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Phase One 645 User Guide

1. 9 0 Software Capture One 4 1 Digital Back Only is a part of the new Phase One camera platform For further information regarding functions of Capture One 4 1 please read the users guide for this the user guide is found under the menu help on win and on MAC 9 1 Getting started The user interface of Capture One 4 1 is very close to the original Capture One 4 you will find the well known tabs Library Quick Color Exposure Composition Details Adjustments Meta Process and Batch besides these we have added a new tab Capture this tab provides of course the possibility of making the Capture via the connected FireWire cable You can control certain parts of the camera settings such as ISO format and White Balance Read the software manual before using the software and do test shots before using the software for professional use 94 9 2 Importing from CF card Like using e g win explorer it is easy to browse to a disk containing RAW images on a local or network computer You can also choose to import directly from a memory card in a card reader Choose File gt Import images or select the import images button to begin the import process Immediately a large dialogue box appears showing a preview of files to be imported This dialogue box also provides a range of options form which to choose Inserting a memory card into a card reader will automatically bring up the import dialogue window The Import window offers a ran
2. T 3 Focus on the subject for metering exposure and press the AEL button on the rear of the grip Will appear on the viewfinder LCD indicating that the exposure value is locked 4 Slide the camera to recompose the shot and take the picture 44 Metered value difference indicator Keep pressing the AEL button and the difference between the metered exposure value and the exposure of the new composition will be displayed on the viewfinder LCD This function can be used to see if an object of very different brightness levels can be properly photographed If the difference between the set value and the metered value exceeds GEV the viewfinder LCD blinks u for underexposure and o for overexposure By turning the front or rear dial in the AE lock mode you can change the aperture and shutter speed value without changing the exposure value that is set when entered into AE lock mode In the P mode Program AE mode turning either the front or rear dial shifts the program to PH and PL When in Av Aperture priority AE or Tv Shutterpriority AE turning one of the dials changes both the aperture and shutter speed values 45 we gt o O y Aa Normal exposure ONE Underexposure Overexposure SSS anes US SS KA B A 2 232 ZA a lt lt A cot f ANANS Overexposure Underexposure 4 3 Auto Bracketing
3. the four buttons each has a shortcut assigned Play Menu ISO and WB Inside the menu system arrows will indicate the function of the four buttons the two buttons to the left are used to enter and exit the selected menus The two buttons to the right are used to go up and down in the menu system 62 Play Setup Configuration ISO 100 WB Auto iQ Raw L File Format iQ Raw amp From the home position pressing the Play button will bring up the image browser where you can go up and down with the right hand buttons to browse through images Pressing the Menu button will bring you to the menu system where you can scroll up and down in the menu system with the right hand buttons to select the menu options to set When the desired option is highlighted it can be selected by pressing the Enter button Exiting the menus is done with the Exit button Home shortcut Holding down the Exit button for a few seconds will always bring you to the home position or main screen immediately File format shortcut Holding down the Menu button while in Home position colors the word Menu in yellow and at the same time reveals a shortcut with the word File in the place where ISO was Pressing this button at the same time will bring up the File format Menu where you can select between IIQ Raw L and IIQ Raw S For more explanation on selecting in the menus please consult the
4. 1 45 1 40 sec When the exposure value step width has been set to 1 2 step C 24 Automatic sync speed setting This function is used to set the shutter soeed when using the flash unit made by Metz with the SCA3952 adapter in P program or Av mode 0 1 60 to 1 125 sec initial setting 1 Less than 1 125 sec metered value C 25 TTL flash compensation mode This function is used to set whether to link exposure compensation and flash compensation when using the flash unit made by Metz with the SCA3952 adapter 0 Not linked initial setting 1 Linked C 26 AF beam setting The AF auxiliary light fires automatically when the subject is too dark to perform AF but this function can be used to prevent the AF auxiliary light from firing O Fires initial setting 1 Does not fire 83 C 27 Flash sync timing When a moving subject has been shot using the flash a flash of light will appear ahead of the subject s movement under the initial setting This function makes it possible to change this so that the flash of light comes after the moving subject as illustrated 0 No front curtain synchronization initial setting 1 Yes rear curtain synchronization C 28 Copy custom function This function is used to group all the user symbol settings selected custom functions that have been set together with the other user symbols and copy them 0 No initial setting 1 Yes copied to user A 2 Yes copied to user
5. Custom2 or Custom3 When one of the options is selected the Make Custom WB will be blinking Now you are ready to capture the image that should be used for white balancing Place the viewfinder center circle on an area gray card or neutral white surface and capture the image You have now made the custom white balance and it has been set as the current capture white balance All subsequent captures will now have the new custom white balance applied 3 different custom white balances can be defined and used as shooting white balances Custom white balance from Capture One You can also choose to easily transfer a white balance from Capture One to the P back 1 Create a custom white balance inside Capture One 2 While tethered to the computer select WB from the lower right button on the P back 3 Select Custom1 Custom2 or Custom3 on the P back depending on where you want to store the new white balance 4 Finally Click the Set as capture white balance button inside capture One 71 Menu Play Setup Configuration Play Setup Backlight Delete Options Brightness Menu Capture Setup Configuration Backlight Off 5 sec 5 min Auto Preview Off 5 sec 1min Always On The P back will beep confirming that the custom white balance is now uploaded will be applied when the P back has been disconnected This technique is useful because you can b
6. One software automatically stitches these together with the built in stitch tool The design is simple and clever using a standard lens board mounted on the back of the adapter for specific large format systems Currently there are versions for Sinar Cambo Arca Swiss Linhof and Toyo systems Large format cameras that use a lens board for mounting the ground glass assembly can be custom adapted custom adaptation service not provided by Phase One All Phase One camera solutions from the P 21 to the P 45 can be used with the FlexAdapter and all backs can provide stitched images Capture One PRO provides stitch function to put the captures together in one large format file this is still used in architectural photography Please read the specific largeformat leaflets and consult your local dealer you will be amazed of the possibilities 96 10 2 Technical cameras The use of technical cameras is growing Images taken with a technical camera can have different look and feel compared to DSLR or medium format capture The look is achieved through unique focal lengths use of rise drop and shift movements available since photography began and a different optical point of view For many photographers quality cannot be compromised A technical Camera provides significantly more optical quality especially when combined with a Phase One back and Capture One software The optical path is straight and simple with no mirror systems to wor
7. Tripod Electronic shutter release contact Camera display error notification Lens maintenance Back Maintenance housing specification P series Technical specifications End User support Policy 1 0 Introduction 1 1 Open Platform Freedom of Choice Thank you for choosing the Phase One 645 Camera The Phase One 645 Camera provides you the most powerful digital camera solution whether you are working portable in the field or tethered in a studio When shooting portrait landscape fashion wedding product or architectural photography you will always find a solution from Phase One that fits your needs The camera system gives you the absolute best solution when it comes to image quality and workflow thanks to the ongoing research and development made by the Phase One through more than 20 years Phase One is committed to not only provide the best digital solution for the professional photographer but also to ensure the photographer freedom of choice regarding lenses bodies back software and accessories The Capture One raw workflow software for Mac OS X and Windows is the new generation 4 software with tethered shooting as your option The P Series of backs are legendary in the photographic business used by world class photographers for years The system comes ina suitcase and is ready to be used right out of the box We sincerely hope you will enjoy working with this new and innovative camera platform 1 2 warr
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9. 100 Display the focus area in the viewfinder screen Activates automatically under low light low contrast 9m Automatic switching to flash unit s built in assist beam if Metz flash unit is attached By pressing the shutter release button halfway down in the AF S mode or by pressing the AFL button Aperture priority AE shutter priority AE programmed AE PH PL setting possible and manual TTL metering center weighted average AV spot S and variable ratio A S auto Shutter increments Both the shutter speed and the aperture level can be set to 1 3 or speed and aperture Metering Range Exp comp Film speed AE lock Shutter Shutter speed 1 2 using the electronic dial lock function EV 2 to EV 19 with ISO100 film f 2 8 lens 3 EV 1 3 step Expandable to 5 EV ISO 25 to 6400 With AEL button canceled by pressing the button again or shutter release Electronically controlled vertical metal focal plane shutter vertical travel AE 30 to 1 4000 sec 1 8 step manual 30 to 1 4000 sec 1 2 or 1 3 steps X B Bulb electronically controlled shutter curtain protection mechanism open when magazine is removed automatically closed when magazine is attached ONE Auto bracket shot Flash Synchro Flash control Multiple Exposure Mirror up shot LCD displays Data Imprinting Sync terminal Cable release Remote terminal Self Timer Depth of field conf Custom s
10. 3 5 N 142 Mamiya 645 Biometar 80mm Mamiya 45 1 2 Mamiya 645 Biometer 120mm Mamiya 210 N 1 2 Mamiya 645 Sonnar 180mm Mamiya 80 f 1 9 1 2 Mamiya 645 Mamiya 59 1 2 Mamiya 645 KETE Mamiya 80f 2 8N 1 2 Mamiya 645 Limitationcodes 1 Stopped down metering not possible 2 Discontinued 3 Leaf shutter disables only aperture priority Hartblei MC TS PC 45 f 3 5 mamiya Pentacon six super rotator tilt shift Hartblei MC Hartblei 2x converter pentacon six ONE 88 8 4 Lens Cast What is Lens Cast Lens cast may occur if using the camera back with wide angle lenses e g Horseman Digiflex Il Hasselblad Flexbody or Hasselblad 9O5SWC or on other large format cameras with different tilt or swing settings On a medium format camera lens cast is very rare if using fixed lenses from 60 mm to 120 mm Why does lens cast occur Lens cast occurs as a result of the angle at which the CCD is exposed to light If the CCD is exposed to light coming from a very sharp angle e g wide angle or extreme degrees of tilting you may experience lens cast What does it look like Depending on the light conditions and photographic setup lens cast can appear differently on some lens back combinations there will appear to be a transition from green ish to magenta ish but blue red all colors can appear if you want to test your lens for color cast take a photo of a grey wall or cardboard And check this image for colors How to get rid of Lens Cast If worki
11. B 3 Yes copied to user C C 29 Custom function reset This function is used to group all the user function settings selected from C 01 to C 27 together and initialize them to the default settings 0 No initial setting 1 Yes C 30 Shutter release without film This function is used to set whether the shutter is to be tripped even when the film has not been loaded 0 No initial setting 1 Yes C 31 Auto film loading setting This function is used to set whether to feed the film to the first frame by halfpressing the shutter button or by closing the rear cover when the film has been loaded The film can be fed to the first frame by halfpressing the shutter button even when the rear cover close has been established as the setting 0 By half pressing the shutter button initial setting ONE 1 By closing the rear cover When the camera is in sleep mode the film will not start moving even when the rear cover is closed Half press the shutter button C 32 Multiple exposure mode This function is used to select whether during multiple exposure shooting the multiple exposures are to be taken by pressing the shutter button until the multiple exposure button is pressed after the number of multiple exposures has been set initial setting When the number of multiple exposures is set the film is wound up by one frame after the completion of the number of multiple exposures 0 Until the multiple exposure button is press
12. LCD in the Manual M mode press the AEL button for approx 1 second and the camera will automatically adjust the shutter speed to achieve the correct exposure based on the set aperture value While the difference B between the set value A and the metered value is displayed on the viewfinder LCD press the AEL button C for approximately one second The camera changes the shutter speed to an appropriate level X Mode X Select this mode when you use a flash The shutter speed will be fixed at 1 125 second for synchronization 38 3 8 Flash photography Phase One 645 AF is equipped with a horizontal local plane metal shutter this makes it unnecessary for the user to acquire lenses equipped with central shutters though it still is possible to use these lenses optically The focal plane shutter provides higher shutter speeds compared to central shutter lenses which allow you to freeze a fast moving target by using very high shutter speeds When using a focal plane shutter it is not possible to achieve flash synchronization faster than 1 125sec as the 2 shutter blades at e g 1 500 are moving parallel creating a small slit allowing a small fraction of the light to enter the sensor area of the digital back This shutter method allows for shutter speeds of up to 1 4000 sec A central shutter will make it possible to achieve slightly higher shutter and flash sync speeds but central shutters but will not be able to
