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Seeing Sideways with the Cambo Actus

Posted on 2016/08/01 4:49 PM by Steve Hendrix

In the summer of 2014, Cambo introduced the Cambo Actus View Camera System, an amazingly small view camera that fits in a Messenger Bag and is compatible with mirrorless cameras, DSLR cameras, medium format digital backs, and accepts a huge variety of lenses that can all then become tilt/shift/swing lenses. What a great development for photographers! First Look: Cambo Actus, A Tiny Miracle If you’ve never experienced the ecstasy of complete … Read More →

New Updates to Workflow Software & Leica SL Firmware Versions 2.1

Posted on 2016/08/01 4:34 PM by Juan Fonseca

Leica Camera is pleased to inform you that new versions of our workflow software and a firmware update for the Leica SL are ready for download: – Firmware 2.1 for Leica SL (Typ 601) – Leica Image Shuttle 3.4 (MAC) – Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® TetheredPlug-In 1.1.0(MAC) Leica SL Firmware 2.1 changes: Supports Leica Image Shuttle 3.4 (MAC) Support for Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Tethered Plug-In 1.1.0 (MAC) Improved overall performance – … Read More →

How to travel smart with battery-powered strobes

Posted on 2016/08/01 2:20 PM by Rob Baker

If you’re a traveling photographer and the owner of a portable battery-powered strobe, there’s a chance that you’ve had a friendly encounter with TSA. Many of the the popular battery-powered packs / heads from Profoto, Broncolor, Elinchrom (and many other lines) are APPROVED for carry-on travel. Since it’s approved for air travel, does it mean that you will not get push-back from our friends in the airports? Absolutely not. It … Read More →

Filters 101

Posted on 2016/08/01 2:11 PM by Kristin

LEE SW150 Filter System The LEE SW150 Filter System is the filter system we recommend for your medium format needs. This system fits every lens in the Schneider LS line up: 28mm-240mm along with most of the other lenses you find in medium format. In the video below we show how to assemble the SW150 system, what solution you need for the 240mm LS, and what lenses will work with this system including: … Read More →

XF Cable Release, Break Out Box “BOB” & Hähnel Cable Release

Posted on 2016/08/01 11:34 AM by Juan Fonseca

This accessory is a high quality cable release and multi connector break out box, that enables electronic cable triggering and power in to the XF camera at the same time. The cable release and 3 different connecting cables are available now. An optional XF 24V Power Supply will be available in late 2016. The power supply will support XF Power Share, and thus can be used to supply power to the … Read More →

High Speed Flash Triggering using the Phase One XF and Leaf Shutter Lenses

Posted on 2016/08/01 9:34 AM by Brad Kaye

In addition to low vibration at the time of capture, the primary benefit of leaf shutter lenses are their ability to sync with the flash of a strobe system above the limits of the focal plane shutter. On Phase One 645 cameras, the focal plane sync speed is at 1/125 and if you’re shooting a lens with no integral shutter, 1/125th is your limit for combining strobe with ambient light. In the … Read More →

INOVATIV Lite DigiSystem

Posted on 2016/08/01 9:31 AM by Juan Fonseca

The DigiPlate Lite is INOVATIV’s most compact “cheese plate” design. With 21 holes tapped with the very common 3/8-16 thread size, the DigiPlate Lite is nearly just as expandable as the DigiPlate Pro. The DigiPlate Lite can be assembled or disassembled depending on your travel needs. Kit includes the DigiPlate Lite (all accessories are sold seperatley or by the bundle). Bundle Price: $254.00 Product Details – Constructed of 6061 T6 … Read More →

Tech Tip: no, No, NO Firmware Updating with Thunderbolt to Firewire Adapter!

Posted on 2016/08/01 9:25 AM by Brad Kaye

Firmware updating of IQ, Credo & P-Series Phase digital backs is necessary for feature updates, bug fixes and compatibility updates, but if you are without a computer built with native firewire ports on it, you should NEVER do a firmware update via the digital back Firewire port through a Thunderbolt to Firewire adapter. While this connection works fine for tethering (usually only with a Firewire Powered Hub,) attempting a Firmware … Read More →

Pre-Owned to Pre-Owned Trade-In Program

Posted on 2016/07/27 10:17 AM by Juan Fonseca

Have you wanted to upgrade your digital back but the upgrade price to a new system was too high? Have you been told by another company that you “can’t upgrade” or that “the manufacturer doesn’t do that?” Want to find the least expensive option to purchase a Phase One IQ3 80mp digital back? Capture Integration is offering a Pre-Owned to Pre-Owned digital system Trade-In Program exclusively in the marketplace. No matter what you have … Read More →

Top 5 tips when placing your next rental order

Posted on 2016/07/26 5:14 PM by Cam Williams

There are many considerations to think about when selecting your camera of choice for your next shoot. Deciding which camera and lenses will work best for your needs will require some forethought on your shooting style and conditions. Keep these 5 tips in mind the next time you place your rental order with Capture Integration for a seamless transaction. 1) Digital back choices: Phase, Leaf, or Hasselblad – CCD or CMOS. … Read More →