New Hasselblad Battery Adapter for H5D and H4D-60

Battery Adapter

The new Battery Adapter for H5D and H4D-60 (part number 3053310) cameras can be used to power a sensor unit in situations where power is not available through FireWire. Technical camera users take note – this is especially useful when using a sensor unit on a technical camera on location. Contact Capture Integration today to place your orders. A special Battery Adapter Plate is used to mount the battery adapter … Read More →

The new Phase One IQ260 demo units are here!

Phase One IQ260 Demo Units

You know that it’s going to be a busy Monday morning when three brand new Phase One IQ260 digital backs greet you before the workday begins. The demo units are finally here – stay tuned to our blog for upcoming tests from these exciting new backs. Is there a specific test that you’d like to see from the Phase One IQ260? Contact us here to submit your requests.

A Look In The Mirror Slap – Contax vs Hasselblad H

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Forever I have read about the impact of mirror slap on the resulting image. That at slower shutter speeds, mirror slap can make some cameras unusable, the images soft. The Contax 645 AF has traditionally been thought of as the minimal mirror slap king for medium format 645 bodies. And indeed, when you shoot with a Contax the sound and feel of the mirror does live up to that description … Read More →

Phocus 2.7.4 Released for Mac and Windows

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Hasselblad has just released Phocus version 2.7.4 for Mac and Windows. Both are now available for immediate download from the Capture Integration Download Archive. Phocus 2.7.4 Improvements & Fixes Support for H5D-50MS and H5D-200MS Fixes a problem that could lead to artifacts when using lens corrections on HTS Multi Shot captures Live video support for CFV cameras has been re-enabled A potential Phocus Mobile crash issue when using a camera without … Read More →

Leica M Monochrom – Firmware Update

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Leica Camera is pleased to inform you that a firmware update, version 1.002 is available for the Leica M Monochrom. Firmware Download: http://en.leica-camera.com/service/downloads/rangefinder_cameras/m_monochrom/ The firmware update will offer the following benefits: Improve stability in ‘Discrete’ mode Linguistic improvements in French and Italian Improve stability when the camera is connected to USB All newly produced M Monochrom cameras will have the latest firmware, version 1.002 as a factory setting. Cameras in … Read More →

Canon Releases 1.2.1 Firmware Update for 5D Mk III

EOS 5d Firmware Announcement

  Canon has just released the new 1.2.1 firmware update for the Canon 5D Mark III system. While fixing a decently-sized list of bugs, the update also provides two hard-hitting features for the cinematographer and photographer alike. You can click here to skip straight to Canon’s US website to download the firmware or read on for more info about this important update! Uncompressed HDMI Output This free firmware update now … Read More →

645DF+ Firmware 2.20 and Firmware Updater 3.2

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Phase One has announced the first firmware update for the 645DF+ Firmware version 2.20 improves stability – especially related to autofocus and exposure, and specifically with the  Schneider Kreuznach 240mm LS and the 75-150mm LS. Please read attached release note for more detailed information. This firmware corrects a number of issues with new lenses, flash communication, exposure and timing plus some general stability issues – Including: Lens/shutter Schneider Kreuznach 240mm LS now … Read More →

10 reasons to use the broncolor Move outdoor kit

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10 Things you ought to know about the broncolor Move 1200L Outdoor Para Kit This is my desert island lighting kit. You’re going to be castaway on a remote island and you can have only one light and one reflector – this is my choice and here’s why.   1. Everything is included. Desert island style. The Move Outdoor Para Kit is one of the most complete portable solutions for … Read More →

Shooting broncolor Ads….with broncolor

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Broncolor has just passed along this cool step-by-step documentation of the Scoro ad shoot. Urs Recher, well-known broncolor photographer and great person, would like to share his works with you, to give you ideas about how to do or how to use our broncolor lights. His large experience working with broncolor lights is known all over the world. At least three months a year, he is travelling around the globus giving seminars and workshops, assisting … Read More →

IQ260 Las Vegas Long Exposures

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While we were at WPPI in Las Vegas we had the opportunity to get our hands on the new IQ260 and fire off some long exposures overlooking the strip in Vegas. Due to Las Vegas being one of the brightest cities in the world our exposures time were limited and since WPPI is mainly a wedding/portrait convention we had no neutral density filters on hand to help us stop down. The IQ260 has a long … Read More →