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The new SanDisk 4TB and 8TB Desk Drive SSDs are on sale and in stock at B&H.

From Western Digital:

Western Digital Now Offers a Fast, Powerful 8TB Desktop SSD to Help Creators Unlock the Potential of Their Digital Content

Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC) has expanded its SanDisk portfolio with the new 8TB* SanDisk® Desk Drive, its highest capacity yet on an external desktop solid state drive (SSD). Featuring the speed and reliability of an SSD, this new class of drives gives content creators and business professionals an easy way to back up and access their high-resolution photos, videos and files quickly in a single, convenient location. From photo and video pros to tech enthusiasts, there are a growing number of digital creators generating massive amounts of content who need flexible high-capacity storage solutions to do more, faster.

“As digital content creation continues to soar, there is an increasing need for high-performing and high-capacity storage solutions to help manage and preserve it. Expanding our SSD portfolio is the first step in offering creators backup solutions that deliver the speed and flexibility they need to unlock their creativity,” says Susan Park, Vice President, Consumer Solutions, Western Digital. “By next year, we expect to double the capacity of the SanDisk Desk Drive from 8TB to 16TB on a single desktop SSD.”

The SanDisk Desk Drive key features include:

• Capacity – 4TB and 8TB capacities* for photo and video collections, CAD files or 3D renders, large AI-generated files, music libraries, important documents, and more.
• Performance – Faster content access, for even the heaviest files like 8K videos, with read speeds up to 1,000 MB/s¹ – up to 4x faster than a desktop HDD³.
• Backup – Quickly back up photos, videos, and files with SSD speeds using Apple Time Machine or make backups automatic with the included downloadable Acronis® True Image™ for Western Digital backup software².
• Design – The compact, modern style, recognized as a 2024 Red Dot Design Award recipient⁴, maximizes desk space and feels natural in any professional or home setting.
• Compatibility – Works with Windows® or macOS out of the box with exFAT formatting, using the included USB Type-CTM cable.

Featuring a three-year limited warranty⁵, the 4TB* SanDisk Desk Drive (U.S. MSRP $379.99) and 8TB* SanDisk Desk Drive (U.S. MSRP $699.99) are available now for purchase at the Western Digital Store and authorized SanDisk retailers, e-tailers, and distributors.

Again, the new SanDisk 4TB and 8TB Desk Drive SSDs are on sale and in stock at B&H.

* 1TB = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes. Actual user capacity less.

¹ Up to 1000 MB/s read speeds. Based on internal testing; performance may be lower depending upon host device, interface, usage conditions, and other factors. 1MB=1,000,000 bytes.

² Download and installation required. Terms and conditions apply. User account registration may be required.

³ Based on internal testing against the 8TB WD My Book desktop HDD.

⁴ The “Red Dot” is an award recognizing high design quality. The international “Red Dot” jury awards the seal of quality to products that feature outstanding design.

⁵ See www.sandisk.com/wug.

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I've been using Nextorage's CFexpress Type A cards for a few months, trusting them for my most important shoots, including the total solar eclipse and my daughter's university graduation.

Review: Nextorage CFexpress Type A Memory Card

From Nextorage:

CFexpress™ Type A Memory Card NX-A1PRO Series/NX-A1SE Series Now on Sale Nextorage Corporation

(President: Katsuyuki Honda; Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan) announces the release of the NX-A1PRO and NX-A1SE series of CFexpress Type A memory cards on 9th May 2024 at Amazon.com.

NX-A1PRO Series

• NX-A1SE1920G Best-in-class read and write speeds of up to 950 MB/s and 950 MB/s, respectively [1] [2]
• Minimum continuous write speed of 850 MB/s for high-speed continuous shooting [1] [2]
• Stable high-speed continuous shooting and movie recording with our unique low power consumption technology
• VPG400 compatible

NX-A1SE Series

• Best-in-class read up to 950 MB/s[1], write up to 950 MB/s[1]
• High-capacity lineup for long time video recording
• VPG200 compatible

In the photographic and imaging industry, where camera performance continues to evolve and image quality and resolution continue to increase, we are launching the CFexpress Type A memory cards to meet the needs for recording video and still images at the highest image quality.

Expands its product portfolio for professional imaging with the addition of CFexpress Type A memory cards to its existing SD memory card and CFexpress Type B memory card products. We are expanding our product lineup for consumers to meet the photographic needs of more customers.

The NX-A1PRO series is a CFexpress Type A memory card for professional users who handle high-speed continuous shooting and high bit-rate video.

