Profoto Air Update – Now with 20 Channels

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Profoto announced today that firmware updates will open up radio channels 9-20 on: – Profoto A1 – Profoto A1X – Profoto B10 – Profoto D2 – Profoto Connect The Pro-10 pack will also receive this 20 channel update later this year. This update, however, has limited benefits to the legacy users of these systems because as of this moment, only the Profoto Connect transmitter can make use of these new … Read More →

Tether Tools Pro Tethering Kit May Promo

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Purchase the Pro Tethering Kit The Pro Tethering Kit is the ideal setup for a professional tethered photography workflow. Take your photography and professional image to the next level by enhancing productivity, improving efficiency, and increasing safety in your workstation.   Offer Ends May 31st Contact your CI Salesman or complete the form below to place your order for the Tether Tools Pro Tethering Kit. Fill out my Wufoo form!

Capture Integration Clients In the News

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Great clients creating great work This month we are celebrating our client Jeffery Salter for being the photographer behind one of Sports Illustrated most creative retirement covers. NBA star, Dwayne Wade, graced the cover of Sports Illustrated April 8, 2019 issue. This farewell Sports Illustrated Magazine cover featured Jeffery Salter’s signature shooting profile with his Phase One digital system. Jeffery is known for his athletic portraits that captures the passion of … Read More →

Leica SL Promotions

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NEW Leica SL Promotions are here! (Note: Promotions cannot be combined)  1. Trade-In and Trade Up with Leica From now to September 30th, receive a $1500 trade in allowance if you are wishing to purchase a new Leica SL body. You must trade in a Digital SLR Camera or Mirrorless System Camera of any make/model in good working condition. Through this promotion, you will be able to purchase a brand-new Leica SL … Read More →

Achromatic focus precision on ALPA technical cameras

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  The standard distance markings on a Rodenstock or Schneider helicoil aren’t useful enough to set focus by unless your subject happens to be at infinity or at an even 5 meters away The ALPA HPF ring allows the use of a laser rangefinder to determine distance to subject and then accurate focus to that point, not having to engage Live View on the digital back to achieve perfect focus.  This … Read More →

Photographer Spotlight Bob Kaufman

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Meet Bob Kaufman In the spring of 1986, while working for a consulting firm in Boston, Bob made the fateful decision to come to Alaska and climb Mt. McKinley (now “Denali”). It was a decision that would change the arc of his life. Four years later, he moved to Alaska and started a media company, Alaska Channel, that draws heavily on his love for Alaska and for imagery. One of … Read More →

Phase One Lenses on an Alpa Camera? YES*

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Ok, before you freak out, notice there is an asterisk next to the YES. But an end user reported that they had successfully mounted a Schneider Blue Ring Lens to an Alpa 12 Camera by adding 28mm of Alpa Spacers. With an IQ3 100 or IQ4 digital back, you can use the built-in Electronic Shutter to capture, the lens stays open and simply lets the light in for however long … Read More →

Fat Magic Pixie Dust

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Ok, so what does this title mean? You have to ask? Well, ok then. There is a term called Fat Pixel Magic(!) that refers to legacy digital backs that had larger photosites than newer backs. These were typically 9 microns (16mp, 22mp backs) versus the 100mp, 150mp digital back models of today, which feature pixel (photosite) sizes from 3.8 microns to 4.6 microns. So what about some of the newer … Read More →

Special Alpa Promo: Upgrade to Alpa Max

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ALPA’s new promotions are ideal for architectural and landscaping photographers… ALPA cameras are designed for durability and reliability. Planned obsolescence is a no-no for ALPA. Unsurprisingly, the ALPA 12 MAX has been the tool of choice for demanding architectural and landscape photographers for years. ALPA introduced the MAX Mk I with its classic silver shift wheels in 2008 and established the fast, comfortable adjustment for shift and stitching with digital … Read More →

Phase One IQ4 USB C Charging in the field

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One of my favorite places to visit in the US is the desert of California.  I find it amazing that one state can have so many terrains within a short drive.  CA is truly a photographer’s dream in many ways.   This year I had the chance to finally take the new Phase One IQ4 150mp Achromatic into the field to learn how to use it properly.  We have had … Read More →