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Comment by DaveHolmes posted on Have I got a faulty SDHC card? at 05/03/2013 - 22:31
DaveHolmes wrote:
But I'm going to have to work out how one does it first?
And here is how: http://www.ehow.com/how_5838128_format-sd-card-command-prompt.htmlBut I'm going to have to work out how one does it first?
I'll let you know how it goes...
Comment by DaveHolmes posted on Have I got a faulty SDHC card? at 05/03/2013 - 21:47
steven9761 wrote:
Dave - I'm going to stick my neck out a wee bit here... I reckon that, like most folks, when your files have been copied across from the card to the pc, you simply unplug the card - am I right?...
The CORRECT procedure should ALWAYS be that you click on the little icon in your system tray (next to your clock, lower- RHS) that, when you hover over it, says "safely remove hardware", then presents you with a list of hardware that can be removed. By clicking on this, it cuts the flow of power from the pc through the card, rather like flicking the off switch on a set of lights. By not using thie described method, there is a danger of you creating a small "spark-gap" that can blow the card!
If you would like me to have a go at recovering this card for you, PM me. It'll be my pleasure to help out if I can, Dave!
I'm usually pretty good at following the procedure you describe... Cheers for the offer though much appreciated... Dave - I'm going to stick my neck out a wee bit here... I reckon that, like most folks, when your files have been copied across from the card to the pc, you simply unplug the card - am I right?...
The CORRECT procedure should ALWAYS be that you click on the little icon in your system tray (next to your clock, lower- RHS) that, when you hover over it, says "safely remove hardware", then presents you with a list of hardware that can be removed. By clicking on this, it cuts the flow of power from the pc through the card, rather like flicking the off switch on a set of lights. By not using thie described method, there is a danger of you creating a small "spark-gap" that can blow the card!
If you would like me to have a go at recovering this card for you, PM me. It'll be my pleasure to help out if I can, Dave!
I'm going to try this first:
Blueforever wrote:
Format it with command prompt, on your computer, sometimes you get a write error
on the card that only formatting with command prompt will clear, that can only cured this way works 99% of the time.
But I'm going to have to work out how one does it first?Format it with command prompt, on your computer, sometimes you get a write error
on the card that only formatting with command prompt will clear, that can only cured this way works 99% of the time.
Comment by DaveHolmes posted on Have I got a faulty SDHC card? at 05/03/2013 - 21:43
Would cost them more to staff a place in the UK than they spend on postage though....
Again... Recovery is not the issue... It's the fact that it won't write new data or allow itself to be formatted...
Again... Recovery is not the issue... It's the fact that it won't write new data or allow itself to be formatted...
Comment by DaveHolmes posted on Have I got a faulty SDHC card? at 05/03/2013 - 18:43
The error msg on the laptop when I try and format reads 'windows cannot format this drive' (or something similar... I'm nowhere near my laptop right now)
It's let me copy my pictures over and delete them but when inserted back into K5 they still appear...
On the K5 it allows me to see images (but not video files) but won't format the card or write any new files...
Weird...
It's let me copy my pictures over and delete them but when inserted back into K5 they still appear...
On the K5 it allows me to see images (but not video files) but won't format the card or write any new files...
Weird...
steven9761 wrote:
Dave - what error messages are you getting from your computer when you insert it into the card slot? If you get the "this card is not formatted" message, then there are a couple of things to try...
(1) format the card at the above point, but DO NOT attempt to use it until you have recovered any images you might have left on there.
(2) whether successful or unsuccessful at step (1) above, run ZERO ASSUMPTION FILE RECOVERY (link). ZAR9.2 should be the program you attempt to recover with. If you were successful at formatting the card, this program should do a good job of recovering most (if not all) of the images that were on the card. If Unsuccessful, ZAR treats the sd card as "raw" (as in EMPTY, UNFORMATTED) files. You may still have a degree of success at recovering the "lost" files, but maybe not as good as if you are able to format the card. However, you never know your luck!
Dave - what error messages are you getting from your computer when you insert it into the card slot? If you get the "this card is not formatted" message, then there are a couple of things to try...
(1) format the card at the above point, but DO NOT attempt to use it until you have recovered any images you might have left on there.
(2) whether successful or unsuccessful at step (1) above, run ZERO ASSUMPTION FILE RECOVERY (link). ZAR9.2 should be the program you attempt to recover with. If you were successful at formatting the card, this program should do a good job of recovering most (if not all) of the images that were on the card. If Unsuccessful, ZAR treats the sd card as "raw" (as in EMPTY, UNFORMATTED) files. You may still have a degree of success at recovering the "lost" files, but maybe not as good as if you are able to format the card. However, you never know your luck!
Comment by DaveHolmes posted on Have I got a faulty SDHC card? at 05/03/2013 - 18:19
HA!
Yes mate, was the first thing I checked... Nearly put it in OP but decided to leave it out...
Yes mate, was the first thing I checked... Nearly put it in OP but decided to leave it out...
Comment by DaveHolmes posted on Have I got a faulty SDHC card? at 05/03/2013 - 16:30
When I first bought a DSLR I also bought an 8gb Sandisk ExtremeIII class 6 SDHC card...
Having upgraded to K5 This is still my main card and works perfectly...
I thought however that I'd like to try my hand at video and might need a bigger card so I got myself a 16gb Sandisk Extreme class 10 SDHC card from PC-World... This was 3 months back and it now won't write or let me format the card (on either the K5 or my laptop)...
Yet the 8gb ExtremeIII, which is now a few years old is working perfectly...
Am I missing something or is this card need replacing ASAP?!
Is there anything I can attempt?
Hoping I can find the reciept...
Having upgraded to K5 This is still my main card and works perfectly...
I thought however that I'd like to try my hand at video and might need a bigger card so I got myself a 16gb Sandisk Extreme class 10 SDHC card from PC-World... This was 3 months back and it now won't write or let me format the card (on either the K5 or my laptop)...
Yet the 8gb ExtremeIII, which is now a few years old is working perfectly...
Am I missing something or is this card need replacing ASAP?!
Is there anything I can attempt?
Hoping I can find the reciept...
Comment by DaveHolmes posted on Have I got a faulty SDHC card? at 05/03/2013 - 16:21
AuraTodd wrote:
Hi if it's too heavy then it could be a pain to carry around while walking, I plan on taking a tripod to Cornwall.
But if it's too light it basically serves no purpose... You need to find a happy mediumHi if it's too heavy then it could be a pain to carry around while walking, I plan on taking a tripod to Cornwall.
Generally, heavier is sturdier...
If you do go for something lighter - make sure it has a hook on the bottom of the centre column - you can then hang your camera bag (or a tesco bag full of sand/bricks) from it, increasing the weight...
Also - using the 12second timer (or at the very least the 2 second timer as I do ) on your camera will help avoid vibrations in the tripod caused by you pressing the shutter button...
Comment by DaveHolmes posted on Manfrotto or Hama tripods? at 04/03/2013 - 23:13
gartmore wrote:
No, definitely a mechanical problem
Exactly my point - The DA lenses are different mechanically than A/F/FA lenses as they lack an Aperture ring and the 'A' setting (and its coupling)No, definitely a mechanical problem
Comment by DaveHolmes posted on DA35 f2.4 & extension tubes at 04/03/2013 - 19:17
Something to do with the lack of aperture ring (and as such the lack of 'A' setting) on DA lenses perhaps?
Comment by DaveHolmes posted on DA35 f2.4 & extension tubes at 04/03/2013 - 18:48
Think that's that... Will pick up a new card tomorrow...