Posted by Bob Ampula on October 22, 2013 at 1:06 PM
Attached is an image that was stored on a PNY 2 GB 266x Compact Flash card in my Canon Rebel XTi. This has happened about every 250 images or so. Any explanations on what the problem might and steps to avoid it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Posted by Bill Chambers on October 22, 2013 at 1:14 PM
Are you reformatting (not erasing, but reformatting) the card after every use? If not, that could be your problem.
Posted by Bob Ampula on October 22, 2013 at 1:25 PM
Thanks for the quick reply. I reformat the card just prior to a major use, e.g., a trip or other outing. I only erase images selectively while away from the computer.
That PNY card may seen it's best days. Try a new, formatted card. If you still see similar issues, there might be a problem with the camera's firmware, or something else camera-related.
--P
Posted by Paul DeCesare on October 23, 2013 at 3:14 AM
Quite an interesting shot Bob, nice use of the lower third...
I just want to verify that you format the card in-camera, I'm sure you do. Also, never delete an image off of the card using Windows, that's the #1 thing I see corrupting cards, especially if you yank it out of a reader without properly ejecting and waiting for the "Safe to Remove" bubble pop up. BTW, that also means never MOVE images from card to PC with Windows, always COPY, because a move is just a copy and a delete.
Using those tactics I've been fortunate to not yet have one go on me in 8 years. Methinks Preston is right, time for a new one maybe. SanDisk and Lexar are quite good. This 8GB SanDisk Extreme is a killer deal. I used to use the 16GB's, now I use all 32GBs, they all work great, the technology has so improved. The days of big cards being a risk is long gone. Treat yourself!
Posted by Bob Ampula on October 23, 2013 at 11:00 AM
Thanks for the responses.
Yes, I reformat the card in the camera. Read on NPN in the past to avoid using a computer to manage files on the card. The card in question is actually newer and faster than the one I had been using so I am disappointed that it has a problem. First experience with the PNY brand so I think I will avoid it with my next purchase.
Posted by David Bostedo on October 23, 2013 at 1:21 PM
First experience with the PNY brand so I think I will avoid it with my next purchase.
Well it's still possible that there's an issue with the camera, especially since it seems to be pretty intermittent even with this card. I'd use another card for a while and see if anything similar happens.
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6 repliesThat PNY card may seen it's best days. Try a new, formatted card. If you still see similar issues, there might be a problem with the camera's firmware, or something else camera-related.
--P
I just want to verify that you format the card in-camera, I'm sure you do. Also, never delete an image off of the card using Windows, that's the #1 thing I see corrupting cards, especially if you yank it out of a reader without properly ejecting and waiting for the "Safe to Remove" bubble pop up. BTW, that also means never MOVE images from card to PC with Windows, always COPY, because a move is just a copy and a delete.
Using those tactics I've been fortunate to not yet have one go on me in 8 years. Methinks Preston is right, time for a new one maybe. SanDisk and Lexar are quite good. This 8GB SanDisk Extreme is a killer deal. I used to use the 16GB's, now I use all 32GBs, they all work great, the technology has so improved. The days of big cards being a risk is long gone. Treat yourself!
Yes, I reformat the card in the camera. Read on NPN in the past to avoid using a computer to manage files on the card. The card in question is actually newer and faster than the one I had been using so I am disappointed that it has a problem. First experience with the PNY brand so I think I will avoid it with my next purchase.
Well it's still possible that there's an issue with the camera, especially since it seems to be pretty intermittent even with this card. I'd use another card for a while and see if anything similar happens.