Category : Phase One | Capture Integration

Re-evaluating the Schneider 120mm T/S for P1/Mamiya 645

Posted on 2014/05/18 5:12 PM by Steve Hendrix

When the Schneider 120mm T/S lens was introduced in early 2011, there was a lot of initial enthusiasm for this lens – especially with tabletop shooters, food photographers, product photographers, etc. While a tilt/shift lens does not provide the same flexibility as a full fledged view camera, the ability to correct perspective, and expand or alter depth of field is a critical advantage for a food or product photographer. There … Read More →

Definitive Guide To Medium Format High-Speed Sync

Posted on 2014/04/12 9:00 AM by Zac Henderson

Capture Integration | Medium Format High Speed Sync

Note: The information on this page has been expanded upon in greater detail in a new post on Flash Durations vs High Speed Sync. Maximum flash sync speed is an incredibly important, yet elusive piece of knowledge that can be difficult to keep track of. With the same back and body, different sync speeds can be achieved with different lenses. Alternately, with the same lens and body, different digital backs … Read More →

Top 10 Essential Accessories for the DF / DF+ Camera Systems

Posted on 2014/03/31 3:00 PM by Anthony Festa / No comments

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Top 10 Essential Accessories for the DF / DF+ Camera Systems There are plenty of camera systems out there, but I decided to write about our biggest mover this time around. I picked it partly as I was not very experienced with the DF / DF+ system prior to coming to Capture Integration, as the “Hasselblad H camera with Phase One back” was the more common setup in New York. … Read More →

Capture Integration Exclusive: Phase One IQ250 by Candlelight!

Posted on 2014/01/31 3:20 PM by Zac Henderson

Capture Integration Phase One IQ 250 High ISO & Long Exposure Tests

After receiving the first IQ250 in the US, there were certain tests that were crucial to understanding the back’s capability. First was the tech camera test, secondly there was a Live View test. Both of which can be read by clicking on the active links here. However, the most significant new feature of the IQ250 that separates it from the rest are high ISO and low light performance. Atlantans celebrate the snow … Read More →

Capture Integration Exclusive: Phase One IQ250 Live View

Posted on 2014/01/29 3:58 PM by Zac Henderson

Phase One IQ 250 Live View | Capture Integration

Phase One’s announcement of the new IQ250 came with a very big first in the world of photography. The IQ250 is the world’s first digital medium format back with a CMOS sensor. That’s significant news. But what practical, real world reasons exist that make this digital back any better than another? It’s true there are several features of the IQ250 that are unique from other Phase One digital backs, but … Read More →

Capture Integration Exclusive: IQ250 on Tech Cameras

Posted on 2014/01/29 10:45 AM by Zac Henderson / No comments

Capture Integration Exclusive IQ 250 Tech Cameras

Here it is: the very first test featuring the Phase One IQ250 on a technical camera. With Phase One’s release of the world’s first CMOS sensor, our minds at Capture Integration went straight to the applications with technical cameras. Capture Integration is the only dealer in the USA that offers such an expansive technical camera lineup – Cambo, ALPA, Sinar and Arca-Swiss technical cameras are all sold and supported by … Read More →

Phase One IQ250 – 50MP CMOS Digital Back Released

Posted on 2014/01/24 7:00 AM by Rob Baker

Official Release – It’s here, after years in development……Phase One has released the first CMOS medium format digital back. The 50-megapixel IQ250 features a Sony CMOS sensor that captures full resolution images up to ISO 6400. The IQ250 shares the same platform as the previous IQ2 series backs (IQ260, IQ280) and introduces a new image processor (improved Live View performance, data flow, read/write) and expanded 14 stop dynamic range. This … Read More →

New firmware makes AFD, AFDII, AFDIII, & Phase One AF bodies inoperable with IQ series backs.

Posted on 2013/12/10 5:15 PM by Josh Booth / No comments

New firmware makes AFD, AFDII, AFDIII, & Phase One AF bodies inoperable with IQ series backs. With the recent 5.10.1 firmware release for the Phase One IQ digital backs, we have discovered that AFD bodies are no longer compatible with IQ2 series. Furthermore, because the firmware is now the same for both IQ1 and IQ2 digital backs, IQ1 series backs which could previously communicate with AFD bodies will no longer … Read More →

Phase One Releases 645DF+ Firmware 2.24

Posted on 2013/12/04 10:19 AM by Rob Baker / No comments

Phase One has just announced a new firmware update for the 645DF+ camera body. This update addresses a number of stability issues; which should benefit many customers. However, Phase One is still addressing some additional issues – which will hopefully be resolved in the near future. 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 →

Phase One releases IQ1 & IQ2 digital backs firmware update

Posted on 2013/11/22 1:03 PM by Josh Booth / No comments

Firmware version 5.10.1 for Phase One IQ digital backs Today Phase One released a firmware update for its IQ1 and IQ2 series digital backs. This update is a service release and contains a number of stability improvements. Below is a list of major features of this update: IQ2xx menu system fully localized in following languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Swedish, Russian, Korean, Chinese and Japanese. IQ1xx and IXA / … Read More →