Phase One (company)

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Phase One A/S
Type Corporation
Industry Digital Imaging
Founded Denmark (1993)
Headquarters Copenhagen, Denmark
Key people Samir Léhaff, Founder
Henrik O. Håkonsson, CEO
Products Cameras, Digital backs, Lenses, RAW Processing Software, Photo management software, Camera control software
Employees 300
Subsidiaries Phase One U.S Inc.
Phase One Germany
Phase One China
Phase One Japan
Leaf Imaging
Mamiya Digital Imaging
Website phaseone.com
help.phaseone.com
industrial.phaseone.com
blog.phaseone.com
mamiyaleaf.com
Phase One on Facebook
Phase One on Twitter
Phase One on Google+
Phase One on YouTube

References: Company is an employee owned organization.

Phase One is a Danish company specializing in high-end digital photography equipment and software. It manufactures open platform based medium format camera systems and solutions. Their own RAW processing software, Capture One, supports many DSLRs besides their backs.

PODAS workshops (Phase One Digital Artist Series) is a series of worldwide photography workshops designed for digital photographers interested in working with medium format, high-resolution cameras. PODAS is a part of the Phase One educational division. Each attendee receives a Phase One digital camera system for the duration of the workshop.[1]

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Products [edit]

Cameras [edit]

In 2009, Phase One purchased a major stake in Mamiya and the two companies develop products together.

  • Phase One 645DF+
  • Phase One 645DF (discontinued)
  • Phase One 645AF (discontinued)
  • Phase One iXA (aerial)
  • Phase One iXR (reproduction)

The Phase One 645DF+ and 645DF cameras are medium format cameras which support both focal plane and leaf shutter lenses with shutter speeds ranging from 1/4000s to 60 minutes and flash synchronization up to 1/1600 sec.[2][3] Among the new features on the 645DF+ are:[4]

  • Fast and accurate auto focus especially in low contrast environments
  • Custom focus fine-tuning adjustment
  • Rechargeable Li-ion battery with up to 10,000 captures on one charge
  • Rugged construction for high volume production use

The Phase One V-Grip Air vertical grip is compatible with the 645DF+/645DF. The V-Grip Air supports a Profoto Air flash trigger for wireless flash synchronization.[5]

The 645DF+/645DF supports digital back interfaces including the IQ and P+ series digital backs as well as 3rd party digital backs from Hasselblad, Leaf and others.

In 2012, Phase One released two specialty cameras: iXR [6] which is made specifically for reproduction and iXA [7] which is made specifically for aerial photography. Both uses the 645 lenses as the normal 645 cameras. Main difference on this camera is they have no view finder and very few mechanical moving parts.

Lenses [edit]

The 645DF+ is compatible with the following lenses:

  • Phase One Digital focal plane lenses
  • Schneider Kreuznach leaf shutter lenses
  • Mamiya 645 AFD lenses
  • Compatible with Hasselblad V and Pentacon 6 (via multimount adaptor)[8]

Phase One branded, produced by Mamiya [edit]

  • AF 28mm f/4.5 Aspherical
  • AF 35mm f/3.5
  • AF 45mm f/2.8
  • AF 80mm f/2.8
  • MF 120mm f/4 Macro
  • AF 120mm f/4 Macro
  • AF 150mm f/2.8
  • AF 75-150mm f/4.5

Phase One branded, produced by Hartblei [edit]

  • MF 45mm f/3.5 T/S

Schneider Kreuznach [edit]

Schneider Kreuznach 80mm f/2.8
Schneider Kreuznach 80mm f/2.8 rear
  • LS 28mm f/4.5 Aspherical
  • LS 55mm f/2.8
  • LS 80mm f/2.8
  • LS 110mm f/2.8
  • MF 120mm f/5.6 T/S
  • LS 150mm f/3.5
  • LS 240mm f/4.5 IF
  • LS 75-150mm f/4.0-5.6

Digital backs [edit]

IQ2 Series [edit]

Model Sensor Size Resolution (Sensor+ Mode) Active Pixels ISO range (Sensor+ Mode) Dynamic range Frames per Second (Sensor+ Mode) Lens conversion factor Display Storage Host Connection Released
IQ280 53.7 x 40.4 mm 80 MP (20 MP), 16 bit 10328 x 7760 35–800 (140 - 3200) 13 f-stops 0.7 / (0.9) 1.0 3.2" 1.5 Megapixel Retina type multi touchscreen CF up to UDMA 6 IEE1394b Firewire800, USB3 / USB2 and WiFi 2013
IQ260 53.9 x 40.4 mm 60.5 MP (15 MP), 16 bit 8984 x 6732 50–800 (200 - 3200) 12.5 f-stops 1.0 / (1.4) 1.0 2013
IQ260 Achromatic 53.9 x 40.4 mm 60.5 MP (15 MP), 16 bit 8984 x 6732 50–800 (200 - 3200) 12.5 f-stops 1.0 / (1.4) 1.0 2013

IQ1 Series [edit]

An 80 MP photo taken with an IQ180 digital back (color-profile not handled correctly by some browsers).

