Panasonic AU-XP0256BG 256GB expressP2 Card B Series Memory Card

Panasonic's AU-XP0256BG is an expressP2 Card B Series memory card that enables even faster data transfer speeds. This highly reliable, professional memory card is made for 4K/high-speed frame rate recording and is ideal for working with the VariCam Series. The expressP2 Cards are designed to accommodate high frame rate 1080 HD AVC-ULTRA recording (above 60fps) as well as 4K capture from the 4K VariCam LT, the 4K VariCam 35 and the 2/3 type VariCam HS (High Speed) camera/recorders.

The expressP2 Cards facilitate the recording of 4K video at frame rates up to 120p as well as the 2/3 type VariCam HS’s 1080 HD recording at frame rates to 240fps. In addition, the expressP2 Cards ensures high-speed transfer, high reliability and the writing assurance of all P2 frame rates, formats and codecs. An expressP2 Card is the same length and width as a standard P2 Card, but has 1,5x the thickness.

The expressP2 Card offers extremely fast transfer speeds of up to 10.0Gbps (limited to 2.4Gbps when using the XPD1) and contains a flash memory error correction system, equivalent to a RAID system, to recover from a failure in a sector, page, or entire block. The expressP2 Card shares the robust legacy of Panasonic’s P2 media, which all use high-quality solid-state memory and extremely durable construction. Additionally, P2 Cards facilitate dependable performance during recording in all types of environments, as well as instant access and complete data compatibility in all P2 camera/recorders and workflow.

Panasonic AU-XP0256BG Features:

• This card has a potential maximum 10 Gbps*1 data transfer speed, approximately 4 times as fast as previous models.
• This card features an error correction capability equivalent to the RAID system, which restores sector/page error data that cannot be corrected with ordinary flash memory.
• The P2 card connector is also clearly superior to that of PC cards, with a durability that enables approximately 30,000 insertion/removal cycles.
• The reliability that only a semiconductor memory can offer resists impacts, vibrations, and temperature fluctuations to enable repeated use.
• An individual serial number, bar code, and write-protect switch make it easy to manage operations.
• Designed for VariCam 35, VariCam LT and VariCam HS systems.

Panasonic AU-XP0256BG Specifications:

• Recording/Playback Time*3:
  • Recording Format:
  • AVC-Intra4K444 (24p): Approx. 45 min
  • AVC-Intra4K422 (VFR ON, 50 fps/60 fps): Approx. 36 min
  • AVC-Intra4K422 (VFR OFF, 24p): Approx. 90 min
  • AVC-Intra4K-LT (VFR ON, 100 fps/120 fps): Approx. 32 min
  • AVC-Intra100 (VFR ON, 100 fps/120 fps): Approx. 64 min
  • ProRes 422 HQ*4 (VFR ON, 60 fps): Approx. 60 min
  • AVC-Intra100, (VFR ON, 200 fps/240 fps): Approx. 32 min

Note:

* The total card capacity includes space for data management, such as system data, therefore, the actual usable area is less than the capacity indicated on the card. Prior to use, it may be necessary to upgrade the recorder's firmware and exchange the AU-XPD1 expressP2 Drive hardware (free of charge via Panasonic).

*1: Using a card reader with a high-speed interface as is expected in the future. When using the AU-XPD1 expressP2 Drive with USB 3.0 interface, the data transfer speed is 2.4 Gbps maximum, which is the same as the expressP2 card A Series.

*2: When recording AVC-Intra 4K422 23.98p.

*3: Figures are for continuous recording as one clip. Depending on the number of clips, the overall recording time may be shorter than the above.

*4: ProRes is licensed from Apple Inc. Apple ProRes codec is under license from Atomos. Atomos is a trademark and copyright of Atomos Global Pty. Ltd.