How CFast look inside (in short - simple cheap SMI controller + usual NAND chips_:

Cfast to SSD

YES YES YES, was researching this the other day, but didn't find the video, only adaptors. Thanks for sharing the video @VK! (I don't have an URSA yet-but its good to know this is working well!)

I disagree that it will 'save money in long run' looking at SSD price, its saves money NOW! (maybe a company can come out with a custom made SSD adaptor for this usage?)

SanDisk Extreme Pro CFast 2.0

http://www.focus-numerique.com/test-3244/carte-memoire-sandisk-extreme-pro-cfast-1.html

On the Atomos Support site under certified drives, they recommend Lexar Professional 3400x cfast type II cards for use with the ninja star. This means the DeLock adapter should work (cfast type II dimensions). Yay! Gonna get one for my G7...

Awesome, Transcend is entering the CFast market. More competition, going to lead to lower prices.

"The CFX600 cards are available in 128GB($249), 256GB($499) and 512GB($949) capacities. "

http://www.camerasharp.com/transcend-to-release-cfast-2-0-cfx650600-memory-cards-for-professional-4k-uhd-video-recording/

i had post a new topic about using a normal 2.5 sata hard drive in the atomos ninja star . cfast card reader pins are the same as sata 2.5 hard drived i was able to connect one sata drive to cfast atomos usb card reader . and now i will connect sata drive to ninja star.
byby cfast cards and hello 2.5 hard drives

Sandisk unveiled significant upgrades to its SanDisk Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 memory card and announced that the SanDisk Extreme PRO SSD has been qualified for 4K capture. These two products expand SanDisk’s extensive portfolio of high-performance products designed for the professional broadcast, cinematography and photography industries.

“The performance demands for media and broadcast professionals continue to rise and SanDisk is committed to delivering leading-edge capture and storage technologies,” said Dinesh Bahal, vice president, product marketing, SanDisk. “The new SanDisk Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 card and SanDisk Extreme PRO SSD will help produce the highest quality content possible, and significantly improve workflow efficiency.”

As a follow-up to the world’s first CFast 2.0 card in 2013, the upgraded SanDisk Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 card will power the next generation of high-performance cameras and camcorders. The 128GB card delivers shot speed of up to 440MB/s* and data transfer speeds of up to 515MB/s* for extreme workflow efficiency. Additionally, the SanDisk Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 card combines the speed, capacity and performance needed to record cinema-quality 4K video (4096x2160p)1 in storage capacities of up to 128GB**, making it the right choice for demanding professionals.

With the rapid development in cinematography, the audience has also increased their demand for image quality. Transcend Information, Inc. (Transcend), a worldwide leader in storage and multimedia products, is proud to announce the launch of its CFast 2.0 CFX650 and CFX600 Memory Cards. Designed to support high-end 4K cameras and camcorders from the leading manufacturers and to meet the extreme demands of professional cinematography, Transcend’s CFX650 memory cards feature the fastest transfer speeds available on the current market, while CFX600 boast the highest storage capacity. Both cards are best suited for the professional cinematographers shooting high-resolution 4K and Full HD videos.

Transcend's CFast 2.0 CFX650 memory cards are available in 128GB($499) and 256GB($949), while the CFX600 cards are available in 128GB($249), 256GB($499) and 512GB($949) capacities. All Transcend CFast 2.0 cards are comprehensively tested for speed and reliability, and are backed by Transcend's Three-year Limited Warranty.

Shame! I need to return my adapter and buy some CFast cards, hopefully bundle with 2x 64gb cards and reader will be out soon.

Seems that that DeLock CFast SD card adapter won't work with the Ninja Star. Basically it's too thick to fit in the card slot.

CFast cards have the same physical dimensions as compact flash cards and like compact flash, they come in 2 different thicknesses: 3.3mm (Type I) and 5mm (Type II).

The Ninja Star only accepts Type I (3.3mm) cards, but that DeLock adapter has the dimensions of a Type II (5.5mm) card (which is actually mentioned in the specs for the adapter on the DeLock website: http://www.delock.com/produkte/G_61871/merkmale.html?setLanguage=en)

Confusing matters, if you look at the Atomos website, you'll see mention of CFast 1.0 and 2.0 (but nothing about Type I or II compatibility). The CFast version numbers (1.0 and 2.0) are something different entirely and indicate the speed of the card rather than it's physical dimensions.

I know there are more advanced ones, but I use crystalmark and a lot of other people do so, which I find useful since it provides a common frame of reference.