Quick one for you…
Blackmagic Design has approved the New Transcend CFast cards.
Blackmagic Design has certified the new Transcend 128GB and 256GB CFast 2.0 Memory Cards and recommends them for Blackmagic URSA.
As of June 2015 the following is the certified approved CFast cards Blackmagic Design gives a tick of approval to for use with the URSA cameras.
The following CFast 2.0 cards are recommended for 4K ProRes 422 HQ (up to 60 fps)
Lexar Professional 32GB 3400x
Lexar Professional 64GB 3400x
Lexar Professional 128GB 3400x
Lexar Professional 256GB 3400X
Transcend 128GB CFX650
Transcend 256GB CFX650
Wise CFast 2.0 128GB 3400X
The following CFast 2.0 cards are recommended for 4K RAW (up to 30 fps)
Lexar Professional 64GB 3400x
Lexar Professional 128GB 3400x
Lexar Professional 256GB 3400X
Transcend 128GB CFX650
Transcend 256GB CFX650
Wise CFast 2.0 128GB 3400X
The Transcend press release…
With the rapid development in cinematography, the audience has also increased their demand for image quality. Transcend Information, Inc. (Transcend ), a worldwide leader in storage and multimedia products, is proud to announce the launch of its CFast 2.0 CFX650 Memory Cards. Featuring the fastest transfer speeds available on the current market, Transcend’s CFX650 memory cards support high-end cameras and recorders such as Blackmagic URSA and Atomos Ninja Star, and are best suited for the professional cinematographers shooting high-resolution 4K and Full HD videos.
Unprecedented Transfer Speeds and Capacities
Supporting the next generation CFast 2.0 specification with a SATA III interface, CFX650 memory cards boast the remarkable read and write speeds of up to 510MB and 370MB per second, more than three times faster than today’s CompactFlash cards. Saving 4K Ultra High Definition and Full HD video recordings requires a massive storage space; Transcend’s CFX650 cards fix the problem by offering the vast capacities of up to 256GB. With such space, the professional cinematographers can record all the high resolution videos at ease, saving the trouble to switch memory devices.
Full HD & 4K Cinema Recording for High-end Cameras and Recorders
4K Ultra High Definition (UHD) provides 3840 x 2160 and 4096 x 2160 resolutions of standards, offering 4 times the pixel resolution of 1080p Full HD video recording and revealing vivid images with much more nuances and details. Designed to support the top-notch cameras and recorders, such as Blackmagic URSA and Atomos Ninja Star, CFX650 memory cards are fast enough to record high resolution videos and meet the demands of high-speed 4K video recording. The exceptional transfer speeds and capacities can increase the workflow efficiency of the professional cinematographers shooting high-resolution Full HD and 4K UHD videos. Besides the stunning performance, each CFX650 card contains the built-in ECC (Error Correction Code) technology which automatically detects and corrects transfer errors, enhancing overall reliability.
Transcend Exclusive RecoveRx Software
For added value, each Transcend memory card includes a free download of Transcend’s exclusive RecoveRxTM photo recovery softwareTMan extraordinarily effective tool that allows the users to recover accidentally deleted or lost files from Transcend’s brand storage and multimedia products.
Warranty
Transcend’s CFast 2.0 CFX650 memory cards are available in 128GB and 256GB capacities. All Transcend CFast 2.0 cards are comprehensively tested for speed and reliability, and are backed by Transcend’s Three-year Limited Warranty.