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|  Digital Camera Memory
Help and Tips
Help on purchasing the right digital camera memory and reducing the chances of photo corruption.
#1: Is it OK to Use Cheaper Media?
Should you always purchase brand name media for your digital camera?
#2: SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) Media
What is Secure Digital High Capacity media, and can your camera support it?
#3: Beware of Fake Memory Cards!
Some unscrupulous sellers may sell fake digital camera media cards.
#4: Consider Buying a Media Wallet
Protect your digital camera memory from the elements.
#5: Memory and Cold Weather
Most digital camera memory should work well in cold temperatures.
#6: Consider a PCMCIA Adapter
Lose the wires when transferring photos between your digital camera and laptop.
#7: CompactFlash Versus MicroDrives
The pros and cons of buying a MicroDrive versus CompactFlash for your digital camera.
#8: Does Your Camera Support Write-Accelerated Cards?
Write-Accelerated (WA) cards may speed up photo taking in some circumstances.
#9: Faster Memory May Not Equal Faster Performance
Why faster digital camera media won't always result in quicker photo reads and writes.
#10: Should You Buy a USB 2.0 Card Reader?
Advantages and disadvantages of a USB 2.0 memory card reader.
#11: Keep Your Memory From Water!
How to protect your digital camera memory from humidity and water damage.
#12: One Memory Card Versus Multiple Cards
Is it safer or more convenient to use one large digital camera memory card or several smaller cards?
#13: Can Airport X-Ray Machines Damage Memory?
Can traveling through airports destroy your digital camera memory?
#14: Buy Lots of Media
Don't run out of digital camera media when taking lots of photos.
#15: Purchase a Card Reader
Why purchasing a media card reader for your digital camera is a good investment.
#16: Transferring Files Between Cameras May Fail
Most digital cameras cannot share media cards without reformatting.
#17: Older Cameras And Higher MB/GB Cards
Older digital cameras may not recognize newer memory cards.
#18: Insert Media Carefully
Media can only get inserted into a digital camera one way.
#19: Eject Memory As Per Operating System Instructions
Don't just yank out memory from a USB / Firewire reader; eject it properly.
#20: Turn Off Your Camera When Switching Media
Switching media while a digital camera is on may cause damage.
#21: Help! I Deleted a File!
Recover previously deleted files on your digital camera memory.
#22: Format Media After File Manipulation
After you copy images from your digital camera to your computer, you should clear the media card - here's why.
#23: Don't Format Media with your PC
Digital cameras may not recognize memory formatted with your PC.
See Also:@ Digital Camera Accessory
Purchasing and using digital camera memory, card readers, digial camera bags, and more to help you get the most out of your digital photography.
@ Digital Camera Battery
Purchasing and getting the most out of digital camera batteries, whether your digital camera uses an alkaline battery, rechargable NiMH battery, or propietary battery.
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