The camera does not see the memory card: reasons, what to do

No matter how far progress has come these days, no matter how perfect the technology has become, sometimes everything fails. So digital cameras sooner or later refuse to see the memory card. If a similar problem occurs with one of these devices, this will mean that it will no longer be possible to take a picture. Often this is completely inappropriate, especially if this happens at an important moment with a professional photographer.

Reasons why the camera does not see the memory card

What are the reasons for such an unpleasant situation? For any, even the most incredible incident, an explanation can be found:

1. The first thing to check is the micro locking switch. Often this is the cause of the breakdown.
2. The problem may be hidden in the camera or flash drive itself. You just need to insert the media into another camera. It is likely that everything will work fine there.
3. There is a high probability of failure due to contamination on the connector. You just need to soak cotton wool in alcohol and wipe gently.
4. You can correct the situation with regular formatting.
5. It often happens that a flash drive simply does not suit the device. You should try inserting a larger volume.
6. It happens that the camera itself turns out to be faulty. Here the situation is much more complicated, since problems can occur in completely different elements.A reasonable option in this case would be to take the device to a repair shop.

When the message “Memory card error” appears before the user’s eyes, naturally, the thought immediately appears in his head, what to do in this situation? First of all, you need to understand where the fault lies - in the device or the memory card. You can try to fix the media defect yourself. It should be formatted or checked to see if it is blocked. In the end, just buy another flash drive. But you can’t fix the camera yourself. You can't do without a service center here.

What to do if the camera does not see the memory card

There are at least two options for how you can view this map or at least try to do so.

You can connect the device to your computer via a USB cable and view it in this form or insert the card into the card reader.

If suddenly the PC does not detect the media from the camera, the MTP connection may not have been enabled. This type is usually used in cameras.

The media is also not readable if the camera is not turned on. This can happen if the camera drivers are not installed correctly. If you go to “Device Manager” and check the list, a yellow exclamation mark will appear next to the device that is not working correctly.

If the computer can't do anything with the media in the camera, it may be due to limitations in the camera. You can try inserting the card into the card reader and repeating the operation.

If the camera screen displays information that the media is unreadable or simply cannot be seen, then there is a high probability that the wrong mode is activated. This happens when the device is connected to a PC.Usually, when you connect photographic equipment to a computer, the charging process begins. You need to disconnect the device and start the procedure again.

To eliminate the effect of camera settings on the readability of the media, it is better to always insert it into a computer card reader. In any case, this will eliminate all extraneous influence.