BUSY, Fujifilm
What it means, in 33 of the 37 we read: Memory card is incorrectly formatted. What to do, in 25 of the 37 we read: Use the camera to format the card. Formatting erases everything on the card, so copy your images off first if you can.
37Fujifilm manuals we read list this message
In the 37 we read
| Camera | What it means† | What to do† | What its manual also says† |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fujifilm GFX50R (GFX 50R) | Memory card is incorrectly formatted. | Use the camera to format the card. | If a message persists, contact a Fujifilm dealer. Clean memory card contacts with a soft, dry cloth. Restart the camera if instructed. |
| Fujifilm GFX50S (GFX 50S) | Memory card is incorrectly formatted. | Format the card using the camera. | If a message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer. Clean memory card contacts with a soft, dry cloth. Restart the camera if instructed. |
| Fujifilm GFX100 II | Memory card is incorrectly formatted. | Format the card using the camera. | Same as “What the manuals also say” below |
| Fujifilm GFX100 Versions 1.00 — 3.02 | Memory card is incorrectly formatted. | Use the camera to format the card. | Restart camera if needed; clean contacts with soft dry cloth; contact dealer if issues persist. |
| Fujifilm GFX100 Versions 4.00 and Later | Memory card is incorrectly formatted. | Use the camera to format the card. | Should text remain, reach Fujifilm retailer. Wipe terminals using gentle, dry fabric. Avoid extracting storage media while capturing footage. |
| Fujifilm GFX100RF | Memory card is incorrectly formatted. | Use the camera to format the card. | Same as “What the manuals also say” below |
| Fujifilm GFX100S | Memory card is incorrectly formatted. | Use the camera to format the card. | Should text remain, reach Fujifilm retailer. Wipe terminals using gentle, dry fabric. Avoid extracting storage media while capturing footage. |
| Fujifilm GFX100S II | Memory card is incorrectly formatted. | Format the card using the camera. | Same as “What the manuals also say” below |
| Fujifilm GFX50S II | Memory card is incorrectly formatted. | Use the camera to format the card. | Same as “What the manuals also say” below |
| Fujifilm X half | The memory card is incorrectly formatted. | Use the camera to format the card. | If a message persists, contact a Fujifilm dealer. Turn the camera off and on again. Clean contacts with a soft, dry cloth. |
| Fujifilm X-A5 | Memory card is incorrectly formatted. | Use the camera to format the card. | If a message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer. Clean contacts with a soft, dry cloth. Restart the camera if instructed. |
| Fujifilm X-A7 | Memory card is incorrectly formatted. | Use the camera to format the card. | If a message persists, contact a Fujifilm dealer. Clean memory card contacts with a soft, dry cloth. Clean lens mounting surfaces. Turn the camera off and on again for some errors. |
| Fujifilm X-E3 | Memory card is incorrectly formatted. | Use the camera to format the card. | Not stated |
| Fujifilm X-E4 | Memory card is incorrectly formatted. | Use the camera to format the card. | Should text remain, reach Fujifilm retailers. Wipe card connectors using dry soft fabric. Avoid extracting storage media while capturing footage. |
| Fujifilm X-E5 | Memory card is incorrectly formatted. | Format the card using the camera. | Same as “What the manuals also say” below |
| Fujifilm X-H1 | The memory card is incorrectly formatted. | Use the camera to format the card. | If a message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer. Clean contacts with a soft, dry cloth. |
| Fujifilm X-H2 | Memory card is incorrectly formatted. | Format the card using the camera. | Same as “What the manuals also say” below |
| Fujifilm X-H2S | Memory card is incorrectly formatted. | Format the card using the camera. | Same as “What the manuals also say” below |
| Fujifilm X-M5 | Memory card is incorrectly formatted. | Format the card using the camera. | Same as “What the manuals also say” below |
| Fujifilm X-Pro3 | Memory card is incorrectly formatted. | Format the card using the camera. | If messages persist, contact a Fujifilm dealer. Clean memory card contacts with a soft, dry cloth. Restart the camera for some errors. |
