SanDisk Unleases Extreme SDHC/SDXC UHS-II Card

SanDisk Corporation announced its Extreme PRO SDHC/SDXC UHS-II card.

It is based on the latest high performance SD specification.

The card offers up to 250MB/s write speeds for continuous burst mode shooting and transfer speeds of up to 280MB/s for workflow efficiency. It is UHS Speed Class 3 enabled, a specification allowing for 4K video recording.

“Camera manufacturers are rapidly introducing camera models for both consumers and professionals that are capable of higher burst rates and 4K video capture. Accordingly, memory card technology must move at a similar pace to provide users with the substantial performance required to take full advantage of these features,” said Christopher Chute, research director, WW digital imaging, IDC. “The higher levels of performance delivered by the new SanDisk Extreme PRO SD UHS-II card will help ensure that photographers, videographers and filmmakers are able to take advantage of the full capabilities of new professional-grade cameras.“

Optimized for DSLRs and pro video cameras that support the UHS-II standard, it delivers the results that professional photographers demand. Write speeds of up to 250MB/s allows users to take high-resolution images, such as RAW and JPEG, in succession. The card offers the video performance for sustained video capture of 30MB/s (U3), allowing capture of cinema-quality 4K, 3D and Full HD videos.

“The new SanDisk Extreme PRO SD UHS-II card shatters the existing barrier of UHS-I limitations, delivering speeds up to three times faster than current cards,” said Susan Park, director, product marketing, SanDisk. “As leaders in the flash storage industry, our goal is to deliver the fastest memory cards on the market, enabling next generation cameras to take advantage of new levels of performance. This is another example of our legacy of innovation and technology leadership in the digital imaging and video industries.“

“Fujifilm has announced the world’s first UHS-II compatible digital camera, the X-T1,” said Toshihisa Iida, senior manager, optical device and electronic imaging products division, Fujifilm Corporation. “The performance delivered by the new SanDisk Extreme PRO SD UHS-II card will ensure that photographers can take full advantage of the FUJIFILM X-T1, which provides an advanced photographic experience including the highest-standard image quality, as well as fast shooting speed and response.“

The Extreme PRO memory cards are tested for durability under extreme temperature conditions and backed by a lifetime limited warranty. The cards also include a one-year downloadable offer for RescuePRO Deluxe media recovery software, which helps photographers recover their images in case of accidental deletion.

Extreme PRO SD UHS-II Card Reader/Writer
The company is also announcing theExtreme PRO SD UHS-II card reader/writer, a SDHC/SDXC UHS-II memory card reader/writer, designed to increase workflow. Small enough for fieldwork, the reader is built to handle the high-performance demands of UHS-II card technology. This reader/writer features a USB 3.0 interface, which is capable of transferring card content up to 500MB/s, 10 times faster than a USB 2.0 interface.

Pricing and Availability

• Extreme PRO SDHC/SDXC UHS-II cards are available for preorder on the company’s website with worldwide availability in April in 16GB to 64GB capacities carrying MSRPs of $119.99 to $299.99.

• The Extreme PRO SDHC/SDXC UHS-II Card Reader/Writer is also available for preorder on the company’s website, with worldwide availability in April at an MSRP of $49.99.