HELP: Memory Card Formatting
Mar 23, 2019 08:27:30 #
I shoot with a Nikon D7100. Recently I was out shooting wildlife when I realized that I had forgotten to re-insert the memory card for Slot #1. I have my settings set for Slot #2 as a back up, so with no card in #1 the images were saved to #2.
When I home I downloaded the images and then went to Format the memory card. I got a message: "This option is not available at current settings. or in the Camera's current state." I then moved the card to Slot #1, with the same result. I tried reviewing both the manual that came with the camera, and another after market manual I have for the camera. Neither mentioned any such message.
Question: Do I have a damaged card or a damaged camera, or are my settings somehow wrong. Thank you for any information
When I home I downloaded the images and then went to Format the memory card. I got a message: "This option is not available at current settings. or in the Camera's current state." I then moved the card to Slot #1, with the same result. I tried reviewing both the manual that came with the camera, and another after market manual I have for the camera. Neither mentioned any such message.
Question: Do I have a damaged card or a damaged camera, or are my settings somehow wrong. Thank you for any information
Mar 23, 2019 08:44:34 #
Check the memory card to see if the slide on the side was inadvertently moved to the lock position.
Mar 23, 2019 08:57:26 #
1046William wrote:
I shoot with a Nikon D7100. Recently I was out sh... (show quote)
Insert a card in slot 1, change you settings to record to both cards and format the card in slot 2? Just a guess. May be worth a try.
Mark
Mar 23, 2019 08:58:29 #
Mar 23, 2019 09:03:28 #
1046William wrote:
I shoot with a Nikon D7100. Recently I was out sh... (show quote)
Is it possible that the camera wants a card in both slot 1 and slot 2 before it does any formatting?
Mar 23, 2019 09:07:52 #
Mar 23, 2019 09:08:34 #
rwilson1942 wrote:
My cameras do that when the battery is low and I try to format a card.
Formatting flash memory cards on a low battery is bad like upgrading firmware on a low battery is bad. One can fry a card, the other can brick your camera.
Mar 23, 2019 09:14:06 #
You are a genius. I never know that you could lock memory cards. Many thanks.
Mar 23, 2019 19:33:51 #
Mar 23, 2019 19:41:42 #
ecobin wrote:
Check the memory card to see if the slide on the side was inadvertently moved to the lock position.
That happens sometimes when inserting a card in Slot 1 of a D7200. Never happens in Slot 2 or any other camera.
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Mar 24, 2019 08:23:24 #
On my 2 slot cameras I have used either slot for recording without any problems
Mar 24, 2019 10:21:40 #
Sidwalkastronomy
Loc: New Jersey Shore
I always suspect operator error when I have an issue myself. Senior moments are more frequent. Little tab on side easily moved.
Mar 25, 2019 01:57:31 #
foggypreacher
Loc: Dickinson, Texas
Bill_de wrote:
That happens sometimes when inserting a card in Slot 1 of a D7200. Never happens in Slot 2 or any other camera.
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I beg to differ, Bill_de. I have a Nikon D3400 and somehow I manage to slide the lock "on" about once a week. Not sure how I do it, but it gets done. Pain in the slot.
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