I was in the middle of a photo shoot when my SD card suddenly stopped working and said it needed to be formatted. I had formatted it earlier, so this was unexpected. Now, when I put the card back in my camera, it still says it needs formatting, and it gives the same message on my computer. I'm really worried because formatting the card now would erase the photos I've already taken. I've tried using Disk Drill for recovery, but it's not working. I'm starting to think my photos might be lost. Is there any hope to recover them, or do I need to seek professional help? I feel like there's a chance those photos are retrievable since the card is only three months old and undamaged.
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You definitely want to have backup cards for shoots like this. It's a bummer to rely on one card when things can go wrong. It might help to explore recovery options, though just be cautious and research the recovery company to avoid scams.
SD cards can be super unreliable, especially when you need them the most. It's really frustrating! One option is to try using a different camera or card reader to see if you can access the files that way. Sometimes that helps—who knows, you might get lucky!
Going the professional recovery route can get pricey, and there's no guarantee they'll retrieve your photos. It might be worth checking out forums like r/datarecovery for specific advice. Also, what brand is your card? Sometimes cheaper cards fail more often, so quality matters!
Totally agree! Having a spare is a lifesaver. You never know what might happen!