Firmware 2.0 Issues with DF MUP

Update: Phase One has released v 2.01 IQ Firmware to fix this problem. Read More. We are investigating an issue with the Phase One IQ series, whereby the camera locks up and will not capture an image. The issue appears to only happen when using this combination: Phase One IQ back with 2.0 firmware Phase One DF body (confirmed with 1.21, 1.23, and 1.25 firmware) DF Body is in MUP mode … Read More →

Splash Screen for IQ Back

Firmware 2.0 for the Phase One IQ Enables the “Splash Screen” feature which allows you to brand the back with your logo. However, they have not yet posted instructions (we assume they will in the very near future). So for those of you early adopters that want to install and use this feature right away here is what you do. Format a CF card in the IQ back, then insert … Read More →

Phase One IQ Firmware Update

Update: We are investigating a serious issue with this firmware. Read More. Phase One released the IQ back earlier this year with a few of the promised features not yet completed. Most of these were added and improved upon with firmware 1.33 and 1.47. This firmware update 2.0 released today (December 14th, 2011) completes most of the remaining features on the original target list (the remaining two are noted at … Read More →

Light Up Your Holidays

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Profoto D1 Air 250, $899 (CI Exclusive) A Rare Discount from the Standard Price of $1,105 Why are we running a special on the “little brother” in the D1 line? Don’t let the lower number fool you. Compared to the D1-1000 the D1 Air 250 is not only less expensive (at our promotional price, it’s nearly 50% less than a D1 Air 1000 on B+H), it’s 25% lighter, has a faster max recycle … Read More →

The Bargain Priced Broncolor Light

  Visatec Monolights have a great reputation among those who own them. For those unfamiliar with Visatec, you might be surprised to learn that they are manufactured by the same team that manufacturers Broncolor lighting. In form and function, not to mention quality, the Visatec Monolights are a very close relative to the Broncolor Minipuls Monolights.     However, the Visatec Monolights are quite a bit less expensive and take … Read More →

H Series Support / Upgrades Ending

H Series Support / Upgrades Ending

An Open Letter from Dave Gallagher, Capture Integration Dear H Series Customer, We know the Phase One H series backs have been workhorses.  The H25 product has been the backbone of my company from its outset and has been one of the finest products ever produced in the medium format digital photography marketplace.  Unfortunately this series, which was first sold in 1998, contains components sourced from other companies which are … Read More →

Remember Service Like This?

We live in a world that is increasingly automated and detached from personal interaction. Personally, I am not against the merits of efficiency. However, I do value the personal touch. Recently I stayed in a LaQuinta Hotel. I am a notoriously light sleeper, and pillows are a critical component of my rest. I happened to like the pillows offered up at the LaQuinta that evening, looked them up (Pacific Pillows … Read More →

Media Pro 1.1 Released – Not Ready

Media Pro 1.1 was released about one month ago with many bug fixes and some performance enhancements. We’ve been testing this release for the previous month hoping we could make a recommendation for Media Pro. So far our position has been that it was a very good move for Phase One to acquire Media Pro from Microsoft, and that the future for Media Pro as a sister product to Capture … Read More →

Section 179 Tax Deductions Shrinking

As reported by the Associated Press this week, the tax deductions that allow photographers to write off equipment purchases (such as cameras, lenses, lighting, etc) to reduce their taxable income is being greatly reduced next year. That makes the next two months (prior to Dec 31, 2011) a much better time to invest in equipment than waiting until next year. The Section 179 deduction allows a small business to deduct … Read More →

Aptus 22 Factory Refurbs

Medium Format Quality for Less Than the Newly Announced Canon 1Dx Capture Integration has secured a limited supply of Factory Refurbished Aptus 22 digital backs. They come with six months of warranty coverage and all new accessories. We are offering the backs for just $5,390 (back only) or in a kit (with body and standard lens) for $6,290. You can purchase them through our eStore or contact your preferred Sales … Read More →