IQ Firmware 2.01 Released

Phase One just released firmware 2.01 for IQ series digital backs that solves an issue in 2.00 where a 645 DF camera could not use Mirror up with Schneider Kreuznach Leaf shutter lenses. Click here to download the new firmware.

Firmware 2.0 Issues with DF MUP

Update: Phase One has released v 2.01 IQ Firmware to fix this problem. Read More. We are investigating an issue with the Phase One IQ series, whereby the camera locks up and will not capture an image. The issue appears to only happen when using this combination: Phase One IQ back with 2.0 firmware Phase One DF body (confirmed with 1.21, 1.23, and 1.25 firmware) DF Body is in MUP mode … Read More →

Splash Screen for IQ Back

Firmware 2.0 for the Phase One IQ Enables the “Splash Screen” feature which allows you to brand the back with your logo. However, they have not yet posted instructions (we assume they will in the very near future). So for those of you early adopters that want to install and use this feature right away here is what you do. Format a CF card in the IQ back, then insert … Read More →

Phase One IQ Firmware Update

Update: We are investigating a serious issue with this firmware. Read More. Phase One released the IQ back earlier this year with a few of the promised features not yet completed. Most of these were added and improved upon with firmware 1.33 and 1.47. This firmware update 2.0 released today (December 14th, 2011) completes most of the remaining features on the original target list (the remaining two are noted at … Read More →

Media Pro 1.1 Released – Not Ready

Media Pro 1.1 was released about one month ago with many bug fixes and some performance enhancements. We’ve been testing this release for the previous month hoping we could make a recommendation for Media Pro. So far our position has been that it was a very good move for Phase One to acquire Media Pro from Microsoft, and that the future for Media Pro as a sister product to Capture … Read More →

Capture One 6.3.2 Released

A minor bug-fix update has been posted for Capture One. It fixes an issue caused by OSX 10.7.2 whereby brushes and mouse cursors would not display properly, leaving many users scratching their heads.We will be testing Capture One 6.3.2 in the coming week to let our users know about it’s stability and real-world performance. Download Capture One 6.3.2 Other bug-fixes / Improvements Fixed an issue causing MobileBackups to show up … Read More →

10.7.2 Breaks Brushes in C1 6.3.1

We have tested the latest version of OSX, released this week, 10.7.2. In Capture One 6.3.1 this update appears to have broken the brush tool used for spot/dust correction and local adjustment layers. These tools remain useable but the cursor no longer changes to an outline of the brush, and instead remains a standard cursor. For this reason we’d recommend most Capture One users not to update to 10.7.2 until … Read More →

New GUI for Mamiya Backs

Leaf Capture 11.5.2 has been released which includes updates for all Mamiya DM backs to the new Leaf GUI. This new Graphical User Interface allows LCC-in-the-field, hastens boot times, shows 100% views faster, and has an improved interface for use outdoors. You can download Leaf Capture 11.5.2. Or you can wait for a few weeks for the next release of Capture One which will very likely provide this firmware. If … Read More →

IQ Firmware 1.47

New firmware has been released for the Phase One IQ. It primarily serves to address an error on Mamiya mount backs that would result in the error “no db” on a Mamiya or Phase One body (typically the mirror on the body would also remain in the up position when the back was mounted rather than dropping into the shooting position). As always however there are some improvements to situation-specific … Read More →

Capture One 6.3.1 (for OSX 10.5.8)

Capture One 6.3.1 was released today to fix a few crashes/problems in OSX 10.5.8. It’s good to see Phase One continue to support this older version of OSX but Capture Integration is, in general, strongly recommend 10.5 users upgrade to 10.6 or 10.7 as support for 10.5 from all software vendors will drop off quickly now that 10.7 has been released. In case you find the cat names easier to … Read More →