D200 pictures remaining

Joe T · 14 May 2007 at 19:28

When I insert an empty 1GB memory card into my D200 it states 55 pictures remaining (compressed RAW + basic jpeg). However, I always manage to get well over 100 pics on the card.

Any ideas anyone? Thanks

J1234 · 14 May 2007 at 19:31

The number of pictures remaining are just an estimate, the file sizes are always different, depending on how much data the photo records.

Irish_Tom · 14 May 2007 at 19:34

I got a bit confused with my new 2GB card.

With my 1GB card it says I can store 120 RAW files. With this 2GB I can store 270 :confused:

just doesn't seem to add up, but I'm not complaining.

Panzer

Joe T · 14 May 2007 at 19:35

Justin said:
The number of pictures remaining are just an estimate, the file sizes are always different, depending on how much data the photo records.

Yes, but double????

On the D70 it was always reasonably accurate.

J1234 · 14 May 2007 at 19:40

What memory card is it, if it's a cheap unknown make then it's likely to not be very good.

Joe T · 14 May 2007 at 19:41

Justin said:
What memory card is it, if it's a cheap unknown make then it's likely to not be very good.

Happens with all four Sandisk Ultra IIs I have. The same ones as I used to use on the D70.

Weird.

J1234 · 14 May 2007 at 19:43

That is very odd can't think what it is :confused:

divine` · 14 May 2007 at 19:43

Joe T said:
Yes, but double????

On the D70 it was always reasonably accurate.

I recall my D70 used to under read before it got it's firmware upgrade (though only in RAW or only in Jpeg, I don't remember) maybe the D200 has a similar problem? :/

Joe T · 14 May 2007 at 19:51

divine_madness said:
I recall my D70 used to under read before it got it's firmware upgrade (though only in RAW or only in Jpeg, I don't remember) maybe the D200 has a similar problem? :/

Could be. I just checked Nikon's site for a firmware upgrade and it appears I have the latest version (2.0) already.

It might still be thinking I've got it set to uncompressed RAW? Yeah that seems to be it, as when I change from compressed to uncompressed the remaining images does not change.

Joe T · 14 May 2007 at 20:00

Yup, from a more detailed google it appears that this is what happens. Annoying!

Sleepyd · 14 May 2007 at 21:18

Should've got a Canon mate, none of this would have happened

mrgubby · 14 May 2007 at 22:24

Sleepyd said:
Should've got a Canon mate, none of this would have happened

I think it's something to do with allowing extra room for noisy pixels on Nikon cameras.

divine` · 14 May 2007 at 22:33

mrgubby said:
I think it's something to do with allowing extra room for noisy pixels on Nikon cameras.

I'm sorry, did you say something?