CFast – BROADFIELD NEWS https://news.broadfield.com Distributor of Live Production Equipment for Resellers Only Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:53:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://news.broadfield.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/bdi-square-logo-150x150.png CFast – BROADFIELD NEWS https://news.broadfield.com 32 32 SanDisk Promo Period 2025 https://news.broadfield.com/sandisk-promo-period-2025/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:53:30 +0000 https://news.broadfield.com/?p=33964

SanDisk Promo Period 2025

SanDisk recently announced their new promo period running from November 20th thru December 1st, 2025. Contact your Broadfield sales rep at 800-634-5178 for more info.

Extreme Pro CFexpress Card Type B
Save $10.50 on 64GB
SKU: SDCFE064GANCNN
MPN: SDCFE-064G-ANCNN
$69.99 reg. MAP
$59.49 PROMO MAP

Save $10.00 on 256GB
SKU: SDCFE256GANCNN
MPN: SDCFE-256G-ANCNN
$139.99 reg. MAP
$129.99 PROMO MAP

Save $10.00 on 512GB
SKU: SDCFE512GANCNN
MPN: SDCFE-512G-ANCNN
$159.99 reg. MAP
$149.99 PROMO MAP

PRO-CINEMA CFexpress Type A Card
Save $20.00 on 480GB

SKU: SDCFEA480GGN4NN
MPN: SDCFEA-480G-GN4NN
$219.99 reg. MAP
$199.99 PROMO MAP

Save $20.00 on 960GB
SKU: SDCFEA960GGN4NN
MPN: SDCFEA-960G-GN4NN
$399.99 reg. MAP
$379.99 PROMO MAP

PRO-CINEMA CFexpress Type B Card
Save $10.00 on 320GB
SKU: SDCFEC320GGN4NN
MPN: SDCFEC-320G-GN4NN
$139.99 reg. MAP
$129.99 PROMO MAP

Save $20.00 on 640GB
SKU: SDCFEC640GGN4NN
MPN: SDCFEC-640G-GN4NN
$199.99 reg. MAP
$179.99 PROMO MAP

Save $10.00
Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 Memory Card – 128GB

SKU: SDCFSP128GA46D
MPN: SDCFSP-128G-A46D
$139.99 reg. MAP
$129.99 PROMO MAP

Save $7.00
CompactFlash Memory Card – 128GB

SKU: SDCFXS128GA46
MPN: SDCFXS-128G-A46
$69.99 reg. MAP
$62.99 PROMO MAP

Save $1.00
Ultra Dual Drive Luxe USB Type-C Flash Drive – 32GB
SKU: SDDDC4128GA46
MPN: SDDDC4-128G-A46
$18.99 reg. MAP
$17.99 PROMO MAP

Creator USB-C Flash Drive
Save $3.00 on 256GB

SKU: SDCZ75C256GG46
MPN: SDCZ75C-256G-G46
$26.99 reg. MAP
$23.99 PROMO MAP

Save $5.00 on 512GB
SKU: SDCZ75C512GG46
MPN: SDCZ75C-512G-G46
$49.99 reg. MAP
$44.99 PROMO MAP

Creator Phone Drive
Save $5.00 on 128GB
SKU: SDIXD0N128GGN6TP
MPN: SDIXD0N-128G-GN6TP
$49.99 reg. MAP
$44.99 PROMO MAP

Save $7.00 on 256GB
SKU: SDIXD0N256GGN6TP
MPN: SDIXD0N-256G-GN6TP
$69.99 reg. MAP
$62.99 PROMO MAP

Save $10.00
Extreme PRO SD UHS-II Card (V90)

SKU: SDSDXDM512GGN4IN
MPN: SDSDXDM-512G-GN4IN
$459.99 reg. MAP
$449.99 PROMO MAP

Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-II Card
Save $5.00 on 64GB

SKU: SDSDXEP064GANCIN
MPN: SDSDXEP-064G-ANCIN
$39.99 reg. MAP
$34.99 PROMO MAP

Save $10.00 on 128GB
SKU: SDSDXEP128GANCIN
MPN: SDSDXEP-128G-ANCIN
$49.99 reg. MAP
$39.99 PROMO MAP

Save $10.00 on 256GB
SKU: SDSDXEP256GANCIN
MPN: SDSDXEP-256G-ANCIN
$79.99 reg. MAP
$69.99 PROMO MAP

Save $20.00 on 512GB
SKU: SDSDXEP512GGN4IN
MPN: SDSDXEP-512G-GN4IN
$149.99 reg. MAP
$129.99 PROMO MAP

Creator SD UHS-II Card
Save $7.00 on 128GB
SKU: SDSDXEP128GGNCIS
MPN: SDSDXEP-128G-GNCIS
$49.99 reg. MAP
$42.99 PROMO MAP

