How To Format SD Memory Cards (On Any Camera!)

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  • @ThinkMediaTV
    @ThinkMediaTV  4 роки тому +18

    Question of the Day ⚡ Do you have a horror story of losing your data on a SD Card?? Let me know! 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 ****Watch our FREE Camera Basics Video Series HERE ➡️ ua-cam.com/play/PLgc0GNip2uYWuEUI66bbRYS5NTAB4-QEC.html

    • @SwapnilDhabekar
      @SwapnilDhabekar 4 роки тому

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    • @kewaldangal8750
      @kewaldangal8750 3 роки тому

      Why not active promison 32gb memorey storage out door sd card not link my mobile Samsung galaxy j2 prime setting conex

  • @CyberEditing
    @CyberEditing 4 роки тому +22

    I film simultaneously with 30 cameras for around 12 hours when I'm on location. I format each card in camera beforehand. Each camera is numbered and has a pair of numbered cards.
    Your backup info & carry case info is exactly what I do. Great video!

  • @isabellmiller7850
    @isabellmiller7850 4 роки тому +6

    I got a camera recently and I’ve been watching this channel ever since. Thank you for teaching me how to properly use and take care of it.

  • @joymae
    @joymae 4 роки тому +141

    Who else had no idea you could format your SD card?

    • @Anonymous-lw7lg
      @Anonymous-lw7lg 4 роки тому +3

      Meeee 🖐🏻

    • @WHITETAIL215
      @WHITETAIL215 4 роки тому +2

      I'm pissed I got one and have pictures on it but it wolnt let me look at them without formatting it but to do so it says it will delete everything im pissed

    • @bigal25938
      @bigal25938 4 роки тому +2

      Never heard of it. Been using trail cameras for years.

    • @troyanthonytv7545
      @troyanthonytv7545 4 роки тому

      Lol ME

    • @jimyoung144
      @jimyoung144 4 роки тому

      Me

  • @wavyboity5724
    @wavyboity5724 4 роки тому +14

    Literally 99% won’t see this but if you do,God bless you stay safe and have a wonderful day🙂

    • @DenniSGamingWorld
      @DenniSGamingWorld 4 роки тому

      Like wise with love happiness xxx have fantastic day what ever your up to be take care be safe Dennis oswin from UK

    • @djtravobama
      @djtravobama 4 роки тому +1

      Same to you!

    • @waynoinclash7167
      @waynoinclash7167 4 роки тому

      Same to you!

  • @FamLatimer
    @FamLatimer Рік тому +1

    Brooo God Bless you man
    You don’t have idea of how much I appreciate you & Think Media Family thanks 🙏🏼💯

  • @FrenchMontreville
    @FrenchMontreville 4 роки тому +7

    I use many cards constantly, I’m not a pro like you but I upload the videos online and delete the files to reuse the cards. Thanks for the better insights. Keep up the good works!

  • @thekateexperience
    @thekateexperience 4 роки тому +6

    Im shooting & uploading my first video to my UA-cam Channel this week (Woohooooo I'm excited), and this is definitely a helpful tip! I have 10+ videos planned & scheduled at the moment. Even though I'll be transferring the videos straight to my laptop, I'll still need lots of space for my content. Thanks so much! You guys rock!!! 🥰❤

  • @ilove2paint
    @ilove2paint 4 роки тому +2

    I do not format. Do you get more space if you do? Or is it for better organization? I used to have 2 very different cameras so I was just using the same card and never formatted. 😬

    • @OmarEltakrori
      @OmarEltakrori 4 роки тому +1

      Formatting clears up the card completely! So yes

    • @CyberEditing
      @CyberEditing 4 роки тому

      Yes....and each cam should have it's own cards, formatted by that camera.

  • @Fashionlifestyle_Official
    @Fashionlifestyle_Official 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you for sharing.Hope everybody here becomes successful on UA-cam

  • @Seachell1971
    @Seachell1971 3 роки тому +4

    i just wanted to know how to format my card, is there any need fore all that ramble.

