Phase One (company)

For other uses, see Phase 1 (disambiguation).
Phase One A/S.
Subsidiary
Industry Digital Imaging
Founded Denmark (1993)
Headquarters Copenhagen, Denmark
Key people
 Samir Léhaff, Founder
Henrik O. Håkonsson, CEO
Products Cameras, Digital backs, Lenses, RAW Processing Software, Photo management software, Camera control software
Revenue Increase DKK 294 million (2012)[1]
Increase DKK 126 million (2012)[1]
Increase DKK 30 million (2012)[1]
Number of employees
 300
Parent Silverfleet Capital
Subsidiaries Phase One U.S Inc.
Phase One Germany
Phase One China
Phase One Japan
Leaf Imaging
Mamiya Digital Imaging
Website phaseone.com
help.phaseone.com
industrial.phaseone.com
blog.phaseone.com
mamiyaleaf.com
Phase One on Facebook
Phase One on Twitter
Phase One on Google+
Phase One on YouTube
Footnotes / references
Company is partially an employee owned organization.

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

PODAS workshops (Phase One Digital Artist Series) is a series of worldwide photography workshops designed for digital photographers interested in working with medium format, high-resolution cameras. PODAS is a part of the Phase One educational division. Each attendee receives a Phase One digital camera system for the duration of the workshop.[2]

On 18 February 2014 it was announced that UK-based private equity firm Silverfleet Capital would acquire a 60% majority stake in the company.[3]

Products

Cameras

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

The Phase One 645DF+ and 645DF cameras are medium format cameras which support both focal plane and leaf shutter lenses with shutter speeds ranging from 1/4000s to 60 minutes and flash synchronization up to 1/1600 sec.[4][5] Among the new features on the 645DF+ are:[4]

The Phase One V-Grip Air vertical grip is compatible with the 645DF+/645DF. The V-Grip Air supports a Profoto Air flash trigger for wireless flash synchronization.[6]

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

In 2012, Phase One released two specialty cameras: iXR[7] which is made specifically for reproduction and iXA[8] which is made specifically for aerial photography. Both uses the 645 lenses as the normal 645 cameras. Main difference on this camera is they have no viewfinder and very few mechanical moving parts.

In 2013, Phase One signed a collaborative distribution agreement with Digital Transitions (DT) to deliver advanced digitization solutions for cultural heritage preservation imaging projects worldwide (Repro camera solutions). The range of Digital Transitions digitization equipment includes a multitude of reprographic benches, purpose-built reprographic cameras, specialized book copy stations, film scanning kits, and accessories that are designed to host the line of Phase One digital capture hardware and Capture One software.

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

In 2015, Phase One introduced the XF camera system. A new digital camera platform, medium format system. At the same time, the IQ3 series digital backs were introduced. This included the IQ3 50MP based on the previous IQ250, the IQ3 60MP based on the previous IQ260 and the newly introduced IQ3 80MP which includes a new CCD (Charge-coupled device) sensor exclusive to Phase One.

Lenses

The 645XF is compatible with the following lenses:

The 645DF+ is compatible with the following lenses:

Phase One branded, produced by Mamiya

Phase One branded, produced by Hartblei

Schneider Kreuznach

Schneider Kreuznach 80mm f/2.8
Schneider Kreuznach 80mm f/2.8 rear

Digital backs

IQ3 Series

Model Sensor Size Sensor Type Resolution (Sensor+ Mode) Active Pixels ISO range (Sensor+ Mode) Dynamic range Frames per Second (Sensor+ Mode) Lens conversion factor Display Storage Host Connection Released
IQ3 100MP 53.7 x 40.4 mm CMOS 101 MP (N/A), 16 bit 11608 x 8708 50–12800 (N/A) 15 f-stops 0.7 / (N/A) 1.0 3.2-inch 1.5-megapixel Retina-type multi touchscreen CF up to UDMA 6 IEE1394b Firewire800, USB3 / USB2 and WiFi 2016
IQ3 80MP 53.7 x 40.4 mm CCD 80 MP (20 MP), 16 bit 10328 x 7760 50–800 (140 - 3200) 13 f-stops 0.7 / (0.9) 1.0 2015
IQ3 60MP 53.9 x 40.4 mm CCD 60.5 MP (15 MP), 16 bit 8984 x 6732 50–800 (200 - 3200) 13 f-stops 1.0 / (1.4) 1.0 2015
IQ3 50MP 44.0 x 33.0 mm CMOS 51 MP (N/A), 14 bit 8280 x 6208 100 - 6400 14 f-stops 1.2 1.3 2015

