The MEAD-SD02 SDHC/SDXC Card Adapter from Sony enables the use of a Class 10 SDHC/SDXC memory card, including UHS-1, in the ExpressCard slot of XDCAM EX equipment, such as camcorders and recording decks. It will also work with other ExpressCard compatible hardware, such as Windows and Mac computers and storage drives.

Although the SxS PRO and SxS-1 cards intended for the memory slots in XDCAM models offer higher performance, SDHC and SDXC cards are more readily available in a pinch when additional memory is required. This adapter, which is the same size as an SxS memory card, provides a viable solution in this type of situation.

Please note that use of the slow motion recording function is not recommended, due to the speed limitations of SD cards. XDCAM EX hardware may require a firmware upgrade in order to support the use of the adapter.

Use SDHC/SDXC Cards in XDCAM Equipment    Works with ExpressCard-Compatible PC/Mac

Including but not necessarily limited to the following:

SDHC-compatible devices (operation not guaranteed with SDXC):

Cameras:

PMW-EX1 (ver 1.20 or later), PMW-EX1R (ver 1.10 or later), PMW-EX3 (ver 1.10 or later), PMW-350 (ver 1.10 or later), PMW-F3, PMW-100, PMW-150, PMW-200, PMW-300, PMW-10MD (ver 1.10 or later)

Other hardware:

PMW-EX30 Recording Deck (ver 1.20 or later)

Not compatible with SBAC-US10

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the largest SD card size that you can use in an EX1R camera?

A: I have used 32 gb without issue. I think you can use up to 64 though.

Q: 2. What is the maximum distance of transmission?

A: This is a very specialized product that may require direct contact with Sony regarding. Here is their Professional Support Contact Information. Phone: 800-883-6817, 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday Email: bis.product.support@am.sony.com

Q: 3. I saw some reviewers saying it gets too hot, it happens with all pieces, or only a few units?Isn't it dangerous to screw up a Sd Card inserted into it?

A: I never experienced my card reader becoming too hot, no issues at all since I bought it. Hugh

Q: 4. Is this card adapter Compatible to the Sandisk Extreme Pro SDXC UHS-ll Card 128gb V90?

A: Yes, the Sony SD Card Adaptor should work with SDXC UHS-II cards when used with models that support the SDXC format (as opposed to SD and SDHC). However, according to Sony, there might be compatibility issues on the XDCAM EX models you're using as compatibility with SDXC is not guaranteed.

Q: 5. will this card work with pmw 300?

A: Yes, SORT OF. The PMW 300 records in FAT mode and UDF mode, but if you're using an adapter (regardless of how fast an SD card you put in it), the camera will only record in FAT mode.In FAT mode, the camera will only record up to 35mbps, so to get modern broadcast quality you have to be recording on the SxS cards that are supposed to go in the camera. This is in the user manual but was not made clear anywhere on the product pages. Most people won't notice a difference between the 35mbps and the 50, but if you're shooting a lot of action or movement, the extra 15mbps helps a lot.

Q: 6. Can this be used at the mobile base station to send back to studio?

A: This is a very specialized product that may require direct contact with Sony regarding. Here is their Professional Support Contact Information. Phone: 800-883-6817, 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday Email: bis.product.support@am.sony.com

Q: 7. Will this work on Sony PXW-X180?

A: Yes, This item BH #SOMEADSD02 will work with the Sony PXW-X180 because the camera takes the SxS cards. This item BH #SOMEADSD02 fits into the SxS card slot.

Q: 8. Will this adapter work with a PXW-Z100?

A: From everything that I've seen... No.

Q: 9. I know it isn't officially supported, but has anyone gotten this to work with the Sony F5?

A: We have not successfully tested the Sony MEAD-SD02 SDHC/SDXC Card Adapter with the Sony F5. Supported devices are: PMW-EX1, PMW-EX30: Ver1.20 or later PMW-EX3, PMW-10MD: Ver1.10 or later PMW-EX1R, PMW-350: Ver1.10 or later PMW-F3, PMW-100, PMW-150, PMW-200

Q: 10. Can you use CFexpressA card on this adapter for Z280?

A: Unfortunately MEAD-SD02 is not compatible with CFExpress Typ A.