The Wise CFexpress (Type B) memory cards and card reader (WA-CX01) are now available now in limited quantities. They have been specifically designed to work with the Canon EOS C500 Mark II, Nikon Z 6 and Z 7.
CFexpress cards are relatively new, but I think we will start to see more and more cameras starting to use the technology, especially with increased resolutions and frame rates now being offered by camera manufacturers.
Sayonara XQD
CFX-B series CFexpress enables 8K RAW continuous shooting and video recording for future premium DSLR, Mirrorless and video cameras. With the design of PCIe Gen3 interface, the card provides blazing speeds of up to 1700 MB/s read and 1550 MB/s write, which is over 3 times faster than the best CFast 2.0 and XQD cards.
The cards are backward compatible with the XQD form factor with updated cameras to optimize performance.
Wise CFexpress cards are water-proof, dust-proof, shock-proof, and can be operated in temperatures ranging from 14˚F to 158˚F (10˚C to 70˚C).
They come with 2-year manufacturer warranty and are available in capacities of 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB.
They are priced as follows:
Wise Advanced CFexpress USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Card Reader
Built around the 10 Gb/s USB 3.1 Gen 2 standard and USB Type-C interface, the CFexpress USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Card Reader from Wise Advanced enables smooth and efficient workflows for raw images, high-res photos, and 8K, 4K, HD, and 3D video. Its aluminum design is not only durable but helps protect against overheating, and a built-in write protect switch helps users avoid accidental data loss.
Key features
- Burst Speeds of up to 10 Gb/s
- With read speeds of up to 10 Gb/s, you’ll be able to transfer raw images, high-res photos, and 8K, 4K, HD, and 3D video.
- Built-In Write Protect Switch
- Wise Advanced’s integrated write protect switch helps users guard their footage from accidental deletions.
- Aluminum Design
- The aluminum design is not only durable but helps protect against overheating.
The Wise Advanced CFexpress USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Card Reader is now available to pre-order for $59 USD.
