topic Re: My rebel T6s wont recognize sd card in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

My rebel T6s wont recognize sd card

tmj2015 — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 19:33:06 GMT

Within the last few days, I purchased a Rebel T6s 760D. Today upon, open the box and setting the camera up, I foud that not one SD card can be be formatted or recognizable in the camera. I've used over 7 different perfectly good SD cards that have worked in the past on other Canons. Each time I put a SD card in the camera it says, "Card annot be accessed." Each time I try to format the card it says, "cannot format, change card." Please help. Thank you

Re: My rebel T6s wont recognize sd card

ScottyP — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 00:12:07 GMT

You could try a hard reset. Leave the battery out of the camera for a few days, until you lose the date/time and have to reset them. See if rebooting helps the problem.

Failing that I think you had better return it.

Re: My rebel T6s wont recognize sd card

theandies — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 20:14:11 GMT

Compatible cards (according to my T6i manual):

SDHC

SDXC

For movies Canon recommeds a class 6 or better card.

Do all your cards work in a computer?

Are you trying to use a micro SD card in an adaptor? Micro SD's will not work.

I suggest going out and getting a brand new top of the line SD card and trying it.

I suggest a SanDisk - Ultra 8GB SDHC UHS-I Class 10 Memory Card. That is what I'm running in my T6i right now. The 8g will run you about 14 bucks at a big box store.

Also if there is any data on your cards you might want to low level format them on your computer and hopefully the camera will be able to read it then I suggest you format it on the camera.

Good luck.

Re: My rebel T6s wont recognize sd card

ebiggs1 — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 12:56:44 GMT

I am afraid Scott has the right advice. You don't have the write protect switch on, do you. Although you can format the SD card in a computer, it isn't a good idea.

Re: My rebel T6s wont recognize sd card

theandies — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 19:41:44 GMT

@ebiggs1 wrote:
I am afraid Scott has the right advice. You don't have the write protect switch on, do you. Although you can format the SD card in a computer, it isn't a good idea.

I agree on using the camera to format the card. The only reason I suggested using the computer first is to wipe all the data off the card since he stated it wouldn't work in the camera hense he can't format it using the camera. Maybe by formatting in a computer it will allow the camera to read the card. Once the card can be read by the camera then the camera could be used to format the card.

Re: My rebel T6s wont recognize sd card

Bellchamber — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 16:35:35 GMT

I have the same problem. 5 cards already used in same Camera suddenly not accessable. I backed up one on the computer and was able to use the Camera itself to then format the card. Working so far.

Re: My rebel T6s wont recognize sd card

Waddizzle — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 16:54:21 GMT

@Bellchamber wrote:
I have the same problem. 5 cards already used in same Camera suddenly not accessable. I backed up one on the computer and was able to use the Camera itself to then format the card. Working so far.

That's great. But, how much storage space are we talking about? What memory size is the card? Is it a compact card with an adapter, or a full size card? You should only use full size cards.

Re: My rebel T6s wont recognize sd card

Bellchamber — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 19:07:19 GMT

It wouldn't recognize the folder on a 16GB Class 6 nor a 2GB micro with an adapter.

I formated the 2GB Micro with an adapter. Has worked so far.

Re: My rebel T6s wont recognize sd card

Waddizzle — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 19:34:40 GMT

@Bellchamber wrote:
It wouldn't recognize the folder on a 16GB Class 6 nor a 2GB micro with an adapter.
I formated the 2GB Micro with an adapter. Has worked so far.

You should probably only use Class 10, FULL-SIZE cards with any of current Rebel Series cameras in the Canon lineup.

Re: My rebel T6s wont recognize sd card

Kat_In_AZ_2017 — Sat, 03 Jun 2017 00:07:47 GMT

I had been taking photos on my new T6i for a few weeks, with two brand new full size SanDisk class 10 cards, and after downloading, I'd reformat the card in the camera, just like I've always done with my T1i, but last weekend, the camera couldn't tell that there was a memory card inserted when there was. I've tried taking out the card, reinserting it. reformated on the T1i, and reinserting it, taking out the battery for a minute and then back in and reinserting the card, but I get nothing.

I bought the camera body on Amazon, and it's an international version, so I'm not certain how that would change things, but it really shouldn't. I'm fairly frustrated, because I missed out on taking photos at an annual event. (My son was shooting with my old T1i.).

Re: My rebel T6s wont recognize sd card

Bellchamber — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 21:34:19 GMT

That is exactly what I did. Upgraded to Class 10 card and replaced other sd cards (cheapies).

Thanks

_JB

Re: My rebel T6s wont recognize sd card

ryanisthefitz — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 04:44:10 GMT

Has anyone found a solution yet for this? I just got a brand new Rebel T6 and it is giving me this error in trying to read a brand new Sandisk 32gb class 10 flash card. I have tried formatting on the computer first but it still will not recognize the card. The card works fine in my older point and shoot. Anyone have any ideas?

Re: My rebel T6s wont recognize sd card

Mr_Fusion — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 12:12:34 GMT

Are you trying to use a micro SD card in an adaptor? Micro SD's will not work.
I suggest going out and getting a brand new top of the line SD card and trying it.

Micro SD cards should not be a problem. They are made to the same specs as a regular size SD card. I was using a 32 micro in my T5 for two years and 30,000 shots until I switched it into my phone. When my wife got me this T6i, I again bought a 32 Gb micro. I've put almost 4,600 shots on the T6i, using this microSD with no problem.

