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I n modern filmmaking, speed isn’t a luxury, it’s essential. The difference between catching the shot or missing it often comes down to how quickly you can move, shoot, back up and deliver. Whether you’re working solo on location or part of a large-scale production team, the need for fast, durable and reliable storage has never been greater. That’s where the Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield is perfect. It’s a tiny unit that delivers blistering speeds, complete peace of mind and the resilience to thrive no matter where your production takes you. Designed for creators who work fast and travel light, it’s a true workhorse that is compact, secure and unshakably tough. For filmmaker Ian Allardyce, that blend is crucial as his work is massively varied, but always under pressure. He rose to fame when he travelled to Afghanistan, one year after the Taliban regained power, as one of the first western filmmakers to reach the heartland province of Zabul. Alone and working with limited resources, he was able to shoot a feature- length documentary for News UK that would go on to screen at Cheltenham Literary Festival and Bafta. It was an assignment that tests every part of a filmmaker’s resolve – and their kit. Allardyce says, “Weeks of self-shooting in fast-moving environments means I only use gear that I can trust completely.” That trust now extends to something small but crucial – the Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield. Whether he is filming a commercial doc or social-first content for different brands, his work depends on reliable, high-speed data storage in unpredictable conditions. He especially enjoys filming long-form content, and his latest project is working on documentaries for a YouTube channel with journalist Ninka Mbaye about people
Rugged speed for real-world filmmaking Samsung’s Portable SSD T7 Shield never missed a beat when storing all the footage from a news shoot
SPECIFICATIONS AT A GLANCE Read speed: Up to 1050MB/s Write speed: Up to 1000MB/s Connectivity: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Durability: IP65 rated (dust/water); drop resistant up to 3m Weight: 98g Dimensions: 59x88x13mm Capacities: 1TB, 2TB (blue, beige, black); 4TB (black only) Security: AES 256-bit hardware encryption, password protection via Samsung Magician Software Compatibility: Windows, MacOS, Android, SSD-enabled cameras Cables included: USB-C to C, USB-C to A
LOCATION STATION When the shoot calls for an instant backup on a car roof, the Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield delivers
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