SanDisk

SanDisk SDCFX4-2048-901 Extreme IV 2GB CompactFlash Card

4.4 (17 reviews)

Maximize Your Workflow with the SanDisk 2 GB Extreme IV CompactFlash Card Designed for professional photographers, the SanDisk Extreme IV CompactFlash Card delivers exceptional speed and reliability. With read/write speeds up to 40MB/sec, this card ensures efficient capture, viewing, and transfer...

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Overview

Maximize Your Workflow with the SanDisk 2 GB Extreme IV CompactFlash Card

Designed for professional photographers, the SanDisk Extreme IV CompactFlash Card delivers exceptional speed and reliability. With read/write speeds up to 40MB/sec, this card ensures efficient capture, viewing, and transfer of large image files in demanding shooting conditions.

Specifications:

  • Capacity: 2 GB
  • Read Speed: Up to 40MB/sec
  • Write Speed: Up to 40MB/sec
  • Features: ESP (Enhanced Super-Parallel Processing) Technology
  • Durability: Temperature, Shock, and Vibration Tested

Key Features

Large 2 GB Capacity

Read and write performance of 40MB/sec with ESP Technology

Built to perform in the most extreme environments and temperatures—from -13º F to 185º F

Durable, reliable and thoroughly tested—temperature tested (heat and cold); shock and vibration tested (industrial-grade RTV included for CompactFlash)

Priority toll-free technical support

Specifications

Capacity
2GB
Read Performance
40MB/sec
Write Performance
40MB/sec
Technology
ESP Technology
Operating Temperature Range
-13º F to 185º F
Durability
Temperature tested (heat and cold); shock and vibration tested
Form Factor
CompactFlash

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Offers a substantial 2GB capacity for storing a significant number of photos or videos
  • Delivers fast read and write performance of 40MB/sec, enhancing workflow efficiency with ESP Technology
  • Built to operate reliably in a wide range of extreme temperatures, from -13º F to 185º F
  • Undergoes thorough testing for shock and vibration, ensuring durability in demanding environments
  • Comes with priority toll-free technical support, providing dedicated assistance for users

👎 Cons

  • The 2GB capacity, while "large" at the time of its release, is now considered modest compared to modern memory cards
  • Uses CompactFlash format, which is less common in newer devices than SD cards, limiting compatibility
  • The 40MB/sec speed, while good, may not be as fast as current generation memory cards for high-speed burst shooting or 4K video
  • Designed for older camera systems that typically use CompactFlash, potentially not optimal for newer camera technologies
  • The included industrial-grade RTV for CompactFlash is specific, but no further details on its exact function are provided

Frequently Asked Questions

This SanDisk Extreme IV CompactFlash card offers a storage capacity of 2GB.
The card features a read and write performance of 40MB/sec, supported by ESP Technology.
Yes, it is built to perform reliably in extreme environments and temperatures, ranging from -13º F to 185º F.
Yes, the card is durable, reliable, and has been thoroughly tested for shock and vibration.
This CompactFlash card is primarily designed for devices that support the CompactFlash format, which may not include all modern cameras that typically use SD cards.
Yes, it includes priority toll-free technical support for assistance.