| Fujifilm X-S10 | Memory card is incorrectly formatted. | Use the camera to format the card. | Should text remain, reach Fujifilm retailers. Wipe card connectors using dry soft fabric. Avoid extracting storage media while capturing footage. |
| Fujifilm X-S20 | Memory card is incorrectly formatted. | Format the card using the camera. | Same as “What the manuals also say” below |
| Fujifilm X-T100 | Memory card is incorrectly formatted. | Use the camera to format the card. | If messages persist, contact a Fujifilm dealer. Clean contacts with a soft, dry cloth. Restart camera if needed. |
| Fujifilm X-T2 | Memory card is incorrectly formatted. | Use the camera to format the card. | If a message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer. Clean contacts with a soft, dry cloth. |
| Fujifilm X-T20 | The memory card is incorrectly formatted. | Use the camera to format the card. | If a message persists, contact a FUJIFILM dealer. Clean contacts with a soft, dry cloth. Turn the camera off and on again to resolve some errors. |
| Fujifilm X-T200 | Memory card is incorrectly formatted. | Use the camera to format the card. | If a message persists, contact a Fujifilm dealer. Clean contacts with a soft, dry cloth. Restart the camera if instructed. |
| Fujifilm X-T3 | Memory card is incorrectly formatted. | Use the camera to format the card. | If a message persists, contact a Fujifilm dealer. Clean memory card contacts with a soft, dry cloth. Restart the camera if instructed. |
| Fujifilm X-T30 | Memory card is incorrectly formatted. | Use the camera to format the card. | If a message persists, contact a Fujifilm dealer. Clean memory card contacts with a soft, dry cloth. Restart the camera if instructed. |
| Fujifilm X-T4 | Memory card is incorrectly formatted. | Use the camera to format the card. | Should text remain, reach Fujifilm retailers. Wipe card connectors using dry soft fabric. Avoid extracting storage media while capturing footage. |
| Fujifilm X-T5 | Memory card is incorrectly formatted. | Format the card using the camera. | Same as “What the manuals also say” below |
| Fujifilm X-T50 | Memory card is incorrectly formatted. | Format the card using the camera. | Same as “What the manuals also say” below |
| Fujifilm X-t30 II | Memory card is incorrectly formatted. | Use the camera to format the card. | Should text remain, reach Fujifilm retailer. Wipe terminals using gentle, dry fabric. Avoid extracting storage media while capturing footage. |
| Fujifilm X100F | The memory card format is incorrect for the camera. | Format the memory card using the camera's internal function. | Restart the camera if messages persist. Clean contacts with a soft, dry cloth. Contact a FUJIFILM dealer for persistent malfunctions. |
| Fujifilm X100V | Memory card is incorrectly formatted. | Use the camera to format the card. | If a message persists, contact a Fujifilm dealer. Turn the camera off and on again. Clean memory card contacts with a soft, dry cloth. |
| Fujifilm X100VI | Memory card is incorrectly formatted. | Use the camera to format the card. | Same as “What the manuals also say” below |
| Fujifilm XF10 | Memory card is incorrectly formatted. | Use the camera to format the card. | If a message persists, contact a Fujifilm dealer. Clean contacts with a soft, dry cloth. Restart the camera if needed. |
| Fujifilm XP140 | Memory card is incorrectly formatted. | Use the camera to format the card. | If a message persists, contact a Fujifilm dealer. Clean memory card contacts with a soft, dry cloth. Ensure the battery chamber cover is locked. |
What the manuals also say
- If issues persist, contact a Fujifilm dealer. Clean contacts with a soft, dry cloth. Do not remove memory card during recording (Fujifilm GFX100 II, Fujifilm GFX100RF, Fujifilm GFX100S II, Fujifilm GFX50S II, Fujifilm X-E5, Fujifilm X-H2, Fujifilm X-H2S, Fujifilm X-M5, Fujifilm X-S20, Fujifilm X-T5, Fujifilm X-T50 and Fujifilm X100VI).
Other Fujifilm messages
Sources
- FUJIFILM online owner's manuals, one per model, checked Oct 6, 2026
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