Capture Pilot 1.4 Released

Phase One has recently released Capture Pilot 1.4 and is available through the App store on your iOS device. This update features bug fixes & stability improvements, as well as usability improvements, a more informative histogram, and a new Camera Control Only mode.

After working with the new Capture Pilot 1.4 update, it seems quick and responsive. Adding to that quickness is a User Interface (UI) tweak that allows you to instantly change to the next/previous photo by touching an arrow instead of sliding the photo and waiting for the slide animation to finish. This update also features an improved histogram which displays basic capture information such as ISO, Shutter speed, and Aperture (see below).

Capture Pilot 1.3	Capture Pilot 1.4
There’s also additional information from the Camera Control module, if you have purchased the in-app purchase. It works specifically with the new IQ260 digital back and shows battery level, remaining shots, and other important details regarding the camera status.
Last but not least there is a new Camera Remote Only mode when tethered to an IQ260 back. This shows up as a separate server once enabled from the digital back. On the IQ260, you must go to Menu > Wifi > Settings > Capture Pilot > Enable Capture Remote > On to see the additional server, designated by the Camera icon (see below). NOTE: If this option is turned off, the Capture Only server will disappear, but you CAN still remotely capture from the other server, provided the permissions are set to ON in the Menu > Wifi > Settings > Capture Pilot menu.

This update may seem to lean heavily towards just the IQ2 digital backs over other systems, but the wireless capabilities of the IQ2 series makes this is an extremely beneficial update. For example, if you are out in the field (or literally, a field) and there is no computer or WIFI network around, you can create an ad-hoc network for your iPhone or iPad to remotely connect and capture with your digital back. Even still the overall stability, speed, and UI improvements will benefit digital back and DSLR shooters alike. Head over to your iTunes App Store to download the app or click here to grab it!

As always, if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us! We’re here to help!