The 480GB Atlas Pro CFexpress 4.0 Type A Memory Card from OWC / Other World Computing features a storage capacity of 480GB and takes advantage of the PCIe 4.0 x1 bus to support high bit rate video up to 8K, high-resolution raw and JPEG images, and continuous shutter bursts. Designed for professional photographers, videographers, and content creators who need to capture demanding scenes including fast-moving sports, nature, and other action, this card features maximum sequential read speeds of 1850 MB/s, maximum sequential write speeds of 1700 MB/s, and minimum sustained write speeds of 400 MB/s.

To help facilitate card usage in almost any environment as well as keeping your content safe, OWC built the Atlas Pro with a rugged design that can withstand impacts, bends, shocks, ESD, UV rays, X-rays, and temperatures ranging from 10 to 161°F. To ensure this card may be used with a wide range of devices, OWC built it with support for CFexpress 4.0 and 2.0.

Please note that the included CFexpress Type A to Type B adapter is meant to be used in memory card readers and not cameras.

480GB Storage Capacity    PCIe 4.0 x1 Bus    Max Sequential Read Speed: 1850 MB/s    Max Sequential Write Speed: 1700 MB/s    Min Sustained Write Speed: 400 MB/s    Records 8K High Bit Rate Video    Records Raw Photos and Image Bursts    Impact, Bend, and Shock-Resistant    ESD, UV, X-Ray & Temperature-Resistant    Supports CFexpress 4.0 and 2.0

OWC Atlas Pro CFexpress 4.0 Type A memory cards utilize the latest in flash memory technology to double the speeds of CFexpress 2.0 cards while remaining backward compatible with existing devices. With read speeds of up to 1850 MB/s, write speeds of up to 1700 MB/s, and VPG-200 certified to work with all Sony camera modes, these Atlas Pro CFexpress cards are great for the professional filmmaker or extreme action photographer that wants to dramatically speed up their offloads.

This card has write speeds of up to 1700 MB/s and read speeds of up to 1850 MB/s for the advanced use cases of professional content creators, including fast burst raw images sequences and high bitrate video recording up to 8K.

Fully compliant with CFexpress Type A 4.0 specifications and meets Type A 2.0 specifications.

Delivers minimum sustained write speeds of 400 MB/s.

Includes a CFexpress Type A to Type B adapter to obtain maximum speeds when paired with OWC's Atlas USB4 CFexpress 4.0 Card Reader.

Designed for use in Sony Alpha and FX cameras, including the a9 III, a1, a7S III, a7 IV, a7R V, FX3, FX6, FR7, and FX30 as well as CFexpress Type A memory card readers and reader slot equipped devices.

Impact, bend, shock, ESD, UV ray, and X-ray resistant.

VPG-200 certified to work with Sony camera modes and enable the highest allowable settings in Sony Alpha, FX, and FR7 cameras.

Atlas Pro CFexpress cards can shrug off the toughest environmental challenges, including X-rays, UV rays, shocks, drops, and extreme temperatures. Work anywhere with any gear with the included Type A to Type B adapter. Go ahead... shoot, store, and swap with total peace of mind. Atlas Pro CFexpress cards have your work—and your back—well protected.

• Action sport and wildlife photographers using Sony cameras that want fast offload times
• Professional filmmakers using Sony cameras looking for a faster workflow when backing up media cards
• High end photo and video Sony cameras up to 8K resolution
• Professional content creators and production companies looking to speed up their workflow

• Recording a multi-cam interview using several Sony a7IV cameras. Capturing a loon landing on a lake
• Filming a documentary using Sony FX30, FX3, and FX6 cameras and wanting to capture stunning B-roll and slow-motion video
• Recording pro-slow motion using a Sony a7sIII or 8K video with a Sony a1
• Creating a freeze-frame sequence of a pole vaulter or a bird in flight with pro-fast burst mode on the Sony a9 III
• Capturing pro high-resolution landscape pictures in RAW using a Sony a7R V
• Reducing ingestion times in half when offloading these memory cards with an OWC Atlas USB4 CFexpress 4.0 Card Reader

Big theoretical performance numbers are certainly eye catchers, but they are misleading when your workflow requires real world speed. That's why OWC takes the extra time to run OWC flash storage solutions through intensive performance testing, and they share their test setup and parameters. Listing Atlas Pro CFexpress 4.0 Type A cards for reliable peak performance with write speeds of up to 1700 MB/s write, read speeds of up to 1850 MB/s, and sustained write speeds of 400 MB/s defines OWC's commitment to the OWC Difference, which ensures these CFexpress Type A cards will deliver the performance you are counting on.

