SD card and camera slot problem
May 13, 2020 15:11:34 #
Hello Technohogs,
I was reviewing images on my computer that were just downloaded from an SD card when I noticed some missing files. I went to put the card back into the camera to find what was not downloaded when I found that the card was no longer accepted by the card slot on the camera (Canon 7D II). Looking more closely, I
saw that a very tiny piece of plastic was missing from a corner of the card and it would not click into place. I tried another 'healthy' card and it, too, was not accepted by the slot. Okay, must be the piece of plastic that was stuck in the slot. However, I could not see anything with a light and magnifying glass. Nothing fell out when turned the camera over. So now I have a problem. I so hate the thought of sending my camera back to Canon that I am willing to use a Compact Flash card and get a CF reader to download the images to my computer. What are the down sides? I have never used these CF cards before and don't know what to expect. Any recommendations?
Thanks,
Photodoc
I was reviewing images on my computer that were just downloaded from an SD card when I noticed some missing files. I went to put the card back into the camera to find what was not downloaded when I found that the card was no longer accepted by the card slot on the camera (Canon 7D II). Looking more closely, I
saw that a very tiny piece of plastic was missing from a corner of the card and it would not click into place. I tried another 'healthy' card and it, too, was not accepted by the slot. Okay, must be the piece of plastic that was stuck in the slot. However, I could not see anything with a light and magnifying glass. Nothing fell out when turned the camera over. So now I have a problem. I so hate the thought of sending my camera back to Canon that I am willing to use a Compact Flash card and get a CF reader to download the images to my computer. What are the down sides? I have never used these CF cards before and don't know what to expect. Any recommendations?
Thanks,
Photodoc
May 13, 2020 15:17:25 #
I won't even begin to guess about the missing piece of the SD card and if it is affecting the usage of the slot. You may have to have a certified tech take that one on.
If the images were initially being saved to the SD card, it's highly doubtful you can use a CF card to extract those files from the camera. The camera doesn't hold a buffer of the last XX images taken. The buffer is used to store image files as they are processed/moved to the storage medium.
If the images were initially being saved to the SD card, it's highly doubtful you can use a CF card to extract those files from the camera. The camera doesn't hold a buffer of the last XX images taken. The buffer is used to store image files as they are processed/moved to the storage medium.
May 13, 2020 15:17:51 #
photodoc16 wrote:
Hello Technohogs, br I was reviewing images on my ... (show quote)
CF cards are generally faster and considered higher tech. You have always used your 7DII with only an SD??? I have used both since I got my first 7DII. I usually have the files sent to both cards just in case I lose one or something. Other people send RAW to one (usually CF for the speed) and JPEG to the other so they can show things to people without needing to do any processing but still have the RAW images for maximum options when processing. I do the same with my 5DIV sending all images to both cards.
That piece of plastic is in there somewhere and really should be gotten out. Do you have a local camera store with cleaning and minor repair services? They should be able to get it out for you.
May 13, 2020 16:04:23 #
Robert Jeri,
Thanks. However, I wasn't implying that I would use the CF card to help retrieve the SD images. I was just saying that rather than send in my camera to Canon I would just migrate to CF cards. I was curious about them and if there were any downsides. Sounds like I would be take a step up in memory cards.
Photodoc16
Thanks. However, I wasn't implying that I would use the CF card to help retrieve the SD images. I was just saying that rather than send in my camera to Canon I would just migrate to CF cards. I was curious about them and if there were any downsides. Sounds like I would be take a step up in memory cards.
Photodoc16
May 13, 2020 16:33:16 #
robertjerl wrote:
CF cards are generally faster and considered highe... (show quote)
I have been using the CF cards for both the 7dII and the 5dIV since I got the cameras. I began shooting only in raw just recently when I found that both the 7dII and the 5dIV will wirelessly send a jpeg to my iPad with the Canon Connect app from a raw file on the card. If I want to share instantly from the camera I can. This uses a lot less memory and I can use the sd cards for overflow.
