SanDisk announced the SanDisk Extreme Pro® CFastTM 2.0 memory card.
Following the availability of the 256GB SanDisk Extreme Pro® CompactFlash® memory card, Scandisk has unveiled today, the SanDisk Extreme Pro® CFastTM 2.0 memory card, designed for professional broadcast, cinematography and
next-generation professional photography.
This new card speeds of up to 450MB/s2 (3000X) for maximum
workflow efficiency
and write speeds up to 350MB/s2 (2333X) for faster recording performance.
and write speeds up to 350MB/s2 (2333X) for faster recording performance.
According to Scandisk, with the new card, industry professionals are able
to manage large files faster than ever, because a 100GB file takes nearly 20
minutes to transfer from CompactFlash at 90MB/s.
“These cards will enable new digital
solutions for professional filmmakers looking to embrace technologies such as
high-quality 4K video,” said Dinesh Bahal, vice president, product
marketing, SanDisk.
Connectikpeople has observed that, the SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast card aims
to be the first to utilize the CFast 2.0 specification, with the goal to meet
the demanding requirements of professional video and photography applications.
“SanDisk’s new SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0
cards deliver tremendous performance, allowing professionals to record ProRes
4444 up to 200Fps with AMIRA, and up to 120Fps with ALEXA XT/XR cameras, on
cost-effective recording media.” Said Stephan Schenk, general
manager of ARRI’s camera and DI systems business unit.
Regarding durability and reliability,
the SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 cards are created to withstand real-world
exposure to temperature, shock and vibration, and include a pinless design,
which lessens the chance of damaging the card or camera while changing cards.
SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 memory cards are available in the U.S. and
Europe in 60GB and 120GB capacities. The
SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 Reader/Writer, is also available. (Designed for
professional photographers and videographers in the broadcast, cinema and
photography industries).
About SanDisk
SanDisk Corporation is a global leader in flash memory storage solutions,
from research and development, product design and manufacturing to branding and
distribution for commercial and retail channels. Since 1988, SanDisk's
innovations in flash memory and storage system technologies have provided
customers with new and transformational digital experiences. SanDisk's diverse
product portfolio includes flash memory cards and embedded solutions used in
smart phones, tablets, digital cameras, camcorders, digital media players and
other consumer electronic devices, as well as USB flash drives and solid-state
drives (SSD) for the computing market.
