There is new pricing on the IQ3 100
While the IQ4 150 announcement has produced a lot of excitement around not just the 150mp BSI sensor, but many new features, lost amongst this has been the dramatic price reduction of the IQ3 100 and IQ3 100 Trichromatic models.
I never thought I would consider the price of an IQ3 100 a bargain, but compared to the price of the new IQ4 150, it might be. Phase One IQ3 100 models can now be ordered starting at $21,990 (IQ1 100 starts at $19,990) for Certified Pre-Owned models ($24,990 for new). This is a huge price reduction and now puts IQ3 100 models in reach of many more photographers. Some are now trying to decide if it is worth moving up to the IQ4 100 or IQ4 150 from their IQ160 or IQ180 (as examples), or if they should just take advantage of the lower pricing of the IQ3 100. To help with this decision, we have yet another specification chart, but this time it compares all current Phase One digital back models that can be ordered new (IQ4 150 BSI, IQ4 100 Trichromatic, IQ3 100 Trichromatic, IQ3 100 Standard).
But which features resonate?
With the IQ4 150, you gain the BSI 151mp sensor with superior performance with shifted lenses on technical cameras. You also have faster capture rate, dual card slots, future proof tethering options, in camera enhancements with Capture One Inside, and Live View enhancements with focus peaking. But the IQ4 150 is virtually twice the price of an IQ3 100. So coming from a CCD-basd IQ model, an upgrade to an IQ3 100 is still a very substantial upgrade in terms of features, like expanded ISO latitude, expanded dynamic range, excellent live view capability, and more. And now, substantially more affordable.
Any questions on the specifications below can be answered/discussed in detail by contacting Capture Integration:
- Chris Snipes – chris@captureintegration,com
- Dave Gallagher – dave@captureintegration.com
- Steve Hendrix – steve@captureintegration.com
| MODEL | Phase One
IQ4 151 BSI | Phase One
IQ4 100 Trichro | Phase One
IQ3 100 Trichro | Phase One
IQ3 100 Standard |
| SPECIFICATIONS | | | | |
| Full- Frame 645 Sensor | Yes, 54mm x 40mm | Yes, 54mm x 40mm | Yes, 54mm x 40mm | Yes, 54mm x 40mm |
| Sensor Technology | BSI CMOS | Trichromatic CMOS | Trichromatic CMOS | CMOS Standard |
| Megapixel Count | 151MP | 101MP | 101MP | 101MP |
| Pixel Size | 3.8 Microns | 4.6 Microns | 4.6 Microns | 4.6 Microns |
| Lens Shift Latitude | Excellent | Good | Good | Good |
| Trichromatic Color | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Sensor-based Electronic Shutter | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Shutter Sync Speed | 0.6 sec (IIQL), 0.3 sec (IIQS) | 1.3 sec (IIQL), 0.6 sec (IIQS) | 1.3 sec (IIQL), 0.6 sec (IIQS) | 1.3 sec (IIQL), 0.6 sec (IIQS) |
| Infinity Platform | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Capture One Inside | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Capture Speed (16 bit) | 1.4 Captures per Second *Projected | 0.7 Captures per Second | 0.7 Captures per Second | 0.7 Captures per Second |
| Capture Speed (14 Bit) | 1.8 Captures per Second *Projected | 1.4 Captures per Second | 1.4 Captures per Second | 1.4 Captures per Second |
| Pinch to Zoom | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Live View Focus Peaking | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Shoot From Live View | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Back can be used as card reader | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Write to card & computer simultaneously | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Exposure Simulation | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Extended Clip Warning Tool | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Auto ISO + ISO Control | Yes *On XF Camera | Yes *On XF Camera | Yes *On XF Camera | Yes *On XF Camera |
| Exposure Zone Tool | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Calculator | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| STORAGE & INTERFACE OPTIONS | | | | |
| Wireless tethering to C1 | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Wireless use of Capture Pilot | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| USB-3 | No (Yes, with adapter) | No (Yes, with adapter) | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Firewire 800 | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Dual Card Storage | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| XQD | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| SD | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| CF Card | No | No | Yes | Yes |
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| CAMERA SYSTEM POWERING OPTIONS | | | | |
| Power over Ethernet | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Power Share between IQ and XF | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Full system power via XF Power Supply | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Status Indicators | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| WARRANTY & SERVICE OPTIONS | | | | |
| Warranty | 5 Year | 5 Year | 1 Year | 1 Year |
| 5 Year Uptime Guarantee | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Optional Extended Warranty | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Exclusive CI Certification & Inspection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CI Comprehensive After Purchase Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| PURCHASING & PLATFORM OPTIONS | | | | |
| Can Purchase New | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Available as Certified Pre-Owned | Not currently, *New Product shipping Q4 2018 | Not currently, *New Product shipping Q4 2018 | Yes | Yes |
| Available in Phase One XF/DF+/DF Interface | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Available in Hasselblad H Interface | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Mounts to Technical and View Cameras | Yes, *With Optional Adapter | Yes, *With Optional Adapter | Yes, *With Optional Adapter | Yes, *With Optional Adapter |
| Full Retail Credit for 80mm Kit Lens Swap | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Free lens choice upon purchase (without trade in) | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Available for purchase CPO (Certified Pre-Owned)
All the below Phase One digital back models are officially discontinued as new products. However, they can all be ordered as Certified Pre-Owned products with the same 1 year warranty as new, at reduced pricing.
- IQ140 (available Certified Pre-Owned)
- IQ150 (available Certified Pre-Owned)
- IQ160 (available Certified Pre-Owned)
- IQ180 (available Certified Pre-Owned)
- IQ250 (available Certified Pre-Owned)
- IQ260 (available Certified Pre-Owned)
- IQ280 (available Certified Pre-Owned)
- IQ350 (available Certified Pre-Owned)
- IQ360 (available Certified Pre-Owned)
- IQ380 (available Certified Pre-Owned)
- IQ1 100 (available Certified Pre-Owned)
Available for purchase as New)
- IQ3 100 Standard (also available as Certified Pre-Owned)
- IQ3 100 Trichromatic (also available as Certified Pre-Owned)
- IQ4 100 Trichromatic
- IQ4 150 BSI
