Category : Phase One | Capture Integration

Live View on Phase One IQ3 100 using Capture Pilot for Macro Focusing

Posted on 2016/02/17 10:00 AM by Brad Kaye

As technology increases in every segment of our world, the question arises both practically and philosophically; do we need this? Let’s cut to the chase, who NEEDS a street car with 700+ horsepower? (me.) Who needs a 4k 60″ television? (me.) Who needs a 100mp camera? (me.) Who needs to sit in silence daily, focusing on my breath with no electronics whatsoever? (me, whole ‘nuther post, not here.) Once we have the … Read More →

Phase One IQ3 100MP | ISO Sweep

Posted on 2016/01/11 2:59 PM by Dave Gallagher

There really isn’t very much to say about these files. We grabbed a friend, went out to the gulch, and shot some images. We wanted to see what the new camera would do in natural light and at the new specifications. Enjoy! Equipment Used Phase One IQ3 100 Digital Camera Back Phase One XF Camera System Schneider 110mm LS Lens Capture One 9.0 at Default Noise Settings What questions were … Read More →

Phase One IQ3 100MP | Technical Camera Testing

Posted on 2016/01/08 4:00 PM by Dave Gallagher

Testing a camera system is not as simple as one might think. We literally have thousands of customers and each one has their own individual workflow, system components, and style. When a new advanced piece of gear comes out we are inundated with questions and requests that span the globe. Importantly, we never answer these questions without first hand knowledge ourselves. Each and every member of our team understands and … Read More →

Phase One IQ3 100mp… What’s the reality?

Posted on 2016/01/03 8:09 PM by Dave Gallagher

10. Yes, you DO need the resolution I have been hearing the following from end users for years. 2002: “I don’t think that I will ever need more than 22mp” 2006: “I don’t think that I will ever need more than 39mp” 2008: “I don’t think that I will ever need more than 60mp” 2011: “I don’t think that I will ever need more than 80mp”. You can’t imagine what … Read More →

Introducing the Phase One IQ3 100MP

Posted on 2016/01/03 1:00 PM by Rob Baker

Phase One is extremely proud to announce the release of the new Phase One XF 100MP Camera System, featuring the latest advances in CMOS sensor technology on a full-frame sensor. The Phase One XF 100MP Camera System offers the same great advantages of full frame usability with the added benefits of CMOS. No lens crop factors, no focus screen masks, just uncompromised image quality from edge to edge. This new system arrives … Read More →

Phase One XF / IQ Firmware Feature Update

Posted on 2015/11/25 12:00 PM by Rob Baker

Phase One has announced Feature Update #1.1 for the XF Camera System and Phase One IQ digital backs. This is primarily a service update. Capture Integration has tested this release on multiple camera platforms and confirms that this version writes to CF, tethers with Yosemite, and tethers with El Capitan. Please contact our tech department if you have any questions regarding this release. The Feature Update #1.1 is delivered as … Read More →

NEW XF Firmware Update + “Blue Ring” Lenses

Posted on 2015/10/21 7:30 AM by Rob Baker

In June 2015, Phase One introduced the all-new XF Camera System as an expandable and updatable platform for professional photographers. With the introduction of the first major XF platform update (1.6), Phase One is making new features available – free for all XF users. In addition, Phase One has added new 55mm LS, 80mm LS and 150mm LS “Blue Ring” lenses to strengthen the strongest lens lineup in medium format. We are currently testing this … Read More →

Phase One 120mm Comparison Test

Posted on 2015/10/01 8:30 AM by Chris Valites

Why? Given the number of lenses at the 120mm focal length for the Phase One mount (now currently at 4,) we decided to do a comprehensive test to show the differences in resolution, clarity, as well as field of view changes, and more. Each lens has differing characteristics, as they’re all constructed differently. One of the lenses isn’t even a macro lens, but a tilt/shift option. Since each of these … Read More →

Quick Tips: How to use the XF Exposure Calculator

Posted on 2015/07/30 10:15 AM by Anthony Festa

One of the unique new tools on the XF camera system is the Exposure Calculator. This tool allows you to set the correct exposure by letting the digital back make changes for you in compensating significant changes. This could be a long exposure, adding ND filters or changing several settings at once and still getting the proper balanced exposure. For the purpose of these initial instructions, we are going to base it … Read More →

Two New Options for Wall Powering Digital Backs

Posted on 2015/07/10 2:00 PM by Chris Valites

Many photographers have complained about the way that digital backs will chew through batteries on photoshoots. Swapping out batteries has long been a staple of long shoots with any digital back; one of the most highly received features from the new Phase One XF camera system has indeed been the PowerShare feature, which allows a user to share power between the digital back and camera, letting you swap out batteries … Read More →