formated p2 options for recovery

[ajmuller]

I formatted my p2 card and need to know my options for recovery. So far I have found in various threads these options.

1. use a disk recovery tool I.E. (Nortans, disk Gene, data doctor, warrior etc)
a. complicated
b. requires #s steps
c. No found solutions only ending threads

2. Send your card to Panasonic to recover the Data.
a. $260
b. Takes a week

3. Know someone who works for the FBI.
a. life threatening

Any help would be appreciated. If you know of a tried and working solution (many complicated steps) please fill us all in. There are a lot of people who are suffering the same problem as I am I.E. Stupidity.

http://troubleshootingvideo.blogspot...om-hvx200.html

[Barry_Green]

The only solution I've ever heard of that works is sending it in to Panasonic's service center.

[ajmuller]

People have had some luck getting the data off the card but no one has reported successfully restoring the video be editable. Someones got to know a clever trick.

[SantaCruzMichael]

Can Panasonic recover footage from a formatted card?
If so, that's a potential lifesaver. Is it, in fact, $260? I can imagine situations where it would be worth $260.
I'd like to be sure this is true, so that when a card eventually gets wiped on set I will know what my options are and how to proceed.... scramble to reshoot? or set aside the card and call the FedEx man!

[Barry_Green]

It is my understanding that yes, they can (or at least, they have done so in the past). Contact the service center in New Jersey for details.

[NoahK]

I imagine it works some of the time. Best prevention is rigorous data handling and backups... Also having a few extra P2 cards can make all the difference when you get to that moment where you need to shoot *now* and aren't sure if the card you're about to shoot to has been transferred already.

Noah

[Barry_Green]

Simple workflow procedures can ensure you never get in a situation of not being sure if the card has been transferred.

When a card is removed from the camera, it must always immediately be write-protected. The data offloader should refuse to accept a card from the camera operator unless it is write-protected.

The write-protection stays in place until the card has been offloaded. When it has been successfully offloaded, the write-protection is removed. The card is then available for formatting.