Best-in-class write/read speeds.

The maximum transfer rate of 950 MB/s for both write and read, the highest level in its class, and the minimum continuous write speed of 850 MB/s are achieved. [1] [3] The number of consecutive shots possible during high-speed continuous shooting has been increased, and the buffer memory release time has been shortened. This reduces the number of missed shots at the desired moment.

Dynamic Auto Power Save, a unique low-power consumption technology that stabilizes video recording.

Nextorage's unique power saving technology, "Dynamic Auto Power Save," reduces power consumption by up to 88% compared to the case without.[1]

In addition to reducing power consumption during video recording, thermal throttling* is also suppressed by reducing the temperature rise of the card itself. (*Thermal throttling: a control function that attenuates the transfer rate to prevent thermal runaway)

This enables stable video recording.

It also reduces the camera's battery consumption, which contributes to extending the available shooting time.[1]

VPG400 compliant, as required for professional video shooting.

All capacities comply with the Video Performance Guarantee VPG400 (minimum guaranteed continuous write speed: 400 MB/s). It has the specifications required for professional video recording.

Abundant lineup of capacities for various applications

80 GB/160 GB capacity lineup for high-speed continuous shooting of still images and VPG200 for video shooting requiring.

High capacity 320 GB/640 GB available.

The CFexpress Type A is now available to professional users who have not yet used the CFexpress Type A. We want our customers to experience the performance of our 40GB capacity at an affordable price.

The NX-A1SE series is a CFexpress Type A memory card for video creators who shoot long, high-quality videos.

Best-in-class write/read speeds.

Achieves a class-leading maximum write/read transfer rate of 950 MB/s. [1] Reduces data transfer time after shooting.

High-capacity lineup for long-time video recording

The high-capacity lineup of 480 GB,960 GB and 1,920 GB supports long-time movie recording, and is ideal for switching from SD cards, as it dramatically improves shooting time and data transfer speeds compared to SDXC UHS-II memory cards.

VPG200 compliant for stable, high quality video recording

All capacities comply with the Video Performance Guarantee VPG200 (guaranteed minimum continuous write speed: 200 MB/s). It has the specifications required for professional video recording.

Durability[3]

Both the NX-A1PRO and NX-A1SE series are durable and come with a 5-year warranty in accordance with CompactFlash Association regulations.

Heat resistance: -10 °C to 70 °C (guaranteed operating temperature)

Shock resistance (EIA-364-27A compliant)

X-ray resistant (ISO7816-1 compliant)

UV resistant (ISO7816-1 compliant)

Magnetic resistance (based on Nextorage's own testing)

Electrostatic resistance (conforms to IEC 61000-4-2)

Sales Price and Sales Information

NXA1PRO & A1SE series will be available at the Amazon.com Nextorage store, from May, 2024

Selling price

NX-A1PRO Series

NX-A1PRO640G $749.99
NX-A1PRO320G $439.99
NX-A1PRO160G $229.99
NX-A1PRO80G $164.99
NX-A1PRO40G $89.99

NX-A1SE series

NX-A1SE1920G $899.99
NX-A1SE960G $499.99
NX-A1SE480GB $199.99

Orders

Nextorage CFexpress Type A Memory Cards are available at Amazon.

Note:

[1] Capacity is shown as 1 trillion bytes equals 1 TB and 1 billion bytes equals 1 GB. Actual usable space will be less than indicated due to the system file area.

[2] Data speed under our specified conditions. Speeds may vary depending on measurement conditions.

[3] All durability values are based on Nextorage test conditions. IEC degree of protection IP6X: Proven to be totally impervious to dust.

IEC degree of protection IP5X: Proven to be impervious to dust to the extent that it can cause harm.

IEC degree of protection IPX8: No water ingress after 72 hours of submersion in tap water at room temperature at a depth of 5 m.

IEC degree of protection IPX7: No water ingress after 30 minutes of temporary submersion in tap water at room temperature at a constant depth of 1 m. Insertion and extraction resistance: The UHS-I connector has passed 10,000 insertion and extraction tests. Insertion/withdrawal resistance: Has passed 10,000 times insertion/withdrawal test with UHS-I connector.

X-ray/UV resistance: Complies with ISO7816-1 international standard.

Electrostatic discharge resistance: ±15kV in an air discharge has been verified in accordance with IEC61000-4-2 specified by IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission). 2,500 gauss is equivalent to about 30,000 times stronger than the electromagnetic field emitted by a typical microwave oven. Design, specifications and prices are subject to change without notice.

