File Recovery

[Only RF]

Not sure where to post this. I pre-cull using Canon's DPP software before importing to LrC. I do 2 or 3 rounds before importing. I just delete unwanted files off the card. During a round of culling I accidentally deleted about 20 files I realIy wanted, imported and was going to edit this morning. I thought it was a different series of shots I didn't want.

I opened LrC and they weren't there. I always keep the trash bin empty so no luck. I tried everything. Finally I downloaded Lexar's Recovery Tool and I can't believe it. I could not see them on the card but the tool found them. First time that has ever happened to me. From now on I'll not delete the trash in the bin until I'm sure I have all the files.

 

[arnoldtom]

Thanks for this. I'll have to give Lexar's Recovery Tool a try I've used Recuva (portable) in the past with good success.

 

[Only RF]

I was on CNET and they mentioned Recuva and a different product. I can’t remember what it was called. I tried the other one first but I had some issues trying to get it to work.

I’ll look up the name later.

 

[Only RF]

It is called Disk Drill.

 

[Dean Wilson]

Glad to know they were recovered. Bet you're glad you didn't format your cards in camera!

I currently have 1360 item's in my recycle bin. Once my current "work" is finished in mid March I'll empty the Bin at that time. Ya' never know when...

 

[miuzi]

Glad to hear no harm was done. I'm always afraid of deleting something I want to keep, so I always copy the contents of the card to my computer, then cull from there before importing into editing software to whittle them down even further as I process them. Workflows and routines like this can be so idiosyncratic and personal, it always makes them more interesting to hear about than I'd expect.

 

[Only RF]

Glad to hear no harm was done. I'm always afraid of deleting something I want to keep, so I always copy the contents of the card to my computer, then cull from there before importing into editing software to whittle them down even further as I process them. Workflows and routines like this can be so idiosyncratic and personal, it always makes them more interesting to hear about than I'd expect.

Yes I am because I aways format when I put in back before ai go out for a shoot. I may have to try your method.

 

[miuzi]

I'm maybe extra cautious as well because the R8, which I use, only has one card slot. If I have a card problem, there's no backup. So I copy my photos from the card ASAP whenever I'm done shooting. "Overcautious" can quickly turn into "prudent and wise" if there's a problem.

 

[Only RF]

I'm maybe extra cautious as well because the R8, which I use, only has one card slot. If I have a card problem, there's no backup. So I copy my photos from the card ASAP whenever I'm done shooting. "Overcautious" can quickly turn into "prudent and wise" if there's a problem.

Nothing wrong with that. I'm not cautious enough and occasionally I get bitten. I got lucky this last event. It was not one of my favourite series of shots but it was a learning experience.