Why does my Canon 1300D/Rebel T6 intermittently say “Card cannot be accessed” with multiple SD cards?

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My Canon 1300D (Rebel T6) occasionally shows “Card cannot be accessed,” but only after taking a few photos or after the camera has been in use for a while. I checked the card-slot pins, tried three different SD cards, and cleaned the card contacts and slot opening, but the problem kept returning. What else could cause an intermittent SD-card access error like this, especially if it happens with multiple cards?

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Found the problem!

It wasn't a problem with either the SD card brand or spec. Seems I had the camera exposed to a light rain, and some water might have damaged the SD card slot.

After opening the camera, cleaning up the SD card slot (the PCB and the pins) and letting it dry off for an hour or so, it seems that the issue disappeared.

Hope it helps someone having the same weird issue.

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If the error appears with several different SD cards, the problem is more likely in the camera’s card slot or electronics than in the cards themselves. In this case, the cause turned out to be moisture: the camera had been exposed to light rain, and water likely affected the SD-card slot.

Cleaning the SD slot area and contacts, then letting it dry thoroughly, resolved the intermittent “Card cannot be accessed” message.

So if you see this behavior after using the camera in damp conditions, check for moisture contamination around the card slot and let the camera dry completely before use. If the issue returns, the slot may have corrosion or damage and should be professionally serviced when possible.

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