Save $10.00 on 256GB
SKU: SDSDXEP256GGNCIS
MPN: SDSDXEP-256G-GNCIS
$84.99 reg. MAP
$74.99 PROMO MAP

Save $20.00 on 512GB
SKU: SDSDXEP256GANCIN
MPN: SDSDXEP-256G-ANCIN
$149.99 reg. MAP
$129.99 PROMO MAP

Creator microSD Card
Save $6.00 on 256GB

SKU: SDSQXAV256GGN6MS
MPN: SDSQXAV-256G-GN6MS
$35.99 reg. MAP
$29.99 PROMO MAP

Save $5.00 on 512GB
SKU: SDSQXAV512GGN6MS
MPN: SDSQXAV-512G-GN6MS
$54.99 reg. MAP
$49.99 PROMO MAP

Save $10.00
Extreme Portable SSD 4TB

SKU: SDSSDE614T00G25
MPN: SDSSDE61-4T00-G25
$309.99 reg. MAP
$299.99 PROMO MAP

Save $20.00
Creator Pro Portable SSD 1TB

SKU: SDSSDE81C1T00G25
MPN: SDSSDE81C-1T00-G25
$159.99 reg. MAP
$139.99 PROMO MAP

Contact your Broadfield Sales Rep at 800-634-5178 for more information!

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ProGrade Digital December Promotions https://news.broadfield.com/prograde-digital-december-promotions/ Mon, 11 Dec 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://news.broadfield.com/?p=27273

Dec 11th – 17th, 2023


ProGrade Digital CFexpress™ Type B 4.0 Memory Card (Gold)

  • READ SPEED: Up to 3400MB/s
  • WRITE SPEED: Up to 3000MB/s
  • DIMENSIONS: 29.6mm x 38.5mm x 3.8mm
  • Operating Temperature: -10°C to 70°C
  • Storing Temperature: -20°C to 85°C
  • FORM FACTOR: CFexpress Type-B
  • SAVE BATTERY: Low power consumption for extended battery life when recording continuous video.
  • REFRESH PRO: Compatible with Refresh Pro. This tool will ensure that your cards will always perform at their best. (Refresh Pro sold separately)

512GB (1-Pack)
SKU: PGCFX512GATNA
MPN: PGCFX512GATNA
$179.99 MSRP

512GB (2-Pack)
SKU: PGCFX512GAT2NA
MPN: PGCFX512GAT2NA
$323.99 MSRP

1TB (1-Pack)
SKU: PGCFX1TBATNA
MPN: PGCFX1TBATNA
$399.99 MSRP

1TB (2-Pack)
SKU: PGCFX1TBAT2NA
MPN: PGCFX1TBAT2NA
$719.99 MSRP

2TB (1-Pack)
SKU: PGCFX2TBATNA
MPN: PGCFX2TBATNA
$799.99 MSRP

2TB (2-Pack)
SKU: PGCFX2TBAT2NA
MPN: PGCFX2TBAT2NA
$1,439.99 MSRP

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NEW! ProGrade Dealer Programs Now At Broadfield https://news.broadfield.com/new-prograde-dealer-programs-now-at-broadfield/ Wed, 03 May 2023 14:51:22 +0000 https://news.broadfield.com/?p=25349

Call your Broadfield Sales Rep at 800-634-5178
for new ProGrade Digital Price Sheets!
All new dealer program means better pricing & better dealer margins!


CFexpress™ Type B 2.0 Memory Card (Cobalt)

  • Max Read: 1700 MB/s
  • Max Write: 1500 MB/s

starting at
$179.99 MSRP


CFexpress™ 2.0 Type B Memory Card (Gold)

  • Max Read: 1700 MB/s
  • Max Write: 1300 MB/s

starting at
$99.99 MSRP


CFexpress Type B and SDXC UHS-II Dual-slot Card Reader | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (PG05.5)

Data transfer speed of up to 10Gb/s (1.25GB/s)

SKU: PGRWCFXSDANA
MPN: PGRWCFXSDANA

$79.99 MSRP


CFexpress™ 2.0 Type A Memory Card (Cobalt)

