ShiftCam Gear is expanding its award-winning Planck SSD family with two new models designed to serve creators across every skill level. At CES 2026, the company unveiled Planck Essential and Planck Studio, completing what it calls the world’s smallest phone-first external storage ecosystem.
The original Planck Creator SSD earned recognition with a CES 2025 Innovation Award for its compact design and ability to handle sustained 4K/120 ProRes recording directly from smartphones. Now ShiftCam is building on that foundation with a complete storage lineup that spans from casual users to professional production teams.
“With the expansion of the Planck ecosystem, we’re designing storage solutions for every creative use case,” said Benson Chiu, CEO of ShiftCam Gear. “From everyday users needing effortless, portable storage, to professional filmmakers pushing the limits of 4K/120 ProRes workflows, each Planck SSD is engineered with purpose.”
Planck Essential: Simplicity in Your Pocket
The new Planck Essential targets everyday creators, students, and travelers who need instant mobile storage without complexity. Weighing just 5 grams and measuring 14 x 23 x 5.9mm, it’s the smallest drive in the ShiftCam lineup while delivering read/write speeds up to 300MB/s through a straightforward USB-C connection.
Available now in 256GB ($69) and 512GB ($99) configurations, Planck Essential offers true plug-and-play functionality with any USB-C smartphone. The drive requires zero setup, making it ideal for users who simply want to offload photos, videos, and files without diving into technical specifications or workflow optimization.
Planck Creator: The Proven Performer
The existing Planck Creator SSD continues as the flagship option for serious mobile filmmakers. With sustained write speeds up to 1,050MB/s, it handles demanding formats including 4K/120 ProRes, ProRes LOG, and RAW without breaking stride. Its thermal-optimized design prevents dropped frames during extended recording sessions, ensuring reliability for professional mobile cinematography.
The Creator model is available now in 1TB ($149) and 2TB ($199) capacities, remaining the go-to choice for filmmakers shooting cinematic content on smartphones and hybrid cameras.
Planck Studio: Professional-Grade Powerhouse
The upcoming Planck Studio represents ShiftCam’s most ambitious storage solution yet. Launching in March 2026, Studio leverages USB4 technology to achieve speeds up to 3,700MB/s—making it suitable for production teams working across multiple devices, from smartphones and laptops to cinema cameras and gaming consoles.
Studio will be available in 4TB ($399) and 8TB ($599) configurations, targeting creators who handle large project files, multi-day shoots, or extensive media archives. A standout feature is Find My integration for both Apple and Google ecosystems, allowing creators to locate their drive instantly whether on set, on location, or anywhere in between.
PlanckBank: The Ecosystem Hub
Complementing the SSD lineup is PlanckBank, a compact USB-C hub designed to expand mobile workflows. The hub supports dual Planck SSD connectivity, provides 4K/60Hz HDMI output for real-time monitoring, and delivers up to 140W PD pass-through charging to keep devices powered during extended shoots. With USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports offering speeds up to 10Gbps, PlanckBank ensures fast transfers and smooth production workflows.
The complete Planck ecosystem addresses a growing need as mobile filmmaking continues to surge and creators push against traditional storage limitations. By offering solutions that range from simple file offloading to professional-grade production workflows, ShiftCam Gear is positioning itself as a comprehensive partner for the mobile-first content creation era.
The full Planck lineup is available at shiftcam.com, with retail availability beginning in March 2026 for the Studio model and PlanckBank hub.
