Fast, rugged and cinema‑ready 512GB CFast 2.0 card delivering 550 MB/s reads, 530 MB/s writes and reliable VPG130‑certified performance for flawless 4K and high‑bit‑rate professional production.
The Exascend Essential CFast 2.0 512GB card is engineered to meet the demanding requirements of modern digital cinema, delivering professional‑grade performance, exceptional stability and rugged reliability for filmmakers who refuse to compromise. Designed with high‑end cinematography in mind, it offers fast, consistent throughput that enables smooth capture of high‑resolution formats including 4K and high‑bit‑rate recording modes. Sustained read speeds reach up to 550 MB/s while sustained write speeds climb to 530 MB/s, ensuring the card keeps pace with advanced cinema cameras and prevents dropped frames during fast‑action sequences or long‑form recording.
Built for harsh environments, the card withstands dust, moisture, impacts, x‑ray exposure and magnetic interference, making it suitable for shoots ranging from desert landscapes to frozen locations. Its CFast 2.0 form factor ensures broad compatibility with popular cinema systems such as Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera models, URSA Mini Pro series and Canon Cinema EOS cameras. With optimized power efficiency, the card operates cool and stable over extended sessions, helping filmmakers maintain uninterrupted productivity throughout the shoot.
The Essential CFast 2.0 512GB card is engineered using enterprise‑grade components and Exascend’s in‑house firmware technologies, including Afterburner acceleration and advanced performance‑stabilizing algorithms that ensure consistent write behavior under heavy load. Creators benefit from rapid file transfers that significantly shorten turnaround time in post‑production workflows. The card’s robust design is backed by Exascend’s limited lifetime warranty and factory‑level data recovery, giving professionals complete confidence that their material remains secure and accessible in every production scenario.
| 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 |