Relatively new to the market and now available for use in the Nikon Z6 and Z7 cameras, CFexpress type B cards use a similar form factor to XQD but are much faster at reading and writing.
If you are looking for the best CFexpress cards and readers for the Nikon Z6 and Z7 mirrorless cameras then here are a few options for you to choose from.
CFexpress Type B Cards
ProGrade Digital CFexpress Type B Memory Cards
The ProGrade CFexpress Type B is one of the newest on the market right now and come with advance recovery software in the event of any corruption.
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SanDisk Extreme Pro CFexpress Type B Memory Cards
The SanDisk Extreme Pro CFexpress Type B is one of the fastest CFexpress cards on the market right now and with a read speed of up to 1700MB/s and a write speed of up to 1400MB/s they are a great match for the Nikon Z6 or Z7.
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Sony CFexpress Type B Tough Memory Cards
The Sony CFexpress Type B Tough memory cards claim the same read and write speeds of up to 1700MB/s and 1400MB/s with the added “tough” features such as a reinforced physical design to withstand falls from up to 15′ and rigidity tested to 70N of force.
128GB – Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk
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512GB – Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk
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CFexpress Type B Readers
If you want to transfer your images to your computer at the fastest possible speeds, then you are going to need an CFexpress card reader.
SanDisk Extreme Pro CFexpress Type B USB Adapter / Reader
If you want to transfer your images to your computer at the fastest possible speeds, then you are going to need an CFexpress card reader. The SanDisk Adapter is one of the best CFexpress card readers on the market offering USB 3.1 Gen2 speeds and works perfectly with the SanDisk Extreme Pro CFexpress memory cards.
* Buy SanDisk Extreme Pro CFexpress Type B USB Adapter / Reader
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Atech Blackjet TX-1CXQ CFexpress Type B/XQD Thuderbolt 3 Adapter / Reader
If you want the best of XQD and CFexpress then the Atech Blackjet TX-1CXQ is the all in one reader for you. Equipped with thunderbolt 3 interface that ensures fast delivery of data. It only supports Sony XQD cards.
* Buy Atech fish technology TX-1CXQ Adapter / Reader
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Sony MRW-G1 CFexpress Type B/XQD Adapter / Reader
Combining XQD and CFexpress the Sony MRW-G1 facilitates the transfer via USB. Coming soon.
FAQs
Which memory card does the Nikon Z6 and Z7 use?
Both the Nikon Z6 and Z7 mirrorless cameras use XQD and CFexpress* memory cards.
*Firmware update 3.00 required to enable CFexpress. Further information
How many memory cards does the Nikon Z6 and Z7 support?
Both cameras the Z6 and Z7 only support a single XQD or CFexpress memory card. Both can be used interchangeably
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