SF3 Series - CFast 2.0 Pro Card Reader - Dual-slot CFast Ingest at Maximum Speeds
Dual-slot CFast Ingest at Maximum Speed
Dual-slot CFast Ingest at Maximum Speeds
SF3 Series - CFast 2.0 Pro Card Reader
Professional Dual-Slot CFast 2.0 Card Reader for Computers with Thunderbolt Ports
for Mac® and Windows®
Film Production Crew
Supports CFast 2.0 Cards at Maximum Speed

Superior Dual-Slot Ingest Performance

With the increasing 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 current 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. Featuring a high-bandwidth Thunderbolt™ interface, this pro media card reader quickly ingests footage from CFast memory cards to any Mac or Windows computer with Thunderbolt ports at the fastest speeds the cards will support.
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Editing Video on MacBook Pro
Dual-Slot Ingest at Maximum Read Speeds

Read up to 1000+ MB/s

Enables simultaneous ingest of files from two cards up to 1000+ MB/s aggregate.
SF3 Series - CFast 2.0 Pro Card Reader Performance Chart

Key Features

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Superior Ingest Performance

Ingests footage from CFast 2.0 cards at up to maximum supported speeds. Simultaneously ingest from two cards at full speed.

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Dual CFast 2.0 Slots

Enable simultaneous ingest of files from two cards up to 1000+ MB/s aggregate.

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Maximum Thunderbolt Performance

Pro media card reader provides four lanes of PCIe bandwidth for maximum performance.

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Compact, Rugged, Stackable

Small and rugged aluminum enclosure for reliable operation; design enables multiple SF3 Series card readers to occupy same footprint.

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Rackable

Threaded mount points enable secure attachment of two readers side-by-side on a rack tray in just 1U of rack space.

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Bus-Powered, Energy Efficent

Powered through its Thunderbolt connection, the SF3 Series - CFast 2.0 Pro Card Reader requires no power adapter.

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Apple M series Compatible

Supports M series Macs.

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Intel® Macs Compatible

Supports Intel Macs with Thunderbolt 3 ports.

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Windows Compatible

Supports Windows computers with Thunderbolt 5, 4, or 3 ports.

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Free Lifetime Tech Support

Founded in 1986 in Orange County, Southern California — the vibrant hub of technology and engineering south of Silicon Valley — Sonnet has been at the forefront of innovation. Over the years, we've developed numerous award-winning products that enhance performance and connectivity for Mac, Windows, and other industry-standard computers. Many of our team members have been with us for over two decades, providing us with extensive expertise about our current and past offerings. If you ever need technical support for any of our products, don’t hesitate to reach out; we’re here to assist you.

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The Thunderbolt Interface Connection
To achieve optimal data transfer speeds, Thunderbolt provides the highest PCIe bandwidth available. Watch this video to discover the performance advantages of the Thunderbolt controller in Sonnet Thunderbolt products.
CFast 2.0 Media Cards
Dual CFast Slots

Ingest from Two Cards at Same Time

As the industry’s first CFast 2.0 card reader for Thunderbolt, Sonnet’s SF3 Series - CFast 2.0 Pro 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.
MacBook Pro Thunderbolt Ports
Bus-Powered

No Power Adapters Required

SF3 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).
SF3 Series - CFast 2.0 Pro Card Reader In Rack Kit
Ready to Rack. Perfectly Portable.

Designed for DIT Workflows

Sonnet’s SF3 Series pro 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.
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On the Road Travel Companion

Portable, Rugged, Stackable

Measuring a compact 5.8 inches wide by 1 inch high by 3.5 inches deep, SF3 Series - CFast 2.0 Pro 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.
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Sonnet SF3 Series Pro Card Readers

Designed to be Stacked and Daisy Chained

SF3 Series Pro Card Readers feature rugged aluminum enclosures designed to be stacked and daisy chained, enabling multiple AJA PAK Media, CFast 2.0, CFexpress™/XQD™, 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!
SF3 Series Pro Card Readers Stacked

Thunderbolt Technology

Fastest External Interface Available

Sonnet Thunderbolt products feature a high-speed Thunderbolt interface that delivers PCIe bandwidth needed to support data transfers at full speed.

SF3 Series - CFast 2.0 Pro Card Reader Captive Cable
Cable Built-in

Never Lose It. Easily Replaceable.

Through 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.
Thunderbolt 4 Computers

Compatible with Latest Thunderbolt Computers and Apple M series Macs

SF3 Series Professional Card Readers are fully compatible with the latest Thunderbolt computers, including Apple M series Macs. Sonnet media card readers are purposely designed 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.
Apple M Series CPU

Compatible with Apple M series Macs

(See Tech Specs for details)

SF3 Series - CFast 2.0 Pro Card Reader