ProGrade Digital 480GB CFexpress Type A 4.0 Memory Card (Iridium)

The ProGrade Digital CFexpress Type A 4.0 Memory Card (Iridium) is designed for professional photographers and videographers who need high-performance, reliable storage for their cameras and devices. This large 480GB storage capacity is suitable for extended shooting sessions, allowing users to capture vast amounts of high-resolution images and video without the need for frequent card swaps. The card utilizes the latest NVMe PCIe 4.0 interface, supporting high data transfer rates which can significantly improve the performance of the memory card in supported devices.

The maximum read speed of1800 MB/s facilitates quick transfer of files from the card to a computer or other devices, speeding up the workflow for professionals who need to access their footage promptly after shooting. Its maximum write speed of 1700 MB/s enables fast recording of data onto the card, which is crucial for uninterrupted capture of high bitrate video formats and rapid-fire photography. The card maintains a high level of performance for extended periods with 800 MB/s sustained write speed, ensuring consistent writing speeds which are crucial for long-duration video recording at high resolutions. The 200 MB/s minimum write speed is a guaranteed minimum speed for writing data to the card, ensuring that even at its lowest, the card can handle intensive tasks such as capturing high-resolution video.

The memory card can handle the demands of raw video files at various resolutions, including 8K, 6K, and 4K. These high resolutions are becoming increasingly common with new camera technologies. The card is built to withstand physical jolts, shaking, and airport x-ray machines, making it robust for travel and on-location shoots. It operates reliably in a wide range of temperatures, which is critical for users who shoot in challenging environmental conditions. ProGrade offers a Refresh Pro software feature that helps users maintain their cards' performance and monitor their health, ensuring the best possible reliability and longevity of the memory card.

Product Features in Detail

ProGrade Digital CFexpress™ Type A 4.0 Memory Card (Iridium)
ProGrade Digital has developed its new CFexpress™ Type A 4.0 Iridium class memory cards with next-generation performance leveraging PCIe Gen 4 interconnect with NVMe host controller interface for use in future Mirrorless, DSLR and high-definition video cameras.  Available in a 480GB, and 960GB capacity and performance levels provide read speeds up to 1800MB/s – CFexpress Type A cards are ideal for quickly off-loading high volumes of video or RAW photos and sustained write speeds up to 800MB/s and 1450MB/s respectively – perfect for uninterrupted, cinematic capture of RAW 4K or 6K video. The CFexpress 4.0 Type A Iridium cards are VPG200 rated.

NOTE: Current CFexpress cameras will not be able to take advantage of the maximum speed of this card.  Until CFexpress 4.0 cameras are introduced, the benefit of this card is doubling the speed of your workflow when downloading content with the ProGrade Digital PG09.6 USB 4.0 Reader.