Recover deleted photos on SD card - K20D

Dion · 08-08-2012, 05:31 AM

Hi, just wanted to know if I can recover deleted photos on my Pentax K20D or from the SD card? I see some software options on the net but not sure what is save and was hoping someone could help steer me in the right direction. Should I download or take it somewhere?
Thanks

TomTextura · 08-08-2012, 09:30 AM - **1 Like**

Pandora Recovery worked for me once. It's free. One important thing to remember when you end up in this situation is to not do anything more with your SD card, like take more pictures, since it could make recovery impossible. Good luck!

**ChipB** · 08-08-2012, 10:49 AM

Dion, SanDisk has a program called RescuePro that comes with some of their higher end SD cards (at least it did awhile back - I haven't checked in some time). I've used it and it works pretty good. Do a Google search on the name.

Just keep in mind, that if the card is damaged most likely nothing will work - it has to be "PC Readable". Also, any newer pics will probably overwrite any pics you deleted.

Good luck.

johngs · 08-08-2012, 01:54 PM

I've had most success with a program called "recuva" ..... free from piriform.com

audiobomber · 08-08-2012, 02:08 PM

Originally posted by Dion

Hi, just wanted to know if I can recover deleted photos on my Pentax K20D or from the SD card? I see some software options on the net but not sure what is save and was hoping someone could help steer me in the right direction. Should I download or take it somewhere?
Thanks

I managed to erase all of my Paris photos. I had previously had success retrieving jpegs with Recuva but it doesn't seem to work too well on DNG's. I ended up bringing the cards to a specialist in data retrieval and he rescued all 1000 photos, with not a one missing. It was well worth the money to me (I think it was around $130).

He told me there's no harm in trying one of free sofwares, as long as you carefully engage the little non-record tab on the card beforehand.

Arjay Bee · 08-09-2012, 03:07 AM

Christophe Grenier's 'PhotoRec_win' is very good and very basic - as long as you don't mind the command line interface... Looks at all files including DNG not just the basic photo formats

Medium FormatPro · 08-09-2012, 08:21 AM

Originally posted by johngs

I've had most success with a program called "recuva" ..... free from piriform.com

I've had nothing but success from Piriform. They do the job so well; I'm suprised they haven't been bought out by a company such as Microsoft or Apple

Parallax · 08-09-2012, 10:17 AM

One post deleted so far.
These recovery threads are always entertaining. They attract low-life spammers like crumbs on the floor attract cockroaches.

EDIT: ~~Another~~ 2 more spammers just bit the dust.

ihasa · 09-06-2012, 02:57 AM

Can you explain that a bit more clearly, Cindy?

**newmikey** · 09-06-2012, 03:52 AM

Originally posted by Arjay Bee

Christophe Grenier's 'PhotoRec_win' is very good and very basic - as long as you don't mind the command line interface... Looks at all files including DNG not just the basic photo formats

I second PhotoRec, open source and cross-platform as well. It's companion testDisk will recover any media entirely - even formatted and repartitioned harddrives.

bwDraco · 09-06-2012, 09:58 AM

Originally posted by Parallax

One post deleted so far.
These recovery threads are always entertaining. They attract low-life spammers like crumbs on the floor attract cockroaches.

EDIT: ~~Another~~ 2 more spammers just bit the dust.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/digital-processing-software-printing/1941...ml#post2045956 (should be gone soon)

A spammer masquerading as a normal user, look at this record of posts: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/search.php?searchid=6789187

I've flagged nearly a hundred instances of spam on Super User, and I'm happy to bring this experience to Pentax Forums.

--DragonLord

wildweasel · 09-06-2012, 11:54 AM

Recuva is great. I recently managed to get back 600 - odd pictures shot in RAW using it, and I'd already deleted all of them and completely filled the card up again. It got all of them back with no losses, as well as the next 600 or so and some even older ones.

Parallax · 09-06-2012, 02:17 PM

Originally posted by DragonLord

I've flagged nearly a hundred instances of spam on Super User, and I'm happy to bring this experience to Pentax Forums.

Keep up the good work!

