Problems with my SD card

Ibtissam · 04-05-2014, 12:47 PM

Good evening,

Well, this is the second time that I face a problem with my SD card, it sometimes says: "picture not saved" or "SD card error" or even "No image" while I have just taken some photos with my K20D

This is the 2nd time that I change the SD card, I don't know if it's a problem coming from it or from the camera!!

Any idea??

Thank you.

Ibtissam.

Oldbayrunner · 04-05-2014, 12:54 PM

What brand Sd card?

Ibtissam · 04-05-2014, 12:58 PM

First Kingston and now Verbatim

**wtlwdwgn** · 04-05-2014, 01:04 PM

Do you format the card in camera? Do you delete images from the card in a computer or just in the camera? I have found that not deleting images except by reformatting the card works best. I wonder too if the card contacts are dirty and not getting good connection. Just my two cents.

Oldbayrunner · 04-05-2014, 01:05 PM

I don't believe either of those work very well with Pentax dslrs......Try Sandisk, Transend, Panasonic or Toshiba. With the exception of the Transend the others have been tested as compatable with your K20. I have Transend and have no problems with them on either of my cameras.

+1 on wtlwdwgn not using delete.

Ibtissam · 04-05-2014, 01:11 PM

Do you format the card in camera? Yes
Do you delete images from the card in a computer or just in the camera? Both actually.
Concerning dirt, I don't know, both of them are new.
I guess I'll try and get another brand as Oldbayrunner said, and see. Too bad I lost some good photos though

Thank you guys.

Best regards.

Adam · 04-05-2014, 01:13 PM

Originally posted by Ibtissam

Do you format the card in camera? Yes
Do you delete images from the card in a computer or just in the camera? Both actually.
Concerning dirt, I don't know, both of them are new.
I guess I'll try and get another brand as Oldbayrunner said, and see. Too bad I lost some good photos though

Thank you guys.

Best regards.

Are you running the latest firmware?

Adam
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Ibtissam · 04-05-2014, 01:15 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Are you running the latest firmware?

No Adam.

Oldbayrunner · 04-05-2014, 01:26 PM

Originally posted by Ibtissam

Too bad I lost some good photos though

Maybe not, you may be able to use use a recovery software to retrieve them

Adam · 04-05-2014, 01:26 PM

Originally posted by Ibtissam

No Adam.

Then you should try upgrading, as more often than not, the latest firmware fixes SD card compatibility issues.

Ibtissam · 04-05-2014, 01:30 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Then you should try upgrading, as more often than not, the latest firmware fixes SD card compatibility issues.

Where can I find it please? In the Pentax website?

Adam · 04-05-2014, 01:32 PM

Originally posted by Ibtissam

Where can I find it please? In the Pentax website?

Here's the firmware update guide:
Pentax Firmware Update Guide - Pentax Tutorial Videos - PentaxForums.com

And here's the latest firmware zip from the pentax site:
Latest K20D Firmware Update : Software Downloads | RICOH IMAGING

Save yourself a big headache by taking the "for macintosh" version even if you're on windows. It's just a zip file with the firmware file in it. The video will guide you through the process

Ibtissam · 04-05-2014, 01:59 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Here's the firmware update guide:
Pentax Firmware Update Guide - Pentax Tutorial Videos - PentaxForums.com

And here's the latest firmware zip from the pentax site:
Latest K20D Firmware Update : Software Downloads | RICOH IMAGING

Save yourself a big headache by taking the "for macintosh" version even if you're on windows. It's just a zip file with the firmware file in it. The video will guide you through the process

Thank you very much Adam, I appreciate

---------- Post added 04-05-14 at 10:16 PM ----------

Originally posted by Ibtissam

Thank you very much Adam, I appreciate

I did as you said Adam, but when I trun on my camera while pressing the menu button, it only displays the already existing version, and does not start upgrading

what shall I do now?

Oldbayrunner · 04-06-2014, 04:37 AM

Did you make sure the .bin file unzipped to the root directory and not into a folder?

Ibtissam · 04-06-2014, 11:32 AM

Originally posted by Oldbayrunner

Did you make sure the .bin file unzipped to the root directory and not into a folder?

