A quick update on my previous post about Lexar’s XQD memory cards – this is the official statement I received from Lexar: “While Lexar is eager to pursue the XQD technology, the product availability of XQD has been held up by multiple parties including Sony (who owns the IP) which is preventing us from moving forward. […]
The Polish Lexar distributer My Adventure issued a press release indicating that Lexar will not make any XQD memory cards as previously reported. XQD memory cards are currently not listed on Lexar’s website. I have reached out to Lexar for a confirmation/comment. The good news is that the new Delkin XQD memory cards are supposed to start shipping […]
CameraMemorySpeed published their test results of different XQD memory cards used in the Nikon Z7 mirrorless camera, including the new Nikon XQD cards (not available in the US yet). Their recommendation is to use the Sony G-Series XQD memory cards (Adorama | B&H | Amazon) in the Nikon Z7 camera. Other XQD memory cards, such as the […]
I am sure many of you have missed my original post about the new Nikon XQD memory cards: Nikon is going to start selling their own XQD memory cards for the Nikon D5/D500/D850/Z6/Z7 cameras. It is not clear if the new XQD cards are just rebranded Sony, Lexar or Delkin cards. Two different Nikon XQD memory cards will be available: […]
A quick update on the previous report that the first Nikon Z camera preorders will come with a free XQD memory card. WEX already lists a free Sony G 64GB XQD memory cards with all Nikon Z6 and Z7 pre-orders:
More last moment leaks: Nikon Z7, 24-70mm and 35mm to ship in late September 50mm lens to ship in late October Nikon Z6 to ship in late November Nikkor 500mm f/5.6 PF lens to ship on September 14 In addition: Nikon genuine XQD memory cards (MC-XQ64G, MC-XQ120G) priced 17,820 yen for 64 GB and 29,160 yen […]
The one slot XQD memory card is not that bad because I was told that you can either use 1x XQD card or 1x CF Express card or 2x SD cards. I do not have any other details or how exactly this is implemented (adapter?). Stay tuned…
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