13. The brightness of an area equivalent to 7 6 at screen center is measured and the exposure is determined The circle at screen center serves as a general guideline This mode is suited to measuring subjects with strong contrasts or measuring only screen portions 3 3 Measuring light Exposure Metering 1 Exposure mode mark is displayed when the exposure mode button A is pressed Since three different exposure modes are displayed sequentially when either the front or rear dial is turned select an appropriate exposure mode 2 Press the SET button or exposure metering mode button A to enter the setting Exposure Warnings With an inappropriate exposure setting when shooting subjects that are too light or dark the user is warned by the flashing external LCD or the LCD inside the viewfinder At such times the correct exposure cannot be obtained Warnings that the exposure is outside the metering range e Program AE P The shutter speed and f number blink e Aperture priority AE Av The shutter speed blinks e Shutter priority AE Tv The f number blinks e Manual mode M The exposure metering value difference is displayed 25 Exposure compensation In some situations such as a great difference between the subject and background brightness or overall subject tones that will not meter correctly because they are all black or white the resulting photograph may be under or overexposed When this occurs use the e
14. battery power Using the four menu buttons you can setup the preferences for all these operational features Consult the Capture One 4 manual for detailed intro to the software 55 6 0 The Back The back is a highly developed piece of electronic The Phase One backs are created to provide a natural and easy workflow without creating unnecessary complicated functions or menubrowsing You can see the menuflowchart here and read more on the menuoptions in this chapter MENU FLOW CHART ISO 100 WE Auto 1G Raw L Shortcuts 6 1 CF card usage When working with CF cards card readers and digital cameras it is very important to follow a few rules to avoid loss of data Phase One recommends that you test drive all new Compact Flash cards including the one enclosed By doing an initial test to verify that the capture files are stored properly on the card and can be accessed on a computer you will avoid unpleasant surprises on location or when you return from a job Compact Flash cards are manufactured by other suppliers and Phase One cannot guarantee that the cards are not defective Inserting and ejecting cards on the P back The compact flash card or microdrive is inserted in the hidden slot located under the cover on the left hand side of the P back Insert the card with the brand label facing the display end of the digital back as shown in the image When the card is inserted no parts are sticking out t
15. feature with all TTL operable Metz flash units Type of flash SCA3952 Module SCA3000C a Metz SCA 3952 Module is required Please see the chart below for _Adavter POr Oar compatibility and or additional adapters that may be necessary The resulting flash exposure automation determines correct flash aeia aa fo lt exposure and automatically adjusts the output of the flash It also Metz 60 CT 4 Handle mount x x automatically corrects for exposure compensation normally required Metz 70 Mz 5 amp 4 Handle mount x when using filters close up bellows or extension tubes However as with all TTL systems it requires manual compensation for differences in film surface reflection characteristics The amount of compensation is determined by experimentation and is performed on the Mamiya Film Magazine ISO setting 1 Mount the SCA3952 adapter onto the Metz flash insert fully into the camera s hot shoe and then tighten with the locking Knob 2 Set the exposure mode and then check the shutter speed and aperture 40 Example 1 When the size of the subject you want to light with the flash is Shutter speed ite Mery 20 an Rae Pict Program AE Automatically set by Automatically set by camera to 1 60 sec camera 2 When the background behind the subject is extremely bright or when iori when the metered there is a strongly reflective object in the background Av Aperture priority AE ehuitenensed a1 0 Any aperture Oly J
16. flash power switch 2 When the flash charge confirmation lamp lights press the set button A in Theis displayed on the main LCD panel 3 Turn the front or rear dial to select the flash compensation value External LCD Panel normal display 4 When the shutter button is half pressed the display appears on the external LCD and s appears on the LCD inside the viewfinder with a compensation or amp appears with a compensation Viewfinder LCD readouts If the flash charge mark is not displayed the flash compensation button A can not be used Keep pressing the set button to activate the flash compensation mode You can check the exposure compensation value If you turn the shutter release mode selector lever to the L power OFF position the compensation value will be canceled Exposure compensation and flash compensation can be linked Custom settings C 25 42 Bae P a Mola Exposure mode Exposure compensation display O N aapa ELE Ko The set value is displayed The difference between the Manual Mode metered value and the set Exposure value is displayed Sync Mode Not displayed 4 0 Advanced functions 4 1 Exposure Compensation In some situations such as a great difference between the subject and background brightness or overall subject tones that will not meter correctly because they are all black or white the resulting photograph may be under or
17. focus mode selector lever of the camera body is set at S or C you can change focus modes between automatic and manual with the selector of the lens To use the auto focus function both the camera body and the lens have to be set in the auto focus mode When either the camera body or the lens is set in the manual focus mode auto focus does not function See the instruction manual for each lens for the way to switch focus modes on the lens 30 a ASHE Bas a turn focus ring counter clockwise Manual focusing using the focus mark Focus confirmation method With this camera the focus mark lights in the viewfinder s LCD when the picture is in focus With the shutter release button half pressed turn the lens focusing ring to focus on the subject When the subject is in focus the focus mark lights in the viewfinder s LCD If is lit in the viewfinder s LCD the camera is focused on a point behind the object If is lit the camera is focused on a point in front of the object Use the focus mark when taking photos in manual focus mode or using the M645 manual lens If you adjust focus using the focus mark with an M645 lens make sure to open the aperture You can use this function with a lens of f 5 6 aperture or higher You can set the camera so that only the focus mark is displayed Custom settings C 18 When Auto Focus is Failed The auto focus function requires contrast
18. is a choice between AF locking by pressing the AFL button and performing the AF operation for AF locking and AE locking 0 Yes AF lock only initial setting 1 Yes AF operation AE lock C 20 M mode one push setting This function is used to set whether one push shift operation in manual mode is to be based on the shutter speed or f number 0 Shutter speed shift initial setting 1 F number shift C 21 Bulb exposure time setting This function enables bulb shooting by setting the bulb shooting time from 1 to 60 minutes provided that the battery charge lasts It can be used to decide on the bulb shooting time from 1 to 60 minutes C 22 Bulb shutter release setting This function is used to set how to operate the shutter button for bulb shooting At the O setting the shutter is opened and closed while the shutter button is held down at the 1 setting it is opened and closed each time the shutter button is pressed 0 While shutter button is pressed initial setting 1 Each time shutter button is pressed C 23 Shutter speed in X mode This function is used to set the shutter speed in X synchronizing mode The initial setting is 1 125 sec The kind of large flash unit for use in studios has a long firing time and so it may not synchronize at a high shutter speed setting Take one or more test shots and set the synchronization speed 0 1 125 sec initial setting 1 1 90 sec 1 80 sec 2 1 60 sec 3
19. lf the P back is not tethered to a computer you will get an error message that the card slot in the P back is empty The P back can also be forced to shoot to either Compact Flash or IEEE 1394 FireWire by selecting the options inside Storage Power Source Power source only has two options Autodetect or Battery In Autodetect the P back will detect if an IEEE 1394 FireWire connection is supplying power and automatically shut of the battery power lf Power Source is set to Battery the power source is forced to come from the battery and the digital back will not consume power from the FireWire connection This is especially useful to avoid draining the battery in a MacBook or PowerBook 14 Configuration storage Power Source Disk Checking Power Save Configuration Storage Power Source Format Disk Power Save Configuration storage Power Source Format Disk Disk Checking Format Disk Format Disk Disk Checking Power Save Backlight Format disk Selecting Format disk will erase the CF card in the P back The CF card will be formatted as FAT 32 Please see CF card section for troubleshooting if your card is not recognized Disk Checking Disk Checking is done per default on every card inserted to the P back If for some reason this check is not wanted the feature can be turned off in this menu Phase One recommends leaving diskchecking turned on to maximiz
20. on off External power socket Battery case lock lever Multiconctor external back control Battery case Tripod socket Remote camera control 14 iit ii 2 5 Attach and remove lens 1 Remove the front body cap just like you would remove a lens by pushing the lens release button backward and then turn the front body cap or the lens itself counter clockwise and lift out 2 Align the white alignment dot of the lens A on the shiny flange with the camera s white dot B fit the lens into the camera and rotate it clockwise until it clicks into place To remove the front lens cap squeeze the shiny sections together and lift out To remove rear lens cap turn it counterclockwise Removing While sliding the lens release button back rotate the lens counter clockwise until it stops and lift it off After removing the lens from the camera body protect both ends by attaching the caps Oil dust fingerprints or water on the electronic contacts could result in malfunction or corrosion Wipe such impurities off with a clean piece of cloth Do not touch the distance ring or other rotating parts when attaching the lens When installing a lens do not press the lens release button 15 2 6 Attaching the back The P back is fully integrated with the camera body and Is a part of the whole camera system When no cassette is attached to the Phase One 645AF camera house the mirror is up and the s
21. on subject Auto focusing may fail to achieve focus with certain subjects described below In such cases either switch to the manual focus mode and focus manually or focus an object at the same distance as the object you want to photograph lock the focus using the focus lock mechanism then take a picture e Low contrast subject blue skies white walls and other objects e Two or more objects overlapping at different distances within the focus frame animals in cages etc e Subjects with continuous repeated patterns building exteriors blinds etc e Extremely backlit reflective subjects car bodies water surfaces etc e Or when the subject is far smaller than the focus frame 31 PHASEONE 3 5 Using focus lock and infrared focusing Using the Focus Lock Function If the object that you want to focus on is not in the focus frame the camera focuses on the background at the center In such cases use the focus lock function to lock the focus before releasing the shutter 1 Set the focus mode selector lever to S or C Put the subject in the focus frame and halfpress the shutter release button 2 Lock the focus When the focus mark in the viewfinder LCD is lit press the AF lock button on the front of the camera to lock the focus 3 Adjust the composition With the shutter release button half pressed slide the camera to achieve the desired composition and release the shutter When the focus mode is s
22. overexposed When this occurs use the exposure compensation function Exposure compensation can also be used when you want to intentionally create overexposed or underexposed pictures Please keep in mind you can do quite a lot of work using the High Dynamic Range Tool in Capture One 4 With the exposure compensation dial 1 When exposure compensation button A is pressed Bappears on the external LCD When the front or rear dial is turned counter clockwise the exposure is increased conversely when it is turned clockwise it is decreased The exposure compensation value can be checked on the external LCD or LCD inside the viewfinder 2 After taking the pictures press exposure compensation button A again to return the exposure compensation value to 0 The exposure compensation value mark on the external LCD is cleared and the exposure compensation function is released 43 PHASEONE 4 2 AE Lock Shooting with the AE lock function is useful in cases where the subject to be brought into focus differs from the subject whose exposure is to be measured or when measuring the exposure of a particular part to be brought into focus using spot exposure metering mode while that part is on the shooting screen The AEL button will lock the Auto exposure value as the photo is being recomposed 1 Turn the shutter release mode selector lever to S or C 2 Turn the exposure mode setting dial and select any of P Av or
23. the P Back Phase One P3204 The About option in the Setup Menu displays technical information SJN cMoo0035 about the hardware and embedded software Firmware in the camera Count 7929 This is especially Firmware 5 useful if Support is needed or if you want to check if Phase One is FPGA 1 2 offering a newer firmware for your camera CPLD 2 2 PAVR 1 0 l UAVR 0 07 Firmware might be made available in the download section at www phaseone com SIN 020 he Before contacting your dealer or Phase One Support please make sure to have access to the About box or write down the entire contents of Card info the About box Firmware HDX 4 03 PIO Mode 6 UDMA 78 PHASEONE 7 0 Custom function The functions of Phase One 645 AF is predetermined to work in one way but you can personalize your camera platform to work the way you prefer No matter what you do in changes of the platforms workingspace you can always return to default read more on this in chapter 7 2 types of custom functions 7 1 Setting custom functions The custom functions allow you to change the method for using or accessing the camera functions as you like Take photographs the way you are most comfortable with The custom functions can store separate settings for 3 users You can preset the functions for indoor outdoor or portrait photographs and for other conditions When at C 00 chose 1 A 2 B o
24. the shutter focus mode release button is half pressed The shutter can be released regardless of whether or not the focus mark is lit Manual focus Focus manually mode 3 2 Easy Photography 1 Set the shutter release mode selector lever to S single frame advance mode There are two shutter release modes S singleframe advance mode and C continuous advance mode When set to L the power is turned off 2 Set the focus mode selector lever to S single focus mode There are three focus modes S single focus mode C continuous focus mode and M manual focus mode 3 Set the exposure mode selector dial to P program auto exposure There are four exposure modes P program AE Av aperture priority AE Tv Shutter priority AE M manual mode 23 P Program AE The aperture and shutter speed are determined automatically according to the shooting conditions This mode is best suited for general photography since it allows you to concentrate on the shooting You can change the shutter speed and aperture by turning the front and rear dials while the P Program AE mode is selected Av Aperture priority AE Set the desired aperture and the camera selects the correct shutter speed Use this mode to control depth of field Tv Shutter priority AE Set the desired shutter speed and the camera selects the correct apert