Thanks to an extremely thorough quality control process, you can work fearlessly knowing that your Atlas Pro CFexpress card will flawlessly deliver the speed and data integrity you need when you only have one chance to capture the moment. Quality in, quality output. An Atlas Pro CFexpress card is the difference maker your high-end workflows and maximum camera setting uses deserve.

Details matter when considering which memory card you should purchase. Atlas Pro CFexpress 4.0 Type A cards leverage the CFA 4.0 (PCIe Gen4) specification which ensures you can use them with the latest cameras and readers while remaining fully compatible your existing investment in CFA 2.0 (PCIe Gen3) spec rated gear.

Because OWC too are content creators, they understand having confidence in gear performance and reliability is a must. That's why they've spent years designing a complete ecosystem of solutions to give you peace of mind in your workflow. From memory cards to custom software apps to card readers, the Atlas ecosystem delivers something greater than the sum of its parts. By pairing your Atlas Pro CFexpress 4.0 Type A card with an OWC Atlas USB4 CFexpress 4.0 Card Reader, you can experience up to over 2x faster offloads.

OWC Innergize is the first stage of the Capture to Completion ecosystem of OWC products designed to seamlessly propel professional photographers, videographers, and content creators to a high level of workflow performance and reliability. This OWC custom-designed app is a complete health, performance, and field upgrade management tool when using OWC Atlas memory cards with OWC Atlas readers and reader equipped products.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this use 100% (p)SLC NAND—not SLC cache?

A: The manufacture for the OWC 2TB Atlas Ultra CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Card does not provide specifications for the memory chips, only for the card.

Q: 2. Would this card work in a Canon R5?

A: The OWC 1TB Atlas Ultra CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Card is compatible with the Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless Camera (B&H # CAER5).

Q: 3. Is this card compatible with Canon EOS R5?

A: Yes, you will be able to use this card on the Canon EOS R5.

Q: 4. Is it compatible with R5 Mark II?

A: Yes, the OWC 512GB Atlas Pro CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Card is compatible with the OWC 512GB Atlas Pro CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Card.

Q: 5. Can anyone verify that these work well with the RED V-Raptor?

A: No the Atlas Pro cards are not approved by RED for the V-Raptor. The approved cards from OWC are the following models. OWC 650GB Atlas Ultra CFexpress Type B Memory Card BH #OWCCFXB2U650 https://bhpho.to/3HroUET OWC 325GB Atlas Ultra CFexpress Type B Memory Card BH #OWCCFXB2U325 https://bhpho.to/3Y8MZWz

Q: 6. will the OWC CFexpress Type A card be readable by my Sony CF express card reader?

A: Yes, the OWC 960GB Atlas Pro CFexpress 4.0 Type A Memory Card can be used with the Sony MRW-G2 CFexpress Type A/SD Memory Card Reader.

Q: 7. What is the sustained write speed for the full card?

A: The OWC 2TB Atlas Pro CFexpress Type B Memory Card has a minimum sustained write speeds of 400 MB/s. The same is true for the 1TB and 512GB capacity cards. The 256GB has a minimum sustained write speeds of 300 MB/s, and the 128GB has a minimum sustained write speeds of 140 MB/s.

Q: 8. can this work with A7s3 & fx3?

A: Yes, the OWC 480GB Atlas Pro CFexpress 4.0 Type A Memory Card will work with the Sony S7SIII, and FX3.

Q: 9. What are the TBW specifications for these cards? Their performance and pricing is otherwise spectacular.

A: OWC 2TB Atlas Pro CFexpress Type B Memory Card endurance is 1600TB total bytes written (TBW), equal to 877 GB per day for 5 years.

Q: 10. Is it backwards compatible with regular CFexpress Type B memory cards or it only works with CFexpress 4.0 Type B cards?

A: The OWC Atlas CFexpress 4.0 Type B Card Reader can read any CFexpress Type B card.