Why do I need to format a new memory card for a digital camera before using it?

Question by tiggirl19: Why do I need to format a new memory card for a digital camera before using it?
We've have just bought a new digital camera and immediately started taking pictures, then read that the memory card should be formatted before using. What now?


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Answer by Terisu
I've done the same thing, and usually it's no problem. Every now and then, the pictures will mysteriously disappear though. Buy an inexpensive card reader and see what's on the card. If you have images there, just transfer them over to your hard drive. Formatting is an easy way to erase old pictures that you've already transferred, but I've gotten by many times by just deleting the pictures using my computer.

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What's a good camera for a responsible 12 year old who has had a camera before and wants to be a photographer?

Question by LuLu =): What's a good camera for a responsible 12 year old who has had a camera before and wants to be a photographer?
What's a good camera for a responsible 12 year old who has had a camera before and wants to be a photographer when she gets older?
Thank you. We were looking on the internet and I think she likes the Samsung L201.


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Answer by keerok
Get the cheapest dSLR from Canon, Nikon or Pentax and take very good care of it. It will be your ultimate toy that will be your primary tool when you get more serious.

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