25. with a lens brush If there are fingerprints or dirt on the lens surface wipe them off with a piece of clean soft gauze Using solvents could discolor the diopter correction lens frame 1 Remove the lens supplied with the finder by pulling it downward 2 Push the replacement diopter correction lens upward into the viewfinder s eyepiece frame until it clicks into place Diopter not matching Diopter matching 2 11 Adjusting the Strap Put the neck strap through the mounts and secure it to the buckle S as illustrated iss Ain i After attaching the strap pull it and make sure it does not loosen at the buckle 19 Configuration Disk Checking Power Save Ready Beep Restore Def j Lif 2007 O6 27 2 12 Eyepiece shutter Close the eyepiece shutter when there is a strong light source behind the camera or when pressing the shutter release button without looking through the viewfinder This prevents exposure error due to light entering from the viewfinder Turn the eyepiece shutter lever in the direction of the arrow 2 13 Setting date and time Date and time is set and controlled through the digital back Default date and time is GMT 1 If the digital back has been without power for a longer period of time it will automatically ask you to setup time and date when it is powered up In the Time amp Date menu you can set the time and date using the four buttons on the P back Left si
26. your card is not recognized in the P back it is possibly due to a wrong file system formatting on the card Mac HFS UNIX or NTFS file systems are not supported by the P back and cards with these file systems will not be recognized The card will have to be formatted in either FAT 16 or FAT 32 using a computer Mac OS X or Windows 60 Format Disk Format Disk Configuration Storage Power Source Disk Checking Power Save Recommended formatting is by using the back Selecting Format disk will erase the CF card in the P back The CF card will be formatted as FAI 32 Formatting on a Mac OS X computer On Mac OS X the formatting cannot be done directly in the finder but is easily done inside the Disk Utility located in the Applications gt Utilities folder Open the Disk utility and select the Disk not just the partition but the entire disk Select the Erase panel as shown on next page and select MS DOS File System Give the disk a name and click on Erase to erase and format the entire disk for use with the P back Choose Options in the formatting dialog to specify a complete and thorough formatting of the media Formatting on a Windows computer Insert the CF card in the card reader and select the drive when it mounts in My computer or in the Explorer Right click on the drive and select Format from the pop up menu Select FAT32 or FAT16 from the File System pop up Give t
27. 2 100 1600 The fast and flexible high end OSLA alternative with high dynamic range brilliant ISO 500 and unlirnited burst capture Very useful in large and wide angle photography and well suited for harsh environments 1d 9x9 18 4904 x 3678 100 800 110 000 sec up to one hour with XPose technology The square format all round studio portrait shooter with an attractive price tag Optimized for 6x6 Camera Systems as well as large forrat photography 16 4080 x 4080 50 800 Composition and focus mode 1 5 3 frames sec good color reproduction large scalable focus window for long distance viewing OptiColoert and Oynamic technologies pat pend for improved Image quality 1 5 4000 1 25 2000 6 8 5000 Unlimited untether ed with Sandisk Extreme IV CF card and t t red to fast PC or Mac 640 Me high speed RAM tor much longer untethered bursts with slow CF cards 2 2 QVGA TFT with 230 000 pixels high brightness and contrast both indoor and outdoor very fine details www phaseone com All specifications are subject to change without notice 11 9 End User support Policy Please check www phaseone com for updated support policy By purchase of a Phase One product we guarantee you World Class Support and Service World Wide Dealer Network At Phase One we think globally but act locally Phase One s products are sold through a world wide network of dedicated and competent local par
28. CC in combination with large format capture and image stitching you must capture one calibration file per image and make sure that you match the calibration file to the right image prior to stitching 1 Start by capturing the two calibration files and the two image files 2 Save the right side calibration file by clicking the Save LCC 3 Name the calibration file i e CarsRight 4 Save the left side calibration file the same way 5 Select the right side image and apply the right side calibration file Select the left side image and apply the left side calibration file 6 A simple way to gray calibrate is to select all images in the thumbnail window Click on the left side center of the right side calibration file and apply that gray balance to all images by clicking the Apply to all selected remember to only select apply gray balance in the dialog 90 8 7 4 simple steps to calibrate on fixed lenses PC 1 Hold the calibration plate in front of the fixed lens as close as possible and capture In order to ensure correct exposure you may have to open up a few f stops or in a very dark setup put on more light directly onto the plate 2 In the Capture One software you select the calibration image and click on the Generate button the LCC tool is located under the white balance tab 3 Give the calibration file a name that corresponds to the lens in use or the set up e g 45mmDaylight 4 Select t
29. Menu mode section later in this manual 63 7 ISO ISO 100 WEB Auto iQ Raw L ISO 100 WB c0 il Raw L ISO 100 WB cO llO Raw L m ISO 100 WB c0 llO Raw L a7 ISO ISO 100 WB Auto lQ Raw L Ta ALAT i ISO ISO 100 WB Auto iQ Raw L Battery and Power Indicator The below screen dumps illustrates the battery and power mode indicators This is the initial view that meets the user when switching on the P back not connected to a computer When a FireWire cable is inserted and the P Back draws the power from FireWire this is shown with an icon in the bottom of the main menu When Capture One is started on the computer this is indicated with a FireWire Icon in place of the cable icon When the P back is forced to get power from the battery this is indicated with an additional battery icon Force battery power is invoked from the Configuration gt Power Source menu Button Lock shortcut Holding down the Play button while in Home position colors the word Play in yellow and at the same time reveals a shortcut with the word Lock in the place where WB was Pressing this button twice when holding down the Play will lock operation of the four menu buttons This is useful to avoid unintended button operation while carrying around the camera To Unlock the buttons hold down the Play button again and tab the Lock button twice again When the b
30. Program AE The aperture and shutter speed are determined automatically for the optimum exposure according to the existing ambient light This mode is best suited for general photography allowing the user freedom to concentrate on the subject SA A A A A Ca A A A g G US B A A Z A K asr f ANNANS Hold down the program button and turn the exposure mode setting dial to P program AE position Program Shift PH PL You can change the shutter speed and aperture value by turning the front and rear dials in the P Program AE mode In order to avoid blurred images due to shaking while releasing the shutter or to open the aperture change to PH high speed For slower shutter speeds and wider depth of field change to PL low speed This function allows you to make these changes quickly Phase One 645program shift chart i50100 AF80mm F2 8 D 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 EV Normal teases Program shift area BKB wn amp o N WwW BR u 30 15 8 4 2 1 1 2 1 4 1 8 1 15 1 60 1 250 1 1000 1 4000 Shutter speed 1 30 1 125 1 500 1 2000 35 SS Aperture Priority AE Av Set the desired aperture and the camera selects the optimum shutter speed accordingly Use the Av mode to maintain specific control over depth of field i e taking portraits or landscap
31. THE MANUAL PHAS EON E User Guide Phase One Camera On rights 2008 Phase One AVS All rights reserved Made in Denmark Ver 1 0 Learn more about Capture One 4 on www phaseone com 4 Learn more about Phase One 645 AF on www phaseone com camera On liability The information in this user guide is provided as is Under no circumstances including negligence shall Phase One be liable for any incidental special direct indirect or consequential damages arising out of or relating to use of the information provided in this guide with or without the software described in the guide Trademarks amp acknowledgements Capture One and Phase One are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Phase One A S in the European Union a and or other countries 4 All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners ONE N Contents 1 0 Introduction 1 1 Open Platform Freedom of Choice 1 2 warranty 1 3 Recommended hardware 1 4 Installing and Activation of software 1 5 Deactivation of Capture One 4 1 6 Screen calibration The Body the system Unpacking the system Batteries for camera Batteries for the back The parts of the camera system Attach and remove lens Attaching the back The display The buttons LED lights Setting diopter Adjusting the Strap Eyepiece shutter Setting date and time NNNNNNNNNNNNNN mSereree WO CN OUR WYN EF UNEO Basic functions Setting ISO Easy Photography Me
32. With auto exposure bracketing you can capture different exposure variations automatically for three or two successive frames when it is difficult to determine an exposure compensation value The number of frames to be taken the bracketed shooting sequence bracketing margin and other settings can be selected as desired for shooting in auto bracketing mode 1 Turn the shutter release mode selector lever to the S or C position When set at the S position you can shoot one frame with each press of the shutter release button In the C mode the camera takes three or two frames successively with one press of the shutter release button 2 Keep pressing the auto bracketing button for approximately one second the auto bracketing mark will blink on the top LCD panel Turn the rear dial before this indicator goes out and change OF on the display to On 3 While the auto bracketing mark is blinking turn the front dial to change number of frames 8 or 2 sequence of the shots in 2 shot mode shown above and increment 1 3 1 2 2 3 or 1 stop 4 Press the shutter release button When the shutter button is pressed in auto bracketing mode the shooting sequence and auto bracketing mark blink on the LCD inside the viewfinder Furthermore the auto bracketing mark blinks the bracket step width is displayed and the shooting sequence can be checked on the external LCD 5 After taking pictures press au
33. achieve high shutter speed 1 To use a grip type flashgun or a strobe with other electric contacts than X contact connect the sync cord to the camera s sync terminal See note below about flashes designed exclusively for other camera makes 2 While pressing the unlock button turn the exposure mode setting dial and set it to X 1 125 sec or M manual When M manual is selected turn the front dial and set the shutter speed to 1 125 sec or slower 3 Turn the rear dial to set the aperture and then take the picture In addition to its standard flash sync system the Phase One 645 AF features TTL through the lens off the film OTF electronic flash exposure metering 39 A flash sensor located inside the camera body reads the flash reflected off the film surface at the moment of exposure The sensor is connected via the Phase One 645 AF s dedicated hot shoe to a shoe or handlemount style Metz flash unit via the Metz SCA 3952 TTL Adapter Maximum flash sync speed is 1 125 sec making daytime synchronization possible The ISO of the flash is automatically set through the TTL connection from the camera s Film Magazine any adjustment to this is instantly recognized after the setting is locked and the shutter release is half pressed Also when Film Magazines with different ISO settings are switched on the camera body the TTL flash connection instantly recognizes the change To utilize the TTL flash
34. ake the picture The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is pressed 4 6 Camera display light To see the top display at night or in dark places press the backlight button A lt The backlight will go on approximately 10 seconds and go off unless there is another operation When operating the camera while the backlight is on the backlight will be lit for approximately another 10 seconds 49 4 7 Front rear dial lock mechanisms When the Electronic Dial Lock is On all currently set values in Av Aperture Priority AE Tv Shutter Priority AE and M Manual mode cannot be adjusted with the front or rear dials This prevents accidental change of shutter speed or aperture values Press down both the multiple exposure mode button and the auto bracketing mode button for approximately one second until the On indicator blinks To release the mode hold down the same buttons until OF blinks 3 L is displayed on the main LCD to indicate that operation of the front and rear dials is blocked O C b rm When the dial lock is ON the shutter speed and aperture will not change even if you turn the front or rear dial When you activate the electronic dial lock and if you then operate the electronic dial the dial lock indicator L on the main panel blinks for three seconds to show that the electronic dial lock is functioning 50 4 8 Depth
35. all DB only Install on Mac OS X Capture One software includes an easy to use installer that will install all the software necessary to run the application on Mac OS X To install the software follow the procedure below 1 Either load the Capture One DVD or download the application from the Phase One website www phaseone com 2 Open the Capture One disk image 3 Read and accept the license agreement presented 4 Drag the Capture One icon to the Applications folder 5 Open Capture One from your Applications folder Install on Windows Capture One 4 1 includes an easy to use installer that will install all the software you need to run the application on a Windows based computer To install the software follow the procedure below 1 Either load the Capture One DVD or download the application from the Phase One website www phaseone com 2 Run the executable software install file 3 Read and accept the license agreement presented 4 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation In case you do not already have Microsoft NET Framework 3 0 installed Capture One will initiate installation of this To activate Capture One 4 you normally need to be connected to the internet But installing as Digital Back Only does not need internet connection Open the license activation dialogue via the menu Capture One gt License Your first step is towards activating Capture One is by opening the license activ