    • @Rob_2022
      @Rob_2022 3 роки тому

      Exactly what im thinking! This guy talks a lot

  • @michellerevisited
    @michellerevisited 4 роки тому +1

    I'm working with some older equipment at the moment, and I've been having trouble with recording stopping randomly in the middle of shooting. From what I've read, it seems that that's an issue with the SD card not being.... fast enough?? Do you all have recommendations for specifications for SD cards for shooting video?

    • @OmarEltakrori
      @OmarEltakrori 4 роки тому +1

      Yea that sounds about right, check out the sd card we recommend in the description!

    • @michellerevisited
      @michellerevisited 4 роки тому

      @@OmarEltakrori Oh nice, thank you!

  • @Starz_nSky
    @Starz_nSky Рік тому

    Thank you!!! I am new to using a digital camera. I am so glad you shared this info!!!

  • @realafrikanashow7172
    @realafrikanashow7172 4 роки тому +1

    I'm always happy watching ur videos

  • @DrewIsenhower
    @DrewIsenhower 3 роки тому +3

    Filmed a whole night and as soon as I plugged my card into my computer half of the files were corrupted and had no info, I’ve been trying to get them back but there is nothing I can do it seems, I didn’t format my card and it was a brand new card and this was the second video shot on it so I’m thinking that had something to do with it

  • @dalibotond
    @dalibotond Рік тому

    Thanks for the video. My Sony ZV-E10 takes a lot to format the Sandisk Extreme Pro SDXC UHS-I 256GB card... Do you have any idea why? Still waiting, passed 15 mins already... Is that okay? Brand new card and camera.

  • @coachmarkuswolf
    @coachmarkuswolf 3 роки тому +2

    Incredible advice for work flow! Thanks for sharing (Ps, the Think Media team are legit the Avengers of UA-cam. Each member brings different value and they all share the same vibe with their own personal touch)

  • @drfelle
    @drfelle 4 роки тому +1

    Finally somebody who got me where I needed to go immediately! Thank you!

  • @itsrahbee
    @itsrahbee 4 роки тому +2

    So in high school, my parents and I went on a cruise for the first time and took a ton of photos. Like the entire vacation was on one SD card. We get back home and a week later some family friends come and visit. My parents want to show them some photos from the trip. However, the day before our friends came over, I was checking out the camera as to what each option in the menu did (I was just starting to pick up more of interest in photography) and I hit the format button. I don’t know what camera it was, but I don’t even remember it giving a warning sign before erasing all the photos from the cruise AND MORE. Let’s just say it was a bad day for me 😂

    • @Izaakii
      @Izaakii 4 місяці тому

      This is my situation, did you end up getting your files back ?

    • @itsrahbee
      @itsrahbee 3 місяці тому

      @@Izaakii nope :')

  • @vidgalore3
    @vidgalore3 4 роки тому

    God bless the hustle of every new youtuber🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @armanidegage3900
    @armanidegage3900 4 роки тому +2

    Just started my channel and this was sooo helpful

  • @daniellejenae
    @daniellejenae 8 місяців тому

    I’m so glad I came across this, I was trying to film the other day but it was saying I didn’t have any storage when I had just transferred videos to my laptop. And I just experienced file corruption😩 and I’m a little sad because it was of my baby talking. But now I know to format before I do anything!

  • @mtv512
    @mtv512 Рік тому

    Do I need to format it on my computer as well? I'm a total beginner!

  • @pythxn_
    @pythxn_ 4 роки тому +1

    Love your videos think media! ❤

  • @deecampbell4525
    @deecampbell4525 3 місяці тому

    I didn’t know about formatting and now have an sd card that is basically its own being. I can edit the files on the sd card, but any copies of it are corrupted and I can’t use them. And I don’t want to lose those photos, just I had to just get a new sd card. I’ve just watched this video now so I know how to save my future work 😂 I took some cool pictures today and would be absolutely crushed if I lost them
    Thank you for the clarity

  • @BurmeseGuyTV
    @BurmeseGuyTV 4 роки тому +1

    Can SD card be spoiled from formatting many times? How many times can we format our SD card as maximum before it goes unusable?

