CFExpress cards for X2D

[SrMi]

FYI

Hasselblad recommends two CFExpress type B memory cards:
1. Sony CEB-G Series CFexpress Type B memory card (128GB)
2. SanDisk Extreme Pro CFexpress Type B memory card (128GB, 256GB, 512GB)

However, Sony's Tough cards are thicker and hard to insert and remove. SanDisk works better.

 

[JimKasson]

FYI

Hasselblad recommends two CFExpress type B memory cards:
1. Sony CEB-G Series CFexpress Type B memory card (128GB)
2. SanDisk Extreme Pro CFexpress Type B memory card (128GB, 256GB, 512GB)

However, Sony's Tough cards are thicker and hard to insert and remove. SanDisk works better.

Good one. I'm using the SanDisk cards, too.

 

[Rodenmg]

FYI

Hasselblad recommends two CFExpress type B memory cards:
1. Sony CEB-G Series CFexpress Type B memory card (128GB)
2. SanDisk Extreme Pro CFexpress Type B memory card (128GB, 256GB, 512GB)

However, Sony's Tough cards are thicker and hard to insert and remove. SanDisk works better.

True. But I’ve found the thicker cards eventually fit nicely. Kinda like getting married.

 

[BostonBoy]

FYI

Hasselblad recommends two CFExpress type B memory cards:
1. Sony CEB-G Series CFexpress Type B memory card (128GB)
2. SanDisk Extreme Pro CFexpress Type B memory card (128GB, 256GB, 512GB)

However, Sony's Tough cards are thicker and hard to insert and remove. SanDisk works better.

Good one. I had put in an Angelbird SE card initially which happens to be so thick that I thought the spring loaded mechanism in my new camera was broken.

I have replaced it since.

A couple of additional infos since I attended a HB 1h dealer training after I bought the camera:

1. The cameras internal write speed is fast enough that a card with high sustained write speed is required for best operation (above 1000 MB/s). The list of approved card will be extended over time, but if you use a not approved card, acknowledge the warning and use a higher quality card w/ good sustained write speeds to avoid trouble.

2. The internal SSD is not soldered onto the main board but can be replaced. Which also means that bigger sizes are likely available in the future. Mounting slot spec was unclear though (e.g. M2.40 - no comment).

3. HB has no plans to add Video features to the camera - ever.

4. Fokus peaking will likely arrive in the next FW update.

5. I‘ve asked about the new leaf shutter mechanism and the 1/4000s v90 vs 1/2000s v38/55 in the new lenses while all 3 have the same 72mm front filter size. Pictures were shared and the new leaf shutter is significantly more compact. There are 2 new versions/sizes though, and they are both rated to 3.5M accuations (up from 1M).

6. My last question was about the Nikon flash protocol and the approved flash list (which does not include the cheaper Godox options or the newer ProFoto A10). The HB rep said they were tested successfully and most all Nikon compatible flashes should work.

 

[SrMi]

FYI

Hasselblad recommends two CFExpress type B memory cards:
1. Sony CEB-G Series CFexpress Type B memory card (128GB)
2. SanDisk Extreme Pro CFexpress Type B memory card (128GB, 256GB, 512GB)

However, Sony's Tough cards are thicker and hard to insert and remove. SanDisk works better.

Good one. I had put in an Angelbird SE card initially which happens to be so thick that I thought the spring loaded mechanism in my new camera was broken.

I have replaced it since.

A couple of additional infos since I attended a HB 1h dealer training after I bought the camera:

1. The cameras internal write speed is fast enough that a card with high sustained write speed is required for best operation (above 1000 MB/s). The list of approved card will be extended over time, but if you use a not approved card, acknowledge the warning and use a higher quality card w/ good sustained write speeds to avoid trouble.

2. The internal SSD is not soldered onto the main board but can be replaced. Which also means that bigger sizes are likely available in the future. Mounting slot spec was unclear though (e.g. M2.40 - no comment).

3. HB has no plans to add Video features to the camera - ever.

4. Fokus peaking will likely arrive in the next FW update.

5. I‘ve asked about the new leaf shutter mechanism and the 1/4000s v90 vs 1/2000s v38/55 in the new lenses while all 3 have the same 72mm front filter size. Pictures were shared and the new leaf shutter is significantly more compact. There are 2 new versions/sizes though, and they are both rated to 3.5M accuations (up from 1M).

6. My last question was about the Nikon flash protocol and the approved flash list (which does not include the cheaper Godox options or the newer ProFoto A10). The HB rep said they were tested successfully and most all Nikon compatible flashes should work.

Thanks! Any comments on live histogram being added?

