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Thread ID: 110700 2010-06-28 22:57:00 SD Card Error *possibly from video* EnergyLiger (15852) Press F1
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1114290 2010-06-28 22:57:00 Hello, I have another one of those SD card errors.
The card I've tried unlocking and locking from the side (people mentioned using a small piece of metal for switching it or taking it off? What if I screw it up? x.x) It seems to click loudly when I slide it up or down completely, so I believe it's not broken...

Here is the error screen shots from photo rescue.
img.photobucket.com

I've tried putting the card into my camera and using a usb wire...
Putting it in a card reader and using a usb and opening...
Putting it into my sd card slot on the pc...
And putting it in my camera reader via my printer/scanner. =\

Errors:
---The pc reads "no pictures" and shows 0GB.
---The camera reads: Card Locked. And has no function on the camera itself to unlock it (I DONT think)- the images do not show.



I believe the problem happened either when we dropped the camera, or accidentally took a video. That, or perhaps normal wear on the card itself.

Also- would the camera still be safe to use with a new card or if it's fixed? Thanks, the main problem right now is getting the photos off my card! Aah! :eek:
I believe i've been using this same card for the past two-four years. My camera is a Power Shot A580 and the card is a Sandisk 2.0 GB SD. Thank you!
EnergyLiger (15852)
1114291 2010-06-28 23:03:00 Judging by those errors it looks like the card is stuffed
They do have a limit on read/writes, as does all flash memory. If you use it lots it may be "worn out" or just defective.
Dannz (1668)
1114292 2010-06-28 23:09:00 Judging by those errors it looks like the card is stuffed
They do have a limit on read/writes, as does all flash memory. If you use it lots it may be "worn out" or just defective.

Yes, it's possible. Is there any way to possibly get the images off it?
EnergyLiger (15852)
1114293 2010-06-28 23:16:00 All those read errors, and the fact that the rescue tool is showing the card as 2199GB, doesn't give me much hope :(

These people seem to have some suggestions of software you could try: www.pentaxforums.com
Dannz (1668)
1114294 2010-06-28 23:24:00 I use Photorec in Testdisk, dunno if it will work in your case?
www.cgsecurity.org
KarameaDave (15222)
1114295 2010-06-29 01:25:00 I just got an update. I've been using Zero Assumptions Digital Image Recovery and got a Trojan detection of the "Fakepic gen". I will further update if this was the problem. EnergyLiger (15852)
1114296 2010-07-08 19:25:00 Hm, actually I have another question. There is a place where it shows how to fix the metal bar in the USB reader slot, however, I can not open my camera to view it so well. Can someone explain in detail how to fix that- since I believe its the camera just saying 'it is locked'...?

As in, i'm not sure which piece to move specifically, etc.
EnergyLiger (15852)
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