A friend had a problem with the SD card in their Nikon camera. It has 100+ photos from their once in a lifetime vacation. Nothing out of the ordinary was done with the camera.I have tried to read it and use Zero Assumption, Recuva and other programs with no luck. It seems like the card is not even being recognized or read by the computer. I also did the Check Drive function on Win7 and that also shows nothing there.I used a SD card I had and even quick formatted it and Zero was still able to recover all files. This one does nothing.I thought I would run it by the tech geniuses on here and ask for suggestions.Thanx

Does there camera still read the card and can they review the pictures on the card in their camera? If not, card is probably toast. If they can,try connecting the camera to the computer using a cable and see if they can be downloaded that way.

As long as the SD card is not too old, they do have a finite lifespan, it could be that it's not making proper contact with the reader. Make sure the metal contacts are clean. Also, sometimes these cards get slightly warped. Try placing a strip of an envelope or similar on the opposite side of the card when inserting into the reader. This may force the contacts down on the reader.

Sea'scape wrote:Does there camera still read the card and can they review the pictures on the card in their camera? If not, card is probably toast. If they can,try connecting the camera to the computer using a cable and see if they can be downloaded that way.X2 on the cable. I had to start using that awhile ago when my card would no longer read in the laptop.

The card is not readable in any camera or computer at this point.The card was purchased new with the camera about 2 months ago.

The computer recognizes it when inserted but will not allow it to be viewed like the files are corrupted or something.

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HappyKayakers
Explorer III
Jun 04, 2014
az99 wrote:
The card is not readable in any camera or computer at this point.

The card was purchased new with the camera about 2 months ago.

If it's new, you should be pursuing a warranty remedy.
az99
Explorer
Jun 04, 2014
The computer recognizes it when inserted but will not allow it to be viewed like the files are corrupted or something.
az99
Explorer
Jun 04, 2014
The card is not readable in any camera or computer at this point.

The card was purchased new with the camera about 2 months ago.
HappyKayakers
Explorer III
Jun 04, 2014
Sea'scape wrote:
Does there camera still read the card and can they review the pictures on the card in their camera? If not, card is probably toast. If they can,try connecting the camera to the computer using a cable and see if they can be downloaded that way.

X2 on the cable. I had to start using that awhile ago when my card would no longer read in the laptop.
1492
Moderator
Jun 04, 2014
As long as the SD card is not too old, they do have a finite lifespan, it could be that it's not making proper contact with the reader. Make sure the metal contacts are clean. Also, sometimes these cards get slightly warped. Try placing a strip of an envelope or similar on the opposite side of the card when inserting into the reader. This may force the contacts down on the reader.
Sea_scape
Explorer
Jun 04, 2014
Does there camera still read the card and can they review the pictures on the card in their camera? If not, card is probably toast. If they can,try connecting the camera to the computer using a cable and see if they can be downloaded that way.

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