I first ran into the advice to not connect the camera to the computer on the
mail list for the C2100UZ Oly camera. They were blaming the computer
connection, downloading and formatting for what was called "Sudden death
syndrome". Some of the early C2100 cameras just died. Since then my
cameras are never connected to the computer. With card readers, I have
never had a need to. And I figure that is one less chance for something to
go wrong. VBG The Smart Media cards that the C2100 used also had no built
in controller.
Paul in Portland OR
----- Original Message -----
From: "Moose" <olymoose@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 11:33 AM
Subject: Re: [OM] Image Storage on the Road
> Jim Nichols wrote:
>> Chuck,
>>
>> I keep hearing this advice, but no reason is ever given to substantiate
>> the warning. Is there a technical background for this advice? I
>> initially formated the cards in-camera, but I have never understood why
>> this must be done with each download. Seems like overkill to me.
>>
>
> It is absolutely necessary not to erase files and especially not to
> reformat xD cards on the computer for older Oly P&Ss. Whether that still
> applies or applies to Oly DSLRs, I don't know, but I'd follow the rule.
> It's also a really good idea for any other xD application. The xD card
> has no built-in controller, so relies on camera firmware. I gave chapter
> and verse on this in a post a few years ago.
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