Re: [OM] Lessons Learned

[Chuck Norcutt]

Remember that the file system is still Microsoft FAT32.  Small file 
clusters and lots of space but (eventually) still subject to the same 
old fragmentation problems as all earlier versions of FAT.  If you 
merely delete files you will eventually cause fragmentation.  It might 
take a very long time on a 32GB device but it will eventually get there. 
  Performance will also suffer although not as bad as on a mechanical 
disk.  Erasing a file and allocating space within a fragmented disk are 
also much more complex operations.  When voting on simplicity vs 
complexity simplicity will likely be more reliable in the end.

Dr (Flash) Disk always advises formatting in camera vs erasing images. 
He also recommends an occasional full format in the computer since it 
will verify correct operation of all parts of the card.  Follow that 
with format in camera to install folders the camera is expecting to see.

Dr. (Flash) Disk


On 3/22/2013 6:48 PM, Moose wrote:
> I think the only meaningful conclusion from personal experience and
> the length of time the matter has remained unresolved in any
> consistent way - is that it just doesn't matter.
>
> High Capacity Moose
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