lexar will replace your card

[anttor]

it hasnt happened to me yet, but im sending it in for a replacement just in case.


http://www.lexar.com/support/cust_advisory.html

JUNE 1, 2005 To: Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II, EOS-1D Mark II, EOS 20D, and EOS Digital Rebel XT / EOS 350D Digital / EOS Kiss Digital N camera customers using Lexar memory cards.

Update: On June 3, Lexar will release a firmware update for its Professional 80x CompactFlash customers who experience a problem with the Canon cameras listed. Issues experienced with other cards are expected to be addressed by Canon through its firmware release.

Action: To request the firmware update, click on the Return Materials Authorization (RMA) link below. Upon completing the RMA form, a RMA number will be issued. Alternatively, please call the Professional Support line at (510) 413-1233 to be issued a RMA number. (NOTE: Replacement cards cannot be processed without a RMA number). Follow the instructions to send the completed RMA form along with the Lexar product to the nearest Lexar office where the card will be exchanged for a card with the updated firmware. It is not possible to install the updated firmware.

[andygrif]

Interesting, thanks for that. What has been happening with cards, does anyone know? I've not experienced any problems with my 80x 512mb Lexar...or at least I don't think I have!

[anttor]

"Recent instances of lost images have been reported by customers using Lexar Professional 80x and other makes of CompactFlash cards in the Canon cameras listed above. Canon and Lexar both extensively test their products prior to release to ensure compatibility across product lines. In this instance, both companies investigated the occurrences and were able to identify the problem through extreme testing and found the reported problems to be rare and difficult to reproduce."

[Moody Blues]

I just bought a 2 gig 80X that fits the return #. My 9 month old 1 gig 80x does not.
Since I just bought the 2 gig, B&H is offering to take it and ship me a new one but can not guarantee that the new one will be the improved one.

I am not sending it to Lexar as there print clearly states that you may be given a used refurbished card.

I would return it to B&H and go buy a new 2 gig locally but the discount I got from B&H steers me away from that option.

Maybe I will just keep what I have. I have had not problems. The press release does say that the problem is very isolated.

[ed2day]

Andygrif,
Problem does not occur on 300D.

[deedas]

I'm a bit weird about getting refurbished stuff. I only spent about 100 bucks for my cards anyway. I can live with it.

[andygrif]

Andygrif,
Problem does not occur on 300D.

Thanks Ed...I didn't read the release properly...mind you I'm planning an upgrade this year....so it's still a problem..need to heck that serial number I guess.