Mega memory cards go far, fast

Lexar has doubled the maximum capacity of its Professional 3500x CFast 2.0 memory card, which now tops out at 512GB.

The manufacturer says the new CF card has been designed to satisfy the growing demands of cinematographers, film makers and photographers who regularly shoot high quality 4K and ProRes video and RAW photos. Lexar will also upgrade the capacity of its Professional 3600x CFast 2.0 card line, specifically optimised for ARRI cameras, to 512GB in the first half of this year.

The 512GB Lexar Professional 3500x CFast 2.0 card is claimed to provide read transfer speeds of up to 525MB/s and write speeds up to 445MB/s.

The Lexar Professional 3500x CFast 2.0 card line is also available in 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB capacities. In addition, the Professional 3600x CFast 2.0 card line is available in 128GB and 256GB capacities.

Lexar's 512GB Lexar Professional 3500x CFast 2.0 card includes a lifetime copy of Image Rescue software to recover most photo and select video files, even if they’ve been erased or the card has been corrupted. The card is also backed by expert technical support and a limited lifetime warranty.

The new card capacity will be available in the first quarter of 2017 for a RRP of AUD $2,549.95.

To determine which CFast card is compatible with your camera, visit www.lexar.com/cfastcompatibility.

For more information about Lexar products visit www.lexar.com.