SanDisk launches 256GB CompactFlash card

By Joel Shore
September 12, 2013

SanDisk announced availability of its 256GB¹ SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash memory card, the world’s first high-capacity, high-performance CompactFlash card with the latest Video Performance Guarantee (VPG-65)² specification. Also being announced by SanDisk today are faster speeds across all other capacities of the SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash line of memory cards.

“SanDisk has been at the forefront with storage solutions that enable the broader adoption of new video capture technologies. We always design our SanDisk Extreme Pro cards with professional photographers and videographers in mind,” said Susan Park, director, mobile and imaging worldwide retail product marketing, SanDisk. “Cinema-quality 4K video capture demands tremendous performance and capacity, which is exactly what we have delivered with the new 256GB SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash card.”

The card delivers minimum sustained write speeds of 65MB/s2, optimized to capture 4K and Full HD video³. The 256GB SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash card has industry-leading transfer speeds of up to 160MB/s⁴, designed to dramatically improve workflow efficiencies, and delivers fast shot speeds of up to 140MB/s⁴ for advanced functions such as fast action and continuous burst mode shots.

“The speed and capacity of SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash cards, as well as the ability to shoot and store 4K video directly to a CompactFlash card, are a major step forward for professional photographers and videographers,” said Sam Nicholson, founder, Stargate Studios. “My work rarely allows for a second chance to capture a big shot or important footage, so when I select SanDisk memory cards, I’m trusting them with assets that are essential to me and my clients.”

SanDisk Extreme Pro memory cards are designed for professionals and are backed by a lifetime limited warranty⁵. The cards are durability tested, include RTV silicone coating inside for added protection against shock and vibration, and perform in extreme temperatures from minus 13 degrees Fahrenheit to 185 degrees Fahrenheit. The cards also include a one year downloadable offer for RescuePRO media recovery software⁶, which lets photographers recover their images in case of accidental deletion.

Increased Speeds Across the Product Line

To coincide with the launch of the 256GB SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash card, SanDisk is increasing the speed across each capacity of the SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash line. The other SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash cards, available in capacities of 16GB, 32GB, 64GB and 128GB, will now feature read speeds of up to 160MB/s4 and write speeds of up to 150MB/s4, as well as the same VPG as the 256GB card.

Pricing and Availability

SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash cards are available in capacities of 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB, and are shipping worldwide now with MSRPs of $219.99 to $1,809.99.

1. 1GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. Actual user storage less.

2. Video Performance Guarantee enabled to ensure video recording at 65MB/sec minimum sustained write speed. 1 MB = 1,000,000 bytes.

3. 4K (4096x2160) and Full HD (1920x1080) video support may vary based on host device, file attributes and other factors. www.sandisk.com/HD

4. 16GB-128GB: Up to 160MB/s read speed; Up to 150MB/s write speed. 256GB: Up to 160MB/s read speed; up to 140MB/s write speed. Based on internal testing; performance may vary depending upon host device. 1MB=1,000,000 bytes. X = 150KB/sec.

5. 30 years warranty in Germany, Canada and regions not recognizing lifetime limited warranty.

6. Registration required. Terms and conditions apply.