The IQ series Phase One backs include many industry-first innovations. It is the first camera to utilize a USB 3 connection. At the time of the release, this is not very widespread but USB 3 is backward compatible with USB 2. Also, it is the first camera to include a high resolution multi-touch display, which is similar to the "Retina" screen used in the iPhone 4.[9]

Model Sensor Size Resolution (Sensor+ Mode) Active Pixels ISO range (Sensor+ Mode) Dynamic range Frames per Second (Sensor+ Mode) Lens conversion factor Display Storage Host Connection Released
IQ180 53.7 x 40.4 mm 80 MP (20 MP), 16 bit 10328 x 7760 35–800 (140 - 3200) 12.5 f-stops 0.7 / (0.9) 1.0 3.2" 1.5 Megapixel Retina type multi touchscreen CF up to UDMA 6 IEE1394b Firewire800 and USB3 / USB2 2011
IQ160 53.9 x 40.4 mm 60.5 MP (15 MP), 16 bit 8984 x 6732 50–800 (200 - 3200) 12.5 f-stops 1.0 / (1.4) 1.0 2011
IQ140 43.9 x 32.9 mm, 40 MP (10 MP), 16 bit 7320 x 5484 50–800 (200 - 3200) 12 f-stops 1.2 / (1.8) 1.25 2011

P+ Series [edit]

The P+ series are similar to the normal P series but have higher capture speeds, better response to long exposure times, and add Live Preview, which allows the user to focus and compose on a monitor while tethered. Also, a new high resolution LCD screen was implemented with better resolution and luminance.

Model Sensor Size Resolution (Sensor+ Mode) Active Pixels ISO range (Sensor+ Mode) Dynamic range Frames per Second (Sensor+ Mode) Lens conversion factor Display Storage Host Connection Released
P65+ 53.9 x 40.4mm 60.5 MP (15 MP), 16 bit 8984 x 6732 50–800 (200-3200) 12.5 f-stops 1.0 / (1.4) 1.0 2.2" 230,000px TFT CF IEE1394 Firewire 2008
P45+ 49.1 x 36.8mm, 39 MP, 16 bit 7216 x 5412 50–800 12 f-stops 0.67 1.15 2007
P40+ 43.9 x 32.9mm, 40 MP (10 MP), 16 bit 7320 x 5484 50–800 (200 - 3200) 12 f-stops 1.2 / (1.8) 1.25 2009
P30+ 44.2 x 33.1mm, 31.6 MP, 16 bit 6496 x 4872 100–1600 12 f-stops 0.8 1.25 2007
P25+ 48.9 x 36.7mm, 22 MP, 16 bit 5436 x 4080 50–800 12 f-stops 0.67 1.15 2007
P21+ 44.2 x 33.1mm, 18 MP, 16 bit 4904 x 3678 100–800 12 f-stops 1.25 1.25 2007
P20+ 36.9 x 36.9mm, 16 MP, 16 bit 4080 x 4080 50–800 12 f-stops 0.87 1.5 2007

P Series [edit]

The P-series are fully untethered backs available for many different camera mounts.

Model Sensor Size Resolution Active Pixels ISO range Dynamic range Frames per Second Lens conversion factor Display Storage Host Connection Released
P45 49.1 x 36.8mm, 39 MP, 16 bit 7216 x 5412 50–400 12 f-stops 0,58 1.15 2.2" 116,000px TFT CF IEE1394 Firewire 2005
P30 44.2 x 33.1mm, 31,6 MP, 16 bit 6496 x 4872 100–800 12 f-stops 0,67 1.25 2005
P25 48.9 x 36.7mm, 22 MP, 16 bit 5436 x 4080 50–800 12 f-stops 0,58 1.15 2004
P21 44.2 x 33.1mm, 18 MP, 16 bit 4904 x 3678 100–800 12 f-stops 1,0 1.25 2005
P20 36.9 x 36.9mm, 16 MP, 16 bit 4080 x 4080 50–800 12 f-stops 0,7 1.5 2004

H Series [edit]

The H-series are tethered backs available for many different camera mounts. Camera back connects through standard 6pin IEEE 1394. Originally this type of camera back was released as the "Lightphase", a continuation of Phase One's previous tradition of using the name "phase" in the name of the product. This changed with the release of the "H20", which was originally called "Lightphase H20" but the name was changed to "Phase One H20" for better brand recognition.

