Sony SBP-8 8GB SxS PRO Memory Card
The Sony SBP-8 8GB SxS PRO Memory Card uses ExpressCard technology, which is the next generation PC card standard. It will record approximately 25 minutes of video with XDCAM EX camcorders. It has a high-speed transfer rate of up to 800 Mb/s.
- SxS Pro memory card with 8GB storage capacity, or 25 minutes of video when used with an XDCAM EX camcorder
- It uses ExpressCard technology, which is the next generation PC card standard.
- High-speed transfer up to 800 Mb/s
- Increase the efficiency of workflow with higher performance and reliability
- Specially designed for non-linear video editing systems
- Compatible with Sony PMW-EX1 or PMW-EX3 XDCAM EX camcorder
| Type | SxS PRO |
| Capacity | 8GB |
| Recording Time | 25 minutes |
| Weight |
3.52 oz (100g)
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by PowerReviews(based on 11 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (9)
- Durable design (8)
- Produces great video (8)
- Highly compatible (7)
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentaries (7)
- Shooting indoors (5)
- Shooting outdoors (5)
- Travel (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Film professional (6), Tech savvy (5)
Most Liked Positive Review
Cost effective
Granted, using 8gb cards is not as handy as having the available non-stop storage of the 16gb SxS cards. But if you aren't shooting continuously and can pause for 5-10 seconds to slap ...Read complete review
Granted, using 8gb cards is not as handy as having the available non-stop storage of the 16gb SxS cards. But if you aren't shooting continuously and can pause for 5-10 seconds to slap in another set of 8gb cards when the first pair is full, you'll get lower cost for the same storage vs. buying a 16gb card.
At current prices, buying four 8gb cards instead of a pair of 16gb cards saves you almost enough to get another BP-U30 Sony battery with the cards for free. For me, another battery to count on is reason enough to change out cards more frequently until prices come down. And with more cards, you can still shoot while an assistant dumps files.
Keep in mind the record capacity is nearly doubled (55 min.) if you shoot in 720p instead of 1080p, which is still desirable to many video buying clients.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Solid but pricey
Solid card with reasonable recording time. I will wait till they bring out the 32g before I buy my fourth card. Considering the price of flash memory, there is no need for these to...Read complete review
Solid card with reasonable recording time. I will wait till they bring out the 32g before I buy my fourth card. Considering the price of flash memory, there is no need for these to be so pricey... except they are Sony.
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Reliable Performance
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
Best Uses
- Portable images/multimedia
- Storing images/multimedia
Comments about Sony SBP-8 8GB SxS PRO Memory Card:
This card worked seamlessly, no setup. So easy to use! I really needed that. I don't have time to waste.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Quick Work Flow
Cons
- Only 10min of full HD
Best Uses
- Commercials
- Documentaries
- Music Videos
Comments about Sony SBP-8 8GB SxS PRO Memory Card:
I use this to record music videos, commercials, interviews, or what ever I decide to film. I absolutely love the quick work flow. The only thing I don't like is it only can record about 10min of full HD per card.
Pros
- Durable
- High Quality
Cons
- Expensive
Best Uses
Comments about Sony SBP-8 8GB SxS PRO Memory Card:
So far so good -- Reliable and very durable. Only reason I don't give it 5 stars is that the price is still to high.
Pros
- Durable Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Produces Great Video
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
- Travel
Comments about Sony SBP-8 8GB SxS PRO Memory Card:
Once you have tried this technology you will never go back, its efficient and works well. I highly recommend it to any and all.
Pros
- Durable Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Produces Great Video
Cons
- Limited Compatibility
Best Uses
Comments about Sony SBP-8 8GB SxS PRO Memory Card:
The media works like it should. It plugs into the Express card slot on the MacBook Pro, and copies to the drive. However, the cost at [$]for an 8g card, you might consider getting the PHU-60k recorder. This is about [$]and stores 60g. Much better for long format recordings like live events.
Pros
- Durable Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Produces Great Video
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- Home Movies
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
- Travel
Comments about Sony SBP-8 8GB SxS PRO Memory Card:
Seriously,
I have two of these, and i don't need any more of them, because i just bring my laptop on site and just capture the footage in about 3 minutes and then clear it off the card. It's like never needing a tape again. It also cuts about 50% of your editing time. AND.... it fits in your expresscard slot.
Pros
- Durable Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Produces Great Video
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- Home Movies
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
- Travel
Comments about Sony SBP-8 8GB SxS PRO Memory Card:
What is there to say? It does what it's supposed to with no problems. Holds about 25 minutes of footage in the EX1 or EX3 so if you can afford it you might want to go with the 16GB for higher capacity... and 32GB cards are coming out soon. Also, consider SanDisk cards. Sony is smart because they're letting third party manufacturers build cards too. That'll bring cost down as there's more competition. Panasonic should take notes.
Pros
- Durable Design
- Easy To Use
- Produces Great Video
Cons
- Pricey
Best Uses
Comments about Sony SBP-8 8GB SxS PRO Memory Card:
Solid card with reasonable recording time. I will wait till they bring out the 32g before I buy my fourth card. Considering the price of flash memory, there is no need for these to be so pricey... except they are Sony.
Pros
- Durable Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Produces Great Video
- Time-saving
Cons
Best Uses
- Budget ad video
- Corporate video
- Documentaries
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
- Travel
Comments about Sony SBP-8 8GB SxS PRO Memory Card:
Granted, using 8gb cards is not as handy as having the available non-stop storage of the 16gb SxS cards. But if you aren't shooting continuously and can pause for 5-10 seconds to slap in another set of 8gb cards when the first pair is full, you'll get lower cost for the same storage vs. buying a 16gb card.
At current prices, buying four 8gb cards instead of a pair of 16gb cards saves you almost enough to get another BP-U30 Sony battery with the cards for free. For me, another battery to count on is reason enough to change out cards more frequently until prices come down. And with more cards, you can still shoot while an assistant dumps files.
Keep in mind the record capacity is nearly doubled (55 min.) if you shoot in 720p instead of 1080p, which is still desirable to many video buying clients.
- How long have you owned it:
- Three-to-six months
Pros
- Durable Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Produces Great Video
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentaries
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
- Travel
Comments about Sony SBP-8 8GB SxS PRO Memory Card:
While not the 57 minute recording of the 16GB version, this gives you 28 solid minutes of filming at 1080p24 on the Sony EX1 and 4 minutes to transfer into Final Cut Pro via the Express Card slot on a MacBook Pro.
- How long have you owned it:
- One-to-three months
Pros
- Durable Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Produces Great Video
Cons
Best Uses
- Documentaries
Comments about Sony SBP-8 8GB SxS PRO Memory Card:
It's great. Very compatible with my laptop and edit system.
Durable design, convenient size. Great size for archiving to dual layer DVDs.
- How long have you owned it:
- A month or less
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