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Powering modern creativity From ultra-fast Thunderbolt SSDs to high-capacity desktop solutions, LaCie showcases its latest storage at The Photography & Video Show 2026
From high-resolution mirrorless cameras producing enormous Raw files to 6K and 8K video workflows that generate terabytes of footage in days, photographers and filmmakers need storage that’s rapid, reliable and built for real production. And that’s exactly what LaCie is bringing to The Photography & Video Show in Birmingham on 14-17 March. LaCie’s massive range of cutting-edge storage solutions – from speedy portable SSDs to huge desktop drives – are must- buy products for anyone serious about their present and future image making. Reliable storage is a wise investment that pays dividends time and again. Fast enough for today’s kit One of the standout product ranges on show is LaCie’s SSD range. For up to 2TB of space, the Portable SSD and Mobile SSD Secure both offer incredible value and are very fast and portable. But all eyes will be on the Rugged SSD range – especially the Pro, which is designed for creators who need high- performance portable storage they can rely on anywhere. Built around NVMe solid-state technology and available in versions powered by Thunderbolt 5 connectivity, the Rugged SSD Pro delivers exceptional read and write speeds. It is fast enough to edit high-resolution files directly from the drive without any bottlenecks. For photographers, this means smoother Lightroom and Capture One workflows, rapid ingestion and faster exports. For filmmakers, it enables fluid timeline playback of high-bit-rate codecs and efficient on-location editing without
constantly having to transfer files to internal storage. When time is critical, that performance advantage is invaluable. Take a look at the Rugged SSD Pro5, winner of best external drive in the recent Photography News Awards. Or, if you don’t need a drive that fast, but still want up to 4TB of storage, see other portable Rugged options such as the SSD4 and Mini SSD. All the drives are built to be tough because speed alone isn’t enough when working on location. Shoots happen in unpredictable environments, from dusty festival fields and windswept beaches to mountain landscapes and urban streets in bad weather. LaCie’s Rugged range has become synonymous with durability. The instantly recognisable protective design has evolved effectively over the years, combining shock resistance with improved thermal performance thanks to rigid aluminium construction. This protects it against drops and impacts, but also helps dissipate heat, ensuring consistent performance during heavy transfers. The result is portable storage that’s genuinely built for life in the great outdoors. Perhaps one of the most important benefits of LaCie equipment is it brings peace of mind. Every LaCie drive comes with professional data recovery services as standard. This helpful extra touch goes beyond most basic software solutions as it includes mechanical recovery in certified clean-room environments, should hardware failure occur. A safety net like that matters. It is an additional layer of protection in an industry where lost data can mean a lost reputation.
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Great deals at the show
Once you’ve checked out the amazing range of LaCie products and talked to technical experts to decide what’s best for your work, then you can buy directly from Wex on stands C21 and D83. There are always great deals, so don’t miss this chance to pick up top-quality storage from LaCie at a great price.
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Desktop power for high volume While portable SSDs are essential for on- location work, serious image makers also require high-capacity, high-performance desktop storage for long-term safe keeping of precious images back at base. LaCie’s desktop solutions, such as RAID-configured systems, offer scalable capacity and sustained performance for large projects. Whether you’re managing thousands of still images or handling multicam video, these systems provide the bandwidth and reliability required for demanding workflows. High-end hard drive products include the 2big RAID and 2big Dock, which come with up to 60TB of space, or the LaCie d2 Professional that boasts up to 30TB from a single hard drive. The 2big Dock is a desktop RAID solution that offers powerful speeds of up to 550MB/s and has very versatile connections such as dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, a USB4 compatible USB 3.2 Type A hub port, CFexpress Type B, CFast 2.0, SD card slots and a Display Port 1.4. Inside are hot-swappable Ironwolf Pro enterprise- class drives to facilitate ultimate reliability and performance. Made for modern hybrid shooters The line between photographer and filmmaker continues to blur. Today’s creators often shoot stills, video and social media content in the same project. LaCie’s product range reflects that shift. Compact portable SSDs provide fast transfer and edit-on-the-go flexibility. High-capacity desktop drives handle long- term archiving and backup. RAID solutions offer redundancy for mission-critical
productions. And if you’re not quite ready to go to portable SSD solutions yet, LaCie offers Rugged portable hard drives at more affordable prices. Together, they form a cohesive ecosystem designed to support the entire creative lifecycle – from capture to edit to delivery to archive. Even content creators working primarily for online platforms can now produce imaging at quality levels that rival broadcast standards. In this environment, dependable storage isn’t a luxury. LaCie’s presence at The Photography & Video Show demonstrates that understanding. Rather than treating storage as an extra or accessory, the brand positions it as an essential creative tool – one that underpins everything else in a production workflow. Visit LaCie’s stand number E72 – part of the Global Distribution mega stand – to explore the latest portable SSDs, Rugged models and desktop systems up close, talk about workflow optimisation with the experts and discover which solutions best fit your shooting style. Whether you’re a landscape photographer travelling light, a wedding filmmaker managing multiple camera feeds or a commercial content creator juggling stills and video, LaCie’s range is designed to support the way you work.
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