Sony NEX-5N says "Unable to Display" after taking photos

Asked 12/15/2012

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I just got a Sony NEX-5N with the 18-55mm kit lens. After I shoot, most images appear briefly for 1–2 seconds in playback, but afterward the camera shows "Unable to Display" and I can’t review them on the camera. What could cause this?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

13y ago

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The faulty SDHC card caused the problem. Bought a new one and work like charm.

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A likely cause is a faulty or incompatible SD/SDHC memory card. If images appear briefly right after capture but later can’t be displayed, the files may not be writing or reading back correctly from the card.

Based on the community report, replacing the SDHC card solved the issue.

What to try:

  • Test with a different, known-good SD/SDHC card
  • Back up any readable images first
  • Format the card in the camera before use
  • Avoid using questionable or damaged cards

If a new card works normally, the original card was the problem.

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