5D Mark II Low-Level format

Started by scientist362, September 08, 2012, 03:40:37 PM

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scientist362

September 08, 2012, 03:40:37 PM
Hello,
I want to install ML on my 5dII, but I can't seem to figure out how to do a "low-level" format of the card in camera, like the instructions say to do.  There is no option for this like on the other cameras.  Does the 5d already do a low-level format or do I have to do it out of the camera, if so does anyone know what software to do this with on a mac?  Maybe I just skip this step?  Sorry if this has been answered somewhere but I can't seem to find anything about this.  Thanks for the help!!
Chris

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September 09, 2012, 10:42:29 AM
Format the card on a PC. It's the "non-quick" format option in windows
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September 09, 2012, 03:46:55 PM
Quote from: nanomad on September 09, 2012, 10:42:29 AM
Format the card on a PC. It's the "non-quick" format option in windows
Thank you, nanomad!  I don't have a Windows PC, on a Mac, does anyone know if doing a "zero out data" or a "7 Pass Erase" with Apple's Disk Utility does the same thing as a "low-level format"?
Thanks again for any help.
Best,
Chris
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