36. anty Please read the enclosed warranty certificate Should any problem occur please contact the place of purchase your local dealer for consultancy Do not try to repair the camera yourself unauthorized attempt for repairing will termite the warranty 1 3 Recommended hardware Capture One 4 may run on older computers but Phase One recommends following the minimum requirement to ensure the best result from Capture One 4 Apple Macintosh G4 G5 or Intelbased Macs 768MB RAM 1GB of free hard disk space Calibrated color monitor with 1280x800 24 bit resolution Mac OS X 10 4 11 or Mac OS X 10 5 Microsoft Windows Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent 768MB RAM 1GB free hard disk space Calibrated color monitor in 1280x800 24 bit resolution Windows XP Service Pack 2 or higher Windows Vista Microsoft NET Framework 3 0 Redistributable package In case you do not already have this installed Capture One will initiate installation of this We would recommend upgrading your computer in the areas below if you work with high pixel count cameras or simply want to optimize performance Use processors with multiple cores e g Intel Core DUO or better Having 2GB RAM or more Plenty of hard disk space for your images AJ G8 mpr Lk Hi Miissi l 1 4 Installing and Activation of software You can only install Capture One 4 when your computer is connected to the internet unless you choose to inst
37. asuring light Exposure Metering Focus modes Using focus lock and infrared focusing Shutter release modes Flash photography flash compensation settings WW WWW WW WW OAnDUABWNFO Advanced functions Exposure Compensation AE Lock Auto Bracketing Taking photos with the mirror up Long exposure Bulb Mode Camera display light Front rear dial lock mechanisms Depth of field Infrared photography RAAARAAAAAR OANA UBRWNFO ONE OAAUNUA SA DARAAADA UMMA WNrFO NuKRWNKFOS 09 99 0 0 Go 0 W W9 NNN Nr oo ONADURWNKFOS 0 NFO 10 t0 10 2 Tethered shooting Connecting Driver set up Tethered operations The Back CF card usage Mounting and dismounting card on computers Navigating the Back menu Playmode Playmode zoom functions Menu Mode Custom function Setting custom functions Types of custom functions Custom Functions overview Lenses and Multi Mount Functions of the Phase One lens Function of the Phase One lens adaptor List of alternative lenses Lens Cast 4 simple steps to calibrate on fixed lenses MAC Large format and stitched images MAC 4 simple steps to calibrate on fixed lenses PC Large format and stitched images PC Software Getting started Importing from CF card O Large format and technical cameras Large format photography Technical cameras 11 0 Maintenance 11 1 11 2 11 3 11 4 pi 11 6 11 7 11 8 11 9 changing the focusing screen Battery socket
38. ation dialogue in the application as illustrated Enter your License code and personal details In the license activation dialogue type in the license code provided with your purchase of Capture One You received the License code either by email or with the original software package Type in the personal details that you want to register along with your software activation Once you have entered the information press the Activate License button and your activation will be validated by Phase One s activation server Your software is now activated and ready for use Troubleshooting If you are experiencing problems activating the software follow the instructions provided in the application read the software manual enclosed or visit our website for inspiration and troubleshooting http www phaseone com support License Deactivate Capture One Deactivation will remove the Capture One license from fal computer Dace you deactivate Casture One the application will return to trial mode if the trial period for this computer has expired all current and pending processes will be cancelled and you will net Ge able to continue working with the application until you reactivate PL Yes want to deactivate my license on this computer A Help l 1 5 Deactivation of Capture One 4 To deactivate Capture One 4 from a computer you need to be connected to the internet Open the license dialogue via the menu Captu
39. ch model P back is used In general the higher ISO the more noise in the image This means that for optimal image quality it is a better strategy to have more light in the scene or adjusting the f stop on the camera than just turning to a higher ISO When the preferred ISO setting is set press the Enter button to confirm the choice green y check mark Or if you regret the choice and just want to go back to the previous setting the one with the little dot select the Exit button the red X White Balance Setting Auto WB will calculate a white balance based on the information in the image Auto WB is good for most applications If you are using a specific lightsource you can choose that option here lf the camera back is tethered to a computer and white balance is set from within Capture One it is indicated with the C1 icon in place of the WB Indicator on the main screen Custom White Balance Your P back allows you to create up to 3 custom white balances Custom WB is available when pressing the WB button at the main menu 70 WB Fluorescent Customi Custome2 Customa3 Create WB Custom2 Custom3 ISO 100 Create WEB iQ Raw L When scrolling to the bottom of the WB options four options are available Custom1 Custom2 Custom3 and CreateWB To make a new custom white balance select CreateWB and choose which one from the following Custom1
40. ck to avoid unintended loss of images Brightness In the Brighness setup you can set the brightnes of the preview LCD screen Default setting is Bright Only the Brightness of the display is affected Exposure warning histogram and final capture is not affected by this setting When you are outdoor with much ambient light this is helpful but especially with images taken with low light a brighter display is helpful 73 Configuration Power Source Format Disk Disk Checking Power Save Storage IEEE 1394 CompactFlash Configuration Storage Format Disk Disk Checking Power Save Power Source Battery Configuration Configuration is used to setup general settings and perform general tasks on the P back Configuration contains more menu entries than can be displayed on one screen This is indicated by a double arrow pointing down on the right side Scrolling past the last menu entry will reveal the next entry Now the arrow in the top right side will turn into a double arrow to indicate that there are hidden entries at the top Storage Storage is as default set to Autodetect If a card is inserted in the P back it will automatically capture to this card If not it will try to capture via the IEEE 1394 FireWire port directly to the computer if a card is in the back at the same time as the back is connected by FireWire to a computer this connection will have priority
41. d below here you can see the content of the 2 different kits 2 1 Unpacking the system The Phase One 645AF system is delivered in a case created for the travelling photographer the waterproof and impact resistant case has the standard measurements of carry on baggage in airplanes Open the case by pressing and pull back the latches on the front opening Classic The case is flexible inside created for you to decide the actual content and interior of the case But as delivered the case will hold e Phase One 645 AF body with e P Digital Back e Phase One 80mm f 2 8 Lens e Waterproof flexible case in carry on size Pouch 1 e 4 5 meter FireWire cable e Digital back duo battery charger e Digital back battery e Capture One raw workflow software e Battery charger power supply e International outlet adaptors e Protection caps body lens and back Startbox e USB key with User Guide technical documents and more e Quick Guide e Warranty Brochure 10 Value Added Case e Phase One 645 AF body with e P Digital Back e Phase One 80mm f 2 8 Lens with lens hood and cap e Waterproof flexible case in carry on size with room for laptop computer e CF card installed e 4 5 meter FireWire cable e QP reference grey card e Lens cast calibration card e Capture One raw workflow software e Sensor Cleaning Kit Startbox e USB key with User Guide technical documents and more e Quick Guide e Warranty Brochure Pouc
42. d away from moisture and sand and don t bend it Use the supplied jewel box as a storage container for the card Using cards in the card reader When inserting the card into the card reader on a Mac or PC the card will be mounted as a removable drive on the computer For information on how to import the files to Phase One Capture One please consult the Capture One online user guide available under Capture One Help in the Help Menu 59 Open Explore Search Scan For Viruses Sharing and Security E Winzip Format Eject Cue Copy Create Shortcut Rename Properties 6 2 Mounting and dismounting card on computers On Windows XP and Windows 2000 you can avoid confusing the system or worst case end up with a CF card that was unintentionally erased it is required to safely eject the card by right clicking the icon in My Computer and select the Eject option On a Mac the card have to be unmounted by dragging it into the trash or selecting eject in the File menu or ejecting from the Capture panel inside the Capture One software Just removing it and reinserting it can confuse the system possibly resulting in uncontrolled read or write errors If this happens restarting the computer usually solves the problems Preparing the CF cards Most CF cards are pre formatted and ready to be used in the P back The P back supports cards formatted in either FAT 16 or FAT 32 If
43. d is slow when a telephoto lens is used or when photographing a poster or another picture When using the mirror up Electromagnetic Cable Release RE401 optional is recommended 1 Set the drive dial to M UP 2 Select S Single focus mode by turning the focus mode selector lever 3 Turn the exposure mode setting dial to choose any of P Av or Tv exposure mode 4 Focus the subject and determine composition and exposure 5 The mirror moves up when the shutter button is fully pressed 6 Pres the shutter button again to take pictures In the manual mode 1 Set the focus mode selector lever at M manual focus mode position Turn the lens focusing ring to focus 2 Determine the exposure focusing and frame structure by pressing the shutter release button halfway while looking into the view finder 3 Lock the mirror up by pressing the mirror up button 48 4 5 Long exposure Bulb Mode To expose film longer than 30 seconds adjust the shutter speed to B bulb In order to prevent camera shake use an electromagnetic shutter release and tripod 4 SA G SS Z G KS SNS S 03 gt KK N SS or NAN EES 1 While pressing the unlock button turn the exposure mode dial and set it to M manual mode O 5 ak SS 2 2 Turn the front dial to select bulb then turn the rear dial to set the aperture 3 Determine the composition focus and then t
44. de buttons will step through the hours minutes and seconds field while the right up and down buttons can be used to set the value of the fields The time and date is applied to all files captured with the P back 20 PHASEONE 3 0 Basic functions 3 1 Setting ISO ISO functionality is controlled by the back The default ISO setting is ISO 50 or 100 depending on the back of the Camera system A rule of thumb is that the higher ISO you are using the higher is the degree of noise in the image though Capture One has a powerful noise reduction Depending on the back the Phase One ISO scale is currently 50 100 200 400 800 OR 100 200 400 800 1600 using the button on the top left when in the main menu on the back scroll up and down and press enter and the desired ISO is chosen OR if using tethered mode use the Capture panel in the Capture One application ISO and White Balance When the display is in its home position the two buttons to the left ISO and WB brings you directly to the ISO and White balance settings where you can scroll up and down and select the setting you want with the Enter button Also White Balance can be controlled by Capture One if you are working tethered 22 FocusMode Mode Single focus Half press the shutter release button to focus When the mode focus mark lights the focus is fixed and the shutter can be released Continuous The camera keeps focusing continuously while
45. e data security on memory cards Read more about the Phase One Secure Storage system in Chapter 5 of this manual Power Save Power Save only has two options Auto Shutdown and Backlight Auto Shutdown is used to set the time frame before the P back Shuts down when there Is no activity If the P back is automatically shut down it can only be woken up by pressing the Power button 15 Configuration Disk Checking Power Save Ready Beep Restore Def 2007 03 10 Configuration Power Source Format Disk Disk Checking Power Save Configuration Format Disk Disk Checking Power Save Ready Beep Time amp Date f Liat 33 22 Ready beep Ready beep is the small beep that sounds from the back when ready for a new capture The Ready beep signals that the P back is ready for next capture Ready beep can be either Single Multi or Off Default is Single Multi is for use in noisy surroundings i e where it can be difficult to hear if it was the back or the flash that made the ready beep Restore def Defaults Selecting restore defaults will restore the settings of the P back to its default settings Be careful before using this option as all settings made in the P back will be reset to factory settings Time amp Date In Time amp Date you can set the time and date using the four buttons on the P back Left side buttons wi
46. ed initial setting 1 Multiple exposure number is set C 33 Digital back CF configuration This function is used to select the user function A B or C when an MSCElisted digital pack has been loaded 0 No initial setting 1 A 2 B 3 C C 34 Clock calendar setting This function is used for setting the calendar and clock C 35 Index setting This function is used for setting the index numbers ONLY relevant when using filmback C 36 firmware version Press to view firmware version number on top of display is body firmware Number on bottom of display is firmware number for the mounted lens 84 Buljjes xapu Buljjes 1epu je gt 2 0 V ON uoleinByuod 45 peq jeypq Pury s Jaquuinu ainsodxe jdyjny 34 passaid s uoynq nsodx jd nu jun apow ainsodxea 3jdiyjnyy J9AOD Jea1 BulsoyD Aemjjey passaid U0 Ng JayWNYS Buljjes Bulpeoy wyy ony SoA ON WWI noy Im aseajad JANUS SoA ON JOSO1 UO NIUNJ WO SN OSN S g 1 sN SA y JOS SA ON uolyuN Wo snd Ado SoA ON uiw DUAS Use I4 JOU SVOd Huljjes we q 4y Ot L SY l SOA SZL Uey SS INIA pasa 9 08 L 06 1 passaid s uopnq JayNYs awh yey uoynqVNYS FYM ON GCL L 0 09 1 passed s powu uoesu dwo gt ysey ILL Bbuljyjes p ds duAs d zewo ny pow y u p ds 1 NYS Buljjas se j s YNYS qing UO Sd NUIW
47. er physical adjustments on the back the warranty will immediately be annulled If you consider Infrared Photography please contact your local Phase One dealer for technical advice and pricing on this When taking photos using infrared film the position at which the subject is in focus is slightly different than that of regular films This is because the infrared rays have a longer wavelength and the image converges behind the film plane of regular film Use the procedure described below when taking photos using infrared film 1 Set the focus as usual Read the point on the distance scale matching the center index of the depth scale 2 Set the focus mode selector lever to M manual focus mode Turn the focusing ring clockwise and align the read point to the infrared index 52 PHASEONE 5 0 Tethered shooting Tethered photography with Phase One is as easy as plug and play can be even though the quality and technology is advanced it is created to match all studio environments 5 1 Connecting Connect the Fire wire cable to the back of the camera and on the back of your Mac or WinPC though there can be found computers with Fire Wire plug ins on the front our experience is that the back connection is more stable and functions better Capture One will automatically recognize the camera and settings shared read more on capturing in the software manual 5 2 Driver set up Install Capture One on your computer foll
