Phase One

Phase One is a Danish company manufacturing high-end digital photography equipment and image processing software. Its main products are medium format camera systems and solutions based on it. Phase one is producing their own RAW processing and workflow software called Capture One. It is providing support for RAWs of many DSLRs and Phase One and Leaf digital backs. Currently, it is not supporting files from other medium format digital back manufacturers.

Phase one is organizing each year series of photography workshops designed for digital photographers interested in working with high-end and high-resolution medium format camera and are calling them PODAS workshops /Phase One Digital Artist Series/. PODAS are part of the Phase One educational provided to its users and each person attending these workshops is given a Phase One digital back plus a camera for the duration of the workshop.

On 18 February 2014 UK-based private equity firm Silverfleet Capital acquired a 60% majority stake of Phase One Company.

Contents

• 1 Products
  • 1 Cameras
  • 2 Lenses
    • 2.1 Phase One branded, produced by Mamiya
    • 2.2 Phase One branded, produced by Hartblei
    • 2.3 Schneider Kreuznach
  • 3 Digital backs
    3.1 IQ4 Series
    • 3.2 IQ3 Series
    • 3.3 IQ2 Series
    • 3.4 IQ1 Series
    • 3.5 P+ Series
    • 3.6 P Series
    • 3.7 H Series
    • 3.8 Scan Backs
  • 4 Repro camera solutions
  • 5 Imaging software
• 2 Product release in reverse chronological order

Products

Cameras

Phase One purchased a major stake in Japanese camera and lens manufacturer Mamiya in 2009, and since then the two companies develop products together.

• Phase One 645XF
• Phase One 645DF+
• Phase One 645DF (discontinued)
• Phase One 645AF (discontinued)
• Phase One iXA (aerial)
• Phase One iXR (reproduction)
• Phase One iXU (aerial, surveillance and UAV operations)

The Phase One XF, 645DF+ and 645DF are high-end 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 with leaf shutter lenses. Some features on the 645DF+ are:

• Accurate and fast autofocus even in low contrast scenes
• Custom focus fine-tuning adjustment
• Rechargeable Li-ion battery which providing ability of making up to 10000 photos
• Rugged design and  construction for professional 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.

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 which is made specifically for reproduction and iXA which is made specifically for aerial photography. Both uses the 645 lenses as the normal 645 cameras. The main difference on this camera is they have no viewfinder and very few mechanical moving parts.

In 2013, Phase One signed a collaborative distribution agreement with Digital Transitions (DT) to deliver advanced digitization solutions for cultural heritage preservation imaging projects worldwide (Repro camera solutions). This digitization equipment includes a multitude of reprographic equipment and camera stands, specialized stations for book copying, film scanning kits, and various accessories that are used for Phase One digital capture hardware and Capture One software.

In 2014, Phase One launched a medium format digital back with a CMOS/Active pixel sensor: The IQ250. All Phase One digital backs launched prior to the IQ250 have sensors based on the CCD (Charge-coupled device) technology.

Lenses

Phase One Cameras are compatible with the following lenses:

• Phase One Digital focal plane lenses
• Schneider Kreuznach leaf shutter lenses
• Mamiya 645 AF lenses
• Mamiya 645 manual lenses /Phase one XF is not compatible with Mamiya 80mm f1.9/
• Compatible with Hasselblad V and Pentacon 6 lenses (via special adapter)
  

  Manual Focus Mamiya Lenses Compatible with Phase One

• Mamiya  MF 24mm f/4 Fisheye
• Mamiya MF 35mm f/3.5
• Mamiya MF 45mm f/2.8
• Mamiya MF 50mm f/4 Shift Lens
• Mamiya MF 55-110mm  f/4.5
• Mamiya MF 80mm f/1.9 (not compatible with Phase one XF)
• Mamiya MF 80mm f/4 Macro
• Mamiya MF 105-210mm  f/4.5
• Mamiya MF 110mm f/2.8
• Mamiya MF 120mm f/4 Macro
• Mamiya MF 150mm  f/2.8
• Mamiya MF 150mm  f/3.5
• Mamiya MF 200mm  f/2.8
• Mamiya MF 200mm  f/2.8
• Mamiya MF 200mm  f/4
• Mamiya MF 300mm  f/2.8
• Mamiya MF 500mm  f/4.5
• TC 2x MF

