Tech

Phase One has just given us access to the first service update for the DF+. The new firmware, titled 2.10, address the incompatibility of the Schneider 120mm TS Manual Focus lens. Currently the DF+ body will not recognize the 120mm lens and will produce a variety of errors not allowing you to shoot. 2.10 resolves this incompatibility and allows for normal shooting. If you are not using the 120mm TS then this update may be skipped … Read More →

UPDATED! With 28mm LS, 150mm LS, & 240mm LS added below.   We have just received the MTF chart information on the Schneider Leaf Shutter lenses for the Phase One DF+ and Mamiya DF+ camera systems. These lenses are compatible only with the Phase One DF/DF+ and Mamiya DF/DF+ camera systems. The MTF chart information so far covers the below lenses: Schneider 55mm f/2.8 Leaf Shutter Lens – Charts for … Read More →

This just in, the intimidatingly large Phase One Schneider 240mm LS f/4.5 has just arrived and is now available it both rental and for purchase. The 240mm is the longest telephoto lens made for Phase One, it’s focal length combined with near silent auto focusing makes it an ideal lens for Wildlife photography (or the occasional people watching). For comparison I have included weight of other similar popular lenses as well some side by side lens comparisons: … Read More →

Phase One this morning has just announced a new firmware update to the 645DF, 1.55. This will be the final planned firmware update for the 645DF that addresses many performance and stability issues, further firmware updates will be produced for the 645DF+ instead now. We will be testing this new firmware throughout the coming weeks and will report on any success or problems we run into. From Phase One: “Firmware version 1.55 … Read More →