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Angelbird AV PRO CFexpress Type A Card Announced for Sony’s Alpha and FX Cameras

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Angelbird AV PRO CFexpress Type A Card Announced for Sony's Alpha and FX Cameras

Angelbird has announced the next generation of AV PRO CFexpress Type A cards, now featuring VPG 400 certification and CFexpress 4.0 technology. Available in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB, these cards can handle demanding workflows with a sustained write speed of 800 MB/s and a CFexpress 4.0 Type A classification. Built to support professional Sony Alpha and FX cameras, they are compatible with the latest features and models, making them a versatile choice for modern production needs. Let’s take a closer look!

In August, Angelbird released their AV Pro CFexpress Type A SE cards with 160GB and 330GB capacity. Now, we are looking at the new AV PRO CFexpress A card engineered for Sony’s CFexpress Type A cameras. In addition, Angelbird’s new high-speed USB-C Card Readers PKT are now available for pre-order and pair well with the AV PRO CFexpress Type A cards.

Angelbird AV PRO CFexpress Type A — AV PRO CFexpress Type A card – 1TB. Source: Angelbird

The AV PRO CFexpress Type A card features

Let’s have a look at the features of the AV PRO CFexpress Type A card:

Engineered for Sony’s range of CFexpress™ Type A cameras : Sony α1, Sony α1 II, Sony α7 IV, Sony α7R V, Sony α7 S III, Sony α9 III, Sony FX3, Sony FX30, and the Sony FX6
Sustained write speed of 800 MB/s supports consistent recording quality at all available modes for cinema-grade video recording and burst photography
Maximum read speed – 1800 MB/s, maximum write speed – 1650 MB/s
Stable Stream™ ensures steady and consistent read and write performance maintained throughout the entire capacity of the card
Advanced Thermal Management protects card and content from the effects of overheating
Faster offloading speeds compared to CFexpress™ 2.0 Type A for more efficient workflows
Firmware Updates can be performed directly on Angelbird CFexpress™ Type A cards to maintain ongoing camera compatibility, features, and optimal performance (with the support of an Angelbird Card Reader)
In-house Data Recovery Service on hard- and software-level
3-year limited warranty (must be activated within 30 days of purchase)

Specs for the AV PRO CFexpress A cards

Capacities: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Features: Temperature sensor, TRIM2, ECC, EMS protection, SMART2, power management
Maximum speeds: Read: 1800 MB/s, Write: 1650 MB/s
Sustained speeds: Read: 1700 MB/s, Write: 800 MB/s
Certifications: CE, RoHS, FCC, UKCA, RCM, REACH, KC
Shock resistance: Non-operational: 150 G
Temperature resistance: Operating: -12 °C | 72 °C / Storage: -20 °C | 85 °C-4 °F | 185 °F
Operating humidity: 5 % to 95 % non-condensing