Newer Canon cameras have the option of taking a picture without a memory card in the camera. This is a selectable option which I had foolishly set to allow.
I had a recent opportunity to shoot some portraits but I failed to put the memory card into the slot! Now, let me tell you that my standard practice is to upload all images to my computer, unusally the same day I shoot them. I then put the card(s) back into the camera and re-format them. I then leave a card in the camera so I'm ready to go when needed.
But this time I didn't follow my normal protocol and wound up shooting several images without a card. I didn't realize this until much later and then further discovered that these images are not stored in any temporary memory so they were lost! (at least I haven't found a way to retrieve them)
Fortunately, I was equipped that day with two cameras and had used both. Of course the images weren't the same as I was using two different focal length lenses but at least the day wasn't lost.
Needless to say, I immediately changed that option to not allow the camera to operate withour a memory card!
Happy shooting!
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