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card write protected, how to fix it?

I have a Canon EOS 450D. Last night (after setting up for the lunar eclipse), the camera fell and when i switched it back on it said "card write protected". The tab on the card to protect it hasn't been moved but even after taking the card out and moving the protecrtion tab back and forth it still makes no difference. I can view photos on the card while it's in the camera but it won't let me format the card or take photographs. Anyone else have this problem with an EOS and any ideas how to fix the problem. TIA:

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  • Matt
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago
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    sounds to me abit like you may have damaged the card or camera when you dropped it, possibly the pins in the camera that connect into the card it's self. i would suggest trying a different CF card in there if you can to find out it the issue is the camera, or the CF card it's self.

    Good look :)

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