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When the action hits hard and the clock’s ticking, the rugged Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield keeps your footage moving fast I n off-road bicycle racing, nothing stands still. Riders move at speed, conditions change by the second and moments worth capturing last
fractions of time. For image maker Mark Henry, that reality has defined an entire career spent chasing elite cyclists across demanding environments. In that world, reliability matters as much as creativity. Henry cut his teeth in the early days of BMX and downhill mountain biking, learning to anticipate chaos and translate speed, precision and commitment into powerful images for sports he loves. While the technology around him has transformed – from film to digital, CF cards to Raw video – the demands of the job have only intensified. Today, content isn’t just captured but edited and delivered as close to real time as possible. At the heart of that workflow sits a very small but absolutely critical piece of kit –
the Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield.
“Speed is everything,” Henry says. “I can be filming one minute and editing the next. I’m a true digital nomad, working
protection when working trackside in wind, rain, mud or snow.
out of the back of my campervan that’s been across Europe so many times. But if I can’t move data quickly, the whole project grinds to a halt.” Built for speed and pressure Modern action filmmaking generates vast amounts of data, and waiting around for files to transfer isn’t an option. With support for USB 3.2 Gen 2, the Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield delivers sequential read speeds of up to 1050MB/s and write speeds up to 1000MB/s, turning what used to be downtime into productive moments. For Henry, that means offloading full camera cards in minutes, reviewing footage instantly and beginning edits before the dust has even settled. “The portable drive keeps everything flowing,” he explains. “It’s not just storage but the trusted hub of the whole shoot.” That speed also allows Henry to co- ordinate teams of photographers and filmmakers working simultaneously, pulling in all the footage, backing it up and preparing content while the events are still unfolding. In fast-paced, client- driven environments, that responsiveness is invaluable. Tough enough for the real world But speed alone isn’t enough when your office is a race paddock, a mountain trail or the back of a van in a storm. What truly separates the Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield is its durability. Rated IP65, the portable drive is resistant to dust and water – essential
Its rubberised outer shell and aluminium unibody construction also provide drop resistance up to 3m, giving peace of mind in crowded press areas and unpredictable conditions. “Often everything gets covered in a layer of dust,” Henry says. “If I accidentally drop the portable drive, I know it can handle it. That takes away a big worry.” That resilience allows Henry to focus on capturing the action rather than protecting his gear: a small but meaningful difference when working under pressure. Compact power Despite its rugged build, the Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield stays impressively compact. Measuring 59x88x13mm and weighing only 98g, it slips easily into a pocket or kitbag. Yet it offers generous storage options, with capacities of 1TB,
There’s more to capturing action sport than shooting fast-moving athletes doing their thing – there’s also behind-the-scenes B roll shots that add variety to the project. That’s why Mark Henry always carries a pocket camera with him. His compact requires SD cards, so he’s started using Samsung’s PRO Plus micro SD as it’s fast and packs a huge 1TB capacity. It comes with an SD adapter which goes straight into his camera. With a read speed of 180MB/s and write speed of 130MB/s – and V30 rated for 4K capture – it stores tons of data with ease. BIG CAPACITY FROM SMALL MICRO SD
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