Sony 64GB M Series XQD Memory Card: I was looking on B&H earlier and noticed that Sony discontinued the 64GB M series XQD Card. Has anyone heard anything about this or why?

Dan R Loc: Way Way Way Upstate NY

I was looking on B&H earlier and noticed that Sony discontinued the 64GB M series XQD Card. Has anyone heard anything about this or why?

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1219032-REG/sony_qdm64_64gb_m_series_xqd.html?sts=hist-pi-ps

Thanks,

Dan

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Dan R wrote:

I was looking on B&H earlier and noticed that Sony discontinued the 64GB M series XQD Card. Has anyone heard anything about this or why?

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1219032-REG/sony_qdm64_64gb_m_series_xqd.html?sts=hist-pi-ps

Thanks,

Dan

Its older technology and has been replaced by the G series which write 4X faster.

Dan R Loc: Way Way Way Upstate NY

MT Shooter wrote:

Its older technology and has been replaced by the G series which write 4X faster.

I know the G series is available, but I don't need that speed and would rather buy the M series. Just surprised because this came out of the blue.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Dan R wrote:

I know the G series is available, but I don't need that speed and would rather buy the M series. Just surprised because this came out of the blue.

Not really out of the blue at all as ALL cameras now using XQD write at much faster that the M series 85mbs write speed. They have actually been out of production for several months and had been previously discounted to sell off inventory. Stocks are finally depleting.
Technology is constantly advancing. Just try to buy standard SD cards anymore, they are no more available than XD cards, MMC cards, cassettes or 8 track tapes!

Dan R Loc: Way Way Way Upstate NY

MT Shooter wrote:

Not really out of the blue at all as ALL cameras now using XQD write at much faster that the M series 85mbs write speed. They have actually been out of production for several months and had been previously discounted to sell off inventory. Stocks are finally depleting.
Technology is constantly advancing. Just try to buy standard SD cards anymore, they are no more available than XD cards, MMC cards, cassettes or 8 track tapes!

Thanks...I wish I would have know that. I may have bought another one or two.