D850 Using CFexpress
Aug 27, 2023 10:58:58 #
I continue to grow my CFE collection, but I also have about 10 XQD cards which I use when card speed is less important. I can use either in all of my Nikon Z cameras (see list). Best of luck.
Aug 27, 2023 11:07:43 #
CliffMcKenzie wrote:
OK UHHoggers,
The Nikon D850 can use either XQD or CFexpress Type B in its primary slot according to the internet, which we know is always truthful. The CFexpress price has really come down. Example from B&H 128gb: XQD is $198 and CFexpress is $99.
Anyone now using CFexpress? Any issue swapping in and out CFexpress & XQD? I need additional chips but wish to keep using by XQD inventory as well.
Thank you in advance - Cliff
The Nikon D850 can use either XQD or CFexpress Type B in its primary slot according to the internet, which we know is always truthful. The CFexpress price has really come down. Example from B&H 128gb: XQD is $198 and CFexpress is $99.
Anyone now using CFexpress? Any issue swapping in and out CFexpress & XQD? I need additional chips but wish to keep using by XQD inventory as well.
Thank you in advance - Cliff
From what the experts say, you will not get any speed boost using CFexpress cards in a D850. (limitations of the camera) However, if you use a card reader to downlaod photos to a computer that will be faster than an XQD card transfer rate.
Aug 27, 2023 11:13:48 #
Judy795 wrote:
Would I need a different card reader for CFExpress than for CQD?
Yes you will need two card readers. I have two Sony card readers: MRW-E90 for XQD/SD; and MRW-G1 for CF Express Type B.
Aug 27, 2023 11:26:43 #
larryepage
Loc: North Texas area
photoman43 wrote:
Yes you will need two card readers. I have two Sony card readers: MRW-E90 for XQD/SD; and MRW-G1 for CF Express Type B.
Please note...there are apparently a few card readers that can read both types of cards. I got flamed for giving this same answer a couple of months ago.
Aug 27, 2023 11:31:39 #
larryepage wrote:
Please note...there are apparently a few card readers that can read both types of cards. I got flamed for giving this same answer a couple of months ago.
Atech, at B&H, is one of them. $100 and TAB for the 3 connectivity. I have owned one for several years. Best of luck.
Aug 27, 2023 12:16:05 #
CliffMcKenzie
Loc: Lake Athens Texas
First, thank you to everyone and their responses. I have ordered 3 128's and because of the excellent input, also ordered a new card reader. I only found one that could read XQD\CFexpress\SD from VELOGK. I have a VELOGK unit now and have had great success. This will help protect my XQD\SD investment.
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