Any news on the compatibility of the Axtremex 64GB/128GB CF cards with the XF cams? at DVinfo.net

Sam Young · June 26th, 2011, 05:51 PM

Hi folks,

There were some mentioning of the Axtremex cards from the other threads, I (as well as many others) are very interested in them due to their price. So have any of your guys tried them with success?

Thanks,

Sam

Steve Maller · June 27th, 2011, 09:54 AM

See the previous thread(s) regarding CF card compatibility. There's a lot more to CF cards than the 'X' rating (eg: 300X, 400X) and the capacity. The *quality* of the controller chip in the card has a dramatic impact on the card's performance. Canon's testing seems to be echoed by those who have bravely tested some of the unapproved cards: many have experienced catastrophic failures. In the video world, "catastrophic" means the camera simply stops recording. For some, that's not a big deal ("TAKE TWO!"), but imagine if that happens in the middle of a wedding ceremony or a live sports event...

I, for one, have invested in the Sandisk Extreme cards, as they're one of the few cards that are listed as 100% compatible.

Dan Keaton · June 27th, 2011, 12:10 PM

Dear Steve and Sam,

Shortly you will be able to purchase Axtremex 128 GB cards that will work with the XF 305.

Axtremex has been working to achieve 100% compatibility with the Canon XF 305, including slow and quick modes. A lot of testing has taken place to ensure this compatibility.

Final testing of the updated cards may occur this week. Some of the latest cards, which have been tested at the Factory, are arriving tomorrow.

Note: Canon has not officially tested these cards due to the tragedy in Japan, where their testing takes place. The testing has been done by third parties with Canon XF 305's.

Sam Young · June 27th, 2011, 05:33 PM

Dan, thank you for your reply. I actually have the xf 100, will the cards work with that camcorder?

Thank you.

Philip Lipetz · June 27th, 2011, 06:20 PM

Same codec, same card requirements

Dan Keaton · June 27th, 2011, 06:38 PM

Dear Sam,

We have not specifically tested the new Axtremex 128 GB on the XF 100 / XF 105.

We expect it to work, but we need to test it.

We expect to test the new cards with XF 305 soon, then we will attempt to find an XF 105 to use for testing.

Sam Young · June 28th, 2011, 08:03 AM

That is great!

I have heard some Hong Kong tech sites mentioning the Axtremex cards, do you know if HK will carry those cards? If not, I can wait until November when I go back to the States. Just wondering.

Thanks!

Sam

June 26th, 2011, 05:51 PM	#1
Sam Young Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas/Hong Kong Posts: 154	Any news on the compatibility of the Axtremex 64GB/128GB CF cards with the XF cams? Hi folks, There were some mentioning of the Axtremex cards from the other threads, I (as well as many others) are very interested in them due to their price. So have any of your guys tried them with success? Thanks, Sam

June 27th, 2011, 09:54 AM	#2
Steve Maller Major Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Burlingame, CA USA Posts: 285	Re: Any news on the compatibility of the Axtremex 64GB/128GB CF cards with the XF cam See the previous thread(s) regarding CF card compatibility. There's a lot more to CF cards than the 'X' rating (eg: 300X, 400X) and the capacity. The quality of the controller chip in the card has a dramatic impact on the card's performance. Canon's testing seems to be echoed by those who have bravely tested some of the unapproved cards: many have experienced catastrophic failures. In the video world, "catastrophic" means the camera simply stops recording. For some, that's not a big deal ("TAKE TWO!"), but imagine if that happens in the middle of a wedding ceremony or a live sports event... I, for one, have invested in the Sandisk Extreme cards, as they're one of the few cards that are listed as 100% compatible. __________________ me@facebook: http://facebook.com/stevemallerphotography

June 27th, 2011, 12:10 PM	#3
Dan Keaton Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Augusta Georgia Posts: 5,421	Re: Any news on the compatibility of the Axtremex 64GB/128GB CF cards with the XF cam Dear Steve and Sam, Shortly you will be able to purchase Axtremex 128 GB cards that will work with the XF 305. Axtremex has been working to achieve 100% compatibility with the Canon XF 305, including slow and quick modes. A lot of testing has taken place to ensure this compatibility. Final testing of the updated cards may occur this week. Some of the latest cards, which have been tested at the Factory, are arriving tomorrow. Note: Canon has not officially tested these cards due to the tragedy in Japan, where their testing takes place. The testing has been done by third parties with Canon XF 305's. __________________ Dan Keaton Augusta Georgia Last edited by Dan Keaton; June 27th, 2011 at 02:13 PM.

June 27th, 2011, 05:33 PM	#4
Sam Young Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas/Hong Kong Posts: 154	Re: Any news on the compatibility of the Axtremex 64GB/128GB CF cards with the XF cam Dan, thank you for your reply. I actually have the xf 100, will the cards work with that camcorder? Thank you.

June 27th, 2011, 06:20 PM	#5
Philip Lipetz Major Player Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 273	Re: Any news on the compatibility of the Axtremex 64GB/128GB CF cards with the XF cam Same codec, same card requirements

June 27th, 2011, 06:38 PM	#6
Dan Keaton Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Augusta Georgia Posts: 5,421	Re: Any news on the compatibility of the Axtremex 64GB/128GB CF cards with the XF cam Dear Sam, We have not specifically tested the new Axtremex 128 GB on the XF 100 / XF 105. We expect it to work, but we need to test it. We expect to test the new cards with XF 305 soon, then we will attempt to find an XF 105 to use for testing. __________________ Dan Keaton Augusta Georgia

June 28th, 2011, 08:03 AM	#7
Sam Young Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas/Hong Kong Posts: 154	Re: Any news on the compatibility of the Axtremex 64GB/128GB CF cards with the XF cam That is great! I have heard some Hong Kong tech sites mentioning the Axtremex cards, do you know if HK will carry those cards? If not, I can wait until November when I go back to the States. Just wondering. Thanks! Sam