Questions about Angelbird 512GB Cfexpress SE

I've been using it for stills. I haven't noticed any issues.

Do you really need long 8K/60 clips?

With the Z9 I use the AV PRO CFexpress MK2 Type B 2TB for video (and stills) without problems. The 1TB had problems but I could change them for the 2TB version. You need 2TB space to begin with If you want to shoot 8K.

You might want to read this lengthy discussion.

If I take a look at the website, the SE version is also ‘Compatible and Recommended by Angelbird’. The custom service is excellent, so you can always try this version. But, 512GB is not much storage for video.

I have a couple of 512 SE that I use on Z9 since almost a year. So far, so good. Cards are more than fast enough for my use (maximum 2-3 seconds of still images in hi-speed sequences). Transfered many times full cards on laptop/storage, and nothing to complain. They comes with a 3-year extended warranty (you have to register them on their site), and I have never noticed a tendency to overheat (they become warmner with intense use, but so do other cards of the major brands, like SanDisk or Prograde, Manfrotto or Delkin...).
I don't shoot 8k video, but they should be fine (at least 8k30: if you absolutely want/need 8k60, start thinking to a different size of card or an external recorder...).

NickZ2016 said:

I've been using it for stills. I haven't noticed any issues.

Do you really need long 8K/60 clips?

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Thanks.

Not long clips and not necessarily 60p but having 8k can be useful when I want to shoot a short video of the landscapes to reveal the details.

Hendrik_nl said:

With the Z9 I use the AV PRO CFexpress MK2 Type B 2TB for video (and stills) without problems. The 1TB had problems but I could change them for the 2TB version. You need 2TB space to begin with If you want to shoot 8K.

You might want to read this lengthy discussion.

If I take a look at the website, the SE version is also ‘Compatible and Recommended by Angelbird’. The custom service is excellent, so you can always try this version. But, 512GB is not much storage for video.

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Thank you for your post and the link. They are very helpful.

The main use of the card will be still photos and short 8k video clips (in the future).

Vexred said:

I have a couple of 512 SE that I use on Z9 since almost a year. So far, so good. Cards are more than fast enough for my use (maximum 2-3 seconds of still images in hi-speed sequences). Transfered many times full cards on laptop/storage, and nothing to complain. They comes with a 3-year extended warranty (you have to register them on their site), and I have never noticed a tendency to overheat (they become warmner with intense use, but so do other cards of the major brands, like SanDisk or Prograde, Manfrotto or Delkin...).
I don't shoot 8k video, but they should be fine (at least 8k30: if you absolutely want/need 8k60, start thinking to a different size of card or an external recorder...).

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Thanks for the detailed reply

I use them in my Z9 and have no issues with long burst photos . I tested them for another photog who does video and was having issues with his SanDisk cards stopping recording. I ran 8k@60 Nlog RAW filling the card several times without issue. Only thing is you have to set the Auto Temp Cutout in SETUP to HIGH or the *camera* will stop recording with about a minute of space left on the card. So the card gets hot but it doesn't cause a problem for the card or the camera as long as you change that setting.

"(1) Is the card physically durable?"

Not sure if the exact model you are referring to will be the same but some words of caution.



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Jeff_0000 said:

Does anyone own and use this card frequently on Z6/Z7/Z9?

I would like to know about a few things before getting one for myself:

(1) Is the card physically durable?

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Yes

Jeff_0000 said:

(2) Is the write/read speed sufficient to support long bursts of stills or video, e.g. Z9's 8k 60p raw?

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Yes.

Jeff_0000 said:

(3) Does the card get very hot after a long period of video recording, a long burst of stills or after huge data transfer on computer?

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Nope. Not any warmer than any other card, anyway.

Jeff_0000 said:

(4) Have you experienced any weird issues while inserting or using the card?

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None.

Jeff_0000 said:

Does anyone own and use this card frequently on Z6/Z7/Z9?

I would like to know about a few things before getting one for myself:

(1) Is the card physically durable?
(2) Is the write/read speed sufficient to support long bursts of stills or video, e.g. Z9's 8k 60p raw?
(3) Does the card get very hot after a long period of video recording, a long burst of stills or after huge data transfer on computer?
(4) Have you experienced any weird issues while inserting or using the card?

