retrieve deleted files off the camera's hard drive?

pandi04 · 09-19-2014, 03:51 PM

I deleted two files off the scan disc, while it was in the camera, that I thought I had copied to my pc, which apparently I hadn't. I tried a scan disc recovery but didn't have any luck with that. It was suggested that I retrieve the files from the camera's hard drive. Anyone know how to do this? I have WG 10

I really need those two videos. Thank you.

Adam · 09-19-2014, 03:55 PM

The camera doesn't have a hard drive. If the files can't be recovered from the card, you're most likely out of luck

Sorry!

**jatrax** · 09-19-2014, 04:02 PM

I have used Recuva https://www.piriform.com/recuva to get back files from an SD card that had been deleted. Not sure if it will work with video, and if anything else has been written to the card that will reduce the chance you can get your files back.

VoiceOfReason · 09-19-2014, 04:06 PM

I second recuva.

Not a Number · 09-19-2014, 04:55 PM - **1 Like**

Use PhotoRec. This will recover images that Recuva won't find even with a deep scan. Windows, DOS, Linux, BSD, Solaris and Mac versions. It will recover items I had deleted over a year ago even though I've filled up the card one or two times since those were taken.

jstillion · 09-20-2014, 12:35 PM

Originally posted by Not a Number

Use PhotoRec. This will recover images that Recuva won't find even with a deep scan. Windows, DOS, Linux, BSD, Solaris and Mac versions. It will recover items I had deleted over a year ago even though I've filled up the card one or two times since those were taken.

That may not be the most user friendly tool, but one of the more powerful one's I've seen in a while.
Free / Opensource is a big plus as well.

Here's the overview instruction on how to use
http://www.cgsecurity.org/wiki/PhotoRec_Step_By_Step

09-19-2014, 03:51 PM	#1
pandi04 New Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 1	retrieve deleted files off the camera's hard drive? I deleted two files off the scan disc, while it was in the camera, that I thought I had copied to my pc, which apparently I hadn't. I tried a scan disc recovery but didn't have any luck with that. It was suggested that I retrieve the files from the camera's hard drive. Anyone know how to do this? I have WG 10 I really need those two videos. Thank you.

09-19-2014, 03:55 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	The camera doesn't have a hard drive. If the files can't be recovered from the card, you're most likely out of luck Sorry! 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:

09-20-2014, 12:35 PM	#6
jstillion New Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21	Originally posted by Not a Number Use PhotoRec. This will recover images that Recuva won't find even with a deep scan. Windows, DOS, Linux, BSD, Solaris and Mac versions. It will recover items I had deleted over a year ago even though I've filled up the card one or two times since those were taken. That may not be the most user friendly tool, but one of the more powerful one's I've seen in a while. Free / Opensource is a big plus as well. Here's the overview instruction on how to use http://www.cgsecurity.org/wiki/PhotoRec_Step_By_Step Last edited by jstillion; 09-20-2014 at 12:46 PM.

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jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	I have used Recuva https://www.piriform.com/recuva to get back files from an SD card that had been deleted. Not sure if it will work with video, and if anything else has been written to the card that will reduce the chance you can get your files back.

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VoiceOfReason Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mishawaka IN area Photos: Albums Posts: 6,124	I second recuva.

09-19-2014, 04:55 PM - 1 Like	#5
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Use PhotoRec. This will recover images that Recuva won't find even with a deep scan. Windows, DOS, Linux, BSD, Solaris and Mac versions. It will recover items I had deleted over a year ago even though I've filled up the card one or two times since those were taken.