Re-evaluating the Schneider 120mm T/S for P1/Mamiya 645

Schneider 120 TS

When the Schneider 120mm T/S lens was introduced in early 2011, there was a lot of initial enthusiasm for this lens – especially with tabletop shooters, food photographers, product photographers, etc. While a tilt/shift lens does not provide the same flexibility as a full fledged view camera, the ability to correct perspective, and expand or alter depth of field is a critical advantage for a food or product photographer. There … Read More →

Leaf Credo Firmware 2.03

Credo Firmware 2.03

Leaf has announced a new firmware release version 2.03 for Leaf Credo digital camera backs. This new firmware update delivers a few fixes and improved functionalities. Stay posted to the Capture Integration blog for technical feedback. Please read all notes below BEFORE installation, and let us know if you need any assistance with your updates. Firmware updates normally improve the performance of your hardware, add features and functionality and in some … Read More →

The Alpa 12 FPS + Canon Wide Lenses

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In preparation for an Alpa 12 FPS blog post I have been working on, I have spent quite a bit of time working the camera testing what it can do and getting familiar with it’s wide range of uses. One of my favorite setups has been using the camera with wide Canon lenses, such as the 17mm TS-E and 24mm TS-E. When used in conjunction with the IQ250 the 17mm … Read More →

ALPA 12 FPS – Demo Files

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The ALPA 12 FPS is a camera system that’s receiving more attention everyday. This system is very unique – due to its ability to pair digital backs with so many lenses: ALPA Mamiya / Phase One 645 Hasselblad V Leica M and R Contax Canon EF Nikon F and FG Olympus OM Through internal testing and demonstration, the FPS paired with the Phase One IQ backs and Canon tilt-shift lenses … Read More →

Determining the Shot Count on a Leica M

Determining Shot Count on Leica M

For our Mac users, here is a quick tip for determining the shot count (actuations) on a Leica M camera. (Click an image below to enlarge.) On a Mac, navigate to the most recent image taken with the Leica M camera using the Finder. Right Click (or hold down Control + click) on the image and choose Open With > Preview. Open the Inspector by clicking on the Tools menu … Read More →

Definitive Guide To Medium Format High-Speed Sync

Capture Integration | Medium Format High Speed Sync

Note: The information on this page has been expanded upon in greater detail in a new post on Flash Durations vs High Speed Sync. Maximum flash sync speed is an incredibly important, yet elusive piece of knowledge that can be difficult to keep track of. With the same back and body, different sync speeds can be achieved with different lenses. Alternately, with the same lens and body, different digital backs … Read More →

Phase One Releases IQ Firmware 5.11.36

Phase One IQ Firmware 5.11.36 Update

Phase One has released Firmware version 5.11.36 for IQ series digital backs. Firmware version 5.11.36 will run on IQ140, IQ160, IQ180, IQ260, IQ260 Achromatic and IQ280. This firmware provides significantly improved system stability together with the latest firmware for Phase One 645DF+ (v2.24) and 645DF (v1.57 or v1.25). Furthermore the firmware contains some quality improvement to tethered Live View on both IQ1 and IQ2 platform, as well as some new … Read More →

645DF+ Firmware 2.27 Release

Phase One 645DF+ 2.27 Firmware Update

Phase One has just announced a new firmware update for the 645DF+ camera body. This update addresses a number of stability issues; which should benefit many customers. The update provides increased stability, and addresses the possibility of inappropriate errors of “Err DB”, “Cap DB” and “No DB”. Stay posted to the Capture Integration blog for technical feedback. Please read below, and let us know if you need any assistance with your … Read More →

Profoto B1 Firmware Upgrade

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The Profoto B1 can now perform TTL metering with Canon EOS-1DX The upgrade is free of charge and very simple to install. First, sign in to Profoto’s website to register your B1 and Air Remote TTL-C. Then you will be able to download and install the upgrade. Please contact the Capture Integration team for more details on this firmware update. Profoto releases the first firmware upgrade for the B1 off-camera flash … Read More →