Right SD Card for the Sony FX30 & CF Express Type A | Sony FX3
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- ☕️I bought a New Sony FX30 and when searching for a new SD Card, I soon realized this was not an easy purchase coming from a Sony ZV-E10.
I simplify what to look for and share what Memory Card I ended up getting for my Sony FX30.
**I used this card to record this video!
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Lexar SDXC 128GB v90
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Lexar SDXC 128GB v30
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SONY TOUGH 80GB CF EXPRESS TYPE A
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SONY TOUGH 160 GB CF EXPRESS TYPE A
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Hi Everyone! Thanks for watching the video! I mention in the video, in order to take advantage of the best recording in 4K | 10 Bit | 60fps that you need a card capable of writing at 600Mbps or 75MBps. To be clear that is when recording in XAVC S-I. If you record in XAVC S, you only need a card that can handle 200Mbps or 25MBps. Doesn't change what I purchased as I wanted to be able to record in all formats up to 60fps in 4K 10 bit. Just wanted to clarify in case you know you will be recording in other formats. Hope that helps!
600 Mbit means 75 MB per second MEGABYTE, but not MEGABIT 😀1 BYTE = 8 BIT. So v60 cards can write with 150 MB means 1200 Mbit, and Lexar CFexpress type A Silver 700 MB for write means 5600 Mbit
i’ve been looking at these sorts of videos all day and this is the best one. thank you!
Thanks for the video. I've been trying to understand this for my new FX30 & this is the first video I've found easy-to-understand. I really appreciate it!
Hey OverNoobin'!! Glad it helped!
What did you end up getting?
Right now, I'm just using regular SD cards. I am saving for the CF As .. just a huge expense right now. @@Salt9696
I came in all confused and now leaving with so much information! Thanks a lot 🙌🏻
Probably the best video out there!! Very well done mate and thank you!
Thank you. Just purchased the Sony Tough 160GB CF express A for $267 USD (pre taxes) on Amazon! I checked right while watching this video and it was 33% off, normally this card runs $399 USD
How much shoot time do you have for 4k 10 bit video???
Good video mate! Hey from NS 😀
A lot of people don't understand S&Q is a setting for uncompressed files in various frame rates to produce high quality video. S&Q can be left turned off while shooting in 4K 120 fps and a V90 card (min needed) will work fine for that. Type A (after u part with part of your liver and perhaps a kidney to help pay for it) is nice to have for the higher quality but not needed. It's the same setup for the older A7SIII... most people don't use S&Q modes. 😉
Hey New Scotland Fishing Adventures!! Hey from BC!! Love it! Yeah, the Type A cards are PRICEY!! I personally don't use S&Q either. Thanks for taking the time to drop some great knowledge in the comments, I really appreciate it!!
This video made me a subscriber.
Excellent explanation, man.
Awesome, thank you Mario C. Castilion! Thanks for taking the time to leave at comment, I really appreciate it and Happy New Year!!
Excellent video. I was online looking to buy new cards for my FX30 when I found this edit. Thank you!!!
Glad I could help K P! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, I really appreciate it!
how is this sd card going? all good after 1 year?
Great info! Would 128gb be enough for about 1.5 hours of 4k 10 bit, slog, 200mbs?
I am using my FX30 a lot for 4K 120 and S&Q. I purchased the CF Express type A Lexar 160 GB. Also have the Sandisk Rxtreme PRIO 128GB V90 as the second card.
Nice!!! I don't film enough 4K 120, and haven't really used S&Q and should! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment! Really appreciate it!
Thanks for your insights!
Great job explaining the process
SDHC vs SDXC can both record splitted or whole files - depends on formating - exFAT vs FAT, not card type.
Lexar also has a 160GB CF Express type A that is about $200. It's expensive, but it will hold you over for a WHILE.
Hey Travel Addict! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, I really appreciate it. I have been happy so far with the Lexar brand and both my v90 SD cards are made by Lexar. Thanks Travel Addict!
I used Sandisk 200MB v30 sd card and Im able to record up to 60P 10 bit 4k with no issues on my fx30 and my A7IV, I haven't try 120P now if you want to record at the highest resolution is when you need the v90 or CF exp card witch in my opinion is a no no for me since create super large files.
This was very useful, easy to understand. Thanks!. Cheers!
great video, this has helped me massively thanks!
Glad it helped!
Very concise, much appreciated
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, I really appreciate it!
Clear cut explanation
Great. Short. All I need!
Thank you!
