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EXASCEND

Cinema-grade CFexpress 4.0, SD, and portable SSD storage — built on industrial & enterprise SSD engineering and trusted on RED and Z CAM workflows. VPG400-certified media that won't drop a frame.

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Made for Sony

Every Sony FX and Alpha body — FX3, FX30, FX6, a7S III, a1 — runs on CFexpress Type A. Our Essential Pro Type A is VPG400-certified for 4K/8K and 120fps.

VPG400-certified

A guaranteed 400 MB/s sustained write — the spec that actually stops dropped frames in RAW. Independently measured at 465 MB/s minimum under load.

Trusted on RED & Z CAM

Exascend builds proprietary media for RED V-RAPTOR and KOMODO, and for Z CAM — reviewed beside ProGrade and Angelbird. Cinema-grade, not commodity.

Authorized & genuine

Sourced through official distribution with full manufacturer warranty. Plus expert help matching the exact card to your camera.

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Find your format

Your camera decides the card. Sony takes CFexpress Type A; Canon, Nikon, RED and DJI take Type B; action cams and drones take microSD.

CFexpress 4.0 Type A

For Sony · VPG400

CFexpress 4.0 Type B

Canon · Nikon · RED · DJI

SD Cards

Catalyst UHS-I / UHS-II

microSD

Osmo Pocket 3 · Action · drones

Portable SSD

On-set offload & backup

Card Readers

USB4 — read at full speed

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The Exascend lineup

A quick look by card type. Open any category to see every capacity with full specs and filters.

Buying guide

Which Exascend card for your camera?

The card type is locked by your camera body. Here's the match — and why VPG400 matters the moment you shoot RAW or high frame rates.

Your camera / use	Card type	Recommended Exascend	Why
Sony FX3 / FX30 / FX6, a1, a7S III, a7 IV	CFexpress 4.0 Type A	Essential Pro Type AVPG400	Only Type A fits Sony's dual A/SD slots; VPG400 holds for 4K/8K and 120fps.
Canon R5 II / R5 / R3, Nikon Z8 / Z9	CFexpress 4.0 Type B	Element Pro Type BVPG400	Faster and lower cost-per-GB than Type A; VPG400 means no dropped frames in RAW.
RED KOMODO / V-RAPTOR, DJI Ronin 4D	CFexpress 4.0 Type B	Element Pro Type B 1TB / 2TB	High-bitrate RAW eats capacity fast; Exascend makes proprietary media for RED.
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 · Osmo Action	microSD (UHS-I)	Catalyst microSD V30	DJI specifies a V30 microSD minimum for stable 4K/120 — 256GB is the sweet spot.
Any shoot — backup & offload	Portable SSD + reader	Element SSD + USB4 reader	Offload cards on set and keep a second copy; a USB4 reader unlocks full 4.0 speed.

VPG400 = a CompactFlash Association certification guaranteeing a minimum sustained write of 400 MB/s — the real-world spec that prevents dropped frames in cinema RAW. Peak "read speed" on the box does not.

Why Exascend

Industrial storage engineering, made for cinema

Exascend started in 2016 building enterprise and industrial SSDs for automotive, medical and defense — hardware rated for extreme conditions. In 2020 it brought that engineering to cinema media. That heritage is why DITs trust it on critical shoots.

VPG400, where it counts

Both our Essential Pro (Type A) and Element Pro (Type B) cards are VPG400-certified — a guaranteed 400 MB/s sustained write. Independent testing measured 465 MB/s minimum under load. That margin keeps RAW recording from stalling.

Trusted by cinema brands

Exascend engineers proprietary media for RED V-RAPTOR and KOMODO, and for Z CAM. It's reviewed alongside ProGrade, Angelbird and Delkin — names working pros already rely on.

Genuine media, real warranty

Counterfeit cards are rampant on marketplaces. As an authorized Canadian dealer, every Exascend card we ship is genuine, carries its full manufacturer warranty, and comes with our selection advice.

FAQ

Exascend, answered

What is VPG400, and do I need it?+

VPG400 is a CompactFlash Association certification guaranteeing a minimum sustained write speed of 400 MB/s — the spec that matters for cinema RAW and high frame rates. Peak read speed on the packaging doesn't prevent dropped frames; sustained write does. Both Exascend Essential Pro (Type A) and Element Pro (Type B) are VPG400-certified.

What's the difference between CFexpress Type A and Type B?+

They are physically different and not interchangeable — your camera decides which you need. Type A is smaller and used only by Sony. Type B is larger, faster and lower cost-per-GB, used by Canon, Nikon, Panasonic, Fujifilm, RED and DJI.

Which Exascend card does my camera take?+

Sony FX/a-series → CFexpress Type A (Essential Pro). Canon, Nikon, RED, DJI Ronin → CFexpress Type B (Element Pro). DJI Osmo Pocket 3 / Osmo Action → microSD V30 (Catalyst). See the buying guide above, or tell us your exact body and we'll confirm.

Are these genuine Exascend cards?+

Yes. Filmgear Canada is an authorized Canadian Exascend dealer. Every card is genuine, sourced through official distribution, and backed by the full manufacturer warranty — protection you don't get from grey-market listings.

Do I need a special card reader for CFexpress 4.0?+

To offload at full speed, yes — a CFexpress 4.0 card needs a USB4 reader to reach peak transfer. An older USB 3.2 reader still works and won't damage the card, but it caps your offload speed.

Do you ship across Canada?+

Yes — we ship from within Canada with free expedited shipping on orders over $99. No surprise cross-border duties or brokerage fees.

Not sure which card you need?

Tell us your camera and what you shoot — our team will confirm the exact Exascend card type, capacity and speed before you buy.

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