  • Max Read: 800 MB/s
  • Max Write: 700 MB/s

starting at
$364.99 MSRP


CFast™ 2.0 Cobalt Memory Card

  • Max Read: Up to 550MB/s
  • Max Write: Up to 470MB/s

starting at
$329.99 MSRP


CFast and SD UHS-II Dual-Slot Memory Card Reader USB 3.2 (PG02)

TRANSFER SPEED:
Up to 10Gb/s (1.25GB/s)

SKU: PGRWCFASDANA
MPN: PGRWCFASDANA

$79.99 MSRP


SDXC UHS-II V90 300R Memory Card

  • Up to 300MB/s: Read Speed
  • Write Speed: Up to 250MB/s

starting at
$79.99 MSRP


SDXC UHS-II V60
250R Memory Card

  • Up to 250MB/s: Read Speed
  • Write Speed: Up to 130MB/s

starting at
$54.99 MSRP


SD UHS-II Dual-Slot Memory Card Reader USB 3.2 Gen 2 (PG08)

TRANSFER SPEED
Up to 10Gb/s (1.25GB/s)

SKU: PGRWCFXTASDANA
MPN: PGRWCFXTASDANA

$79.99 MSRP

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Devotion Film Captured on ProGrade Digital Memory Cards – Erik Messerschmidt https://news.broadfield.com/devotion-film-captured-on-prograde-digital-memory-cards-erik-messerschmidt/ Fri, 03 Mar 2023 17:08:30 +0000 https://news.broadfield.com/?p=24649 In a recent case study, Cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt talks about how ProGrade Digital opened up his creative world by capturing many of the aerial sequences on the major film, Devotion. To capture the aerial sequences, Messerschmidt used ProGrade’s CFast 1TB memory cards. Check out the case study here!

Learn more about ProGrade Digital here!

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ProGrade’s 3rd-Gen CFast 2.0 Cards are its Fastest Ever https://news.broadfield.com/progrades-3rd-gen-cfast-2-0-cards-are-its-fastest-ever/ Fri, 02 Dec 2022 15:00:00 +0000 https://news.broadfield.com/?p=23862

In an article written by Jaron Schneider for PetaPixel, he discusses the brand new ProGrade CFast cards. ProGrade Digital has recently announced it’s new third-gen CFast cards, which are their fastest ever. CFast has a maximum transfer speed of 600 MB/s, but to this day no manufacturer has been able to hit that limit. Conversely, CFexpress can get much, much faster, and current cards already exceed the fastest that CFast was ever able to achieve.

ProGrade Digital provides the highest quality, best performing digital memory cards for professionals who capture using DSLR, Mirrorless, and Digital Cinema Camcorders. ProGrade’s CFast ™ 2.0, 3rd generation Cobalt memory cards, are guaranteed to perform at a sustained read speed of up to 550MB/s and sustained write speed of up to 470MB/s. The card is Video Performance Grade 130 (VPG 130), which guarantees that write speed within the camera will not drop below 130MB/second—a level required by high-performance cameras, allowing precise capture without dropping frames when creating 8K, 6K, 4K, Full HD and high bit rate RAW and MPEG-4 files.

The reason CFast can’t hit those higher speeds is that it uses the SATA interface, while CFexpress uses PCIe. SATA’s true speed cap is not theoretical, so it’s not actually possible to go faster than 600 MB/s on the format. As 6K and 8K cameras have become more common, SATA isn’t able to grow with those needs, which is why the PCIe format CFexpress has become so popular.

ProGrade Digital’s third-generation CFast 2.0 Cobalt series memory cards are available in 320GB and 650GB capacities and provide read speeds of up to 550MB/s, burst write speeds of up to 520MB/s, and sustained write speeds of up to 470MB/s. That performance is just slightly better than what the company was able to squeeze out of its previous Cobalt series cards, which promised read speeds of up to 525 MB/s and write speeds of up to 445 MB/s.

The new third-generation CFast 2.0 Cobalt series memory cards will be available to purchase in late December.

Read the full article from PetaPixel HERE

Learn more about ProGrade Digital HERE

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Angelbird Black Friday Specials https://news.broadfield.com/angelbird-black-friday-specials-2/ Wed, 16 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0000 https://news.broadfield.com/?p=23655

Angelbird Black Friday Specials
November 18th – December 31st, 2022


Angelbird AV PRO CFexpress MK2 Type B 1TB

Features: 

  • CFexpress™ 2.0 | Type B
  • Read Speed 1785 MB/s
  • Write Speed 1550 MB/s
  • Sustained Performance for RAW 12K+
  • Highest Capacity Available

SKU: AVP1T0CFXBMK2
MPN: AVP1T0CFXBMK2

$479.99 MSRP
$349.99 MSRP
11/18 – 12/31/22 Only!


