SD card problems

Annie - try using a program called ZERO ASSUMPTION FILE RECOVERY (link). Just below Step 1 (near the top of the page) is the download link. This link also explains the processes involved, so that you get a better understanding of what you are seeing on-screen.

Good luck!

If you don't have any luck, you can send me the card, and I'll do the recovery for you. Just PM me if you choose that option.

Have you got the images off the card?

If so, use your laptop to do a full format.

Assuming Windows:

Insert the SD card in the reader and it will normally ask if you want to open File Manager/Explorer


In File Manager/Explorer and navigate up to the "My Computer" level

Then, identify the SD card - check and check again.

Right Click on the Card Icon and select Format. When the option come up, Choose FAT32, Default Allocation Size, and ensure Quick Format is NOT selected.

START

That will do a deep full format of the card - which you should then be able to do a quick format in the camera - unless you can create the directory structure.

Correct way to remove a card off a computer is to click the little up-arrow next to your clock on the bottom of the screen, then hover over the tabs until you see SAFELY REMOVE HARDWARE. You should then see a drop-down, showing the name of the card. Click on your card to eject it, then when you are prompted, remove it from the pc. Basically, what this does is it "kills" residual power to the card, thus eliminating any damaging power spikes.

Very rare to have problems with Lexar Pro 133x one
of the best cards made.

You could try formatting it with the Official SD Association
software from link

Also get the Manual link

Choose.....

FORMAT FULL (OverWrite):
This option initializes the file system parameter in the card, and
initializes all the user data areas (Initialize it by overwriting
the meaningless data to all the user data areas).
This option has the possibility that it makes the format time
long according to the capacity of the card.

If that doesn't fix it return the card to Lexar. It should have
had a Limited Lifetime Warranty so they should replace it.

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Hi Annie

2 things:

Firstly - have you actually tried copying any files on to the card from your laptop?

Secondly and I know it sounds mad - but I once had a similar issue with a sandisc card and in desperation I slid the lock button fully each way a couple of times and tried it again - can not think of any reason how or why it would work but it did!

Carl

Just thinking on similar lines - can read but not write. Is the write lock switch in the correct position?


A point of discussion many many times.

I never format in camera, only on my PC and then very rarely. My cards get used in the camera, removed, images copied off and deleted from the card then back in camera.

I have a card that tends to be used in my compact camera, but that was previously in my DSLR and used without reformatting.

Occasionally I will need to transfer a file from PC to PC and don't have a memory stick available - so I will use the SD/SDHC cards.

Your comment about SanDisk is sensible - always go for the better top end brands such as SanDisk, Crucial (if they are still around in the SD market), Kingston ... Avoid the low end generics/own brand and always buy from a reputable source.