OWC Atlas Ultra CFexpress Cards Approved for Blackmagic PYXIS and URSA

Big news for those looking for more card storage options for some of their favorite Blackmagic cinema cameras. Other World Computing (OWC) has announced that its Atlas Ultra CFexpress Type B memory cards have been approved for use with some of Blackmagic’s powerful new cinema cameras.Namely, the PYXIS 6K and the URSA Cine from Blackmagic Design are getting these new cards approved for use with them, a good sign for a strong market and more options for cinematographers, solo videographers, and small crews using these cameras.Let’s take a look at the new Atlas Ultra CFexpress Type B memory cards and see what they could bring to your Blackmagic cinema camera workflows.OWC Atlas CFexpress Cards Approved for Blackmagic Cine CamerasDesigned to help take all of the digital film innovations of the Blackmagic Design Cinema Camera 6K and turn it into a box-style cinema camera with a lockable Canon EF lens mount and customizable side plates, the Blackmagic PYXIS is proving to be a popular option for video professionals and crews of all sizes.With a full-frame 6K sensor that can capture rich colors, accurate skin tones, and a wide 13-stop dynamic range with its expanded 36 x 24mm sensor, the PYXIS can film up to 6K Open Gate 3:2 video at 36 fps or 6K Anamorphic 6:5 video at 60 fps, among other selectable resolutions.The Blackmagic URSA Cine line of cameras features a Cine 12K that sports a gorgeous new cinematic 12K full-frame 36 x 24mm sensor with an advertised 16 stops of dynamic range and Blackmagic raw capture up to 12K 3:2 open gate. The versatile camera features Wi-Fi and SRT live streaming, built-in ND filters, LEMO and Fischer standard control/power connections, high-speed networking for cloud storage, and M.2 SSD media, and comes default with an industry-standard PL mount.The PYXIS and URSA Cine cameras are adding two new OWC CFexpress Type B memory cards to its approved card list with the following options, along with the OWC Atlas Ultra CFexpress 2.0 Type B option. OWC Atlas Pro CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory CardThe Atlas Pro CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Card from OWC takes advantage of the PCIe 4.0 x2 bus to support high-bit rate video up to 6K, 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 3650 MB/s, maximum sequential write speeds of 3000 MB/s, and sustained write speeds of 800 MB/s. PCIe 4.0 x2 BusMax Sequential Read Speed: 3650 MB/sMax Sequential Write Speed: 3000 MB/sRecords 6K, 4K, Full HD, and 3D VideoRecords Raw Photos and Image BurstsImpact, Bend, and Shock ResistantESD, UV, X-Ray & Temperature ResistantSupports CFexpress 4.0, 2.0, & 1.0Backward Compatible with XQDOWC 512GB Atlas Pro CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory CardThe Atlas Pro CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Card from OWC / Other World Computing features a storage capacity of 512GB and takes advantage of the PCIe 4.0 x2 bus to support high-bit rate video up to 6K, high-resolution raw and JPEG images, and continuous shutter bursts.OWC Atlas Ultra CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory CardThe Atlas Ultra CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Card from OWC takes advantage of the PCIe bus to support high-bit rate raw video up to 8K, high-resolution raw and JPEG images, and continuous shutter bursts. Designed for pro filmmakers, extreme action photographers, and more, this card features maximum sequential read speeds of 3650 MB/s, maximum sequential write speeds of 3000 MB/s, and sustained write speeds of 1500 MB/s. PCIe 4.0 x2 BusMax Sequential Read Speed: 3650 MB/sMax Sequential Write Speed: 3000 MB/sMin Sustained Write Speed: 1500 MB/sRecords 8K Raw, 6K, 4K & Full HD VideoRecords Raw Photos and Image BurstsImpact, Bend, and Shock ResistantESD, UV, X-Ray & Temperature ResistantCompatible with CFexpress 4.0, 2.0, & 1.0OWC 1TB Atlas Ultra CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory CardThe Atlas Ultra CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Card from OWC / Other World Computing features a storage capacity of 1TB and takes advantage of the PCIe bus to support high-bit rate raw video up to 8K, high-resolution raw and JPEG images, and continuous shutter bursts.

