SD confusion

**csa** · 02-20-2017, 10:08 AM

I just purchased 2 new 32GB Sandisk Extremes. I have the camera set to record on #1 until full, then #2. Twice now, nothing on #1, and I find the images on card 2. Both cards have been formatted in the camera, so what is going on?

pschlute · 02-20-2017, 10:18 AM - **1 Like**

Take out card 2 (leave card 1 in place) and turn on camera.

Switch off camera.

Place card 2 in camera. Job done.

If you turn on the camera with only one card installed, it takes that card as priority... ie will use it first.

**csa** · 02-20-2017, 10:48 AM

Thanks Peter, I'll give that a try.

Adam · 02-20-2017, 11:59 AM

There is no menu option to specify the slot, so the above procedure is the one to use.

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**csa** · 02-20-2017, 12:14 PM

Thanks Adam!

**clickclick** · 02-20-2017, 02:18 PM

Originally posted by pschlute

Take out card 2 (leave card 1 in place) and turn on camera. Format card 1.

Switch off camera.

Place card 2 in camera. Job done.

If you turn on the camera with only one card installed, it takes that card as priority... ie will use it first.

Don't think there's a need to format the card. Just turning the camera back on with only a card in slot one works on mine.

**Tas** · 02-20-2017, 02:22 PM

Originally posted by csa

I just purchased 2 new 32GB Sandisk Extremes. I have the camera set to record on #1 until full, then #2. Twice now, nothing on #1, and I find the images on card 2. Both cards have been formatted in the camera, so what is going on?

Hi Carol,

Peter and Adam have covered what to do, but for future reference the main screen has an indicator arrow for the 'primary' card. Looking at the screen in the bottom left corner you will see the two cards are displayed along with the file format. The white arrow points to the 'primary' card whether that be in slot one or two. I check this when I've taken both cards out so I know whether I've set the camera up to record to slot 1 first which is my preference too.

Tas

**csa** · 02-20-2017, 02:42 PM

Tas, thanks for that tip! I'm embarrassed that I have never noticed that before!

It's now showing #1 as the primary card.

pschlute · 02-20-2017, 04:02 PM

Originally posted by clickclick

Don't think there's a need to format the card. Just turning the camera back on with only a card in slot one works on mine.

I couldnt remember if something more needed to be done other than turning the camera on and off so I added that as a fallback.

This confused me too when I first got the K1

**clickclick** · 02-20-2017, 04:46 PM

Originally posted by pschlute

I couldnt remember if something more needed to be done other than turning the camera on and off so I added that as a fallback.

This confused me too when I first got the K1

I'd be lying if I said I didn't go in circles a few times on this myself. Recently went through the fire drill of, "where are my photos?!?" After a few minutes of panic/confusion, I realized I must have turned on the camera after pulling the card out of slot one and it had gone to slot two, and sure enough, a card shuffle later, they were there...

**csa** · 02-20-2017, 08:49 PM

Yes, it was a panic moment, wondering where my photos had gone. I even tried my new card reader, thinking that might be the problem!

One thing about it, I'll never forget this again!

mee · 02-20-2017, 09:45 PM - **1 Like**

I'm glad you asked this question. I learned something too.

cardinal43 · 02-21-2017, 01:46 PM

What a great forum. Pleasing to know very talented people are very quick to offer good accurate information. Good to know about the cards as I'm moving up from the K20D (really like this camera) to a K3II by the start of summer.

mee · 02-21-2017, 08:29 PM

Originally posted by cardinal43

What a great forum. Pleasing to know very talented people are very quick to offer good accurate information. Good to know about the cards as I'm moving up from the K20D (really like this camera) to a K3II by the start of summer.

Vast improvement on hardware there... you should have a blast.

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02-20-2017, 10:08 AM	#1
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	SD confusion I just purchased 2 new 32GB Sandisk Extremes. I have the camera set to record on #1 until full, then #2. Twice now, nothing on #1, and I find the images on card 2. Both cards have been formatted in the camera, so what is going on?

02-20-2017, 10:18 AM - 1 Like	#2
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,202	Take out card 2 (leave card 1 in place) and turn on camera. Switch off camera. Place card 2 in camera. Job done. If you turn on the camera with only one card installed, it takes that card as priority... ie will use it first. Last edited by pschlute; 02-20-2017 at 10:05 PM. Reason: Removed reference to formatting card.

02-20-2017, 10:48 AM	#3
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Thanks Peter, I'll give that a try.

02-20-2017, 11:59 AM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	There is no menu option to specify the slot, so the above procedure is the one to use. 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:

02-20-2017, 12:14 PM	#5
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Thanks Adam!

02-20-2017, 02:18 PM	#6
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	Originally posted by pschlute Take out card 2 (leave card 1 in place) and turn on camera. Format card 1. Switch off camera. Place card 2 in camera. Job done. If you turn on the camera with only one card installed, it takes that card as priority... ie will use it first. Don't think there's a need to format the card. Just turning the camera back on with only a card in slot one works on mine.

02-20-2017, 02:22 PM	#7
Tas Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brisbane, QLD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,202	Originally posted by csa I just purchased 2 new 32GB Sandisk Extremes. I have the camera set to record on #1 until full, then #2. Twice now, nothing on #1, and I find the images on card 2. Both cards have been formatted in the camera, so what is going on? Hi Carol, Peter and Adam have covered what to do, but for future reference the main screen has an indicator arrow for the 'primary' card. Looking at the screen in the bottom left corner you will see the two cards are displayed along with the file format. The white arrow points to the 'primary' card whether that be in slot one or two. I check this when I've taken both cards out so I know whether I've set the camera up to record to slot 1 first which is my preference too. Tas

02-20-2017, 02:42 PM	#8
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Tas, thanks for that tip! I'm embarrassed that I have never noticed that before! It's now showing #1 as the primary card.

02-20-2017, 04:02 PM	#9
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,202	Originally posted by clickclick Don't think there's a need to format the card. Just turning the camera back on with only a card in slot one works on mine. I couldnt remember if something more needed to be done other than turning the camera on and off so I added that as a fallback. This confused me too when I first got the K1

02-20-2017, 04:46 PM	#10
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	Originally posted by pschlute I couldnt remember if something more needed to be done other than turning the camera on and off so I added that as a fallback. This confused me too when I first got the K1 I'd be lying if I said I didn't go in circles a few times on this myself. Recently went through the fire drill of, "where are my photos?!?" After a few minutes of panic/confusion, I realized I must have turned on the camera after pulling the card out of slot one and it had gone to slot two, and sure enough, a card shuffle later, they were there...

02-20-2017, 08:49 PM	#11
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133 Original Poster	Yes, it was a panic moment, wondering where my photos had gone. I even tried my new card reader, thinking that might be the problem! One thing about it, I'll never forget this again!

02-20-2017, 09:45 PM - 1 Like	#12
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	I'm glad you asked this question. I learned something too.

02-21-2017, 01:46 PM	#13
cardinal43 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,412	What a great forum. Pleasing to know very talented people are very quick to offer good accurate information. Good to know about the cards as I'm moving up from the K20D (really like this camera) to a K3II by the start of summer.

02-21-2017, 08:29 PM	#14
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by cardinal43 What a great forum. Pleasing to know very talented people are very quick to offer good accurate information. Good to know about the cards as I'm moving up from the K20D (really like this camera) to a K3II by the start of summer. Vast improvement on hardware there... you should have a blast.