Lexar CFexpress cards with enhanced read and write speed. No Limits.

Transcontinenta Group, distributor of Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory solutions, in the Benelux, UK, Ireland, Germany and Austria hereby announces the important update of Lexar’s Professional CFexpress Type-B Gold and Silver Series memory cards with significantly improved read and write speeds. Also a change in the suggested retail price has been implemented to make the Lexar Professional CFexpress cards and the CFexpress platform even more accessible and affordable for users.

With the new Lexar Professional CFexpress Type B memory cards, users can speed up their creative workflow with fast, high-capacity cards. Basically, there are no limits to what you can do.

Why use CFexpress instead of SD media cards in your camera?

There are some clear advantages to the use of CFexpress type B media cards over SD media cards, here are a few to consider:

• Faster read and write speeds, enabling faster data transfer and better performance for tasks that require high-speed data transfer, such as capturing 4K or 8K video
• Higher storage capacities, which has the advantage of being able to store more data, and capture more footage, before having to transfer files to a computer or storage device
• More durable, designed to withstand extreme temperatures, shock and vibration, making them ideal for use in harsh environments or outdoor activities
• They are being widely adopted by camera manufacturers, which means that they are likely to become the industry standard in the future

Overview of Lexar Professional CFexpress memory cards

The updated Lexar Professional CFexpress memory cards offer faster and more stable technology that allows users to support higher frame rates, more megapixels, and 4K, 6K, and 8K video. With Lexar's Silver, Gold, and Diamond Series CFexpress cards, users can enjoy the latest, fastest, and most stable technology in their photo/video cameras at a very affordable price.

• The Lexar Silver Series includes 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB memory cards with read speeds of 1750mb/sec and write speeds of 1300mb/sec, with a recommended retail price of €149.99, €199.99, and €299.99 respectively.
• The Lexar Gold Series includes 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB memory cards with read speeds of 1750MB/sec and write speeds of 1500MB/sec. Suggested retail prices are €189.99, €249.99, €499.99, €579.99 (RED certified), and €889.99 (RED certified) respectively.
• The Lexar Diamond Series includes 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB memory cards with read speeds of 1900mb/sec and write speeds of 1700mb/sec at a suggested retail price of €294.99, €469.99, and €879.99 respectively. The Diamond range is VPG400 certified, making it ideal for recording high quality video. It is also worth noting that the Lexar Professional CFexpress Type B Card Diamond Series recently won the international TIPA Award for 'Best Storage Media'
• The Lexar Gold Series for CFexpress Type-A includes 80GB, 160GB and 320GB memory cards with read speeds of 900MB/s and write speeds of 800MB/s at a recommended retail price of €164.99, €314.99 and €624.99 respectively. The Gold range for CFexpress Type A is also VPG400 certified

Cameras that support CFexpress Type B cards

There are several cameras that support both SD and CFexpress Type B cards via a dual memory card slot. Some of the more popular camera models include: Canon EOS R5, Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II and Panasonic Lumix S5. The latest Sony A7S III, A7 IV and A7 RV cameras support the CFexpress Type-A cards.

It's worth noting that cameras that support CFexpress Type B cards tend to be more expensive than those that only support SD cards. However, professionals who require high-speed data transfer and larger storage capacities often opt for CFexpress Type B cards.

Latest  CFexpress technology

With the new Lexar CFexpress memory cards, users can upgrade from older and slower technology (XQD) to the latest  CFexpress technology at a much more affordable price. This new technology is especially important for entry-level and mid-range cameras that support CFexpress technology, allowing users to enjoy faster and more stable technology while capturing high-quality video and photos.

Lexar's mission is to offer a complete portfolio of memory cards to meet the needs of both enthusiasts and professionals. The company is committed to bringing the latest, fastest, and most stable technology available to everyone at an affordable price.

Lexar Professional CFexpress memory cards are available at your favorite retailer.