Special Feature | water_proof, x_ray_proof, temperature_proof |
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Read Speed | 1700 Megabytes Per Second |
Item Weight | 13 Grams |
Write Speed | 140 Megabytes Per Second |
Hardware Interface | SDXC |
Product Dimensions | 1.52"L x 1.17"W |
RAM | 128 GB |
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Flash Memory Type | CFexpress |
Memory Storage Capacity | 128 GB |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer, Camera |
Color | Gold |
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- LIGHTING FAST WRITE SPEED – Capture 4K, 6K and beyond with our Write Speed of up to 1500MB/s. Great for flawless capture of full-frame burst shooting so that you never miss a shot and your buffer clears in seconds. NOTE the 128GB and 256GB may not capture the highest resolution video on some devices. See compatibility chart.
- XQD USERS UPGRADE TO THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY: Backward compatible with XQD devices with firmware update from device manufacturer. Your existing device can be enabled with next-generation performance utilizing PCIe 3.0 and NVMe for accelerated transfer of data.
- COUNTERFEITS ARE CRUMBLED: CUSTOM LASER-ETCHED SERIAL NUMBERS keep cheap counterfeiters at bay because our CFx Cards are so difficult to mimic. Forged in our premium ProGrade Digital Lab, we meticulously inspect each CFx Memory Card before it ships out and laser etch a custom code on each one.
- ADVANCED RECOVERY PRO SOFTWARE: NEVER WORRY AGAIN ABOUT losing photos or videos from being “corrupted”. At ProGrade Digital, we’ve engineered the most advanced all-inclusive video and photo restoration software out there. Although not included in this package, you can find it on our site and know right away if your files can be restored before you even purchase the program!
- KEEP YOUR CARDS PERFORMING LIKE NEW with ProGrade Digital Refresh Pro software (available separately). All flash memory slows down over time; Refresh or sanitize your card to keep it at peak performance. And monitor the health of your cards before an important shoot.
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Picture quality | 4.6 | 3.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
Storage Capacity | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.4 |
Durability | 4.4 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Value for money | 4.0 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.2 |
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flash memory type | CFexpress | SD, XQD | SDXC | SDXC | CFexpress |
memory capacity | 128 GB | 165 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
write speed | 140 | — | 260 | 90 MB per second | 1500 MB per second |
read speed | 1700 megabytes per second | 1700 megabytes per second | 300 megabytes per second | 200 megabytes per second | 1750 megabytes per second |
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Item model number | PGCFX128GAPNA |
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Item Weight | 0.459 ounces |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 1.97 x 1.97 x 0.39 inches |
Manufacturer | ProGrade Digital |
ASIN | B08632GFW2 |
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
Date First Available | March 18, 2020 |
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Best Sellers Rank | #149 in SecureDigital Memory Cards |
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Customers like the speed of the flash memory. They mention it works well, is fast enough, and downloads plenty fast. Some say it's lightning fast.
"...Read write speeds are inline with what is mentioned in the description...." Read more
"...z8 I scooped this up as it seemed to balance price and read and write speeds fairly well. I am happy with it." Read more
"Good value compared to other brands. Fast reading and writing." Read more
"...a MAX of around 630ish MB/s. But when i screen shot it the speed was jumping up and down from around 500ish MB/s to 630ish MB/s. Some where around..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the durability of the flash memory. They mention that it is well-made, dependable, and does not break the bank.
"...So far, so good. Much better build quality and durability compared to the postage stamp-size SD cards of yesterday and still today...." Read more
"...The card feels very solidly built and has given me no issues since formatting it in-camera...." Read more
"Pictures taken it is durable and sharp" Read more
"...PCExpress cards are expensive; this item is less so, and quality is really good. Recommended for mirrorless cameras, especially for video." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the flash memory. Some mention that it works well, fast enough consider its cheaper price, and works great for cameras. However, others say that it wouldn't work in their card reader or the hard wire method, and that it stopped working after 2 months of light usage.
