This post refers to the use of Compact Flash cards and is not relevant to DSLR’s that use Secure Digital (SD)cards

Care must be taken when inserting Compact Flash (CF) storage cards into the card chamber of a DSLR. It is essential to ensure that you always insert the card squarely into the chamber and that pressure is only applied to the middle of the card. Do not apply pressure to the top or bottom of the card as this may result in the card kinking in the chamber and one of the 50 pins located at the bottom of the card chamber bending or even breaking.

If this occurs the camera will display CF card error and you will be unable to record images. The corresponding repair that is necessary will not be covered by the camera’s warranty and will therefore be chargeable. A typical repair cost to rectify this problem can be in excess of £130.00 regardless if it is either Canon or Nikon

List of DSLR cameras that use CF cards

Canon

• EOS 10D
• EOS 20D
• EOS 30D
• EOS 40D
• EOS 50D
• EOS 7D
• EOS 5D MK I & II
• EOS 1D MK I, II III & IV
• EOS 1DS Mk I, II & III
• EOS 300D
• EOS 350D
• EOS 400D

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