Bill, He's wrong. If the computer can read the formatted card from the camera, it has to work the other way around. The real issue is to make sure on some systems you do not use the incorrect format type (i.e. NTFS, etc.). That is why they say it is best to format in the camera. As to deleting pics, well again he is telling you a wives tale. If you delete then the area where the image was stored will be made available again for another image or partial. A lot if this info comes from people like the reps who heard someone say it and they simply repeat it without any understanding as to why.
Peter K On 10/2/07, Bill Gillooly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I don't know. > > I spoke with a Lexar tech-rep and he told me to NEVER format the cards > in the computer. He said only use the in-camera formatting. > > He also told me to never delete pictures from the card while shooting. > He said that was a sure-fire recipe for lost pictures. > > I've followed his advice for 3 years and I've never had a problem. > > I don't make the news, I just report it. > > Mr. Bill > > > Tom Pfeiffer wrote: > > > > Formatting the card in the camera is certainly OK, but if you use cards > > larger than 2.5Gb, you're better off doing it on a computer where you can > > specify the cluster size, because the default cluster size is NOT the > > fastest. Google "compact flash cluster size" for more on that. * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
