Phase One (company)
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| Type | Corporation |
|---|---|
| Industry | Digital Imaging |
| Founded | Denmark (1993) |
| Headquarters | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Key people |
Samir Léhaff, Founder Henrik O. Håkonsson, CEO |
| Products | Cameras, Digital backs, Lenses, RAW Processing Software, Photo management software, Camera control software |
| Revenue |
 DKK 278 million (2011)[1] |
| Operating income |
DKK 111 million (2011)[1] |
| Net income |
DKK 30 million (2011)[1] |
| Employees | 300 |
| Subsidiaries |
Phase One U.S Inc. Phase One Germany Phase One China Phase One Japan Leaf Imaging Mamiya Digital Imaging |
| Website |
phaseone.com help.phaseone.com industrial.phaseone.com blog.phaseone.com mamiyaleaf.com Phase One on Facebook Phase One on Twitter Phase One on Google+ Phase One on YouTube |
| References: Company is an employee owned organization. | |
Phase One is a Danish company specializing in high-end digital photography equipment and software. It manufactures open platform based medium format camera systems and solutions. Their own RAW processing software, Capture One, supports many DSLRs besides their backs.
PODAS workshops (Phase One Digital Artist Series) is a series of worldwide photography workshops designed for digital photographers interested in working with medium format, high-resolution cameras. PODAS is a part of the Phase One educational division. Each attendee receives a Phase One digital camera system for the duration of the workshop.[2]
Products
Cameras
In 2009, Phase One purchased a major stake in Japanese Mamiya and the two companies develop products together.
- Phase One 645DF+
- Phase One 645DF (discontinued)
- Phase One 645AF (discontinued)
- Phase One iXA (aerial)
- Phase One iXR (reproduction)
The Phase One 645DF+ and 645DF cameras are medium format cameras which support both focal plane and leaf shutter lenses with shutter speeds ranging from 1/4000s to 60 minutes and flash synchronization up to 1/1600 sec.[3][4] Among the new features on the 645DF+ are:[5]
- Fast and accurate auto focus especially in low contrast environments
- Custom focus fine-tuning adjustment
- Rechargeable Li-ion battery with up to 10,000 captures on one charge
- Rugged construction for high volume production use
The Phase One V-Grip Air vertical grip is compatible with the 645DF+/645DF. The V-Grip Air supports a Profoto Air flash trigger for wireless flash synchronization.[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 was the first company to launch a medium format digital back with a CMOS/Active pixel sensor: The IQ250. All Phase One digital backs launched prior to the IQ250 have sensors based on the CCD (Charge-coupled device) technology.
Lenses
The 645DF+ is compatible with the following lenses:
- Phase One Digital focal plane lenses
- Schneider Kreuznach leaf shutter lenses
- Mamiya 645 AFD lenses
- Compatible with Hasselblad V and Pentacon 6 (via multimount adaptor)[9]
Phase One branded, produced by Mamiya
- AF 28mm f/4.5 Aspherical
- AF 35mm f/3.5
- AF 45mm f/2.8
- AF 80mm f/2.8
- MF 120mm f/4 Macro
- AF 120mm f/4 Macro
- AF 150mm f/2.8
- AF 75-150mm f/4.5
Phase One branded, produced by Hartblei
- MF 45mm f/3.5 T/S
Schneider Kreuznach
- LS 28mm f/4.5 Aspherical
- LS 55mm f/2.8
- LS 80mm f/2.8
- LS 110mm f/2.8
- MF 120mm f/5.6 T/S
- LS 150mm f/3.5
- LS 240mm f/4.5 IF
- LS 75-150mm f/4.0-5.6
Digital backs
IQ2 Series
| Model | Sensor Size | Resolution (Sensor+ Mode) | Active Pixels | ISO range (Sensor+ Mode) | Dynamic range | Frames per Second (Sensor+ Mode) | Lens conversion factor | Display | Storage | Host Connection | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IQ280 | 53.7 x 40.4 mm | 80 MP (20 MP), 16 bit | 10328 x 7760 | 35–800 (140 - 3200) | 13 f-stops | 0.7 / (0.9) | 1.0 | 3.2-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 | 60.5 MP (15 MP), 16 bit | 8984 x 6732 | 50–800 (200 - 3200) | 12.5 f-stops | 1.0 / (1.4) | 1.0 | 2013 | |||
| IQ260 Achromatic | 53.9 x 40.4 mm | 60.5 MP (N/A), 16 bit | 8984 x 6732 | 50–800 (200 - 3200) | 12.5 f-stops | 1.0 / (1.4) | 1.0 | 2013 | |||
| IQ250 | 44.0 x 33.0 mm | 50.0 MP (N/A) | 8280 x 6208 | 100 - 6400 | 14 f-stops | 1.2 | 1.0 | 2014 |