Auto Focus Mamiya Lenses Compatible with Phase One

• Mamiya  AF 28mm f/4.5 Aspherical
• Mamiya AF 35mm f/3.5
• Mamiya AF 45mm f/2.8
• Mamiya AF 55-110mm  f/4.5
• Mamiya AF 75-150mm f/4.5
• Mamiya AF 80mm f/2.8
• Mamiya AF 105-210mm  f/4.5
• Mamiya AF 120mm f/4 Macro
• Mamiya AF 150mm f/2.8
• Mamiya AF 150mm  f/3.5
• Mamiya AF 200mm  f/4
• Mamiya AF 300mm  f/4.5

Phase One branded Lenses, produced by Mamiya

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

Phase One branded, produced by Hartblei

• Phase One MF 45mm f/3.5 T/S (Discontinued)

Schneider Kreuznach Lenses for Phase One

• Schneider Kreuznach LS 28mm f/4.5 Aspherical
• Schneider Kreuznach LS 35mm f/3.5 Aspherical
• Schneider Kreuznach LS 40-80mm f/4-5.6
• Schneider Kreuznach LS 45mm f/3.5
• Schneider Kreuznach LS 55mm f/2.8
• Schneider Kreuznach LS 80mm f/2.8
• Schneider Kreuznach LS 110mm f/2.8
• Schneider Kreuznach LS 120mm f/4 Macro
• Schneider Kreuznach MF 120mm f/5.6 T/S
• Schneider Kreuznach LS 150mm f/3.5
• Schneider Kreuznach LS 240mm f/4.5 IF
• Schneider Kreuznach LS 75-150mm f/4.0-5.6
• Schneider Kreuznach 2X Teleconverter

Schneider Kreuznach Blue Ring Lenses for Phase One

• Schneider Kreuznach LS 35mm f/3.5 Aspherical Blue Ring
• Schneider Kreuznach LS 40-80mm f/4-5.6 Blue Ring
• Schneider Kreuznach LS 45mm f/3.5 Blue Ring
• Schneider Kreuznach LS 55mm f/2.8 Blue Ring
• Schneider Kreuznach LS 80mm f/2.8 Blue Ring
• Schneider Kreuznach LS 110mm f/2.8 Blue Ring
• Schneider Kreuznach LS 120mm f/4 Macro Blue Ring
• Schneider Kreuznach MF 120mm f/5.6 T/S Blue Ring
• Schneider Kreuznach LS 150mm f/2.8 Blue Ring
• Schneider Kreuznach LS 150mm f/3.5 Blue Ring
• Schneider Kreuznach LS 240mm f/4.5 IF Blue Ring
• Schneider Kreuznach LS 75-150mm f/4.0-5.6 Blue Ring

Digital backs

IQ4 Series

Model	Sensor sizex	Sensor type	Resolution	Active pixels	ISO range	Dynamic range (Extended Mode / Normal)	Frames per Second LS/FP (IIQs FPS)	Lens conversion factor	Display	Storage	Host connection	Released
IQ4 150MP	53.4 × 40 mm	CMOS	151MP 16-bit	14204 × 10652	50–25600	15/14.5 f-stops	1.2 / 1.4 (2.5)	1	3.2-inch 1.5-megapixel Retina-type multi touchscreen	XQD and SD Card (CFExpress supported as of Firmware 8)	USB-C, Ethernet and WiFi	2018
IQ4 150MP Achromatic	53.4 × 40 mm	CMOS	151MP 16-bit	14204 × 10652	200–102400	15/14.5 f-stops	1.2 / 1.4 (2.5)	1	3.2-inch 1.5-megapixel Retina-type multi touchscreen	XQD and SD Card (CFExpress supported as of Firmware 8)	USB-C, Ethernet and WiFi	2018
IQ4 100MP Trichromatic	53.7 × 40.4 mm	CMOS	101MP 16-bit	11608 × 8708	35–12800	15 f-stops	0.7 / 1.4	1	3.2-inch 1.5-megapixel Retina-type multi touchscreen	XQD and SD Card (CFExpress supported as of Firmware 8)	USB-C, Ethernet and WiFi	2018

