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Sonnet SF3 CFast 2.0 Pro Card Reader – Dual-Slot Thunderbolt 3
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The Sonnet SF3 Series – CFast 2.0 Pro Card Reader is built for today’s high-resolution cinema production workflows. Whether you're shooting with ARRI, Canon, or Blackmagic Design cameras, this reader ensures you’re never waiting on media transfers.
With dual CFast 2.0 slots and a 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 interface, you can ingest footage at over 1000 MB/s aggregate speed — all without needing an external power supply. It’s compact, rugged, and efficient, making it perfect for on-location shoots, studios, or editing bays.
Unlike slower USB readers, the SF3 CFast 2.0 Reader unleashes the full speed of your media cards. And it’s bus-powered, so there’s no extra gear or wall plug required. Just plug it into your Thunderbolt 3 port and go.
Whether you're working on macOS or Windows, this reader was built to keep up with your production.
Key Features:
40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 interface
Dual CFast 2.0 card slots
Supports simultaneous ingest up to 1000+ MB/s
Bus powered – no external power adapter needed
Rugged aluminum enclosure
Captive 0.5-meter Thunderbolt cable (replaceable)
Compatible with macOS and Windows
2-year product warranty
Free lifetime customer technical support
Designed in the USA
What’s in the Box:
SF3 Series – CFast 2.0 Pro Card Reader (with captive 0.5-meter Thunderbolt cable)
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- Part Number: SF3-2CFST
- Warranty: 2-year
- Form Factor: Portable card reader
- Bus Interface: 40Gbps Thunderbolt
- External Connectors: Two CFast slots
- Operating Temperatures: 0˚C to 35˚F (32˚F to 95˚F)
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 5.8 x 3.5 x 1 in. (145 x 89 x 25 mm)
- Weight: Reader: 0.35 lbs (0.16 kg); Complete Package: 0.60 lbs (0.27 kg)
- Compliance: RoHS 3, IEC62368-1 and IEC62368-2 Safety
- Product Manual: PDF
- Mounting Instructions: PDF
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Technical Notes: 1. Compatible with all major brands. Wyse brand CFast 2.0 cards are not compatible.
2. Read speeds vary and are dependent on host devices, the OS version, or usage conditions.
- 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
- Supported Media: CFast, CFast 2.0 (1)(2) (except Wyse brand cards)
Technical Notes:
1. Compatible with all major brands. Wyse brand CFast 2.0 cards are not compatible.
2. Read speeds vary and are dependent on host devices, the OS version, or usage conditions.