48. es 1 Hold down the button and turn the exposure mode setting dial to Av aperture priority AE position 2 Turn the front or rear dial to set the desired aperture Shutter Priority AE Tv Set the desired shutter speed and the camera selects the optimum aperture accordingly Fast shutter speed can be used to freeze motion and slow shutter speed can be used to blur motion on purpose 1 Hold down the button and turn the exposure mode setting dial to Av aperture priority AE position 2 Turn the front or rear dial to set the desired shutter speed 36 Manual Mode M This mode is used to set both the aperture and shutter speed for total exposure control Shutter soeeds can be selected from B bulb 30 seconds to 1 4000 of a second Aperture values can be set from the open to the minimum aperture B bulb can also be specified in this mode 1 Hold down the button and turn the exposure mode setting dial to M Manual position 2 Turn the rear dial to set the desired aperture fa sm im 3 Turn the front dial to set the desired shutter speed 4 When the shutter release button is halfpressed the difference between the present settings and the metered value is displayed in the viewfinder s LCD panel The value is displayed in 1 3 stop increments within a range of 6 EV 37 One push shift function When difference between the set value and metered value is displayed on the viewfinder
49. et at S Single focus mode and the focus mark is lit hold the shutter release button halfway down to lock the focus 32 AF Assist Infrared Light When the subject is dark or very low key and the camera can fail to auto focus a red lamp may light on the front of the camera when the shutter release button is half pressed This light assists the camera s auto focus function 33 3 6 Shutter release modes Single Frame Mode The film is advanced one frame each time the shutter is released Set the shutter release mode selector to S Continuous Mode Photos are taken as long as the shutter release button is pressed Set the shutter release mode selector lever to C Photos are taken continuously at a rate depending on the buffer speed of the back mounted on the camera Mirror up mode When the shutter button is half pressed the mirror moves up and when the shutter button is pressed again the shutter is tripped and a picture is taken For the mirror up shooting procedure Self Timer Mode In this mode the shutter will be released 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed Turn the shutter release mode selector lever to the position When the shutter release is pressed the self timer lamp will blink for 7 seconds Then it will blink more rapidly for 3 seconds and the camera releases the shutter For instructions about the self timer function 34 3 Exposure Modes P
50. ettings Tripod Socket Power Requiremen Enable with auto bracket button 2 frame shots or 3 frame shot with auto bracketing Specify 1 3 1 2 2 3 or 1EV steps X contact point 1 125 seconds when 1 3 step is selected it can be set between 1 40 and 1 125 seconds TTL direct flash control supports Metz SCA3002 system SCA3952 Adapter Enable with multiple exposure button the number of exposures can be set from 2 to 6 It can be canceled in the middle and the number of exposures can be changed or you can switch to an arbitrary multiple exposure style Select by pressing the mirror up button Main LCD display Program mode mark custom function mode mark AF area mark battery level indicator manual focus mode superimpose mode dial lock mark shutter speed AE lock mark aperture value multiple exposure mode mark exposure compensation mode mark flash compensation mark exposure compensation value self timer mark auto bracket mark time mark while setting the clock 7 segment dot matrix DATA mode exposure mode aperture value shutter speed value exposure compensation metering mode ID number DAY mode year month date time ID number ID mode ID number X contact sync speed 1 125 sec On shutter button On side of body electromagnetic cable release 2 to 60 sec standard 10 sec can be set in 1 sec steps between 2 and 10 sec and in 10 sec steps between 10 and 60 sec irmation Preview Button on b
51. g or slower and 1 125 l when it is 1 125 sec 3 When the background behind the subject is extremely dark outdoors ones at night etc Tv Shutter priority AE Automatically set Automatically set by POT ger PROGO AE A A AEE by camera to 1 125 camera when the set shutter 1 While in the P or Av modes the camera can be set to release the Manual mode speed is 1 125 sec Any aperture shutter at the metered value even the background behind the subject is dark Custom settings C 24 2 The sync speed in the X mode can be set between 1 40 and 1 125 seconds Custom settings C 23 When the shutter speed is set to 1 2 increments the sync speed can be set between 1 45 and 1 125 seconds Rear Curtain Syncro Ss When a moving subject has been shot under this function the flash of mi li i r light appears after the moving subject ene ai Hi i h Rear curtain sync mode Front curtain sync mode i i aanas eet This function is set by Custom function setting Custom setting C 27 41 3 9 flash compensation settings By combined use of a Metz flash and the SCA3952 adapter the camera adjusts for flash It can be adjusted within 3EV in increments of 1 3 steps 1 Turn on the power Install the SCA3952 adapter on the Metz flash and put it on the camera then lock the flash in place using the locking knob on the flash shoe Turn the shutter release mode selector lever to the S or C position and turn ON the
52. g is turned off the capture counter turns red to indicate that the disk has not been checked Disk Check summary With the 3S technology we have created a new and safe storage system in the P back that is much more rugged than anything else seen in the industry e We now offer full formatting support in the P back no more need for formatting on the computer e Damaged or wrong formatted cards will be detected immediately and we now also have the ability to reformat the cards to correct them e Ejecting a card while in a writing session will not damage the file structure of the entire CF card only the image being written and the images in the buffer can be damaged e No other digital back or DSLR camera has this level of storage security 58 6 1 CF card usage in general Ejecting the card while the P back is still writing to the card red LED is on will cause images that are still not written to the card to be lost or damaged Also ejecting the battery while the P back is still writing might result in loss of the data that is not yet written to the memory card For rescue tips in situations where the P back reports that you have a damaged card please see Sandisk card and Card reader section General handling guidelines Especially when using microdrives you have to be careful not to drop them on the ground or even on a table Compact flash cards are not as vulnerable as microdrives Please keep the car
53. ge of options to make importing a quick and straightforward task It is important to remember that you are importing images from one location to another You need to create or define a folder to which the files will be imported to This can be done manually or through the Locations tab in the file importer window Capture One 4 can automatically create subfolders named by date or user defined When importing you can also choose to rename the files as they are imported from the camera or cd memorycard the file names can be changed by double clicking on the filename in the browser or when exporting the files 95 10 0 Large format and technical cameras Phase One s status as open platform does not only mean the possibility of fitting the back on different medium format cameras but also large format and Technical cameras 10 1 Large format photography You can do large format photography digital captures with the Phase One back As the light sensitive chip in the P back is not yet 4x5 or 8x10 you have to use an adapter to move the back to capture the entire view the FlexAdapter is a sliding back used to connect a Phase One back to a large format camera A ground glass is provided for initial set up that slides over to position the digital back in the perfect orientation to the focused area Markings are provided for the stitching function which allows two captures to be taken beside each other with a slight overlap Capture
54. h 1 e Digital back battery charger e Two digital back batteries Pouch 2 e Battery charger power supply e International outlet adaptors e CF card reader e CF card reader cable e Camera power module Accessories Box e Phase One 645 AF HB multi mount e Protection caps body lens and back e Lens cleaning cloth 11 The batteries are sufficiently charged There is little power remaining Have new batteries on hand Camera will still operate There is very little power remaining When the batteries are emptied for Camera will not operate Set the shutter power batt flashes on the main release mode selector lever to L to LCD and the viewfinder s LCD when turn the power off and replace the the shutter release button is pressed batteries with new ones ONE 2 2 Batteries for camera Set the shutter release mode selector lever to L to turn the power off Use six AA alkaline NiCD batteries should only be used in the camerabody if CFO7 is set on rechargeable 1 Lift the battery case lock lever turn it counter clockwise and pull out the battery holder 2 Insert fresh batteries with the and ends as shown in the drawing 3 Return the battery holder to its case and lock it by turning the lever clockwise Make sure it is firmly attached Be sure the batteries are placed with proper polarity Checking the Battery Power Set the shutter release mode selector lever to S to
55. he calibration file 45mm Daylight from the Lens CC drop down list and set a checkmark in the Apply LCC for next Captures If working with large format cameras with tilt and swing you would have to make a new calibration file if you change the tilt and swing position When using LCC in combination with large format capture and image stitching you must capture one calibration file per image and make sure that you match the calibration file to the right image prior to stitching 91 8 8 Large format and stitched images PC 1 Start by capturing the two calibration files and the two image files 2 Save the left side calibration file by clicking the Generate button 3 Name the calibration file i e CarsLeft 4 Save the right side calibration file the same way 5 Select the right side image and apply the right side calibration file Select the left side image and apply the left side calibration file 6 A simple way to white balance is to select all images in the thumbnail window and click on the left side center of the right side calibration file and apply that white balance to all images by clicking the Apply this White Balance to the current selection of captures 92 PHASEONE PRISGONE tesicapture iple Phaseone testcapture 094 0Q ion Users hia tian ammann 378 captures 16 84 GB JRE ADJ ST Ld E 1 Profile Default her Copy from Last Phase One P45 50 50
56. he card a name and click Start to format the card to be used with the P back To specify a complete and thorough formatting of the media resetting all to zeros do not enable the quick erase option Disabling iPhoto Autostart Mac OS X iPhoto Autostart can be disabled in the Mac system preference Select CD s amp DVD s and change the setting for Picture CD to either Ignore or point it to the Capture One Application you are using 61 i3 Play ISO 100 WB Auto eR ELAS Menu WB ee L O 6 3 Navigating the Back menu When the P back is turned on the screen will always be in its home display position or Main screen Pressing and holding down the upper left button on the back will also bring you to the Main screen regardless of where you are in the menu system The Main screen has an indicator in the top showing remaining captures and a battery indicator at the bottom showing the remaining battery capacity When either indicator reaches zero it will start blinking to indicate that either storage or battery needs replacement before capturing any more images The main screen also shows the current ISO setting white balance setting and IIQ Raw file format selected Menu buttons The Phase One P back has four menu buttons to control the menu system on the display When the P back is in its initial state just after power up or at the menu systems home position Main screen
57. he cover can be closed To eject the card push the small button just above the card once and an ejecting pin will come out Pushing this pin all the way back in will eject the card Always format your Memory card in the P back in general all CF cards or microdrives comes preformatted and ready to use in the P backs However to ensure the best performance from these cards it is to be considered best practice to always format them in the P back Formatting of the memory card is done in either FAT 16 or FAT 32 depending on card size and if the formatting is done in the P back cluster sizes on the disk is set for best performance It is however also possible to format the cards on either Mac or Windows this is explained in the following sections of this chapter 57 Disk Checking CF card usage 3S the Secure Storage System When a card is inserted into the P back a complete disk check for a valid file structure is performed For normal CF cards you will not even notice the extra time it takes larger cards will of course take slightly longer to load Large Microdrives are experienced as slow but a progress bar showing the status if the time exceeds 2 seconds The progress of a disk check is indicated with series of small dots in the disk icon It is not recommended to turn off disk checking but it is possible by selecting the Disk Checking available in the Menu under Storage Whenever Disk Checkin
58. hutter is open This is the correct position when no back is attached When attaching the P back to the camera body the shutter will close and the mirror comes down It is important to ensure that the bottom part of the P back is pressed well into the locking mechanism on the camera back before the upper locking mechanism is pressed together Failure to do this can cause an error with the camera body The error is a state of continuously opening and closing the shutter If this occurs remove the P back Please be aware that the shutter should be in the correct starting position shutter open if this is not the case attach and remove the P back again to make sure that the camera body gets in the correct starting position 16 Program shift indicator Program mode mark Shutter speed second Month and date AE lock mode mark Custom function mode mark Aperture Year J A ac ier function moda wark f 5 ade da Multiple exposure mode mark Sa Exposure compensation Z g mode mark AF area mark _ mn A Flash compensation mark Battery power indicator O O e Exposure compensation value Exposure metering mode mark Self timer mode mark Auto bracketing mode mark Superimposing mode data Superimposing mode date Superimposing mode index Defocus indicators Auto bracketing mode mark Exposure metering mode display A S Focus marks Displayed
