I haven’t done that to myself yet, but considering how clumsy I can be with computers etc it’s good to know there are good solutions available.

Y'know, I'm so used to deleting things, then, convinced I don't need them back, emptying the trash. Once I realized what I had done, anguish accelerated toward panic. But thanks to Mr. Google I got 'em back. WHEW! Thank You!

I mistakenly rest an old phone and lost a ton of pix of my professional work.

I'll give SanDisk a try....

You're welcome! Should you check SanDisk out, you may find that upon recovery a message will come up advising that you don't have "permission" to open the files. (Weird, maybe a Mac thing.) However the message also says you can duplicate the files to your desktop. I found out that those same files uploaded to my OM Workspace and no need to duplicate.

Price seems steep, but it's hard to argue with excellent results.

on devices used around 2005? My images were wiped out somehow while downloading from a Canon camera onto what more than likely was Microsoft software.
Those images died somewhere in the transfer process. I still have the old hard drive and camera.

Although I do not really know peacebuzzard, it may be possible if the images remained in your memory card. I think.

If you were to download the software for RescuePro it should be free to find out if the images exist on the card. Once you've downloaded the software there'll be an option for "Preview," which scans the disk for files. If the images appear you'll get the option to purchase RescuePro for $39.99 which would open up the files for download.

Best bet would be to call Western Digital 1 (800) 275-4932 and press 1 for Western Digital technical support and ask whether this would all work.

Wouldn't it be something to get your photos back?

I am doing major rebuilding and cleanup in my old cabin and other storage units; and will search for that Canon camera. I have it somewhere (jeez, it's been since I joined DU because those are the devices we used back then. Digital was in its infancy (and I still was, too.. lol), Bush invaded the wrong country and so forth after 9/11, But I kept that old computer which still worked the last time I fired it up. (takes CDs and DVDs lol). It was a new-age wonder at the time....a 16lb. "laptop! Glad I saw your post George McGovern!

Do you still take pictures? Thanks.

and start up that side of me again. Currently and sadly I do what millions of other people do; use the iphone.
I miss the controls of a camera.

This is good news peacebuzzard! I understand outstanding digital Canon mirrorless cameras are very well thought of. One of DU's best photographers shoots a mirrorless Canon camera. The R5. You could view his work on DU by searching for Grumpy Old Guy.

I used Nikons for thirty-plus years, until their full-frame weight became too much to carry around. Switched to Olympus mirrorless. My Olympus body and lens is about a pound lighter than a Nikon comparable set-up.

I think you'll enjoy taking pictures again!

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1547009-REG/canon_eos_r5_mirrorless_digital.html

I travel multiple times a month it would be awesome to throw a new camera in with my electronics every time I go out. Thanks George McGovern for all your tips.! on edit: I have lots to learn about digital cameras; I am from the era of the slr and 35mm!

I took this picture this morning with my Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II through its Olympus 12-45mm Pro lens (24-90 full-frame equivalent). The E-M10 series is less expensive with fewer features than the latest version of Olympus OM-5 Mirrorless cameras, but the E-M10 Mark II's plenty capable for my needs. To give you an idea of the OM SYSTEM OM-5 Mirrorless Camera, I'm attaching a web link at B&H Photo. It would make a great travel set-up. (The E-M10 lineup would make for very good travel photography as well, and cheaper than the OM-5.)

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1730629-REG/om_system_v210022bu000_om_5_mirrorless_camera_with.html

If you're willing to forego Canon take a good look at Olympus, now OM Systems and a separate company from Olympus.

Another camera to consider is the Olympus Pen system. Like this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Olympus-Interchangeable-Digital-14-42mm-3-5-5-6/dp/B002CMLIIC/ref=sr_1_4?crid=38ZY52VVBIVT2&keywords=olympus+pen+f+digital+camera&qid=1695222133&sprefix=olympus+pen+f%2Caps%2C2183&sr=8-4

Thanks peacebuzzard. It's a pleasure to talk cameras with you.