Angelbird launches new, super-fast CFexpress Kind A playing cards

Angelbird has introduced new CFexpress 4.0 Kind A playing cards. Confusingly, 4.0 is definitely the second technology of CFexpress, nevertheless it does signify a 2x velocity enhance over unique CFexpress playing cards (2.0). Consequently, these new Kind A playing cards are able to as much as 1800MB/s learn velocity, making them simply as fast as first-gen (2.0) CFexpress Kind B playing cards.

That is probably excellent news for Sony shooters with cameras just like the A9 III and A7R V, who so far have needed to stay with Kind A playing cards being roughly half the velocity of Kind B playing cards. Angelbird’s newest Kind A playing cards are available three capability choices: 256GB, 512GB and 1TB. All are able to a most 1800MB/s learn velocity, and a sustained 1700MB/s learn fee. Write speeds are quoted at 1650MB/s max, and 800B/s sustained. With this sort of velocity on faucet, it is small surprise the playing cards carry a VPG400 (Video Efficiency Assure) ranking, that means they’re rated to maintain a minimal 400MB/s write velocity throughout video seize. This in flip makes them appropriate for recording even 8K uncooked footage, with Angelbird claiming the playing cards are effectively suited to such calls for because of their superior thermal administration and Secure Stream know-how that guarantees constant learn and write efficiency. The brand new Angelbird AV PRO playing cards are additionally mentioned to be protected towards shock, vibration, and temperatures starting from 10 to 162°F. Ought to the worst nonetheless occur and also you encounter knowledge loss, Angelbird additionally gives the choice of in-house knowledge restoration.

Angelbird AV PRO CFexpress 4.0 Kind A playing cards can be found to pre-order now. Count on to pay $199.99 for the 256GB card, $349.99 for the 512GB capability, whereas the range-topping 1TB model is priced at $499.99.