Sony Handycam DCR-DVD650

I'd been having issues with my video camera not recognizing the memory-stick Pro HG Duo media. Two different cards; a "Sandisk" 4G and a Sony 8G. Both cards had been used before with out any problems. I remember some time ago, transferring "all" the files onto my hard-drive via the camera's USB port.. so that they'd be back to their rated capacity.

This started months ago when I tried to use the camera for the first time since that last download. I couldn't figure it out for the life of me.. I read through the manual.. tried reformatting several times and read all the troubleshooting tips. So today I figured I'd give it another try... but no luck.

Then I remembered that I have a "Targus" universal card-reader.. and checked to see if was compatible with the memory-stick Pro HG Duo media. Yes..... so I connected a USB cable which allowed me to access the media and format it with my Windows 8 Samsung laptop.



I formatted the 4G Sandisk card first.. loaded it in the camcorder and VOILA!!! Success!!! I wonder how many people just buy new cards when this happens?




This is way better than trying to shoot vids using my Android phone..