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Format Transfer speed Interface support CFexpress Type B Single-Slot Reader (PG05.6) Up to 40Gb/s (5GB/s) USB 4.0 CFexpress Type A Single-Slot Reader (PG09.6) Up to 40Gb/s (5GB/s) USB 4.0 CFexpress Type B/SDXC Dual-Slot Reader (PG05.5) Up to 10Gb/s (1.25GB/s) USB 3.2, Gen. 2 CFexpress Type A/SDXC Dual-Slot Reader (PG09) Up to 10Gb/s (1.25GB/s) USB 3.2, Gen. 2 SDXC/SDXC Dual-Slot Reader (PG08) Up to 10Gb/s (1.25GB/s) USB 3.2, Gen. 2 CFast/SDXC Dual-Slot Reader (PG02) Up to 10Gb/s (1.25GB/s) USB 3.2, Gen. 2 microSDXC/SDXC Dual-Slot Mobile Reader (PGM0.5) Up to 5Gb/s (625MB/s) USB 3.2, Gen. 1
The PGM12 Single-Slot CFexpress A Mobile Card Reader is compatible with CFexpress 2.0 Type A and CFexpress 4.0 Type A cards.
The PGM12 utilizes a USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface with a USB Type-C connector that provides transfer speeds at up to 10Gb/s (1.25GB/s).
Yes, the PGM12 has a magnetic base, which provides versatile mounting options. It comes with a flexible cable and two round metal base plates which you can use to place directly to your phone or other devices.
Yes, the PGM12 comes with a male to female USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C adapter cable. This cable provides versatility when it comes to mounting the PGM12 to your phone or other devices.
The PGM12 comes with a 2 year warranty.
The PGM12 is an essential tool for mobile filmmakers. For example, if you are looking to capture 4K ProRes Log at 60fps or 120fps on your iPhone 15 or 16, you will need external storage to unlock these settings. If you're looking for a compact solution to transfer your media, the PGM12 is an excellent CFexpress Type A card reader that delivers both convenience and performance.
1) Connect your PGM12 and insert your desired capacity CFexpress Type A card and plug it into your mobile device. Now you can open the Blackmagic app and select the “Settings” icon on the bottom right hand corner. 2) Select the “Media” tab on the left hand side of the screen. 3) Select the “Save Clips to” option. 4) Select the “Files” option to proceed to the next step. 5) Select the menu icon on the top right hand corner. 6) Select the location that you wish to save to. In this example, the external storage name is “960GB_A”, the name will vary on your device. 7) Select “Open” on the top right hand side of the screen and you will be taken to the next step. 8) You have successfully selected to save the recordings to the external storage, you may now select the “Camera” icon and begin recording. 9) Now your mobile devices shows that your videos will be recorded directly on the selected storage location that was chosen. To verify that you saving directly to the external storage, that icon has changed from a phone (see first step) to a storage icon.
1) Plug in your PGM12 with the desired CFexpress A capacity card and open your iPhone and go to the “Photos” App. 2) Select the photos or videos that you are looking to copy to your PGM12 or other external device. 3) Once the files have been selected, you will need to click on the bottom left hand side icon to proceed to the next step. 4) From the menu, you can select “Export Unmodified Originals” to copy your photos and videos in their original form where edits won’t be included. To copy edited photos or videos done on your iPhone, you can select "Copy Photos" instead. 5) Next, select “Browse”. 6) Select the location of the PGM12 or other external device that you want to copy the photos to. Please note that your device name will vary. 7) You can create a dedicated folder or simply select “Save” to copy the selected images. You have now successfully copied over the files.
The metal plates are adhesive-backed mounting plates designed to attach to laptops, desks, or workstations. When used with ProGrade Digital card readers or SSDs that feature the magnetic base, they provide a secure mounting surface that helps keep readers stable during high-speed data transfers and supports a clean, compact workstation setup.
The adhesive backing is designed for single-use applications to ensure a secure and reliable hold once installed.
No. The plates themselves are not magnetic. They serve as a mounting surface for ProGrade devices that feature a patented magnetic base.
The plates adhere best to clean, flat, and smooth surfaces, such as laptops, desks, or workstation surfaces.
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