Description
Lexar Professional 512 GB CFast Card
The Lexar Professional 512 GB CFast Card is built for today’s most demanding cinema-quality productions and high-end 4K workflows. Designed to meet the exacting needs of professional content creators, this CFast 2.0 card delivers extraordinary speed thresholds and generous capacity to capture longer takes, multiple takes, and high-bitrate RAW and 4K assets without interruption. With its 512 GB capacity and the renowned Lexar 3500x performance class, this card enables camera operators, DITs, and editors to streamline their cinema-grade production pipelines—from field capture to post-production—while maintaining reliability, consistency, and cinematic quality. Whether you’re shooting documentary, narrative features, music videos, or commercial spots, the Lexar Professional 512 GB CFast Card is engineered to handle the most demanding codecs and frame rates with confidence.
- Extreme speed for cinema-quality 4K and beyond: The Lexar Professional 3500x CFast 2.0 card is crafted to deliver sustained high-speed performance, allowing you to record high-bitrate 4K and 6K content with fewer frame drops. With a 3500x speed rating equivalent to roughly 525 MB/s read and up to 440 MB/s write, you can work with high-end codecs and data-intensive workflows without compromising efficiency.
- Massive 512 GB capacity for long takes: A generous 512 GB capacity reduces the need for frequent card swaps on long shoots. This capacity is ideal for extended takes, multi-camera setups, or high-frame-rate sequences, helping keep production moving smoothly and reducing downtime for media management.
- Professional reliability you can trust: Lexar is known for rugged, dependable media designed to meet professional standards. The Lexar Professional 512 GB CFast Card is built to withstand the rigors of field production and demanding post-production environments, delivering consistent performance when it matters most.
- Optimized workflow for cinema-grade cameras: Designed to integrate seamlessly with cinema cameras and high-end camcorders that support CFast 2.0, this card helps filmmakers maintain a smooth shooting rhythm. Its high-speed performance supports sophisticated capture pipelines, from RAW to ProRes RAW and other high-efficiency codecs, enabling faster handoffs to editors and faster turnaround times.
- Comprehensive data protection and compatibility: The Lexar Professional 512 GB CFast Card is engineered for broad camera compatibility and dependable data retention. It supports consistent recording across diverse production environments and works well with existing media-management workflows, reducing the risk of data loss and ensuring secure archiving of your critical footage.
Technical Details of Lexar Professional 512 GB CFast Card
- Capacity: 512 GB
- Card type: CFast 2.0
- Speed rating: 3500x (approx. 525 MB/s read, up to 440 MB/s write)
- Video support: Optimized for cinema-quality 4K video and beyond
- Form factor: CFast memory card designed for professional cinema cameras and high-end camcorders
how to install Lexar Professional 512 GB CFast Card
Follow these simple steps to install and start using your Lexar Professional 512 GB CFast Card in compatible cameras and devices:
- Power down your camera or device before inserting or removing the card to prevent data corruption.
- Open the media slot cover on your camera and insert the CFast card with the label oriented toward you, ensuring it clicks into place securely.
- Power on the camera and navigate to the media or recording settings. Format the CFast card if prompted, using the camera’s built-in format function to ensure optimal compatibility and performance.
- Set your recording parameters (codec, frame rate, resolution, and bitrate) according to the project requirements, then begin shooting. The card’s high-speed performance supports demanding codecs and high data rates without interruption.
- After recording, power down the camera, eject the card, and offload the footage to your editing workstation or media management system using a reliable reader capable of handling CFast 2.0 media.
Frequently asked questions
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What is CFast 2.0?
CFast 2.0 is a professional-grade memory card standard designed for high-speed data capture used in cinema cameras and other advanced recording devices. It offers fast read/write speeds suitable for high-bitrate codecs and 4K/5K workflows. -
What codecs and frame rates is this card optimized for?
The Lexar 3500x CFast 2.0 card is optimized for cinema-quality workflows, including high-bitrate 4K, RAW, and ProRes-like formats. Exact codec compatibility depends on your camera model, but this card is designed to handle demanding codecs and elevated frame rates commonly used in professional productions. -
Is 512 GB enough for a day of shooting?
Capacity needs vary by codec, resolution, and shooting duration. With 512 GB, you can shoot longer takes or multiple takes in high-quality formats before needing to offload media. Always plan for additional cards as a backup, and consider your shoot’s codec and frame rate when estimating duration. -
How does the 3500x speed rating benefit my workflow?
A higher speed rating ensures rapid data transfer to cards in-camera and faster offloading during dailies. This reduces downtime, accelerates post-production, and minimizes the risk of dropped frames during recording in high-bitrate 4K or RAW formats. -
Is the Lexar Professional 512 GB CFast Card compatible with multiple cameras?
Compatibility depends on the camera’s supported media and the CFast 2.0 standard. This card is designed for broad compatibility with professional cinema cameras and high-end recorders that support CFast 2.0 media.
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