Category : Phase One | Capture Integration

Tech Tip: no, No, NO Firmware Updating with Thunderbolt to Firewire Adapter!

Posted on 2016/08/01 9:25 AM by Brad Kaye

Firmware updating of IQ, Credo & P-Series Phase digital backs is necessary for feature updates, bug fixes and compatibility updates, but if you are without a computer built with native firewire ports on it, you should NEVER do a firmware update via the digital back Firewire port through a Thunderbolt to Firewire adapter. While this connection works fine for tethering (usually only with a Firewire Powered Hub,) attempting a Firmware … Read More →

Phase One’s First Blue Ring Zoom Lens

Posted on 2016/07/18 11:09 AM by Juan Fonseca

Phase One, creator of the world’s finest open-platform high-end camera systems and professional imaging software, today added two new Schneider Kreuznach lenses to its comprehensive family of lenses. These two Blue Ring zoom lenses feature impressive front glass elements, with front lens diameters of 63mm and 65mm respectively (this is not to be confused with the filter thread size), delivering edge-to-edge coverage of full frame 645 format. Used on a … Read More →

June 2016 Tech Tip: Bushing Removal

Posted on 2016/06/16 1:37 PM by Juan Fonseca

3/8″ to 1/4″ Bushing Removal on Phase One 645 cameras. Phase One 645 bodies have a 3/8ths tripod mount at their base that is reduced to 1/4” with a bushing for mounting most smaller tripod heads. The bushing is held in place by a small phillips head fixating set-screw so that the bushing doesn’t rotate out as you trade out mounting plates or tripod mounts. In order to remove … Read More →

IQ1 & IQ2 Series Firmware Notice

Posted on 2016/06/01 5:56 PM by Brad Kaye

Zero latency can be your friend when using a tech camera. It avoids the necessity of using a wakeup cable, a two shot cable, or double firing your valuable Copal-0 shutter. In Normal Latency, a wake up signal is required when using a tech camera, since it lacks the electronic wakeup pulse that the 645 bodies automatically perform that excites your IQ back to its ready state, milliseconds before the actual capture. Zero latency on a tech … Read More →

IQ Series Digital Back Tethering – USB3 vs Firewire

Posted on 2016/04/21 11:09 AM by Brad Kaye

New computers have undoubtably made the transition away from what was the previous standard for fast peripheral device communication, Firewire. IQ series digital backs can communicate using Firewire or USB, but there are workflow considerations to be aware of when making the decision of which tether cable to use. If you’re looking to order or upgrade cables, hubs or boosters, please check out the previous blog post “Tethering – The … Read More →

Custom Cases – Premade Templates

Posted on 2016/03/31 10:01 AM by Sam Evans

How well do you take care of your digital investment? Do have tens of thousands of dollars invested in your tools and want to protect them to the best of you abillity? Do you upgrade your equipment to the newest technology and want the most for your trade in value? These have always been concerns for us at CI and for our customers. Last October we started the process of … Read More →

XF Firmware: Approved – IQ Firmware: Approved

Posted on 2016/03/23 10:08 AM by Brad Kaye

Phase One has released the new firmware package 2.01.2 for the new XF Camera System that enables Feature Update #2. New Tools and abilities include: Improved HAP-1 Autofocusing, Sequence photography tools, Focus Stack Tool, HDR Tool, Time-lapse Tool, Metadata from using these tools is stored within RAW files for integration to Capture One 9.1* Self Timer Delay now an available Drive Mode The accompanying IQ firmware release is a beautiful re-imagining of the IQ … Read More →

Phase One XF Feature – Focus Stack Tool

Posted on 2016/03/22 2:06 PM by Brad Kaye

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The first time I attempted focus stacking I admittedly used a method that was lacking in perfection, but I still got some fun results from the process. This time, my process still isn’t perfectly refined, but with the help of the XF’s focus stacking tool my results hit a new level of success. Per Phase One: “With added focus control, the XF Camera System can now systematically capture a sequence … Read More →

Phase One Has Just Made Your XF System Better

Posted on 2016/03/17 8:00 AM by Sam Evans

When Phase One announced the XF Camera System, it was presented as a platform that could evolve over time. As we’ve seen so many times over the years with Phase One, they are delivering on that promise. The second XF Feature Update is packed with new creative tools aimed to improve sequence photography, a complete optimization and design overhaul of the OneTouch UI, along with an update to improve the HoneyBee Autofocus … Read More →

New “Blue Ring” 110mm & 240mm LS lenses

Posted on 2016/03/17 8:00 AM by Sam Evans

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New “Blue-Ring” Lenses – Continuing the Phase One dedication to cutting-edge optics Phase One continues to innovate, not only in terms of resolution, system integration and workflow dynamics, but also in terms of optical quality. Together with Schneider Kreuznach, Phase One is extending the “Blue Ring” line of lenses with the new 110mm LS and 240mm LS. Continuing “Blue Ring” quality The beautiful metal barrel, with a high quality look and feel to … Read More →