For those working in high-performance industries such as broadcasting, cinema, and photography, the 256GB Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 Memory Card from SanDisk combines the speed, capacity, and performance needed to record uninterrupted DCI 4K video, which has a resolution of 4096 x 2160 and a 17:9 aspect ratio. It features a SATA III 6 Gb/s bus, a maximum read speed of up to 525 MB/s (3500x), a maximum write speed of up to 450 MB/s (2933x), and a minimum write speed of 130 MB/s. Its minimum write speed is backed up by the Video Performance Guarantee 130 standard (VPG-130), meaning that its minimum write speed will never drop below 130 MB/s. This card has been tested to work in temperatures of -4 to 158°F, and in the case of card errors or accidental deletions, this card comes with a RescuePRO Deluxe data recovery software download offer. Additionally, thanks to ARRI's Software Update Package (SUP) 5.2, this card is also compatible with select ARRI digital cinema cameras.
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Key Features
- 256GB Storage Capacity
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Bus
- Max Read Speed: 525 MB/s
- Max Write Speed: 450 MB/s
For those working in high-performance industries such as broadcasting, cinema, and photography, the 256GB Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 Memory Card from SanDisk combines the speed, capacity, and performance needed to record uninterrupted DCI 4K video, which has a resolution of 4096 x 2160 and a 17:9 aspect ratio. It features a SATA III 6 Gb/s bus, a maximum read speed of up to 525 MB/s (3500x), a maximum write speed of up to 450 MB/s (2933x), and a minimum write speed of 130 MB/s. Its minimum write speed is backed up by the Video Performance Guarantee 130 standard (VPG-130), meaning that its minimum write speed will never drop below 130 MB/s. This card has been tested to work in temperatures of -4 to 158°F, and in the case of card errors or accidental deletions, this card comes with a RescuePRO Deluxe data recovery software download offer. Additionally, thanks to ARRI's Software Update Package (SUP) 5.2, this card is also compatible with select ARRI digital cinema cameras.
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SanDisk 256GB CFast 2.0 Overview
General Features
Performance
SanDisk's CFast 2.0 memory cards deliver the performance needed for broadcast, cinema, and photography industries.
Write Speeds of up to 450 MB/s
The SanDisk Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 memory card with write speeds of up to 450 MB/s (2933x) and read speeds of up to 525 MB/s (3500x) can keep up with the burst-mode shooting of professional-grade cameras and camcorders. It also saves you time when moving large image or video files from your camera to your computer. Additionally, its Video Performance Guarantee 130 (VPG-130) rating means its write speeds will never drop below 130 MB/s.
High Speeds for Full HD & DCI 4K Video Recording
Resource-intensive Full HD (1920 x 1080) and DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) video recording require high write speeds. The SanDisk Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 card offers the speed required for high-resolution video. This camera card is based on CFast 2.0 technology.
Tested Under Extreme Conditions
This memory card can operate in temperatures ranging from 23 to 158°F (-5 to 70°C).
UPC: 619659150617
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SanDisk 256GB CFast 2.0 Reviews
Great CFast 2.0 Card
By Steven
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-08-19
What can I say? It works great!
Excellent
By Dave
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-12-29
Best to reduce the chance of error when filming by keeping it inside camera as opposed to attached by cord, although admittedly, it’s rather unusual to hear of major errors when people use the SSD. Still, it works like a charm and puts me at ease as much as one can expect.
See any errors on this page?
Is it compatible for olympus omd em5 mark 3?
Is it compatible for olympus omd em5 mark 3?
The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III uses SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards. The SanDisk 256GB Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 Memory Card is not compatible.
You could use the ProGrade Digital 256GB UHS-II SDXC Memory Card. Here is the link: https://bhpho.to/2Zndudx
Date published: 2019-12-24
question
does this work for ARRI Alexa SXT?
As per ARRI, this SanDisk Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 Memory Card, is not the ARRI approved version.
Date published: 2021-10-13
Will this work on the original ursa 12K
Will this work on the original ursa 12K
Yes, the SanDisk 256GB Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 Memory Card is compatible with the Blacmkagic Design URSA Mini Pro 12K.
Date published: 2025-09-05
Can it work with the Arri AMIRA camera?
Can it work with the Arri AMIRA camera?
No. As per ARRI, this SanDisk Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 Memory Card, this is not the ARRI approved version.
Date published: 2021-10-13
Is this card compatible with the Blackmagic ...
Is this card compatible with the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K?
Yes
Date published: 2022-06-29
Is the SanDisk 256 Extreme Pro Cfast 2.0 ...
Is the SanDisk 256 Extreme Pro Cfast 2.0 compatible with Arri Alexa Mini
Yes, the Sandisk 256GB Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 card is compatible with an Arri Alexa Mini.
Date published: 2024-10-27
Does 512GB cards work with Arri cameras?
Does 512GB cards work with Arri cameras?
No. As per ARRI, this SanDisk Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 Memory Card, is not the ARRI approved version.
Date published: 2021-10-13
Is this approved by ARRI for use in the AMIRA? ...
Is this approved by ARRI for use in the AMIRA? ARRI states that it has to be model SDCFSP-256G (D). This listing is "SDCFSP-256G-A46D" - is this the same thing?
Sorry, the SanDisk 256GB Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 Memory Card is not Arri approved. This one is however: ARRI 256GB Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 Memory Card BH #ARCFAST256GB • MFR #K2.0015640. Here is an option. ARRI 256GB AV Pro AR CFast 2.0 Memory Card (ARRI Edition) BH #ARCFST256GB • MFR #K2.0021432
Date published: 2022-07-26