59. ill again be visible This method applies to Mamiya 645 AF Telephoto and Zoom lens only 3 Adjust the focus Turn the lens focusing ring until the subject is in focus When it is in focus the focusmark lights on the viewfinder LCD 29 Manual focusing 1 Switch to M manual focus mode Turn the focus mode selector lever and set it to M manual focus mode Appears on the external LCD panel 2 Manual Focus Operation for Telephoto and Zoom lenses All Mamiya 645 AF Telephoto and Zoom lenses can be switched from Auto Focus to Manual Focus by sliding the focusing ring on the lens FORWARD until it clicks When this is done the Auto Focus inscription on the lens barrel is covered and the lens can then be focused manually When the FOCUSING RING is set in this position the external LCD display on the top of the camera will show It is not necessary to set the FOCUS MODE SELECTOR on the body to M To switch back to auto focus simply slide the focusing ring BACK towards the camera and the Auto Focus inscription on top of the lens will again be visible j rnat p nopoaooi qn lt A This method applies to Mamiya 645 AF Telephoto and Zoom lens only 3 Adjust the focus Turn the lens focusing ring A until the subject is in focus When your motive is in focus the focus mark lights in the viewfinder LCD When a lens with the focus mode selector is attached and the
60. ing the lower left button allows you to set up all the preferences of the P back Menus are navigated by following the Enter Exit Up and Down arrows and pressing the corresponding buttons on the P back Whenever you want to exit to the main screen hold down the exit button upper left button for more than two seconds and you will be back at the main screen When entering the menu mode you have three options Capture Setup Play Setup and Configuration Capture Setup Capture Setup is where you setup preferences for the capture Enter the Capture Setup by pressing the enter button lower left button In the Capture Setup you can select ISO WB FileFormat or Shutter By scrolling down with the down button you can select the options Shutter Shutter refers to the shutter of the camera the P back resides on Due to the sleeping architecture of the P back where the CCD is put to sleep to reduce power consumption the P back needs to wake up before shooting The timing of this wake up signal is referred to as the latency 68 Shutter Long Latency Capture Setup Shutter ISO WE File Format iQ Raw In general if the camera is used with medium format cameras with digital interface the setting can be either Short latency or Long latency Short latency has a shorter response time but is power consuming so when battery time is an issue you should select Long latency on the cost of res
61. ired chose AF on the focusing selector ring on the lens then chose between S single and C continuously focusing The Focus selection ring on the lens will help you to rapidly switch between AF and M without having to change your grip of the camera The shutter release button has a two step action When pressed lightly it stops at a certain point In this manual this position is called the half press position When you half press this button the camera functions are activated When the shutter button is pressed further down the shutter is tripped This position is called the full press position When you half press this button camera functions are activated 1 Aim the camera so that the subject is within the focus frame 2 Half press the shutter release button and focus will be adjusted automatically When the focus mark lights the picture is in focus 3 When lights press the shutter release button further down to release the shutter Out of focus Marks Flashing The picture is not focused and the shutter cannot be released Either press the shutter release button again to adjust the focus or move the camera to change the position of the focus frame While the camera is operated in the auto focus mode lenses not equipped with the focus mode selector ring turn their focusing rings automatically to focus Do not touch the focus ring Lenses with the focus mode selector When a lens with the focus m
62. k is not attached to a camera the camera back must be protected with the protection plate However over time dust may accumulate on the IR filter This will degrade the image quality if not removed Please follow the directions included in the CCD cleaning kit in the P back suitcase 101 11 7 housing specification Camera Type Actual Image Size Lens Mount Viewfinder Focusing Screen Field of View Viewfinder Info AF method Focus area AF assist beam Range AF Lock Exposure Modes AE metering mode 6x4 5cm format electronically controlled focal plane shutter TTL multiple mode AE AF Single Lens Reflex 56x41 5 mm Mamiya 645 AF Mount compatible with M645 Mount manual focus confirmation focus aid stopped down exposure metering Fixed prism viewfinder magnification x0 71 built in diopter adjustment 2 5 to 0 5 optional diopter correction lenses provide adjustment ranges of 5 to 2 diopter and 0 to 3 diopter built in eye piece shutter Interchangeable Matte standard Checker and Microprism Type C for Non AF M645 lenses 94 of actual image Focus mark defocus mark warning mark aperture value shutter speed metering mode A S A S exposure compensation value difference between set value and metered value and flash ready OK lamp with TTL Metz connection TTL phase difference detection method sensor CCD line sensor I I type operating range EVO to EV18 ISO
63. l show a transparent Histogram over the image File Info overlay will show detailed capture information like capture number capture time date ISO WB file format and shutter speed etc Number 623 Time 13 49 06 SOs ONOS o0 ra The setting that Play mode is left in will also be the setting used for We Custom review of images while shooting Apartura FeS a a This means that if the Play mode is set to show images with a histogram and you then exit to the Main screen All subsequent captures will be shown on the display with a histogram over the image 6 5 Playmode zoom functions After entering Play mode advance to the eyeglass icon by pressing the Play button again and press the Enter button to select it It is now possible to zoom in the image with the Enter button The zoom has four amounts Normal enlargement 1 enlargement 2 and enlargement 3 When zoomed into enlargement 1 2 or 3 the insert view in the lower left corner can be used to navigate around in the image A small rectangle will show the current position and the up and down buttons can be used to scroll up and down 66 An icon just beside the Play button top left hand button will show the direction of scroll as either vertical or horizontal Pressing the Play button once will change this from horizontal to vertical scroll when using the up and down buttons Left side To exit the zoom function use the enter key to na
64. ll step through the hours minutes and seconds field while the right up and down buttons can be used to set the value of the fields The time and date is applied to all files captured with the P back 76 Configuration Power Save Ready Beep Restore Def Time amp Date le MET E hi fait Ais Francais Italiano Language English TER Francais Italiano Ai if ft A i nd re es I i a oa n di eee Ai THialAM fe i i Language The Language option in the Configuration Menu can be used to select preferred language of the user interface Expressions in the main menu like ISO WB Play and Menu are not translated These are regarded as icons and also understood widely as expressions used to navigate even on the Japanese or Chinese interface However switching to an unknown language unintentionally can be frustrating and the user can have difficulty getting it back to the native language back on the menu Phase One have made this easy by incorporating a large L in a parenthesis after the Language menu Finding this L will help the user get the native language back Currently When this manual was written the following languages are supported on the P English default Japanese Chinese Simplified French Italian German and Spanish If there is sufficient request for more languages these might be made available through a Firmware upgrade 7 About
65. m line Av enables aperture priority shift within the possible metering range Tv enables shutter soeed priority shift 0 Program shift initial setting 1 F number shift 2 Shutter speed shift C 15 AEL amp AFL function button exchange This function is used to set whether to change over the functions of the front and rear AEL and AFL buttons 0 No front AFL rear AEL initial setting 1 Yes front AEL rear AFL C 16 Half press shutter release function mode This function is used to set the AE lock and AF operations when the shutter button is half pressed 0 AF operation initial setting 1 AF operation AE lock C 17 AEL function lock unlock mode This function is used to set the method of operating the AEL button to lock AE At the initial setting when the AEL button is pressed AE is locked pressing the button again releases the AE lock At the 1 setting released after one shot after AE lock is set it is released when the shutter is tripped At the 2 setting AE lock is set while the shutter button is being pressed 0 Continuous initial setting 1 Released after one shot 2 While the shutter button is pressed C 18 Focus indicator selection This function is used to set whether the defocusing mark is to be displayed 0 Yes initial setting 1 No focusing mark only 82 C 19 AFL function lock mode This function is used to set the AF lock method when the AFL button is operated There
66. ng with large format cameras with tilt and swing you would have to make a new calibration file if you change the tilt and swing position Phase One provides a solution in the Capture one software that helps you get rid of the lens cast We call it Lens Cast Calibration LCC By holding an opal white plate in front of the lens and capturing a calibration image that you then apply to all of your capture files you are able to remove the lens cast On medium format cameras the calibration is very simple You do one calibration for each lens and then save the calibration files and apply them when needed by clicking Set as default for new Captures 89 8 5 4simple steps to calibrate on fixed lenses MAC 1 Hold the calibration plate in front of the fixed lens as close as possible and capture In order to ensure correct exposure you may have to up a few f stops or in a very dark setup put on more light directly onto the plate 2 In the Capture One software you select the calibration image and click on the Save LCC button the LCC tool is located under the grey balance tab 3 Give the calibration file a name that corresponds to the lens in use or the set up e g 45mmDaylight 4 Select the calibration file 45mm Daylight from the Lens CC drop down list and click Set as default for new Captures 8 6 Large format and stitched images MAC Large format and stitched images Mac When using L
67. o bracketing shooting setting upon completion of auto bracketing shooting 0 Released by turning the power OFF initial setting 1 Until released 2 Released after one shot C 10 Manual mode bracketing This function is used to set whether bracketing is to be performed using the shutter speed or f number during M manual mode auto bracketing shooting 0 Shutter speed initial setting 1 F number C 11 Front Rear dial function exchange in manual mode This function is used to change over the operations of the front and rear dials in the M manual mode 0 Front dial shutter speed rear dial f number initial setting 1 Front dial f number rear dial shutter soeed C 12 Rear function dial enabled disabled In the initial setting exposure compensation can be provided by the sub rear dial in P Tv and Av modes This function is used to set whether to allocate the operations of the front dial to the rear dial 0 No exposure compensation initial setting 1 Yes C 13 Dial function direction This function is used to determine the direction in which the electronic dial is to be rotated to increase and decrease shutter speed the f number and exposure compensation 0 No switching CCW decrease CW increase initial setting 1 Switched CCW increase CW decrease ONE C 14 Program shift This function is used to set the type of program shift Under the initial setting the shifting is performed along the progra
68. ode selector is attached and the focus 27 mode selector lever of the camera body is set at S or C you can change focus modes between automatic and manual with the selector of the lens To use the auto focus function both the camera body and the lens have to be set in the auto focus mode When either the camera body or the lens is set in the manual focus mode auto focus does not function See the instruction manual for each lens for the way to switch focus modes on the lens Single focus mode S This mode uses the focus priority mechanism The shutter can be released when the focus mark in the viewfinder is lit This mode is suited for still subjects Focus is locked when the focus mark lights in the viewfinder s LCD The shutter cannot be released if the subject is not in focus if the focus mark does not light To take another photo with a different composition take your finger off the shutter release button then re press the shutter release button again Continuous focus mode C In this mode shutter release has priority to focusing The shutter can be released regardless of whether the focus mark in the viewfinder s LCD is lit Focus is adjusted continuously while the shutter release button is half pressed This mode is suited for moving subjects Focus is not locked even if the focus mark is lit The shutter can be released even if the focus mark is not lit 28 Focus point selecti
69. ody 35 items Firmware Information U 1 4 inch and U 3 8 included ts 6 AA size batteries alkaline magnesium lithium External power socket An external battery case can be connected Size amp Weight 6 W X5 H X7 3 D 153 W X128 H X184 D mm 3 8 pounds 1 730 g W O battery This information is based on a linear horizontal vertical measurement 102 CCD size compared to capture area of a 645 camera medium format Lens factor Pixel size micron Resolution mega pixels Actwe panels Light sensitivity ISO Exposure time Live preview Image guality Capture time sec frame Battery lifetime captures 4 hours Burst size image buffer Display PHASEON E 11 8 P series Technical specifications Please read the schedule for detailed overview of the different backs P 45t Top of the line shooter with unlimited burst Sequences and optimized for large format photography with Ive preview functionality for easy composition anc focus checking 11 6 6 x 6 8 35 7216 x 5412 50 800 THE PHASE ONE Pt Pp 257 All round shooter with unlimited Burst sequences and optimized for large format photography with live preview functionality for easy composition and focus checking ax 9d 2a 2436 x 4080 50 800 SERIES P 30t The top quality fast fashion shooter with ISO 1600 with superior moire contral and well suited for harsh environments 1d 6 9 6 6 31 6 6496 x 48 7
70. of field Depth of field D O F is defined as the zone of sharpness before and behind the plane of focus It depends on distance to subject focal length of lens aperture setting and distance the lens is focused at N q In addition to visual observation via the depth of field preview button lt the D O F can be determined by using the depth of field scale on each te a a lens The f stop numbers appear on both the right and left side of the Pa E a white index mark in the center of the scale Simply read the figures lina ait 2 which appear above the f stop numbers on the distance scale of the lens see illustration below EX we When the aperture is stopped down the subject depth is large Depth of Field Preview Button When the preview button is pressed in the depth of field for the aperture set on the camera can be checked by looking through the viewfinder After focusing press the preview button The diaphragm will be stopped down to the set aperture 51 x Ho 4 9 Infrared photography Infrared Photography is complicated when using digital backs as the digital back is adjusted to match the viewable light perfectly To make good infrared photography you need the back adjusted for this or a back dedicated to infrared photography DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME all corrections in this area must be done by Phase One to ensure the precision If you remove the protectionglass or make oth
