3 Tech Cameras Walk Into a Bar

Posted on 2020/03/12 1:14 AM by Steve Hendrix

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Breaking News: Now 6 Lenses for the XT Camera  Today, Phase One announced 3 new lenses for the XT Camera System, the Rodenstock 50HR-W, the Rodenstock 90HR-SW, and a lens in the 100mm+ range (likely the 138 HR Float). This got me to thinking about the Phase One XT Camera System, and its standing and impact in the technical camera segment (or as Phase One wants to call it, the … Read More →

Blue Ring Lenses: Compatibility with Phase One XT and Cambo WRS/WRC

Posted on 2020/01/21 1:59 PM by Steve Hendrix

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Cambo has now released a standard version of the Phase One Blue Ring Lens Adapter for the Cambo WRS/WRC and Phase One XT Cameras. This combination will work with digital backs that have a built-in shutter (sensor activated electronic shutter), which work as shutterless digital back, such as the PhaseOne IQ3-100 and the IQ-4 series. The aperture of the older Mamiya lenses can be set manually, the shutter (if applicable) … Read More →

Cambo Accessories for Phase One XT Camera

Posted on 2019/09/16 9:57 PM by Steve Hendrix

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Cambo and the Phase One XT Camera On Tuesday September 10th, 2019 Phase One announced the availability of their new XT Camera System. Although this product is based around components manufactured by Cambo, it ultimately will be a Phase One product and be distributed exclusively through Phase One dealers like Capture Integration, who also happen to be Cambo dealers as well. The Phase One XT Camera, being based on the … Read More →

Is the Phase One XT the Holy Grail?

Posted on 2019/09/10 6:59 AM by Steve Hendrix

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Ok, kind of a teaser title, forgive me for that. But let’s face it, if you have by now any inkling of what the Phase One XT Camera is all about, then I think it becomes a legitimate question. First, let’s properly introduce you to the Phase One XT Camera and what it does bring to your table. Phase One XT Strong Points Compact and lightweight 12mm X/Y Shift Built-in … Read More →

CI Exclusive – Phase One XT First Look

Posted on 2019/09/10 6:59 AM by Chris Snipes

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Watch Barry Grossman Go Behind The Scenes with the Phase One XT Camera System Capture Integration was honored to receive the very first new Phase One XT camera shipped into the United States a week before the national release.  Knowing the demands of our customers, we wanted to place the unit in the hands of one of our very good clients, Barry Grossman to put the camera through its paces. … Read More →

Phase One XT System: What you need to know

Posted on 2019/09/10 6:59 AM by Dave Gallagher

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By now, you should have read about the new Phase One XT camera system but in case you have not, here are the basics that are covered by every other website today: The Phase One XT is the first fully electronic integrated field camera that marries the highest quality optics with the world’s highest quality digital capture device, the Phase One IQ4 150mp. It is shipping today with Rodenstock HR … Read More →

Hot Alpa News: Alpa 12 Pano and More!

Posted on 2019/09/05 10:07 AM by Steve Hendrix

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  ALPA 12 PANO CAMERA The ALPA Alpagon lenses HR 70, 90, and in future 138 mm offer a large image circle that often cannot be used in its entirety. So why not build the optimal stitching machine especially for breathtaking panoramas?  The new ALPA 12 PANO opens up completely new perspectives. Movements of only 10 to 12 millimeters are not enough. And that’s why the PANO offers full 35 … Read More →

Light Painting with the ALPA Silex Mk II

Posted on 2019/09/03 11:41 AM by Brad Kaye

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The methodology of Light Painting exists in various forms for photographers.  It can be used in the studio or out on location, and can be produced from constant lighting like a flashlight, a Hosemaster, a LED panel or a strobe modeling light in an umbrella or soft-box. (one of my favorites, see my When 150mp isn’t Enough blog for the subtle light painting down the firetruck in the final shot to … Read More →

Alpa Switar Legacy: Apollo Missions

Posted on 2019/07/29 4:05 PM by Steve Hendrix

July 7, 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the first manned landing on the Moon. This technical achievement represents a milestone in technology and science. Therefore, it is not surprising that some of the devices used during the missions became icons. These devices were the first of their kind in the manned exploration of the Earth’s Moon. From a photographic point of view, the Hasselblad medium format camera with Carl … Read More →

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