[Solved] Digital Camera Memory Card Not showing Photo/Video Files.

Memory card corruption often results from human error.

 

A corrupted memory card has damaged data that prevents it from performing properly. If a card becomes unreadable, you may not be able to access files on it.

 Causes of memory card corruption

• 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.
• Continually shooting and deleting, shooting and deleting images when the card is full.
• Taking photos too rapidly so the camera cannot complete writing one image before starting the next.

 If the card is still readable, try retrieving the files using this method:

• use a card reader and connect it to your computer.
• run cmd.exe
• type: dir/s (normal dir might not show everything, this one does)
• locate the directory (folder) of your photo/video files. (Scan the card with your antivirus software and take note the location of your files)
• go to that directory: (e.g., type: cd DIR1\DIR2)
• type: c:
• make a directory in c: (e.g., type: md mycamphotos)
• type: e: (this takes you back to the DIR1\DIR2 directory)
• type: copy *.* c:\mycamphotos
• After successfully recovering your files, Eject the card  from your computer.
• Format the card through your digital camera.

 

Tip: Make sure your Secured Digital memory card is unlocked

 

If you’re using a SD or SDHC card, make sure the small write-protection switch on the left side near the top of the card is not enabled. Sometimes a card gets locked when inserting it into the camera or card reader. Gently slide the write-protection switch down to unlock it.