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FAQ: Phase One XF IQ3

Posted on 2015/06/02 7:00 AM by Rob Baker

With so many new feature-sets and technologies introduced with the XF and IQ3 announcements, Capture Integration has assembled this growing FAQ. There are so many variables to consider as we enter the third generation of Phase One IQ backs. Furthermore, system and accessory compatibility will surely spark the following questions. This will be a growing resource, so please sure to keep this post bookmarked as we become more and more familiar with this new … Read More →

A long term partnership with Phase One

Posted on 2015/06/02 7:00 AM by Dave Gallagher

In May of 1991, I graduated from RIT with a Bachelors of Science degree in Imaging Technology. During my senior year Kodak donated a DCS 100. During that year’s Photo East in New York, I volunteered to work RIT’s trade show booth. Meeting alumni at the show and at the evening events was a great way to make possible future connections in the industry. One night we were allowed to … Read More →

Capture One Pro 8.3 Released

Posted on 2015/06/02 7:00 AM by Josh Booth

Along with their new XF body and IQ3 digital backs announcement, Phase One has also released Capture One Pro 8.3. This is a feature release providing new features, bug fixes, performance enhancements, stability improvements, and additional camera & lens support. For a more in-depth look at the new features, check out our post Capture One Pro 8.3 New Features. We are still testing this release & recommend waiting to upgrade … Read More →

New Leica Summilux-M 28mm f/1.4 ASPH

Posted on 2015/05/29 2:48 PM by Chris Valites

Leica Camera is pleased to introduce the Leica Summilux-M 28 mm/f1.4 ASPH, the first Leica M-lens to combine an initial aperture of f1.4 with the popular 28 mm wide-angle focal length. This high speed wide-angle lens offers photographers high imaging performance with an unmistakable visual signature. The Leica Summilux-M 28 mm/f1.4 ASPH offers the following benefits : Ideal for photo-journalism, architecture and landscapes in all lighting situations Extreme sharpness and … Read More →

Flash Duration vs Sync Speed vs Triggering Method

Posted on 2015/05/27 1:00 PM by Chris Valites

In one of our previous posts, we had discussed the ins and outs of syncing your medium format camera beyond your camera’s focal shutter sync limit. While most dSLRs are limited to 1/250th (or lower,) most medium format cameras are able to take advantage of leaf shutter designs to allow you to a much higher level. Why would you want to do this? A few reasons: You want to bring … Read More →

Shoot with the XF Camera System: NE and Miami

Posted on 2015/05/22 9:00 AM by Chris Valites

Join Capture Integration for an open house. Direct from Denmark – Joining us in attendance will be Niels Knudsen, Phase One’s Image Quality Professor. Niels is personally responsible for breakthrough achievements in image quality in both Phase One digital camera systems and imaging software. We will have the best equipment on the market available for testing and demonstration. Phase One, Mamiya Leaf, Profoto, ALPA, Cambo, and more – allowing you … Read More →

Cambo Actus-DB Shoot – Brighton Results

Posted on 2015/05/20 12:00 PM by Chris Valites

This is blog post originally was published on Cambo UK and has been posted with permission by CamboUK. During our visit to the Royal Pavilion Gardens we demonstrated the Actus-DB with the Mamiya Leaf Credo 50 digital back. The Cambo Actus-DB camera platform is designed to work with digital back systems from Mamiya Leaf, Phase One and Hasselblad. Utilising the same Actus design and focus rail; the front and rear … Read More →

Zeiss 125th Anniversary – Instant Savings

Posted on 2015/05/19 12:00 PM by Chris Valites

This year, ZEISS celebrates its 125th Anniversary for producing camera lenses. The first lens design was designated the Protar and was shortly followed by the Planar and Tessar designs. Zeiss isproud to say the successors to the ZEISS camera lenses initially produced 125 years ago are used by millions of people around the world today. For more information, please visit http://www.zeiss.com/corporate/en_de/media-forum/press-releases.html?id=125-years-zeiss-camera-lenses_2015 In celebration of this anniversary, Zeiss is offering a … Read More →

Photographer Spotlight – Christopher Wilson

Posted on 2015/05/19 9:00 AM by Chris Valites

© Christopher Wilson | IQ250 - Hasselblad H4x - 35mm

Christopher Wilson is a highly talented, multifaceted photographer who shoots a variety of subjects and subject matter. His strong visual style unifies many disparate genres, ensuring that no matter what’s in front of his lens, be it a portrait or exotic car, the photos would both look at home on the wall next to each other, or on adjacent pages in his portfolio. We were lucky enough to be able to talk to … Read More →

IQ Series Firmware 5.20 Tested & Approved

Posted on 2015/05/18 12:00 PM by Chris Valites

Phase One announced that they have released firmware update 5.20 for the IQ1 and 2 series of backs which provides several bug fixes. We have tested this release & recommend upgrading to this version. Read on for more details about the update, or visit our Download Archive to get it. Jump to: Features | Recommendations & Limitations 5.20 Features New camera mode “A-series” has been added to appear on digital backs … Read More →