Sony: High-Speed XQD and SD Flash Cards, and Duo Reader

Sony Corporation is expanding its lineup of professional memory card options to include newer and faster XQD and SD media, as well as card readers for the XQD and SD formats, and an XQD USB adaptor, all designed to support the latest high-performance DSLR cameras like Nikon D5 or D500.

XQD-M series provides users data transfer speeds of up to 440MB/s (read) and 150MB/s (write) for stable burst shooting, and the ability to backup 64GB of data in approximately three minutes, when using firm’s newest card reader technology. The XQD format’s unique and robust structure, featuring card thickness and pin protection and a tough, reinforced outer case, is made for reliable use.

In addition, company’s newest SD cards, SF-M series, are UHS-II supported cards optimised for digital imaging devices including professional, DSLR and mirrorless cameras. Also, with up to 260MB/s (read) and 100MB/s (write), SF-M series ensures quick data transfer to and from a PC with firm’s UHS-II supporting card reader.

Both new media offerings are dependable and durable and dust-proof, X-Ray proof, anti-static and magnet-proof to protect the most sensitive photo and video content. Downloadable File Rescue software aids in the recovery of photos and videos that may have been deleted, including RAW images, MOV files and 4K XAVC-S video files.

“As digital imaging cameras become more advanced, capturing larger high resolution files, the demand increases for faster and more efficient ways to manage photo and video data, giving shooters peace of mind that they’ll never miss a critical shot,” said Stephanie Dareau, European manager, product. “These latest media options allow files to be transferred and backed up even more seamlessly and efficiently, offering users the flexibility and convenience to embrace workflows that frequently require the need for content in real-time.“

XQD/SD car reader MRW-E90

In conjunction with the new card options, the company is introducing the XQD/SD card reader, model MRW-E90, which supports reliable, ultra-high speed data transfer to a PC from all XQD series and UHS-II SD cards, eliminating the need for multiple adaptors and readers. This card reader also supports SuperSpeed USB (USB3.1 Gen.1). The company developed the E90 together with firm’s XQD and SD cards, which optimises reliability and ensures the cards will be well matched, offering professionals the best performance.

XQD USB adaptor QDA-SB1

QDA-SB1 is a USB XQD adaptor compatible with the M and G Series XQD cards. The adaptor is streamlined to occupy one USB port, and comes with an extension USB cable.

In addition to the XQD-M series, the company offers XQD-G series, which is able to record up to 200 frames in continuous burst shooting with the latest high-speed cameras, including models like Nikon’s D5. ⁽¹⁾

Thus, the firm continues to enhance its memory cards for high-performance digital imaging devices to fulfill the need from customers.

Following is planned availability for new media technologies for professional use: