Category : Tech | Capture Integration

Schneider 35mm LS vs Phase One D 35mm

Posted on 2015/06/25 1:00 PM by Chris Valites

Capture Integration has built a reputation on a straight forward sales approach that puts the customer first above all else. We often tell customers not to buy products that they won’t be happy with or that isn’t right for their needs. This is the purpose of a partner that you can trust. You can feel comfortable that your buying decision from CI is backed by our knowledge of the products … Read More →

XF Firmware 1.1.3 Release

Posted on 2015/06/24 11:00 AM by Rob Baker

Phase One has released a new firmware package 1.1.3 for the new XF Camera System. This firmware package is intended for updating components in the XF Camera System, including camera and digital backs. The 1.1.3 naming convention refers to a family of idividual firmware updates organized in separate folders for: * XF Camera Body (FW1.01.9) * IQ3 60MP/IQ3 80MP (FW1.01.8) * IQ3 50MP/IQ250/IQ150 (FW2.02.0) * IQ280/IQ260/IQ260 Achromatic/IQ180/IQ160/IQ150/140 (FW6.01.8). The firmware will add … Read More →

Capture One Pro 8.3 and Canon 5DS: Update

Posted on 2015/06/22 2:00 PM by Josh Booth

Reminder While Capture One Pro 8.3 does offer preliminary support for the new Canon 5DS & 5DS R files, it did not include support for tethering yet. We issued a quick workaround (see Capture One Pro 8.3: Tethering Canon 5DS / 5DS R), but one of our good, long-time customers reminded us of an even better solution. Erik Hillard of Running Pixels and Zac Hardy of Zac Hardy Capture reminded … Read More →

Quick Tip: Stop Yosemite’s Photos from Opening

Posted on 2015/06/08 12:50 PM by Josh Booth

Prevent Yosemite's Photos From Auto-Launching

The Pain: There’s a lot I really like about OS X 10.10 Yosemite’s operating system… but one major annoyance I have is that the Photos app keeps launching no matter what. I have unchecked “Open Photos for [CF Card]” every time it has popped up. I have also gone to Image Capture and said (for each device I plug in) “When inserted > Open > No Application”. All of these … Read More →

Capture Pilot 1.9 Released

Posted on 2015/06/05 1:39 PM by Josh Booth

Phase One has released Capture Pilot 1.9 which contains some bug fixes as well as adding in support for Phase One IQ3 digital backs. They’ve also added in Camera Control during Live View, but at this point we are waiting on firmware updates to incorporate this functionality. Capture Pilot 1.9 is CI Approved. We have tested this release and find it to be stable and ready to incorporate into a … Read More →

Flash Duration vs Sync Speed vs Triggering Method

Posted on 2015/05/27 1:00 PM by Chris Valites

In one of our previous posts, we had discussed the ins and outs of syncing your medium format camera beyond your camera’s focal shutter sync limit. While most dSLRs are limited to 1/250th (or lower,) most medium format cameras are able to take advantage of leaf shutter designs to allow you to a much higher level. Why would you want to do this? A few reasons: You want to bring … Read More →

Cambo Actus-DB Shoot – Brighton Results

Posted on 2015/05/20 12:00 PM by Chris Valites

This is blog post originally was published on Cambo UK and has been posted with permission by CamboUK. During our visit to the Royal Pavilion Gardens we demonstrated the Actus-DB with the Mamiya Leaf Credo 50 digital back. The Cambo Actus-DB camera platform is designed to work with digital back systems from Mamiya Leaf, Phase One and Hasselblad. Utilising the same Actus design and focus rail; the front and rear … Read More →

IQ Series Firmware 5.20 Tested & Approved

Posted on 2015/05/18 12:00 PM by Chris Valites

Phase One announced that they have released firmware update 5.20 for the IQ1 and 2 series of backs which provides several bug fixes. We have tested this release & recommend upgrading to this version. Read on for more details about the update, or visit our Download Archive to get it. Jump to: Features | Recommendations & Limitations 5.20 Features New camera mode “A-series” has been added to appear on digital backs … Read More →

CI Tech Tip: Cambo WRS Macro Adapters

Posted on 2015/05/04 12:00 PM by Chris Valites

When using a Rodenstock 90mm f/5.6 HR Digaron-SW lens, or a Schneider 120mm f/5.6 Asph. N Apo-Digitar lens, you will need to have macro adapters for use beyond the minimum focusing distance of the lens. We’ve compiled a list of what focusing distance you can expect with each spacer below: Performance with Schneider 120mm f/5.6 Asph. N Apo-Digitar Performance with Rodenstock 90mm f/5.6 HR Digaron-SW

Tethering – The Weakest Links

Posted on 2015/04/15 1:18 PM by Anthony Festa

Stable tethering is vital to a successful shoot, but unfortunately, the tools used in that connection are the most overlooked part of a photographer’s or studio’s kit. Today, we are going to address the biggest issues we come across when it comes to tethering stability. Thunderbolt-to-FireWire 800 Connector If you’re using an older digital back, such as a Phase One H, P, P+, or Leaf Aptus back on a new … Read More →