Turning
off a camera before an image is completely written to the memory card.
Removing
the memory card from a camera while an image is being written to the card.
Removing
the card from a memory card reader while files are still being transferred
to a computer.
Batteries
conking out as files are being transferred directly from the camera to a
computer. Note: always make sure you have fully charged batteries before
transferring images.
Removing
the card from a card reader while folders and files from the card are open
on a computer.
Opening,
deleting, renaming or moving files on the card while its contents are open
on a computer.
Using
a memory card which has not been formatted in the camera. Use the
delete/erase function when needed, however a card should be regularly
formatted.
Formatting
a card in a computer instead of the camera. Formatting a memory card in a
computer can slow down data processing when it’s used in the camera. With
some memory cards, formatting via a computer may result in compatibility
and operational problems. [Related reading: Why
format a memory card]
Inserting
a second memory card into a card reader before closing and removing the
first when viewing images on the card from a computer.
Taking
photos when camera batteries are nearly empty.
Taking
photos too rapidly so the camera can not complete writing one image before
starting the next.
Continually
shooting and deleting, shooting and deleting images when the card is full.
Letting
a memory card get too full before downloading the images to a computer or
storage device. Cards that are too full may overwrite the card headers.
Using
a memory card from one camera in a different camera without formatting it
in the new camera first.
