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Samsung is famed worldwide for its fast and reliable memory solutions – and that extends to micro SD cards. Samsung’s PRO Plus micro SD card is available in up to 1TB in capacity and, with a read speed of 180MB/s and write speed of 130MB/s, it’s V30 rated for 4K capture. It’s perfect for action cameras, audio recorders, drones and indeed any devices which require a micro SD card. The Samsung PRO Plus also comes with an SD adapter, so it can be used in SD- equipped cameras and then downloaded directly to a laptop which has an SD slot or via a card reader. PRO PLUS MICRO SD firmware and optimises performance. The portable drive works seamlessly with Windows, MacOS and Android, and supports direct recording from SSD-compatible cameras. Both USB-C to C and USB-C to A cables are included, so it is ready straight out of the box. That combination of performance, portability and peace of mind is exactly why the portable drive has become the go-to choice for filmmakers who refuse to compromise. Whether you’re shooting a brand campaign or a hard- hitting documentary, it delivers the same confidence in your storage as your camera delivers in your image. “You do not get a second chance in documentary filmmaking,” he says. “Once the footage is gone, it’s gone; so having a portable drive that is fast, reliable and secure lets me concentrate on the story rather than the stress.” The Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield is proof that the smallest pieces of kit can make the biggest impact. It’s the reliable heart of a modern mobile production unit. Because, when the pressure is on and the light is fading, you don’t just need storage – you need a shield.
living taboo lifestyles. “Her style is very Louis Theroux, which means she wants long takes, so I need lots of storage!” he says. “After shooting an episode recently, I had to offload a day’s footage on the roof of our hire car – the typical life of a documentary DOP! The Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield was lightning quick, so four full 120GB cards were backed up in the time it took to pack the car. We were able to enjoy a stunning sunset and moonrise instead of staring at a progress bar.” That speed comes from Samsung’s USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface, which delivers read speeds of 1050MB/s and write speeds of 1000MB/s. Even when handling huge 4K or 6K video files, transfers happen in mere seconds, not minutes. For those working against the clock, it guarantees instant backups, quicker offloads and a smooth on-set workflow. Yet, performance is only part of the story. The Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield is built to handle the kind of abuse that would make lesser storage quit. Its IP65 rating means it shrugs off dust and water, and the rubberised shell as well as an aluminium unibody protect it from drops of up to three metres. It has been tested in everything from busy city streets to desert heat and it just keeps on going. “When you are filming on the move, you cannot afford to baby your kit,” Allardyce explains. “This portable drive takes the knocks and keeps the footage safe – that means everything.”
BIG PERFORMER The portable drive may be small in size, but it can be bought with a capacity of up to 4TB
At just 59mm wide, 88mm long and 13mm thick, as well as weighing just 98g, the device slips easily into a pocket. Despite its tiny size, it’s available in 1TB and 2TB in black, blue and beige, as well as 4TB in black – plenty for days of shooting high- bit-rate footage with no swapping. Security and compatibility are built in. AES 256-bit hardware encryption protects your work with optional password access through Samsung’s Magician software, which also monitors drive health, manages
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