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Image quality, vignetting, flare, and distortion test results, along with specs and standard product images, are now available on the Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD Lens page.

This is the Tamron lens coming to the RF mount later this year. The full review is coming soon.

Here is a relevant comparison: Compared to the Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens

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From Sony:

Enjoy An Additional One-Year Warranty On New Sony Purchases + New Sony Camera, Lens, and Accessories Promotions

Sony is excited to announce that Sony customers can enjoy an additional one-year extended limited warranty on their purchases, doubling the existing warranty period to a total of two years, by just registering their product. This offer applies to products purchased between May 1, 2024, and September 30, 2024. Customers are simply required to register their product within 30 days of purchase via Sony Product Registration and provide an image of the purchase receipt from an authorized Sony retailer.

In tandem with the extended warranty, Sony is launching a series of promotions that are now live. A few highlights of the promotions include:

• Alpha 7R V: $400 off
• Alpha 7 IV: $200 off
• $100 off each for the 16-35mm G, 90mm F.2.8 Macro G OSS, 50mm F1.2 G Master, 35mm F1.4 G Master, ZV-1, and ZV-1 II.
• Sony microphones, and memory cards.

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From Delkin Devices:

Delkin Launches NEW CFexpress™ Type B 4.0 – NOT THE REAL STORY

Poway, CA, May 1, 2024 – Delkin Devices, a manufacturer of flash storage solutions and camera accessories, is excited to announce the launch of their brand-new line of BLACK CFexpress™ Type B 4.0 Memory Cards, but that’s not the real story. The REAL story is why you should TRUST Delkin by learning why they choose to use pSLC flash in their cards.

NAND flash is a non-volatile memory chip that can hold data even without power, and it is the heart of all memory cards. Manufacturers have tried to make it more dense and smaller in order to store more data for less money, but the ultimate result is a reduction in longevity and performance. This is quite the opposite of what is good for NAND memory cards. Photographers and videographers need to store photos and videos quickly, yet on a robust card that has longevity.

SLC flash is the most rugged and expensive type of flash due to its incredible endurance and performance, although its biggest downside is high cost and relatively small capacity size. The latest version of SLC that keeps the longevity, but improves the capacity (and price), is called pSLC (Pseudo SLC), which is what Delkin uses in their line of BLACK CFexpress™ Type B 4.0 (as well as Delkin SD BLACK Rugged V90) memory cards.

pSLC can read twice as fast as TLC (Triple-Level Cell) or even QLC (Quad-Level Cell), which is used by most card makers today. In addition, it can also be written up to six times as fast. pSLC has a life span between 7,000 and 28,000 TBW (Terabytes Written) depending on card capacity, in comparison to other flash types that only support 300 to 2,000 TBW before they begin to lose data and slow down. Yes, NAND flash does not last forever – something the industry does not talk about.

For the greatest value, a BLACK CFexpress™ Type B 4.0 memory card will provide maximum reliability, performance and endurance, compared to other cards on the market. It will even generate less heat, as it programs faster and will run fast longer. pSLC uses 1/3 of the NAND in the card and in all cases has more chips and blocks available. For example, a 4TB card is used to build a 1.3TB capacity BLACK card – the added flash offers more spare blocks, as well as better management to keep the card working at 100% performance. This results in less frequent reformatting.

Limited Time Offer from Delkin

Purchase (1) Delkin BLACK CFexpress™ Type B 4.0 memory card and receive (1) FREE Delkin ONE Bag. Simply email Delkin a copy of your receipt (ddugal@delkin.com), along with your full name and mailing address, and the item will be shipped out within 5 business days.

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Just posted: Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G Lens Review.

This lens is a great choice for APS-C general-purpose use.

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Tamron as shared the 1st Quarter 2024 Financial Results.

"In the interchangeable lens camera market, although DSLR cameras were weak, mirrorless cameras performed well, resulting in an overall double-digit increase on a volume and value basis."

"Interchangeable lenses market showed double-digit growth on both volume and value basis, reflecting the strong performance of the camera market."

"Sales of Own-Brand products increased by double digits, even excluding favorable foreign exchange effects, due to the impact of the launch of a new models last year and continued strong performance in the domestic and Chinese markets."

"Sales of OEM products more than doubled due to strong performance from the second half of the previous fiscal year."

Tamron now plans to introduce 7 new lens models in 2024, up from 6 in the original plan, and up from 5 in 2022 and 2023.