weird image numbering bug

keos · 03-18-2018, 01:23 PM

Just had the weirdest thing happen to me; I turned off my camera and the pictures starting counting again, but 500 lower.
Meaning it went from 1618 to 1119, so now I have duplicate names for anything between 1119-1618. I almost crapped my pants thinking I lost some pictures but so glad I didn't. Anyone else encounter this?

Adam · 03-18-2018, 01:56 PM

Originally posted by keos

Just had the weirdest thing happen to me; I turned off my camera and the pictures starting counting again, but 500 lower.
Meaning it went from 1618 to 1119, so now I have duplicate names for anything between 1119-1618. I almost crapped my pants thinking I lost some pictures but so glad I didn't. Anyone else encounter this?

At any point in time, the next file number will be 1 plus the largest number in the current folder, or if the current folder is empty, the most recent folder. So, if you delete files it is possible to bump the counter down as well.

Note that this in no way affects the camera's shutter count. You'll still be able to sort your images by date or shutter count (using a free tool such as Adobe Bridge CC) and rename them with sequential numbers if desired.

**jbinpg** · 03-18-2018, 02:02 PM

This is one reason I never delete files in-camera. I always chuck the bad ones in post.

**cpk** · 03-18-2018, 02:36 PM

It can happen if you reuse another memory card which has a lower (or higher) photo number still on it. If you do not reformat the card, the camera will start numbering photos at the current photo number still on the card + 1.

Last edited by cpk; 03-18-2018 at 05:02 PM. Reason: wording correction

Not a Number · 03-18-2018, 03:53 PM

I dump everything except the last image and the last folder so the numbers stay more or less in sequence.

**jbinpg** · 03-18-2018, 04:07 PM

card is always formatted after every session.

03-18-2018, 01:23 PM	#1
keos Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 108	weird image numbering bug Just had the weirdest thing happen to me; I turned off my camera and the pictures starting counting again, but 500 lower. Meaning it went from 1618 to 1119, so now I have duplicate names for anything between 1119-1618. I almost crapped my pants thinking I lost some pictures but so glad I didn't. Anyone else encounter this?

03-18-2018, 01:56 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Originally posted by keos Just had the weirdest thing happen to me; I turned off my camera and the pictures starting counting again, but 500 lower. Meaning it went from 1618 to 1119, so now I have duplicate names for anything between 1119-1618. I almost crapped my pants thinking I lost some pictures but so glad I didn't. Anyone else encounter this? At any point in time, the next file number will be 1 plus the largest number in the current folder, or if the current folder is empty, the most recent folder. So, if you delete files it is possible to bump the counter down as well. Note that this in no way affects the camera's shutter count. You'll still be able to sort your images by date or shutter count (using a free tool such as Adobe Bridge CC) and rename them with sequential numbers if desired. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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jbinpg Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince George, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,546	This is one reason I never delete files in-camera. I always chuck the bad ones in post.

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cpk Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Montreal Posts: 638	It can happen if you reuse another memory card which has a lower (or higher) photo number still on it. If you do not reformat the card, the camera will start numbering photos at the current photo number still on the card + 1. Last edited by cpk; 03-18-2018 at 05:02 PM. Reason: wording correction

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Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	I dump everything except the last image and the last folder so the numbers stay more or less in sequence.

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