Glyph is widening its push into creator gear. Earlier this year, the company launched SSDs and CFexpress memory cards. Now it is adding two memory card readers to the lineup, including a CFexpress reader aimed at Sony shooters.
The new models are the Glyph Capture+ CFexpress Type A USB4 Memory Card Reader and the Glyph Capture+ Dual SD Memory Card Reader. Glyph says both are built for “the rigorous demands of modern film, photography, and audio workflows.” Each uses SteadyIO, the company’s term for fanless thermal sinking, and both are aimed at Sony photographers and filmmakers.
The CFexpress Type A reader
Glyph does not make SD or CFexpress Type A cards. The company says Sony shooters make up a large part of the market, and this model is built for them.
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The usb4 card reader connects over USB4 Type-C at 40Gbps. Glyph rates it at transfer speeds up to 5,000 MB/s and says it ingests data up to three times faster than traditional readers.
The dual SD reader
The Dual SD reader has two card slots, so it can ingest files from two cards at once. That flexibility costs some speed. It uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 at 10Gbps and tops out at 1,000 MB/s.
Most SD cards cannot exceed that rate, so the gap matters less than the spec sheet suggests. For most photographers working with SD, the reader should be fast enough.
Both readers use a solid aluminum shell, which Glyph says raises the thermal ceiling. A soft composite bumper protects the body. Both models are compact, draw power from the USB connection, and work with Mac and Windows computers, according to Glyph.
Price and availability for the glyph cfexpress card reader
Both readers are scheduled to begin shipping in November. Glyph warns that shipments could slip into December, depending on demand. Buyers can purchase directly from Glyph or through authorized resellers.
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The Dual SD reader costs $120. The CFexpress Type A reader costs $150, the same price as Glyph’s existing Type B reader.
For Sony shooters, the choice comes down to two questions: which card format they use, and how many cards they need to offload at once. Those weighing the CFexpress model against the Dual SD reader should start with the first question.
Source: petapixel.com
Frequently asked questions
How fast is Glyph’s CFexpress Type A USB4 card reader?
Glyph rates the Capture+ CFexpress Type A USB4 Memory Card Reader at transfer speeds up to 5,000 MB/s. It connects over USB4 Type-C at 40Gbps and is said to ingest data up to three times faster than traditional readers.
What is the maximum speed of Glyph’s Dual SD card reader?
The Glyph Capture+ Dual SD Memory Card Reader uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 at 10Gbps and tops out at 1,000 MB/s. The article notes that most SD cards cannot exceed that rate, so the gap matters less than the spec sheet suggests.
How much does the Glyph Dual SD memory card reader cost?
The Glyph Capture+ Dual SD Memory Card Reader costs $120. The CFexpress Type A reader costs $150, the same price as Glyph’s existing Type B reader.
When will Glyph’s new card readers begin shipping?
Both new Glyph card readers are scheduled to begin shipping in November. Glyph warns that shipments could slip into December, depending on demand.
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