AngelBird AV Pro CF 1TB

  • Sustained read speeds up to 550MB/s and sustained write speeds up to 430MB/s
  • Sequential read speeds of up to 560MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 550MB/s
  • CFast 2.0 compliant
  • Stable Stream
  • X-ray & magnetic proof
  • ESD & overload protection

SKU: AVP1TBCF
MPN: AVP1TBCF

$699.99 MSRP
$509.99 MSRP
11/18 – 12/31/22 Only!


Angelbird AV PRO CF 512GB

  • Sustained read speeds up to 550MB/s and sustained write speeds up to 430MB/s
  • Sequential read speeds of up to 560MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 550MB/s
  • CFast 2.0 compliant
  • Stable Stream
  • X-ray & magnetic proof
  • ESD & overload protection

SKU: AVP512CF
MPN: AVP512CF

$529.99 MSRP
$399.99 MSRP
11/18 – 12/31/22 Only!

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Angelbird AtomX CFast Adapter https://news.broadfield.com/angelbird-atomx-cfast-adapter/ Thu, 06 May 2021 21:00:00 +0000 https://news.broadfield.com/?p=18467

AtomX CFast Adapter

The core of Angelbird products are designed to support all your creative needs. Across camera, recorder and codecs we’ve got all the media angles covered. The AtomX CFast Adapter opens the option of CFast 2.0 Type I recording on Atomos Devices. Combined with the Angelbird AV PRO CF – CFast 2.0 memory card, capture high-resolution and high-frame rate files in compressed and RAW formats.

#ATOMXMINICFAPK

$79.99 MSRP

For Use with Atomos Ninja V, Ninja V+, Shogun 7 & Neon

Ninja V

Thin 5 inch 4Kp60 HDR Monitor Recorder

#NINJAV
$599.00 MSRP

Ninja V+

5″ 8K HDMI H.265 Monitor Recorder

#NINJAVPLUS
$1,499.00 MSRP

Shogun 7

7″ HDR Pro/Cinema Monitor Recorder-Switcher

#SHOGUN7
$1,299.00 MSRP

Neon 17″
#ATOMNEO171
$3,999.00 MSRP

Neon 24″
#ATOMNEO241
$6,499.00 MSRP


Angelbird AV Pro CFast 2.0 Cards

Exceptional production quality demands peak performance recording. Angelbird’s CFast 2.0 cards are the choice of camera manufactures because they lead the industry for highest sustained speed performance throughout the capacity of the card. With a sustained write speed of 450 MB/s, confidently explore uninterrupted shooting in all cinematic modes, including 4K DCI RAW, Ultra HD, and Full HD video, as well rapid burst photography.

256GB
#AVP256CF

$289.99 MSRP

512GB
#AVP512CF

$529.99 MSRP

1TB
#AVP1TBCF

$699.99 MSRP


Broadfield is your source for all Angelbird solutions for Atomos

Angelbird AtomX 4K RAW
 Ready for anything your Atomos recorder can throw at it. Records high frame rates in ProRes RAW, CDNG RAW at 30p with ease, thanks to the unique feature set and its sustained write speed up to 520 MB/s.

500GB
#4KRAWATOM500

$429.99 MSRP

1TB
#4KRAWATOM1000

$699.99 MSRP

2TB
#4KRAWATOM2000

$999.99 MSRP

4TB
#4KRAWATOM4000

$2,299.99 MSRP


Angelbird AtomX SSDMini
Sustained read speeds of 540 MB/s and write speeds of 500 MB/s, captures CDNG up to 4K 30p, ProRes RAW HQ 5.7K up to 30p, plus 4K 60p and 2K 240p.

500GB
#ATOMXMINI500PK

$199.99 MSRP

1TB
#ATOMXMINI1000PK

$399.99 MSRP

2TB
#ATOMXMINI2000PK

$549.99 MSRP


Atomos AtomX SSDMini Handle 
 This Handle Adapter for AtomX SSDmini from Atomos is designed to attach to the slim AtomX SSDmini drive which supports usage with various Atomos recorders.

