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REVIEW: Sonnet SF3 CFexpress/QXD Pro Thunderbolt 3 Card Reader – All That Speed!

The Sonnet SF3 Series CFexpress/XQD Pro Card Reader is one of the few on the market today that will allow you to use your CFexpress card to its full performance capabilities.  Its build is beyond reproach with a smooth brushed aluminum exterior with ribbing that acts as a heatsink, two ports in the front that will accommodate CFexpress Type B or XQD cards, as well as two Type-C [Thunderbolt 3] ports at the back to allow for daisy chaining as Thunderbolt 3 does.

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Technical Specifications

Mac, Windows, and iPadOS Logos

Compatibility

Mac Compatibility

  • Mac (M series):
    • macOS® 10.12+
    • macOS Sonoma compatible

    iPad Pro Compatibility

    • iPad Pro (M series)
    • Compatible with only CFexpress cards

    Windows Compatibility

    • Windows computer with Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 3 ports
    • Windows 11 and 10

    Supported Media

    • CFexpress 2.0 Type B
    • XQD

    Hardware

    Part Number

    • SF3-2CFEX

    Warranty

    • 2-year

    Form Factor

    • Portable card reader

    Bus Interface

    • 40Gbps Thunderbolt

    External Connectors

    • Two CFexpress 2.0 Type B/XQD card slots
    • Two Thunderbolt ports
    • Power port

    Power Adapter

    • Universal 60W, 100-240V AC, 50–60 Hz

    Cameras Supporting CFexpress/XQD (March 2021)

    • CFexpress 2.0 Type B
    • Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
    • Canon EOS-1D X Mark III
    • Canon EOS C500 Mark II
    • Canon EOS R5
    • CFexpress 2.0 Type B or XQD
    • Nikon D5 (CFexpress with firmware 1.40)
    • Nikon D6
    • Nikon D500 (CFexpress with firmware 1.30)
    • Nikon D850 (CFexpress with firmware 1.20)
    • Nikon Z6
    • Nikon Z6 II
    • Nikon Z7
    • Nikon Z7 II
    • Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
    • Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
    • XQD
    • Nikon D4
    • Nikon D4s
    • Phase One XF IQ4
    • Sony PXW-FS7
    • Sony PXW-FS7M2
    • Sony PXW-FS7M2K
    • Sony PXW-FX9

    Dimensions (WxDxH)

    • 5.75 x 3.5 x 1 in. (147 x 88.3 x 35.6 mm)

    Weight

    • Reader and Power Adapter: 1.35 lbs (0.6 kg)
    • Complete Package: 2.10 lbs (1 kg)

    Compliance

    • RoHS 3 (Directive 2015/863)
    • IEC62368-1 and IEC62368-2 Safety

    Package Contents

    • Sonnet SF3 Series - CFexpress/XQD Pro Card Reader
    • Power adapter
    • Region-specific power cable for US, Australia, Europe, Japan, Switzerland, or UK
    • 0.5-meter Thunderbolt 3 cable
    • ThunderLok 3 Thunderbolt connector retainer clip(1)
    • Documentation

    Support Links

    Support Knowledge Base

    Drivers, Documentation, FAQs

    Product Manual

    SF3 Series - CFexpress/XQD Pro Card Reader Manual PDF Download Link


    Mounting Instructions

    SF3 Series - CFexpress/XQD Pro Card Reader Rackmount Mounting Instructions PDF Download Link

    Technical Notes

    • ThunderLok 3 compatible specifically with Sonnet 0.5- and 0.7-meter Thunderbolt 3 cables.

    Accessories

    Thunderbolt Cable (0.7-meter)

    Thunderbolt 3 Cable (0.7-meter)

    Part No. TCB-TB3-07M

    • 0.7-meter Thunderbolt 3 cable
    • Delivers full 40Gbps bandwidth
    • Supports 100W of Power Delivery (PD)
    • Compatible with Sonnet ThunderLok 3
    ThunderLok 3

    ThunderLok 3

    Part No. TB3-LOK2

    Secures Sonnet 0.5- or 0.7-meter Thunderbolt 3 cables with ThunderLok 3-compatible products.

    Not compatible with Sonnet 1- or 2-meter Thunderbolt 3 cables, or with Thunderbolt 4 cables.
    Power Adapter

    Power Adapter

    Part No. PWR-5A-12VA

    Spare power adapter (12V, 5A).

    SF3 Series - CFexpress/XQD Pro Card Reader