Delock 91695 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 CompactFlash Card Reader

Delock 91695 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 CompactFlash Card Reader

Wrapped in a compact aluminum case, Delock's 91695 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 CompactFlash Card Reader harnesses the capabilities of SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to work with the latest CompactFlash Cards. Supporting CompactFlash cards in PIO, DMA and UDMA modes, the reader is plenty fast enough to support transfer hungry memory cards like speedy UDMA 6 CompactFlash cards used in high end DLSR cameras. Utilizing SuperSpeed USB's maximum theoretical speeds of up to 5Gbps, waiting for photos and videos to transfer off cards is now a thing of the past. This SuperSpeed USB 3.0 flash memory reader also supports the massive capacities of modern storage devices. Delock's 91695 doesn't trade practicality away for high speed though. The CompactFlash Card Reader is fully backward compatible with both USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 hosts. The reader supports Hot-Swap and Plug-N-Play, and utilizes USB bus power so no additional power source is required. The 91695 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 CompactFlash Card Reader is best used with systems that support SuperSpeed USB 3.0 in order to take advantage of its speed.

What are the Pin-Outs from PCMCIA PC Card to CompactFlash when using a CF Adapter?

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Delock Multi-in-1 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Memory Card Reader/Writer

Wrapped in a compact aluminum case, Delock's All-in-One combines the capabilities of SuperSpeed USB 3.0 and matches them to a versatile memory card reader. This multi-in-1 SuperSpeed USB memory card reader/writer supports over 60 types of flash memory media cards. While broad card support is its forte, the reader is plenty fast enough to support transfer hungry memory cards like speedy UDMA 6 CompactFlash cards used in high end DLSR cameras. Utilizing SuperSpeed USB's maximum theoretical speeds of up to 5Gbps, waiting for photos and videos to transfer off cards is now a thing of the past. This SuperSpeed USB 3.0 flash memory reader also supports the massive capacities of modern storage devices, currently supporting up to 2TB on some flash media cards such as SDXC.

Delock's All-in-One doesn't trade practicality away for its high end features though. The memory card reader/writer is fully backward compatible with both USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 hosts. Its five open memory card slots can be used at the same time for data transfers and exchanges, even between cards. The reader supports Hot-Swap and Plug-N-Play, and utilizes USB bus power so no additional power source is required. The multi-platform reader is best used with systems that support SuperSpeed USB 3.0 in order to take advantage of its speed.

Delock FireWire 800 to UDMA CompactFlash Drive Read-Writer

Synchrotech's Delock FireWire 800 to UDMA CompactFlash Drive Read-Writer is a must for pro photographers and other demanding users of high speed CompactFlash memory cards. Capable of exploiting the high speeds of the latest generation of CompactFlash memory cards, the FireWire readers 800 boasts incredible read speeds. The Delock FireWire 800 to UDMA CompactFlash Drive reader supports all the recent high-speed CompactFlash standards including PIO Modes 0-4, DMA Modes 0-2, and UDMA Modes 0-6. it features a single CompactFlash slot for CompactFlash Type I and II including Hitachi Microdrives and other CFII+ rotating media. It supports FireWire 800 (and 400 with and optionally purchased adapter or cable) connectivity on both Macintosh and Windows Operating Systems. The FireWire 800 to CompactFlash uses FireWire bus power, so the CFFire800 reader plugs and plays with no external AC power. The Delock FireWire 800 to CompactFlash Drive requires no drivers and comes with a one year limited warranty.

Check out UDMA CompactFlash Reader Benchmarks over Various Bus Connections for benchmarks using the Delock FireWire 800 to UDMA CompactFlash Drive Read-Writer.

The Qio Professional Universal Media Reader/Writer Wins 2010 NAB Best of Show Black Diamond Award

Sonnet's Qio Universal Media Reader/Writer was recently awarded 2010 Nation Association of Broadcasters Best of Show Black Diamond Award by DV Magazine. This recognition of a revolutionary device is much deserved, as the Qio has provided unparalleled capabilities for both in-studio or on-location applications of video ingestion. Qio is a boon for video professionals using Panasonic P2 and/or Sony/Sandisk SxS memory cards. Qio doesn't just provide slots for one or the other, or even one of each, it provides two slots for each! What's more is the Qio also includes two UDMA capable CompactFlash slots make it indispensable for professional still photographers. Qio also reads memory cards including SDHC using the included 21-in-1 Multimedia Memory Card. Qio reads SxS, P2, and UMDA CompactFlash at their maximum throughput, even when reading two cards at the same time! As if this functionality isn't enough, Qio (pronounced Cue-Eye-Oh) has a built in SATA RAID controller with four eSATA ports for use with a range of eSATA storage devices like Sonnet's Fusion F2 portable raids for on the go transfers between media.