 

[BostonBoy]

FYI

Hasselblad recommends two CFExpress type B memory cards:
1. Sony CEB-G Series CFexpress Type B memory card (128GB)
2. SanDisk Extreme Pro CFexpress Type B memory card (128GB, 256GB, 512GB)

However, Sony's Tough cards are thicker and hard to insert and remove. SanDisk works better.

Good one. I had put in an Angelbird SE card initially which happens to be so thick that I thought the spring loaded mechanism in my new camera was broken.

I have replaced it since.

A couple of additional infos since I attended a HB 1h dealer training after I bought the camera:

1. The cameras internal write speed is fast enough that a card with high sustained write speed is required for best operation (above 1000 MB/s). The list of approved card will be extended over time, but if you use a not approved card, acknowledge the warning and use a higher quality card w/ good sustained write speeds to avoid trouble.

2. The internal SSD is not soldered onto the main board but can be replaced. Which also means that bigger sizes are likely available in the future. Mounting slot spec was unclear though (e.g. M2.40 - no comment).

3. HB has no plans to add Video features to the camera - ever.

4. Fokus peaking will likely arrive in the next FW update.

5. I‘ve asked about the new leaf shutter mechanism and the 1/4000s v90 vs 1/2000s v38/55 in the new lenses while all 3 have the same 72mm front filter size. Pictures were shared and the new leaf shutter is significantly more compact. There are 2 new versions/sizes though, and they are both rated to 3.5M accuations (up from 1M).

6. My last question was about the Nikon flash protocol and the approved flash list (which does not include the cheaper Godox options or the newer ProFoto A10). The HB rep said they were tested successfully and most all Nikon compatible flashes should work.

Thanks! Any comments on live histogram being added?

No, and I did not ask that question. I will when I get the chance.

 

[areallygrumpyoldsod]

FYI

Hasselblad recommends two CFExpress type B memory cards:
1. Sony CEB-G Series CFexpress Type B memory card (128GB)
2. SanDisk Extreme Pro CFexpress Type B memory card (128GB, 256GB, 512GB)

However, Sony's Tough cards are thicker and hard to insert and remove. SanDisk works better.

I use Delkin Black and Prograde Cobalt in my Z9 and since I have spares of these I am using one in the X2D-100C.

For me the CF Express card is only used as a back-up. It is far quicker to offload from the SSD, and the camera batter receives a charge at the same time.

 

[BostonBoy]

For me the CF Express card is only used as a back-up. It is far quicker to offload from the SSD, and the camera batter receives a charge at the same time.

Yes, that's the default for me as well. However, after changing the CFe card I reversed roles just to see if my new (non-compliant) CF Express card holds up - CFe Prime, SSD as Backup for the next session.

I would like to see SSD/RAW and CFe/JPEG configuration options at some point.

 

[BostonBoy]

FYI

Hasselblad recommends two CFExpress type B memory cards:
1. Sony CEB-G Series CFexpress Type B memory card (128GB)
2. SanDisk Extreme Pro CFexpress Type B memory card (128GB, 256GB, 512GB)

However, Sony's Tough cards are thicker and hard to insert and remove. SanDisk works better.

Good one. I had put in an Angelbird SE card initially which happens to be so thick that I thought the spring loaded mechanism in my new camera was broken.

I have replaced it since.

A couple of additional infos since I attended a HB 1h dealer training after I bought the camera:

1. The cameras internal write speed is fast enough that a card with high sustained write speed is required for best operation (above 1000 MB/s). The list of approved card will be extended over time, but if you use a not approved card, acknowledge the warning and use a higher quality card w/ good sustained write speeds to avoid trouble.

2. The internal SSD is not soldered onto the main board but can be replaced. Which also means that bigger sizes are likely available in the future. Mounting slot spec was unclear though (e.g. M2.40 - no comment).

3. HB has no plans to add Video features to the camera - ever.

4. Fokus peaking will likely arrive in the next FW update.

5. I‘ve asked about the new leaf shutter mechanism and the 1/4000s v90 vs 1/2000s v38/55 in the new lenses while all 3 have the same 72mm front filter size. Pictures were shared and the new leaf shutter is significantly more compact. There are 2 new versions/sizes though, and they are both rated to 3.5M accuations (up from 1M).

6. My last question was about the Nikon flash protocol and the approved flash list (which does not include the cheaper Godox options or the newer ProFoto A10). The HB rep said they were tested successfully and most all Nikon compatible flashes should work.

Forgot to mention: wireless terhering on iPads is coming with a Mobile Phocus 2 Update this fall. Ive tried it to no avail on an iPad Pro and older Gen iPad, and asked that question as well. ETA still to be defined though.

