Corrupt 8gb Compact Flash Card

[mib2]

Hi Guy

I've got a card that has failed.

At the end of the day I've only lost a two hour session but does anyone know of a free software package to recover the files that are on the card.

I use the word "free" for obvious reasons.

Cheers
Dave R

[Stephen]

Re: Corrupt 8gb Compact Flash Card

Hi Guy

I've got a card that has failed.

At the end of the day I've only lost a two hour session but does anyone know of a free software package to recover the files that are on the card.

I use the word "free" for obvious reasons.

Cheers
Dave R

There are loads of free file recovery progs, just google for them. However if you 'puter won't see the card you are going to struggle. If you bought a good quality card like a Sandisk Extreme III they come with a free recovery disc, which I can vouch for

[Autumn]

Re: Corrupt 8gb Compact Flash Card

I have sent you a private message.

Audrey

[Autumn]

Re: Corrupt 8gb Compact Flash Card

Just one thought. You say your card has failed, but you don't say how.

It is a very large card and if you are downloading through camera software, sometimes the old software isn't capable of taking the larger memory cards.

Eg. I always used Canon Zoombrowser for downloading, but when I got a 2 Gb it would not recognise it. My husband then bought one of these tiny Canons with the latest Zoombrowser and I can download 2 Gb cards through this.


Of course, your card might just be showing ERROR

[Patrick]

Re: Corrupt 8gb Compact Flash Card

Hi Guy

I've got a card that has failed.

At the end of the day I've only lost a two hour session but does anyone know of a free software package to recover the files that are on the card.

I use the word "free" for obvious reasons.

Cheers
Dave R

A two hour session can still be a lot of images.
My view would be to have 4 x 2 gig cards a much saver option, with my 40D I can get over a 100 RAW images on a 2 gig, its still a lot of pictures if it gets corrupted or lost but you would still have 6 gig to go and the images files they contain.

Patrick

[StuartR]

Re: Corrupt 8gb Compact Flash Card

A two hour session can still be a lot of images.
My view would be to have 4 x 2 gig cards a much saver option, with my 40D I can get over a 100 RAW images on a 2 gig, its still a lot of pictures if it gets corrupted or lost but you would still have 6 gig to go and the images files they contain.

Patrick

I'm with Patrick on this, I have a collection of 1 & 2GB cards and, although it may not be as convenient as using one high capacity card, it certainly 'feels' safer.

Hope you get your files back, as Stephen said there's a few progs out there that are free / available for peanuts.

[lumix]

Re: Corrupt 8gb Compact Flash Card

Hi Guy

I've got a card that has failed.

At the end of the day I've only lost a two hour session but does anyone know of a free software package to recover the files that are on the card.

I use the word "free" for obvious reasons.

Cheers
Dave R

Go here for a free programme. I use it and highly recommend it.

http://www.pcinspector.de/Sites/file_recovery/info.htm?language=1

[mib2]

Re: Corrupt 8gb Compact Flash Card

Hi There

Thanks for all your points - taken on board.

1. Cheers to Autumn for the little program.
2. Corrupt card - just one of those things i guess regardless of size.
3. I have a selection of other cards which i rotate through my camera. On the day in question I completed the usual practice of ensuring that any previous data was downloaded to pc and a format of the card.
4. I have ordered and received a new Sandisk 4gb card which now comes with free recovery software.

Cheers Dave R