Exascend has just released the Archon 1TB CFexpress 2.0 Type B Card which obtained the RED Approved certification for use with the RED V-RAPTOR. This card offers read speeds of up to 1.700MB/s and write speeds of up to 1.600MB/s. It is now available for pre-order for $1,199.99. With the release of the new DSCM3 lineup, including the KOMODO and V-RAPTOR cameras, RED has officially dropped their proprietary (and quite expensive) RED Mini Mag system in favor of more commonly adopted standards. In fact, the RED KOMODO records on CFAST 2.0 cards, while the V-RAPTOR relies on the CFexpress 2.0 Type B standard. This opens up the possibility for RED users to choose between a wider variety of brands when picking up their cards. Moreover, it offers other companies in the industry the ability to develop third-party media. Chinese company Exascend took advantage of this opportunity by introducing the Exascend Archon 1TB CFexpress 2.0 Type B card which passed the RED Approval exams with full marks. Let’s take a closer look. The new Exascend CFexpress card is RED approved. Source: Exascend Exascend Archon 1TB – Overview This new card can store up to 1TB of data. It can reach a maximum read speed of 1700MB/s and write speeds of 1600MB/s. These numbers ensure that the card is fast enough to support the RED V-RAPTOR’s 8K REDCODE RAW recording mode at 120fps. Exascend Archon 1TB CFExpress 2.0 Type B Card. Source: Exascend Reliability level: RED approved RED has put this CFexpress...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 13 December, 2021