Won't always delete from camera

[simonmason]

I have noticed that more often than not Elements 5 won't delete the pictures from my camera when I import them. I have it set to verify and then delete. Once it does this, the images start to build up on my camera. If I run the import a second time it tells me that all of the pictures are already imported, tells me they are stored in a certain directory on my hard drive, and then does nothing further?

[Juergen D]

I would not let Elements or any other software get near my camera... Delete the pictures from within the camera.

Juergen

[nkeevers]

I agree...I always delete the pictures in the camera, never with another piece of software!

[jojo99]

I have to agree with the others, it is the one of the first things I learned when I started using Photoshop earlier this year.
I have heard that letting a computer delete your photos can actually damage your memory card.

[photoshopsusieq]

I've learned that you should always format your card before each shoot.

[Codebreaker]

My advice would be don't let anything but your camera delete images. It's not also necessary to Format each time prior to using.

Colin