Model Sensor Size Resolution Active Pixels ISO range Dynamic range Frames per Second Lens conversion factor Display Storage Host Connection Released
H25 48.9 x 36.7mm, 22 MP, 16 bit 5436 x 4080 50–400 12 f-stops 0,5 1.15 N/A N/A IEE1394 Firewire 2003
H20 36.9 x 36.9mm, 16 MP, 16 bit 4080 x 4080 50–100 12 f-stops 0,33 1.5 2001
H101 / H10 36.9 x 24.6mm, 11 MP, 16 bit 3992 x 2656 50–400 1.65 2002
H5/H10 36 x 24mm 6 MP, 16 bit 3056 x 2032 50–100 1.65 2002
Lightphase 36 x 24mm 6 MP, 16 bit 3056 x 2032 50–100 1.65 1998

Scan Backs [edit]

The Scan backs are tethered digital scan backs. All use SCSI connection except for PowerPhase FX, which uses IEEE1394 "firewire". The very early models, which were known as the CB6x (StudioKit) and FC70 (PhotoPhase), were made in plastic and had external control unit that connected to a computer through NuBus.

Model Sensor Size Resolution ISO range Host Connection Released
PowerPhase FX/FX+ 12,600 steps x 10,500 pixels 132 MP, 14 bit 100–1600 IEE1394 Firewire 2000
PowerPhase 7,000 steps x 7,000 pixels 36 MP, 12 bit N/A SCSI 1997
PhotoPhase 7,200 steps x 5,000 pixels 36 MP, 10 bit N/A 1996
StudioKit 3,600 steps x 2,500 pixels 9 MP, 10 bit N/A 1996

Imaging software [edit]

  • Capture One v7
    • Capture One 7 PRO
    • Capture One 7 DB
    • Capture One 7 Express
  • Capture One v6 (Discontinued)
    • Capture One 6 PRO
    • Capture One 6 DB
    • Capture One 6 Express
  • Media Pro 1 (formerly known as Microsoft Expression Media and iView MediaPro)
  • Capture One v5 (Discontinued)
    • Capture One 5 PRO
    • Capture One 5 DB
    • Capture One 5
  • Capture One v4 (Discontinued)
    • Capture One 4 PRO
    • Capture One 4 DB
    • Capture One 4
  • Portrait One (Discontinued)
    • Portrait One Executive
    • Portrait One Lite
    • Portrait One Sales

Product release in chronological order [edit]

  • IQ280, IQ260, IQ260 Achomatic - 2013
  • Phase One 645DF+ - 2012
  • Phase One iXR, Phase One iXA - 2012
  • IQ180, IQ160, IQ140 - 2011
  • P40+ - 2009
  • Phase One 645DF - 2009
  • P65+ - 2008
  • Phase One 645AF - 2008
  • P20+, P21+, P25+, P30+, and P45+ - 2007
  • P21, P30, and P45 - 2005
  • P20 and P25 - 2004
  • H25 - 2003
  • H101 (H10 11 MP, Hasselblad H1 design) - 2002
  • H10 (11 MP) - 2002
  • H5 and H10 6 MP (Re-branded Lightphase) - 2002
  • PowerPhase FX+ - 2002
  • H20 - 2001
  • PowerPhase FX - 2000
  • LightPhase (645 versions and BB03) - 1999
  • LightPhase (BB02) - 1999
  • LightPhase (BB01) - 1998/1999
  • LightPhase (BB00) - 1998
  • PowerPhase - 1997
  • StudioKit - 1996
  • PhotoPhase (+) - 1995/1996
  • CB6x and FC70 - 1993

References [edit]

  1. ^ "PODAS at Phase One". Phaseone.com. Retrieved 2012-01-18. 
  2. ^ "Phase One 645DF+". specular.com.au. Retrieved 2013-01-07. 
  3. ^ "Phase One DF Medium Format Body". Captureintegration.com. Retrieved 2011-06-22. 
  4. ^ "Phase One 645DF+". specular.com.au. Retrieved 2013-01-07. 
  5. ^ "V-Grip Air". Phaseone.com. Retrieved 2011-06-22. 
  6. ^ "iXR". Phaseone.com. Retrieved 2012-05-25. 
  7. ^ "iXA". Phaseone.com. Retrieved 2012-05-25. 
  8. ^ "Phase One DF tech specs". Phaseone.com. Retrieved 2011-06-22. 
  9. ^ "80 Megapixels and The Beginning of a New Era in Medium Format". Luminous-landscape.com. Retrieved 2011-06-22. 
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