IQ3 Series

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
IQ3 100	53.7 x 40.4mm	101 MP	11608 x 8708	50–12800	15 f-stops	1.4 14 bit / (0.7 16bit)	1.0	3.2-inch 1230,000 pxTFT	CF	USB 3.0 Firewire800, 802.11n	2016
IQ3 80	53.7 x 40.4mm	80 MP	10328 x 7760	50–800 (200 – 3200)	13 f-stops	0.8 (1.1)	1.0	2015
IQ3 60	53.9 x 40.4	60 MP	8984 x 6732	50–800 (200 – 3200)	13 f-stops	0.9 (1.2)	1.0	2015
IQ3 50	44 x 33mm,	61 MP	8280 x 6208	100–6400	14 f-stops	1.8	1.25	2015

IQ2 Series

Model	Sensor Size	Sensor Type	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	CCD	80 MP (20 MP), 16 bit	10328 x 7760	35–800 (140 - 3200)	13 f-stops	0.7 / (0.9)	1	3.2-inch 1.5-megapixel Retina-type multi touchscreen	CF up to UDMA 6	IEE1394b Firewire800,USB3 / USB2and WiFi	2013
IQ260	53.9 x 40.4 mm	CCD	60.5 MP (15 MP), 16 bit	8984 x 6732	50–800 (200 - 3200)	13 f-stops	1.0 / (1.4)	1	3.2-inch 1.5-megapixel Retina-type multi touchscreen	CF up to UDMA 6	IEE1394b Firewire800,USB3 / USB2and WiFi	2013
IQ260 Achromatic	53.9 x 40.4 mm	CCD	60.5 MP(N/A), 16 bit	8984 x 6732	50–800 (200 - 3200)	13 f-stops	1.0 / (1.4)	1	3.2-inch 1.5-megapixel Retina-type multi touchscreen	CF up to UDMA 6	IEE1394b Firewire800,USB3 / USB2and WiFi	2013
IQ250	44.0 x 33.0 mm	CMOS	50.0 MP(N/A), 16 bit	8280 x 6208	100 - 6400	14 f-stops	1.2	1.3	3.2-inch 1.5-megapixel Retina-type multi touchscreen	CF up to UDMA 6	IEE1394b Firewire800,USB3 / USB2and WiFi	2014

IQ1 Series

The IQ series Phase One backs are including many innovations. It is the first camera to utilize a USB 3.0 interface. 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.

Model	Sensor Size	Sensor Type	Resolution (Sensor+ Mode)	Active Pixels	ISO range (Sensor+ Mode)	Dynamic range	Frames per Second (Sensor+ Mode)	Lens conversion factor	Display	Storage	Host Connection	Released
odel	Sensor Size	Sensor Type	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	CCD	80 MP (20 MP), 16 bit	10328 x 7760	35–800 (140 - 3200)	12.5 f-stops	0.7 / (0.9)	1	3.2-inch 1.5-megapixel Retina-type multi touchscreen	CF up to UDMA 6	IEE1394b Firewire800 andUSB3 / USB2	2011
IQ160	53.9 x 40.4 mm	CCD	60.5 MP (15 MP), 16 bit	8984 x 6732	50–800 (200 - 3200)	12.5 f-stops	1.0 / (1.4)	1	3.2-inch 1.5-megapixel Retina-type multi touchscreen	CF up to UDMA 6	IEE1394b Firewire800 andUSB3 / USB2	2011
IQ150	44.0 x 33.0 mm	CMOS	50.0 MP(N/A), 16 bit	8280 x 6208	100 - 6400	14 f-stops	1.2	1.3	3.2-inch 1.5-megapixel Retina-type multi touchscreen	CF up to UDMA 6	IEE1394b Firewire800 andUSB3 / USB2	2014
IQ140	43.9 x 32.9 mm,	CCD	40 MP (10 MP), 16 bit	7320 x 5484	50–800 (200 - 3200)	12 f-stops	1.2 / (1.8)	1.25	3.2-inch 1.5-megapixel Retina-type multi touchscreen	CF up to UDMA 6	IEE1394b Firewire800 andUSB3 / USB2	2011

The P+ series are very similar to the normal P-series digital backs but have higher capture frame rate, better response to long exposure photos, and add Live Preview during tethered use. Also, a new high-resolution LCD screen was implemented with better resolution and luminance.

