32GB Sandisk Extreme Pro Compact Flash Card Page

I was just talking to a friend today about how much memory RAW files on Digital SLR Cameras take these days. We both use Canon 5D Mark IIs and on an 8GB card we can only capture around 300 RAW image files.

Memory prices are dropping all the time and in this case, with the holiday season coming around, it may be useful getting the biggest card you can afford.

Here’s one that a lot of our customers have been picking up lately -> Sandisk 16GB Compact Flash Extreme IV Memory Card. It features all the attributes of a pro card:  fast, robust and has a limited lifetime warranty. Of course it’s made by the world’s leading memory card manufacturer which pretty much guarantees a quality experience.

Features of the Sandisk 16GB Compact Flash Extreme IV Card:

• Professional-speed card featuring 45MB/s read/write speeds
• UDMA Enabled – a process which data can be moved from a storage device very efficiently, without laboring the host device’s processor
• Extremely durable card tested to work under impact and in harsh temperature conditions
• Speed up your workflow by adding a FireWire Reader (sold separately)
• Priority technical support both online and via phone
• Solid reliability backed by a limited lifetime warranty

If you’re in Australia you can order it via our online store:
SANDISK 16GB CF EXTREME IV Product Page

Sydney, Sept. 15, 2009 – SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK), the global leader in flash memory cards, today introduced a new line of SanDisk Extreme® Pro™ CompactFlash® memory cards, setting a new standard for fast, reliable, high-capacity memory cards designed for professional photographers. SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash cards feature a new SanDisk® Power Core Controller™, an advanced memory controller that enables lightning-fast read and write speeds of up to 90MB/s1, doubling the performance from previous SanDisk high-end cards. The cards are shipping worldwide now with capacities ranging from 16 gigabytes (GB)2 to 64GB.

“The new SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash line is the direct result of SanDisk’s passion, commitment, and break-through engineering innovation to provide best-in-class flash memory cards for professional photography,” said Eric Bone, vice president, retail product marketing, SanDisk. “The SanDisk Power Core Controller delivers unmatched write speed and reliability, providing photographers with a spectacular combination of performance, capacity and peace of mind that images are safely stored.”

SanDisk develops its flash controllers and memory chips together, allowing the company to perfectly match and fine-tune the two technologies throughout the testing process, resulting in high-performance products with industry-leading endurance. The SanDisk Power Core Controller brings numerous benefits to the SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash cards, including:

• High-Performance: The SanDisk® Power Core™ Controller’s dual-lane architecture and software algorithms double card performance, enabling the SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash cards’ read/write speeds of up to 90MB/s over a UDMA-6 bus.
• Increased-Reliability: The SanDisk Power Core Controller’s firmware algorithms and 42-bit ECC engine maintain data integrity and extended card endurance through optimised wear levelling.
• Simplified Design: To further increase overall card durability, the SanDisk Power Core Controller features an integrated design that requires fewer individual components on the card’s printed circuit board.

Sandisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash – Professional-Grade Memory:

Faster read and write speeds mean more opportunities to capture the winning shot and less time spent offloading gigabytes of images afterwards. Large storage capacity enables photographers to capture RAW images and high-definition video clips in a single session without running out of space.

“Professional-grade memory cards play an important role in producing optimal results from Nikon’s high performance Digital SLR cameras,” said Mr. Sasagaki, general manager, marketing department, Nikon Corporation. “The SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash card’s 90MB/s read and write speeds will boost overall DSLR performance and help photographers get the most out of our cameras.”

The SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash cards’ 16 to 64GB capacity range offers the storage space needed to allow extended shooting sessions without having to reload, while the cards’ 90MB/s read/write speeds ensure that professionals can transfer their data quickly. This unique combination of speed and capacity makes the new line of cards well suited for professional usage models involving large amounts of data and tight deadlines.

“As a professional sports photographer, I rely on a speedy camera and high-performance SanDisk Extreme Pro cards to capture as many images as possible within a few seconds using continuous burst mode,” says Jeff Lewis, professional photographer and member of the SanDisk Extreme Team. “How fast you can download and edit images from the cards makes a big difference when it comes to getting sports images distributed. The first images out of the media room tend to be the ones that get picked up. Speed really counts for getting selected by the top photo editors.”

Renowned for their world-class durability, SanDisk Extreme cards guarantee operation at extended temperatures ranging from minus 25 C 85 C. SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash cards feature RTV Silicone coating for added protection against moisture and humidity. The cards can withstand accidental drops of up to nine feet, and carry a lifetime limited warranty.3

SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash cards are fully compatible with any camera, card reader or other device that supports CompactFlash cards.4 The SanDisk Extreme Pro ExpressCard™ Adapter is optimised to take advantage of the SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash card’s up to 90MB/s read speed.

Pricing and Availability of SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash:

SanDisk is also introducing new SanDisk Extreme CompactFlash cards at increased performance of previous SanDisk Extreme III CompactFlash cards. The new SanDisk Extreme and SanDisk Extreme Pro cards represent the step beyond SanDisk Extreme III and SanDisk Extreme IV cards, respectively.

SanDisk Extreme CompactFlash cards will be available in capacities of 8GB to 32GB and MSRP ranging from AU$119 to AU$349, while SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash cards will be available in capacities of 16GB to 64GB and MSRP ranging from AU$399 to AU$1,299. Exact pricing for the cards will be set by retailers.