 

[areallygrumpyoldsod]

Forgot to mention: wireless terhering on iPads is coming with a Mobile Phocus 2 Update this fall. Ive tried it to no avail on an iPad Pro and older Gen iPad, and asked that question as well. ETA still to be defined though.

I was told "Autumn", but I see it pointless to transfer anything other than jpegs to an IpadPro.

 

[JimKasson]

FYI

Hasselblad recommends two CFExpress type B memory cards:
1. Sony CEB-G Series CFexpress Type B memory card (128GB)
2. SanDisk Extreme Pro CFexpress Type B memory card (128GB, 256GB, 512GB)

However, Sony's Tough cards are thicker and hard to insert and remove. SanDisk works better.

I use Delkin Black and Prograde Cobalt in my Z9 and since I have spares of these I am using one in the X2D-100C.

For me the CF Express card is only used as a back-up. It is far quicker to offload from the SSD, and the camera batter receives a charge at the same time.

In mass storage mode, the cameras does not charge from the USB C port. At least, mine doesn't.

 

[SrMi]

FYI

Hasselblad recommends two CFExpress type B memory cards:
1. Sony CEB-G Series CFexpress Type B memory card (128GB)
2. SanDisk Extreme Pro CFexpress Type B memory card (128GB, 256GB, 512GB)

However, Sony's Tough cards are thicker and hard to insert and remove. SanDisk works better.

I use Delkin Black and Prograde Cobalt in my Z9 and since I have spares of these I am using one in the X2D-100C.

For me the CF Express card is only used as a back-up. It is far quicker to offload from the SSD, and the camera batter receives a charge at the same time.

In mass storage mode, the cameras does not charge from the USB C port. At least, mine doesn't.

How did you observe that?

When connected directly to my Mac Studio, my USB power meter show 14W (5V) going to the camera, regardless of whether in "Mass Storage" or "Skip" mode. A CFExpress card reader typically uses about 3W.

I assume X2D is being charged even in "Mass Storage" mode.

 

[JimKasson]

FYI

Hasselblad recommends two CFExpress type B memory cards:
1. Sony CEB-G Series CFexpress Type B memory card (128GB)
2. SanDisk Extreme Pro CFexpress Type B memory card (128GB, 256GB, 512GB)

However, Sony's Tough cards are thicker and hard to insert and remove. SanDisk works better.

I use Delkin Black and Prograde Cobalt in my Z9 and since I have spares of these I am using one in the X2D-100C.

For me the CF Express card is only used as a back-up. It is far quicker to offload from the SSD, and the camera batter receives a charge at the same time.

In mass storage mode, the cameras does not charge from the USB C port. At least, mine doesn't.

How did you observe that?

I plugged it into the computer and left it for half an hour. When I unplugged it, the battery had lost 14% of its charge.

QED?

When connected directly to my Mac Studio, my USB power meter show 14W (5V) going to the camera, regardless of whether in "Mass Storage" or "Skip" mode. A CFExpress card reader typically uses about 3W.

I assume X2D is being charged even in "Mass Storage" mode.

 

[SrMi]

FYI

Hasselblad recommends two CFExpress type B memory cards:
1. Sony CEB-G Series CFexpress Type B memory card (128GB)
2. SanDisk Extreme Pro CFexpress Type B memory card (128GB, 256GB, 512GB)

However, Sony's Tough cards are thicker and hard to insert and remove. SanDisk works better.

I use Delkin Black and Prograde Cobalt in my Z9 and since I have spares of these I am using one in the X2D-100C.

For me the CF Express card is only used as a back-up. It is far quicker to offload from the SSD, and the camera batter receives a charge at the same time.

In mass storage mode, the cameras does not charge from the USB C port. At least, mine doesn't.

How did you observe that?

I plugged it into the computer and left it for half an hour. When I unplugged it, the battery had lost 14% of its charge.

QED?

I also plugged it into the computer, "Mass Storage" mode, and after 30 minutes battery went from 89% to 100%.

Conclusion: it depends on the port and/or cable used.

When connected directly to my Mac Studio, my USB power meter show 14W (5V) going to the camera, regardless of whether in "Mass Storage" or "Skip" mode. A CFExpress card reader typically uses about 3W.

I assume X2D is being charged even in "Mass Storage" mode.

 

[JimKasson]

FYI

Hasselblad recommends two CFExpress type B memory cards:
1. Sony CEB-G Series CFexpress Type B memory card (128GB)
2. SanDisk Extreme Pro CFexpress Type B memory card (128GB, 256GB, 512GB)

However, Sony's Tough cards are thicker and hard to insert and remove. SanDisk works better.

