Schneider 35mm LS vs Phase One D 35mm

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Capture Integration has built a reputation on a straight forward sales approach that puts the customer first above all else. We often tell customers not to buy products that they won’t be happy with or that isn’t right for their needs. This is the purpose of a partner that you can trust. You can feel comfortable that your buying decision from CI is backed by our knowledge of the products … Read More →

XF Firmware 1.1.3 Release

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Phase One has released a new firmware package 1.1.3 for the new XF Camera System. This firmware package is intended for updating components in the XF Camera System, including camera and digital backs. The 1.1.3 naming convention refers to a family of idividual firmware updates organized in separate folders for: * XF Camera Body (FW1.01.9) * IQ3 60MP/IQ3 80MP (FW1.01.8) * IQ3 50MP/IQ250/IQ150 (FW2.02.0) * IQ280/IQ260/IQ260 Achromatic/IQ180/IQ160/IQ150/140 (FW6.01.8). The firmware will add … Read More →

Top 15 features of the new Phase One XF / IQ3

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Historically we have had to dig deep in order to reach 10 items or features to mention in our Top 10 lists. This is not the case today with the new announcement of the much anticipated Phase One XF camera body and new IQ3 series of digital backs. Anthony Festa, our head of Technical Support, has just come back from the factory after exclusive hands on training with the engineers. … Read More →

Phase One XF Camera: Exclusive Pre-release Testing

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On Sunday May 17th, I boarded a flight to Copenhagen, Denmark. I was invited by Phase One to be one of two dealer representatives that would get some hands-on time performing a final beta test on the new XF camera system. I would spend Tuesday and Wednesday (all day) testing the camera body, providing feedback and reviewing some of the changes that we suggested become implemented in real time. It was an … Read More →

Introducing the Phase One XF IQ3 Camera System

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XF Camera System | IQ3 Digital Backs | New LS Lenses | Pricing & Availability Phase One today introduced the new standard in professional photography equipment. Designed in-house by Phase One, the XF Camera System represents a fundamental re-engineering of all key elements in a modern camera system. With robust, aerial-grade mechanics, advanced electronics, a new autofocus platform, new modularity options, new software and customizable touch controls, this system is based on … Read More →

FAQ: Phase One XF IQ3

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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

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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 →

Flash Duration vs Sync Speed vs Triggering Method

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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 →

IQ Series Firmware 5.20 Tested & Approved

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  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 →

Tethering – The Weakest Links

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Stable tethering is vital to a successful shoot, but unfortunately, the tools used in that connection are the most overlooked part of a photographer’s or studio’s kit. Today, we are going to address the biggest issues we come across when it comes to tethering stability. Thunderbolt-to-FireWire 800 Connector If you’re using an older digital back, such as a Phase One H, P, P+, or Leaf Aptus back on a new … Read More →