Brad Kaye

IQ Series Digital Back Tethering – USB3 vs Firewire

Posted on 2016/04/21 11:09 AM by Brad Kaye

New computers have undoubtably made the transition away from what was the previous standard for fast peripheral device communication, Firewire. IQ series digital backs can communicate using Firewire or USB, but there are workflow considerations to be aware of when making the decision of which tether cable to use. If you’re looking to order or upgrade cables, hubs or boosters, please check out the previous blog post “Tethering – The … Read More →

XF Firmware: Approved – IQ Firmware: Approved

Posted on 2016/03/23 10:08 AM by Brad Kaye

Phase One has released the new firmware package 2.01.2 for the new XF Camera System that enables Feature Update #2. New Tools and abilities include: Improved HAP-1 Autofocusing, Sequence photography tools, Focus Stack Tool, HDR Tool, Time-lapse Tool, Metadata from using these tools is stored within RAW files for integration to Capture One 9.1* Self Timer Delay now an available Drive Mode The accompanying IQ firmware release is a beautiful re-imagining of the IQ … Read More →

Phase One XF Feature – Focus Stack Tool

Posted on 2016/03/22 2:06 PM by Brad Kaye

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The first time I attempted focus stacking I admittedly used a method that was lacking in perfection, but I still got some fun results from the process. This time, my process still isn’t perfectly refined, but with the help of the XF’s focus stacking tool my results hit a new level of success. Per Phase One: “With added focus control, the XF Camera System can now systematically capture a sequence … Read More →

Leaf Credo XF Compatibility: Tested & Approved

Posted on 2016/02/29 4:00 PM by Brad Kaye

I had the opportunity to shoot the Phase One XF with the newly firmware enabled Leaf Credo 60 digital back. Shooting tethered to a MacBook pro via USB3, it was a seamless shooting experience, no different in workflow than shooting with an IQ series CCD back. The firmware, version 4.02 for the CCD based Credo 40, 60 & 80 megapixel backs, as well as version 2.02 for the CMOS based … Read More →

Live View on Phase One IQ3 100 using Capture Pilot for Macro Focusing

Posted on 2016/02/17 10:00 AM by Brad Kaye

As technology increases in every segment of our world, the question arises both practically and philosophically; do we need this? Let’s cut to the chase, who NEEDS a street car with 700+ horsepower? (me.) Who needs a 4k 60″ television? (me.) Who needs a 100mp camera? (me.) Who needs to sit in silence daily, focusing on my breath with no electronics whatsoever? (me, whole ‘nuther post, not here.) Once we have the … Read More →