Key Features
Compatibility
Product Description
The Sonnet SF3 Series – CFexpress/XQD Pro Card Reader is the ultimate solution for fast media offloading when working with today’s high-res video and photography workflows. Whether you’re capturing 4K at 60P RAW footage or shooting hundreds of high-res photos, CFexpress and XQD memory cards fill up quickly — and you need speed to keep up.
This dual-slot reader is built to handle serious ingest tasks, letting you offload files at the full speed your cards support. Even better, it can ingest two CFexpress cards simultaneously, cutting your workflow time in half compared to standard readers.
With its 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 interface and rugged aluminum housing, the SF3 reader delivers top-tier performance while staying compact and stackable. Whether in the studio or on the go, this is a workhorse you can count on.
It also comes with everything you need — including a Thunderbolt cable, ThunderLok connector retainer, and power adapter — so you're ready to plug in and start ingesting immediately on macOS or Windows.
Key Features:
40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 Interface
Dual CFexpress/XQD Slots
Ingest footage from CFexpress 2.0 Type B cards
Ingest footage from XQD cards
Rugged aluminum enclosure
Compact, rugged, stackable design
Includes Thunderbolt cable and ThunderLok retainer
Mac and Windows compatible
2-year product warranty
Free lifetime customer technical support
Designed in the USA
What’s in the Box:
Sonnet SF3 Series – CFexpress/XQD Pro Card Reader
Power adapter
Region-specific power cable
0.5-meter Thunderbolt cable
ThunderLok-A connector lock
Documentation
Specifications
- 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
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Cameras Supporting CFexpress/XQD (as of March 2021):
CFexpress 2.0 Type B: Canon EOS-1D X Mark II, EOS-1D X Mark III, EOS C500 Mark II, EOS R5
CFexpress 2.0 Type B or XQD: Nikon D5 (firmware 1.40), D6, D500 (firmware 1.30), D850 (firmware 1.20), Z6, Z6 II, Z7, Z7 II, Panasonic Lumix DC-S1, DC-S1R
XQD only: Nikon D4, D4s, Phase One XF IQ4, Sony PXW-FS7, FS7M2, FS7M2K, 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, IEC62368-1 and IEC62368-2 Safety
- Product Manual: PDF
- Mounting Instructions: PDF
Compatibility
- Mac: M series and Intel with Thunderbolt 3 ports
- macOS: macOS 13+, macOS Sequoia compatible
- Windows: Computers with Thunderbolt 5 or 4 ports; Windows 11
- iPad Pro: M series iPad Pro (compatible with CFexpress cards only)
- Supported Media: CFexpress 2.0 Type B, XQD
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Shipping, Returns & VAT
- Free UK Shipping: Delivered in approx. 2 working days
- Express Options: Faster methods available at checkout
- Free Shipping to Ireland: For orders over £100.00
- International Delivery: Times vary by destination; shipped via FedEx or DHL
- 30-Day Returns: Return within 30 days from order date
- UK, Ireland and EU Customers: Free return label provided
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VAT & Duties Information
UK & EU Customers: The price shown on our website is the final price you pay. No additional VAT, customs duties, or import fees will be charged upon delivery.
Orders are dispatched from Northern Ireland, allowing us to serve customers across the United Kingdom and the European Union without unexpected import charges.
Non-UK and non-EU destinations: Local taxes, customs duties, and import fees may apply and are the responsibility of the recipient.
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Customer Service
Email and chat available 24/7
Free number UK: 08001954072
International: +442838341148
Phone Line Opening Hours
- Monday - Friday: 09:00-17:00

