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New Phase One ariel and repro cameras

Stefan Steib

Active member
Phase One introduces two specialist high-end camera systems - British Journal of Photography

With interest I see that Phase One has now understood that for many applications a mirrorless Body is the only way to go. it shows that Hartblei was -again- dead right with our HCam-B1. And again we are copied as with the lenses. But there is a big difference - we use the Canon Bajonett mount and can go much shorter with wideangles whereas the Phase Solution is limited for 28mm and the Flange focal range of the Phase lenses.
I think it also may be discussed as how good the life view may work without an alternative finder. But definitely if there is a CMOS coming this is the right move .

greetings from Lindenberg
Stefan
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Guy Mancuso

Administrator, Instructor
1) Phase One iXA Medium Format Aerial Camera System

2) Phase One iXR Dedicated Digital Reproduction Camera System

THE TWO*PRESS RELEASES:

Phase One Launches iXA*

Medium Format Aerial Camera System

Dedicated medium-format aerial photography camera system delivers exceptional image quality and value

COPENHAGEN, April 02, 2012--Phase One, the world’s leading pro photography equipment provider, *today announced the Phase One iXA camera system, a fully integrated aerial camera system specifically designed to meet the exacting needs of aerial photography, with features that rival large-format cameras at a fraction of their price.

Developed with leading experts and engineers in the field, the iXA has been built to streamlines the image capture and processing workflow. This camera is a major addition to existing aerial camera implementations that Phase One already provides to its partners in the industry. *With a choice of 80 megapixel or 60 megapixel models, in either RGB or NIR versions, the iXA is easily incorporated into existing or new systems, making it the perfect solution for both integrators and end users looking for a rugged, high-quality robust aerial camera system.*

The Phase One iXA’s rugged construction incorporates 6061 aluminum alloy to enable a robust solution capable of superior performance under tough aerial conditions, while secured connectors firmly hold cables in place. Designed for flexibility and scalability, the iXA operates effectively either in single or in a multiple camera configuration, capturing synchronized images within 100 microseconds of each other and eliminating post production sync issues. *

The Phase One iXA offers high dynamic range and detailed image quality, with outstanding image sharpness and excellent color with Phase One’s range of Schneider-Kreuznach internal electronically controlled leaf shutters and Phase One digital lenses. The Phase One SDK software provides control over critical exposure parameters such as ISO, shutter speed, aperture and capture during the flight and includes interface components for custom applications to work with the iXA camera system in a production set up. *

The Phase One iXA camera system is developed manufactured by Phase One Industrial, a division which was formed in 2011 with a focus on providing advanced imaging solutions for special applications such as aerial photogrammetry, machine vision and fine art reproduction. These growing market segments will benefit from two decades of high-end photographic equipment and imaging software development experience.

Dov Kalinski, General Manger of Phase One Industrial said, "The iXA camera system offers great value to the market with its extremely high performance and cost-effective price. Phase One has spared no effort in developing a truly integrated aerial camera system."*

Listed at just 45,000 EUR / 60,000 USD for the 80MP version and 40,000 EUR / 53,000 USD for the 60MP version, the iXA offers a highly competitive price performance ratio that is second to none in the medium/large format aerial photography market. Shipping for the iXA camera system will commence as of May, 2012.*

For additional information, please visit Phase One Industrial Products *

For sales inquiries please write to [email protected]

About Phase One * *

Phase One is the world’s leader in open-platform based medium format camera systems and solutions. Phase One medium format cameras, digital backs and lenses are designed to deliver superior quality image capture and investment value. Phase One’s Capture One and Media Pro software helps streamline capture and post-production processes for both medium format and DSLR cameras. Phase One products are known for their quality, flexibility and speed enabling pro photographers shooting in a wide range of formats to achieve their creative visions without compromise. *
For more information, please visit Phase One at camera systems and image software. Follow Phase One on Twitter at Phase One (@PhaseOneWW) on Twitter and on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Phase-One/184811514906561*



Phase One Introduces the iXR*

Dedicated Digital Reproduction Camera System

Fully integrated medium-format digital reproduction camera system enables control over the entire image reproduction workflow

COPENHAGEN, April 02, 2012 -- Phase One, the world’s leading pro photography equipment provider, today announced the Phase One iXR camera system -- the world’s first medium format dedicated digital reproduction camera system.*

The Phase One iXR is a robust, fully-integrated digital camera system designed to excel at high-quality digitization such as fine art reproduction and diverse industrial applications. The Phase One iXR’s outstanding image quality, full automation and rugged engineering make it a compelling new solution for digital reproduction.

The Phase One iXR was built from the ground up to meet the exacting needs of the reproduction photographer and was designed to streamline workflow by enabling full control of the entire process. Using the iXR camera system with Phase One’s Capture One workflow software, photographers can take advantage of remote focus and easily move from live view to capture at the click of a mouse. The iXR incorporates a rugged industrial design that has done away with both the mirror and viewfinder to reduce moving parts and subsequent vibrations; its tough aircraft grade aluminum alloy camera body delivers a real workhorse solution capable of high-quality performance under the most demanding conditions.*

The Phase One iXR is one of the first products being offered by Phase One Industrial. Formed in 2011, Phase One Industrial is a division of Phase One dedicated to research, development and manufacturing of specialized industrial camera systems. Phase One Industrial camera systems are built specifically for industrial applications such as fine art reproduction, machine vision and aerial photogrammetry and provide advanced hardware and imaging software solutions that meet the unique requirements of their users.

