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Sony users rejoice, as there is now a choice of CFexpress Type A memory card, alongside Sony’s own brand. Delkin’s new Black cards are available in 80GB and 160GB – with an 880MB/s maximum read speed. The £209/$195 80GB version can write at 730MB/s, while the £399/$429 160GB card manages 790MB/s. Footage up to 8K at high frame rates and bit rates are standard in these cards, which have been tested in the Sony A1, A7S III, A7 IV, FX6 and FX3. Minimum sustained write speeds of 400MB/s are guaranteed. DELKIN BLACK CFEXPRESS TYPE A From £209/$195 delkindevices.com
Angelbird’s pair of AV Pro CFexpress Type B media cards support 8K Raw video, but offer different speeds and sizes – despite both costing £186/$180. The SE model comes in 512GB size, while the faster SX is 160GB. The AV Pro CFexpress SE has a sustained write speed of 800MB/s, while the SX version is 1480MB/s; both have the same maximum read speed of 1785MB/s. They come with a three-year warranty and Angelbird’s own data-recovery service. To match the cards, there is a new £81/$80 CFexpress Type B card reader. ANGELBIRD AV PRO CFEXPRESS TYPE B £186/$180 transcontinenta.co.uk
Pros: Another alternative for Sony Cons: Still a somewhat costly option
Pros: Fast read speeds Cons: Pricey for a 160GB card
LEXAR PROFESSIONAL CFEXPRESS TYPE B DIAMOND Price TBC lexar.com
SANDISK PROFESSIONAL G-DRIVE MOBILE SSD From £79.99/$99.99 westerndigital.com
Lexar’s new Professional CFexpress Type B Diamond card sets a new high for the brand in terms of pace, as it reaches read speeds of up to 1900MB/s to accelerate post-production workflow. And its write speed of up to 1700MB/s is ideal for the latest crop of memory-hungry cameras, as it can capture Raw 8K, 6K and 4K video with ease. There is a minimum sustained write speed of 400MB/s, too. It’s also backwards compatible with select XQD cameras, as long as they have a firmware upgrade to make them recognise CFexpress media. No prices have been set.
The G-Technology range has been rebranded as SanDisk Professional, but the drives still carry the G logo. Available in 500GB, 1TB and 2TB versions from just £79.99/$99.99, the G-Drive Mobile SSD has the faster USB 3.1 Gen 2 connection, compatible with USB-C, USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt 3 computers. With a transfer rate of up to 560MB/s, it has faster performance than the quickest HDDs. It comes in an insulated custom enclosure with IP67 water and dust resistance, drop protection for up to 3m and a crush resistance of 454kg/1000lb.
Pros: Very fast read speed Cons: No sizes or prices yet
Pros: Good value for a top brand Cons: Not the fastest
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