Problem with SD card?

**BigDave** · 08-19-2016, 10:49 AM

Originally posted by stein

My first rule is not to delete images from a card by "move" command. Always copy them and check each for readability with a proper app.

This is called wisdom (or experience). I do about the same. Make certain everything transferred properly, back that up then delete. If it is an important job I even set the SD card aside in case I find hidden flaws along the way! This is why I miss film (sometimes). If the shutter fired, then there is SOME THING on the film! Processing still could cause issues though!

Regards,

stein · 08-19-2016, 01:31 PM

Originally posted by BigDave

Processing still could cause issues though!

I am always reminded of a bumper sticker: "Jesus saves, I make backups"

**jatrax** · 08-19-2016, 01:35 PM

Originally posted by csa

I agree Slot #1 is hard to get card in/out; however on the K3, I don't see any way to set Slot #2 as default.

Carol, just cycle the camera on/off with no card in slot #1 but a card in slot #2. Slot #2 will become the default and #1 will be the secondary. This is a little weird and I would have liked to see a way to select the card you want but the only way to do it is to trick the camera.

**csa** · 08-19-2016, 02:04 PM

Ahh, ok; I get it now!

Thanks!

**Kerrowdown** · 08-19-2016, 02:44 PM

Glad you got your issue resolved and as a rule of thumb I always format cards in camera.

**csa** · 08-19-2016, 05:32 PM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

I always format cards in camera.

Yes, indeed; that's how I always format them.

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08-19-2016, 10:49 AM	#16
BigDave Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,626	Originally posted by stein My first rule is not to delete images from a card by "move" command. Always copy them and check each for readability with a proper app. This is called wisdom (or experience). I do about the same. Make certain everything transferred properly, back that up then delete. If it is an important job I even set the SD card aside in case I find hidden flaws along the way! This is why I miss film (sometimes). If the shutter fired, then there is SOME THING on the film! Processing still could cause issues though! Regards,

08-19-2016, 01:31 PM	#17
stein Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Subotica Photos: Gallery Posts: 235	Originally posted by BigDave Processing still could cause issues though! I am always reminded of a bumper sticker: "Jesus saves, I make backups"

08-19-2016, 01:35 PM	#18
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by csa I agree Slot #1 is hard to get card in/out; however on the K3, I don't see any way to set Slot #2 as default. Carol, just cycle the camera on/off with no card in slot #1 but a card in slot #2. Slot #2 will become the default and #1 will be the secondary. This is a little weird and I would have liked to see a way to select the card you want but the only way to do it is to trick the camera.

08-19-2016, 02:04 PM	#19
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Ahh, ok; I get it now! Thanks!

08-19-2016, 02:44 PM	#20
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,818	Glad you got your issue resolved and as a rule of thumb I always format cards in camera.

08-19-2016, 05:32 PM	#21
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kerrowdown I always format cards in camera. Yes, indeed; that's how I always format them.