RAW files not loading completely

<p>I have a couple students whose RAW files are not completely opening when they try to open them in Bridge/Photoshop. It is strange because the previews look fine and it is only about 1/3 of the images that it occurs to. Is it a problem with their cameras?</p>

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<p>We have seen these problems before (check the archives). Probably due to corrupted files. If this concerns files from different students it may be caused by a faulty card reader or usb cable.</p>

<p>In support of Jos' comments, this could <em>well</em> be due to a problem with the connection between camera and computer: are these being moved to the computer via a card reader, or direct from camera via USB cable?</p>

<p>If the latter - try a card reader and see if the problem continues. If you're already using a card reader, try another.</p>

<p>This can also be an indication of a problem with the computer's RAM or a possible failing hard drive (I've had the latter). Is it the same computer for both students?</p>

<p>The file is corrupted but the cause could be a cable, card reader, or the actual card itself in which case throw the card away.</p>

<p>ditto</p>

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<p>To add a (possible) solution: try reloading the files if possible. This phenomenon is why I only reformat my cards after the files are tranferred to harddisk, checked and backed up.<br>

If the files are not available anymore try the program jpegsnoop, in some cases this is able to repair the files. </p>