XV 128GB SDXC problem

[Einst_Stein]

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Come back from a trip, found all photos taken by it own Sandisk Extreme (150MB/s) 128GB are not readable.

Get Info by Mac says it has 102GB space, BOUT 24BG are used, about 78GB are available.

I tried this SDXC in another camera, no problem. Put it back to XV again, shoot, the new photos are still not readable,. I read the SDXC with LRC and Mac Photos. Same.

Any similar experiences? Compatibility issue or malfunction? 

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[wda]

I haven't checked the spec, but I suspect the card is not supported. Did you test it when first bought?

Did you see reslts on your LCD? If so, you should have jpeg files.

Edited November 20, 2022 by wda

[Sho-Bud]

The X Vario is an "older" camera. Maybe the large size, or the high speed of the newer cards isn't correctly supported. I've only used 64 Gb memory cards in my X Vario, currently I use a 64 Gb Flashair card.

[Einst_Stein]

The camera is dead to save image. All SDs now have the same problem, including 32GB, 64GB. The camera LCD would not playback either.

Leica no longer support X series, I have to put it into peace.

Edited November 20, 2022 by Einst_Stein

[Einst_Stein]

This is. my third short life Leica. the first two are Digilux 2 and M9, now XV.  
I wish 45% discount on CL with bad X is applicable !

 

[wda]

25 minutes ago, Einst_Stein said:

The camera is dead to save image. All SDs now have the same problem, including 32GB, 64GB. The camera LCD would of playback either.

Leica now longer support X series, I have to put it into pewe!

In UK, David Slater might fix it for you. See my website, most recent news, for contact details.

[Einst_Stein]

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Thanks.

 

[dkCambridgeshire]

Try activating the RESET facility. In the MENU, access USER PROFILE and DEFAULT PROFILE and then SET.

This will not reset the Time / Date.

And 'Format' a compatible SD HC card in the XV before use.

DEFAULT PROFILE can be activated with or without an SD card fitted.  

Also try changing the battery.

Edited November 21, 2022 by dkCambridgeshire

[Einst_Stein]

Thanks, it works. Amazing!

This advise should be achieved. 

[wda]

48 minutes ago, Einst_Stein said:

Thanks, it works. Amazing!

This advise should be achieved. 

Please List precisely what you did, with card type, so others might lesrn from your experience. Thanks.

[dkCambridgeshire]

3 hours ago, Einst_Stein said:

Thanks, it works. Amazing!

This advise should be achieved. 

Pleased to hear your XV has recovered . Anomaly was likely due to using a non-compatible SD card.  

Edited November 22, 2022 by dkCambridgeshire

[Anbaric]

On 11/20/2022 at 12:45 AM, Einst_Stein said:

Come back from a trip, found all photos taken by it own Sandisk Extreme (150MB/s) 128GB are not readable.

Get Info by Mac says it has 102GB space, BOUT 24BG are used, about 78GB are available.

I tried this SDXC in another camera, no problem. Put it back to XV again, shoot, the new photos are still not readable,. I read the SDXC with LRC and Mac Photos. Same.

Any similar experiences? Compatibility issue or malfunction? 

Were you able to recover any of the photos from your trip? If not, PhotoRec might be worth a try, using a card reader:

https://www.cgsecurity.org/wiki/PhotoRec

https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/recover-accidentally-deleted-files-from-any-os-with-photorec-windows-mac-linux/

[Einst_Stein]

6 hours ago, wda said:

Please List precisely what you did, with card type, so others might lesrn from your experience. Thanks.

I followed exactly dkCambridgeshire instructed. I used Sandisk 32GB to try the fix. 
I am not sure yet, but it seemed the camera’s image sequencing function run into trouble. Resetting the image number might be the key.

[wda]

Thanks. I am pleased it is solved. The card type was the main culprit, with secondary consequences. The XV is such a capable, yet compact camera. Mine is in use most weeks.

[Einst_Stein]

2 hours ago, wda said:

Thanks. I am pleased it is solved. The card type was the main culprit, with secondary consequences. The XV is such a capable, yet compact camera. Mine is in use most weeks.

No sign anything to do with card type yet. I only use Lexar and Sandisk.

I think keep the healthy battery and small SD should be a good practise. 

And, remember to reset the image sequencing, or reset to default setting once for a while.