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amimaija
11-19-2006, 12:50 PM
Should I format the 4 GB sd card..someone said not to low format it is this correct? Thanx
XaiLo
11-19-2006, 02:01 PM
Should I format the 4 GB sd card..someone said not to low format it is this correct? Thanx

Did they say why not to? :confused:
amimaija
11-19-2006, 04:45 PM
They said the low format would ruin an 4 gb sd card..Not true?
truflip
11-19-2006, 05:29 PM
i dont see why you cant use low level on a SDHC card... :confused:
David Metsky
11-19-2006, 05:39 PM
There were some problems with Canon cameras being unable to do a low level format on 4G cards. The cameras are only able to do a low level format on 2G cards. I'm not sure which models this was supposed to be for. A high level format was OK, but not low level.

Do a search in the Canon forum, it should show up.

-dave-
XaiLo
11-20-2006, 09:13 AM
to be sure I'd just call Canon support and see what they have to say about the issue. It's a possiblity it may have trouble addressing 4GB. It low level formats a 2GB with no problems.
AdamCKach
11-20-2006, 11:50 PM
Just from experience -- I have low-leveled a Transcend 4GB with my S3 without any issues.
amimaija
11-21-2006, 09:08 AM
Just from experience -- I have low-leveled a Transcend 4GB with my S3 without any issues.

I like the transend. Is there that much of a improvement to low level format?
BowerR64
11-21-2006, 09:56 AM
It just insures that all files are deleted including hidden one or files that the camera cant reconize or somthing else. I think if there is any corrupt files or allocations it formats them anyway. Can you have bad allocations on an SD card? i know its somthing on hard drives but not sure what it is actualy. I know they work different, hard drives are mechanical and memory cards are all solid state but i think they can still be damaged somehow.



Do a search in the Canon forum, it should show up.

-dave-

you have the link to that forum by any chance?
David Metsky
11-21-2006, 11:37 AM
you have the link to that forum by any chance?
It was discussed here several times:
http://www.dcresource.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14481
http://www.dcresource.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16411

I don't have any experience with 4G cards so I can't say, but the info appears to be accurate.

-dave-
amimaija
11-22-2006, 06:20 PM
Thanx guys




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