Lexar has finally introduced XQD cards to support the Nikon D4 as the only camera that currently uses XQD cards. The new 1100x Pro cards deliver 168MB guaranteed read speed. [Read more…]
Lexar’s New 256GB SDXC UHS-I Card is $900
Lexar announced a new 256GB SDXC UHS-I memory card at Photokina 2012. While Lexar get’s the claim the world’s largest SD card for a short time, the new card will retail for $900 when it arrives in stores next month.
The new card offers a minimum guaranteed read speed of 60MB/s; however, Lexar is mum on the write speed, only saying that it is slower. Of course, the Class 10 certification means that it will handle HD video from any camera that uses SD cards, which is most likely the only real purpose for using a card this big . . . for now.
In the mean time, you can pick up a 128GB card from Lexar’s same 400X Pro line for $120.
Lexar Jumps on XQD Memory Card Bandwagon
Lexar will begin supporting the XQD memory card format this year. Lexar has plans to bring XQD cards to market in third quarter 2012.
Currently, the only camera supporting the XQD format is the Nikon D4 and Sony is the only XQD card manufacturer with cards on store shelves, including Sony’s second batch of new S Series 168MB/s cards that are available for pre-order.
No word on pricing, but expect Lexar to be in the same ballpark as Sony during these early months of availability – with Sony starting at $130 for a 16GB card (an H Series at 125MB/s).
Maybe Lexar has word on “future XQD-based camera models” mentioned in its press release that will increase demand for the new format. My money is on the next Sony full frame model (the A99?) to feature at least one XQD card slot. Expect to hear more about XQD format support (SanDisk, Kingston?) and new camera models in the coming weeks as we lead up to Photokina 2012.
Check out Lexar’s full press release on upcoming XQD card support below. [Read more…]
More Memory Card Deals at B&H
Another round of memory card deals at B&H are up for grabs, including SanDisk Extreme and Extreme Pro CF and SD cards, as well as 8GB Lexar Pro 600x CF cards.
These deals are only valid while their supplies last and, according to B&H, they are selling like hotcakes.
Lexar Introduces 256GB CF Card in Pro Line Refresh
Lexar’s biggest CF card yet just dropped at CES 2012. The Lexar Pro 400x line of CF cards now includes a 256GB card, along with 128GB and 64GB available capacities.
The new cards are UDMA Mode 7 compliant and offer minimum transfer speeds of 40MB per second.
The 128GB and 64GB cards are priced at $469.99 and $299.99, respectively. No word yet on pricing for the 256GB CF card; however, Lexar says it will be available in the first half of 2012.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
Camera Deals Roundup
Lots of deals are floating around the web right now. Check them out below. [Read more…]
Lexar 64GB and 128GB SDXC Cards Now Shipping
Lexar’s Professional 133x SDXC cards are now shipping in the jumbo sizes of 64GB and 128GB. These new SDXC cards carry retail prices of $199 and $329, respectively. (Although, the street prices are substantially less. See below.)
Find them at the following links:
Lexar 64GB SDXC Card: B&H Photo | Adorama
Lexar 128GB SDXC Card: Adorama
Lexar 64GB and 128GB SDXC Cards Announced
Lexar has announced new Lexar Professional 133x SDXC cards in 128GB and 64GB flavors. The new cards offer a transfer speed of 20MB per second. The new 64GB and 128GB cards will be available in the first quarter of this year at initial retail prices of $399.99 and $699.99, respectively.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
Lexar Professional 600x and 300x 32GB CF Cards Now Available
Lexar has announced the availability of its recently-introduced 600x and 300x 32GB CF cards, as well as its Professional ExpressCard CF reader. The 600x CF cards are guaranteed to provide minimum sustained write speed capability of 90MB/s and the ExpressCard reader supports up to 133MB/s read/write speeds. [Read more…]
New Lexar Products at CES 2010
Lexar announced a number of new additions to its product lineup at CES 2010.
Lexar added a 32GB capacity to its 300x Professional series of CF cards. Additionally, 16GB and 32GB capacities have been added to the 233x CF Pro series.
Lexar’s biggest buzzing product was a new Echo drive series, which are small USB drives that can be set to back up specific files or folders. During a product demo, I saw the utility of how these drives can help photographers working in the field. These drives can be used to automate the backup portion of your workflow, which helps speed things up when you’re out in the field.
As you can see from the above shot of the Echo ZE, Lexar has managed to fit 32GB into a tiny form factor. The Lexar Echo SE drive is bigger, more like a normal-sized USB stick; however, according to Lexar, it is much faster.
More details about the Lexar Echo drives in the press release below. [Read more…]