@NicoleNicky wrote:
I tried another new card, formatted it and for now it's working again!! YAY!! Thank you so much for helping. I now wonder why this is happening. Should I replace cards on a regular basis?? Any suggestions?? Thank you 🙂
You're not done, yet. If it seems to be working, then that could be good news. But, I still think you should reset the camera, if you have not already done so. Your camera has unknown origins. You need to eliminate as many of those unknowns as possible. Reset it. Check the firmware revision, especially if it may have been used. I don't care what the box or Amazon says about the camera.
It is crucial that you always perform a LOW LEVEL format prior to using any new memory card. New cards may seem to be formatted, but they are not. What may seem to be valid formatting is actually residue from production testing, which needs to be completely erased. Sometimes the residual formatting leads into dead ends, or infinite loops.
Should you replace cards on a regular basis? It is good to have a spare. Cards can fail whenever they feel like it. If a card is not showing signs of intermittent or failing operation, then I see no reason to replace it. It is a best practice to fully erase a card before you go out on a "big shoot", though. Don't use the camera as a storage device for your pictures.
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