New GUI for Mamiya Backs

Leaf Capture 11.5.2 has been released which includes updates for all Mamiya DM backs to the new Leaf GUI. This new Graphical User Interface allows LCC-in-the-field, hastens boot times, shows 100% views faster, and has an improved interface for use outdoors. You can download Leaf Capture 11.5.2. Or you can wait for a few weeks for the next release of Capture One which will very likely provide this firmware. If … Read More →

IQ Firmware 1.47

New firmware has been released for the Phase One IQ. It primarily serves to address an error on Mamiya mount backs that would result in the error “no db” on a Mamiya or Phase One body (typically the mirror on the body would also remain in the up position when the back was mounted rather than dropping into the shooting position). As always however there are some improvements to situation-specific … Read More →

Capture One 6.3.1 (for OSX 10.5.8)

Capture One 6.3.1 was released today to fix a few crashes/problems in OSX 10.5.8. It’s good to see Phase One continue to support this older version of OSX but Capture Integration is, in general, strongly recommend 10.5 users upgrade to 10.6 or 10.7 as support for 10.5 from all software vendors will drop off quickly now that 10.7 has been released. In case you find the cat names easier to … Read More →

DF Body Minor Firmware Update

There is new firmware for the 645DF that corrects a minor issue with the Schneider Kreuznach 150mm LS. The issue is that if you set the camera body to half step aperture (1/3 steps are default) then sometimes it will jump the setting f/4, and go directly from f/3.5 to f/5.6. Users who do not own and do not plan to rent the 150mm LS can disregard this firmware update. … Read More →

Capture One 6.3, CI Certified

As usual we have been testing the latest version of Capture One on a variety of Mac machines under both 10.6 (Snow Leopard) and 10.7 (Lion). We test Phase, Leaf, Mamiya, and Canon tethering. We do extensive LCC testing and work with large sessions. In this case we are happy to report that Capture One 6.3 has passed all of our testing with flying colors. Nothing is perfect, but we … Read More →

Broncolor July Promo – A 2nd Chance

When the Broncolor July Promotion was announced we knew it was a great deal, so we bought the entire remaining stock of Broncolor Graffits. Consequently we are still honoring the now-past promotion. However, we are now down to our last few. Check out the details and contact us soon.

Capture One 6.3, Lion Supported

Update: We have now tested Capture One 6.3 for enough time to draw a strong conclusion. Read More. Capture One 6.3 is now available for download at phaseone.com. If you are upgrading from version 3, 4, or 5 please see our article on Saving 10% on Capture One Pro. Lion (OSX 10.7) Compatibility Lion Style Fullscreen (when using Lion) Lion Style Scrollbars (when using Lion) OpenCL supported in Lion Keyboard … Read More →

New England, 1 Spots Left

New England Workshop

Update: there is now ONE and only one spot left on our workshop. As a public service announcement: there are only two spots left on our upcoming October 5-8 New England Fall Color Landscape Photography Workshop. Also an update on the gear we’ve confirmed for the workshop. Almost all of this gear will be brought in new condition and will be available for purchase at open-box prices at the conclusion … Read More →