Category : Phase One | Capture Integration

Capture Integration Exclusive: USB 3.0 Shoot-out

Posted on 2015/03/02 10:00 AM by Anthony Festa

USB 3.0 Extension Shootout With the release of the IQ series from Phase One and Credo from Mamiya Leaf, USB3 tethering was introduced. As Apple has moved away from native Firewire ports in favor of the faster USB 3.0 standard, and Thunderbolt, USB3 has been taking a stronger hold for tethered shooting. Unfortunately, spec for USB3 is 12’ and even at that, sufficient power does not exist to maintain tethered … Read More →

Best Long Exposure results with Phase One & Leaf

Posted on 2015/01/19 1:14 PM by Steve Hendrix

On occasion, I get asked by clients for recommendations on shooting long exposures with a CCD-based Phase One or Leaf digital back purchased from CI. There are, of course, a number of different ways one can achieve a long exposure. All digital backs have options for ISO selection in camera, typically ISO 50, 100, 200, 400, 800. In a typical city-scape night scene, an exposure at f/11 @ ISO 50 … Read More →

CI Top 10: Explaining The Phase One A-Series Camera System

Posted on 2014/12/18 12:30 PM by Dave Gallagher

Today Phase One officially announced their new A-Series line of digital backs packaged with an ALPA TC front end. There has been so much misinformation about this system leaked online over the past few weeks that we feel it is important to sort out the truth from the marketing hype. Let us say first that the Phase One A-Series system is a great idea and it will be a great … Read More →

The A-Series from ALPA & Phase One

Posted on 2014/12/17 7:00 AM by Rob Baker

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Phase One today begins shipping the first A-series medium format camera systems. Blending the best of Phase One and ALPA technology through highly-integrated precision components, these cameras are designed to capture outstanding images with greater ease, convenience, and fun. The three Phase One A-series models include the A250, A260 and A280. They are based on the ALPA 12TC camera body, plus a Phase One medium format IQ2 A- series digital … Read More →

Phase One IQ series Firmware Update 5.14

Posted on 2014/11/14 10:17 AM by Josh Booth

Our first round of tests look good. We will continue working with it and let you know via this blog if we run across any issues. Firmware version 5.14 for IQ series digital backs Phase One has announced a firmware update for IQ1 and IQ2 series backs that brings many of the features from the recent IQ250 firmware update. Firmware version 5.14 is made for the digital backs: IQ140, IQ160, … Read More →

Phase One IQ250 Firmware Update 1.03

Posted on 2014/10/31 12:30 PM by Chris Valites

Phase One announced an update for their IQ250, the world’s first medium format digital back featuring a CMOS sensor. As per the release notes, there’s some definite improvements listed, including the following: Super high quality images with the ISO range from ISO 100 to ISO 6400 Fast capture with 1.2 FPS on the Phase One 645 DF+ camera system Support for 256 GB and larger CF cards Fluid and responsive … Read More →

Introducing the Phase One IQ150

Posted on 2014/09/16 8:00 AM by Rob Baker

Also announced at Photokina is the new Phase One IQ150. The IQ150 will share the same 50MP CMOS sensor and feature set as the Phase One IQ250. The key difference is that the IQ150 does not offer WIFI. The IQ150 will be priced at $29,990. The IQ150 is now available for sale; contact Capture Integration for further details. Created to satisfy the individual workflow and creativity of professional photographers, the new IQ150 … Read More →

Top Ten Digital Back Innovations

Posted on 2014/06/11 9:00 AM by Steve Hendrix

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Medium format digital backs have for years offered a great alternative to smaller digital formats when it comes to premium image quality. This list recognizes some of the important innovations from a historical vantage point. There are many to choose from, and while many of these may not seem terribly advanced in and of themselves, when combined with the leading image quality that medium format digital backs provide, (and the … Read More →

Schneider Kreuznach 40-80mm f/4.0-5.6 LS

Posted on 2014/06/02 6:00 AM by Rob Baker

Schneider Kreuznach 40-80mm LS f/4.0-5.6 The 40-80mm f/4.0-5.6 LS lens is the perfect companion for the location photographer that demands optimum quality. This lens delivers outstanding image quality throughout the entire zoom range and boasts an optical performance more associated with the best prime lenses. Flash synchronization up to 1/1000s. Pricing and Availability The Schneider Kreuznach 40-80mm LS f/4.0-5.6 lens is priced at $8,990 USD. The lens is available for order … Read More →

DF Firmware 1.58 Released

Posted on 2014/05/19 7:00 AM by Rob Baker / No comments

Phase One is pleased to announce the availability of a new firmware update for the Phase One and Mamiya Leaf 645DF Camera Bodies. The update, firmware version 1.58, provides increased stability, and addresses the possibility of inappropriate errors of “Err DB”, “Cap DB” and “No DB”. Stay posted to the Capture Integration blog for technical feedback. Please read below, and let us know if you need any assistance with your updates. … Read More →