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How to Format Memory Cards on the Nikon D7500

There are two methods to formatting the memory card on the Nikon D7500. One of them is obvious; one of them is less so.

Nikon D7500 Memory Card Format Shortcut

Categories: DSLRs, Memory Cards
Tags: Nikon, Nikon D7500 DSLR
Last updated about 2 weeks ago // Originally published about 3 years ago

One of the fundamental and probably among the first functions you’ll do on the Nikon D7500 is format the memory card. It’s always a good idea to do this in the camera because it reduces the risk of something going wrong.

I’ve also put together some recommendations on which memory card to get for the Nikon D7500.

There are two methods to formatting the memory card on the Nikon D7500. One of them is obvious; one of them is less so.

Method 1: Using the Menu

  1. Press the Menu button on the back of the camera.
  2. From the left panel of icons, scroll down to the wrench (spanner) icon. (If it’s grayed out, check that you’ve actually inserted the memory card.)
  3. Choose the top option: Format Memory Card. Highlight that and hit the OK button (or press to the right).

Nikon D7500 Format Memory Card  1

  1. Choose Yes from the popup menu. As a safety precaution, it will default to No. With Yes selected, press the OK button.

Nikon D7500 Format Memory Card  2

Method 2: Using the Button Shortcut

There’s actually another way to do it. It’s quicker, but there’s a bit of a trick to it that isn’t self-evident the first time you do it. Here’s how it works.

First, find the ISO and the trash can buttons. You’ll notice there are two small, red FORMAT icons next to them.

Nikon D7500 Memory Card Format Shortcut

Nikon D7500 Memory Card Format Shortcut

There are two tricks to using these. The first is to use them together, simultaneously.

  1. Press both of the red Format buttons together and hold them down for a couple of seconds until the top LCD screen shows a flashing ‘For’ (for format). If you have the back screen on you’ll also see that flashing “FORMAT”.
  2. Release the buttons.
  3. Here’s the second, less obvious, trick: you have to push them both again together. If you push one or the other or wait too long, you won’t format anything. You don’t need to hold them in this time—it reacts immediately.

If you want to cancel the process without formatting, press any other button or the shutter. It will also cancel automatically if you haven’t selected anything within five seconds.

How to Recover Photos if You’ve Accidentally Deleted Them

If you format the card before you’ve downloaded them, it might still be possible to recover them. To do that, you’ll need to fire up the computer–it’s not something that you can do in the camera. I’ve put together an overview on how to recover deleted photos from a memory card here.

Where to Buy the Nikon D7500

You can find the Nikon D7500 at B&H Photo and Amazon.

It’s sold in a variety of configurations, from the body only to bundles with kit lenses and accessories.

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By David Coleman
Instagram: @havecamerawilltraveldc

Last updated on February 12, 2021

Categories: DSLRs, Memory Cards
Tags: Nikon, Nikon D7500 DSLR

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News & Deals

With the holidays fast approaching, there’s some great deals on photography gear and services available. I’ve put together a roundup of Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2020 Photography Deals. It’s a running list as new deals are announced, so be sure to check back.

Canon announces new EOS Rebel T8i DSLR. Canon has announced their new T8i DSLR. 24MP APS-C cropped CMOS sensor, 4K24 video, and updated image processing and detection systems. It’s available for preorder from B&H Photo.

New Firmware for the Ricoh GR III. Ricoh has release firmware v1.31 for the GR III. Release notes are: “Corrected — When shooting with the multiple exposure, in rare cases the live view may not display correctly. Improved stability for general performance.” You can download it here.

New Canon 1D X Mark III Pro DSLR Announced. Canon has announced their new flagship model of pro DSLR, the 1D X Mark III. They’re sticking with a 20.1MP CMOS sensor, but it’s a new and improved version and boasts an incredible native ISO range of ISO 100 to ISO 102400 and an extended range that goes up to a jaw-dropping ISO 819200. With revamped autofocus, a new image processor, and all sorts of other bells and whistles, it’s no wonder that Canon is billing it as “The Ultimate EOS.”

New Manfrotto Pro Rugged Memory Cards. Manfrotto, an Italian probably best known for their tripods and studio accessories, has launched a new Pro Rugged range of high-end SD, microSD, and CompactFlash cards. While they don’t have a huge selection of sizes and speeds, the cards are aiming for very fast cards that can put up with rugged demands. For instance, they claim that their V90 rated SD cards can withstand three times the force (20kg / 45 lbs) of a regular SD card. I’ve ordered some to run through my speed tests.

New Sony Alpha a7 firmware released. A firmware update for the Sony a7R IV now lets you control external Sony flashes from the camera’s own menu system. Up to 15 flashes in five groups can be controlled via the camera. It also applies to the a7R III and a7 III.

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