Phase One V-Grip Air

Posted on 2010/08/23 8:23 AM by admin

Introducing the V-Grip Air The Phase One V-Grip Air is a vertical grip for the Phase One 645DF and Mamiya DF camera body. It is the first vertical grip to feature a wireless flash trigger, based on cooperation with Profoto. Features Supports digital back batteries (Leaf, Mamiya and Phase One) Supports AA Batteries as a backup Ergonomic design Integrated Arca Swiss compatible L-bracket Allows easy updating of camera body firmware … Read More →

Hedrich Blessing – Chicago

Posted on 2010/08/11 12:00 AM by admin

In Their Own Words “Hedrich Blessing is a well known – 80 year old architectural photography studio in Chicago. About a year ago, we made the decision to convert our imaging process to digital. Once we made the decision to put away our 4×5 Sinars and Linhofs, we looked to the market for a consultant that could help us in our quest for equipment that would support our vision. We … Read More →

Viewpoint Studios – High Point

Posted on 2010/08/10 1:00 AM by admin

In Their Own Words We were dedicated to creating the most technically advanced studio in our marketplace and it turned into the single largest digital back installation in the history of our industry.  This isn’t something you go into lightly so there was never a question as to who we needed to partner with.  With an undertaking of this magnitude you simply have to partner with the best, and in … Read More →

A Primer on OSX Security

Posted on 2010/07/30 10:41 AM by admin

In the past year both Dave Gallagher and myself have had a personal laptop stolen. The experience highlighted the issue of security and our findings were depressing indeed. Here are a few points highlighted for your attention and further research. Neither Dave nor I are security experts and this should not be considered legal or professional advice; just a caution against taking security for granted. Foreword Anytime an article on … Read More →

New Mac Pros

Posted on 2010/07/27 6:26 AM by admin

Apple Unveils New Mac Pro With Up to 12 Processing Cores CUPERTINO, California—July 27, 2010—Apple® today unveiled a new Mac® Pro line with up to 12 processing cores and up to 50 percent greater performance than the previous generation.* Featuring the latest quad-core and 6-core Intel Xeon processors, all-new ATI graphics and the option for up to four 512GB solid state drives (SSD), the new Mac Pro continues to deliver … Read More →

Firmware Update for ALL P+ Back

Posted on 2010/07/15 7:41 AM by admin

A new firmware, version 5.1.2, has been released for all Phase One P+ Backs (P20+, P21+, P25+, P30+, P40+, P45+, P65+). This firmware adds supports for several high-end compact flash cards including SanDisk Extreme 32/64GB (60/90MB) and Lexar 300X 16GB. It is recommended for all users and is available for download here. RZ Pro IID Users: This firwmare update adds a new functionality when using a P40+ or P65+ with … Read More →

Our Photokina Guarantee

Posted on 2010/07/05 8:01 PM by admin

First and foremost at Capture Integration we feel that our clients are our long term partners.  When we suggest a certain product we make sure that the necessary questions are asked in order to make certain the fit is right for the individual photographer.  By putting ourselves in the customers shoes, we always work hard to make sure that we would never suggest a solution that we ourselves would not … Read More →

Firewire vs. USB

Posted on 2010/07/01 4:17 PM by admin

Today I had a customer ask why digital backs used firewire and dSLRs use USB. It’s an explanation I give frequently but I thought I’d take this chance to blog about it to all you loyal readers. The below represents my personal unabashed view of why USB sucks and FireWire rocks (in high-end applications such as tethering high-res cameras). USB and FW are both great specs on paper, but there … Read More →

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