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Do SD cards go bad? (alien.top)

submitted 10 months ago by project_seven@alien.top to c/photography@viewfinder.pro

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So I take hundreds of photos a day, 5 days a week for work and have never had this happen to me before. I was copying my work onto my computer after working all day and 3/4 of the way, my sd card got corrupted and lost the ability to view/download my photos. On my computer and even on the camera. It's like the information was there, but my camera said "Can't play back" or something when trying to view, and my computer just showed it empty.

Luckily it was my biggest client, so it was not an issue to go back to reshoot my shots needed. But I'm very worried it will happen again. I have a big shoot today, with a potential big new client, and can't have this happen again. Do I need a new sd card? I only have another micro sd with the adapter, so I'm just debating going to get a new one right before my shoot.

Has this happened to anyone before? And how do I prevent this in the future?

Thank You

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[–] FlightOfTheDiscords@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (4 children)

Yes, sometimes they do. Sooner or later, they all will fail; good cards just last longer.

This is why pro cameras have two card slots, so you can have a duplicate on a 2nd card if 1st fails. I always write to both cards on my camera when I do paid gigs.

[–] CptUnderpants-@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

good cards just last longer

And the larger the capacity, the longer they generally last because the same memory storage cells are re-used less often.

[–] dropthemagic@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Yep. And the cards will literally decide to die on the biggest gig. That’s why I always stick with dual slot cams. Idk maybe it’s a Sony thing. But at the end of the day it’s essentially a backup. You can keep working. And you won’t ruin someone’s wedding

[–] fuzzfeatures@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Definitely this :)

[–] error4051@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Absolutely this. It's a must!