I've gotten a couple of card error messages on older class 4 4gb Sandisk
cards I originally used with the K20D. They worked fine until I
attempted to use them in the K-5II. The card access light came on, I
tried to format the camera reported card error. On the first, I tried
putting the card into the K20D which then formatted the card and it
worked fine, the second card appeared to format in the K20D but then
failed when I attempted a test photo with the K20D. The first actually
worked in the K-5II after being formatted by the K20D. I don't really
trust that first card, but it's there in a pinch. I figured I'd take
advantage of the lifetime guaranty from Sandisk, but gave up after
realizing I couldn't prove I actually bought the card. Both cards were
bought at the same time, and neither had given me any trouble before.
Maybe it was just their time to fail.
On 8/6/2014 3:10 PM, Charles Robinson wrote:
I took my card out last night to load some images, and left it on the desk
overnight.
This morning I found the card on the (carpeted) office floor. I picked it up,
popped it back into the K5 and turned the camera on so I could format it.
Turning the power on, there is about a 3-second pause (no lower-right access light as is
normal upon power-up) and then a "card error" message.
I turned the camera off, and upon removing the card, I noticed that it was VERY
WARM. Repeating the cycle yields the same results.
There are no external signs of damage - but I guess it's remotely possible that
my office chair rode over it on the carpeted floor.
Has anyone else ever seen a failure like this? How is Sandisk to deal with in
terms of checking out warranty coverage? I may or may not have the packaging
and receipt from 2+ years ago when I bought it...
-Charles
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