![]() Just because they make gigantic memory cards (32gb is crazy big), doesn’t mean you have to use them. ![]() ![]() They’re more reliable and tend to have fewer problems. When your memories are at stake, it’s a good idea to stick with brands that are trusted and recommended. Memory card prices have come down considerably in the last few years and in general, it doesn’t cost a lot more to get name-brand cards. You’re much better off waiting to delete images once you’ve downloaded them to your computer. ![]() Don’t Delete Photographs in Your Cameraįrom what I’ve read, if you delete a single image or multiple images in your camera as you’re out shooting, there’s a higher likelihood that you may have issues with data corruption. While you could encounter some issues using the same memory card in different cameras, it’s normally not a problem so long as you format the card in the new camera before using it. Format Cards Before Using In Other Cameras This ensures the card is ready for that particular camera. When you buy a new memory card, it’s always good to reformat in your camera before using it. If you use your computer to format your cards, there’s a chance your camera may not be able to read the file structure properly. Without getting into the technical details, the general consensus is that you should always format your memory card in your camera and not on your computer. Formatting is typically irreversible, so always be sure all of your images are backed up before doing this. Formatting is a more complete way of clearing old files from your card and can reduce the risk of data corruption.Ī word of caution, though. Instead, it’s better to get in the habit of formatting your cards. Simply erasing, or deleting, images on your memory cards doesn’t fully clear the cards of leftover data. The good news is there are quite a few things you can do to help make sure it doesn’t happen often. Like it or not, memory cards do fail and there’s a decent chance you’ll encounter a card error now and again. And when you do, you’ll probably feel a bit of panic. In today’s guest post from Kim Olson, we learn how to properly care for our memory cards so that we don’t have to face the pit-in-the-stomach feeling of losing all our photos.Ĭard Error! Those are two words you never want to see on your camera. Digital cameras have made photography so easy that we sometimes forget that things can still go pear-shaped if we’re not treating our equipment carefully.
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