How to protect photo loss from memory card?

Memory cards has different storage sizes and varieties. The most common types are SD, SDHC, CF, XD Picture, MMC, smart media and memory sticks. All types of memory cards has different capacity and range which determine how capable is the memory card for the storage of the data on it. Be sure to check out the storing capacity of the card before purchasing. Mostly we use the memory card in phones, iPods and Cameras. I recommend SanDisk brand which have proved to be very reliable. I use the SanDisk memory card for my camera and mobile phone as well.

Memory cards are relatively cost effective and cheap. Data which is stored in the memory card is always precious and no one can tolerate the data lose from memory card. So to avoid this type of situations of data loss lets read more on this topic.

This topic will help you to save yourself from uncertain data loss.

Here are some tips for minimizing the risk of your memory card photos and other multimedia files loss.

1. Make sure your camera battery is fully charged and have a spare battery if possible. If you will use your card with low battery then it can cause memory card corruption or some files are not saved on the memory card

2. Try not to completely fill the memory card. If the card gets nearly full this could cause the camera to write over existing files and you can lost your previous photos.

3. Do not touch the metal part of your memory card. This can cause problem with your data stored on the memory card. Sometimes completely damage your memory card.

4. Be careful with the Delete All and Format options in the camera. One click can remove all the photos from your card

5. Always format the memory card in your camera each time when you are going to take some new photos on it.

6. Do not remove the memory card while the camera is still on or saving mode.

7. Try to use the memory card in the single device instead of using it with different devices. Because every device has its own file format and can change the format of your previous files. If you want to use your card with other device, firstly save all the files onto the computer and format the memory card and then use that.

8. Use a good quality card reader always.

9. If you have a problem with the memory card, stop using it immediately. Do not take more photos, reformat it or try to delete the photos. Use a photo Recovery software to try to recover the lost photos.

These points will help you to recover your lost / deleted photos from memory card. It is good practice to create backup after every photo session in a CD or DVD to avoid any photo loss.