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SanDisk Launches World's First CFast 2.0 Memory Card.
SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 Memory Card is The World's
Fastest Memory Card For High-Performance Professional Photo and Video
Capture
SanDisk Corporation , a
global leader in flash memory storage solutions, today announced the
SanDisk Extreme Pro® CFastTM 2.0 memory card, designed for professional
broadcast, cinematography and next-generation professional photography.
"These cards will enable new digital solutions for professional
filmmakers looking to embrace technologies such as high-quality 4K
video, and are another example of SanDisk's innovation and leadership in
flash memory storage."
The 120GB1 SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 memory card is the world's
fastest memory card, with read speeds of up to 450MB/s2 (3000X) for
maximum workflow efficiency and write speeds up to 350MB/s2 (2333X) for
faster recording performance. The SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 memory
card's industry leading transfer speeds offer up to double the shot
speed of today's fastest cards. With the new card, industry
professionals are able to manage large files faster than ever. For
example, a 100GB file takes nearly 20 minutes to transfer from
CompactFlash at 90MB/s. With the SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 memory
card, it takes only four minutes to transfer at 450MB/s3.
"With the SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 card, we are enabling a next
generation card format to meet the needs of high-end professional
cinematographers," said Dinesh Bahal, vice president, product marketing,
SanDisk. "These cards will enable new digital solutions for
professional filmmakers looking to embrace technologies such as
high-quality 4K video, and are another example of SanDisk's innovation
and leadership in flash memory storage."
The SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast card is the first to utilize the CFast
2.0 specification. This specification was a collaboration of leading
CompactFlash Association members to meet the demanding requirements of
professional video and photography applications. Early adopters and
endorsers include SanDisk, Canon, ARRI and Codex. The result of this
alliance is the CFast 2.0 specification, delivering a new level of
performance for next generation professional video and photography
cameras.
Leading motion picture equipment manufacturer ARRI, will be the first
to implement CFast 2.0 as recording media in a camera. The new
documentary-style ARRI AMIRA will record to in-camera CFast 2.0 cards,
and ALEXA XT camera users will be able to use a new CFast 2.0 adapter,
allowing ALEXA XT cameras, as well as ALEXA Classic cameras upgraded
with the XR Module, to do the same.
Stephan Schenk, general manager of
ARRI's camera and DI systems business unit said, "SanDisk's new SanDisk
Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 cards deliver tremendous performance, allowing
professionals to record ProRes 4444 up to 200Fps with AMIRA, and up to
120Fps with ALEXA XT/XR cameras, on cost-effective recording media."
Canon is also a supporter of the CFast 2.0 standard. Masaya Maeda,
managing director and chief executive of image communication product
operations at Canon said, "With extremely fast performance, CFast 2.0
memory cards will enable us to develop next-generation cameras with more
powerful features, enabling future 4K Ultra HD video recording
capability."
Durability and Reliability
This new high-performance card format is reliable and equipped with a
durable form factor. The SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 cards are
created to withstand real-world exposure to temperature, shock and
vibration, and include a pinless design, which lessens the chance of
damaging the card or camera while changing cards. The cards will also be
marked with a unique individual serialization number that can be
registered into SanDisk Pro Care Customer Support. Additionally, a
lifetime limited warranty4 and a downloadable offer for a one year
subscription to RescuePRO® media recovery software5 are available.
Availability
SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 memory cards are available in the U.S.
and Europe at select photo specialty stores and at ARRI authorized
storefronts in 60GB and 120GB capacities.
Also available is the SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0 Reader/Writer,
the world's first CFast 2.0 memory card reader, designed for
professional photographers and videographers in the broadcast, cinema
and photography industries. Small enough for field work, the reader is
built to handle the high performance demands of CFast 2.0 technology and
increase workflow efficiency with support for USB 3.0 interface
transfer speeds up to 500MB/s6.
About SanDisk
SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK) is a global leader in flash memory
storage solutions, from research and development, product design and
manufacturing to branding and distribution for commercial and retail
channels. Since 1988, SanDisk's innovations in flash memory and storage
system technologies have provided customers with new and
transformational digital experiences. SanDisk's diverse product
portfolio includes flash memory cards and embedded solutions used in
smart phones, tablets, digital cameras, camcorders, digital media
players and other consumer electronic devices, as well as USB flash
drives and solid-state drives (SSD) for the computing market. SanDisk's
products are used by consumers and enterprise customers around the
world.
SanDisk is a Silicon Valley-based S&P 500 and Fortune 500
company, with more than half its sales outside the United States. For
more information, visit www.sandisk.com.
1 120GB: Up to 450MB/s read speed; Up to 350MB/s write speed. 60GB:
Up to 450MB/s read speed; up to 225MB/s write speed. Based on internal
testing; performance may be lower depending upon host device.
1MB=1,000,000 bytes. X=150KB/s.
2 1GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. Actual user storage less.
3 Approximations; Results will vary based on host device, file attributes and other factors.
4 30 years warranty in Germany, Canada and regions not recognizing lifetime warranty.
5 Registration required; terms and conditions apply.
6 Based on USB 3.0 specification; performance may vary depending on use case and host device. 1MB=1,000,000 bytes.
Media Contact:
Wendy Sept Vlieks
SanDisk Corporation
408-801-2903
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