The T6i manual requires SD, SDHC, or SDXC with UDC supported. (see pg 5) There is no requirement for full size cards.

What could be a problem is the microSD holder. If that was defective or had bad contacts it would prevent the camera from reading it. Any testing should be with the microSD card in the holder. What could also be a problem is the card not seating properly. If the card is removed for testing though, that becomes less likely. A long shot is there is something inside the card slot blocking the contacts.

I do recommend keeping a second card as a spare. Whether 16 or 32 Gb makes little difference. Either hold a lot of pictures.

Re: My rebel T6s wont recognize sd card

Mr_Fusion — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 12:21:09 GMT

@theandies wrote:
@ebiggs1 wrote:
I am afraid Scott has the right advice. You don't have the write protect switch on, do you. Although you can format the SD card in a computer, it isn't a good idea.
I agree on using the camera to format the card. The only reason I suggested using the computer first is to wipe all the data off the card since he stated it wouldn't work in the camera hense he can't format it using the camera. Maybe by formatting in a computer it will allow the camera to read the card. Once the card can be read by the camera then the camera could be used to format the card.

I agree, just to add though,

Using a computer to check the read and write of the card is smart. If the computer can not recognize the card strongly suggests that the card is at fault. The test would also tell you if the protect switch is on but a visual check also helps.

If the camera can still not recognize the card, then start troubleshooting the card & camera interface. A hard reboot of the camera is a good place to start.

Re: My rebel T6s wont recognize sd card

RobertTheFat — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 13:30:27 GMT

@ryanisthefitz wrote:
Has anyone found a solution yet for this? I just got a brand new Rebel T6 and it is giving me this error in trying to read a brand new Sandisk 32gb class 10 flash card. I have tried formatting on the computer first but it still will not recognize the card. The card works fine in my older point and shoot. Anyone have any ideas?

When formatting a card on a computer, make sure you format it to the correct file system (FAT32 or whatever). Formatting on a computer can help, but it can backfire if the file format is one that the camera can't grok.

Re: My rebel T6s wont recognize sd card

cassjo01 — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 01:14:28 GMT

I have a similar problem. i just purchased a Rebel t6 recently and received it yesterday. I used it for about an hour or so and then it would not playback my images. I found that if i shut it off a few times it would work for a little before doing the same thing. Then it began to tell me that it could not read my sd card. The card was also brand new. i formatted the card to my camera twice, didnt seem to fix it. (I put the card into my computer and was able to veiw the pictures just fine). I got it to work a few times by re-inserting the card and the battery a few times again and again. But as of now it will not allow me to veiw my pictures on the camera or take pictures, when i do it just shuts the screen off or displays error #2 and says it cannot connest to my card. I am new to the camera world so i don't know if it is me being silly or the camera! If someone could help it would be very appreciated! Thanks.

Re: My rebel T6s wont recognize sd card

StanNH — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 11:56:40 GMT

First option might be to specify "low level format" when you format the card in your camera. If that doesn't help, try another full sized SD card. If that still doesn't work, the path of least resistance may be a call to Canon's support line and a warranty return/repair.

Re: My rebel T6s wont recognize sd card

Waddizzle — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 13:14:44 GMT

@cassjo01 wrote:
I have a similar problem. i just purchased a Rebel t6 recently and received it yesterday. I used it for about an hour or so and then it would not playback my images. I found that if i shut it off a few times it would work for a little before doing the same thing. Then it began to tell me that it could not read my sd card. The card was also brand new. i formatted the card to my camera twice, didnt seem to fix it. (I put the card into my computer and was able to veiw the pictures just fine). I got it to work a few times by re-inserting the card and the battery a few times again and again. But as of now it will not allow me to veiw my pictures on the camera or take pictures, when i do it just shuts the screen off or displays error #2 and says it cannot connest to my card. I am new to the camera world so i don't know if it is me being silly or the camera! If someone could help it would be very appreciated! Thanks.

It would have helped if you had stated what size, type, and brand of card you are using.

Stick to major name brand cards like Lexar or Sandisk. I have had issues with DNY thumb drives, so I have not used their SD cards, at all. Stick to only full size SD cards, because the micro-SD card adapters are unreliable. I would advise only using a 32 GB, or smaller, card in a T6, or any older Rebel design, despite what the instruction manuals might say or claim.

Re: My rebel T6s wont recognize sd card

cassjo01 — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 16:04:15 GMT

Oh sorry, I didn't think of that. It was a 16g sdhc memory card. I'm not sure of the brand something "pro".

Shortly after I posted my question last night I was given a 4g SanDisk sdhc card and got it to work.

Thank you for your replies!

Re: My rebel T6s wont recognize sd card

Mr_Fusion — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 03:21:00 GMT

A card with "Pro", "Excel", "Ultra", etc means nothing. Look for "Class 10". That is all you need to know. A Class 10 will do anything you ask your card to do.

Second, buy from a legitimate place. There are many counterfeit cards out there. Amazon is the worse place to buy from. Name brand places that buy from the manufacturer are the best. Adorama, B&H, and even in a Walmart store should be safe.

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SD cards have a failure rate of under 2%. Full size SD cards are no more prone to fail than a micro SD card. The probability of running into a counterfeit card is greater than the card failing.