Digital Backs P+ Series list

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-inch 230,000 pxTFT	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

Digital Backs P Series

The Phase One P-series digital backs are self sustained units 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-inch 116,000 pxTFT	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

Digital Backs H Series

The Phase One H-series digital backs are tethered units available for various camera mounts. Digital bacsk connects to computer via standard 6pin IEEE 1394. These series of digital backs were originally released as the “Lightphase”, a continuation of Phase One’s tradition of using the name “phase” in the name of their 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

Phase One Scan backs are fully tethered digital scan backs. They are using SCSI connection to connect to computer except for PowerPhase FX, which is using IEEE1394 “firewire”. Early models of Phase One scan backs CB6x StudioKit and FC70 PhotoPhase, have 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

Repro camera solutions

Phase One reprographic camera systems and specialized book scanners are purpose-built to provide preservation-level rapid capture of rare books, circulation materials, manuscripts, documents, photographic slides, photographic negatives and photographic glass-plates.

Phase One repro camera solutions include the following products:

• Phase One IXR Camera
• DT RCam Reprographic Camera
• DT RG3040 Reprographic System
• DT RGC180 Capture Cradle
• BC100 Book Capture System
• DT Film Scanning Kit

Imaging software

• Capture One v8
  • Capture One 8 PRO
  • Capture One 8 PRO (For Sony)
  • Capture One 8 DB
  • Capture One 8 Express (For Sony)
• 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
• Capture Pilot (available on the Apple App Store)
• 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
• Capture One v3.x(Discontinued)
  • Capture One PRO
  • Capture One DB
  • Capture One SE (Discontinued 2004)
  • Capture One LE
  • Capture One REBEL (Discontinued 2004)
• Lightphase Capture 2.x(Discontinued, changed name to “Capture One” from version 2.7)
• Portrait One (Discontinued)
  • Portrait One Executive
  • Portrait One Lite
  • Portrait One Sales

Product release of phaseone in reverse chronological order

• Phase One IQ100 – 2016
• Phase One XF Camera – 2015
• Phase One IQ380 – 2015
• Phase One IQ360 – 2015
• Phase One IQ350 – 2015
• Phase One IQ150 – 2014
• Phase One iXU – 2014
• Phase One IQ250 – 2014
• Phase One IQ280, IQ260, IQ260 Achomatic – 2013
• Phase One 645DF+ – 2012
• Phase One iXR, Phase One iXA – 2012
• Phase One IQ180, IQ160, IQ140 – 2011
• Phase One P40+ – 2009
• Phase One 645DF – 2009
• Phase OneP65+ – 2008
• Phase One 645AF – 2008
• Phase One P20+, P21+, P25+, P30+, and P45+ – 2007
• Phase One P21, P30, and P45 – 2005
• Phase One P20 and P25 – 2004
• Phase One H25 – 2003
• Phase One H101 (H10 11 MP, Hasselblad H1 design) – 2002
• Phase One H10 (11 MP) – 2002
• Phase One H5 and H10 6 MP (Re-branded Lightphase) – 2002
• Phase One PowerPhase FX+ – 2002
• Phase One H20 – 2001
• Phase One PowerPhase FX – 2000
• Phase One LightPhase (645 versions and BB03) – 1999
• Phase One LightPhase (BB02) – 1999
• Phase One LightPhase (BB01) – 1998/1999
• Phase One LightPhase (BB00) – 1998
• Phase One PowerPhase – 1997
• Phase One StudioKit – 1996
• Phase One PhotoPhase (+) – 1995/1996
• Phase One CB6x and FC70 – 1993

If you would like to find more and to see more of my photography work, please visit main part of my London Photographer website. For any queries please contact me. You can also find me on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.