13
About SSDs and SD Cards
Brand
SSD Name/Model Number
Storage Supported Formats
4K RAW
2.5K RAW
ProRes and
DNxHD
PNY
XLR8. SSD9SC480GMDA-RB.
480GB
No
Yes
Yes
CL4100. SSD7S480GCL4.
480GB
No
No
Yes
CL4100. SSD7S240GCL4.
240GB
No
No
Yes
Transcend
SSD370. TS1TSSD370.
1TB
No
Yes
Yes
SSD370. TS512GSSD370.
512GB
No
Yes
Yes
Transcend
SSD370. TS256GSSD370.
256GB
No
Yes
Yes
SSD720. TS256GSSD720.
256GB
No
Yes
Yes
Wise Cinema CMS-0240
240GB
Yes
Yes
Yes
Important Notes About SSD Speed
If your SSD is dropping frames, try a different SSD or use a compressed HD recording format such as
ProRes or DNxHD for lower data rates. Check the Blackmagic Design website for the latest information.
Choosing a Fast SD Card
It's important to use SDHC and SDXC cards with Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera and Blackmagic
Micro Cinema Camera. These cards are rated for fast data speeds and support larger storage sizes.
We have provided a table showing SD cards that have tested reliable for video recording and playback.
From a quick glance you can see which SD card is fast enough to handle a chosen format.
Please check the tech notes at the Blackmagic Design support center for the latest information.
Brand
SD Card Name/Type
Storage
Supported Formats
RAW
ProRes
Delkin Devices Elite SDHC UHS-I.
32GB
No
Yes
Elite SDHC UHS-I.
16GB
No
Yes
SanDisk
Extreme Pro. 95 MB/sec SDXC UHS-I
512GB
Yes
Yes
Extreme Pro. 95 MB/sec SDXC UHS-I
256GB
Yes
Yes
Extreme Pro. 95 MB/sec SDXC UHS-I
128GB
Yes
Yes
Extreme Pro. 95 MB/sec SDXC UHS-I
64GB
Yes
Yes