Because the Qio attaches to computers via PCIe, directly on desktop computers, and via ExpressCard/34 on notebook computers, it doubles as a full fledged ExpressCard and PC Card/PC CardBus reader. As long as the drivers for a specific PC Card or ExpressCard are available for your operating system, Qio will let you deploy it with modern systems! You can enable swapping the Qio between desktop and notebook configurations by buying a Qio setup for either desktop or notebook and then purchase a spare Qio interface card for the other machine. Qio even includes a XLR 4-pin adapter cable can route battery power (from third party external batteries, sold separately) to the Qio plus attached Fusion F2's.

Qio Universal Media Read/Writer for P2 PC Card, SxS ExpressCard, and CompactFlash/SDHC + SATA

$10 off CFFire800 Pro FireWire 800 to UDMA CompactFlash Drive Read-Writer

$10 off CFFire800 Pro FireWire 800 to UDMA CompactFlash Drive Read-Writer using coupon code 1254340654, exclusive of other offers, expires 10/31/2009. The first UDMA Mode 6 (ULTRA ATA/133) device on the market, CFFire800 Pro is capable of taking full advantage of today's highest speed CompactFlash Cards, with throughput to spare for future CF advancement. CFFire800 is a must for pro photographers and other demanding users of high speed CompactFlash memory cards. CFFire800 Pro FireWire 800 boasts incredible read speeds of up to 43MBs with Lexar's new UDMA 300X and 39MBs with SanDisk's Extreme IV CompactFlash cards. Requiring no drivers on supported Macintosh or Windows systems, CFFire800 plugs into 9-pin FireWire 800 (1394b) ports and utilizes bus power for excellent portability.

Memory Card Data Retrieval?

CFMulti Issues Thread

CFMulti CompactFlash Type II to Eye-Fi™ + Multi-Card Adapter. This thread is for discussing issues with the CFMulti. Issues include, but aren't limited to: unsupported cameras, incompatibility issues, experiences, etc. Be sure to read the CFMulti FAQ before posting here.

Use SD cards in your Compact Flash gear

Terry White reviews the CFMulti CompactFlash to Eye-Fi™ Adapter.

Modern UDMA CompactFlash Reader Benchmarks FireWire vs. USB 2.0

CFMulti Provides CompactFlash Connectivity to Eye-Fi, SDHC, and MMC

CFMulti allows CompactFlash Type II slotted digital cameras to utilize WiFi via Eye-Fi(TM) SD Cards for wireless transfer of photos. Most high end DSLR and late model midrange digital cameras feature CompactFlash slots. CFMulti allows such cameras to use the wireless capability of Eye-Fi(TM) Cards, while still allowing switching back to UDMA CompactFlash when high performance is more important than wireless. CFMulti also allows the use of popular SDHC, SD Cards, MMC +Plus, and MultiMediaCards in place of CompactFlash.

Creating Fastest Portable RAW Photo Import for Pro-Photojournalists

FireRepeater 800 & CFFire800 Pros
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When sports photojournalists from tallahassee.com contacted Synchrotech for a specialized solution to improve their RAW DSLR photograph ingestion work-flow, we had to be creative. The photographers had the following requirements for a solution: it had to fully utilize the speeds of the latest UDMA CompactFlash memory cards, it had to ingest at least two UDMA CompactFlash cards at once, it couldn't require an external power source, it had to work with Camera Bits' Photo Mechanic software, and it had to work with Apple's MacBook Pro.

Meeting any one of those prerequisites was no problem, but meeting all those requirements was a tall order. The UDMA speed requirements were no problem; both Synchrotech's CFFire800 Pro and CFExpressPro+ CompactFlash readers work with the fastest UDMA CompactFlash memory cards. The MacBook Pro features both a FireWire 800 port and an ExpressCard slot, making either product compatible. Unfortunately, only the CFFire800 Pro works with Photo Mechanic software. This presented another problem: the MacBook Pro only provides a single FireWire 800 port; adding more FireWire 800 ports via the ExpressCard would require an external power supply to power the CFFire800 Pro readers.