71. on mark Left AF area JS z Center AF area Right AF area Focus Areas You can select the focus area that best suits the kind of pictures you intend to take The selected focus area can be checked on the external LCD panel Normal focus area Position the subject within frame in the focus fame in the viewfinder If there are multiple objects in the focus frame located at various distances the camera will focus the nearest object Spot focus area The camera focuses at the center of the mark in the focus frame O in the viewfinder Manual Focus Mode M The auto focus function can be cancelled and you can focus manually 1 Switch to M manual focus mode Turn the focus mode selector lever and set it to M manual focus mode MF Appears on the top LCD panel 2 Manual Focus Operation for Telephoto and Zoom lenses All Mamiya 645 AF Telephoto and Zoom lenses can be switched from Auto Focus to Manual Focus by sliding the focusing ring on the lens FORWARD until it clicks When this is done the Auto Focus inscription on the lens barrel is covered and the lens can then be focused manually When the FOCUSING RING is set in this position the external LCD display on the top of the camera will show It is not necessary to set the FOCUS MODE SELECTOR on the body to M To switch back to auto focus simply slide the focusing ring BACK towards the camera and the Auto Focus inscription on top of the lens w
72. operly installed Never press down on other parts as this will affect the focus function 98 11 2 Battery socket Never leave batteries in the socket if the camera or back is not Supposed to be used for longer periods Keep contacts clean and dry at all times 11 3 Tripod Electronic shutter release contact Keep all contact clean and dry at all time When using a tripod with 3 8 screw instead of 1 4 screw remove the small screw A from the tripod screw hole on the bottom of the body using a plus screwdriver then use a coin to remove the tripod screw adapter bushing B You will find Electronic shutter release both on the camera body and on the back When used it is recommendable to use the shutter release on the back Keep both contacts dry and clean 99 CUSTOM eo G ro oo oD F Si He F gt i PHASEON 11 4 Camera display error notification 100 11 5 Lens maintenance Never touch the inner optics of the lens with your fingers keep the inneroptics perfectly clean with air lens brush or the dry cloth delivered with the lens Do not touch the contacts keep the contacts clean either by dry cloth or by using fiberglass brush do not use tools of any kind on the lens The lens is not waterproof if wet it should be dried with a cloth if exposed to salt moisten a cloth wring it and clean 11 6 Back Maintenance Cleaning the CCD When the Phase One P bac
73. ow the instructions provided with the software and activate the software There is no specific program set up except the set up or recommended hardware provided in the beginning of this user guide as well as in the user guide for Capture One Eventual firm ware announcements will be available on our website and in our newsletters 54 5 3 Tethered operations When operating in a studio connected to a computer via FireWire you are not dependent on battery power or storage media You can capture directly to the Phase One Capture One Raw workflow software on either Mac or PC providing power to the P back via FireWire without the battery or CF card inserted When operating tethered you have the option of capturing the images to the CF card or transferring captures directly to the currently assigned capture folder in the Capture One application on the computer hard disk The display on the P back can either be turned off while shooting tethered or set to display the images while they are shot just as if shooting untethered When unplugging the P back from the FireWire the P back will default to untethered mode capturing to CF card or microdrive and using the battery for power Also when capturing tethered to a laptop with 4 pin mini 1394 FireWire without power it will require a battery in the P back With the non P P 20 and P 25 it is necessary to use the Phase One No Firewire Power Solution Part 70508 to force
74. ponse time from the camera If the P back is used in two shoot mode on a large format camera with i e a copal shutter or another mechanical shutter where the shutter is released one time for waking up the back and another time for shooting the image then the shutter setting in the P back should be set to long latency While short latency will resoond immediately to triggering the camera Long latency will not be that fast but in return you gain much longer battery power FileFormat In FileFormat you can select two options IIQ Raw L and IIQ Raw S IIQ Raw is a short term for Intelligent Image Quality Raw IIQ Raw L is set as the default and is the loss less capture format of the P back IIQ Raw S is a smaller file and not totally loss less in the format The IIQ Raw L is approximately 1 3 file size of the processed TIFF file IIQ Raw S is approximately 1 5 of the processed TIFF Most users will use the IIQ Raw S as there is virtually no quality difference between the two settings Please consult the camera specific sections in this manual to learn more about how to use shutter latency with your particular P back setup 69 Capture Setup Shutter File Format ISO WB Flash Daylight Tungsten Fluorescent ISO In the ISO Menu choose from ISO 50 to ISO 1600 depending on the conditions you want number of ISO options may vary depending on whi
75. r 3 C to store a specific set of user function selections for the group of custom settings from C 01 to C 32 However if you set C 00 to O the settings used will be the default set With this choice you can change only C 31 to 35 80 7 2 Types of custom functions 00 Custom functions No Initial setting eet C QO q1 OUD 2 3 When 0 has been selected and set none of the custom items can be set 1 2 or 3 must be selected and set without fail gt C 01 Steps of aperture shutter speed exposure compensation This function is used to set the shutter speed f number and exposure compensation value step width 0 0 3 1 3EV step initial setting 1 0 5 1 2EV step 2 1 0 1EV step C 02 Data imprinting This function is used to set whether to imprint the shooting data on the film 0 No imprinting initial setting 1 Yes data index 2 Yes date index C 03 Aperture setting after lens change This function is used to set the f number display method for the previously used lens when the lenses have been changed over The initial setting is Yes in which case the f number of the lens prior to the changeover is displayed 0 Yes previous f number initial setting 1 Aperture open 2 Minimum aperture setting 3 Number of stops from open C 04 Metered value display time This function is used to set the time it should take for sleep mode to be established afte
76. r the camera s power is turned on The initial setting is 15 seconds 5 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 or on can be selected and set Note that the batteries will discharge when on no sleep mode has been set C 05 Range of exposure compensation This function is used to set the maximum extent of exposure compensation Its setting takes effect in AE shooting modes P Tv and Av 0 3EV initial setting 1 5EV C 06 External LCD backlight This function is used to set the method for lighting the backlight of the external LCD panel 0 Set using Backlight button initial setting 1 Always on metering retention period C 07 Select battery This function is used to set the batteries used in the camera so that the remaining battery charge will be displayed correctly on the external LCD panel 0 Primary batteries alkaline manganese batteries lithium batteries initial setting 1 Secondary batteries nickel metal hydride batteries nickel cadmium batteries C 08 Bracketing order This function is used to set the shooting sequence for auto bracketing The initial setting is n u o normal under over The shooting sequence for 2 frame bracketing is set in auto bracketing setting mode 0 n u o normal under over initial setting 1 n o u normal over under 2 u n o under normal over 3 o n u over normal under 81 C 09 Cancel auto bracket This function is used to set the release method of the aut
77. re One gt License Press the Deactivate button Once you deactivate Capture One the application will return to trial mode If the trial period for the computer has expired all current and pending processing will be cancelled and you will not be able to continue working with the application until you reactivate it Confirm that you want to perform the deactivation After doing so you can activate Capture One on another computer 1 6 Screen calibration Your monitor is key element in your daily workflow One thing that assists your ability of viewing the captures you have made is by using color neutral light Consider your monitor the new digital lightbox To ensure accuracy monitors need to be hardware calibrated for accuracy A quality monitor and calibration tool provides you with a guarantee that what you are seeing on screen is correct Once a monitor has been calibrated the color and brightness controls should be locked to prevent inadvertent changes Hardware based monitor calibrators are now available at reasonable prices The process is simple quick and enables images to be judged with certainty Higher level monitors have internal calibrating software that works with professional calibration devices for ultimate accuracy 2 0 The Body the system The Phase One Camera system is created to provide as much flexibility and openness as possible Phase One have for years been producing the 2 lines Classic and Value Adde
78. ready beep The lights will turn off immediately This is an indication that the camera is ready to capture Green When capturing an image the green LED is blinking rapidly to indicates that the P back is busy Steady green light indicates that the backlight of the display is dimmed but the camera is still ready to shoot The time before this happens can be set in the P back and is described later under Menu mode RED If the red LED is on this indicates that the P back is writing to the storage media thereof the buffer is not emptied The red LED indicator located just beside the CF cardslot under the cover in the left side is assigned to only indicate CF card activity When the red CF slot LED is on do not remove the card from the card slot This can damage the formatting of the card resulting images or data might be lost or corrupted 18 2 10 Setting diopter Look through the viewfinder and make sure that the focus frame Rectangle with Circle is in sharp focus If it is not turn the diopter adjustment dial in the direction if you are nearsighted in the direction if you are farsighted If this is not sufficient you may require an optional diopter correction lens See below Point the camera at a bright plain object such as a white wall when making this adjustment Replacing the Diopter Correction Lens If there is dirt or dust on the lens surface remove it with a blower or sweep it off gently
79. ring up to three predefined custom white balances taken in the studio to your location shoot Please be aware that when shooting tethered to the computer the white balance must still be set in the Capture One application White balance cannot be set on the P back while tethered Play Setup The second option in the menu mode is Play Setup Inside Play Setup you can select between Backlight Auto Preview Delete options and Brightness Backlight Backlight allow you to setup how many seconds or minutes of inactivity there may be before the light of the display fades This setting affects the battery life of the P back The more time before light is dimmed the faster the battery is drained Auto Preview The second option in Play Setup is Auto Preview Auto Preview refers to the time the image is remains on the screen after capture If Auto Preview is set to Off the preview will not be shown automatically when a capture is taken 72 Play Setup Backlight Auto Preview Brightness Brightness Bright Brighter Delete Options Contirm Off Disable Delete options There are three delete options Confirm On Confirm Off and Disable In Delete options you can setup whether you want an extra confirmation when you delete images Confirm On Default delete images immediately Confirm Off or you can disable deleting of images on the P ba
80. ry about This removes the need of retro focus design wide angle lenses that compromise image quality with DSLRs and mediumformat Both Rodenstock and Schneider have produced technical camera lenses that are tuned to the capture area and quality requirements for digital photography A technical camera solution offers the sharpest possible results For more information on technical photography consult your local dealer 97 11 0 Maintenance In general very little maintenance is needed but this is a professional tool and should be treated with care and caution If the gear for some reason have not been used for a period you should always do test shots before the photographic session A frequently used product should be inspected periodically at the nearest official Phase One repair center Should there be errors or malfunctions of camera lens or back do NOT try to repair consult your local dealer 11 1 changing the focusing screen 1 Remove the lens 2 Pull the Focusing Screen Release lever A forward as illustrated with the tweezers to let the Focusing Screen down 3 Remove the Focusing Screen from the Focusing Screen Frame by grasping the tab on the edge of the screen with tweezers as illustrated 4 When installing the screen pinch the tab of the screen with tweezers and put the screen on the screen frame 5 Push up the screen frame using the tweezers until hearing a clicking sound The screen is now pr
81. s these may not fit into the digital back s battery compartment Do not try to force a battery into the compartment When pressing the battery release button it should slide in without problems 13 Soe SA Self timer button N Main LCD backlight button A wA Multiple exposure button e gt z Focus point selector button gt yy N w L D amp if Flash auto adjustment select button A HE a i U D Auto bracketing button 2 4 The parts of the camera system Strap lug Diopter adjustment dial Digital back relase lock Digital back relase button Cover for CF card slot Play button H moo Menu button Digital back LCD Bot pane i Set button Digital back ON OFF button f Multiple exposure mode button ISO button White Balance button Digital back external connection Auto exposure lock button Lens release button Focus mode selector lever Hot shoe Exposure mode dial lock release button Exposure mode dial Main top LCD Rear dial a Electronic contacts Q i N Lens mount alignment mark Depth of field preview button Flash sync Syncro terminal Electronic shutter release contact Diopter adjustment lens LCD screen Digital back power on off Flash sync ONLY for use on technical cameras or pther platforms Digital back power