"...took tjhe camera and this card on a cruise to Alaska and it worked perfectly...." Read more
"I have several of prograde cards.. they perform ok. I bought a 256 gb Cf express b card from them ...." Read more
"...Some reviewers have stated the card does not work in D500, and it won't unless you upgrade the firmware for the camera to the latest version...." Read more
"...They have always performed exceptionally." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the flash memory. Some mention it's a good card, excellent, and better than XQD card, while others say it'll fail after 2 hours of footage and corrupt files.
"...The second card has constant problems reading and maintaining connection with the computer both wired to the Nikon Z6II and also using the ProGrade..." Read more
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"I’m a photographer. I use these at work. On occasion they glitch and lock up my Nikon Z9." Read more
"There is no problem with the card. I will order some more later." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the flash memory. Some mention it's the best budget CF card, while others say it'll cost you more than you expected.
"Overall you are getting exactly what is described for a good value. Read write speeds are inline with what is mentioned in the description...." Read more
"...BUT yes it's expensive. That's the only bad thing bad thing i have to say about it...." Read more
"A good value for the money using this memory card for demanding file sizes with a new DSLR. So far, so good...." Read more
"...The price is right and the card works in the Z8." Read more
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This is the TYPE B CF Card. Nikon z6ii uses it (and Nikon Z7ii also uses it)
Reason to buy the 256GB Pro Grade card is that the speed is FASTER than the 128GB version.
PLUS the Z6ii (and Z7ii) only has ONE CF card slot. So instead of buying two different smaller cards i just bought this one larger card.
CF cards are supposed to be much more dependable and durable than SD cards. So i'm hoping this CF card last for years without any errors.
Also, if you have the z7ii or a future 40+ megapixel camera. The 256GB will help with the larger files.
So i think the 256GB is a good long term investment.
BUT yes it's expensive. That's the only bad thing bad thing i have to say about it.
I got mine on sale for $271 recently (not including tax).
So if you're hoping to buy one, wait for November (black friday) the price may go down a bit more.
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QUICK INFO:
Nikon Z6ii with this 256GB card i can do:
FX Mode: 5,000+ Raw Photos
DX Mode: 1,100+ Raw Photos
Which means you can take a TON of photos plus do video on the same card.
FX & DX mode (14bit mode) buffer: 34 RAW photos before buffer fills up
FX & DX mode (12bit mode) buffer: 46 RAW photos before buffer fills up.
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The buffer quickly recovers with this CF card. I never owned a top end sports camera like the D5, D6, etc.. But this shoots so ridiculously fast it feels like i own a D6 high end sports camera.
(My previous camera was the Nikon D750)
If you switch to jpeg, you could probably increase all of these numbers but i shoot RAW. No one should be buying this type of equipment to then shoot in jpeg. That would be a dumb waste of money. So i won't bother testing jpeg mode.
I don't do much video right now but i also tested recording some 4K video and it worked fine. No issues to report.
I also tested my SanDisk 95 MB/s SD card in the Nikon z6ii. It's TOO slow to handle the speed of the Nikon Z6ii. So don't cheap out. Get a good CF card. This one works perfect.
HOWEVER, i didn't get to test a UHS-II SD Card. They sell 300 MB/s SD cards. That could be your 2nd best option but they are slower and the price isn't that different than the CF cards. That's why i bought this Pro Grade CF Card.
AND YES CF cards can run a bit hot. That is normal. After i transferred files the CF card was a tiny bit warm but nothing serious.
________________________________________
MY SETUP + SPEED TEST:
I did a real world test. (Long story short i got up to around 630ish MB/s in my test and setup)
I tested this using the USB-C port on the back of my motherboard.
