sd card cannot be accessed - Canon EOS 700D

[stacy36]

Hi, I recently got ahold of a Canon EOS 700D, very very new to using cameras like this so I really don't know anything. I have tried removing the "Write protect" with CMD. I was able to format it but still cant access in the camera. Tried a new SD card and still the same, wouldn't let me format any SD card with the camera too. Would it be possible it's the camera/ camera SD slot that has a problem and not my SD cards? Thank you in advance!

[Waddizzle]

What brand and storage capacity cards are you using?  Are using micro-SD cards?

Stick to major brands like SanDisk or Lexar.  Never use micro-SD cards that require the use of a plastic adapter because the adapters are unreliable.  Do not go for the large storage capacity cards.  Try testing with one that is 32GB or smaller.

[ebiggs1]

"Would it be possible it's the camera/ camera SD slot that has a problem and not my SD cards?

Yes it could. Try formatting the full size SD card on a Windows computer. After it formats correctly now try it in the camera. If it doesn't access it now, there is most likely a problem with the camera. If it is a camera problem any significant repair costs can quickly exceed the value of the camera. So repair isn't a good option but a simple cleaning might just work.

BTW, if the Windows machine formats the SD card it is probably OK. I don't know if this works using a Mac but I would not try it or trust it on a Mac.

[rs-eos]

You can format SD cards on a Mac with the DiskUtility application.  It understands all Apple file systems along with MS-DOS (FAT) and ExFAT.

[ebiggs1]

Yeah I know. I still don't recommend it to test an SD card in a Canon camera. I know Windows works so I like to keep it as uncomplicated as possible.