B&H has several SD, microSD and XQD memory cards up to $30 off right now. Check them out here at B&H Photo.
Sony 128GB XQD G Series Cards Developed for New FS7 Cine Camera
Alongside the new Sony PXW-FS7 XDCAM, Sony recently released a new 128GB XQD G Series memory card with data transfer rates up to 400MB/s read and 350MB/s write speeds. [Read more…]
SanDisk Introduces the Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 Memory Card Into a Very Odd Format Civil War
SanDisk has unveiled the world’s first CFast 2.0 memory card with its new Extreme Pro model that is available in 60GB and 120GB capacities.
The Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 just laid claim to the world’s fastest memory card, with read speeds of up to 450MB/s and write speeds up to 350MB/s, offering up to double the shot speed of today’s fastest cards. [Read more…]
Lexar Professional Workflow HR1 4-Bay Card Reader Hub Released
Lexar has a smart new card reader hub that allows you to have an easy, desktop solution for the variety of card readers we use today. The Lexar Professional Workflow HR1 connects to your computer via USB 3.0 and has 4 bays that accept Lexar SD, XQD and CF card readers.
The card readers can be used when docked in the hub or as standalone card readers when you are on the go via USB 3.0 connections. When docked, the readers can be accessed simultaneous for a massive media import session. Of course, you can also switch them out depending on what your specific card type uses are at the moment.
The hub retails for $79.99. The SD and CF card readers retail for $29.99. The XQD card reader retails for $44.99. You can find them all here at B&H Photo.
Sony Updates XQD Cards for 4K Video Capture Speeds
Sony has updated its S-Series of XQD cards and introduces a new N-Series of XQD cards in response to the latest 4K camcorders introduced this week.
The Sony XQD card S-Series was previously spec’d at a max 168MB/s read/write speed. The updated S-Series now features a max transfer speed of 180MB/s, which will support stable workflows with XAVC 4K Intra 4:2:2 at 4096 x 2160/60p 600Mbps. Specifically, these new S-Series cards will accommodate the new Sony PXW-Z100 XDCAM camcorder. [Read more…]
Sony FDR-AX1 is a 4K Camcorder for $4.5K
Sony has finally taken wraps off of its FDR-AX1 4K camcorder that we first saw back at CES 2013. The Sony FDR-AX1 captures 3840 x 2160 4K video with the XAVC S codec. It captures 4K video at 150Mbps and 1080p video at 50Mbps. [Read more…]
Sony FDR-AX1 4K Camcorder Leaks Out, Priced Under $5k
Newly leaked image of Sony FDR-AX1 4K Camcorder
[UPDATE: Official announcement is here.
Back at CES 2013, I took a close look at a new 4K concept camera that Sony had under glass. There were virtually no specs listed for the camera other than that it was a 4K camcorder. Now, it seems we have some specs and a final image for what we now know as the Sony FDR-AX1 4K Handycam camcorder. [Read more…]
Lexar Launches Pro XQD Cards
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 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…]
Sony XQD ‘S Series’ Memory Cards Deliver 168MB/s Data Transfer
Sony has announced a new S Series XQD card that will give photographers read and write speeds of 168MB/s. The existing H Series XQD card is rated at 125MB/s. Of course, the only camera to currently utilize the new XQD format is the Nikon D4.
With the new S Series cards, the Nikon D4 will be able to capture a burst of 108 RAW images at 10 fps. As Sony notes, “this lets photographers document the men’s 100m sprint final from start to finish in a single, sustained burst of RAW images.”
The 64GB S Series XQD card will ship later this month. And, a 32GB model will be available in the September/October time frame.