Questions and Answers

If you have any questions about digital cameras, or would like some information and advice about digital cameras - please ask! Simply email goshwa at hotmail.com or leave a comment below, and I'll try and be as helpful as possible in answering your question.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

What Size Memory Card Should I buy, and how many photos will fit on my card?

Memory card prices are regularly coming down in price, but if you'd like some extra help in deciding what size to buy, and would like to know how many photos you'll fit on your card, then have a look at this article

I can't get the photos off my camera, I've lost my driver CD, I've had to re-install Windows, I've lost my camera's cable, how can I get my photos on my computer now?

One of the simplest and easiest ways of dealing with this problem is to buy a USB multi-card memory card reader, simply make sure it supports your type of memory card, plug it into a USB socket, and away you go. Depending on which version of Windows you have, you may not need to load any drivers. Plus you can move it from PC to PC, and use it with future cameras you have.

Can you help me decide which camera I should buy? Which one is better, camera A, or camera B?

Because everybody's needs are different, some people may be more interested in one feature over another, I can't always tell you which camera you should buy. Especially if I haven't reviewed the camera myself. In order to help you choose, I've written this guide on "How to choose a good digital camera - Try before you Buy"

I can't use my SD Memory card, the camera says "Card Locked", "This memory card is protected", or "Memory card is protected" - what can I do to unlock the card?

SD (Secure Digital) Memory cards have a small lock on the side (yellow on this card pictured here), if this is pushed into the lock position (as shown), it will let you read and view the images and data on the card but it won't let you record new pictures / videos or data onto the card. It will also stop you from formatting the card. To fix this, simply take the memory card out of the camera and slide the lock to the unlocked position, if you lay the card down, as shown above, the unlocked position should always be up, on some cards it may not be as clearly visible as on this card. Some Sony Memory Sticks also have a small lock on them.

I have accidentally erased all my pictures off my memory card. Is there anybody who would know if that can be reversed? How can I get the images back?

If you've ever accidentally deleted some important photos, then this can help: Free Undelete is a completely free utility to recover deleted files and photos from your PC's hard drive or from a memory card connected to your computer. If you have a Sony memory stick, then you can use Sony's free image recovery software, alternatively try ZA Recovery.