As film and video professionals from around the world flock to Las Vegas, Nevada, and cram into the bright and busy convention halls of NAB 2023, it’s always great to see how huge this industry really is — and how much it’s continuing to grow year after year.
While NAB is always a great place to check out the newest cameras and tech innovations, it’s also one of the best places to connect with some of your favorite brands and check out their most up-to-date products and offerings.
So, today let’s highlight one of the most consistent and most reliable brands at this year’s NAB Show with this feature on Lexar and their latest array of CFexpress and SD cards, lightning-fast readers, and durable and professional SSD options.
CFexpress and SD Cards
While many film and video professionals might be daydreaming in the clouds as camera-to-cloud technology continues to develop and remote workflows become more streamlined, there’s something to be said about the solid durability of CFexpress and SD cards and the physical trust you can rely on when your WiFi goes out.
That’s why Lexar is back with a new showcase line of CFexpress and SD cards which absolutely every film and video professional of any level should always have in their cameras at all times.
Lexar Professional CFexpress Type B Card DIAMOND
- 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Storage Capacity Options
- PCIe 3.0 x2 / NVMe Protocols
- Max Read Speed: 1900 MB/s
- Max Write Speed: 1700 MB/s
- Min. Sustained Write Speed: 1600 MB/s
- VPG-400 Compliant at 400 MB/s
- Records Raw 8K, 6K, 4K, and Beyond
- Records High-Quality Images
- Shock / Vibration / Temperature Proof
Lexar Professional CFexpress Type B Card GOLD
- 64GB / 128GB / 256GB / 512 GB / 1TB / 2TB Storage Capacity Options
- PCIe 3.0 x2 Bus
- Records Raw 8K Video
- Shock / Vibration / Temperature Proof
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
Lexar Professional CFexpress Type A Card GOLD
- 80GB / 160GB / 320GB Storage Capacity Options
- Max Read Speed: 900 MB/s
- Max Write Speed: 800 MB/s
- Min Write Speed: 700 MB/s
- VPG-400 Compliant at 400 MB/s
- Record 8K and 4K Video
- Record HFR Video up to 120 fps
- Record Raw Photos and Image Bursts
- Shock and Vibration Resistant
- Temperature Proof
Lexar Professional 2000x SDXC UHS-II Card GOLD
- 32GB / 64GB / 128GB /256GB Storage Capacity Options
- UHS-II / V90 / U3 / Class 10
- Max Read Speed: 300 MB/s
- Max Write Speed: 260 MB/s
- Min Write Speed: 90 MB/s
- Records Full HD, 3D, and 4K Video
- Water, Shock, Vibration, and X-Ray Proof
- Can Withstand Extreme Temperatures
- Built-In Write Protect Switch
Versatile Card Readers
Lexar also has a solid history of designing versatile card readers which are a key part of an efficient production workflow. These readers are rigorously tested and crafted from a compact and durable design which is great for run-and-gun productions and uses.
Readers are great options to bring with you on set as well as they’re far quicker than any camera-to-cloud setup, especially when you start handling your uploading and backing-up processes during production.
Here are two great options featured at NAB 2023 which are worth checking out today.
Lexar Professional CFexpress™ Type A / SD™ USB 3.2 Gen 2 Reader
- 1 x CFexpress Type A Card Slot
- 1 x SD Card Slot
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Standard (10 Gb/s)
- USB Type-C Connection
Price: $74.99
Lexar Professional CFexpress™ Type B USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Reader
- For Photo and Video Professionals
- 1 x CFexpress Type B Card Slot
- 20 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C Interface
- Data Transfer Speeds up to 1700 MB/s
- Transfer Raw 8K Video and Images
- Includes 2-in-1 USB Cable
Price: $49.99
SSDs
Finally, for those looking to simply store and access your data, Lexar has one of the better SSD options currently on the market with their SL200 Portable SSD. With speeds up to four times faster than traditional external hard drives, you can really access, move or backup all of your footage and files on the go.
Having a solid portable SSD in your bag either as a backup or as your primary way to save and access your footage can be a lifesaver and another workflow hack that you won’t find with any C2C production.
Lexar SL200 Portable SSD
- 512GB / 1TB / 2TB Storage Capacity
- USB 3.1 Type-C Interface
- 256-Bit AES Encryption
- Up to 550 MB/s Read Speed
- Up to 400 MB/s Write Speed
- Resists Harsh Temperatures and Vibration
These are just some of our highlighted selections from NAB 2023 though, there’s plenty more to check out from Lexar on the Lexar website.
No Film School's complete coverage of NAB 2023 is brought to you by Blackmagic Design and Lexar.