I use Delkin Black and Prograde Cobalt in my Z9 and since I have spares of these I am using one in the X2D-100C.

For me the CF Express card is only used as a back-up. It is far quicker to offload from the SSD, and the camera batter receives a charge at the same time.

In mass storage mode, the cameras does not charge from the USB C port. At least, mine doesn't.

How did you observe that?

I plugged it into the computer and left it for half an hour. When I unplugged it, the battery had lost 14% of its charge.

QED?

I also plugged it into the computer, "Mass Storage" mode, and after 30 minutes battery went from 89% to 100%.

Conclusion: it depends on the port and/or cable used.

Thanks. D'accord.

 

[BostonBoy]

FYI

Hasselblad recommends two CFExpress type B memory cards:
1. Sony CEB-G Series CFexpress Type B memory card (128GB)
2. SanDisk Extreme Pro CFexpress Type B memory card (128GB, 256GB, 512GB)

However, Sony's Tough cards are thicker and hard to insert and remove. SanDisk works better.

I use Delkin Black and Prograde Cobalt in my Z9 and since I have spares of these I am using one in the X2D-100C.

For me the CF Express card is only used as a back-up. It is far quicker to offload from the SSD, and the camera batter receives a charge at the same time.

In mass storage mode, the cameras does not charge from the USB C port. At least, mine doesn't.

How did you observe that?

I plugged it into the computer and left it for half an hour. When I unplugged it, the battery had lost 14% of its charge.

QED?

I also plugged it into the computer, "Mass Storage" mode, and after 30 minutes battery went from 89% to 100%.

Conclusion: it depends on the port and/or cable used.

Thanks. D'accord.

I can also confirm the X2D charges in „mass storage mode“ w/ my Dell XPS 5570 Mobile WS

 

[JimKasson]

FYI

Hasselblad recommends two CFExpress type B memory cards:
1. Sony CEB-G Series CFexpress Type B memory card (128GB)
2. SanDisk Extreme Pro CFexpress Type B memory card (128GB, 256GB, 512GB)

However, Sony's Tough cards are thicker and hard to insert and remove. SanDisk works better.

I use Delkin Black and Prograde Cobalt in my Z9 and since I have spares of these I am using one in the X2D-100C.

For me the CF Express card is only used as a back-up. It is far quicker to offload from the SSD, and the camera batter receives a charge at the same time.

In mass storage mode, the cameras does not charge from the USB C port. At least, mine doesn't.

How did you observe that?

I plugged it into the computer and left it for half an hour. When I unplugged it, the battery had lost 14% of its charge.

QED?

I also plugged it into the computer, "Mass Storage" mode, and after 30 minutes battery went from 89% to 100%.

Conclusion: it depends on the port and/or cable used.

When connected directly to my Mac Studio, my USB power meter show 14W (5V) going to the camera, regardless of whether in "Mass Storage" or "Skip" mode. A CFExpress card reader typically uses about 3W.

I assume X2D is being charged even in "Mass Storage" mode.

Mine charges fine from my computer port if I turn the camera off, but won't charge in mass storage mode.

 

[BostonBoy]

FYI

Hasselblad recommends two CFExpress type B memory cards:
1. Sony CEB-G Series CFexpress Type B memory card (128GB)
2. SanDisk Extreme Pro CFexpress Type B memory card (128GB, 256GB, 512GB)

However, Sony's Tough cards are thicker and hard to insert and remove. SanDisk works better.

I use Delkin Black and Prograde Cobalt in my Z9 and since I have spares of these I am using one in the X2D-100C.

For me the CF Express card is only used as a back-up. It is far quicker to offload from the SSD, and the camera batter receives a charge at the same time.

In mass storage mode, the cameras does not charge from the USB C port. At least, mine doesn't.

How did you observe that?

I plugged it into the computer and left it for half an hour. When I unplugged it, the battery had lost 14% of its charge.

QED?

I also plugged it into the computer, "Mass Storage" mode, and after 30 minutes battery went from 89% to 100%.

Conclusion: it depends on the port and/or cable used.

When connected directly to my Mac Studio, my USB power meter show 14W (5V) going to the camera, regardless of whether in "Mass Storage" or "Skip" mode. A CFExpress card reader typically uses about 3W.

I assume X2D is being charged even in "Mass Storage" mode.

Mine charges fine from my computer port if I turn the camera off, but won't charge in mass storage mode.

Jim - one more data point: As I was traveling the last few days I took my older Dell XPS13 9380 to transfer files. I‘ve noticed that this computer won’t charge the X2D in data transfer mode either. Must me a spec or power delivery difference. Fyi