With dedication to improving workflow and studio use, Feature Update #3 introduces the new XF V-Grip. Providing advanced ergonomics and additional control options, the XF V-Grip ensures simplicity as well as dynamic improvements to handheld workflow applications. With an emphasis on design, the XF V-Grip incorporates an Arca-Swiss compatible mounting point and L-Bracket solution. Whether using the XF V-Grip hand-held or on a tripod, the ease of use and added controls make this accessory a valuable asset to any professional photographer.
The V-Grip Air adds extra power to the Phase One 645DF+ camera. You can use AA-batteries or Phase One rechargeable batteries in the V-Grip Air prolonging the shooting time of the camera. It features a USB connection which makes firmware updates to the 645DF+ camera very easy.
The integrated L-bracket makes it possible to mount the camera in portrait orientation on a tripod, without changing the center of focus for the lens. The integrated flash trigger allows the photographer to work with all current Profoto Air flash equipment without the need for additional hardware. Adding a Profoto transceiver, the V-Grip Air allows photographers to trigger virtually all flash equipment available in the market.
- Vertical Handgrip
- Built-In Wireless Flash Triggering
- 8 Flash Channels
- Triggers Up to 984′ Away
- Arca-Swiss Compatible L-Bracket
- Additional Vertical Camera Controls
- Firmware Upgrades via USB 2.0 Connection
- Leather Hand Strap
The Phase One L-Bracket comes with a hand strap that is a hand made and of high quality leather. The strap ensures that the camera can be securely operated without fear of dropping the camera. It gives a good support when photographing handheld and also offers a relaxing hold on the hand while resting in-between shoots.
The L-Bracket features an Arca Swiss type quick release mounting on both Portrait and Landscape position. Whether the camera is mounted in vertical or horizontal position the lens center stays in exactly same position. The square Arca Swiss type shoe can be used with all Arca Swiss compatible quick release and screw-on clamps.
For compatibility with Really Right Stuff Phase One offers an optional accessory “Really Right Stuff compatibility kit”.
The Profoto Air Sync Tranceiver can be used with the Phase One V-Grip Air to trigger any third party flash system wirelessly.
The Profoto Air Tranceiver can be setup both as transmitter and as receiver unit. Setting it up as receiver unit makes it possible to trigger the 645DF+/DF camera from another unit that you hold in your hand – for this you will need an optional remote camera trigger cable.
If you don’t have access to the Phase One V-Grip Air you can install one transceiver unit in the camera flash shoe and one at the flash system.
The Phase One Auto Extension Rings supports all Phase One, Schneider Kreuznach and Mamiya lenses. The electronic contact set ensures auto aperture functionality on lenses which features this. When attached via an Auto Extension Ring, all lenses operate as manual focus, and are limited to manual focus and focal plane shutter use.
There is practically no light intensity degradation when using the extension rings, and there are no optical dispersion since no glass elements are added with the Auto Extension Rings.