82. s CFi 30 f 3 5 3 hasselblad V Mamiya 45 f 2 8 Mamiya 645AFD Carl Zeiss CFE 40 f 4 0 3 hasselblad V Mamiya 55 f2B Mamiya 645AFD Carl Zeiss CFi 50 f 4 0 3 hasselblad V Carl Zeiss CFi 60 f 3 5 3 hasselblad V Mamiya 150 f 3 5 Mamiya 645AFD Carl Zeiss CFE 80 f 2 8 3 hasselblad V Mamiya 210 f 4 0 Mamiya 645AFD ULD Carl Zeiss CFi 100 f 3 5 3 hasselblad V Mamiya 300 f 4 5 Mamiya 645AFD APO Carl Zeiss CFE 120 f 4 0 3 hasselblad V Mamiya 55 110 f 4 5 Mamiya 645AFD a aaa arl Zeiss 0 f 4 0 3 asselbla Mamiya 105 210 1 4 5 Mamiya 645AFD ULD Carl Zeiss CFi 250 f 5 6 3 hasselblad V Carl Zeiss CFE 350 f 5 6 3 hasselblad V SA Producer specs limitations adaptor mount notice Recommended MF lenses Special purpose lenses Mamiya A 500 f 4 5 1 2 Mamiya 645 MF Mamiya 120 f 4 0 MACRO Mamiya 645 MF Mamiya A 300 f 2 8 142 Mamiya 645 MF APO Mamiya 50 SHIFT 1 Mamiya 645 MF Mamiya A200f 2 8 1 2 Mamiya 645 MF APO Mamiya 645 Auto bellows unit 1 Mamiya 645 Mamiya 55 1 2 Mamiya 645 leafshutter Mamiya 80 MACRO 1 Mamiya 645 Mamiya 80 f 2 8 N L 1 2 Mamiya 645 leafshutter Mamiya 150 f 3 8 N L 1 2 Mamiya 645 leafshutter Mamiya 105 210 f 4 5 1 2 Mamiya 645 Other lenses usable in combination with adapter Mamiya 500 f 5 6 1 2 Mamiya 645 Hasselblad 30 fisheye Mamiya 55 110 f 4 5 N 1 2 Mamiya 645 Hasselblad 40 Mamiya t350 f 2 8 1 2 Mamiya 645 Hasselblad 50 Mamiya 300 1 2 Mamiya 645 Mamiya 24 f 4 0 1 2 Mamiya 645 Pentacon flektogon 50 Mamiya 35 1 2 Mamiya 645 Arsat 55mm Shift Mamiya 150 f
83. tners to make after sales support convenient for you Phase One s local partners offer first line support to their customers Many provide additional services such as training extended warranty agreements upgrade programs and many other services that will add value to your Phase One investment Contact your local Phase One partner to discuss your options Digital camera back pricing and repairs are also handled locally If there is no local partner in your area then please contact Phase One directly and we will assist you directly or through one of our partners Find your local Phase One partner or take advantage of Phase One s wide range of on line support tools at http support phaseone com 104 FAQ Tutorials amp Documentation The FAQ is a collection of the most frequently asked questions and related answers in the Phase One Knowledge Base Use the FAQ as the first and best place to find answers on many technical questions If you are seeking more detailed information about Capture One Portrait One or our Digital Backs you can download user guides and manuals or watch some of the tutorials available Knowledge Base Phase One s searchable Knowledge Base at http support phaseone com provides you with detailed answers to most of your questions This self service site is free of charge and available to all Phase One owners Capture One On line Support Forums On Phase One s official support forum you may share
84. to bracketing set button A turn the rear dial set auto bracketing mode to OF and release Then press the auto bracketing set button or half press the shutter button to return to the normal display mode 46 AE settings under auto bracketing mode Exposure Mode Setting Program AE Shutter speed varies Aperture Priority AE Shutter speed varies Manual Mode Shutter speed varies O eemo Resetting Single Frame Mode S Press the shutter release button for each shot The camera meters adequate exposure value for each shot and performs auto bracketing The camera stays in the auto bracketing mode until the last frame of the roll film is exposed or you cancel the auto bracketing mode manually Continuous Mode C By pressing the shutter release button once the camera takes 3 or 2 shots in series With each press of the shutter release button the camera repeats auto bracketing The standard normal exposure value will be fixed when you take the first frame When the number of available frames of the current film is less than 3 or 2 in the auto bracketing mode the no mark blinks and the camera automatically cancels the auto bracketing mode When you want to cancel the auto bracketing mode turn the rear dial to change On to OF 47 4 4 Taking photos with the mirror up This function prevents mirror caused vibrations which may blur the image in close up photography when shutter spee
85. turn the power on Check the battery condition in the lower right corner of the top LCD display When replacing the batteries be sure to use six new batteries of the same type Do not mix different types of batteries or old batteries with new ones NEVER throw out batteries 12 2 3 Batteries for the back When the system is unpacked the first thing to do is to give the batteries a full charge In the Value Added Suitcase comes with two 7 2 volt Lithium lon batteries Only one battery is used in the P back at atime but it is recommended to charge both batteries fully before you start While charging the batteries you can still use the camera back if you connect it to the IEEE1394 FireWire port on your computer by using the 6pin FireWire The charger can adapt to voltages within a range of 110 to 250 volts It comes with an international set of source outlet adaptors placed in the suitcase utility compartment please select one that fits your outlet and mount it by sliding it in from the top Connect the unit to the outlet and charge the batteries approximately 2 5 to 3 hours NEVER throw out batteries when a battery does not work deliver the battery for appropriate disposal Purchasing extra batteries The Phase One P back comes with two 2500mAnh batteries If you need to purchase extra batteries Phase One recommend Canon BP 915 2500 mAh Due to difference in the tolerances of some third party batterie
86. ure Use this mode to stop motion M Manual mode Set this mode when you want to use special combinations of the aperture and shutter speed 4 Exposure metering mode is automatically set to average spot exposure metering before exposure metering is performed There are three exposure metering modes In the A mode the average brightness in the entire frame is measured with emphasis on the center of the frame The brightness at a specific spot in the center of the frame is metered in the S mode The A S mode automatically switches between these two modes depending on the contrasts in the picture 24 Average spot auto exposure metering Center weighted average spot exposuremetering Center spot exposure metering Exposure metering is performed after automatically selecting average spot exposure metering e Depending on the subject conditions center weighted average spot exposure metering is selected automatically and the correct exposure is measured e Spot exposure metering is automatically selected when the brightness of the spot exposure metering range becomes darker than the brightness of the entire screen e If there is very little difference between the spot exposure metering value and center weighted average exposure metering value the correct exposure level is obtained as the intermediate value The average brightness of the entire screen is measured emphasizing the center of the screen
87. uttons are locked the key icon is displayed just below WB 64 6 4 Playmode Play mode can be used to review zoom and delete images From the Main screen pressing the top left button the P back is set to Play mode In Play mode the top of the screen will show a menu bar In the right side of the menu bar the current image number and the number of images captured on the media is displayed In this example it shows number 5 out of 19 images Pressing the Up and Down buttons on the P back right hand side it is possible to browse through the images Holding down the Enter button while pressing the up and down icon will bring you to the first and last image accordingly Battery life and number of captures left are also shown in the menu bar Pressing the Play button on the P back top left hand button will step through the options available in the menu bar From left to right these are Review Zoom and Delete Pressing the Enter button on the P back bottom left hand button selects the option 65 View modes Play mode has four view modes or review modes Normal image display Exposure warning overlay Histogram overlay or File Info overlay After entering the Play mode press the Enter button to shift to the view mode you want Exposure warning overlay will knock out the highlight areas as a flashing color to warn about burned out areas in the image Histogram overlay wil
88. vides the possibility of changing the focus mode without changing grip of the body keep the focus selector on the camera body on either S or C to decide whether focusing single or continuously and decide whether to do autofocus or manual focus on the inner ring of the lens The focus ring is the outer ring on the lens use this ring to manually set the focus read more on focusing in the chapter 3 4 regarding autofocus 86 8 2 Function of the Phase One lens adaptor To mount the Phase One Multi Mount match the white dot on the camera up with the white dot on the Multi Mount and turn slowly clockwise NEVER use force to mount the ring When the Phase One Multi Mount is mounted you can fit Carl Zeiss Hasselblad V and Hasselblad 200series lenses on the camera 87 Producer specs limitations adaptor mount notice 8 3 List of alternative lenses i Arsat MC Arsat 30 f 3 5 fisheye Pentacon six Recommended digital lenses Arsat MC Arsat 45 f 3 5 Wide Angle Pentacon six Arsat MC PCS Arsat 45 f 3 5 Pentacon six shift Producer specs limitations adaptor mount notice Arsat MC PCS Arsat 55 4 5 Pentacon six shift Mamiya 28 f 4 5 AFD Mamiya 645AFD Sekor Arsat MC PCS Arsat 65 f 3 5 Pentacon six shift Mamiya 75 150 f 4 5 Mamiya 645AFD Sekor Arsat MC Arsat 80 f 2 8 Pentacon six l Arsat MC Arsat 600 f 8 0 Pentacon six Mirror Recommended lenses Lenses usable in combination with Phase One Multi Mount Mamiya 35 f 3 5 Mamiya 645AFD Carl Zeis
89. vigate to the eyeglass icon in the pan view and press the Play button to step to the next icon in the menu bar Or hold down the Exit button for more than 1 second Browsing inside Zoom While in the Zoom tool enlargement 1 2 or 3 holding down the Enter key will hide the two up and down indicators It is now possible to browse through the images by pressing the Up and Down buttons without leaving the Zoom functions This means that the exact same focus point can be evaluated on several pictures in a row by pressing Enter Up or Enter Down Delete Navigate to the delete function by pressing the play button When in the delete view press the Up and Down buttons to browse through images Pressing the Enter button brings up an X or a y checkmark Pressing Enter again will select y and delete the image Pressing the exit button will select X and cancel the deletion If Confirm Delete is set to Off in the Play Setup the X and y confirmation will be skipped and the image deleted immediately when pressing Enter while on the delete menu Exit the Play mode Exit the Play Setup at any time by holding down the Play button for two seconds 67 ISO 100 WEB Auto IlO Raw L Menu Play Setup Configuration Capture Setup File Format ISO WB 6 6 Menu Mode Pressing the lower left button sets the P back in Menu mode Entering Menu mode by press
90. when subject is in focus Caution mark AE lock indicator Flash charge indicator Flash auto adjustment mode mark A HYATT TOA EN 2 B A ATX A AF ToL me Multiple exposure mode mark Exposure compensation value Difference between metered and set exposure values pa a m Exposure mode mark Shutter speed Aperture ITE ISO 100 WB Auto WQ Raw L 2 The display The display on the camera housing will provide valuable information on shutterspeed aperture value also you find information on exposure program compensations see the drawing for explanation the most relevant information regarding the capture can be read on the bottom display in the viewer along with the auto focus mark indicating that the focus is in place The display on the back is a multifunctional display the menus changes depending on the status and choices you make Besides providing navigation the display on the back can work as preview screen 17 ITE Play ISO 100 WB Auto eR ELAS Menu DE 2 8 The buttons The back is equipped with four buttons these buttons will take you through all functions of the back and the buttons will change function to match the menu shown on the display Read more on the menus in the chapter regarding this 2 9 LED lights When the camera is powered up you will see a short blink in the green and red LED s in the right hand side of the display and you will hear a
91. wo gt nsodx pveds ynNysS siny de jo sdais g V Bu s jenu ON suomun wo sn 5 MP IAJOAO SUOI OUN WO snd LO e0 8 0 Lenses and Multi Mount Phase One provides the widest range of possibilities when it comes to lenses this increases the possible creative solutions for the photographer This chapter is looking closer at some possible lenses but it is worth noticing that there are more lenses usable than what we show here The enthusiastic user can find loads of information on the internet as well as mount adaptors like the Phase One Multi Mount Phase One will of course always recommend our products but we are well aware that creativity will only grow co operation and by using the free market and free choices that follows the market Please note errors or damage caused by thirds party products is not covered by the warranty test new product with curious caution 8 1 Functions of the Phase One lens The Phase One 80mm f 2 8 a sharp new and well tested digital photography prepared lens The lens is mounted by aligning the white dot on the lens right in front of the white dot on the camerabody carefully mount the lens by turning it clockwise until a clicksound is heard if you feel resistance or if you hear a grate like sound stop and retry NEVER use force when mounting the lens it should always slide in without resistance The lens has 2 rings the inner ring pro
92. xposure compensation function Exposure compensation can also be used when you want to intentionally create overexposed or underexposed pictures 1 When exposure compensation button A is pressed appears on the external LCD When the front or rear dial is turned counterclockwise the exposure is increased conversely when it is turned clockwise it is decreased The exposure compensation value can be checked on the external LCD or LCD inside the viewfinder 2 After taking the pictures press exposure compensation button A again to return the exposure compensation value to 0 The exposure compensation value mark on the external LCD is cleared and the exposure compensation function is released After taking pictures using the exposure compensation feature be sure to return the exposure compensation dial to the O position Exposure compensation is also possible during AE lock The shutter speed changes with exposure compensation in manual mode M Display of the exposure compensation of the viewfinder LCD Without usage of Metz Flash Exposure Mode Exposure Compensation display Program AE Aperture priority AE The set value is displayed Shutter Priority AE i 4 Manual mode The difference between the metered value and the set exposure value is displayed Synchro mode Not displayed 26 m Normal PHASEONE Half press Release position 3 4 Focus modes If autofocus AF is des
93. your experiences and get assistance from other Phase One owners as well as from Phase One s Technical Support team Some Phase One partners offer on line support forums hosted from their own web pages Please note that these forums are governed by separate rules Phase One offers no guarantees and assumes no responsibility or liability with respect to the support provided by our local partners On Line Support You can contact Phase One Technical Support directly by creating an on line support case on http support phaseone com Phase One Technical Support will do it s best to answer your question as quickly as possible 105

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