Formatting SD Memory Cards from Aps-C to Full Frame Camera
Apr 23, 2023 12:23:06 #
If a memory card is formatted on an APS-C camera body, if it transferred to a full frame camera,
does the card have to be reformatted?
does the card have to be reformatted?
Apr 23, 2023 12:27:42 #
Best practice is to format the card in the camera in which you intend to use it.
--Bob
--Bob
richardsaccount wrote:
If a memory card is formatted on an APS-C camera body, if it transferred to a full frame camera,
does the card have to be reformatted?
does the card have to be reformatted?
Apr 23, 2023 12:29:25 #
rwm283main
Loc: Terryville, CT
If it’s a different camera, even though it might be the same brand, I would say yes. It doesn’t hurt.
Rich
Rich
Apr 23, 2023 12:44:57 #
larryepage
Loc: North Texas area
richardsaccount wrote:
If a memory card is formatted on an APS-C camera body, if it transferred to a full frame camera,
does the card have to be reformatted?
does the card have to be reformatted?
Moving a memory card from one camera to another without reformatting is asking for trouble. The exreme case is that the new camera will not recognize the card. Or it will reconfigure the card on its own the first time you release the shutter and any imagescprdviously stored will be lost.
So..reformat tbe card in the "new" camera. Download any files first.
Apr 23, 2023 12:44:59 #
richardsaccount wrote:
If a memory card is formatted on an APS-C camera body, if it transferred to a full frame camera,
does the card have to be reformatted?
does the card have to be reformatted?
I always format my cards when they go into a camera, even if the same one.
It does a better job of removing the old images than delete, and thus avoids one more thing that might corrupt new image files.
And if I do put the card into a different camera or brand of camera, doing it every time avoids the possibility of forgetting to do it when it is really needed. It only takes a few seconds.
Apr 23, 2023 12:51:38 #
robertjerl wrote:
I always format my cards when they go into a camera, even if the same one.
Ditto.
Apr 23, 2023 13:09:09 #
richardsaccount wrote:
If a memory card is formatted on an APS-C camera body, if it transferred to a full frame camera,
does the card have to be reformatted?
does the card have to be reformatted?
I swap cards between several Sony cameras without having to reformat them and have had no problems.
bwa
Apr 23, 2023 19:58:13 #
I have accidently swapped cards between several Nikon cameras. The first time I thought I lost a bunch of pictures. It turns out that the different Nikon cameras just created a new file folder for the new camera.
I just checked several Nikon DSLRs and one Nikon mirrorless. Under the "Photo Shooting Menu they all have a "Storage Folder". When putting a card in a different Nikon camera it creates a new folder. The second line in the menu is "Folder List". Nikon doesn't seem to care how many different cameras you use as long as they are Nikon. Go figure
. Using multiple camera brands might be a different matter.
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I just checked several Nikon DSLRs and one Nikon mirrorless. Under the "Photo Shooting Menu they all have a "Storage Folder". When putting a card in a different Nikon camera it creates a new folder. The second line in the menu is "Folder List". Nikon doesn't seem to care how many different cameras you use as long as they are Nikon. Go figure
. Using multiple camera brands might be a different matter.---
Apr 23, 2023 20:07:27 #
larryepage wrote:
Moving a memory card from one camera to another without reformatting is asking for trouble. The exreme case is that the new camera will not recognize the card. Or it will reconfigure the card on its own the first time you release the shutter and any imagescprdviously stored will be lost.
So..reformat tbe card in the "new" camera. Download any files first.
So..reformat tbe card in the "new" camera. Download any files first.
This happened to me once; I learned my lesson.
Apr 24, 2023 06:10:08 #
richardsaccount wrote:
If a memory card is formatted on an APS-C camera body, if it transferred to a full frame camera,
does the card have to be reformatted?
does the card have to be reformatted?
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Richard......
Ditto to all of the above... Yes, format
Cheers
Goldstar46
Apr 24, 2023 06:40:20 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
richardsaccount wrote:
If a memory card is formatted on an APS-C camera body, if it transferred to a full frame camera,
does the card have to be reformatted?
does the card have to be reformatted?
Yes, but make sure you have off loaded any images from that card before you reformate it.
Apr 24, 2023 08:26:58 #
Apr 24, 2023 08:34:46 #
I have a bunch of cards and a bunch of cameras. I just pick up a card and put it into a camera. Never a problem. The camera makes a folder for itself.
Apr 24, 2023 08:41:31 #
fetzler
Loc: North West PA
You know SD cards are cheap. If you can afford 2 cameras you can afford two SD cards. Consider the price of film and processing.
Yes, it is safest to format cards in the camera you use. Of course, you can make an experiment with a test card.
Yes, it is safest to format cards in the camera you use. Of course, you can make an experiment with a test card.
Apr 24, 2023 08:51:52 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I have a bunch of cards and a bunch of cameras. I just pick up a card and put it into a camera. Never a problem. The camera makes a folder for itself.
You don't format it first?
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