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CompactFlash memory card, black label, 8GB capacity

Digital Speed

Digital Speed 8GB 1200X 160MB/s Class 10 Memory Card

SKU CH-XSHW-0C77V

Class 10 CompactFlash card delivers 160 MB/s read speed with 1200X rating for professional photography

  • Product typeMemory Card
  • Class 10 rating ensures reliable minimum write performance
  • 160 MB/s read speed accelerates file transfers
  • 1200X speed rating supports rapid burst shooting
  • 8 GB capacity stores thousands of high-resolution images
  • Professional-grade durability protects data in demanding conditions

Professional CompactFlash Card for High-Profile

The Digital Speed 8GB 1200X CompactFlash card targets professional photographers who require sustained high-speed capture. Its Class 10 rating guarantees a minimum write performance suitable for continuous RAW bursts and high-definition video recording. The Mach III architecture is engineered to meet the durability and quality demands of serious field work. This card serves as a primary storage medium for high-profile imaging workflows.

160MB/s Read Speed Accelerates Ingestion

The quoted 160MB/s maximum read speed directly reduces the time required to offload large RAW libraries to a workstation. Faster ingestion shortens the post-production bottleneck, allowing editors to begin culling and processing sooner. The 1200X rating reflects this peak throughput capability. Error-free data transfer integrity protects irreplaceable assets during the critical copy phase.

8GB Capacity Limits Extended Sessions

The 8GB storage volume restricts the number of high-resolution RAW files or lengthy video clips captured before a card swap is necessary. Photographers covering events, sports or long-form video will find the capacity insufficient for uninterrupted shooting. Buyers needing extended recording time without media changes should evaluate higher-capacity alternatives. This constraint defines the card's suitability for specific assignment lengths.

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Price $303.99
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Brand nameDigital Speed
Product typeMemory Card

Questions about this item

Will the CompactFlash card's write-speed rating of 1200X degrade over time, requiring replacement?

The card uses Class 10 flash rated for sustained 160 MB/s reads; NAND wear is managed by the controller, so replacement is only needed if capacity is exceeded or physical damage occurs.

What limit appears first during continuous shooting — buffer depth or the 160 MB/s write ceiling?

The 160 MB/s maximum transfer rate is the hard ceiling; once the camera's buffer fills, the card cannot accept data faster than that sustained throughput.

Does the card run hot or draw extra power when recording video all day at 160 MB/s?

CompactFlash cards draw minimal power and generate negligible heat even at the rated 160 MB/s sustained speed; no active cooling or special power supply is required.

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