Sonnet SF3 Series Pro Dual-slot Thunderbolt 3 Card Reader SF3-2CFST

SF3 Series – CFast 2.0 Pro Card Reader
Superior Performance

Thunderbolt LogoWith the increasing popularity of professional digital cinema cameras from Canon, ARRI and Blackmagic Design, the use of CFast 2.0 memory cards has soared, and the need for a truly high-speed card reader is undeniable. With current CFast 2.0 cards rated read speeds near 550 MB/s, its clear that USB readers dont fill that need. Sonnets SF3 Series – CFast 2.0 Pro Card Reader does. Featuring a 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 interface, this device quickly ingests footage from CFast memory cards to any Mac or Windowscomputer with Thunderbolt 3 ports on location, in the studio, or in the edit suite at the fastest speeds the cards will support.

Efficient
As the industrys first CFast 2.0 card reader for Thunderbolt 3, the SF3 Series – CFast 2.0 Pro Card Reader employs its dual card slots to take advantage of the tremendous bandwidth offered by Thunderbolt

Capable of ingesting files simultaneously from two cards at concurrent data transfer speeds up to 1000+ MB/s more than double the average ingest speed of USB 3.0 card readers using the Sonnet reader makes for a significantly more convenient and efficient workflow.

The SF3 Series

CFast 2.0 Pro Card Reader connects directly to your Mac or Windows computers Thunderbolt 3 port or at the end of a Thunderbolt 3 device chain. Requiring only a single cable to connect to your computer, this high-performance Sonnet reader is bus powered (no separate power supply required).

Compact and Rugged
Measuring a compact 5.75 inches wide by 1 inch high by 3.5 inches deep, the SF3 Series – CFast 2.0 Pro Card Reader is suitable for use in any workspace, even where space is tight. The readers shell is made from extruded aluminum, making it lightweight, and yet rugged enough to be transported in an equipment bag without fear of damaging the case.

Replaceable Captive Cable
Through the use of a captive cable, the SF3 Series – CFast 2.0 Pro Card Readers Thunderbolt cable remains firmly connected to it at all times. Should the cable ever break, it can easily be replaced by Sonnet or a Sonnet-authorized service center.

• Superior PerformanceSupports ingest of files from two CFast cards at maximum speed
• 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 InterfaceConnects to any Thunderbolt 3 computer port, or at the end of a Thunderbolt 3 device daisy chain
• Dual CFast SlotsEnable simultaneous ingest of files from two cards up to 1000 MB/s aggregate
• Bus-PoweredPowered through Thunderbolt connection; no power adapter required
• Rugged ConstructionAluminum enclosure plus replaceable captive Thunderbolt 3 cable withstand heavy use
• macOS and Windows Compatible

Specifications

Series: Pro Media Card ReadersDevice: CFast, CFast 2.0Range: SF3 Series – Dual-Slot Thunderbolt 3 ReadersForm Factor:Portable card readerBus Interface:40Gbps ThunderboltExternal Connectors:2x CFast slotsOperating Temperatures:0C to 35CDimensions (WxDxH):145 x 89 x 25 mmWeight:Reader: 0.16 kg

Box Contents

• SF3 Series – CFast 2.0 ProCard Reader
• Documentation