No, but I tried not to delete images via the camera as wtlwdwgn said, and it works. I went out shot some photos, didn't delete any of them from the camera, and it all went well

thank you wtlwdwgn

04-05-2014, 12:47 PM	#1
Ibtissam New Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 20	Problems with my SD card Good evening, Well, this is the second time that I face a problem with my SD card, it sometimes says: "picture not saved" or "SD card error" or even "No image" while I have just taken some photos with my K20D This is the 2nd time that I change the SD card, I don't know if it's a problem coming from it or from the camera!! Any idea?? Thank you. Ibtissam.

04-05-2014, 01:26 PM	#10
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by Ibtissam No Adam. Then you should try upgrading, as more often than not, the latest firmware fixes SD card compatibility issues. 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:

04-05-2014, 01:32 PM	#12
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by Ibtissam Where can I find it please? In the Pentax website? Here's the firmware update guide: Pentax Firmware Update Guide - Pentax Tutorial Videos - PentaxForums.com And here's the latest firmware zip from the pentax site: Latest K20D Firmware Update : Software Downloads \| RICOH IMAGING Save yourself a big headache by taking the "for macintosh" version even if you're on windows. It's just a zip file with the firmware file in it. The video will guide you through the process 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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04-05-2014, 12:54 PM	#2
Oldbayrunner Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 1,666	What brand Sd card?

04-05-2014, 12:58 PM	#3
Ibtissam New Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 20 Original Poster	First Kingston and now Verbatim

04-05-2014, 01:04 PM	#4
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,853	Do you format the card in camera? Do you delete images from the card in a computer or just in the camera? I have found that not deleting images except by reformatting the card works best. I wonder too if the card contacts are dirty and not getting good connection. Just my two cents.

04-05-2014, 01:05 PM	#5
Oldbayrunner Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 1,666	I don't believe either of those work very well with Pentax dslrs......Try Sandisk, Transend, Panasonic or Toshiba. With the exception of the Transend the others have been tested as compatable with your K20. I have Transend and have no problems with them on either of my cameras. +1 on wtlwdwgn not using delete.

04-05-2014, 01:11 PM	#6
Ibtissam New Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 20 Original Poster	Do you format the card in camera? Yes Do you delete images from the card in a computer or just in the camera? Both actually. Concerning dirt, I don't know, both of them are new. I guess I'll try and get another brand as Oldbayrunner said, and see. Too bad I lost some good photos though Thank you guys. Best regards.

04-05-2014, 01:13 PM	#7
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by Ibtissam Do you format the card in camera? Yes Do you delete images from the card in a computer or just in the camera? Both actually. Concerning dirt, I don't know, both of them are new. I guess I'll try and get another brand as Oldbayrunner said, and see. Too bad I lost some good photos though Thank you guys. Best regards. Are you running the latest firmware? 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:

04-05-2014, 01:15 PM	#8
Ibtissam New Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 20 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Are you running the latest firmware? No Adam.

04-05-2014, 01:26 PM	#9
Oldbayrunner Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 1,666	Originally posted by Ibtissam Too bad I lost some good photos though Maybe not, you may be able to use use a recovery software to retrieve them

04-05-2014, 01:30 PM	#11
Ibtissam New Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 20 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Then you should try upgrading, as more often than not, the latest firmware fixes SD card compatibility issues. Where can I find it please? In the Pentax website?

04-05-2014, 01:59 PM	#13
Ibtissam New Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 20 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Here's the firmware update guide: Pentax Firmware Update Guide - Pentax Tutorial Videos - PentaxForums.com And here's the latest firmware zip from the pentax site: Latest K20D Firmware Update : Software Downloads \| RICOH IMAGING Save yourself a big headache by taking the "for macintosh" version even if you're on windows. It's just a zip file with the firmware file in it. The video will guide you through the process Thank you very much Adam, I appreciate ---------- Post added 04-05-14 at 10:16 PM ---------- Originally posted by Ibtissam Thank you very much Adam, I appreciate I did as you said Adam, but when I trun on my camera while pressing the menu button, it only displays the already existing version, and does not start upgrading what shall I do now?

04-06-2014, 04:37 AM	#14
Oldbayrunner Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 1,666	Did you make sure the .bin file unzipped to the root directory and not into a folder?

04-06-2014, 11:32 AM	#15
Ibtissam New Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 20 Original Poster	Originally posted by Oldbayrunner Did you make sure the .bin file unzipped to the root directory and not into a folder? No, but I tried not to delete images via the camera as wtlwdwgn said, and it works. I went out shot some photos, didn't delete any of them from the camera, and it all went well thank you wtlwdwgn