SanDisk Extreme Pro 8 GB SDHC Flash Memory Card SDSDXP1-008G

by SanDisk

• Extreme Full HD video speed enabled by UHS Speed Class 1
• Engineered with the SanDisk Power Core Controller, the SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC card delivers blazing fast read and write performance.
• Reliability and endurance the SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC Power Core Controller's (PCC) firmware increases endurance through wear leveling.
• Extreme durability built for and tested in the harshest conditions these cards are temperature proof, water proof, shock proof, and x-ray proof
• They also come with a lifetime limited warranty1.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4 x 0.6 x 6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B004JJU6I4
• Item model number: SDSDXP1-008G
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 17, 2011

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Shoot as a pro and enjoy great performance and transfer speeds with SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC UHS-I Memory Cards. With read/write speeds of up to 45 MB/s*, the SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC Memory Cards allow you to enjoy professional continuous burst-mode shooting and capture fast-action Full HD¹ and 3D video. Ideal for professionals and enthusiasts who need exacting performance, SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC Memory Cards let you get the most out of your DSLR or HD camcorder.

SanDisk Extreme Pro 8GB SDHC UHS-I Memory Card At a Glance: 8 GB SDHC memory card for use in advanced digital cameras and HD camcorders Up to 45 MB/s* read/write speeds; UHS Speed Class 1 enabled for Full HD1 video speed Power Core Controller for better efficiency and performance Backed by a limited lifetime warranty2

Designed for professionals and enthusiasts who shoot the highest quality RAW photos and high-definition videos.

SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC Memory Card

Comes in Capacities Up to 32 GB to Store All Your Files
The SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC Memory Cards were designed for professionals and enthusiasts who shoot the highest quality RAW photos and high-definition videos, and need the large storage capacities that these files demand. The SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC card comes in capacities up to 32 GB, so you'll find a card with the capacity you need.

Fast, Efficient Performance with Power Core Controller
Professionals and enthusiasts who want to get the most out of their advanced equipment will love the SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC Memory Cards. The cards feature fast read/write speeds of up to 45 MB/s* to capture more shots in continuous burst shooting and let you keep up with Full HD and 3D video recording.

The SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC Memory Cards are engineered with SanDisk's Power Core Controller, which distributes image data across the card more rapidly and efficiently for better performance. The cards are UHS Speed Class 1 enabled for capturing fast-action video in full high definition.

Reliable and Durable Even in Extreme Environments
SanDisk designed the solid-state Extreme Pro SDHC memory cards to work reliably in adverse environments, so you can travel anywhere for your shots. The cards have error correction code and data safe management algorithms to ensure data integrity.

SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC Memory Cards are waterproof⁺ and tested to withstand up to 72 hours in salt or fresh water to a depth of 1 meter. They are also shock and vibration proof⁺, and can withstand up to 500Gs of shock⁺. Additionally, the cards are magnet proof⁺ and X-ray proof⁺, so they won't be affected by an airport's X-ray machine.

The SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC Memory Cards are designed to perform from -13 to 185 degrees Fahrenheit, so whether you're in the desert or the Arctic tundra, you'll get the shots you want.

Built-in Write Protection and Data Recovery Software
The SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC Memory Cards have a built-in write-protect switch to help prevent accidental data loss. And for added protection, the card includes a one-year downloadable offer for RescuePRO data recovery software, which can bring accidentally deleted images back to life.

SanDisk also includes the added protection of secure online backup (up to 2 GB optionally available) offered by SanDisk's online backup partner, YuuWaa.

About SanDisk
SanDisk Corporation is a Silicon Valley-based S&P 500 and Fortune 500 company. It is a global leader in flash memory cards--from research, manufacturing, and product design to consumer branding and retail distribution. SanDisk holds more than 1,700 U.S. patents and more than 1,100 foreign patents.

SanDisk pioneered the CompactFlash card format and co-invented the SD format. SanDisk has the rights to manufacture and sell every major flash memory card format.

The SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC Memory Card is backed by a limited lifetime warranty².

What's in the Box
SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC Memory Card (8 GB) and jewel case.

Photo Capacity Capacity 12 MP JPEG (3 MB**) 14 MB** RAW File 32 GB 8,000 1,920 16 GB 4,000 960 8 GB 2,000 480

or

Video Capacity Capacity HD2 Video (1280x720x30fps)   32 GB 5 hours, 48 minutes 16 GB 3 hours, 15 minutes 8 GB 1 hour, 26 minutes

¹Thirty-year warranty in regions not recognizing lifetime limited warranty.
²Full HD (1920x1080x30fps), HD (1280x720x30fps) and 3D video support may vary based upon host device, file size, resolution, compression, bit rate, content and other factors. See www.sandisk.com/HD
*Up to stated speed, based on SanDisk internal testing. Performance may be lower depending up on host device. 1 megabyte (MB) = 1 million bytes. X =150KB/sec.
**Approximations: results vary based on file size, resolution, bit rate, content host device, pre-loaded files and other factors.
⁺Proof icons shown apply to SD, SDHC, microSD and microSDHC card formats up to 32 GB only, see sandisk.com/proof for additional information.