  • @LionOfKingston
    @LionOfKingston 3 роки тому

    Not sure what is going on with my camera man. 700D, brand new sd card showing, that the card cannot be access... I tried all that removing lens battery etc yet still nothing

  • @PrinceJayx
    @PrinceJayx Рік тому

    so my sd card is cool. has enough space.. BUT im trying to select my videos on my macbook. and the dates are super old now for some reason. i recorded the other day, but it says jan 2017.. everything on there is old and its bothering me lol

  • @animelover5858
    @animelover5858 Рік тому

    Do you know how to format an as memory card for a EasyShare DX7440 camera or what kind of sad card it needs

  • @lowkii243
    @lowkii243 3 роки тому

    I was wondering if this still applies to dvd camcorders and older cameras???

  • @kevinwasserfall2038
    @kevinwasserfall2038 2 роки тому

    I am not sure because I am confused about formatting. I had bought a second hand Sony camera. Should I insert a new memory card, then set daylight savings, date/time and format the memory card. Until it is full and then images are transferred to my computer. Should I delete the images? After inserting it into the camera again, should I format it again. Am I right?

  • @chrisrayner4068
    @chrisrayner4068 Рік тому

    Hi, been a while since i have formatted an sd card . brilliant video . answered all plus

  • @larasmith490
    @larasmith490 4 роки тому +1

    🦋it was using a SD/memory saved my files, thank goodness

    • @DenniSGamingWorld
      @DenniSGamingWorld 4 роки тому +1

      Cool

    • @larasmith490
      @larasmith490 4 роки тому +1

      DennisOswin FunGaming 🦋all of my work would have vanished if I didn’t save it elsewhere

    • @DenniSGamingWorld
      @DenniSGamingWorld 4 роки тому +1

      @@larasmith490 cool

    • @larasmith490
      @larasmith490 4 роки тому +1

      DennisOswin FunGaming 🦋Gotta kick it old skool

  • @wordsfortoday
    @wordsfortoday 2 роки тому

    Thanks for your advice. but I do format a new card that is reading card error on my device,

  • @hridinsbiju9023
    @hridinsbiju9023 4 роки тому +1

    ❤️❤️ love your tips 4:32 😂😂

  • @h.p.dominocus
    @h.p.dominocus Рік тому

    I recently started having an issue where I film video on my GH2 and can only view the new footage on the camera itself. There are never any new files when I try to view the same footage on my laptops with the SD Card I’ve been using for years. I haven’t changed any settings on the camera either. Im assuming there is some sort of file corruption from what I understand. Not exactly sure whats going on here. I bought a new card though and will format as described here. Thanks

  • @THAILANDCANUCK
    @THAILANDCANUCK 4 роки тому +2

    I did a 11 day trip to Nepal and when I got home and put my card in my laptop none of my over 400 photos showed. Lucky with a recovery software download I got about 95% of them back so now I drop them the same day.

  • @michaelsherron7815
    @michaelsherron7815 Рік тому

    I have a new microSDXC UHS-1 Card with adapter that i just installed in my new DVC 2.7K IR that says, "unsupported file system do you want to format?"
    Is that normal or is it something else? Thanks.

  • @lckr3w
    @lckr3w 9 місяців тому

    Hi! I have a canon rebel T1i, I bought a Sandisk 128GB SD card. When i put the card in, it says “card cannot be accessed, reinsert the card/format to the camera.” So I end to format it, it’s just says “cannot format, change card” is this SD card to new for this, or what’s your insight?

  • @ProgressWithChristina
    @ProgressWithChristina 2 роки тому

    Great video!

  • @ChrissyTina
    @ChrissyTina Рік тому

    the videos on my sd card isnt showing up when i try to upload it to my photo or computer. help please?

  • @marqueziris
    @marqueziris Рік тому

    Is there any steps that we should take with a external hard drive?

