Reliable 256GB CFast 2.0 performance with 550 MB/s reads, 530 MB/s writes and cinema‑optimized stability for flawless 4K and high‑bit‑rate workflows in demanding production environments.
The Exascend Essential CFast 2.0 256GB card is engineered to deliver dependable, cinema‑optimized performance for filmmakers working with high‑resolution digital cinema cameras. Designed for demanding shooting conditions, it combines rugged durability with professional‑grade speed, making it perfectly suited for 4K and high‑bit‑rate workflows. With sustained read speeds reaching up to 550 MB/s and sustained write speeds up to 530 MB/s, the card maintains smooth recording performance even during complex scenes and extended takes, ensuring no dropped frames and no bottlenecks in your production pipeline.
Optimized for modern cinema systems, the Essential CFast 2.0 series is fully compatible with cameras such as the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K and 6K, Canon Cinema EOS models including the C200 and C300 Mark II, as well as the powerful URSA Mini Pro line. Its rugged structure resists dust, moisture, extreme temperatures, shocks, x‑ray exposure and magnetic interference, enabling filmmakers to shoot confidently in harsh or unpredictable environments. The 256GB capacity offers a dependable balance of recording space and workflow efficiency, ideal for documentaries, interviews, commercials and multi‑camera productions where reliability is essential.
With enterprise‑grade hardware design and Exascend’s in‑house firmware technologies such as Afterburner acceleration and write‑stability optimization, the card delivers consistent throughput under heavy data loads. Its efficient power consumption keeps devices running cooler for longer recording sessions, while fast offloading accelerates post‑production turnaround. Backed by a limited lifetime warranty and factory‑level data‑recovery support, the Essential CFast 2.0 256GB card provides filmmakers with a trusted, long‑term solution for high‑performance cinematography.
| Form factor | CFast 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Interface | SATA‑III, 6.0Gbps |
| Capacity / Part number | 1TB / EXSD3X001TB 512GB / EXSD3X512GB 256GB / EXSD3X256GB 128GB / EXSD3X128GB |
| Flash type | 3D TLC |
| Input voltage | 3.3V ±5% |
| Power consumption | Active <5.0W; Idle <0.9W |
| Max. sequential read | 550 MB/s (1TB/512GB/256GB/128GB) |
| Max. sequential write | 530 MB/s (1TB/512GB/256GB/128GB) |
| Sustained read | 520 MB/s (1TB/512GB/256GB/128GB) |
| Sustained write | 520 MB/s (1TB) 400 MB/s (512GB) 300 MB/s (256GB) 180 MB/s (128GB) |
| Operational temperature | -5°C ~ 70°C |
| Storage temperature | -40°C ~ 85°C |
| Max. TBW | 600 TB (1TB) 300 TB (512GB) 150 TB (256GB) 75 TB (128GB) |
| MTBF | 2,000,000 hours |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime |