My new digital camera has a sd card formatting feature. Is it necessary to format the card before using? I have a Canon Powershot A540.
2006-09-05 16:34:59 · 5 answers · asked by BusyMom 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
It is not necessary, but it is recommended to format any digital media in the camera it will be used in. This ensures the camera will be able to properly read and write data to the memory card.
2006-09-05 16:40:25 · answer #1 · answered by Albert F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is new, NO. No need for formatting.
Hey, Canon Powershot A540 is an excellent camera. Good choice. You will be happy with it. I bet.
2006-09-06 20:43:46 · answer #2 · answered by Nightrider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would let the camera do it for you but I have two cards and I formated one with my computer and I can't tell the dif. When I put the card in the cam it auto creates the folders and takes care of it for me.
2006-09-05 23:41:14 · answer #3 · answered by Don K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, I recommand you to try google picasa.
picasa is a Google's photo software. It's what should've come with your camera.
It can Edit , organise and Share you picture and small video flips.
It's very easy to use and is free, just like Google
Download it free in here:
http://www.bernanke.cn/google-picasa/
Good Luck!
2006-09-06 12:36:57 · answer #4 · answered by good.picasa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let the camera do it for you the first time... it makes saves faster.
2006-09-05 23:36:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