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Lexar offers microSD dongle with an Apple Lightning connector

19 Apr

Lexar has launched a microSD-to-Apple Lightning reader for transferring files from a media card directly to an iPhone or iPad. The dongle works in conjunction with an iOS file management app, and is designed to make file transfers possible from other devices, whether a camera, drone, or another phone at fast speeds via a wired connection.

“Users no longer need to wait until they’re back in front of their main computer at home or in the office to upload content captured on-the-go,’ said Lexar product marketing manager Steffi Ho. According to the company, the card reader’s Lightning connector can fit in ‘most iOS cases.’

The microSD reader is priced at $ 41.99; though it officially launched for purchase today, Lexar’s website still lists it as ‘coming soon.’

Press release:

New Lexar microSD Reader with Lightening Connector Allows for Rapid Transfer and Easy Offload of Content for On-the-Go Users   

Reader Designed for Management of Video and Photo Content from Sports and Aerial Cameras to the Latest iOS Devices

MILPITAS, Calif., April 14, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory products, today announced the Lexar® microSD™ Reader, allowing users to easily offload content from their sports camcorder or aerial camera to an iPhone® or iPad®. The small, portable reader features a Lightning® connector for quick transfer of files on the go, allowing users to view and playback photos and videos on their Apple device*. It also works with an easy-to-use and free file management app on the App Store®.**

“Users who are looking to capture more content in real time while on the move can find it challenging to manage that content, especially in an iOS device,” said Steffi Ho, product marketing manager, Lexar. “Shooters can now take advantage of the large screens and connectivity of their iOS devices by editing and uploading content captured on their action sports and aerial cameras wirelessly. Users no longer need to wait until they’re back in front of their main computer at home or in the office to upload content captured on-the-go.”

The new microSD Reader also allows users to offload files and store more on the card, creating more device space to capture content on the go. It also provides an easy way to move files from Android™ or other microSD-based device to an iPhone or iPad, and swap content between iOS devices. It has a small, portable design that makes it easy to take on the go, and its Lightning connector fits with most iOS cases, providing simple plug-and-play functionality. Furthermore, the microSD reader works with a free file management app on the App Store, allowing users to back up files when connected.

All Lexar product designs undergo extensive testing in the Lexar Quality Labs, facilities with more than 1,100 digital devices, to ensure performance, quality, compatibility, and reliability. The new microSD Reader is available for purchase in April 18, 2016 with an MSRP of $ 41.99, and includes a one-year limited warranty. For more information about Lexar products, visit www.lexar.com.

*Files supported: Music—MP3/CAF/ACC/AIF/WAV/AIFF/M4A. Video—AVI/FLV/MP4/MOV/M4V/MKV/MPG/RM/RMVB/WMV.

** App required for product use.

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Lexar launches USB 3.0 card reader for XQD storage

07 Apr

Memory card manufacturer Lexar has announced a new card reader for users of XQD format memory cards that uses the USB 3.0 standard. The XQD 2.0 USB 3.0 Reader is designed to be used with XQD 2.0 cards and to move large amounts of data in a short time. Lexar says the reader is particularly aimed at those shooting high quantities of Raw files and those recording 4K video, and claims the built-in USB plug on the reader makes it more portable and easy to use as no cables are required.

The reader is backward compatible with USB 2.0 devices, but obviously with some sacrifice in speed. Theoretically, USB 3.0 devices can transfer data at a rate of up to 640MB/s, which is ten times the theoretical speed of USB 2.0 devices. Currently the fastest read speed for a Lexar XQD card is 400MB/s.

The XQD 2.0 USB 3.0 Reader will cost £29.99/$ 34.99 when it becomes available at the end of this month.
For more information see the Lexar website.

Press release:

Accelerate workflow with high-speed file transfer

Product highlights

  • Provides professional-level high-speed transfer of RAW images and 4K video files
  • Accelerates workflow, leveraging SuperSpeed USB 3.0 technology
  • Designed for use with XQD™ 2.0 cards
  • Compact, portable design for photographers and videographers on the go
  • Five-year limited warranty

Quickly transfer files on the go with the Lexar Professional XQD 2.0 USB 3.0 Reader. This professional-level, portable USB 3.0 reader easily offloads a large number of RAW images and 4K video from your XQD 2.0 card to your computer at USB 3.0 speeds, accelerating workflow and getting you back behind the camera faster.

