Medium Format TTL?

I recently tested the Metz 54 MZ-4i flash with a SCA 3952 adapter to see if it was possible to shoot full TTL on the Phase 645 / Mamiya body. I was a bit apprehensive if it would work, but it worked great! I shot with the flash head straight at the subject and bounced off of the white ceiling and both exposures were dead on. I was not able … Read More →

Phase One L Bracket Available

Phase One has announced an L Bracket for the Phase One 645 (a.k.a. Mamiya AFD III) body. This bracket is available exclusively from Phase One dealers (ourselves included). Please contact us at 877.217.9870 to place your order. Features an Arca Swiss type tripod mounting option for both portrait and landscape orientation Horizontal and Vertical Mount Arca Swiss Type Quick Release compatible Screw in option for other tripod heads Leather Hand … Read More →

FireWire 400/800 adapter

FireWire 400/800 adapter

Apple recently released a new line of MacBook Pro laptops.  With the new release they have altered the FireWire port configuration to only include 800 (9 -pin)  and excluded any 400 (6-pin) ports.  This has left people with several 400 – 400 FW cables and no way to connect to their new laptop.   One way to help with this solution is to purchase new 400 (6-pin) to 800 (9-pin) cables … Read More →

The Ideal Tethered Setup

Tethering Checklist for Max Reliability Foreword Phase One, Leaf, and Mamiya tethering is extremely robust; digital backs are designed from the ground-up to tether, unlike dSLRs which add tethering as an after-thought feature. Out of context this document may make it seem like any minor thing can cause problems. Instead we encourage you to understand the document in the context of its intended audience: 1) digital techs who are fired … Read More →

Phase One Port Covers

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We are proud to announce that the new (long awaited) rubber “Port Covers” for Phase One P and P+ will be ready to ship August 1st. 2008. The Port Cover can cover both FireWire, Multi connector and flash connector at the same time. The design makes it possible to eject either the FireWire side or the Multi connector side leaving it hanging only in the other connector. Thereby helping the … Read More →

Phase One Body

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New Phase One Body Improved shutter speed range 1/4000th – 60 minutes New AF motor with 3 AF points New digital board Improved dial, shutter, grip ergonomics, AF lever (for AF mode selection) Ready for 120 frames per minute Ready for leaf shutters, expected 2008 Value Added Warranty: 3 year or 300,000 actuations (body and lens) Classic Warranty: 1 year or 100,000 actuations (body and lens) Compatible with Mamiya MF … Read More →