Need Memory Stick Help

dragr1 · 09-13-2006, 08:14 PM

I have a Sony digital video camera that uses a memory stick. It came with a 64mb stick and I bought a 512mb stick. I used the 512 stick once and it worked fine the whole time at Tellico in May.

But, since then the 512 stick has not worked-it just says incompatible memory stick? What's wrong? How do I fix it?

I'd rather not have to go buy another memory stick.

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**waskillywabbit** · 09-13-2006, 08:34 PM

Sounds like it got de-formatted or something.

Dunno. I got 4 or 5 of those things...don't remember how big.

dragr1 · 09-13-2006, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by waskillywabbit

Sounds like it got de-formatted or something.

Dunno. I got 4 or 5 of those things...don't remember how big.

How do you re-format?

**waskillywabbit** · 09-13-2006, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dragr1

How do you re-format?

HellifIknow.

You might try the SONY website as I would think what happened to your memory stick happens often if I were betting...and they would probably have the answer in a FAQ or something...worth a shot.

Cebby · 09-13-2006, 08:51 PM

Do you have a card reader for it on your computer? If you click on "My Computer", you'll find the stick. You can right click and "format" will be one of the options.

If you only use your camera to connect the MS, plug it in and it will act as a card reader. Same gig as above...

Cebby · 09-13-2006, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by waskillywabbit

...as I would think what happened to your memory stick happens often if I were betting...and they would probably have the answer in a FAQ or something...worth a shot.

I've had at least one Sony of one variety or another for the last 11 years. I've never had a MS take a dump...

**waskillywabbit** · 09-13-2006, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Cebby

I've had at least one Sony of one variety or another for the last 11 years. I've never had a MS take a dump...

Well, if your MS takes a dump make sure to get it on film on another MS. Be worth millions!

Not everyone is as "speshul" as you Cebby!

dragr1 · 09-13-2006, 09:08 PM

Cebby-tried it in the card reader and it never shows up on the computer. It's a Sandisk ms-I figured it would be ok since the camera came with a Sandisk ms.

Uhoh-I think I found the problem! the orginal ms was made in Japan and the one I purchased later was made in China!

breknraj · 09-18-2006, 09:02 PM

Your camera should have the capability to re-format the stick. You'll have to look through the owner's manual, or scroll through the menus on the camera.

I've had to re-format a couple of my MSs, and it's really no big deal.

dragr1 · 09-19-2006, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by breknraj

Your camera should have the capability to re-format the stick. You'll have to look through the owner's manual, or scroll through the menus on the camera.

I've had to re-format a couple of my MSs, and it's really no big deal.

I'll read through the manual b/c it's still not working.

Jonathan · 09-19-2006, 05:31 AM

Brett, did your camera come with a "memory stick" or a "memory stick pro?" Old sony cameras ran the memory stick, but all the cameras made within the last few years use memory stick pro and they are usually not compatible with older sony cameras. I used to be a manager at Circuit City and we would see this all the time. Other than that, it sounds like the card could have just gotten damaged somehow.

dragr1 · 09-19-2006, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonathan

Brett, did your camera come with a "memory stick" or a "memory stick pro?" Old sony cameras ran the memory stick, but all the cameras made within the last few years use memory stick pro and they are usually not compatible with older sony cameras. I used to be a manager at Circuit City and we would see this all the time. Other than that, it sounds like the card could have just gotten damaged somehow.

It came with a memory stick and I bought the memory stick pro. I could see that as the problem-except that the memory stick pro did work at Tellico in May.

Jonathan · 09-19-2006, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dragr1

It came with a memory stick and I bought the memory stick pro. I could see that as the problem-except that the memory stick pro did work at Tellico in May.

Yeah that is kinda strange, my only guess is that somehow the card got damaged, but that hardly ever happens, but maybe? Hopefully you can get it figured out.

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dragr1 Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Auburn, AL Posts: 3,627	Cebby-tried it in the card reader and it never shows up on the computer. It's a Sandisk ms-I figured it would be ok since the camera came with a Sandisk ms. Uhoh-I think I found the problem! the orginal ms was made in Japan and the one I purchased later was made in China! __________________ 1985 4Runner Dual e-lockers, dual cases, yada yada 1996 4runner, lifted, 2 lockers, 315 KM2's, IFS and more '00 Suburban 2500 4x4 '07 Tacoma Double Cab 4wd TRD '02 Lexus IS300 1991 Tiffin Allegro 31' Class A

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Jonathan Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Greenville, South Carolina Posts: 1,743	Brett, did your camera come with a "memory stick" or a "memory stick pro?" Old sony cameras ran the memory stick, but all the cameras made within the last few years use memory stick pro and they are usually not compatible with older sony cameras. I used to be a manager at Circuit City and we would see this all the time. Other than that, it sounds like the card could have just gotten damaged somehow. __________________ 1996 Black 4Runner V6 5 speed 4X4\| Retrofitted E-Locker\| SAW's\| LC coils and Doetschtech shocks\| ATS arms \| 285 Goodyear MTR's\|TJM T-15 With Warn M8000\|Retrofitted Toyota Hood Scoop\| Stubbs Sliders\|Bushwacker Extend-A-Fender Flares\| Extended rear diff breather\| Uniden 510XL CB w/ 4 Ft. Firestik II Antenna\|Dynomax Super Turbo Muffler\|Black headlights and corners\| More to come... 2007 VW GTI 6 Speed

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breknraj Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Summit County, Colorado Posts: 898	Your camera should have the capability to re-format the stick. You'll have to look through the owner's manual, or scroll through the menus on the camera. I've had to re-format a couple of my MSs, and it's really no big deal.

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