How to format the memory card(s) on the EOS 1D Mark II, EOS 1D Mark II N, and EOS 1Ds Mark II.
Article ID: ART158224
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Date published: 06/09/2015
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Date last updated: 08/18/2015
Description
How to format the memory card(s) on the EOS 1D Mark II, EOS 1D Mark II N, and EOS 1Ds Mark II.
Solution
Formatting a memory card will erase all the data in the card, including protected images. Before formatting a card, make sure there is nothing you need to keep. If necessary, transfer the images to a personal computer before formatting the card.
1. Select [Format].
Select the <> tab.
Hold down the <SELECT> button and turn the <> dial to select [Format]. Then let go of the button.
2. Select the card to be formatted.
[Card1] is the CF card, and [Card2] is the SD card.
Hold down the <SELECT> button and turn the <> dial to select the card. Then let go of the button.
A confirmation dialog will appear.
3. Select [OK].
Hold down the <SELECT> button and turn the <> dial to select [OK]. Then let go of the button.
The memory card will be formatted.
When the formatting is completed, the menu will reappear.
A non-Canon memory card or a card formatted with another camera or personal computer might not work properly with the camera. If this happens, format the card with the camera first. Then it might work with the camera.
The memory card?s capacity displayed on the Format screen may be lower than the capacity indicated on the card.
Handling "Card Err"
If "Card Err" is displayed on the LCD panel, it indicates a problem with the memory card that is preventing the image data from being recorded or read. Use another memory card instead. Or, if you have a memory card reader (commercially available) that can read the card, use it to transfer the images to a personal computer. After transferring all the image data, format the memory card. It may then return to normal.
> tab.
> dial to select [Format]. Then let go of the button.
