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It is easy to take for granted that your memory card will perform perfectly every time you shoot a picture.  There is nothing more frustrating than shooting pictures and not being able to download your images.  If this has not happened to you yet don’t worry, it will if you don’t follow some easy steps to help eliminate this problem. 

1. Make sure from time to time you reformat your card.  Go to  your camera’s menu and look for the reformat icon and follow the instructions.  Reformatting completely cleans the area of the card where the image information is stored.  This process will optimize the process of data access and storage.  I reformat my cards before every shhot.  Why? Because it only takes one problem to ruin your day.  Do not make this mistake; I have and it is an aweful feeling!  Make sure before you reformat that you have downloaded all your images you want to keep, otherwise you will lose this information.

2. Do not remove your card from the camera or card reader before the processing light stops blinking. This ensures the information has transferred.  Cards can become damaged if you remove them before this process is finished.

3. Replace low batteries because if the power shuts down before you transfer the information, you can corrupt your card. So carry an extra card and battery.

4. Avoid exposing your card to static electricity, excesive hot or cold.

Thanks to Joe Farace for helping me learn these lessions.