Sony A7S III, FX6, FX3 Memory Cards Guide: CFexpress vs SD for 4K Video
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- Опубликовано: 8 июл 2024
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You just bought a Sony A7S III, FX6, or FX3 & you need memory cards! Better make sure they are fast enough for that 4K 120 FPS right? Do you need to spend extra for CFexpress cards or can you save some money and just by SD cards? And what about memory card readers? All these questions will be answered in this video!
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SD CARDS FOR THE SONY A7S III, FX6, & FX3 (fast enough for 4K 120FPS)
Lexar 128GB SD Card at B&H: bhpho.to/30blgcp
Lexar 128GB SD Card 2 Pack at B&H: bhpho.to/39KWGlN
Lexar 128GB SD Card 2 Pack at Amazon: amzn.to/2EDrTw1
ProGrade Digital 128GB SD Card at B&H: bhpho.to/2Xe353X
ProGrade Digital 128GB SD Card 2 Pack at B&H: bhpho.to/39E2vSa
ProGrade Digital 256GB SD Card at B&H: bhpho.to/3fe9YZh
ProGrade Digital 256GB SD Card at Amazon: amzn.to/3jVT84Y
ProGrade Digital 256GB SD Card 2 Pack at B&H: bhpho.to/30f2OzH
CFEXPRESS CARDS FOR THE SONY A7S III, FX6, & FX3 (for 4K XAVC S-I at 4K 120FPS)
Sony 80GB CFexpress Card at B&H: bhpho.to/3gkYMeU
Sony 160GB CFexpress Card at B&H: bhpho.to/3fblAfv
MEMORY CARD READERS
Sony CFexpress Type A/SD Card Reader at B&H: bhpho.to/2XeuG5b
Sony CFexpress Type A/SD Card Reader at Amazon: amzn.to/33854us
ProGrade Digital UHS-ii SD Card Reader at B&H: bhpho.to/2DkLCjn
ProGrade Digital UHS-ii SD Card Reader at Amazon: amzn.to/3fg5MIz
TEST YOUR MEMORY CARDS
Blackmagic Disk Speed Test on Mac: geni.us/blackmagicdiskspeed
CrystalDiskMark on PC: geni.us/crystaldiskmark
A7S III at B&H: bhpho.to/3fZBJpL
FX6 at B&H: bhpho.to/38PZJL6
FX3 at B&H: bhpho.to/3srXNPr
00:00 - Intro
00:42 - Dual Memory Card Recording
01:19 - SD Cards vs CFexpress Type A Cards
02:07 - Which frame rates work with which SD vs CFexpress
03:49 - CFexpress Cards You Should Buy
04:54 - The Only CFexpress Card Reader You Should Buy
05:38 - What Should You Look For When Buying SD Cards
08:04 - Which Specific SD Cards Should You Buy?
09:58 - SD Card Reader Recommendations
10:48 - Be Careful Where You Buy Memory Cards
12:29 - Free Gift For You 😉
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😍 Full List of CFexpress & SD Cards I Recommend: kit.co/whoismatt/sony-a7s-iii-memory-cards
Hey can you compare the BMPCC 6k vs a7siii !!
I’m not a wedding filmmaker but looking at the footage I’m now even more impressed than I was before I placed my pre order! Thank you, Matt, great video and quite an achievement to get all the BTS footage into this video along with the graded a7siii shots 👏🙌
Hi Matt. Thanks for the great review. One question about using a mix of Cf Express type A and V90 Sd card. If we record "standard stuff" on the SD card, and at some point we want to have the best possible slow mo using this All-I mode that requires the Cf Express, will the camera switch to the second faster card automatically or will we need to switch through the menu before being able to record ? Thanks !
ProGrade now has a USB 3.2 Gen 2 CFEXPRESS Type A & SD Card Reader
for around $80 USD (if anyone is looking)
ProGrade CFEXPRESS Type A & SD Dual-Slot (PG09):
shop.progradedigital.com/pages/prograde-digital-dual-slot-cfexpress-type-a-and-sd-reader
Wondering if you or anyone else can recommend best practice SD card lifecycle management. With these v90 and CFexpress cards costing what they do, I can't envision buying new cards for every wedding. In my old 1080p workflow, I had been buying brand new SD cards for every wedding project that I would do. This was feasible because I could use cheaper cards. These SD cards would become the archives for the raw footage. Do you have a video for SD card lifecycle management?
You ALWAYS have an answer to all of my woes! Thank you so much :)
You read my mind. As always, perfect video. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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Matt does a great job of filling in any technical question voids not covered, or at least not covered in great depth, by the other top video/photography youtubers. I appreciate his videos more and more as my experience with cameras grows.
Just pre ordered a7s3 and have been grinding through all your videos to get up to speed. Thank your your big hairy legend.