08-08-2012, 05:31 AM	#1
Dion Guest	Recover deleted photos on SD card - K20D Hi, just wanted to know if I can recover deleted photos on my Pentax K20D or from the SD card? I see some software options on the net but not sure what is save and was hoping someone could help steer me in the right direction. Should I download or take it somewhere? Thanks

08-08-2012, 02:08 PM	#5
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by Dion Hi, just wanted to know if I can recover deleted photos on my Pentax K20D or from the SD card? I see some software options on the net but not sure what is save and was hoping someone could help steer me in the right direction. Should I download or take it somewhere? Thanks I managed to erase all of my Paris photos. I had previously had success retrieving jpegs with Recuva but it doesn't seem to work too well on DNG's. I ended up bringing the cards to a specialist in data retrieval and he rescued all 1000 photos, with not a one missing. It was well worth the money to me (I think it was around $130). He told me there's no harm in trying one of free sofwares, as long as you carefully engage the little non-record tab on the card beforehand. Last edited by audiobomber; 09-06-2012 at 04:41 AM.

08-09-2012, 10:17 AM	#8
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	One post deleted so far. These recovery threads are always entertaining. They attract low-life spammers like crumbs on the floor attract cockroaches. EDIT: ~~Another~~ 2 more spammers just bit the dust. Last edited by Parallax; 08-25-2012 at 06:03 AM.

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08-08-2012, 09:30 AM - 1 Like	#2
TomTextura Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Denver Photos: Albums Posts: 570	Pandora Recovery worked for me once. It's free. One important thing to remember when you end up in this situation is to not do anything more with your SD card, like take more pictures, since it could make recovery impossible. Good luck!

08-08-2012, 10:49 AM	#3
ChipB Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Eau Claire, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,701	Dion, SanDisk has a program called RescuePro that comes with some of their higher end SD cards (at least it did awhile back - I haven't checked in some time). I've used it and it works pretty good. Do a Google search on the name. Just keep in mind, that if the card is damaged most likely nothing will work - it has to be "PC Readable". Also, any newer pics will probably overwrite any pics you deleted. Good luck.

08-08-2012, 01:54 PM	#4
johngs Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Posts: 229	I've had most success with a program called "recuva" ..... free from piriform.com

08-09-2012, 03:07 AM	#6
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715	Christophe Grenier's 'PhotoRec_win' is very good and very basic - as long as you don't mind the command line interface... Looks at all files including DNG not just the basic photo formats

08-09-2012, 08:21 AM	#7
Medium FormatPro Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Charleston & Pittsburgh Photos: Albums Posts: 1,668	Originally posted by johngs I've had most success with a program called "recuva" ..... free from piriform.com I've had nothing but success from Piriform. They do the job so well; I'm suprised they haven't been bought out by a company such as Microsoft or Apple

09-06-2012, 02:57 AM	#9
ihasa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Midlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,066	Can you explain that a bit more clearly, Cindy?

09-06-2012, 03:52 AM	#10
newmikey Site Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,287	Originally posted by Arjay Bee Christophe Grenier's 'PhotoRec_win' is very good and very basic - as long as you don't mind the command line interface... Looks at all files including DNG not just the basic photo formats I second PhotoRec, open source and cross-platform as well. It's companion testDisk will recover any media entirely - even formatted and repartitioned harddrives.

09-06-2012, 09:58 AM	#11
bwDraco Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 1,071	Originally posted by Parallax One post deleted so far. These recovery threads are always entertaining. They attract low-life spammers like crumbs on the floor attract cockroaches. EDIT: ~~Another~~ 2 more spammers just bit the dust. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/digital-processing-software-printing/1941...ml#post2045956 (should be gone soon) A spammer masquerading as a normal user, look at this record of posts: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/search.php?searchid=6789187 I've flagged nearly a hundred instances of spam on Super User, and I'm happy to bring this experience to Pentax Forums. --DragonLord

09-06-2012, 11:54 AM	#12
wildweasel Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Plymouth Posts: 359	Recuva is great. I recently managed to get back 600 - odd pictures shot in RAW using it, and I'd already deleted all of them and completely filled the card up again. It got all of them back with no losses, as well as the next 600 or so and some even older ones.

09-06-2012, 02:17 PM	#13
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by DragonLord I've flagged nearly a hundred instances of spam on Super User, and I'm happy to bring this experience to Pentax Forums. Keep up the good work!