  • @thekateexperience
    @thekateexperience 4 роки тому +6

    My NEW UA-cam Channel is about to launch my first video this week, and I owe a LOT of thanks to Think Media.
    I owe a LOT of what I've learned to the amazing people over at Think Team. Im not kissing your butt or anything - I am very serious.
    I kept rubbing into setbacks, so in the meantime, while I was fixing & adjusting things, I watched a ton of Think Media's videos. Now, I'm actually GLAD that I had those setbacks! If I didn't have the setbacks, then this first video im about to shoot wouldn't be anywhere near as good as it's giv to be! ;)
    I cannot even explain to you how much & in how many ways you guys have helped me learn SO MUCH about shooting videos, equipment advice & recommendations, what to do & what not to do, loads of tips & tricks, and a ton of other information that I didn't even know about (or did but didn't what the @$#& I was doing)! I learned sooo many things that I REALLY needed to hear/learn before I started shooting. Now, I feel so much more confident, I'm well-equipped with knowledge & I'm 100% ready to begin uploading videos (that I have planned out) on my Channel.
    I just want to thank you all so much. I'm a huge Think Media fan now, and I recommend your channel whenever I can. I'm definitely going to continue to tune in & learn from you!
    You guys rock, and if I had money to join, I'd do it in a heartbeat. Poor people problems lol. 🥰❤ You should do a giveaway for that!! 😃

  • @jacquimorley2636
    @jacquimorley2636 4 роки тому +2

    Great tips, Sean. Simple but so effective.

  • @cristianturismo
    @cristianturismo 4 роки тому

    Good video boys!

  • @moderator-63
    @moderator-63 3 роки тому +1

    You guy’s are great, I keep needing answers to very simple questions and your helpful video’s are always close by. Good job, thanks 👍🏼

  • @OCGuzman
    @OCGuzman Рік тому

    Question. I own a Lumix DMC-FZ300, I started with a 128 gb card but i didn't i had to format the card. (Beginner), So, i recorded a video for my channel and i noticed the video was recorded in Clips. Not what i expected, How can i fix this minor problem so my camera wont record in clips?

  • @marilynsarmstrong2016
    @marilynsarmstrong2016 3 місяці тому

    Can't find program on menu of DVC HD camera. Where to look?

  • @venturewithspack
    @venturewithspack 11 місяців тому

    So how should we delete files if not from the camera or from the computer? @thinkmediatv

  • @OlleyThorpe
    @OlleyThorpe 4 роки тому

    Great video guys, got some review based stuff coming up too.

  • @1Nolimited
    @1Nolimited 4 роки тому

    Nice tips for the card storage. I have another question what's the best card for your device like the Eos M50 SD card or micro sd with adapter?

    • @CyberEditing
      @CyberEditing 4 роки тому

      Different devices & different filming applications as well as the available budget determines which type & brand of card to use. Talk to a pro who does exactly what you want to do, and learn from them.

    • @1Nolimited
      @1Nolimited 4 роки тому

      @@CyberEditing the budget of brand is for me not important for me just i will like to now witch is better for the M50 for filming

    • @CyberEditing
      @CyberEditing 4 роки тому +1

      @@1Nolimited The adapter option will work, but not as well as the SD card. Different brands have different write speeds etc. I've been using Transcend for years & they're fine for full HD filming. I recommend you experiment, if you don't want to make the effort of talking to experts who use exactly thesame equipment and film exactly the same subjects as you.

    • @1Nolimited
      @1Nolimited 4 роки тому

      @@CyberEditing thanks for your answer I use already sandisk ultra SD card and works well and I was thinking about transcend card. I will have a look thanks for that. Also not mutch Pro in my region and not very helpful 😉

  • @DevonHutter
    @DevonHutter Рік тому

    Thank you so much this helped me garden

  • @inpursuitofexcellence750
    @inpursuitofexcellence750 2 роки тому

    Thanks man!

  • @michael.miguel.
    @michael.miguel. 3 роки тому

    Thanks for this video man!!

  • @ninasol5569
    @ninasol5569 4 роки тому

    Hello a while ago I bought 3 SD Kodak cards on 1 package one of them said need to be formatted the camera asked me if I want to do it YES then it said remove write protection to capture or write to cad???. Not sure what is this. In the computer it said the disk is write protected I never used this disk so I'm not sure why this message comes on. Any idea how to do this thank you so much have a great day!

  • @AyaEgbuho
    @AyaEgbuho 4 роки тому

    I have never even considered this. Good to know!

  • @FiliAinuu
    @FiliAinuu 4 роки тому

    Do i need to format it every time i shoot? or only once?

