Format Memory Card
G button U B setup menu
Do not turn the camera off or remove memory cards until the message [Formatting memory card.] clears from the display.
“Yes (Full Format)”
When formatting compatible CFexpress memory cards, instead of a simple [Yes] you will be presented with [Yes (full format)] and [Yes (quick format)] options after selecting the memory card slot.
- Select [Yes (full format)] to perform a full format, deleting data from all areas of the card. This option is recommended for users who wish to ensure that all data are deleted or who feel that the speed at which the camera reads from and writes to the card has slowed and wish to improve data transfer speeds.
- To format the card using the existing format method, select [Yes (quick format)].
“Quick Format” Versus “Full Format”
A quick format overwrites only the file system information, leaving the actual file data intact. In contrast, performing a full format on a CFexpress memory card deletes all data. We recommend fully-formatting CFexpress memory cards prior to disposal or transfer of ownership.