#ATOMXSSDH1
$36.50 MSRP

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Angelbird CFast and CFExpress Cards are Fast and Reliable https://news.broadfield.com/angelbird-cfast-and-cfexpress-cards-are-fast-and-reliable/ Wed, 28 Apr 2021 18:10:00 +0000 https://news.broadfield.com/?p=18347 After CineChimp experienced every filmmakers and photographers worst nightmare, losing data on a project, he knew he had to find a reliable memory card. Angelbird cards were his solution. With their outstanding customer support and their free data recovery service, plus their well designed products and great pricing, CineChimp knew Angelbird was for him. Check out his YouTube video going over Angelbird’s CFast and CFExpress cards below.

In my search it didnt take long to realise who is making the most progress in affordable media cards for high resolution cameras. This is how I found ANGELBIRD and there line of excellent products. A for sure this video is not sponsored. This is my personal opinion for products that I have paid my own money for. I have been in the film industry for a very long. And never before have I ever lost any data on a project. But it was only a matter of time before what happened, happened. This sent me on a mad search for a company that had a data recovery service for their camera cards. This is how I found Angelbird cards and readers.

CineChimp

Check out the video on YouTube here!

Learn more about Angelbird here!

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Broadfield Is Your Source For RED Komodo And These RED Approved Komodo Accessories https://news.broadfield.com/broadfield-is-your-source-for-red-komodo-and-these-red-approved-komodo-accessories/ Mon, 14 Dec 2020 14:47:57 +0000 https://news.broadfield.com/?p=17208

RED KOMODO 6K inventory cannot ship fast enough and Broadfield is working with RED to get and allocate units to RED Authorized Dealers as quickly as possible. Get ready for your shipment by adding these RED approved 3rd party accessories from Angelbird, ProGrade, SmallHD and GDU. Broadfield is your source for all of these products and more!

RED KOMODO 6K

The new sensor in KOMODO is a 6K S35 global shutter sensor that breaks new technical ground by eliminating the need to sacrifice dynamic range and meets the RED standard of unmatched imagery without any creative or technical compromises

#RED7100333
MPN: 710-0333

$5,995 MSRP


KOMODO Starter Kit

This pre-bundled setup is perfect for content creators and run & gun operators. Including KOMODO 6K with the wing grip and RF to EF adapter with ND filter. Also includes media and media reader, PTAP to Power Cable and Timecode cable

#RED7100339
MPN: 710-0339

$7,200 MSRP


KOMODO Produciton Kit

Get everything from the Starter Pack plus additonal production-level accessories including Expander Module and Outrigger Handle. As with the Starter Pack, KOMODO 6K Production Pack comes with the Wing Grip and RT to EF Adapter With ND Filter

#RED7100340
MPN: 710-0340

$8,200.00 MSRP


Broadfield Is Your Source For Angelbird & ProGrade CFast 2.0 Storage Solutions

Angelbird AV Pro CFast 2.0
Memory Cards

DescriptionPart #MSRP
512GB CFast 2.0AVP512CF$529.90
512GB CFast 2.0 (2-Pack)AVP512CFX2$999.90
512GB CFast 2.0 (4-Pack)AVP512CFX4$1,949.90
1TB CFast 2.0AVP1TBCF$899.99
$699.99
On Sale thru 12/31/2020!  
1TB CFast 2.0 (2-Pack)AVP1TBCFX2$1,769.90
1TB CFast (4-Pack)AVP1TBCFX4$3,499.90

Angelbird CFast 2.0 Card Reader

Using individualized component power supplies and a sleek, heat-dissipating housing, our Solid Stack™ CFast 2.0 Card Reader protects your data against damaging power surges and extreme environmental conditions – all the while using less power and running remarkably cooler.

#CFS31PK

$64.90 MSRP


ProGrade Digital CFast 2.0
Memory Card

DescriptionPart #MSRP
512GB Cfast 2.0PGCFA512GAJNA$499.99
512GB Cfast 2.0 (2-Pack)PGCFA512GAJ2NA$899.99 
1TB Cfast 2.0PGCFA1TAJNA$999.99
1TB Cfast 2.0 (2-Pack)PGCFA1TAJ2NA$1,799.99

ProGrade Digital CFast
and SD Dual Slot USB 3.1Workflow Reader

Indispensable for cinema, video and photography workflows where large volumes of data files are the norm, this memory card reader provides simultaneous rapid transfer of data from cards in both slots.

