Recover Lost Videos: Digital & Action Cameras

Learn how to recover lost videos from a digital video camera or action camera with ease in this comprehensive guide. Discover step-by-step instructions and essential tips to seamlessly recover your valuable recordings. Dive deep into video recovery techniques for digital or action cameras and explore insider strategies to maximize your chances of successful data restoration.

Recover Lost Videos: Digital & Action Cameras

Action cameras can be seen as a particular type of digital video cameras. Their main feature is their small size, ability to be used in heave weather conditions (humidity, dust, water, dirt), waterproof and shockproof bodies as well as mobility (all kinds of mounts are available). This is what makes an action camera a convenient and attractive device for use in extreme sports or active recreation trips.

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Where Digital Video Camera Data is Stored

Digital video cameras vary a lot by their characteristics, but in this article, we are particularly interested in the ways they store their data. For example, the videos recorder by a digital or action camera can be saved to:

Here are the main formats used by digital video cameras: AVI, MOV, MP4. These may also include MKV, MPG, MPEG, WMV, FLV и пр.

Possible Causes of Losing a Video Made by a Digital Video Camera

Here are the most widespread causes for digital video camera files to be lost or damaged:

  • Damage to, or failure of its media (information carrier)
  • Unintended or deliberate formatting its media (information carrier)
  • Accidental or deliberate deleting a video file
  • Loss of files when copying them from the camera to the computer.
  • Camera shutdown when recording a video (accidental or due to low battery)
  • Physical damage to the camera because of a blow or water invasion (especially the case with action cameras).

The information carriers used in action cameras or digital video cameras can be damaged as a result of:

  • File system damage
  • Virus attack
  • Camera damage or failure
  • Incorrect use or operation of the camera
  • Taking out the data carrier while performing a read/write operation.

If there is a situation with one or several of the described symptoms, our advice is that you should stop using the camera and should not add new files (photo or video) to its data carrier. If your memory card failed or was damaged, don’t hurry to format it. Otherwise, your actions can trigger further or irreparable loss of files in such digital video or action camera.

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Recovering Photographs and Video Files from a Digital Video Camera

If the data carrier of the digital video camera suffered no physical damage and is, in fact, quite operable, the photo and video files it contains can be recovered with file recovery software, regardless of why they were lost. To do it, connect the camera to the USB port of a computer, using the interface of your device (it can be USB, micro USB, mini USB or other). If this camera records videos to a memory card, you can also connect it to the computer via a card reader.

After that, run Hetman Partition Recovery and scan the memory of the video camera, action camera or their memory card.

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Hetman Partition Recovery. Type of analysis

After the analysis is over, the program will show all video files that can be recovered.

Hetman Partition Recovery. Result of analysis

With the use of the preview function you can watch the videos found.

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Right-click on the file you need to recover and select «Recovery» or add several files to the Recovery List.

Hetman Partition Recovery. Right-click on the file you need to recover and select «Recovery» or add several files to the Recovery List.

With the help of Hetman Partition Recovery, you can recover video files or photographs from digital video cameras or action cameras by many popular brands including:

  • For digital video cameras: JVC, Canon, Samsung, Panasonic, SONY, GoPro, Nikon and others.
  • For action cameras: GoPro, YI, Ricoh, SONY, TomTom, Nikon, Olympus, Garmin, Veho, 360fly, Palaroid, Panasonic and others.
Vladimir Artiukh

Author: , Technical Writer

Vladimir Artiukh is a technical writer for Hetman Software, as well as the voice and face of their English-speaking YouTube channel, Hetman Software: Data Recovery for Windows. He handles tutorials, how-tos, and detailed reviews on how the company’s tools work with all kinds of data storage devices.

Oleg Afonin

Editor: , Technical Writer

Oleg Afonin is an expert in mobile forensics, data recovery and computer systems. He often attends large data security conferences, and writes several blogs for such resources as xaker.ru, Elcomsoft and Habr. In addition to his online activities, Oleg’s articles are also published in professional magazines. Also, Oleg Afonin is the co-author of a well-known book, Mobile Forensics - Advanced Investigative Strategies.

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Questions and answers

  • Can video recovery software be used to recover lost video files?

    Yes, video recovery software can be used to recover lost video files. However, it is important to note that the success of the recovery process depends on the condition of the storage device and the amount of time that has passed since the data was lost. In some cases, the data may be unrecoverable.

  • How do you connect your digital video camera or action camera to your computer for video recovery?