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OWC Atlas Ultra CFexpress Cards Approved for Blackmagic PYXIS and URSA


Big news for those looking for more card storage options for some of their favorite Blackmagic cinema cameras. Other World Computing (OWC) has announced that its Atlas Ultra CFexpress Type B memory cards have been approved for use with some of Blackmagic’s powerful new cinema cameras.

Namely, the PYXIS 6K and the URSA Cine from Blackmagic Design are getting these new cards approved for use with them, a good sign for a strong market and more options for cinematographers, solo videographers, and small crews using these cameras.

Let’s take a look at the new Atlas Ultra CFexpress Type B memory cards and see what they could bring to your Blackmagic cinema camera workflows.


OWC Atlas CFexpress Cards Approved for Blackmagic Cine Cameras


Designed to help take all of the digital film innovations of the Blackmagic Design Cinema Camera 6K and turn it into a box-style cinema camera with a lockable Canon EF lens mount and customizable side plates, the Blackmagic PYXIS is proving to be a popular option for video professionals and crews of all sizes.

With a full-frame 6K sensor that can capture rich colors, accurate skin tones, and a wide 13-stop dynamic range with its expanded 36 x 24mm sensor, the PYXIS can film up to 6K Open Gate 3:2 video at 36 fps or 6K Anamorphic 6:5 video at 60 fps, among other selectable resolutions.

The Blackmagic URSA Cine line of cameras features a Cine 12K that sports a gorgeous new cinematic 12K full-frame 36 x 24mm sensor with an advertised 16 stops of dynamic range and Blackmagic raw capture up to 12K 3:2 open gate.

The versatile camera features Wi-Fi and SRT live streaming, built-in ND filters, LEMO and Fischer standard control/power connections, high-speed networking for cloud storage, and M.2 SSD media, and comes default with an industry-standard PL mount.

The PYXIS and URSA Cine cameras are adding two new OWC CFexpress Type B memory cards to its approved card list with the following options, along with the OWC Atlas Ultra CFexpress 2.0 Type B option.

OWC Atlas Pro CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Card


The Atlas Pro CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Card from OWC takes advantage of the PCIe 4.0 x2 bus to support high-bit rate video up to 6K, 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 3650 MB/s, maximum sequential write speeds of 3000 MB/s, and sustained write speeds of 800 MB/s.

  • PCIe 4.0 x2 Bus
  • Max Sequential Read Speed: 3650 MB/s
  • Max Sequential Write Speed: 3000 MB/s
  • Records 6K, 4K, Full HD, and 3D Video
  • Records Raw Photos and Image Bursts
  • Impact, Bend, and Shock Resistant
  • ESD, UV, X-Ray & Temperature Resistant
  • Supports CFexpress 4.0, 2.0, & 1.0
  • Backward Compatible with XQD

OWC 512GB Atlas Pro CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Card


The Atlas Pro CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Card from OWC / Other World Computing features a storage capacity of 512GB and takes advantage of the PCIe 4.0 x2 bus to support high-bit rate video up to 6K, high-resolution raw and JPEG images, and continuous shutter bursts.

OWC Atlas Ultra CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Card


The Atlas Ultra CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Card from OWC takes advantage of the PCIe bus to support high-bit rate raw video up to 8K, high-resolution raw and JPEG images, and continuous shutter bursts.

Designed for pro filmmakers, extreme action photographers, and more, this card features maximum sequential read speeds of 3650 MB/s, maximum sequential write speeds of 3000 MB/s, and sustained write speeds of 1500 MB/s.

  • PCIe 4.0 x2 Bus
  • Max Sequential Read Speed: 3650 MB/s
  • Max Sequential Write Speed: 3000 MB/s
  • Min Sustained Write Speed: 1500 MB/s
  • Records 8K Raw, 6K, 4K & Full HD Video
  • Records Raw Photos and Image Bursts
  • Impact, Bend, and Shock Resistant
  • ESD, UV, X-Ray & Temperature Resistant
  • Compatible with CFexpress 4.0, 2.0, & 1.0

OWC 1TB Atlas Ultra CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Card


The Atlas Ultra CFexpress 4.0 Type B Memory Card from OWC / Other World Computing features a storage capacity of 1TB and takes advantage of the PCIe bus to support high-bit rate raw video up to 8K, high-resolution raw and JPEG images, and continuous shutter bursts.