Product Description

For faster speed to get the shot, shoot like a pro with SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC UHS-I memory cards (up to 45 MB/s). New Power Core Controller technology delivers extraordinary speed for faster shot-to-shot performance, even in extreme heat or freezing conditions. Enjoy professional continuous burst mode shooting, and capture fast-action full HD and 3-D video† with the new UHS Speed Class 1.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 28 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Got this over the Extreme 30 MB/s and am very pleased with the performance! March 8, 2011

By Shoyriazu Yamioka

I received this card as a gift after asking a friend to obtain one for me. I had seen the reviews for the SanDisk 8GB Extreme SDHC Class 10 High Performance Memory Card (SDSDX3-008G-P31) and wanted to be able to shoot at glorious speeds without having to worry about my card slowing down. My previous card is a Transcend 16G GB Class 6.

This card is indeed incredibly fast. I'm using it on a Nikon D90.

When shooting in .jpeg, the ISO setting affects how fast I can shoot before the buffer fills.

I've listed a couple testing shots below. All these shots were using Active D-Lighting. Slow down means that the card reduces its frame rate since the buffer cannot take anymore photos until it writes it to the card.

*At ISO 200 jpeg fine, The buffer NEVER fills up. It starts at 13, goes down to 10, then NEVER goes down below 10. Once I hit the 100 shot limit, I can immediately press the shutter again and start shooting another set of 100 without the buffer STILL never going below 10.

*At ISO 400 jpeg fine, I can shoot 45 photos at the full 4.5 fps before the buffer fills up and starts to slow down.

*At ISO 800 jpeg fine, roughly 25 shots before the buffer fills and slows down.

*At ISO 1600 jpeg fine, roughly 6 shots before the buffer fills and slows down.

*At ISO 200 Raw, I get roughly 10 shots before the buffer fills and slows down.

*At ISO 400 Raw, same as above, roughly 10 shots before buffer fills.

*At ISO 800 and 1600 Raw, 5 shots and the buffer fills.

For those who like numbers and file sizes:

*Jpeg files at 200 and 400 come out anywhere from 3.5 to 6 MB.

*At 800 and 1600 they start anywhere from 5-7 MB.

*Raws come out anywhere from 8.5-12 at all ISO settings.

Assuming file sizes, the card most likely writes a minimum of at least 20 MB. No matter what file type I shoot, after I shoot continuous, there is about 1 second lag before it completes all the photos in the buffer once I stop firing it.

Using my laptop's reader and CrystalDiskMark, I get an odd 21 MB Read and 21 MB write. I'm assuming I hit the limit of read/write on my laptop SD card reader, and since I don't have an external reader I can't really upload significant enough data for those who prefer benchmarks.

It should be noted that ISO will affect how fast the camera writes to the file. Since I'm assuming the camera has to process the extra data from the higher ISO to compensate along with the high ISO noise reduction ON, I have no doubt that this card is faster than the camera's processing. The card probably sits there wondering where the data from the buffer is since it's that fast.

All in all, I recommend this card highly. This card operates at least at the same speed if not faster than the SanDisk 8GB Extreme SDHC Class 10 High Performance Memory Card (SDSDX3-008G-P31), is 6 dollars cheaper (41 vs 47) and definitely shows a very good improvement. Sandisk has definitely shown me that a faster card makes a difference.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent SDHC Card March 23, 2011

By Brimstin

I bought this card for use in my Nikon D7000. When I bought the card (Febuary 2011), it was the fastest SD card available, having been released by SanDisk a month prior. Each RAW file on my D7000 is ~22MB. At 6 FPS, as soon as the 10-shot in-camera-buffer runs out, it only takes ~6 seconds for the files to be completely dumped to the card. Shooting large jpeg photos @ the fine setting, I can get approx. 45-50 uninterrupted shots @ a 6 FPS before it slows slightly. If you give the shutter release button a break, it's completely ready for another round in less than 3 seconds. Amazing.

For those of you who are picky, you'll notice the model number for this product is SDSDXP1-008G-X46. This is the international version of this product. The USA version is SDSDXP1-008G-A75. The only difference is that the packaging has a handful of other languages on the back (and inside the packaging). Cosmetically, the card is identical. It is exactly as Amazon's picture depicts. The card is exactly the same. Same speed, same look. Just different packaging and a bit cheaper.

The only downside to this card is that you need a UHS-I capable card reader to take full advantage of the transfer speed of this card. Otherwise any SDHC card reader will work no problem. Just don't expect to get 45MB/s transfer rates.

18 of 21 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Compatibility issues with Macbook Pro!!! July 20, 2011

By J. Medinilla

Amazon Verified Purchase

While the card is very fast when used with my Canon Rebel T2i, I have had an issue with getting my Macbook Pro (Early 2011) to read this card. This computer supports SDHC cards up to 32GB and SDXC cards up to 2TB with a direct PCIe connection.

I contacted the SanDisk Extreme support dept. in February and was told that a fix was on the way for this issue and in the mean time to use the usb port on my camera to transfer my photos. They still havent come out with a fix(late June now), put up a knowledgebase article, written a disclaimer, or attempted to contact me further. In fact their site still says this product is "Compatible with all SDHC(tm) and SDHC(tm) UHS-I supporting host devices"

I paid for a high speed card so i wouldn't have to wait half an hour to transfer my photos over USB!! If i wanted to do that, I would have paid ~$5 for 8GB of slow storage instead of ~$40 for a high speed premium product!

Just my two cents, but I feel like SanDisk should take care of its customers who pay a premium for better products.

I feel as if I had been lied to by this company, as i do a fair amount of research on all my online purchases and when making important purchasing decisions, i do not like surprises. From now on ill go with high speed cards from other manufacturers.