‘Next to the like button’ you sir a cheeky bugger. I like it
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You can unload footage via the USB c to your computer so you don't have to have a cf card reader, but it would be good to have.
It would be wise to have one of you're on set and need to upload cards in the middle of a shoot.
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Dude, I was so close to buying the wrong card for what I wanted to shoot. Thankfully I searched the question and found your video before I pulled the trigger. You anticipated every question I had and gave a great answer. Thank you soooo much! I hope you get a good kick-back from those affiliate links! You totally earned it!
This video is literally what I've been trying to research all week. Thank you so much
Thanks for putting this in an easy language to understand. Always enjoy your videos. Just moved up from a Z6 to the A7siii with 16-35 f/4 PZ 😊
Just wanted to say what a well done explanation this was. I learned something and became an instantly smarter consumer. Thank you!!
Like many other comments, I also spent hours looking for this exact information and once again you spoke directly to me. Thank you for being super thorough!! Love your work!!
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I already knew all this information but I stayed to watch because you explain it so well.
Excellent video Matt! It had everything I needed to know and much more I didn’t even think of
Matt, I really appreciate your videos and this one was fantastic. I am turning my A7SII into a backup camera and the A7SIII is going to be my primary run & gun rig. I look forward to watching your set up because it works perfectly for all of our outdoor shooting needs.
Super helpful Matt! I've just purchased a sony a7siii - I don't film weddings or events but I do online courses and business to business videos so SD cards should be enough for me, but it was really useful to understand what is required for bit rate recording so thank you
Exactly what I needed right after I've preordered the AS7III. Thanks Mister👌🏽
Videos like yours are the reason RUclips can be so valuable at times! Fantastic video great work mate!
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Thank you for this video! Answers sooo many questions. I thought you needed a CF Express A for 4K 120fps but glad to know that's not the case!
I thought that was the case? 😅
Just bought a FX3, thanks for making just the videos i needed to watch!
This felt like a must video! I wasn't getting this info from other a7siii videos. THANK YOU BEARDED ONE
Glad to help!
A "budget friendly" custom pc build built to handle 4k 120 from this camera would be a rad video. Proxies may be inevitable with that frame rate, and the build may not be so budget, but I think a lot of people are looking at upgrading their rig after the a7s3 release because we all wanna be able to edit the 10 bit, high bit rate, high fps smoothly! Keep crushing it matt!
Thank you for this video!! Honestly, I used to think just slapping on any type of memory card into a camera would do the trick. Now I know that’s not the case. SOLID VIDEO!
Thank you Matt for so clearly explaining this complicated topic. Now even I understand it.
Exceptionally well made video, Matt!! Very helpful information!!
This is exactly what I needed, thank you Matt!
As always, your videos are THE best!!! 👏🏻👏🏻
Finally someone created a great explanation video about all those SD cards. Thanks man
Wow! Matt that was so helpful, everything you said. It was all straight to the point. Thank you!
This man is always handing out GOLD! Your amazing. Thank you
Awesome video + Valuable Information, I love learning something new today, thanks Matt
Thanks for making this detailed explanation!
what a humble guy. good video sir.
I wish I saw this video sooner. This answers all my questions to why my Lexar 300MB V90 2000x that I bought off Amazon wasn't working on my fx30
Wow. I should have watched this before I bought the camera. Thank you very much. So informative. And links. You are the man.
Awesome video thank you
Perfect video. crushed it. exactly the right amount of information to make an informed decision. Thanks!
Thanks a lot Matt for this comprehensive video !
Thank you so much for this video! I have really been struggling to cut through the mud when trying to figure out what setting requires what card.
Thanks Matt for clearing that up! I'm looking to buy the A7S3 but needed some more info on what cards to use and so on. 🙏
Matt, you read my mind. You just made the most helpful video on RUclips.
Glad to help!
This was exactly the video I was looking for before I even knew I needed it! Thanks for reading my mind Matt!
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Best and most informative video I’ve seen today!!
Brilliantly explained - thank you Matt!
I'm so excited for this camera! I currently have the Sony a7sii
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This review was so helpful. Thank you!
Thank you so much for these clear and useful explanations Matt 🙏
This is the most clear and concise video on the topic.
Thank you Matt. Great resource as usual. 'Bout to check out your free guide. Thanks again.
Great video! This is exactly what I was searching for. You do such great breakdowns. Please do keep sharing video tips on things that will help people out who just ordered the a7siii. What you're doing is super helpful and the way you explain things is top notch. You're super thorough & your videos are straight to the point with no fluff. #ExcellentWork
Best guide for A7SIII' SD cards. Thanks !
I love so much how serious your face and voice sudden turns at 9:03 for that particular moment. Ok, I have been warned.
