Help! Canon powershot SX130 IS won't read memory cards.

3 years 9 months ago #688614 by McAhuna
Hi
Newbie here. I have a Canon PowerShot SX130 IS that seems to work fine except reporting 'memory card error' (with several different mem-cards) meaning it can't save photos.
Can anyone advise please? The local camera shop weren't interested, but It seems a shame to throw it in the bin. Thanks


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3 years 9 months ago - 3 years 9 months ago #688653 by garyrhook

McAhuna wrote: Hi
Newbie here. I have a Canon PowerShot SX130 IS that seems to work fine except reporting 'memory card error' (with several different mem-cards) meaning it can't save photos.
Can anyone advise please? The local camera shop weren't interested, but It seems a shame to throw it in the bin. Thanks


Assuming you have confirmed that the cards function properly in another device (computer memory card reader, for example), and you've tried formatting the card(s) in the camera, and the problem persists, then either send the camera back to Canon for repair, or bin it.

Used ones go for appr. $65, which means the camera has no real value. It's only a shame to bin something that functions and meets your needs.

Oh, and repairing it is almost guaranteed to cost more than that.


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3 years 9 months ago #688723 by McAhuna
Thanks for the advice


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