    In order to connect your digital video camera or action camera to your computer for video recovery, you will need to use a USB cable. Connect one end of the USB cable to the camera and the other end to the computer. Once connected, the computer should detect the camera and allow you to access the files on the camera. You can then transfer the files to your computer for video recovery.

  • What are some popular video recovery software programs available for download?
    1. Recuva (Windows)
    2. Disk Drill (Mac and Windows)
    3. Stellar Phoenix Video Repair (Windows)
    4. Wondershare Video Repair (Windows and Mac)
    5. Video Repair Tool (Windows and Mac)
    6. Video Repair Software (Windows)
    7. Yodot Video Repair (Windows and Mac)
    8. Remo Video Repair (Windows and Mac)
    9. EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard (Windows and Mac)
    10. iSkysoft Data Recovery (Windows and Mac)
  • Can video recovery software recover videos that have been deleted from the camera's memory card?

    Yes, video recovery software can often recover videos that have been deleted from a camera's memory card. However, the success of the recovery depends on how quickly the deleted files are overwritten by new data. If the files have been overwritten, they may not be recoverable.

  • What is the difference between a quick scan and a deep scan when using video recovery software?

    A quick scan is a faster scan that searches for recently deleted videos and can usually be completed in a few minutes. It is the best choice if you need to recover videos quickly. A deep scan takes longer, but it is a more thorough search of your hard drive that can uncover older deleted videos.

Comments (13)

  • Archana
    Archana 26.09.2023 17:12 #
    The camera has been installed two months ago and was not configured properly till today,that is the date and time was not set correctly. How to get the recovery of the old videos till yesterday?
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    • Hetman Software
      Hetman Software 27.09.2023 15:02 #
      You can scan your files with the free version of Hetman Partition Recovery software. It will show you the files it can find for recovery. In the preview window you will see if your files are corrupted or not. In case everything is fine, you will be able to register and recover your files
      Reply
  • Bruce Clark
    Bruce Clark 19.01.2017 04:53 #
    What should you do if video recovery software is unable to recover your lost video files?
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    • Hetman Software
      Hetman Software 19.01.2017 05:25 #
      If video recovery software is unable to recover your lost video files, you should contact a professional data recovery service. Professional data recovery services use specialized tools and techniques to recover data from damaged or corrupted storage devices. They may be able to recover the lost video files that the video recovery software was unable to recover.
      Reply
  • Teddy Waide
    Teddy Waide 19.01.2017 02:57 #
    What steps can you take to prevent video loss in the future?
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    • Hetman Software
      Hetman Software 19.01.2017 03:18 #
      1. Ensure that your video equipment is properly connected and configured.
      2. Check all cables and connections for any signs of damage or wear.
      3. Use a surge protector to protect your equipment from power surges and spikes.
      4. Use a high-quality video capture card or device to capture the video signal.
      5. Use a reliable data storage system to store your video files securely.
      6. Make sure that your video files are backed up regularly.
      7. Ensure that you are using the latest version of software and drivers for your video equipment.
      8. Regularly check and update your computer’s operating system and other software.
      9. Use a reliable internet connection to stream or upload videos.
      10. Monitor your video equipment for any signs of malfunction or failure.
      Reply
  • Sidney Findley
    Sidney Findley 18.01.2017 23:00 #
    Can video recovery software also recover corrupted video files?
    Reply
    • Hetman Software
      Hetman Software 18.01.2017 23:25 #
      Yes, some video recovery software can recover corrupted video files. However, it is important to note that the success rate of recovering corrupted video files will vary depending on the software and the severity of the corruption.
      Reply
  • Teddy Triplett
    Teddy Triplett 18.01.2017 19:53 #
    Is there a risk of losing data during the video recovery process?
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    • Hetman Software
      Hetman Software 18.01.2017 20:26 #
      Yes, there is a risk of losing data during the video recovery process. Depending on the type of file and the level of corruption, some data may be irrecoverable. Additionally, if the wrong recovery method is used, some data may be lost or overwritten.
      Reply
  • Jacob Gascoyne-Cecil
    Jacob Gascoyne-Cecil 18.01.2017 17:45 #
    How long does the video recovery process usually take?
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    • Hetman Software
      Hetman Software 18.01.2017 18:09 #
      The video recovery process can take anywhere from a few minutes to several days depending on the complexity of the recovery. The most common video recovery processes take anywhere from a few hours to a few days.
      Reply
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    Hetman Software: Data Recovery 20.07.2018 12:26 #
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