Clear and To the point as always . Sony really went all out. Even dual cards wich is awesome
In the 1980s I attended my friends wedding and met everyone. This is when video tape was king.This guy in charge of the camera said everything was a go.
A few weeks had passed and to find out he did not even have the battery charged.
Only 5 minutes of footage was made.
Have a backup of a backup 🙂
Daaaang that suuuuucks hahaha
This is super helpful - thanks!
Thank you for this video Matt!
Mind blowing, the amount of information you gave, thanks a lot
I DONT HAVE MONEY FOR AN A7S III, BUT I CAN'T TELL YOU HOW MUCH I APPRECIATE THE RESEARCH YOU PUT INTO THIS VIDOE. Thanks!
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Thank you for all the information Matt!
Really informative Matt, its appreciated.
Thank you for clearing up all the confusing info about recording 4k with these cards
I know I’m a year late jumping on the Sony A7iii bandwagon but I didn’t see a reason to ditch my Blk Magic 6k ppc until recently. Anywho, Matt this video was so insightful and informative that those reputable retail websites should post this video next to the product pictures instead of those redundant product description videos. 🤷🏽♂️ Just saying… Thank for saving me a from huge headache 🙏🏽💯🚀
Matt you are just incredible, thank you for sooo much knowledge and I watched the whole video as always!
Another great video Matt! Greatings from Romania
Absolutely fantastic content Matt, thank you.
Thanks for the info... very helpful
Very useful info Matt. Thanks!
I love how informative this was! Thank you!!
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Why sony haven't give Matt a a7s III? He is for sure one of the best examples of target public for this camera and loves so much the a7s II. Thanks Matt for the great content.
Super informative and concise! Thank you
Matt, you have all the answers to my questions mate. Cheers.
Wow Matt, you are the man. Was debating on which to go with. Sticking with the sd for now, going to buy a 2 pack of those 256. Thanks for the info! So excited for the a7s3
Thanks Perry!
Amazingly clear. So helpful, Mat! Tank you.
Wow, this was helpful. I don't own the A7 III right now, but I want to buy cards that are at least a little bit forward compatible, and this really helps.
I just bought a fx3. I don't read the manual, I just watch your video's
Just learned my backordered a7sIII has finally shipped today! This video was extremely helpful, thank you! Unfortunately, the ProGrade 256 cards are currently sold out everywhere.
Thanks man! I appreciate your suggestions!
Epic clip Matt. Super helpful.
Gotta love how everyone is excited about upgrading to the r5 and sIII after getting cameras from the last year or 2 and my boy Matt over here is still killing it with his a7sII.
If I bought every camera I wanted I would be broke 😂
@@whoismatt same lol
Awesome video! You are a great teacher!
This video was more than bang on the money. So informative, thank you so much. We are hoping to get our hands on an a7siii 🙌🏻 going to start investing in the accessories now 😁 thanks again.
Excellent one! Many thanks!
Thanks Matt! 😉
Thanks for the tipps 🤜🤛😎
Dude, great informative video! Loved how you just went to the point! Saved me the hassle of wrongly buying a CF Express type B that was already in my basket! Haha... Thank you bro!
Thank you so much for all the information that’s in this video, you broke it down so even idiots like me shouldn’t make a mistake now. Great video and editing too 👍🏻
clear and comprehensive video. thank you very much !
Yes the exact video I need. Was going to reach out and ask so thanks all mighty bearded one 🤣
Happy to help!
Thank you! Very helpful video.
Thank you so much for this! Just helped me learn why my SD card was halting during filming. I can't use it with XAVC-I in 4K 120fps. Thanks for the info!
It was very helpful for me! Thank you!
One more thing to keep in mind regarding SD cards. There are actually some SD cards that have equal or better constant write speeds as V90 cards, but don't actually have "V90" printed on the card. Philip Bloom mentioned that those cards may well not work (he had some and they didn't work).
Yup I saw Max Yuryev had the same issue, which is why I only recommended cards that said they were V90. Hopefully this can be fixed in a firmware update to allow more cards.
I had the same issue when I got my first Sony. It wanted a ‘U3’ card and I had bunch of 128GB cards that were 5x faster than needed at their minimal write speed (didn’t write slower than 70MB/s, only needed 12.5) and none of them worked so had to buy new cards that were actually slower but work lol. I don’t expect them to allow lower than V90 for those.
Awesome video - thanks!
Thanks a lot Matt for the information.
Cancelled my pre-order for the CFexpress card and reader for now. Thanks for the information mate! Saved me a good amount of money haha cheers
Super helpful, thank you.
Matt you are a God amongst men. Instant sub.
Great review Matt! If I may add the Sony Tough G cards are superb too.
definitely the best video! thank you
super helpful, thank you so much
Thank you. THANK YOU. THANK YOU! Awesome breakdown... and I learned things! Who knew that was even possible?