The Nikon D90 is a very popular digital camera due to its 12.9 MP sensor and the world’s first DSLR film mode. The camera writes both standard JPEG and high-end RAW and NEF files. It has an advanced file system and accepts SD and SDHC cards; however, this camera is not perfect as it is still prone to data loss. Photos are accidentally deleted due to memory card errors or glitches that format or delete images unintentionally. Fortunately, if this has happened to you, most of the time the deleted photos can be recovered.

The first thing to do after noticing that your images are gone is to stop using the SD card they were stored on. If you continue to use the card after experiencing data loss, you run the risk of writing over the missing data. After that, take out the card and check for physical damage. Memory card errors are often caused by some type of friction on the surface of the card. If this is the case, then your card needs cleaning. A microfiber lens cloth is best, but any dry cloth will do. Using the cloth of your choice, lightly dust the surface of the card and remember to handle the card with care.

If there is no physical damage or dirt on the SD card, try connecting the card directly to your computer through a card reader or via the camera’s USB connection. If the camera is recognized by the computer, we will most likely recover your photos through photo recovery software.

For Windows and Mac users, please download Disk Doctors Photo Recovery demo. Once you have downloaded and installed the free demo, run the software and let it scan your memory card for deleted or formatted images. If the software is able to recover your photos, you are done. Congratulations! The reason I recommend Disk Doctors for the Nikon D90 is because they have a high recovery rate for SD cards and high-end DSLR file types.