I've had the problem show up on Oly sm cards as well. However, I think it's
more of a case that the camera has gone loopy -- at the point this starts
happening, I believe I have corrected the problem by changing the batteries in
the camera. I'll pay closer attention the next time I run across this.
andy
On Mon, 01 Apr 2002 12:07:21 -0500, "John Hermanson" <omtech@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> My E-10 did that a few times since I got it, usually re-inserting the card
> would correct it. It did not become a chronic problem that required worry.
> I've seen this problem with off brand smartmedia, one user no longer had the
> problem once he tried an Olympus brand card.
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> From: "Robin's Nest Photography" <robinsnes@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, April 01, 2002 11:55 AM
> Subject: [OM] E10 and Smartmedia cards
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> I was photographing a job this weekend and using the E10 as a portrait
> camera for the guests. Two (2 of the suckers) after putting about 30 guests
> on each decided to indicate "card error" when entered into the camera. The
> card reader (that's another story) indicated that there were no images on
> the card (wrong, I check them periodically during each shoot just in case).
> Usually removing the card and then reinserting it will work. It didn't. In
> fact, it was impossible to format the card in the camera, had to do it in
> the computer at home.
> Images are shown on a TV set hooked up to either the camera or an
> AVerFotoplay unit attached to the TV. Just in case it was the Aver, I used
> the camera the rest of the evening to display "proofs." Did many tests runs
> back at the studio, no problems with the TV hookup here.
> Another friend has an E20 and asked if I had had this
> problem...prophetically the morning of this party.
> Is is the camera, an inherent problem in smartmedia, or ?
> Does anyone else have this problem or know of any solution - question posed
> for technical advice from John Hermann. I would like to hear from other OM
> users about their experiences with this phenomenon.
> Thanks and yours in faith with Olympus.
> Roger
> P.S. I will continue, of course, to use film on events and all important
> jobs. I now think anyone who depends solely on digital is foolish and using
> a medium that is inherently a little prone to too many problems...let's not
> get into the down side of film. BTW, on the job I shoot Blads and 400VC
> rated at 250. This combo works very well in the OM, but I think (personal
> attitude) 35mm is too small negative wise to give me the 30x40's I often
> sell without a lot of expense and time converting it to digital for
> enhancement and retouching. Anything over 8x10 is questionable...look at the
> images side by side and it will be easy to pick out the 6x6 over the 35.
> Digital is great and the Olympus product is, IMHO, the best.
>
> Roger Skully
> Robin's Nest Photography
> www.robinsnestphotography.com
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