Sony has unveiled more details about its new range of CompactFlash cards. There will be two 133x speed cards (2GB, 4Gb) which offer a data transfer rate of 20MB/s, and three 66x speed cards (1Gb, 2Gb, 4Gb).The Sony CompactFlash cards will be available from May 2007, pricing to be announced.

Sony Press Release

Sony announces its first CompactFlash product line-up

Meeting the speed and performance requirements of D-SLR camera users

Following its announcement to enter the CompactFlash market, Sony Europe’s Recording Media & Energy (RME) division today revealed the details of the initial product line-up. Targeted at the more price conscious consumer, there will be a range of three 66x transfer speed cards with capacities of 1GB, 2GB and 4GB. In addition, two higher-end, value added 133x transfer speed cards with 2GB and 4GB capacity, which are supported by Sony’s image recovery service, are targeted at the more ambitious amateur and semi-professional photographer. The new Sony CompactFlash cards will be branded as part of Sony’s ? (pronounced alpha) 100 D-SLR camera system.

The 66x transfer speed CompactFlash cards offer a data transfer rate of 10MB/s (read) and 9MB/s (write), while the 133x CompactFlash cards offer a data transfer rate of 20MB/s (read and write), allowing digital camera users to record more frames per second in continuous advance shooting mode and to transfer their images to the PC.

A 4GB CompactFlash card can hold up to 1,508 JPEG photos taken with 10 Megapixel resolution in ‘Standard’ image setting, or up to 968 photos in ‘Fine’ mode. Even if both RAW and JPEG image data are recorded, the 4GB card offers enough space for more than 200 digital photos.*

The new Sony CompactFlash cards are compatible with a wide range of products featuring a CompactFlash slot, including many digital cameras, printers and other imaging and computer peripherals. Many PCs feature built-in CompactFlash slots as standard and there are various adaptors and card readers available on the market to allow users to access and transfer their data onto CompactFlash cards using any PC or laptop.

The new Sony CompactFlash cards are robust and capable of operating in extreme working conditions, making them suitable for use in both hot and low temperatures. They come complete with a 5 year warranty providing peace of mind for its customers. In addition, the 133x transfer speed models are supported by Sony’s image recovery service.

The Sony CompactFlash cards will be available from May 2007.

Technical Specifications

Sony CompactFlash 66x range
Capacity / Model Code 1GB / NCFB1G
2GB /NCFB2G
4GB / NCFB4G
Operating Voltage 3.3V or 5V
Write Speed 9MB/s
Read Speed 10MB/s
Dimensions (WxHxD) 42.8 x 36.4 x 3.3 mm
Environmental Temperature 0 to 70 ºC
Warranty Time 5 years
Package Contents CompactFlash card, carrying case, operating instructions, warranty card

Sony CompactFlash 133x range
Capacity / Model Code
2GB / NCFC2G
4GB / NCFC4G
Operating Voltage 3.3V or 5V
Write Speed 20MB/s
Read Speed 20MB/s
Dimensions (WxHxD) 42.8 x 36.4 x 3.3 mm
Environmental Temperature -25 to 85 ºC
Warranty Time 5 years
Package Contents CompactFlash card, carrying case, operating instructions, warranty card
Support Image Recovery Service

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