Pentax K-X: 'Card not formatted' error resolved

With the K-X range of cameras, Pentax has redefined the concept of entry-level digital SLR cameras. Incorporating features like 12.4 MP CMOS sensor, 11-point autofocus, 720p HD video and 2.7 inches LCD, this DSLR is an affordable option with high-end features.

The images can be stored on either an SD or SDHC card. Though, you can store several images on these high capacity cards, make sure you backup or download data onto any other storage media. This helps you in fighting a data loss situation which might erupt if an SD or SDHC card becomes corrupt.

However, if corruption occurs and you do not have an appropriate backup to rely, then you have another hope in the form of a third-party card recovery software. Apart from just recovering images, these tools help you recover lost or deleted videos.

Consider a scenario, wherein, you insert an SD card in your Pentax K-X DSLR camera. While you load the card into the camera and make an attempt to view the images, you receive the following error message:

"Card not formatted"

The error message indicates that there is an issue related to the memory card and not with the camera. Following the error message, all the images saved onto it have become inaccessible.

Cause :

You can experience the above error message with your Pentax K-X in the following conditions:

• The card which you have inserted into the Pentax camera has not yet been formatted
• Or the card is formatted to be used by another camera instead of your Pentax camera

Resolution :

The following steps will guide you on how to fix the error message and perform digital image recovery:

• You can isolate the error message by formatting the SD card in your Pentax K-X camera
• Since formatting leads to data deletion, it is a wise step to restore lost images from a valid backup. However, if you forget to take a backup prior formatting the SD card or if you do not have an updated backup, then it is advisable you opt for a third-party digital camera recovery software.

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