IQ2 Series

Model Sensor Size Sensor Type Resolution (Sensor+ Mode) Active Pixels ISO range (Sensor+ Mode) Dynamic range Frames per Second (Sensor+ Mode) Lens conversion factor Display Storage Host Connection Released
IQ280 53.7 x 40.4 mm CCD 80 MP (20 MP), 16 bit 10328 x 7760 35–800 (140 - 3200) 13 f-stops 0.7 / (0.9) 1.0 3.2-inch 1.5-megapixel Retina-type multi touchscreen CF up to UDMA 6 IEE1394b Firewire800, USB3 / USB2 and WiFi 2013
IQ260 53.9 x 40.4 mm CCD 60.5 MP (15 MP), 16 bit 8984 x 6732 50–800 (200 - 3200) 13 f-stops 1.0 / (1.4) 1.0 2013
IQ260 Achromatic 53.9 x 40.4 mm CCD 60.5 MP (N/A), 16 bit 8984 x 6732 50–800 (200 - 3200) 13 f-stops 1.0 / (1.4) 1.0 2013
IQ250 44.0 x 33.0 mm CMOS 50.0 MP (N/A), 14 bit 8280 x 6208 100 - 6400 14 f-stops 1.2 1.3 2014

IQ1 Series

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

The IQ series Phase One backs include many industry-first innovations. It is the first camera to utilize a USB 3 connection. At the time of the release, this is not very widespread but USB 3 is backward compatible with USB 2. Also, it is the first camera to include a high resolution multi-touch display, which is similar to the "Retina" screen used in the iPhone 4.[10]

Model Sensor Size Sensor Type Resolution (Sensor+ Mode) Active Pixels ISO range (Sensor+ Mode) Dynamic range Frames per Second (Sensor+ Mode) Lens conversion factor Display Storage Host Connection Released
IQ180 53.7 x 40.4 mm CCD 80 MP (20 MP), 16 bit 10328 x 7760 35–800 (140 - 3200) 12.5 f-stops 0.7 / (0.9) 1.0 3.2-inch 1.5-megapixel Retina-type multi touchscreen CF up to UDMA 6 IEE1394b Firewire800 and USB3 / USB2 2011
IQ160 53.9 x 40.4 mm CCD 60.5 MP (15 MP), 16 bit 8984 x 6732 50–800 (200 - 3200) 12.5 f-stops 1.0 / (1.4) 1.0 2011
IQ150 44.0 x 33.0 mm CMOS 50.0 MP (N/A), 16 bit 8280 x 6208 100 - 6400 14 f-stops 1.2 1.3 2014
IQ140 43.9 x 32.9 mm, CCD 40 MP (10 MP), 16 bit 7320 x 5484 50–800 (200 - 3200) 12 f-stops 1.2 / (1.8) 1.25 2011

P+ Series

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

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

P Series

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

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

H Series

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

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

Scan Backs

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

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

Repro camera solutions

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

Phase One repro camera solutions include the following products:

Imaging software

Product release in reverse chronological order

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Public accounts". Retrieved 9 March 2014.
  2. ↑ "PODAS at Phase One". Phaseone.com. Retrieved 2012-01-18.
  3. ↑ "Silverfleet Capital to invest in Phase One A/S". silverfleetcapital.com. 18 February 2014. Retrieved 9 March 2014.
  4. 1 2 "Phase One 645DF+". specular.com.au. Retrieved 2013-01-07.
  5. ↑ "Phase One DF Medium Format Body". Captureintegration.com. Retrieved 2011-06-22.
  6. ↑ "V-Grip Air". Phaseone.com. Retrieved 2011-06-22.
  7. ↑ "iXR". Phaseone.com. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
  8. ↑ "iXA". Phaseone.com. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
  9. 1 2 "Phase One DF tech specs". Phaseone.com. Retrieved 2011-06-22.
  10. ↑ "80 Megapixels and The Beginning of a New Era in Medium Format". Luminous-landscape.com. Retrieved 2011-06-22.
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