Many thanks in advance.

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I started using them (Angelbird 512GB CFE SE) in my Z7 and Z9 in Feb 2022 after my Z9 arrived in late Jan. With respect to your questions.

1. I unload the photos after each shoot using an Angelbird card reader. So that involves taking them out of the camera, putting them in the reader and then in the camera. Not a lot that can go wrong. I have had no trouble with the cards. But I never had issues with any of the digital media cards for D70, D300, D600 and now the Z7 and Z9. I don't know if I am easy on the cards but no issues. I do format the cards in the camera each time I place them in the camera. The cards will sit in the camera in 100+ deg (f) weather in the cars (in the shade though) while I am driving with the AC off. (don't want condensation to slow me down when I find the picture). I have not been out in anything colder than high 20s or low 30s (deg F, basically 0 deg C).

2. I don't do a lot of video, and what little I have done is very basic. That said the cards are certainly fast enough for anything the Z7 can do. I have not done any 8K video in the Z9 and only a little basic video other wise. I have done several hours of time laps doing one picture every 30 seconds for a few hours. There were a lot of pictures and the cameras got a little warm to the touch but there were no warnings. They also downloaded fairly quickly. The resulting video was fun for me to watch, but not something I would post publicly (just not that fun for others).

3. It does get warm but not to the point an alarm is triggered. I live in Tucson AZ and the time laps was done in the late spring when the outside temps were in the 90 deg (f) range.

4. No

I am very happy with the cards. I am not a paid photographer doing a business. I am a hobby shooter. Sometimes I take a lot of pictures and sometimes I will go a month or so and take no pictures.

Thank you everyone for your responses. They are very helpful

Some have reported that after firmware 2.14 the SE cards are nearly as fast as the MK2. I have both; no problems. You need their card reader to upgrade FW. I am guessing all of them ship with 2.14 now. Their card reader is substantial and fast. I am glad I have it.

Jeff_0000 said:

Does anyone own and use this card frequently on Z6/Z7/Z9?

I would like to know about a few things before getting one for myself:

(1) Is the card physically durable?
(2) Is the write/read speed sufficient to support long bursts of stills or video, e.g. Z9's 8k 60p raw?
(3) Does the card get very hot after a long period of video recording, a long burst of stills or after huge data transfer on computer?
(4) Have you experienced any weird issues while inserting or using the card?

Many thanks in advance.

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I have been using it for last few months. with Z7. Used to use Sony XQD earlier.

#1. Feels durable. No issues so far

#2. I compared it against Delkin Black 128GB. Did not see any difference in burst mode(maybe limitation on Z7). So, returned Delkin and kept AngelBird

#3. I do not do video a lot, so can't tell After data transfer, it didn't feel hot, warm maybe

#4. No issues. Just remember - If you want to update FW for the card, you need to buy their card reader. I bought it anyway and it worked just fine.

Jeff_0000 said:

Does anyone own and use this card frequently on Z6/Z7/Z9?

I would like to know about a few things before getting one for myself:

(1) Is the card physically durable?
(2) Is the write/read speed sufficient to support long bursts of stills or video, e.g. Z9's 8k 60p raw?
(3) Does the card get very hot after a long period of video recording, a long burst of stills or after huge data transfer on computer?
(4) Have you experienced any weird issues while inserting or using the card?

Many thanks in advance.

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I bought 2 512 se cards and they would not insert into the z9 properly, they pushed in but didn’t click in. They had to be pulled out with some force which wasn’t something I was prepared to do with a 5k+ camera. They did this in all of my z9’s so it wasn’t a problem with a specific camera card slot. So I returned them for prograde cobalt cards which are a lot More expensive but the burst rate for stills is alot better, they are much faster for video and just as important they insert and eject like the card should and don’t feel like the card slot is going to get damaged. so am happy with my decision and won’t be buying any more Angelbird cards. Sony tough cards are superb too

I have the one TB cfexpress SE card, just got it new. It is on the recommended list for my blackmagic cinema camera 6K full frame. The camera doesn't work with that card, I can't do anything with the card in the camera. Both are new. Just an FYI. I don't know what the issue is right now.