I have 2 16GB SxS cards that have always been used without fail in my EX1. Today, we fire up the camera, and the cards are not recognizable by the camera. It gives the incorrect media error. Can't seem to reformat them in the camera. Try them in another EX1, same problem. Try upgrading firmware... problem persists. I'm convinced now its an issue with the cards. Putting the cards into the computer the SxS media logo shows up, but the card is unreadable. Try formating with disk utility into FAT32 drive... problem persists. Being pretty experienced with P2 cards, I'm fairly certain that I just need to format the cards in the camera to restore the cards registry structure then it will be recognized... I just can't seem to do it. Any thoughts?
SxS Card Problem
- Thread starter bobhope
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Duke M.
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I'd first double check to make sure it isn't a camera/software issue by putting another card into the camera. (To eliminate a bent pin, etc.)
If that card works I'd try removing the bad cards and reseating, several times.
If that fails I probably complain to Sony. The cards are supposed to last for something like tens of thousands of rewrites.
If that card works I'd try removing the bad cards and reseating, several times.
If that fails I probably complain to Sony. The cards are supposed to last for something like tens of thousands of rewrites.
cheezweezl
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weird.... i had the same problem with an ex1 on the same day (1/29/10)....
two 16gb cards which worked previously, would not format. just gave me the "unknown media - please change" message and no options beyond that. cam and cards were a rental. tried the cards in another ex1 and same deal. ended up getting different cards and they worked... dunno...
two 16gb cards which worked previously, would not format. just gave me the "unknown media - please change" message and no options beyond that. cam and cards were a rental. tried the cards in another ex1 and same deal. ended up getting different cards and they worked... dunno...