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Synchrotech CFFire800 Pro UDMA
Unibrain FireRepeater 800
Unibrain 9pin to 9pin Cable 1M
SanDisk Extreme FireWire

While our CFFire800 Pro uses FireWire bus power, we knew it draws less than 500mA, while the MacBook Pro provides just under 1A of current while running on batteries. One product we offer, Unibrain's extremely portable FireRepeater 800, splits source current between two ports. With that in mind we set out to test two CFFire800 Pro readers with FireRepeater 800 to see if it provided enough power off a single FireWire 800 port to enable both CompactFlash readers; we found it worked flawlessly.

When we informed the tallahassee.com photographers of our findings, they were elated. Since they already had an investment in SanDisk's Extreme FireWire 800 CompactFlash readers, they purchased and tested the FireRepeater 800 to dual reader configuration and had the same success. They are now deploying this solution at their location shoots.

Synchrotech is proud to offer our innovative UDMA CompactFlash ingestion solution as a bundle package to photographers requiring the fastest turnaround on their work-flows. While the Sandisk reader combination is also available, it is a UDMA Mode 4 device; the CFFire800 Pro is UDMA Mode 6 capable.

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2) CFFire800 Pro FireWire 800 to CompactFlash Drive Read-Writers
1) FireWire 800 IEEE1394b 9pin to 9pin Cable UB 1M/3.3F
1) Unibrain FireRepeater 800 FireWire 800 IEEE 1394b Repeater Hub 3 Port
All for $206, save $10 off items purchased separately. Requires a powered FireWire 800 9-pin port.

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2) SanDisk Extreme FireWire 400/800 to CompactFlash Read-Writers
1) FireWire 800 IEEE1394b 9pin to 9pin Cable UB 1M/3.3F
1) Unibrain FireRepeater 800 FireWire 800 IEEE 1394b Repeater Hub 3 Port
All for $242, save $10 off items purchased separately. Requires a powered FireWire 800 9-pin port.

Terry White Reviews CFFire800 Pro

Terry White tests, benchmarks, and reviews Synchrotech's CFFire800 Pro FireWire 800 to CompactFlash Drive Read-Writer (PCM-CR-FW81ECF-02) in a recent post: Super fast CF reader for your desktop. Terry times the CFFire800 Pro's read and write speeds with three different brands of UDMA enabled CompactFlash cards. He also includes the best time of a USB 2.0 based reader for comparison. From Terry's review:

The Synchrotech CFFire 800 Pro FireWire 800 to CompactFlash Drive Read-Writer goes for $59. If you have a FireWire 800 port and speed is important to you, then you can’t go wrong with this purchase.

CFFire800 Pro FireWire 800 to CompactFlash Drive Read-Writer

Benchmarks for CFExpressPro+ PCIe ExpressCard to UDMA CompactFlash

The fastest card!

Terry White on the CFExpressPro+ PCIe

In this world of Faster, Faster, Faster, the Synchrotech ExpressCard Reader ($65) will become a permanent addition to my camera/computer bag. If you have a notebook with an ExpressCard slot, I highly recommend this reader. It kicks the crap out of USB 2.0 readers.

Pretty glowing reviews, and with pre-UDMA enabled CompactFlash cards at that. Initial review: True Express Card PCIe Speed for Photographers. Second look: What a difference a card makes.

CFExpressPro+ PCIe ExpressCard to CompactFlash Memory Card Adapter 2.5Gbps

Important Notice: CFExpressPro+ PCIe and Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard

Please DO NOT install the provided drivers for the CFExpressPro+ PCIe ExpressCard to CompactFlash Memory Card Adapter 2.5Gbps with Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard. Drivers for 10.5 are in development, we will post them as soon as they are available.

CFExpressPro+ PCIe

Datasheet: CFExpressPro+ PCIe ExpressCard to CompactFlash Memory Card Adapter Photo

Datasheet for the blazing fast CFExpressPro+ PCIe ExpressCard to CompactFlash Adapter.

CFExpressPro+ PCIe ExpressCard to CompactFlash Memory Card Adapter Photo