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Optechs Digital
Guest
Wow! What a week it is has been, I don't recall a more exciting or successful product launch ever.
We spent most of the day with Murray Elliott and Claus Pedersen of Phase One yesterday looking at and training on the new IQ180 back. I have to say that this is everything as advertised and what we have all hoped for for so long. The new screen alone would have been enough to make me happy, but this along with all other enhancements truly make this line of backs a home run in my opinion.
Some of the things that really stood out for us were:
Multi tool display. It was fantastic to be able to have certain tools displayed along side of the image. For example, the histogram and highlight warning can have their own separate windows next to the the image view. We believe the user will be able to chose which tools he or she would like to have displayed here. We thought it would be nice to have both an image overview and a 100% view both on display at the same time. Or perhaps focus mask along with overview.
Quick magnify tool up to 400%. This tool is very fast and unbelievable resolution. A double tap of the screen immediately takes you to a 100% view.
The overall speed of these tools was great. Everything was almost immediate.
Familiar 4 button architecture remains with an improved, more positive response. These buttons can be completely ignored by simply accessing the intuitive touch screen.
We really like the redesigned chassis built out of a single block of aluminum. It feels indestructible and looks modern.
The fully enclosed battery adds to the robust design and clean look.
Everybody will love the new CF card door and removal system, it will even work well with huge hands.
Sadly, we could not try the live view mode on an Alpa as it was not active on this particular pre production unit. But even without this feature i can already see that the IQ backs with or without live view mode are the perfect companion to any technical camera system.
Fantastic upgrade programs are available for these backs and details on a "crossgrade" program will be released soon.
For those in the Northwest that are interesting in seeing the IQ backs, please watch for our upcoming Northwest Road Show events to be held in Seattle and Portland late February and early March.
We really think these new backs are something to be excited about and we can't wait for delivery!
Best Regards from Seattle,
Paul
We spent most of the day with Murray Elliott and Claus Pedersen of Phase One yesterday looking at and training on the new IQ180 back. I have to say that this is everything as advertised and what we have all hoped for for so long. The new screen alone would have been enough to make me happy, but this along with all other enhancements truly make this line of backs a home run in my opinion.
Some of the things that really stood out for us were:
Multi tool display. It was fantastic to be able to have certain tools displayed along side of the image. For example, the histogram and highlight warning can have their own separate windows next to the the image view. We believe the user will be able to chose which tools he or she would like to have displayed here. We thought it would be nice to have both an image overview and a 100% view both on display at the same time. Or perhaps focus mask along with overview.
Quick magnify tool up to 400%. This tool is very fast and unbelievable resolution. A double tap of the screen immediately takes you to a 100% view.
The overall speed of these tools was great. Everything was almost immediate.
Familiar 4 button architecture remains with an improved, more positive response. These buttons can be completely ignored by simply accessing the intuitive touch screen.
We really like the redesigned chassis built out of a single block of aluminum. It feels indestructible and looks modern.
The fully enclosed battery adds to the robust design and clean look.
Everybody will love the new CF card door and removal system, it will even work well with huge hands.
Sadly, we could not try the live view mode on an Alpa as it was not active on this particular pre production unit. But even without this feature i can already see that the IQ backs with or without live view mode are the perfect companion to any technical camera system.
Fantastic upgrade programs are available for these backs and details on a "crossgrade" program will be released soon.
For those in the Northwest that are interesting in seeing the IQ backs, please watch for our upcoming Northwest Road Show events to be held in Seattle and Portland late February and early March.
We really think these new backs are something to be excited about and we can't wait for delivery!
Best Regards from Seattle,
Paul
) aren't the most patient people....hope you are at the computer and not kicking back martinis 
