topic Re: File Read Error on my Canon Vixia RF 500. in Camcorders

File Read Error on my Canon Vixia RF 500.

Mullumbimby — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 18:26:23 GMT

All of a sudden, after the using the camera successfully for years, I suddenly get a File Read Error on my camera and am unable to record anything. I have it set to MP4 recording. Any ideas what is happening and how to solve it? Thanks

Re: File Read Error on my Canon Vixia RF 500.

kvbarkley — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 22:35:07 GMT

Have you tried a new SD card?

Have you formatted the SD card in the camera?

Is it a full size card or a micro card with adapter?

Re: File Read Error on my Canon Vixia RF 500.

Mullumbimby — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 23:29:45 GMT

It is a full size card and I formatted it in the camera. I have been using these discs for years and this problem has appeared literally overnight.

Re: File Read Error on my Canon Vixia RF 500.

Mark35mmF2 — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 07:38:33 GMT

Hi there,

It would be a good idea to try one new SD card that you have not used before jsut to confirm that the issue is not specific to these cards. I think something between 16GB and 32GB would be best since those were two of the most common sizes when the camera was released and the 64GB+ cards have a slightly different communication method.