21 February 2011
You may lose your photos by many reasons. The following are 5 such reasons. Be aware of them and have a mindset to prepare for and protect you from these common reasons for photo data loss.
Accidental reformatting of a memory card can easily happen because it is usually as simple as pushing one button
Accidental Reformatting
It is recommended that whenever we offload photos from our digital cameras, we do reformatting. However, accidental reformatting can easily happen because it is as simple as pushing a button. This simple unintentional act can result in loss of photo data, something which very rarely can be undone and usually requires the professional services of a data recovery company.
Overwriting Data
In the case of overwriting, the camera may allow you to continue taking pictures, but the storage disk inside is actually already full. The photos may simply have been moved to another location and not erased, in which case data recovery is possible.
Damaged Media
SD cards are generally built to last but they unfortunately are not invincible. Forcing a card into a slot which is of a different size may cause it to crack. Storing them in a not-so-protective case may render it susceptible to breakage. Physically damaged or cracked media can unable access to photos but it may not be read. Again, data recovery specialists have to be enlisted.
Overheated Media
Media can overheat or even be burnt if left in an environment of extreme heat, such as in the vicinity of a working microwave or an oven. In many cases the pictures may not actually be lost, more that the card simply cannot be read by the card reader.
Holiday Accidents
Holidays are the best times for picture-taking. You don’t want to miss those beach scenes and tropical escapades. Unfortunately, these are also the times when accidents can happen like dropping your camera in the sea or wet sand. These holiday-related accidents can damage the media card and cause you to lose your photos.
If you ever find yourself losing photos of a particular value or emotional significance, contact us here at Kingdom Data Recovery.
