topic Re: Memory card full but no image in Point & Shoot Digital Cameras

Memory card full but no image

JazzyH — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 01:28:24 GMT

I downloaded all the pictures so I got my memory card empty to record my class this morning. I know the memory card can hold only 30 minutes of video (4G) my class was 40 minutes. So when the card fulled the camera stopped by itself. After class I checked, no image but the camera said card is full. I connected the camera to my computer, it showed that the card is full but it said the folder is emty, no file on it. What went wrong? Please help me. TIA!!!

Re: Memory card full but no image

Grazie — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 08:41:59 GMT

When you started to capture your class, you did this on an empty card - yes? How did you make that card empty?

Grazie

Re: Memory card full but no image

JazzyH — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 11:19:38 GMT

I deleted all the images in the camera just like I usually do.

Re: Memory card full but no image

Grazie — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 11:51:44 GMT

You deleted ALL the Media of the SD card from within the Camera? Using the Camera's delete method?

OK. You now say that when you attach the Camera to the PC you cannot see any Media? Yes?

Does your Camera Preview any of the footage?

Grazie

Re: Memory card full but no image

JazzyH — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 12:00:56 GMT

Yes I deleted within the camera. When I view the camera it said No images. Then I tried to take pic, it said memory is full

Then I connected camera to computer hopefully the file shows up but nothing.

Re: Memory card full but no image

Grazie — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 12:06:26 GMT

When was the last time you Formatted that SD Card?

Re: Memory card full but no image

JazzyH — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 12:09:08 GMT

I never formatted the card before.

Re: Memory card full but no image

JazzyH — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 12:10:31 GMT

I recorded a short video the day before And it still worked normally.

Re: Memory card full but no image

Grazie — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 12:19:24 GMT

Well, the bad news is that you may have a corrupted SD card. That last Video capture may just have pushed it over the edge.

I make a point of Formatting my SD Cards when I relieve them of Captures. I do a lot of Video to my cards and know the need to keep them as trouble free as possible. As you say: "I never formatted the card before." could be you've reached the limit of its need for a sane File structure.

Unless you can find a way to lift your work from the SD card you may need to make use of a SD file retrieval s/w.

I can't bring you any better news than that.

Grazie

Re: Memory card full but no image

JazzyH — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 12:21:28 GMT

So I need to format it now? I can capture the class again but just want to know it works. Or should i buy a new card? How long after using a card should I reformat card? Thanks!

Re: Memory card full but no image

Grazie — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 12:30:28 GMT

If you format NOW you will loose anything on that SD card and that's your decision. I am NOT aware that you can HIDE captures.

You only have the ONE card? You should have at least 2. Could you TEST with another card to SEE if the camera records as it should? Using another card is essential in these situs so you can TEST to see if the camera is working as it should.

As I said, I reformat when I remove Media. But I do do a lot of video so they DO fill up.

BTW, what size of SD are you using?

Grazie

Re: Memory card full but no image

JazzyH — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 12:37:22 GMT

I do have another card(8Gb) from my Nikon camera, I took it out of the Nikon & put in the Canon now. I formatted the 8GB SD and tried recording, it works. Now I still have my 4GB unformatted hopefully to get back the file. But I won't pay for retrieving the file, I rather recapture the class. Ok so I go ahead and format the bad SD card now?

Re: Memory card full but no image

JazzyH — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 12:40:12 GMT

Btw, the reason I use the Canon Powershot to video tape is it will produce a smaller file. If using my Nikon, the file would be huge & I will have a hard time to upload my video for my work evaluation. Thank You!

Re: Memory card full but no image

Skirball — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 15:13:53 GMT

Just of note: I format my card any time I feel the need to wipe it clean (e.g. before shooting a big event, or periodically just to get a clean start).

Re: Memory card full but no image

John_ — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 15:47:33 GMT

There are some good free recovery programs on the net that may be able o salvage some or all of the data on your card. I'd try finding and using one of those first.

Re: Memory card full but no image

JazzyH — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 15:57:02 GMT

Thanks you all for the help!!!!