And i tested using these 3 pieces of equipment:
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1. USB C to USB C Cable,Rampow [100W,USB 3.2 Gen 2X2]
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0827CR8GW
This USB-C to USB-C is listed as:
Max speed: 20Gbps
Is that read or write or both speed? I don't know
____________________
2. ProGrade Digital Memory Card - CFexpress Type B (256GB Card)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0863981FZ
The 256GB card is listed as:
Max Read: 1700MB/s
Max Write: 1400MB/s
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3. Dual-Slot CFexpress Type B and SD 4.0 UHS-II Card Reader USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08RF1QBTN
This card reader is listed as:
"Transmission Speed": 10Gbps
"Data Transfer Rate: 5000 Megabits Per Second, 10000 Megabits Per Second"
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THE TEST:
I transferred 214 Nikon Z6ii Raw files and a few short MP4 videos from the CF card directly to my PC's desktop (Which has a M.2 SSD gen 3 drive), via the card reader and using the USB-C to USB-C cable.
____________________
THE RESULTS:
IT'S FAST!
I saw transfer speed hit over 600+ MB/s.
I think it went up to a MAX of around 630ish MB/s. But when i screen shot it the speed was jumping up and down from around 500ish MB/s to 630ish MB/s. Some where around there.
So when i screen shot it, it was at 590Mbps.
20Gbps? No where close BUT it was still REALLY fast.
Before my Nikon Z6ii upgrade i was shooting with a Nikon D750 and a 95 MB/s speed SD card.
The speed difference is HUGE.
____________________
NOTE:
I do see on the card reader product page, someone screen shot a read and write speed of 900+ MB/s. So there's either an issue with the USB-C cable, the CF card or..... MAYBE it's just the USB-C port on my motherboard is not performing to it's MAX potential.
Most likely an issue with my USB C port? (I don't know)
____________________
THE CONCLUSION:
I doubt you'll get the MAX speed out of this equipment but it's still plenty fast. This is a huge upgrade for me doing photography vs when i was using a slow 95 MB/s SD cards with my Nikon D750 DSLR camera.
Pro Grade sells their own card reader which cost more. There is a chance using the Pro Grade card reader you may see even more speed when transferring files. But if i can't get the MAX speed already i doubt the pro grade reader will work any better AND this card reader and setup is more than fast enough.
So i'm very happy with this setup. I highly recommend it for photographers / videographers.
The only bottle neck left is software. Adobe Lightroom can be ridiculously slow. It's now my last major bottle neck.
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2021
This is the TYPE B CF Card. Nikon z6ii uses it (and Nikon Z7ii also uses it)
Reason to buy the 256GB Pro Grade card is that the speed is FASTER than the 128GB version.
PLUS the Z6ii (and Z7ii) only has ONE CF card slot. So instead of buying two different smaller cards i just bought this one larger card.
CF cards are supposed to be much more dependable and durable than SD cards. So i'm hoping this CF card last for years without any errors.
Also, if you have the z7ii or a future 40+ megapixel camera. The 256GB will help with the larger files.
So i think the 256GB is a good long term investment.
BUT yes it's expensive. That's the only bad thing bad thing i have to say about it.
I got mine on sale for $271 recently (not including tax).
So if you're hoping to buy one, wait for November (black friday) the price may go down a bit more.
____________________
QUICK INFO:
Nikon Z6ii with this 256GB card i can do:
FX Mode: 5,000+ Raw Photos
DX Mode: 1,100+ Raw Photos
Which means you can take a TON of photos plus do video on the same card.
FX & DX mode (14bit mode) buffer: 34 RAW photos before buffer fills up
FX & DX mode (12bit mode) buffer: 46 RAW photos before buffer fills up.
________________________________________
The buffer quickly recovers with this CF card. I never owned a top end sports camera like the D5, D6, etc.. But this shoots so ridiculously fast it feels like i own a D6 high end sports camera.
(My previous camera was the Nikon D750)
If you switch to jpeg, you could probably increase all of these numbers but i shoot RAW. No one should be buying this type of equipment to then shoot in jpeg. That would be a dumb waste of money. So i won't bother testing jpeg mode.
I don't do much video right now but i also tested recording some 4K video and it worked fine. No issues to report.
I also tested my SanDisk 95 MB/s SD card in the Nikon z6ii. It's TOO slow to handle the speed of the Nikon Z6ii. So don't cheap out. Get a good CF card. This one works perfect.
HOWEVER, i didn't get to test a UHS-II SD Card. They sell 300 MB/s SD cards. That could be your 2nd best option but they are slower and the price isn't that different than the CF cards. That's why i bought this Pro Grade CF Card.
