Josh Booth

New firmware makes AFD, AFDII, AFDIII, & Phase One AF bodies inoperable with IQ series backs.

Posted on 2013/12/10 5:15 PM by Josh Booth / No comments

New firmware makes AFD, AFDII, AFDIII, & Phase One AF bodies inoperable with IQ series backs. With the recent 5.10.1 firmware release for the Phase One IQ digital backs, we have discovered that AFD bodies are no longer compatible with IQ2 series. Furthermore, because the firmware is now the same for both IQ1 and IQ2 digital backs, IQ1 series backs which could previously communicate with AFD bodies will no longer … Read More →

25% off All Induro Carbon Fiber Tripods

Posted on 2013/11/24 10:00 AM by Josh Booth

Between November 20, 2013 and January 31, 2014 customers can purchase any Induro carbon fiber tripod at 25% retail prices. Contact our sales team for additional info! Product List Price Sale Price CT014 Carbon 8X Tripod $299 $224 CT113 Carbon 8X Tripod $326 $246 CT114 Carbon 8X Tripod $339 $254 CT213 Carbon 8X Tripod $387 $292 CT214 Carbon 8X Tripod $400 $300 CT313 Carbon 8X Tripod $543 $408 CT314 Carbon … Read More →

Phase One releases IQ1 & IQ2 digital backs firmware update

Posted on 2013/11/22 1:03 PM by Josh Booth / No comments

Firmware version 5.10.1 for Phase One IQ digital backs Today Phase One released a firmware update for its IQ1 and IQ2 series digital backs. This update is a service release and contains a number of stability improvements. Below is a list of major features of this update: IQ2xx menu system fully localized in following languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Swedish, Russian, Korean, Chinese and Japanese. IQ1xx and IXA / … Read More →

New Credo Firmware & Firmware Updater

Posted on 2013/11/21 12:43 PM by Josh Booth / No comments

Mamiya Leaf released a service update for Leaf Credo digital backs that resolves a few bugs and improves general stability. 2.02 Firmware Features: Battery charging via USB is now supported Shutter lag issue in Hasselblad H1/H2/H4x is resolved Image errors after using Live View (tethered) in Zero Latency on a view or tech camera is resolved. Improved connectivity and stability on Mamiya 645 DF/DF+ camera bodies 2.02 Firmware Known Issues: … Read More →

Introduction to Bowens Gemini System

Posted on 2013/11/07 9:00 AM by Josh Booth

MAC Group + Bowens Bowens USA, a leading global brand of professional flash equipment, announced that the MAC Group will exclusively distribute its line in the United States. Bowens has three main different product lines to highlight depending on your budget and needs: the Gemini Rx, Gemini R, and Gemini Pro. Gemini 200/400 Rx With Bowens entry-level flash lighting there is no compromise on quality or features. The ultra-compact Gemini … Read More →

Quick Tips: Speed up Capture One Pro

Posted on 2013/11/06 2:22 PM by Josh Booth

Sometimes an easy fix is all you need. Capture One Pro is a powerhouse for RAW file editing, but an intense program can have intense demands on your machine. Occasionally Capture One may feel like it is acting consistently sluggish for no apparent reason. There is an often-overlooked setting in Capture One Pro’s preferences that can help keep Capture One running quite snappy, but if ignored can grind your machine … Read More →

EIZO ColorNavigator 6 and OS X 10.9

Posted on 2013/10/30 3:30 PM by Josh Booth / No comments

EIZO has announced on their support site that based on their internal testing ColorNavigator 6 (and other related software) is NOT compatible with the new Apple OS X 10.9 Mavericks and may not be updated until January 2014. As always, it is a good idea to wait for compatibility testing before making any major change (like updating an OS) on a workflow-critical machine. If you have already updated and are … Read More →

AF Accuracy vs Speed for DF & DF+ Body

Posted on 2013/10/30 11:00 AM by Josh Booth

Background: How do Autofocus Systems Work? Autofocus systems work by detecting contrast in the image, and measuring how that contrast changes as the lens focuses in and out. When the contrast is high “enough” the autofocus system tells the body it’s ok to take the picture. Contrast means the difference between the brightest and darkest area of the image. This is why autofocus systems sometimes have problems trying to focus … Read More →

Sinarback Special Promotion

Posted on 2013/10/28 2:00 PM by Josh Booth / No comments

November Special Pricing Until November 30th, 2013, Sinar is offering a special 20% price advantage for 3 of their digital backs: Sinarback eXact – 12 up to 192 Megapixels – $26,464 Sinarback eVolution86 H – 49 Megapixels – $20,248 Sinarback eVolution 75 H – 33 Megapixels – $14,920 Unsurpassed results Sinar One and Multishot digital backs stand for the highest image quality and deliver unsurpassed results in terms of color … Read More →

Capture One Pro & OS X 10.9 Mavericks

Posted on 2013/10/28 1:34 PM by Josh Booth

**Update** Phase One released Capture One Pro 7.1.5 for Mac on Monday, November 18th, 2013, with updated support for OS X Mavericks. It is important to disable App Nap (a power management feature of Mavericks) for the Capture One Pro application. Details and further information can be found here. Apple recently released OS X 10.9 Mavericks for free last week. When any part of the Mac OS or Capture One … Read More →