Hey Yoshi-Movies! Glad it helped! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, I really appreciate it!
Excellent tutorial
Glad you liked it @steveloudon7491 !! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, I really appreciate it!
I have been doing some 120 4k recording with my v90 card and it is fine. i just use the xavc-s codec, not all i.
Thank you sir! I think I'm good now thanks to you!
Good video idea... but it was hectic with all the menu changes... would have been more comprehensive with charts
Very informative!!
I use a v60 on a7s3
Thank you.
thanks for this video, just what I needed!
Glad it helped EnnVision!! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, I really appreciate it!
V90 SD 128GB only gets you 1hr in 4K 24fps 100MB XAVC 4:2:2 10bit and it will run you $180 😢 crazy cf express cards can run $600-$900 for bigger sizes like 500GB 1TB sizes
It’s criminal
actually insane
Thanks for the advices
Hey Leo M! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, and glad it helped!
Great video. Concise and informative
Hey Charles Fink!! I am glad it was helpful. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, I really appreciate it!
GREAT ADVICE THANKS
Glad it was helpful!
thanks
My question is, how many mins can I get with cfexpress A if I record in 4k 60 all I
Incrível seu vídeo, parabéns eu pretendo gravar em 120FPS então acho que vou precisar comprar o CFexpress, sou do Brasil, obrigado!
My pleasure! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, I really appreciate it!
great explanation
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, I really appreciate it!
@Elev8Project G'day mate from Australia. I thought it was explained quite well and cleared many matters up. I am looking at buying the FX30, I am confused by AI answers, whether I can use two SDXC cards V90 cards at the same time and have them write simultaneously or does the top slot only take a CFxpress card?
Hey @daveseedsman ! Thanks for taking the time to leave a question in the comments, I really appreciate it! Yes, you can use 2x v90 cards at the same time and record simultaneously on the FX30. That is exactly what I do for project work so I have a duplicate in case something happens :). Hope that helps!
@@Elev8Project Hi, thanks for the reply. I like your style and professionalism. One more question, conversely, can one use two CFexpress cards at the same time, if one can afford them. 🙏💲
great explanation, thank you very much!!
Hey Vsevolod Zagainov! I am glad it helped! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, I really appreciate it!
Can you use XC for 1080p?
Dude question for you. Like many others I don’t want to pay a bajillion dollars for those super expensive Type A memory cards. If I don’t need to shoot above 30fps, can I get away with V60 cards (there are SDXC, and U3 cards) and still achieve the absolute highest video quality for my FX30?
Hey what sd card do you recommend for the new Sony a6700 to record all modes with no issues up to 4k 120. And which one is fine to use for normal 4k and fotos. Thanks hope you can help
Hi @adrianortega2044 ! Thanks for taking the time to leave a question in the comments, I really appreciate it! I don't have the a6700, but looking at the recording specs, to record in 4K 120fps you will need a V90 card for all modes. Normal 4K at 24fps and photos a V30 will work just fine. Hope that helps.
It helps me a lot! tnx sir!
Glad it helped Mark!!! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, I really appreciate it!!
Extremely helpful video. Thanks for talking nice and slow for us lol.
Thanks!
No problem! Thanks Transformatik, for taking the time to leave a comment!
I bought the same sd card as you for my FX30 and it can only record in 8bit. What am I doing wrong?
Hey @jakeburns2012 ! As long as the SD Card is a v90 and you formatted the SD Card you should have access to 10 bit filming in 24fps and 60fps. I film in Log specifically Cine EI. In the menu, Main 1, Choose your file format eg. XAVC HS 4K, then click beside it and choose your Record setting and should have options for 10bit :) eg. 200M 4:2:2 10bit. I may make this into a video in case this doesn't help. Thanks again!
great video
Glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!
is SDXC Extreme Pro 128GB 300MB/s UHS-II V90, good for 4k 60fps ?
And what will it limit be in S&Q ?
Hey Christoffer Roen! Thanks for taking the time to leave a question in the comments, I really appreciate it and hope this helps. Yes, v90 is perfect for 4K 60fps. The only challenge where you will need to upgrade to cf express type A will be S&Q 4k 120fps. I haven't tried it, but there was someone that shared in the comments that you can even use the v90 for 4k 120fps without s&q. I have 2x v90 SD cards and have filmed in 4K 24fps, 30fps and 60fps without issue. I will most likely get a cf express type A in the near future. More so just to test it out and try 4k 120fps in S&Q mode as my current V90 SD cards have done the trick for me so far. Hope that helps my friend and Happy Holidays!!
