Sunday 19 December 2010

Recover Deleted Photos From a Nikon D90

The Nikon D90 is an extremely popular digital camera because of its 12.9 MP sensor and the world's first DSLR movie mode. The camera writes to both standard JPEG and high-end RAW and NEF file types. It features an advanced file system and accepts SD and SDHC cards- however, this camera is not flawless, as it is still prone to data loss. Photos get accidentally deleted through either memory card errors, or glitches that unintentionally format or delete pictures. Fortunately, if this has happened to you, most of the time deleted photos can be recovered.
The first thing to do after you notice that your pictures are gone is to stop using the SD card that they were stored on. If you continue to use the card after experiencing data loss, you risk writing over the missing data. After that, take the card out and check for physical damage. Often times memory card errors are caused by some sort of friction on the surface of the card. If this is the case, then your card needs cleaning. A microfiber lens cloth is best, but any dry cloth will do. With whatever cloth you choose, lightly dust the surface of the card remembering to handle the card with care.
If there is no physical damage or dirt on the SD card, then try plugging the card directly into your computer through a card reader or through the camera's usb connection. If the camera is recognized by the computer then there is a good chance we will get your photos back through photo recovery software.
For Windows and Mac users, download the demo of Disk Doctors Photo Recovery. After you have downloaded and installed the free demo, run the software and let it scan your memory card for deleted or formatted pictures. If the software is able to recover your photos, you are done - congratulations! The reason I recommend Disk Doctors for the Nikon D90 is because they have a high recovery rate for SD cards and the DSLR high-end file types.
Jake Gadsden is a veteran IT consultant with over fifteen years of experience in the industry. He's recovered data for fortune 500 organizations and photos for individual users and families. His website, Photo Recovery Review, is dedicated to photo recovery research, where he ranks the most efficient photo recovery programs currently available.

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