Disaster strikes, corrupted CF card, how to recover Phase One files?

[yashima]

I have always formatted CF cards in Phase One back for maximum safety. But this time I used a card formatted in PC, and I now have 16gb of photos locked up in a corrupt CF card.

What software package do you use to recover Phase One IIQ files? I have been able to recovered JPEGs and some DSLR raw files in the past, but IIQ files do not seem to be supported by any softwares I know, so I have been hesitant to use them in fear I would damage the card further.

Your help is greatly appreciated.

 

[synn]

In the past, I have used a software called Zero Assumption Recovery (ZAR) to recover data from a corrupt card.
Give it a shot, it might help.

[Triangle99]

Sandisk RescuePro Deluxe has recovered all my IIQ files before (whilst on a photography trip to Tasmania) but it ain't cheap.  The demo version will let you know if your files are recoverable after which you can put down the $80 or whatever it is, if you wish.  I was desperate for a solution at the time - there may be cheaper or free options.

[yashima]

Thanks alot, synn & Triangle. I will go and try that.

However do you know how I can duplicate the raw data of the card before doing anything to it? The card isnt accessible by any system (windows, os x) at the moment.

[Paul2660]

Another vote for the Scandisk recovery software.

Paul

[synn]

Thanks alot, synn & Triangle. I will go and try that.

However do you know how I can duplicate the raw data of the card before doing anything to it? The card isnt accessible by any system (windows, os x) at the moment.

I am not sure if you can back up the data before ZAR does its thing.
My card was completely unreadable too, but ZAR went through it and recovered the data. It takes a freakishly long time, but delivers.

[landscapephoto]

Thanks alot, synn & Triangle. I will go and try that.

However do you know how I can duplicate the raw data of the card before doing anything to it? The card isnt accessible by any system (windows, os x) at the moment.

On OS X: dd bs=512 if=/dev/disk2 of=of=~/Desktop/card.dmg conv=noerror,sync

Caveats:
1: make sure your card is disk2 by using the diskutil command.
2: you will need to add the sudo command and type your administrator password
3: dd is a command which can potentially do lots of damage if you mistype, so be extra careful. Read this article for more background info.

In your applications folder, under utilities, there is an application called "disk utility". Select the unmounted partition in the card and under "file", "new", "disk image from ...", you may be able to achieve the same result with less risk (but I am not sure disk utility will accept to copy an unmounted device or a device with errors).

[Go Go]

If you buy Lexar memory cards, then you should try http://www.lexar.com/files/driverdownloads/ImageRescue2.0_QSGscreen.pdf first.
If you want an option try, CardRescue software it has worked for me several times.
The images (files) are there you just need to squeeze them out.

[Joe Towner]

SanDisk RescuePro is included with a lot of their cards and it's called out on their packaging so check with a local retailer.

[yashima]

Mine is a Kingston x266, but I think Sandisk rescuepro deluxe is a good choice, as its specifically designed for IIQ. I will try dd as landscapephoto suggested first, seems like the safest way to do it. Many thanks everyone. 

[yashima]

Thanks everyone, I used Sandisk Rescue Pro and it works!

However I can only recover the IIQ files in .tif format. Is it the way its supposed to be or should I be able to recover original IIQ files?

[Paul2660]

You might try renaming the file to the .IIQ instead of .tif.

I have had to do this before. Scandisk recovery more than likely does not know about the .IIQ extension. Since the files were Phase One raw a true tif would be much larger.

Just a thought.

Paul

[yashima]

Hi Paul,

Is there any advantage renaming the file to .iiq? And are these tif the same as the original iiq files? Im just a little worried I might lose out something, but I suppose not.

Thank you.

[Paul2660]

If you shot raw, and the recovery software has saved them as a tif, I don't think that C1 or LR will open them.  A true tif should be a much larger file, and these were raw I believe. 

It will not hurt the file to change the extension and see, but if you are able to open the files as .tif, I guess you should be OK. 

Paul

[Ken R]

Hi Paul,

Is there any advantage renaming the file to .iiq? And are these tif the same as the original iiq files? Im just a little worried I might lose out something, but I suppose not.

Thank you.

Like it was mentioned the recovery software probably defaulted to a .tif file extension when it did not recognize the iiq extension. I do not think it changed the data itself just the file extension so once you change it to iiq C1 should read it fine. Of course you should keep the card as is until you recover the files and do not use it again.

[TwistedShadow]

Just curious, how many card slots does a Phase one have?

[Paul2660]

One card slot.

Paul

[ErikKaffehr]

Hi,

Just take it easy. Very little info is lost in reformatting cards. So most of your images will be recoverable.

The programs mentioned here should work fine.

Best regards
Erik

I have always formatted CF cards in Phase One back for maximum safety. But this time I used a card formatted in PC, and I now have 16gb of photos locked up in a corrupt CF card.

What software package do you use to recover Phase One IIQ files? I have been able to recovered JPEGs and some DSLR raw files in the past, but IIQ files do not seem to be supported by any softwares I know, so I have been hesitant to use them in fear I would damage the card further.

Your help is greatly appreciated.

 

[Triangle99]

Yep, the files are still IIQ but incorrectly labeled as .tif.  Just rename the file extension and off you go.