Quickly offload RAW images and 4K video. Leveraging SuperSpeed USB 3.0 performance, this small but mighty reader makes it easy to quickly transfer a huge number of large files and speed through post-production. This makes it an excellent choice for professional photographers and videographers—either in the studio or on the go.

Convenient portability. With its compact, portable design, you can slip the reader into your pocket and go. No need to tote a bag or carry cables. Its simple plug-and-play design with USB 3.0 connector makes it easy to quickly offload content—wherever you are. For versatility, it’s backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices at USB 2.0 speeds.

Rigorously tested. All Lexar product designs undergo extensive testing in the Lexar Quality Labs, facilities with more than 1,100 digital devices, to ensure performance, quality, compatibility, and reliability.

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Class 10 200GB microSD card on the way from Lexar

25 Mar

Memory manufacturer Lexar has announced a micro SDXC card with a capacity of 200GB and read speeds of up to 95MB per second. The company says the card is aimed at action cam users as well as owners of tablets and smartphones, and is suitable for both HD and 4K video recording. Lexar claims the 200GB capacity can hold over 15 hours of HD video footage, and that the UHS-1 card has a transfer speed rating of 633x.

The card comes packaged with a USB 3.0 card reader, a copy of the company’s Image Rescue recovery software, and a ‘limited lifetime warranty’. It will cost $ 129.99. For more details see the Lexar website.

Press release:

Lexar Announces 200GB High-Performance 633x microSDXC UHS-I Card

New High-Capacity Card Enables High-Speed Capture and Transfer of Multimedia Content

Key Messages:
* Delivers read transfer speeds up to  95MB per second 633x *
* Enables users to capture more than 17 hours of HD video; 33,000 photos; or 28,000 songs **
* Includes a USB 3.0 reader for high-speed card-to-computer transfer

Milpitas, CA, March 22, 2016 – Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory products, today announced the new 200GB Lexar® High-Performance microSDXC™ UHS-I memory card. Designed for sports camcorders, tablets, and smartphones, the UHS-I, U1 microSDXC card has read transfer speeds up to  95MB per second (633x)* and can capture up to 17 hours of 4K and Full HD video; 33,000 photos; or 28,000 songs.**

“Professional and everyday photographers are now more passionate about shooting high-quality video, on everything from digital SLRs to sports and aerial cameras, said Steffi Ho, product marketing manager, Lexar. “With the Lexar 200GB microSDXC UHS-I card, photographers can continue to capture and store large amounts of content on the go, without having to worry about running out of space.”

The 200GB Lexar High-Performance 633x microSDXC UHS-I card comes with a USB 3.0 reader, which allows for high-speed file transfer of photos and videos from the card to a PC or Mac®. The reader is also backwards compatible with USB 2.0 ports and comes with a one-year limited warranty.

The 200GB Lexar High-Performance 633x microSDXC UHS-I card comes with a limited lifetime warranty and includes a lifetime copy of Image Rescue® software. Additionally, all Lexar product designs undergo extensive testing in the Lexar Quality Labs to validate performance, quality, compatibility, and reliability with more than 1,100 digital devices. The new card is currently available for purchase with an MSRP of $ 129.99. For more information about Lexar products, visit www.lexar.com.

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Lexar to launch 128GB capacity Professional 2000x SDXC card

15 Oct

Lexar recently introduced a 128GB version of its Professional 2000x SDXC UHS-II memory card. Once it launches, this new version will be the fastest 128GB memory card to utilize the Ultra High Speed II, UHS Speed Class 3 standard. The card is built to support capturing 4K video and other demanding content. Read more

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Nikon D4s and Lexar 400x or 1000x memory card problems

19 Mar

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According to a Nikon support advisory there are a small number of Lexar 400x or 1000x compact flash memory cards that may have issues communicating with the new D4s camera. Nikon USA’s service and support site has outlined how to identify the faulty cards and instructions for replacement. Learn more

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Lexar introduces 600x 64GB microSDXC UHS-I card, four-way reader hub

05 Sep

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Lexar has introduced a new 64GB MicroSDXC UHS-I card and a reader hub capable of copying data from four memory cards simultaneously. The new 600x MicroSDXC card is capable of 90MB per second transfer speeds, and will be sold bundled with a USB 3.0 reader. The card reader hub, called the ‘Professional Workflow Reader Solution,’ uses one USB 3.0 port to transfer data from four (separately sold) memory card readers. SDHC/SDXC UHS-I, UDMA 7 CompactFlash, and XQD card readers are available for the hub’s four bays. Click through for more detail about the new card and reader hub.