I have so many Sony 128 Tough cards G. Woulds this work on the FX30 just bought three FX30 lol
Hey! Sorry, for the late reply! Yes, tough cards will work fine! Just might be difficult to take them in and out a lot lol.
@@Elev8Project no worries man! Thank for the response still!
fx 30 upgrading to 2.0 reads lexar sd 128gb 270mb/s 1800x class 10 uhs-ii v60 and sd uhs-ii 128gb v60: write speed up to 130mb/s and read speed 250mb/s or sdxc prograde v60 uhs- the 128gb ?
I need some help. On my FX30, I can record XAVC S-I HD but only up to 60p… even on an CFexpress type A card. I bought a CF express card because I thought it would allow me to record XAVC S-I HD at 120p. Is there a setting I need to change in order for this to work? Thanks.
That’s crazy u for sure have something wrong. Honestly a v90 is the way to go I shoot 10 bit 4k 120 fps and it’s money 💰
@@aaronmichaelnunez which codec did you use?
CFexpress card should get you any codec at any rate the FX30 can throw out, Something must be wrong with your card bc CFexpress Type A cards are just for that,
I want to get the sony tough v60 for my fx30. So is it possible to use s&q mode with 50 frames 10 bit in havc mode?
Can anyone tell me Samsung Portable SSD T9 with 2000MBs read write speed is good fit for sony fx30 as external SSD? I do not want to buy any CFExpress card I just want to use external SSD only.
Good one. I was going to ask the same question
Great video. The choice of memory cards isn't discussed very often on UA-cam, but is important for cameras like this. I'm looking at purchasing the FX30 but won't be using 10 bit 4.2.2 as none of my editing software will read it...I have to transcode with Handbrake first which adds to the work flow, along with the big file sizes. Thanks for the info
Glad it was helpful Ace Pilot! I thought it was just me, thinking about buying the right memory card. Especially, for someone that is new to this type of camera. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, I really appreciate it!
oh same ! just tested 422 vs 420 10bit on 2018 macbook pro FCPX playback and 420 is wayyy smoother 😂
How much time a 128GB se card can record in 4k 60 frames 10 bit ?
Hey Lucas Nunes! I checked my FX30 and set to the highest settings for 4K 60fps and looked like on my 128gb card was room for about 1 hour and 31mins. Hope that helps and thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, I really appreciate it!
@@Elev8Project Thanks for taking time to answer my question.
So a v90 sd be ok for 4k120p as well?
Hey Scott in Vancouver! The V90 will be fine for HD 120fps, and technically ok for XAVC-HS-4K and XAVC-S-4K and will need to jump to a CF Express Type A to record in XAVC S-I 4k 120fps in S&Q Mode. Hope that helps my friend!
S&Q mode is a specific file compression format with less to no compression producing higher quality video. Kinda Like shooting RAW. U can shoot 4K 120 on a V90 card but not in the S&Q modes. Honestly most beginner to novice video producers/shooters don't use S&Q modes as the file sizes are so BIG and cumbersome for a video editing program and mid grade computers to handle that they just don't bother with it. Most people using S&Q modes work for production companies of some sort and are not concerned about spending the $$$$ on the Type A cards along with the super high end Mac computers like the M1. The main thing to get from this is u CAN shoot in 4K 120fps on this camera with S&Q "turned off" while using a V90 card. 😀
Happy shooting!
Thank you for this clarification. This tutorial was good, but a bit too over complicated.
@@camexplora9742 Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. I will work on my future videos to try not to overcomplicate. The feedback is much appreciated and thanks again Happy Holidays!
@@NSFA how do you turn off S&Q mode on fx30?
Ahí Elev8 i have a big big doubt, i’ve just bought an fx30 and i’m analyzing getting an Sandisk extreme pro Cfexpress type B!
u know if it works with my camera? 🥹
Hey Antonio Morales!! First, congrats on the new purchase!!! To quickly answer your question Type B won't fit or work with the FX30. I was doing research about the CF Express cards and this was the main reason that sparked this video. So, I almost put money down on a Type B, because technically Type B cards are twice as fast as Type A cards at a cost of physical size. The CF Express Type A cards are no slouch though and are fast enough for 10-bit 4K with no drop frames. So, guessing Sony choose Type A because they are small enough to share an interchangeable slot with the even smaller SD cards. This also allows to keep the size of the camera as small as possible and gives enough room for all the advanced tech in the camera. Hope that helps my friend!