Exascend Essential Pro CFexpress 4.0 Type A Memory Card - 512GB: The Exascend Essential Pro CFexpress 4.0 Type A Memory Card - 512GB is a compact CFexpress 4.0 Type A card for high-bitrate hybrid camera workflows, with VPG-400 support and fast sustained writes.

Use it when a Type A camera needs compact removable media for cinema, documentary, event, or creator production.

Product Overview

This Essential Pro card gives Type A camera users a CFexpress 4.0 option with up to 1800 MB/s read performance and capacity-specific sustained write behavior.

The small Type A form factor keeps the card compatible with cameras that cannot accept larger Type B media, while still supporting demanding video and burst-photo workflows.

Key Features

• CFexpress 4.0 Type A media
• VPG-400 compliant recording support
• 1800 MB/s maximum read speed
• Up to 1650 MB/s burst write
• Capacity-specific sustained write speed
• Limited lifetime warranty

How It Compares

Compared with standard UHS-II SD media, CFexpress Type A offers a much higher performance ceiling for cameras designed around the Type A format.

Compatible Accessories and Related Gear

Pair this card with a CFexpress Type A reader when you want the fastest offload path to a laptop, workstation, or DIT cart.

Compatible products:

• Exascend Nitro CFexpress 4.0 Type A Card Reader

Related Exascend gear: Essential Pro Type A 256GB, Essential Pro Type A 1TB.

Who Is This For?

Sony FX, Alpha, cinema, event, documentary, and hybrid shooters using cameras with CFexpress Type A slots.

Who Should Choose Something Else?

Choose CFexpress Type B, SD, or portable SSD media if your camera records to a different storage format.

In the Box

• 1x Exascend Essential Pro CFexpress 4.0 Type A Memory Card - 512GB
• 1x Limited lifetime manufacturer warranty

Specifications

FAQ

Is this a CFexpress Type A card?

Yes. This card is CFexpress Type A media, not Type B or SD. Use it when your device, slot, cable, and workflow match this exact product format and performance class.

Does it support VPG-400 workflows?

Yes. The Essential Pro Type A line is listed with VPG-400 support. Use it when your device, slot, cable, and workflow match this exact product format and performance class.

Which capacity should I choose?

Choose a larger capacity when you record longer takes, higher bitrates, or multi-camera production days.

Can I use it in a Type B slot?

No. Type A and Type B are physically different formats and require matching camera slots or supported adapters.

What reader should I pair with this card?

Use a CFexpress Type A reader when you want the fastest offload path from this card to a USB-C laptop, workstation, or DIT station.

Where to Buy in Canada

Filmgear Canada supplies the Exascend Essential Pro CFexpress 4.0 Type A Memory Card - 512GB to Canadian creators, camera teams, DITs, studios, and production crews from Vancouver, BC, with Canada-wide shipping and pickup options.