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Can we go Faster, Please? Lexar 1000x CF Cards

10 Dec

This isn’t so much a review as a “I had the chance to use the Lexar 1000x CF cards and wanted to tell you about my experience”

Time is one thing that we’re all finding we have less and less of, so anything that speeds a process up is a good thing. I’ve recently changed my focus (boom boom) in the kind of photography work I’m taking on, and find myself approaching weddings and portraits. Whilst a portrait shoot might be anywhere from 50 to 200 images, depending on what the person is after, a wedding might be 1000 images or even more – depending on the length of the wedding, the locations, the people involved etc… That can be anywhere from 20 to 40gb of images (camera depending, etc) and shifting that data into your computer can be time consuming.

Lexar 1000x memory cards

The Lexar is quick in camera, emptying the buffer more quickly than any of my other CF cards including, but only just, the Sandisk Extreme Pro, but that’s not really an issue for me – I shoot with a Canon 5DMKII and MKIII and the Sandisk and the Lexar are fast enough for burst modes in both of these cameras, despite the newer MKIII being almost twice as fast as the MKII.

Though, this can be an issue when you’re shooting fast events or continually filling your buffer before the card can write that data to its memory. Where the 1000x really came into its own was when transferring to my laptop via USB3 – I’m fortunate to be using a mid 2012 Macbook Air when on a location shoot, and so can transfer my files using the Lexar USB 3.0 card reader and the USB3 port on the laptop. Zoom zoom zoom.

The speed difference between USB 2 and USB 3 is vast…. So, let’s go back to USB 1.0 — 12Mbps then, USB 2.0 at 480Mbps and we all ‘wowed’ so now, USB3.0 is able to transfer at a theoretical 4.8Gbps…..Don’t fear, I’m not going to geek out on you – let’s call it USB2 was fast at roughly 40Mbps, USB3 is about ten times as fast.

So, taking a 16GB card full of images and transferring them via the Lexar USB3 (UDMA7) reader means that your transfer takes no time, when compared with an older card….

My basic test, for you, went like this… Take the iPhone stopwatch, take a 10gb file (Video) and transfer it to the card… Twice… Then download it again, twice!

We’ll start with the aData 16gb ….”not sure of the speed” CF card..

Upload to my aData 16GB card took — 08:11.7
Download from my aData 16GB card took — 04:07.3

Yeah, was like watching paint dry! – That card is a backup for when all else fails!

So let’s go to the Sandisk UDMA 7 Extreme Pro 32GB..

Sandisk Upload — 01:46.4
Sandisk Download —  02:56.3 (odd that up was faster than down, right? Well, this isn’t a lab)

Right then, let’s pop the Lexar 1000x 16gb CF card in… UDMA7

Lexar 1000x upload took — 02:15.8
Lexar 1000x download took — 01:22.6

Yeah, lightning! – That download was the important bit, the upload being plenty fast enough. From 4 minutes down when using the aData to 1:22 of the Lexar 1000x is pretty good.

The Lexar comes with recovery software and is competitively priced. The Lexar 16GB is currently $ 77 and the Sandisk Extreme Pro 16GB is $ 79. The aData was about ten bucks, it’s true – you get what you pay for.

Lexar Professional 1000x 16GB

SanDisk 16GB Extreme Pro

So, bottom line, do you need to buy the fastest memory card on the planet? Well – A few questions – is your camera new enough to handle a UDMA7 memory card? Are you able to take advantage of USB 3 on your computer? Does your shooting style require faster memory cards? — If you’ve answered yes, then simply click the link above and buy one. (They are affiliate links, and we thank you for your continued support)

Now that you’ve read all this – maybe it’s time to pop across to another article on ‘how to care for your memory cards‘

Hope that helps some of you umming and ahhhing about the newer faster compact flash cards.

–Sime

Post originally from: Digital Photography Tips.

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Lexar launches 500MB/s USB 3.0 CF/SD card reader

09 May

Lexar has launched a high-speed CF and SD card reader, capable of transferring data at up to 500MB/sec. The USB 3.0 device allows compatible computers to take advantage of the increased speeds of the latest UDMA Compact Flash cards as well as the emerging ultra high speed interface (UHS-I) SDXC cards. The device also allows full-speed copying from one card to another, even if your computer communicate with the device at its full speed. The reader features a pop-up design that protects the card slots if you throw it in your bag. It will sell for around .99 in the US and £39.99 in the UK.
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