SONY Cfexpress Tough Memory Card

I needed more storage for my Nikon Z7, which eats MBs for breakfast, and I was constantly filling up the 32 GB when out taking photos. I also wanted to do some timelapses, and I knew that wouldn't be enough. Because of the shipping, I decided to take a chance on this. I needed something delivered quickly because I was leaving in three days. This is grossly overpriced and in no way a good deal. It was only a matter of necessity. I can't wait for manufacturers to begin charging consumers reasonable prices. The cost of photography is already high. I had to purchase a new CFexpress card reader because the XQD readers would not recognize this card, and I also had to update the firmware on my camera in order for this card to work. Overall, it's functional, but I'm irritated that these things are so expensive.

Joyce Hughes

| Jul 10, 2021

This card enables the Canon EOS R5 to operate at full speed. The R5's buffering capacity is limited (as evidenced by the fact that SD cards quickly fill the buffer). The CFExpress Type B cards, on the other hand, write images so quickly that no matter how long you hold the shutter button, you will never run out of buffer. It will only take a few minutes to copy all 128 GB of images and videos from your CFExpress card to your computer's SSD. After that, that card is ready to be used again! At first, I assumed I'd have one or two CFExpress cards, followed by a slew of fast SD cards. The CFExpress, on the other hand, is so quick that shooting with it is a joy. If you're always on the go because you're covering a big event, the Sony card will be an excellent companion. Now, I've given the card a 3/5 value rating. That's because my Xbox Series X has a Seagate expansion card that is only slightly larger but much faster and less expensive (1 TB costs $220). I know. A different type of product. However, the underlying technology (solid state drive) remains the same.

Brylee Luna

| Jun 05, 2021

I had to return this item due to circumstances. Working with the new Canon EOS 1DX Mark III for five minutes is not fast enough. Video in 5K resolution.

Loretta Lara

| Jan 19, 2021

After a firmware update that allowed it, I purchased the CF Express card to use with my Nikon D850. I've been using it in place of an XQD card, and it's worked flawlessly. In fact, it's quite quick for large image transfers (I haven't used it for video yet). My vacations usually take me to national parks and forests, where I hike while carrying that SLR camera. I'll let you know if there are any problems with the hundreds of photos I usually take in a day.

June Anderson

| Jan 03, 2021

Unlike the Sandisk CFexpress 128GB card I had previously purchased, this Sony card works flawlessly. I took about 4,000 pictures with it, completely filling the card, and they all transferred to my computer without a hitch. Note that there is no difference in performance when taking pictures compared to my old SOny XQD card, but transfers to my Windows 10 PC are much faster with the new card when using an external card reader.

Erik Garrison

| Mar 18, 2021

" Other possibilities should be explored. Update: I purchased the memory card about 8 months ago, and while it is still functional, a piece of the plastic where you hold the card when inserting and removing it from the camera or reader has broken off. br>I only own one of these cards, and it never leaves my camera bag. At all times, it's either in my camera or in the reader. I'm not sure what the big letters on the card and packaging that say "TOUGH" mean. I feel like I've handled this card with sufficient care, and I'm disappointed it's broken. br>br>I contacted SONY, who informed me that physical damage is not covered by their warranty. There will be no exceptions. br>After doing some research on the internet, it appears that many others have similar broken plastic parts on their Sony cards, which Sony refuses to repair. This appears to be a low-grade plastic manufacturing error to me. I covered the broken part of my memory card with scotch tape so dust doesn't get in there and mess up something else, which, of course, Sony wouldn't cover because the card was damaged. br>br>I won't buy another Sony card because this one isn't "tough. " It can't even withstand moderate usage without breaking. Consider ProGrade cards, which have received positive feedback. br>br>Original post:br>This card is fast; I use a Prograde card reader connected to my computer via USB c; I don't know the exact transfer rate, but I'm downloading 25mb raw files at around 3 images per second.

Lilianna Bradford

| Oct 31, 2021

It's perfect for the Canon EOS R5. I recommend getting the BlackJet thunderbolt 3 card reader if you want to record in 8k (assuming you have a computer that can handle it).

Mallory Solis

| Apr 19, 2021

20 - There are no issues; Caveat Emptor! Compact Flash Express Cards require the use of a Compact Flash Express reader. Consider the following scenario: Sony's MRW-100 is a digital video recorder. It will work with the G1 CFexpress Type B/XQD Memory Card Reader - This is not the case with the Sony MRWE90. Only XQD can use it. br>br>I bought an MRWE_G1 - Windows 8 is the operating system that has been installed. There isn't a single issue or driver for the 1 Pro. When using the file system or Nikon Transfer 2, the images load at breakneck speeds on the computer.

Mira Poole

| May 17, 2021