#PGRWCFASDANA

$79.99 MSRP


Broadfield Is Your Source For SmallHD Monitor Solutions: The Perfect Touch Screen Monitors With KOMODO Camera Control

SmallHD Focus Pro OLED
RED KOMODO Kit

Includes:

  • Focus Pro OLED Monitor
  • Camera Control for RED KOMODO (Software License)
  • KOMODO Control Cable  (5-pin to 9-pin Connector)
  • SmallHD Cleaning Cloth 
  • UltraClear Screen Protector

#MONFOCUSPROOLEDKOMODOKIT

$949.99 MSRP


SmallHD Indie 7 Komodo Kit

Includes:

  • Indie 7
  • SmallHD Cleaning Cloth
  • Camera Control Kit for RED KOMODO (Smart 7 Monitor Series)
  • Sony L Series Battery Bracket (Smart 7 Monitor Series)

#MONINDIE7KOMODOKIT

$1,399.00 MSRP

DescriptionPart #MSRP
SmallHD Komodo Hinge Mount for Focus ProACCMTHINGE$99.99
SmallHD L-Series Battery KitPWRBATTKITLSERIES$119.99
SmallHD 12-inch Thin SDI CableCBLSGLBNCBNCMMTHIN12$11.99
SmallHD 24-inch Thin SDI CableCBLSGLBNCBNCMMTHIN24$11.99
SmallHD Camera Control Cable for RED KOMODO (Focus Pro, 18in/45cm)CBLCNTRLREDKOMODO18$149.99

Broadfield Has The Complete Range Of CoreSWX Power Solutions

CoreSWX RED Komodo BP Mount to Micro V-mount plate

The CXV-KOMU is a BP to v-mount plate direct mount specifically designed for the RED Komodo camera, allowing use of 14.4V V-Mount batteries and leaving the camera’s DC input available for AC power and battery hot swap

#CXVKOMU

$199.00 MSRP


CoreSWX Compact V-Mount Battery Kit

Power your monitor, recorder, wireless equipment, or drone while on a travel shoot with this V-mount NANO Micro 98Wh Li-Ion 2-Battery Kit. The kit includes two lightweight, ultracompact V-mount batteries and a GPM-X2S dual charger.

#NANOV98K 

$539.00 MSRP


Personalize Every RED KOMODO Sold With These New GDU Accessories

DescriptionPart #MSRP
Global Dynamics United Timmy Ribs for KomodoKSBTR$39.00
Global Dynamics United Lens Cap (Canon)CAPCNBR$49.00
Global Dynamics United CANON RF PORT CAPCAPRFBR$59.00
Global Dynamics United KOMODO Monitor MountKMTM$79.00
Global Dynamics United Derringer handle for Komodo (right)KHDRR$190.00
Global Dynamics United Derringer handle for Komodo (left)KHDRL$190.00
Global Dynamics United Stubby Cowboy Handle for Komodo (right)KSTHR$290.00
Global Dynamics United Stubby Cowboy Handle for Komodo (left)KSTHL$290.00
Global Dynamics United Derringer handle for Komodo (set)KHDRRL$329.00
Global Dynamics United Stubby Cowboy Handle for Komodo (set)KSTHRL$529.00
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The Sony AtomX SSDmini is an excellent choice for your Atomos recorder https://news.broadfield.com/the-sony-atomx-ssdmini-is-an-excellent-choice-for-your-atomos-recorder/ Wed, 27 Mar 2019 22:56:49 +0000 https://news.broadfield.com/?p=12442 This is going to sound crazy, but as a professional commercial videographer / filmmaker for the last five years in San Francisco, I only recently had to start using external recorders. My clientele was the kind where we didn’t have to always shoot in log, we generally could get our shots to look good in camera, and I was happy to shoot to SD or CFAST cards in 4:2:0 8-bit.

But times change, my personal thoughts on the quality of product I want to put out changed, and the limitations of my equipment eventually became glaring. Very recently I started working on a passion documentary project and wanted to shoot everything in log. I wanted to have complete control of color and even have the option to send footage to a professional colorist. My Panasonic Lumix GH5 is capable of writing 4:2:2 10-bit log in 4Kp24 to an SD card no problem, but my slow motion footage of 4Kp60 was limited to 4:2:0 8-bit. If you’ve ever tried to grade footage in the latter and then attempt it again in the former, you’ll know why it was such a big deal to me to have 10-bit footage: it’s remarkably more flexible.

The only way for me to get my slow motion footage to have the same quality as my 24p footage was to get an external recorder, and therefore also acquire an SSDmini for it to record into. I chose the Atomos Ninja V (which I will review soon here in Imaging Resource because it’s awesome), and instead of going with the G-Technology SSDmini drives that could come bundled with Atomos product, decided to give Sony a shot. Click here for the full article.

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