As for switching from sd to cf, best move I ever made for storage in the camera. The only real downside is the cf cards cost a bit more.
May 13, 2020 18:30:35 #
Pmorin,
Thanks for that info. I know that I should get this slot fixed for back up at least. However, CF here I come.
Photodoc16
Thanks for that info. I know that I should get this slot fixed for back up at least. However, CF here I come.
Photodoc16
May 13, 2020 18:48:45 #
The CF will actually be faster. One caveat: you can bend the pins of the camera receptacle if you insert the CF card carelessly. Insert slowly and if you feel resistance, stop! There is a little slop in the CF card guides and if you gat it misaligned and force it in, it’s a $300 plus repair unless you’re lucky and bend a redundant pin. If that worries you, leave the card in and do your downloads via USB. And if you go that way, be gentle with the USB connector on the camera. The spec. is for 5,000 insertions, but I have seen them fail in much less if you put too much up-down pressure on the male connector on the connecting cable.
Btw, with a bright light and a dental pick (and possibly a magnifier), I’m betting you can dislodge that missing piece of plastic in the SD slot (with the power off of course!)
Btw, with a bright light and a dental pick (and possibly a magnifier), I’m betting you can dislodge that missing piece of plastic in the SD slot (with the power off of course!)
May 13, 2020 18:56:55 #
Thanks Trix,
I will be careful and I thank you for the tip. If I can find the plastic piece in the slot, great. When I looked in, though, I could not identify it.
Photodoc16
I will be careful and I thank you for the tip. If I can find the plastic piece in the slot, great. When I looked in, though, I could not identify it.
Photodoc16
May 14, 2020 08:36:27 #
My first DSLR was a Nikon D200. 15 or more years old now. It uses Compact Flash cards. I have many thousand photos from that camera and it's still going strong. Never a problem with cards.
May 14, 2020 08:48:16 #
You will probably like the more durable feel of a CF card. Make sure you differentiate between CF (CompactFlash) and CFast cards. CFast cards (cannot be used in a D7II) are not interchangeable with CF cards.
May 14, 2020 10:58:17 #
photodoc16 wrote:
Robert Jeri,
Thanks. However, I wasn't implying that I would use the CF card to help retrieve the SD images. I was just saying that rather than send in my camera to Canon I would just migrate to CF cards. I was curious about them and if there were any downsides. Sounds like I would be take a step up in memory cards.
Photodoc16
Thanks. However, I wasn't implying that I would use the CF card to help retrieve the SD images. I was just saying that rather than send in my camera to Canon I would just migrate to CF cards. I was curious about them and if there were any downsides. Sounds like I would be take a step up in memory cards.
Photodoc16
CF cards tend to be faster than SD cards and usually more expensive than an SD card with an equal amount of storage. The other thing to be aware of with CF cards is to be careful when inserting the CF card into the camera body to avoid bending pins in the camera.
May 14, 2020 11:22:31 #
May 14, 2020 13:37:23 #
TriX wrote:
The CF will actually be faster. One caveat: you ca... (show quote)
Agree that pins in the camera or the card reader can get bent if not inserting a CF card carefully. I worked with a company that supplied Canon cameras (I think at the time they were 10D's) and although i never had a problem there were others who bent pins in the cameras and the card readers were damaged at a higher rate. The company was not please about the cameras, but the card readers were quite cheap to replace.
May 14, 2020 14:48:06 #
Photoghobbyist,
Thanks. Caution is the watchword. I guess that means change cards before it becomes critical in a shooting situation.
Photodoc16
Thanks. Caution is the watchword. I guess that means change cards before it becomes critical in a shooting situation.
Photodoc16
May 14, 2020 15:38:19 #
mlkddk
Loc: Colorado
I have had multiple issues with as cards including bits of plastic breaking off and lodging in the slot. I mark my cards and after 10 uses I exchange them. Walmart hates me. Darn!
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