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spotmeter

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Nikon D800E won't format CF cards
« on: October 27, 2012, 12:37:31 pm »
Just received my D800E and it won't format any of my SanDisk Extreme III or IV cards.

Tried through the menu--was not able to start format process.

Tried though Mode+Delete--LCD flashed For, but images still remained on card.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.
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Re: Nikon D800E won't format CF cards
« Reply #1 on: October 27, 2012, 01:22:25 pm »
Try formatting it on your computer first. Then allow camera to format
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Re: Nikon D800E won't format CF cards
« Reply #2 on: October 27, 2012, 01:29:21 pm »
It says in the manual not to format on a computer.
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Re: Nikon D800E won't format CF cards
« Reply #3 on: October 28, 2012, 12:36:01 am »
Make sure you are pressing the ok button on the bottom left, not the button in the in the middle of the multi-selector (like you would on a d7000).
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