option may be hidden in your menu.)

I learned about the key after I accidentally pressed that button while reviewing photos on my camera ... and I couldn't delete the photo of my friend, Maria. Plus, every time I uploaded photos to my computer, Maria's photo appeared. Grrr.

romanticf16 wrote:

Would you please expound on the Nikon/Key and how it is done. Thanks in advance. Paul