Memory cards are critical for any photographer. Whether you are a young photographer to a professional, a memory card can make or break your assignment. ProGrade Digital, a company that has been creating memory cards, card readers, and workflow software for photographers, has introduced a new iteration of cards to help image-makers. Have a look.
ProGrade Digital has introduced two new CFexpress 4.0 Type A Iridium memory cards with dual VPG certification. The cards are available in different storages, such as 512GB and 1TB. The cards feature ProGrade’s 4th generation 480GB and 960GB cards, while also utilizing a PCIe Gen 4 interconnect with NVMe 1.4c controller interface for giving maximum output.
The ProGrade cards are designed for professional filmmakers and photographers who need the highest resolution of images. As Wes Brewer, CEO and founder of ProGrade Digital said in a press release:
While cameras supporting both VPG Profiles 4 and 5 are not yet available, these new cards are designed to meet those emerging standards, ensuring full compatibility with today’s cameras while providing the performance and flexibility needed for the next generation of imaging technology.
Without further ado, here is a look at the specs:
ProGrade Digital CFexpress 4.0 Type A Iridium
- Maximum read speed up to 1800MB/s
- Burst write speed up to 1700MB/s
- Sustained write speed of 1500MB/s
- Minimum sustained write speed 800MB/s (VPG800)
- Capacity: 512GB and 1TB
- X-ray proof and shock-proof
- 3-year warranty
- MSRP $569.99 and $949.99, respectively.
The ProGrade Type A series cards are “compliant with the CompactFlash Association 4.0 specification” and backward compatible with the 2.0 specification. They also work with VPG Profile 4 (VPG200 and VPG400) and Profile 5 (VPG 800). The ProGrade cards also offer an NVMe host interface with a PCIe Gen4 X1 interconnect. The card also has thermal throttling that protects the card from overheating. The cards have laser-etched serial numbers for tracking manufacturing data. They also operate at temperatures of 14°F to 158°F to -10°C to 70°C.
Having tested ProGrade’s other cameras, we said in our review:
The ProGrade Digital CFExpress Cobalt both recorded high-resolution video in a heat advisory and survived a few hours in a freezer unscathed. The built-in thermal throttling helps the card reach higher speeds than competing options. Both recording and uploading to a computer are quick.
As a result, given the company’s past records, we only hope for the best. Professionals who can afford an expensive card will certainly opt for it.
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