Compact flash card gone bad?

WyoBob · 08-26-2009, 07:12 AM

I have a Nikon Coolpix 2100 2.0 MP camera. The 256 MB Lexar Compact Flash "12X" card no longer works. I get a "This card can not be used" message. I've used this card for several years and it worked great. How common is it for flash cards to "give up the ghost"?

It seems like all flash cards are now much larger in capacity. Anyone know if these cards will work in an older camera?

Thanks, WyoBob

kydsid · 08-26-2009, 07:42 AM

The max size it can use depends on the firmware Nikon loaded back in the day on the camera. I would guess max for that time you'd be looking at 1GB. I'll look and see if I can find out.

As for the CF Card you buy make sure to get Type 1. I saw its a type 1 and therefore type 2 CF Cards will not fit in your camera.

EDIT: Yup, 1GB. http://support.nikontech.com/app/ans...tail/a_id/5096

makalu · 08-26-2009, 07:43 AM

This is very common. Flash cards are vry cheap memory adn without going into too much boring detail the have an issue with writing over the same spot...no drive wear leveling. The card has simply reached teh end of it's life. Just remember to destroy the card before you throw it away since data always has a chance of being recovered.

Don Fernando · 08-26-2009, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WyoBob

I have a Nikon Coolpix 2100 2.0 MP camera. The 256 MB Lexar Compact Flash "12X" card no longer works. I get a "This card can not be used" message. I've used this card for several years and it worked great. How common is it for flash cards to "give up the ghost"?

pretty common

Quote:

It seems like all flash cards are now much larger in capacity. Anyone know if these cards will work in an older camera?

Thanks, WyoBob

shoot me your addy, I have a 256MB card that I can't use anymore. I'll be happy to send it to you

BORIStheBLADE · 08-26-2009, 10:26 AM

Ya CF cards can go. I had one go on me after I took a bunch of pictures to find out it was empty. WTF!

Tenor CS · 08-26-2009, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Fernando

shoot me your addy, I have a 256MB card that I can't use anymore. I'll be happy to send it to you

Once again, Don Fernando proves that he is THE MAN!

WyoBob · 08-26-2009, 02:38 PM

Thanks for the link, Jason.

Don, thanks for the generous offer. While we're at it, you don't have any extra beta tapes lying around?

(J.K.) I'm the other guy who bought a Beta machine (and I still have it!)

Don: pm sent.

Thanks, Bob

Don Fernando · 09-02-2009, 01:47 PM

I had a V2000, because you could use both sides of the tape

GTCanuk · 09-02-2009, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WyoBob

Thanks for the link, Jason.

Don, thanks for the generous offer. While we're at it, you don't have any extra beta tapes lying around?

(J.K.) I'm the other guy who bought a Beta machine (and I still have it!)

Don: pm sent.

Thanks, Bob

I still have a box of Beta tapes at my parents, guess I have to take the next time I am there and throw them out as I don't know anybody with a working machine

WyoBob · 09-24-2009, 04:15 PM

In a post a few weeks ago, I'd asked about flash card problem I was having with my camera. Ferdinand (Don Fernando) responded:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Fernando

shoot me your addy, I have a 256MB card that I can't use anymore. I'll be happy to send it to you

So, I ask you, does this look like an "a" or "it" to you! ?

Now I see why they call this place the asylum

Thank you very much Ferdinand. Way above and beyond. All of the cards work, btw. I'm very much looking forward to trying the cigars you sent. I've been in a bad cigar rut lately and am looking forward to something new.

WyoBob

Don Fernando · 09-24-2009, 04:17 PM

sending one card isn't the way of the asylum Bob, and if I am sending something to the US, why not add a few smokes?

kelmac07 · 09-24-2009, 04:20 PM

Ferdie being Ferdie!! Nice hit.

08-26-2009, 07:12 AM	#1
WyoBob Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Buffalo, WY Posts: 155 Trading: (1)	Compact flash card gone bad? I have a Nikon Coolpix 2100 2.0 MP camera. The 256 MB Lexar Compact Flash "12X" card no longer works. I get a "This card can not be used" message. I've used this card for several years and it worked great. How common is it for flash cards to "give up the ghost"? It seems like all flash cards are now much larger in capacity. Anyone know if these cards will work in an older camera? Thanks, WyoBob

08-26-2009, 07:42 AM	#2
kydsid Ditat Deus Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Jason Location: Among the Pines Posts: 2,361 Trading: (46)	Re: Compact flash card gone bad? The max size it can use depends on the firmware Nikon loaded back in the day on the camera. I would guess max for that time you'd be looking at 1GB. I'll look and see if I can find out. As for the CF Card you buy make sure to get Type 1. I saw its a type 1 and therefore type 2 CF Cards will not fit in your camera. EDIT: Yup, 1GB. http://support.nikontech.com/app/ans...tail/a_id/5096 __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade Last edited by kydsid; 08-26-2009 at 07:44 AM. Reason: found what I was looking for

08-26-2009, 07:43 AM	#3
makalu Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Bill Location: MN Posts: 27 Trading: (9)	Re: Compact flash card gone bad? This is very common. Flash cards are vry cheap memory adn without going into too much boring detail the have an issue with writing over the same spot...no drive wear leveling. The card has simply reached teh end of it's life. Just remember to destroy the card before you throw it away since data always has a chance of being recovered.

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BORIStheBLADE _ Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 643 Trading: (4)	Re: Compact flash card gone bad? Ya CF cards can go. I had one go on me after I took a bunch of pictures to find out it was empty. WTF! __________________ I.B.E.W LOCAL # 617

08-26-2009, 02:38 PM	#7
WyoBob Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Buffalo, WY Posts: 155 Trading: (1)	Re: Compact flash card gone bad? Thanks for the link, Jason. Don, thanks for the generous offer. While we're at it, you don't have any extra beta tapes lying around? (J.K.) I'm the other guy who bought a Beta machine (and I still have it!) Don: pm sent. Thanks, Bob

09-02-2009, 01:47 PM	#8
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09-24-2009, 04:17 PM	#11
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Re: Compact flash card gone bad? sending one card isn't the way of the asylum Bob, and if I am sending something to the US, why not add a few smokes? __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

09-24-2009, 04:20 PM	#12
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Compact flash card gone bad? Ferdie being Ferdie!! Nice hit. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"