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well, pictures need to be stored SOMEWHERE on your camera, right? just like how our memories store information, memory cards store the pictures you take. a camera without a memory card is about as good as no camera at all.

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As far as I know, digital cameras will not take any pictures without a flash memory card installed.

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Why would your digital camera say card not initialized?

maybe you have the wrong memory card, or maybe there is some sort of set up you need to go through after you put it in your camera, but that's very rare. Usually you can just put a memory card into your digital camera and there would be nothing else that you had to do.


What is the best digital miniature camera?

The samsung L313, this has a 13.6 megapixels and has face detection for up to 9 faces. It has everything a camera and a person could possibly need it to have, but you definitely need a memory card as it can only take 13 pictures in the highest resolution without a memory card. I hope this helps.


What hardware is used to input photos?

You need a good Digital Camera, Flash memory cards, card Reader , DeskTop Computer or Laptop , and accessories supplied with these equipment. For reproducing a photograph , you need a Scanner with its software for use with a PC or Laptop.


Your Olympus digital camera keeps telling you to format a new sd card?

Have you recently inserted a new memory card, or is this a new camera? If either is true, you will probably need to go to your menu screen and search for a format option, or try checking the operator's manual. You may also find the information at the manufaturer's website.


When you format your camera does that delete your pictures even if you have a memory card?

Yes, formatting your camera (which formats the memory card as well) will delete your photos. You need to back up your photos before you format them, unless your photos are unwanted.

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Why can't a digital camera hold pictures without a memory card?

The memory card is what the digital files are stored on. If you have no memory card in your camera there is nowhere for the camera to store the files. It is like not putting a film in a film camera or trying to burn a CD with no CD inserted to the drive. No Some digital cameras have internal memory so you don't need a memory card. I figured this out 2 minutes before I saw this question.


What if the camera has no internal memory?

Most digital camera's on the market nowadays need a internal memory card. These may come in various forms like compact flash, SD cards, Memory sticks, etc. You will need to find the brand and model to help you find out what kind of memory card you will need. Most digital camera's will tell you what kind of memory card it takes where you insert it on the camera. The store where you bought your camera from should carry memory cards and/or they should be able to advise you in what kind to get. These memory cards can be purchase online or at many electronic or department stores. Depending on your camera's mega-pixels you may need a larger memory card to hold more photos.


Why would your digital camera say card not initialized?

maybe you have the wrong memory card, or maybe there is some sort of set up you need to go through after you put it in your camera, but that's very rare. Usually you can just put a memory card into your digital camera and there would be nothing else that you had to do.


How do you transfer pictures from a digital memory card to another digital memory card?

You will need to buy a memory card reader


When the Nikon digital camera says file contains no image data do I need a new memory card or is it the camera?

Try re-formatting the card in the camera. Consult your manual. Note: this will erase any images on the card.


Do you need a memory card for a camera?

No.


Do I need a memory card reader if my camera connects to my with usb?

No, a memory card reader is not required if your camera has a usb cable.


What memory card size do you need for a canon rebel t2i digital camera?

Sadly when you buy the camera it doesn't come with a card. I would suggest getting at least 2gb memory for your sd card, 8gb if you plan on taking more video.


What is the best digital miniature camera?

The samsung L313, this has a 13.6 megapixels and has face detection for up to 9 faces. It has everything a camera and a person could possibly need it to have, but you definitely need a memory card as it can only take 13 pictures in the highest resolution without a memory card. I hope this helps.


What is a control plan?

This will depend on your camera. If your camera has an internal memory card, you will need a cord to connect your camera to your computer's USB port. If your camera has a removable memory card, simply plug that into your computer, or into a memory card adapter if needed.


Do you need a memory card for a digital camera?

no u do not its how much memory u have on the ps3 for example the 120 gb, it contains 120 gb of memory.


How do you save photos from camera to memory card?

If the camera has a slot for the memory card, slide it in and they should automatically save there. If not you'll need a different method of saving.