Mon, November 8th, 2004 by sxott
I've lost some images. Seems like a good topic for this group. My camera is set for continuous numbering. So, when I put in a new memory card, format it, and take a picture, the camera makes a directory "564CANON" and writes the file "IMG_6433.JPG." When the count reaches IMG_6500, the camera makes a new directory "565CANON" starting with "IMG_6501.JPG"
Ok. So, I get home, pop the card in the computer and there are two directories, but the first directory is empty. Second directory is normal. I know I'm missing at least 50 files. Where have they gone? I pop it back in the camera, put it in review mode, and still missing. I doubt foul play. The camera never left my hand. Nothing out of the ordinary. Just a glitch in the Matrix?
Any suggestions for data recovery?
November 8th, 2004 at 10:40 pm
There are a number of programs available that recover data. They scan the media (flash memory, whatever) for actual jpeg markers, not just the data bits that refer the program to the image... Often when put through image-recovery, cards display images that the user thought had been deleted. "Deleted" images are usually just marked to be recorded over rather than being physically eliminated from the media, except in the case of reformatting....
In your case, it could be either. A static shock could have zapped something, somewhere. That seems a little unlikely, but it does happen often enough. Losing exactly 50 is tricky, and usually when any file gets corrupted, they all do. The card throws up an error and can't be recorded to.
Do you distinctly remember taking photos that are not present?? I'm not doubting you, I'm just covering all bases. If you can't think of any missing photos, but the numbering is off... I'd say it's a technical glitch...
Otherwise, a lot of mid- to high-end camera stores have software for recovering images. Take the card in and see what they find. Usually you just end up paying a (slightly inflated) cd-burning fee... maybe a little more for the service. It'll be worth it if you get the images back.
Hope that helps.
November 9th, 2004 at 1:21 am
I starting the night with a couple of quick shots before I realized that the card I had selected for the evening was full. I scanned the first few on the card and knew they were duplicated at home. I formatted. Shot all night. Filled the card, quit shooting (usually at least 140 shots on that full card). 50 is just an estimate, not exact. The camera says it only had 2 exposures left but only 67 are reviewable. So really there could be 100 missing in that directory. I shoot a Canon D30 in case that's important to anyone. I'm sure there must be a way to recover it. I'm not in a big hurry as I have several other cards to use in the meantime. Does anyone know of computer software that can do recovery? Or any experiences?
November 9th, 2004 at 8:18 am
There are a lot of file recovery utilities. See this thread:
http://forums.infomaticsonline.co.uk/thread.jsp?forum=14&thread=42285
...for a number of options.
November 11th, 2004 at 12:09 am
Is this a Canon10D or similar Canon? This can happen if you are shooting RAW and use the "delete all images" instead of formatting the card. Try it, it happens every time. It can also happen if you've taken the card out of the camera and then popped it in your computer and viewed the pictures directly from the card. When you do this (usually) a hidden file is written to the folder on the card. This file stores the thumbnails. Then when you "erase all images" (instead of formatting) the camera leaves that folder because it has a file in it. My guess, you simply erased all instead of formatting the card.
February 12th, 2005 at 1:52 pm
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March 8th, 2005 at 2:28 pm
I own a Canon 10D, but it is appearing an Err 99. I change the battery for a full recharged, change the compactflash, and when it is shutted Err 99 appear.
One can see travel throw the menu and see the pictures.
What hapens whit this cammera?
April 21st, 2005 at 6:43 pm
Hi,
My company specialises in recovering lost data, from all kinds of media, especially digital camera media. If you really require the images back, then I would suggest going to a company which specialises in retrieving data. Rather than risk possible further corruption, or damage of once in a life time images.
I would suggest calling around and getting some quotes as prices really do vary between service providers. Also the time taken to get your media back should also be a question you ask, when you first enquire about fees, etc... Also find out what types of media they can backup the images to, to deliver the data back to you. After all this is a service, so you should expect a top quality service
Theres also no need to stay within walking distance of your town, most companies provide international service, meaning only the price of postage and packaging are increased. I hope this advice helps, and you get your images back soon.
--
David Gelkin (Co-founder)
http://www.dataprey.com
April 17th, 2006 at 9:29 pm
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June 14th, 2006 at 5:49 am
This is the same kind of problem that a friend of mine faced around last summer when he had to loose a lot of his photographs after he returned from south-east asia. He being a photographer it was necessary for him to get the images back.
Then we came across the Disk Doctors labs that helped us get back our images.
If you are stil facing the problem you can visit http://www.diskdoctors.com/memory-cards-recovery.asp for more details hope this helps you.
August 4th, 2006 at 2:55 am
As you had lost your important image file I suggest you to follow the following steps:
Pop the card in the computer
Download the Kernel Digital Media recovery software from here:
http://www.nucleustechnologies.com/Download-Digital-Media-Data-Recovery-Software.php
Install and run the software and you willfind its a success.
Thanks
August 18th, 2006 at 8:00 pm
The only time that I lost pictures, or rather I actually deleted some pictures on my system, I used Recover Lost Data by StompSoft. This application allowed me to search out and recover my lost pictures quickly. Thank goodness! If I had to recommend any software for retrieving lost files, this would be it. Hope this can help you.
September 30th, 2006 at 12:07 am
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November 24th, 2006 at 12:26 am
Good article on commercial and free tools for smartmedia disk recovery and for digital camera flash recovery
November 29th, 2006 at 5:11 pm
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November 30th, 2006 at 4:15 pm
The best data recovery product for the Mac is FileSalvage by SubRosaSoft. They also offer a more limited version called CameraSalvage that just recovers digital camera files. I've used FileSalvage countless times when I've accidentally deleted files from my Mac. I also used it when my girlfriend's parents camera lost about 500 pictures on a trip to Germany. I've tried the others and FileSalvage is the best hands down.
January 23rd, 2007 at 2:32 am
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February 7th, 2007 at 12:47 am
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Best of Luck
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February 7th, 2007 at 4:39 pm
You can try Digital Picture Recovery and view the results with the demo.
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March 4th, 2007 at 8:08 am
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March 18th, 2007 at 5:03 am
I know a good program for recovery image
http://www.oemailrecovery.com/photo_recovery.html
April 15th, 2007 at 6:53 am
Well 2 things you can do. get software application to get data out and surly you will. Try http://www.diskdoctors.net for that. IF you dont then send it to some data recovery company to get it for you.
good luck
May 7th, 2007 at 12:52 pm
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May 23rd, 2007 at 11:41 am
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May 23rd, 2007 at 8:48 pm
Hi,
I have experienced a similar problem with missing files. It happened once and then again about a year later. One was a wedding and the other a prom. I was shooting with a canon 20D. I could not explain it but it was only one folder that was empty. Canon also could not explain it. I recovered the shots with a download from: http://www.datarescue.com/photorescue/
and you can try it to see if the images are recovered before you pay the $30.00 for the software key. I was shooting with a microdrive both times and have now gone to large compact flash cards instead of microdrives. Good luck!!
May 25th, 2007 at 10:25 am
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May 28th, 2007 at 7:55 am
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June 10th, 2007 at 12:48 am
Photo Recovery Genius is a very good photo recovery software and digital image recovery software.
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June 12th, 2007 at 11:17 am
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