It's not been a good day...
Feb 23, 2019 09:10:27 #
Longshadow wrote:
I'll offer this -
I copy to the computer as you do, after the images have been backed up, I delete them on the card while the card is in the computer. Then I put the card back in the camera. That's it, no re-formatting in the camera.
Been doing this for eight years without any problems whatsoever.
(I DO initially format a new card in the camera though.)
I copy to the computer as you do, after the images have been backed up, I delete them on the card while the card is in the computer. Then I put the card back in the camera. That's it, no re-formatting in the camera.
Been doing this for eight years without any problems whatsoever.
(I DO initially format a new card in the camera though.)
This was my method as well with one exception, I always deleted in camera as soon as I put the card back in. I only formatted new cards as well.
Feb 23, 2019 09:13:27 #
frankraney wrote:
You are correct......FORMAT in camera, not erase..... Sorry for your lost, glad it wasn't important. But if it was more than practice, they are important or you would not have shot then.
Thanks, it was just shooting for fun, pleasure, practice all combined. Thankful it was not an important event or once in a lifetime moment, otherwise I would be sick over it. It happens though.
Feb 23, 2019 09:16:48 #
Dikdik wrote:
Don't write anything to the card. Have you tried a free program called Recova from Piriform. It works well and will recover stuff, you never knew you had.
If Recova fails, then if you know someone with a Linux box, check to see if he can mount the card.
Sorry to hear of your loss... I hope there was nothing that cannot be re-captured.
Dik
If Recova fails, then if you know someone with a Linux box, check to see if he can mount the card.
Sorry to hear of your loss... I hope there was nothing that cannot be re-captured.
Dik
I havent written anything on the card but when I got the error message I did go with scan and fix, not sure if that changes anything you suggest. I think I tried Recova, I'd have to look to be sure. I will ask my Son about the Linux box...I dont even know what that is but he might. Thanks for the suggestions, none of the photos were important.
Feb 23, 2019 09:17:07 #
I always download via the USB cable, takes a little longer but avoids the possibility of damaging the SD card socket. You see a lot of used cameras for sale with damaged card slots or bent pins.
Feb 23, 2019 09:40:45 #
Dikdik
Loc: Winnipeg, Canada
EyeShootWideOpen wrote:
I dont even know what that is but he might.
Just a computer running Linux... Linux can sometimes access files that are not accessible from Windows. Your son will likely know.
Dik
Feb 23, 2019 09:41:54 #
Dikdik
Loc: Winnipeg, Canada
polyman wrote:
I always download via the USB cable, takes a little longer but avoids the possibility of damaging the SD card socket. You see a lot of used cameras for sale with damaged card slots or bent pins.
I only download via USB... not even Wi-Fi.
Dik
Feb 23, 2019 09:51:21 #
polyman wrote:
I always download via the USB cable, takes a little longer but avoids the possibility of damaging the SD card socket. You see a lot of used cameras for sale with damaged card slots or bent pins.
The previous owner was probably not careful.
Mostly with CF I would imagine.
Feb 23, 2019 09:51:24 #
NCMtnMan
Loc: N. Fork New River, Ashe Co., NC
Have you checked your PC for a virus or trojan? I have seen things like this on systems where it has been hit by ransomware. You might want to reboot your system. Also, can you view the shots in your camera?
Feb 23, 2019 10:13:00 #
EyeShootWideOpen wrote:
Lost all the files on my SD card img src="https:... (show quote)
I'm just now reading this thread....
If I understand you took pictures, but upon removing the card plugging into the computer they were not visible? You tried recovery software but that was unsuccessful.
Then you tried a 2nd card in the camera and when plugging into the computer the files were corrupted?
But now you can see the files on the 2nd card ok?
You could the pictures with cards 1 and 2 in the camera, before you removed the the cards? Is that correct? It was only the computer that you could not see the pictures?
If that is the case, I am wondering if there was a problem with the computer/card interface, maybe some dust or something that got into the slot and the computer could not read the data correctly.
Feb 23, 2019 10:37:21 #
EyeShootWideOpen wrote:
Ouch is right. Only today, I always offload immediately. It wasnt anything important, not devastating but certainly disappointing.
Whew.
Feb 23, 2019 11:08:14 #
EyeShootWideOpen wrote:
Lost all the files on my SD card 
I tried downloading some trial/free programs but nothing brought back the images I shot today, only older ones....
I tried downloading some trial/free programs but nothing brought back the images I shot today, only older ones....FWIW I would not reformat the card just yet. Restart your computer several times and try it, try another computer, try a Mac, their 'photos' program will read your card, try the camera manufacturers software. Maybe your son has a program that will read the card directly to see what is on it.
Also my opinion, I never reformat a card. When it is full put the time period and the camera name on it and put it in a box. By the time I have filled a card I have saved enough money to buy a new one. B&H had 64 G high speed cards for $22 last week.
Feb 23, 2019 11:53:45 #
Before I begin shooting, I ALWAYS format the card(s) I'm using in the camera they are being used in. So far, this has prevented anything like this for me. Best of luck.
Feb 23, 2019 12:01:47 #
EyeShootWideOpen wrote:
Ok now i am worried. I put another card in my camera and took some pics and upon looking at the sd card in my pc this screen shot will show you the folder where my raw files should be...check the dates on the files!
I got similar filenames with a "Samsung" card bought from China, first use was OK, second use=garbage. BTW, should be interesting if you can open files from year 2099 and 2100...maybe card is to smart for our knowledge...
Feb 23, 2019 12:26:59 #
Take card from camera and place on hard, flat surface, strike card twice with heaviest hammer you own, take card outside and douse with charcoal lighter fluid and ignite. After flames burn out burry card at least two feet deep. Go to nearest WalMart, purchase new card, install and format in camera. 
Feb 23, 2019 12:47:56 #
jeep_daddy wrote:
Now you know that you shouldn't store photos on th... (show quote)
Absolutely spot on advice - Murphy's Law states that the likelihood of losing a shot is directly proportional to that shot's irreplaceable value...
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