AND YES CF cards can run a bit hot. That is normal. After i transferred files the CF card was a tiny bit warm but nothing serious.
________________________________________
MY SETUP + SPEED TEST:
I did a real world test. (Long story short i got up to around 630ish MB/s in my test and setup)
I tested this using the USB-C port on the back of my motherboard.
And i tested using these 3 pieces of equipment:
____________________
1. USB C to USB C Cable,Rampow [100W,USB 3.2 Gen 2X2]
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0827CR8GW
This USB-C to USB-C is listed as:
Max speed: 20Gbps
Is that read or write or both speed? I don't know
____________________
2. ProGrade Digital Memory Card - CFexpress Type B (256GB Card)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0863981FZ
The 256GB card is listed as:
Max Read: 1700MB/s
Max Write: 1400MB/s
____________________
3. Dual-Slot CFexpress Type B and SD 4.0 UHS-II Card Reader USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08RF1QBTN
This card reader is listed as:
"Transmission Speed": 10Gbps
"Data Transfer Rate: 5000 Megabits Per Second, 10000 Megabits Per Second"
____________________
THE TEST:
I transferred 214 Nikon Z6ii Raw files and a few short MP4 videos from the CF card directly to my PC's desktop (Which has a M.2 SSD gen 3 drive), via the card reader and using the USB-C to USB-C cable.
____________________
THE RESULTS:
IT'S FAST!
I saw transfer speed hit over 600+ MB/s.
I think it went up to a MAX of around 630ish MB/s. But when i screen shot it the speed was jumping up and down from around 500ish MB/s to 630ish MB/s. Some where around there.
So when i screen shot it, it was at 590Mbps.
20Gbps? No where close BUT it was still REALLY fast.
Before my Nikon Z6ii upgrade i was shooting with a Nikon D750 and a 95 MB/s speed SD card.
The speed difference is HUGE.
____________________
NOTE:
I do see on the card reader product page, someone screen shot a read and write speed of 900+ MB/s. So there's either an issue with the USB-C cable, the CF card or..... MAYBE it's just the USB-C port on my motherboard is not performing to it's MAX potential.
Most likely an issue with my USB C port? (I don't know)
____________________
THE CONCLUSION:
I doubt you'll get the MAX speed out of this equipment but it's still plenty fast. This is a huge upgrade for me doing photography vs when i was using a slow 95 MB/s SD cards with my Nikon D750 DSLR camera.
Pro Grade sells their own card reader which cost more. There is a chance using the Pro Grade card reader you may see even more speed when transferring files. But if i can't get the MAX speed already i doubt the pro grade reader will work any better AND this card reader and setup is more than fast enough.
So i'm very happy with this setup. I highly recommend it for photographers / videographers.
The only bottle neck left is software. Adobe Lightroom can be ridiculously slow. It's now my last major bottle neck.
I recently took tjhe camera and this card on a cruise to Alaska and it worked perfectly. I shot a bit of 4K video as well, but probably not enough to say whether the card gets hot or causes the camera to shut down. I did not shoot 8K video, which is where the overheating problems are supposed to happen.
No problem downloading the 2,000 50MB raw photos I took and there was plenty of room for more.
The price is right and the card works in the Z8.
One of the cards works with no issues, so I am very confident the second card is defective.
The second card has constant problems reading and maintaining connection with the computer both wired to the Nikon Z6II and also using the ProGrade Digital CFexpress Type B and SD UHS-II Dual-Slot Memory Card Reader. In the reader when it stops working it stops both the CFExpress and SD slots from working properly.
I have tried to contact ProGrade through their website, by email, and by phone over a period of several days during business hours and cannot reach anyone for Warranty service/replacement.
I recommend to stay away from ProGrade for this reason. I will be buying different brand CFExpress cards in the future.
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PS - I was asked to rate whether the card is ' water resistant' for this review. I confess that I have not had a chance to assess this feature and I really hope that you never ever have to test this feature!! Stay dry!