T-CREATE Memory Card for Professional Creators & Photographers
T-CREATE, a creator brand from Team Group Inc., has developed a variety of storage products specifically for audio/video creators and photographers. This exclusive product line was developed to meet the large-capacity and high-stability requirements of creators. Today, we're diving into how the T-CREATE memory card product line meets the requirements of the Creators' Market and shedding some light on how TEAMGROUP's hardcore fans can go about selecting the right memory card.
Table of Contents
- T-CREATE EXPERT SDXC UHS-II U3 V60 & V90 Memory Card
- T-CREATE EXPERT CFexpress & CFexpress Plus Type B Memory Card
- T-CREATE EXPERT S.M.A.R.T. MicroSDXC Memory Card
- Conclusion
The T-CREATE memory card series is currently focused on the EXPERT series. In addition to SDXC V60 and SDXC V90, new memory cards have also been launched, such as CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Plus Type B, and S.M.A.R.T. MicroSD.
T-CREATE aims to develop the most suitable memory card products for creators across a wide range of applications. To satisfy the diverse needs of professional creators and photographers, T-CREATE has launched general SD memory cards for different video speed classes, the CFexpress Type B memory card with PCI-Express interface, and the MicroSD memory card that supports S.M.A.R.T. monitor software.
T-CREATE EXPERT SDXC UHS-II U3 V60 & V90 Memory Card
The specifications for Video Speed Class V60 cater for creators recording videos from 4K to 6K resolution, while Video Speed Class V90 fulfills creators' needs for 4K to 8K. Currently, the capacity of T-CREATE EXPERT V60 is up to 1 TB, while the capacity of T-CREATE EXPERT V90 is up to 512 GB.
Before delving into the usage scenarios, it's useful to keep the following in mind:
| Video Resolution | Video Frames | Video Bit Rate | Recordable Minutes with 512 GB capacity |
| 8K | 30fps | 400Mbps | 163mins |
| 200Mbps | 325mins | ||
| 4K | 120fps | 200Mbps | 325mins |
| 60fps | 150Mbps | 433mins | |
| 1080p | 120fps | 100Mbps | 650mins |
| 60fps | 50Mbps | 1,300mins |
*When reading tables on a mobile phone, it's recommended to rotate the phone horizontally.
Photographers typically select memory cards with capacities of 128, 256, and 512 GB. They're likely to choose capacities in TB levels only when filming high-quality videos. After a shoot is complete, they would be delivering the files to vendors or customers, so are more likely to save the files directly on computers and upload them to cloud storage for backup. As such, data will not stay on the memory card for long. This usage behavior serves as a reference in deciding the capacity configuration of V60 and V90 memory cards.
Unsurprisingly, costs are an important consideration. Even if the capacity of the two types of memory cards is increased, photographers will still choose the speed and capacity that best suits their daily needs within their ideal budget.
Given a choice between two memory cards – the T-CREATE EXPERT SDXC UHS-II U3 V60 or V90 – the type of creative content is also a deciding factor. We would recommend V60 as the better choice for burst mode photography or short ecological documentaries, while V90 is your go-to for sports or short drama videos.
T-CREATE EXPERT CFexpress & CFexpress Plus Type B Memory Card
The two T-CREATE CFexpress Type B memory cards with PCI-Express interface have significantly increased overall read/write speeds of up to 1,800 and 1,700MB/s. The difference between the two memory cards is that the Plus version adopts Pseudo Single-Level Cell (pSLC) technology. This technology allows memory cards to maintain high write speeds continuously and increases their durability. In fact, memory cards on the market rarely adopt such technology. T-CREATE has specifically researched and developed this technology based on the actual application scenarios and needs of creators.
Meanwhile, the capacity of the memory card can be reduced when using this technology. The T-CREATE EXPERT CFexpress Type B memory card has capacities of 512 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB while the Plus version has capacities of 325 GB, 650 GB, and 1.3 TB. The specifications are listed in the table below for reference:
| Video Format (N-RAW) |
256GB | Plus 325GB |
Plus 650GB |
Plus 1.3TB |
CFexpress 512GB |
CFexpress 1TB |
CFexpress 2TB |
| 8.3K (8256x4644 60fps) 5780Mbps ≒ 722.5 MB/s |
6mins | 7mins | 15mins | 30mins | 12mins | 24mins | 48mins |
| 4.3K (4128x2322 120fps) 3840Mbps ≒ 480 MB/s |
9mins | 11mins | 23mins | 46mins | 18mins | 36mins | 72mins |
| 4K (3840x2160 1200fps) 3020Mbps ≒ 377.5 MB/s |
11mins | 14mins | 29mins | 58mins | 23mins | 46mins | 92mins |
| 6K (5392x3032 60fps) 2960Mbps ≒ 370 MB/s |
12mins | 15mins | 30mins | 60mins | 24mins | 47mins | 94mins |
*When reading tables on a mobile phone, it's recommended to rotate the phone horizontally.
Generally speaking, CFexpress memory cards are used for movie-quality videos, such as microfilms and live concert recordings that emphasize motion capture themes, other program production, and the like. In these usage settings, videos run for a certain length. However, it is widely known that the movie industry does not use consumer-grade cameras or memory cards, but rather those that are not available to the general public.
Therefore, creators and photographers can decide between the CFexpress or CFexpress Plus by considering the filming theme. The difference between the two memory cards is the use of Pseudo Single-Level Cell (pSLC) technology.
This technology allows memory cards to maintain high write speed for an extended period, which enhances the stability and sharpness of HQ long-form video output. For example, NBA games and BTS concert recordings require the capture of player movements, idol dance punctuations, and beats. Additionally, sports games and concerts have a set duration. Here, we recommend the T-CREATE EXPERT CFexpress Plus Type B memory card which has the specifications that creators and photographers need for these applications.
T-CREATE EXPERT S.M.A.R.T. MicroSDXC Memory Card
The T-CREATE branded EXPERT S.M.A.R.T. MicroSDXC Memory Card supports the V30 video speed class. In addition to satisfying the requirements for 4K recording and burst mode, it also supports S.M.A.R.T. monitoring software. This monitoring software was originally used on SSD products and industrial-grade memory cards and was rarely used in consumer-grade memory cards. As such, the T-CREATE EXPERT S.M.A.R.T. MicroSDXC memory card has the distinction of being the only consumer-grade MicroSD memory card supporting monitoring software on the market.
For creators and photographers, their memory cards are the lifeblood of their business. The S.M.A.R.T. monitoring software helps users with monitoring the health of memory cards on their computers in line with the "prevention is better than data rescue" principle.
With that said, given the popularization of "self-media" nowadays, anyone can become a creator. Creators new to the field often use simpler equipment for live recordings and vlogging, such as smartphones and sports cameras. The T-CREATE EXPERT S.M.A.R.T. MicroSDXC Memory Card is the perfect solution for these simple, convenient, and portable devices. The V30 and A2 video speed classes make it perfect for smartphones and sports cameras, enabling creators to capture high-quality 4K videos and experience seamless clip editing with mobile apps.
Conclusion
Today, we provided a brief overview of all the memory cards under the T-CREATE brand. As you can see, these memory cards are suitable for a variety of creators and photographers working in different fields. At Team Group, we hope to cultivate a deeper understanding of the Creators' Market through the development of each product and to fulfill the original ethos of the T-CREATE brand.
Until next time, bye for now!