  • @MR-gp4zp
    @MR-gp4zp Рік тому

    Thanks 😊

  • @suhaibjamaosman1666
    @suhaibjamaosman1666 4 роки тому

    I love this channel "Think media"
    I want to buy canon m50 but l still have confusion about lenses
    Could u please help me choose the best lense for creating UA-cam videos❤
    Thanks!

  • @GastronomyAndFitness
    @GastronomyAndFitness 2 роки тому

    Legendary information, the basics matter. Thank you for the information

  • @DaBxprince83
    @DaBxprince83 4 роки тому +1

    Guys please help me out, what does low level format mean? With the check box

  • @woochan2890
    @woochan2890 4 роки тому

    Great video!
    Which SD has the capacity to record several hours of videos? Thanks!!

  • @TheTopNote
    @TheTopNote 4 роки тому +1

    Great tips!!! I didn’t even know there was such a thing as an as card case 🙄

  • @ticiaamaya1332
    @ticiaamaya1332 3 роки тому

    Thanks!

  • @loriholland6414
    @loriholland6414 6 місяців тому

    I have a yada 1080p. How do I format the sad card that is in my camera?

  • @musicforpeacefulmind1827
    @musicforpeacefulmind1827 4 роки тому +2

    your tips are golden! always following your suggestion. thanks for all by now!

  • @chanraksmeydoung8570
    @chanraksmeydoung8570 4 роки тому

    I use 32gb and now I want to films with 4K. I change it to 256gb, but the camera a6400 doesn’t let me go throw. It say (cannot records in this recording setting. Either switch to an SDXC Class10 or UHS-l/UHS-II compatible memory card, etc. or change the file format.) I don’t know how to do. Thank you 😊.

  • @mihaiionascu8316
    @mihaiionascu8316 Рік тому

    Hey dude I have an d80 nikon and I don't know how to formate it it doesn't let me access the menu and when I want to do anything it asks if I want to formate it but I'd doesn't work

  • @tesudarshan1750
    @tesudarshan1750 4 роки тому +1

    Hey bro finally reached this🤝🤝

  • @TarenBlanchette
    @TarenBlanchette 4 роки тому

    You just saved my filming day!! Thank you so much for this video!! 🙌🏼

  • @CollectingWithGules
    @CollectingWithGules 4 роки тому +1

    Wow super cool video and knowledge for us!! Quick question, how do you remove glare or not get any glare/reflections in your glasses. I have glasses as well and just filmed a couple of videos and want to clear that up. Thanks!

    • @OmarEltakrori
      @OmarEltakrori 4 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/bMj1g9yFuBg/v-deo.html

  • @darlenehenderson8438
    @darlenehenderson8438 3 роки тому

    I have an EasyShare Kodak. I bought a 64 Standish. My camera just says over and over again I have to format. I try but it just keeps saying it.

  • @gonalagha373
    @gonalagha373 Рік тому

    Thank you

  • @kevinlamarr1424
    @kevinlamarr1424 4 роки тому

    I’m stuck at combinations of iPhone 10xr video and SD card videos and how to put them together to make one video showing 2 vantage points

    • @CyberEditing
      @CyberEditing 4 роки тому +1

      Decent video editing software can do this easily: DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro etc. I film with 30 cameras, drones & phones.

    • @kevinlamarr1424
      @kevinlamarr1424 4 роки тому

      Cyber Editing , thanks 😊 I don’t bring my laptop with me in the truck so I’ll just keep shooting and take some time off to learn the software on my time home.

  • @Allaloves
    @Allaloves 4 роки тому

    Wow, how did you know I just yesterday came to a trouble with my sd card. I often run out of space, but usually i just delete after editing file by file 🤭🤭🤭 but I film on my phone and I edit on phone, but I could also use that case for additional cards to back up 💯 great idea

  • @AngelaBergeron-w8r
    @AngelaBergeron-w8r 7 місяців тому

    I tried to format my SD memory card on my Kodak Pizpro FZ53 and all it would do is buffer. I tried to turn off the camera and it would not turn off. It continued doing this until the battery died. What could be the problem? It's the same brand card I've used before, but with a much larger capacity.

  • @HumanAv8ar
    @HumanAv8ar 3 роки тому

    Great content, well except the Mets hat....just kidding....excellent and clear instruction!

