ricardo00
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I bought the 512 GB Power G4 as a back-up but haven't used it other than a reformat and quick test. What test would you like? A 30 sec 4K 120 fps/ 3840x2160? H 265 10 bit?
Delkin Power vs Delkin Black Cards?
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Calson
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I have tested the Delpin Power 2TB cards that are selling for less than $500. They worked perfectly with 20 fps Raw capture and with 4K 60p video recording. After testing the first card in my Z9 I bought a second one.
Nikon has not bothered to work with Atomos to insure 8K compatibility the way Canon has done so the only option with the Z9 is to record internally with a large capacity CFexpress card.
Nikon has not bothered to work with Atomos to insure 8K compatibility the way Canon has done so the only option with the Z9 is to record internally with a large capacity CFexpress card.
ricardo00
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The Delkin Power 2TB card has a sustained write speed of 1490 MB/s versus the 805MB/s sustained write speed of the 512 GB and smaller cards.
backcountrypower
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Great! Which camera do you have? If you don't mind recording for 2 minutes, 3840x2160 (or 4096x2160 if you have) at 120 fps, H.265 10 bit, that'd would be awesome. Potentially 8k at 30 fps 12 bit as well, just to see if the card can handle it at all, and if/when the camera stops. Thanks for your help!
ajrmd
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Can anyone comment on the operational temperatures these cards develop? How would they compare to say a ProGrade Cobalt? I am unable to find any real-world data.
ricardo00
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I have both the Z8 and Z9. Which do you prefer I test? Do you mean RAW for 12 bit?
backcountrypower
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Ahh cool. Yes please, N-RAW High Quality on the Z9 would be great. Thank you.
ricardo00
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No problem taking video in the Z9 at N-RAW High Quality 12 bit 8 K for 2.5 minutes with a 512 GB Delkin Power G4. Good for me to know too so I can use this card no problem as backup.
ricardo00
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Shooting in environments where it is quite hot (85 to 95 degrees) I only once got a high temperature card warning with my Z8 using the Delkin black card after about 60 minutes of video at 4K, 120 fps (the video was not continuous, would turn it off and on). I could still shoot, but shut the camera off for a couple minutes and then turned it back on. So can't compare with the ProGrade Cobalt but for my uses, the operating temperatures are fine.
backcountrypower
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Thank you so much for confirming, that's great news!
So, do you folks think that Delkin Blacks are better than Sandisk Extreme Pro?
Cameron T
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Yes. But most cards are.
I use angelbird with 0 issues.
I use angelbird with 0 issues.
ricardo00
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I used to only use Sandisk Extreme Pro cards (SD and CD). However after the company got bought out, I started to hear some "problems" so have completely switched to Delkin. There was a prior discussion on Sandisk memory. Personally I just prefer not to risk my pictures to a card that "could be faulty".