{"product_id":"sonnet-sf3-series-cfast-2-0-pro-card-reader-sf3-2cfst","title":"Sonnet SF3 Series CFast 2.0 Pro Card Reader – Dual-Slot Thunderbolt 3, 1000MB\/s Transfers | SF3-2CFST","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eStreamline Professional Media Workflows with Simultaneous Card Ingest, Ultra-Fast Data Transfers \u0026amp; Portable Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum CFast.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTimes Two.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/5556\/5242\/files\/Sonnet_SF3_Series_CFast_2.0_Pro_Card_Reader_Dual-Slot_Thunderbolt_3_1000MBs_Transfers_SF3-2CFST_1.jpg?v=1792584602\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSF3 Series - CFast 2.0 Pro Card Reader\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProfessional Thunderbolt Dual-Slot Reader for Fast, Simultaneous CFast 2.0 Media Ingest\u003cbr\u003efor Mac and Windows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/5556\/5242\/files\/Sonnet_SF3_Series_CFast_2.0_Pro_Card_Reader_Dual-Slot_Thunderbolt_3_1000MBs_Transfers_SF3-2CFST_5.jpg?v=1792584602\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSupports CFast 2.0 Cards at Maximum Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior Dual-Slot Ingest Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the popularity of professional digital cinema cameras from RED, Canon, ARRI, and Blackmagic Design, the use of CFast 2.0 memory cards has soared, and the need for a truly high-speed card reader is undeniable. With CFast 2.0 cards’ rated read speeds near 550 MB\/s, it’s clear that USB readers don’t fill that need. Sonnet’s SF3™ Series - CFast 2.0 Pro Card Reader does. Equipped with a high-bandwidth Thunderbolt™ interface, this professional media card reader enables ultra-fast transfer of footage from CFast memory cards to your computer — delivering speeds as fast as the cards allow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/5556\/5242\/files\/Sonnet_SF3_Series_CFast_2.0_Pro_Card_Reader_Dual-Slot_Thunderbolt_3_1000MBs_Transfers_SF3-2CFST_10.png?v=1792584603\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/5556\/5242\/files\/Sonnet_SF3_Series_CFast_2.0_Pro_Card_Reader_Dual-Slot_Thunderbolt_3_1000MBs_Transfers_SF3-2CFST_2.jpg?v=1792584602\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDual-Slot Ingest at Maximum Read Speeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead Up to 1000+ MB\/s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnables simultaneous ingest of files from two cards up to 1000+ MB\/s aggregate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/5556\/5242\/files\/Sonnet_SF3_Series_CFast_2.0_Pro_Card_Reader_Dual-Slot_Thunderbolt_3_1000MBs_Transfers_SF3-2CFST_2.png?v=1792584602\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuperior Ingest Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIngests footage from CFast 2.0 cards at up to maximum supported speeds. Simultaneously ingest from two cards at full peed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/5556\/5242\/files\/Sonnet_SF3_Series_CFast_2.0_Pro_Card_Reader_Dual-Slot_Thunderbolt_3_1000MBs_Transfers_SF3-2CFST_5.png?v=1792584601\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDual CFast 2.0 Slots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnable simultaneous ingest of files from two cards up to 1000+ MB\/s aggregate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/5556\/5242\/files\/Sonnet_SF3_Series_CFast_2.0_Pro_Card_Reader_Dual-Slot_Thunderbolt_3_1000MBs_Transfers_SF3-2CFST_8.png?v=1792584601\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaximum Thunderbolt Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePro media card reader provides four lanes of PCIe bandwidth for maximum performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/5556\/5242\/files\/Sonnet_SF3_Series_CFast_2.0_Pro_Card_Reader_Dual-Slot_Thunderbolt_3_1000MBs_Transfers_SF3-2CFST_7.png?v=1792584601\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompact, Rugged, Stackable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmall and rugged aluminum enclosure for reliable operation; design enables multiple SF3 Series card readers to occupy same footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/5556\/5242\/files\/Sonnet_SF3_Series_CFast_2.0_Pro_Card_Reader_Dual-Slot_Thunderbolt_3_1000MBs_Transfers_SF3-2CFST_3.png?v=1792584602\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRackable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThreaded mount points enable secure attachment of two readers side-by-side on a rack tray in just 1U of rack space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/5556\/5242\/files\/Sonnet_SF3_Series_CFast_2.0_Pro_Card_Reader_Dual-Slot_Thunderbolt_3_1000MBs_Transfers_SF3-2CFST_4.png?v=1792584602\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBus-Powered, Energy Efficent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePowered through its Thunderbolt connection, the SF3 Series - CFast 2.0 Pro Card Reader requires no power adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/5556\/5242\/files\/Sonnet_SF3_Series_CFast_2.0_Pro_Card_Reader_Dual-Slot_Thunderbolt_3_1000MBs_Transfers_SF3-2CFST_6.png?v=1792584601\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComputer Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompatible with Mac and Windows. See Tech Specs for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/5556\/5242\/files\/Sonnet_SF3_Series_CFast_2.0_Pro_Card_Reader_Dual-Slot_Thunderbolt_3_1000MBs_Transfers_SF3-2CFST_3.jpg?v=1792584602\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDual CFast Slots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngest from Two Cards at Same Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the industry’s first CFast 2.0 card reader for Thunderbolt, Sonnet’s CFast 2.0 card reader employs its dual card slots to take advantage of the tremendous bandwidth offered by Thunderbolt technology. This CFast 2.0 reader is capable of ingesting media files simultaneously from two cards at concurrent data transfer speeds up to 1000+ MB\/s — more than double the average ingest speed of USB 3.0 card readers — using the Sonnet reader makes for a significantly more convenient and efficient workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/5556\/5242\/files\/Sonnet_SF3_Series_CFast_2.0_Pro_Card_Reader_Dual-Slot_Thunderbolt_3_1000MBs_Transfers_SF3-2CFST_1_a06e15a2-1b6d-43ad-995d-d4b2e3ff401d.jpg?v=1792584602\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBus-Powered\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo Power Adapters Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSF3 Series - CFast 2.0 Pro Card Reader connects directly to your Mac or Windows computer’s Thunderbolt port or at the end of a Thunderbolt device chain. Requiring only a single cable to connect to your computer, this high-performance Sonnet reader is bus powered (no separate power supply required).