{"id":2128,"date":"2012-01-08T10:38:49","date_gmt":"2012-01-08T10:38:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.wordpress\/?p=2128"},"modified":"2012-01-08T10:38:49","modified_gmt":"2012-01-08T10:38:49","slug":"sony-is-first-with-xqd-memory-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/sony-is-first-with-xqd-memory-cards\/","title":{"rendered":"Sony is First with XQD Memory Cards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"subtitle\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><a class=\"twitter-share-button\" href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/share\">Tweet<\/a><br \/>\n<script src=\"http:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/alc_images\/article13473_0.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">With data transfer speeds up to 1 Gbps anda 125MB\/s read-write speed, Sony has unveiled the world&#8217;s first XQD cards. The Nikon D4 is the only camera announced so far that will accept the new format, but with PMA@CES starting January 10, that is almost certain to change quickly. The new cards will be available in 16 and 32GB capacities. In addition, Sony has introduced a USB 2.0\/3.0 compatible XQD card reader. The new cards will be available later this month. Pricing was not announced.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\">For details, read the unedited Sony press release below:Sony unveils new high-speed XQD&trade;*1 memory cards1Gbps*2 for faster write speed and superb reliability create new possibilities for advanced photographers06 January 2012 &#8212; Giving photo enthusiasts and professional photographers a new level of speed and performance, the new range of XQD memory cards by Sony supports the recently adopted XQD specification for high-speed, high-performance digital image capture. Using the new cards, XQD compatible high-end DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) users can capture up to approximately 100 frames in RAW format*3 in continuous shooting mode. In addition to outstanding high-speed data transfer capability, the cards are highly reliable to protect users&rsquo; data and images.&ldquo;Advanced photographers want to capture the moment in the highest quality possible, and that often means dealing with massive files like RAW images,&rdquo; says Benoit Delfau, European Marketing Manager, Sony Media &amp; Peripherals Europe (MPE). &ldquo;These XQD cards give a whole new meaning to speed and performance for digital imaging enthusiasts.&rdquo;Sony XQD cards in 16GB capacity. Photo provided by Sony Corp. Click for a bigger picture!  Sony XQD cards in 32GB capacity. Photo provided by Sony Corp. Click for a bigger picture!Sony XQD cards in 16GB (left) and 32GB (right) capacities.Photos provided by Sony Corp.With its ultra-high write speed performance, and when using with Nikon&rsquo;s new DSLR &ldquo;D4&rdquo;, XQD memory cards can record approximately up to 100 frames in RAW format*3 in continuous shooting mode.XQD memory cards achieves stable continuous shooting of RAW images and blazing fast data transfer rates (up to 1Gbps; 125MB\/s, write and read) through the PCIe*4 interface. A unique controller and optimised flash memory enables high-speed data processing, resulting in faster write speed and performance that can&rsquo;t be achieved by conventional compact flash cards.Sony is also introducing a USB 2.0\/3.0 compatible XQD card reader (model MRW-E80) so users can quickly and easily transfer large quantities of very high capacity data to their PC. Also, an XQD ExpressCard Adapter (QDA-EX1) will be available for use with computers with an ExpressCard&trade; 34 card slot.&ldquo;As users&rsquo; needs continue to evolve, Sony will also continue to enhance the XQD memory card line-up to meet the future requirements of the high-end digital imaging market&rdquo;, adds Benoit Delfau.The new family of XQD&trade; Memory Cards by Sony is available from end of January.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pre-PMA@CES News<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":141,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[17815,3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2128","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","category-trending"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Sony is First with XQD Memory Cards | Expert photography blogs, tip, techniques, camera reviews - 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