Many of the XQD memory cards are now back in stock (the 128 GB version is still not available in all stores). Check the pricing and availability at B&H, Adorama and Amazon (B&H will be closing tomorrow for Passover and if you are expecting to get your D5/D500 in the next few days, it’s a good idea to order now).
Cameramemoryspeed published their comparison/test results of different Sony and Lexar XQD memory cards with the Nikon D5 – the Lexar Professional 2933x XQD 2.0 was the best performer followed by the Sony G Series XQD:
Lexar announced a new Professional XQD 2.0 USB 3.0 reader ($24.95). The main features are: Provides professional-level high-speed transfer of RAW images and 4K video files Accelerates workflow, leveraging SuperSpeed USB 3.0 technology Designed for use with XQD™ 2.0 cards Compact, portable design for photographers and videographers on the go Five-year limited warranty Shipping starts […]
The Lexar 2933x XQD memory cards are now 50% off at Adorama and B&H (Amazon doesn’t offer this deal). Good timing before the Nikon D5 and D500 cameras start shipping.
An update to my previous post: similar to the UK and Germany I can now confirm that the first Nikon D5 pre-orders in the US and Canada will also come with a free Sony 32GB G-Series XQD memory card ($109.95) and a XQD reader ($37.95). Nikon D5 pre-order links: B&H | Adorama | Amazon.
Lexar Japan published a new video where you can see the difference in performance between XQD, CF and SD cards in the new D5/D500 cameras: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEUeRqA41E8 The video is over 8 minutes, so here are the actual test results (number of shots taken displayed on the graph):
WEX Photographic confirms on their website what I already reported here on NikonRumors: the first Nikon D5 shipments will include free Sony 32GB XQD memory card and reader. Jessops has a similar note on their D5 listing: Note that the Nikon D500 listings at WEX Photographic and Jessops do not mention anything about free XQD cards. The new Sony XQD […]
A quick update on my last post – the new Sony XQD M-series memory cards are actually already shipping (thanks Ish). Here is the current pricing and availability: Sony XQD 32GB M series: $58.61 (in stock) Sony XQD 64GB M series: $96 (in stock) Sony XQD 128GB M series: $153.60 (out of stock) The new XQD M series […]
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