topic Re: EOS 5D Memory Card Formatting Issue in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

EOS 5D Memory Card Formatting Issue

Harley3348 — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 22:19:55 GMT

I have a 5D with a brand new, fully charged battery and a brand new memory card. Turn on the camera, go to format and the camera states that it is busy formatting. It’s been that way for 20 minutes. I turned off the camera, removed the battery and memory card, return them, turn the camera back on and start the formatting again and it still says busy. What am I missing. Thank you for any help with this issue.

Re: EOS 5D Memory Card Formatting Issue

deebatman316 — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 22:47:47 GMT

Have you tried using a different CF to see if your current one is faulty.

Re: EOS 5D Memory Card Formatting Issue

Harley3348 — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 23:18:46 GMT

No I have not but will give it a try. Thanks 👍

Re: EOS 5D Memory Card Formatting Issue

deebatman316 — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 23:22:31 GMT

Also inspect the pins inside the camera with a flashlight to make sure there NOT bent either.

Re: EOS 5D Memory Card Formatting Issue

Peter — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 23:26:21 GMT

5D needs firmware 1.1.1 to be able to use larger CF cards