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to Rack. Perfectly Portable.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for DIT Workflows\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSonnet’s SF3 Series Professional Media Card Readers include threaded mount points that enable you to securely attach two readers side-by-side on a rack tray in just 1U of rack space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the Road Travel Compansion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortable, Rugged, Stackable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasuring a compact 5.8 inches wide by 1 inch high by 3.5 inches deep, Sonnet’s CFast 2.0 card reader is suitable for use in any workspace, even where space is tight. The reader’s shell is made from extruded aluminum, making it lightweight, and yet rugged enough to be transported in an equipment bag without fear of damaging the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSonnet SF3 Series Pro Card Readers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned to be Stacked and Daisy Chained\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSF3 Series Professional Media Card Readers feature rugged aluminum enclosures designed to be stacked and daisy chained, enabling multiple AJA PAK Media, CFast 2.0, CFexpress, RED MINI-MAG, and SxS PRO X readers to occupy the same footprint, while connecting to your computer through a single cable. You can take advantage of Thunderbolt’s up to 2800 MB\/s of PCIe 3.0 x4 bandwidth to ingest four, six, or more cards simultaneously!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/5556\/5242\/files\/Sonnet_SF3_Series_CFast_2.0_Pro_Card_Reader_Dual-Slot_Thunderbolt_3_1000MBs_Transfers_SF3-2CFST_9.png?v=1792584603\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCable Built-in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever Lose It. Easily Replaceable.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough the use of a captive cable, SF3 Series - CFast 2.0 Pro Card Reader’s Thunderbolt cable remains firmly connected to it at all times. Should the cable ever break, it can easily be replaced with an approved replacement cable available from Sonnet or a Sonnet-authorized service center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/5556\/5242\/files\/Sonnet_SF3_Series_CFast_2.0_Pro_Card_Reader_Dual-Slot_Thunderbolt_3_1000MBs_Transfers_SF3-2CFST_1.png?v=1792584602\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuilt for the Fast Lane\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for the Fastest Connection to Thunderbolt Computers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSF3 Series Professional Media Card Readers are purposely designed with a Thunderbolt 3 controller and its four lanes of PCIe (not available in a Thunderbolt 4 peripheral) to achieve maximum simultaneous ingest speeds. Watch this video to learn more about the performance benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; font-family:Arial, sans-serif; font-size:14px; color:#333; table-layout:fixed;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"width:25%; border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; background-color:#f9f9f9; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eMac Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"width:25%; border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eMac with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt\/USB4, or Thunderbolt 3 ports; macOS 15+; compatible with macOS 27\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"width:25%; border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; background-color:#f9f9f9; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWindows Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"width:25%; border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eWindows computer with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, or USB4 ports; Windows 11 25H2+\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; background-color:#f9f9f9; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eSupported Media\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eCFast; CFast 2.0 (2)(3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; background-color:#f9f9f9; font-weight:bold;\"\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eSF3-2CFST\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; background-color:#f9f9f9; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e2 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; background-color:#f9f9f9; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003ePortable Card Reader\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; background-color:#f9f9f9; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eBus Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e40 Gbps Thunderbolt\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; background-color:#f9f9f9; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eExternal Connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eTwo CFast Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; background-color:#f9f9f9; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eOperating Temperatures\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; background-color:#f9f9f9; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eDimensions (W x D x H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e5.8 x 3.5 x 1 in. (145 x 89 x 25 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; background-color:#f9f9f9; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eReader: 0.35 lbs (0.16 kg); Complete Package: 0.60 lbs (0.27 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; background-color:#f9f9f9; font-weight:bold;\"\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eSF3 Series - CFast 2.0 Pro Card Reader (with captive 0.5-meter Thunderbolt cable); Documentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sonnet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50800327164090,"sku":"SF3-2CFST","price":176.93,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/5556\/5242\/files\/SonnetSF3SeriesCFast2.0ProCardReader_Dual-SlotThunderbolt3_1000MBsTransfersSF3-2CFST.png?v=1792584837","url":"https:\/\/screenmoove.com\/products\/sonnet-sf3-series-cfast-2-0-pro-card-reader-sf3-2cfst","provider":"Screen Moove","version":"1.0","type":"link"}