IQ1 Series
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 | Resolution (Sensor+ Mode) | Active Pixels | ISO range (Sensor+ Mode) | Dynamic range | Frames per Second (Sensor+ Mode) | Lens conversion factor | Display | Storage | Host Connection | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IQ180 | 53.7 x 40.4 mm | 80 MP (20 MP), 16 bit | 10328 x 7760 | 35–800 (140 - 3200) | 12.5 f-stops | 0.7 / (0.9) | 1.0 | 3.2-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 | 60.5 MP (15 MP), 16 bit | 8984 x 6732 | 50–800 (200 - 3200) | 12.5 f-stops | 1.0 / (1.4) | 1.0 | 2011 | |||
| IQ140 | 43.9 x 32.9 mm, | 40 MP (10 MP), 16 bit | 7320 x 5484 | 50–800 (200 - 3200) | 12 f-stops | 1.2 / (1.8) | 1.25 | 2011 |
P+ Series
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:
- Phase One IXR Camera
- DT RCam Reprographic Camera
- DT RG3040 Reprographic System
- DT RGC180 Capture Cradle
- BC100 Book Capture System
- DT Film Scanning Kit
Imaging software
- Capture One v7
- Capture One 7 PRO
- Capture One 7 DB
- Capture One 7 Express
- Capture One v6 (Discontinued)
- Capture One 6 PRO
- Capture One 6 DB
- Capture One 6 Express
- Capture Pilot (available on the Apple App Store)
- Media Pro 1 (formerly known as Microsoft Expression Media and iView MediaPro)
- Capture One v5 (Discontinued)
- Capture One 5 PRO
- Capture One 5 DB
- Capture One 5
- Capture One v4 (Discontinued)
- Capture One 4 PRO
- Capture One 4 DB
- Capture One 4
- Capture One v3.x (Discontinued)
- Capture One PRO
- Capture One DB
- Capture One LE
- Lightphase Capture 2.x (Discontinued, changed name to "Capture One" from version 2.7)
- Portrait One (Discontinued)
- Portrait One Executive
- Portrait One Lite
- Portrait One Sales
Product release in chronological order
- IQ250 - 2014
- IQ280, IQ260, IQ260 Achomatic - 2013
- Phase One 645DF+ - 2012
- Phase One iXR, Phase One iXA - 2012
- IQ180, IQ160, IQ140 - 2011
- P40+ - 2009
- Phase One 645DF - 2009
- P65+ - 2008
- Phase One 645AF - 2008
- P20+, P21+, P25+, P30+, and P45+ - 2007
- P21, P30, and P45 - 2005
- P20 and P25 - 2004
- H25 - 2003
- H101 (H10 11 MP, Hasselblad H1 design) - 2002
- H10 (11 MP) - 2002
- H5 and H10 6 MP (Re-branded Lightphase) - 2002
- PowerPhase FX+ - 2002
- H20 - 2001
- PowerPhase FX - 2000
- LightPhase (645 versions and BB03) - 1999
- LightPhase (BB02) - 1999
- LightPhase (BB01) - 1998/1999
- LightPhase (BB00) - 1998
- PowerPhase - 1997
- StudioKit - 1996
- PhotoPhase (+) - 1995/1996
- CB6x and FC70 - 1993
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Public accounts". August 18, 2013. Retrieved August 18, 2013.
- ↑ "PODAS at Phase One". Phaseone.com. Retrieved 2012-01-18.
- ↑ "Phase One 645DF+". specular.com.au. Retrieved 2013-01-07.
- ↑ "Phase One DF Medium Format Body". Captureintegration.com. Retrieved 2011-06-22.
- ↑ "Phase One 645DF+". specular.com.au. Retrieved 2013-01-07.
- ↑ "V-Grip Air". Phaseone.com. Retrieved 2011-06-22.
- ↑ "iXR". Phaseone.com. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
- ↑ "iXA". Phaseone.com. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
- ↑ "Phase One DF tech specs". Phaseone.com. Retrieved 2011-06-22.
- ↑ "80 Megapixels and The Beginning of a New Era in Medium Format". Luminous-landscape.com. Retrieved 2011-06-22.
- Reviews
- photoartsmonthly.com: On location with the Phase One IQ180
- shutterbug.com: Phase One 645DF With Touchscreen IQ160 Back: An Integrated Medium Format System
- rangefinderonline.com: First exposure: Phase One IQ180 Digital Back
- pdnonline.com: 2011 Photo Gear of the Year
- news.cnet.com: Phase One IQ180: 80 megapixels of lavish color
- dxomark.com: Phase One IQ 180: the new king of all sensors
- luminous-landscape.com: More Than Megapixels - Phase One IQ180 in The Field
- wired.com: What Would You Do With 80 Million Pixels? (IQ180)
- Phase One material
- List of serial number prefix to identify model of camera back
- Official Press release announcing Phase One becoming major shareholder in Mamiya Digital Imaging
- Official Press release announcing Phase One starting the new subsidiary "Leaf Imaging"
- Official Press release announcing Phase One cooperation with Schneider Kreuznach to develop lenses