… And CFast 2.0 Cards Up to 128GB for Pro Video Industry

SanDisk Corporation unveiled upgrades to its Extreme PRO CFast2.0 memory card and the Extreme PRO SSD has been qualified for 4K capture.

These two products expand the company’s portfolio of high-performance products designed for the professional broadcast, cinematography and photography industries.

“The performance demands for media and broadcast professionals continue to rise and SanDisk is committed to delivering capture and storage technologies,” said Dinesh Bahal, VP, product marketing, SanDisk. “The new SanDisk Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 card and SanDisk Extreme PRO SSD will help produce the highest quality content possible, and improve workflow efficiency.“

Built to Support Pro Video Standards
As a follow-up to the CFast 2.0 card in 2013, the upgraded Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 card will power the next generation of high-performance cameras and camcorders. The 128GB card delivers shot speed of up to 440MB/s and data transfer speeds of up to 515MB/s for workflow efficiency. Additionally, the Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 card combines the speed, capacity and performance needed to record cinema-quality 4K video (4,096×2,160p) in storage capacities of up to 128GB, making it a choice for demanding professionals.

Leading motion picture equipment manufacturer ARRI has named the card as its card of choice for its ALEXA and AMIRA cameras.

“We are happy to work with SanDisk to move the CFast 2.0 standard forward, as it aligns with our commitment to offer the most efficient workflows possible to our customers,” said Stephan Schenk, MD, ARRI. “Our ALEXA and AMIRA cameras were the first to implement CFast 2.0 recording, which brings a range of production benefits. CFast 2.0 opens up creative opportunities through longer recording times and higher frame rates with top-quality codecs, all at an impressive price/performance ratio.“

ARRI, Canon, Hasselblad, PhaseOne and Leica, and video technology pioneers, Atomos and Blackmagic Design, are supporters of the CFast 2.0 standard.

“The performance of the SanDisk Extreme PRO cards is amazing, and we are incredibly excited by what they will allow our customers to do,” said Grant Petty, CEO, Blackmagic Design Pty. Ltd. “URSA is the world’s first digital camera designed around a user-upgradable sensor and lens mount, and a critical part of its design is the use of a dual CFast 2.0 recorder for nonstop recording. With these new SanDisk cards, our customers can dual-record and capture at incredible speeds.“

Expanding 4K Capture and Workflow for Professionals
The company understands that pro-level performance is required for heavy workloads and multi-tasking. For professionals looking to store and edit 4K video, the SSDs deliver up to 550MB/s sequential read speeds that give professionals the 24/7 consistent performance they need for the most demanding and graphic-intensive applications. It is ideal for working with large files, such as 4K Ultra HD1, because it delivers the necessary speeds and data safety. The SSD’s performance and value have been recognized by Atomos and Blackmagic Design, and it is qualified by both companies for 4K RAW and 4K ProRes capture in each company’s top products.

“Reliability in the field is a cornerstone of Atomos products and a reason why SanDisk is one of our closest partners for capturing ProRes and DNxHD to an affordable SSD,” said Jeromy Young, CEO Atomos. “With the emergence of our 4K Shogun recorder, we are excited to extend certification for the SanDisk Extreme PRO SSD.“

The Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 memory cards will be available at select photo specialty stores in October. The Extreme PRO SSDs are available online and purchasable through the company’s worldwide network of authorized distributors and resellers.