  • @dancingdelilah4801
    @dancingdelilah4801 4 місяці тому

    I keep getting a MEMORY ERROR notice. In my tools everything is highlighted except for the "Format." In other words, I can't even access format on my Elph Canon Power Shot340 HS. Help!

  • @FAHLYYESSIR
    @FAHLYYESSIR 2 роки тому

    Writing to the memory card was not completed correctly on Sony a6600 128gb sandisk v30 (why is this popping up?)

  • @kelvindean
    @kelvindean 3 роки тому +1

    New SD cards are usually formatted at the factory, according to a Sony instruction manual.

  • @RawndaFlowers
    @RawndaFlowers 4 роки тому

    GREAT INFO

  • @sherrylingo2220
    @sherrylingo2220 2 роки тому

    I need to format a scan disk for a MN4K20 NV. HELP!!!!!!!!

  • @user-ts1qc2tz5b
    @user-ts1qc2tz5b 3 роки тому

    Dash cams too?

  • @GDLOTKIDOG
    @GDLOTKIDOG 3 роки тому

    I bought an action cam. Popped in the as card. Found the format option and clicked it. Files are not able to be captured? What does TF mean? Thank You

  • @yingyangorca4124
    @yingyangorca4124 2 роки тому

    What is dropping your footage?? Real question. Pardon my ignorance.
    Do you mean just copying off the SD card into a folder on the PC or EXT HDD?
    and once dropped, are we then formatting the card once again before every next use?

  • @truthhorizon5851
    @truthhorizon5851 4 роки тому

    great content.thank you

  • @النجيبللإلكترونيك

    THANKS

  • @tornikeniauri7743
    @tornikeniauri7743 6 місяців тому

    i got sd card out of my cad plug it in nikon camera, took some photos than format it via camera and whn i try to use it in the car again it doesnot works, in japanese it says sd card error

  • @frankmccoy3694
    @frankmccoy3694 2 роки тому

    How do I drop my footage from camcorder to computer?

  • @AC-Ninja
    @AC-Ninja Рік тому

    Was gona sub just cus of the hat.. But turned out I was already a sub. Lol. Meant to be

  • @iQueeneth
    @iQueeneth 4 роки тому +1

    Who else loves Think Media?? 💜

  • @johebjia5172
    @johebjia5172 3 роки тому

    in my camera when i insert the card and the turn on camera it says error so i cant goto next step. it shows format card , i choose yes then shows error again. any suggestion in this situation would be helpful. thanks

  • @segagirl6143
    @segagirl6143 4 роки тому

    Nice video

  • @heatherashlee7198
    @heatherashlee7198 3 роки тому

    I am a new UA-camr and do I need to format my card ever time I film?

  • @choose1lose1
    @choose1lose1 4 роки тому

    Nice content

  • @bryan_ferrer
    @bryan_ferrer 4 роки тому

    I encounter an issue that my nikon formats it to fat16 instead of fat32. It can be read/write on my laptop and even recovered the full storage but once I go back to my camera and format it goes back to fat16. I hope someone can help.

  • @buriedintheshed
    @buriedintheshed 3 роки тому +1

    Great video! My card now works! Thank you for the info.

  • @tyeshajanaee
    @tyeshajanaee 4 роки тому

    I need help because I put a new one in and it say card not formatted

  • @KAZI300
    @KAZI300 3 роки тому

    I just bought a 4K ultra camera I couldn't use it so I bought a SIMs card or SD card it just came in the mail and I put it in and it says card error please format why do I have to do that when I just bought it

  • @mihalyi.lukacs3649
    @mihalyi.lukacs3649 3 роки тому

    Photographer/Videographer/Journalist here: He's right, guys. SD Cards can't handle continuous cut and pastes or deletes; it will corrupt them. I know it sound so easy to just delete things via a file explorer or via cutting and pasting, but it is not worth the long-term risks. Always COPY off the card, and FORMAT in the Camera. Do not worry about deleting the files, they should be deleted off your card via formatting only, not via cut/paste or deleting. For that matter, don't use your SD card for file storage, don't be pasting extra things in there. And he's definitely right about creating backups guys. Triple copy that s***.