Dov Kalinski, General Manger of Phase One Industrial said, "We are very proud of the new Phase One iXR camera system and its elegant combination of medium format image quality and robust industrial design that offers photographers full control over their entire workflows. A new camera body, Phase One’s Capture One workflow software and high-end optics offer a full-package solution for the reproduction industry."

The iXR camera system is available in three different configurations – 80MP, 60MP and 40MP. The iXR is also available as a stand-alone camera body for existing Phase One digital back owners. Prices for a complete iXR camera system including lens begin at EUR 22,990 / USD 29,990. The iXR will be available for shipping as of May, 2012. All orders and inquiries should be directed to Phase One’s worldwide network of professional photography partners at camera systems and image software.

For additional information, please visit industrial.phaseone.com *

About Phase One

Phase One is the world’s leader in open-platform based medium format camera systems and solutions. Phase One medium format cameras, digital backs and lenses are designed to deliver superior quality image capture and investment value.Phase One’s Capture One and Media Pro software helps streamline capture and post-production processes for both medium format and DSLR cameras. Phase One products are known for their quality, flexibility and speed enabling pro photographers shooting in a wide range of formats to achieve their creative visions without compromise. *

For more information, please visit Phase One at camera systems and image software. Follow Phase One on Twitter at Phase One (@PhaseOneWW) on Twitter and on Facebook at: Phase One | Facebook * Phase One is an employee-owned company based in Copenhagen with offices in New York, London, Tokyo, Cologne and Hong Kong. **



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dougpeterson

Workshop Member
These are intended for very specialized markets: Art Repro and Aerial Photography.

Both require:
- very good lens quality, but no need for wide angles
- very infrequent focusing (focus once, shoot many frames)
- very physically stable cameras (lots of vibration in a plane shaking the camera, desire for extremely little shutter vibration in art repro when using continuous lights)
- focus that is fully lockable and won't drift, even a little, even over the course of many hours/days
- the ability to change settings remotely (camera is under plane or mounted on repro stand)
- extreme durability, both markets may take 10,000 photos a day, every day, for years.

Even if this isn't a camera body that is intended for landscape, architecture, fashion, portrait, or any other "standard" photography. That doesn't mean this announcement shouldn't interest anyone here. This announcement has several implications:
- Team Phase One is financially sound enough to take on MAJOR specialty projects at the same time they are working on more mainstream products
- Phase One has done the R+D and IP for mirror less bodies, high-durability bodies, remote controllability, and focus which doesn't drift when the camera is oriented vertically.

I'm not saying all these features would make it to a future body. But research for specialty products often influence features/design of mainstream products.
 

Guy Mancuso

Administrator, Instructor
Have to say the title to this thread is completely misleading. It should read Phase introduces two specialized cameras. Nothing more nothing less and not a advertising plug for something else.
 

dougpeterson

Workshop Member
As a point of interest regarding speciality cameras Digital Transitions Department of Cultural Heritage developed it's own camera body for similar reasons, the RCAM. The RCAM is installed at many of the countries most revered institutions. I just got back from Princeton which just added two more RCAMs last week (beautiful campus by the way!).

Both the RCAM and the Phase One iXR allow Art Reproduction clients a body with no viewfinder, leaf shutter lenses (nearly zero net motion when the shutter fires), remote control of aperture/shutter/shutter-release. The difference? Lens choices. The iXR uses the same lenses as the Phase One DF, while the RCAM uses Schneider and Rodenstock digital lenses.
 

gazwas

Active member
So this is the camera body that has been hinted at recently but obviously not the one that the majority of us are waiting for.

So it seems the DF replacement is still some way off into the future. :(
 
V

Vivek

Guest
And for a second I thought it is something interesting.... back to sleep :)
I have to agree with this. This is just another digital back. The "mirrorless body" is highly misleading in the current day/technology context.
 

Steve Hendrix

Well-known member
I have to agree with this. This is just another digital back. The "mirrorless body" is highly misleading in the current day/technology context.

I don't think anyone was expecting anything on a more mainstream camera body until later this year or early next anyway. This is a nice little bonus. And while I agree the technologies in these cameras are not apples and apples equivalents to the same technology in say, a 645 camera body, I strongly believe it does present challenges and learning opportunities on many different fronts, including an interior camera that communicates fully with lens and digital back with no mirror assembly or electronics to control it that must communicate with other components.

There are also some advanced communications enabled (single power source, multiple camera configurations, etc.) that can provide good experience for a future camera that starts from scratch, from an electronics standpoint. While I don't expect a mainstream 645 (or thereabouts) camera to have the same build quality as these industrial designs, it is nice to see a working camera that certainly defies the term "plasticky".


I find it very positive, even from the standpoint of Phase One's success. It makes perfect sense for them to leverage and diversify their technology.


Steve Hendrix
 

vjbelle

Well-known member
I certainly would like to see how Phase has overcome the 'Traveling' 110 lens issue. My 110, along with others, will not stay in focus if tilted downward. The front of the lens simply slides/turns all the way out..... regardless if in manual or auto focus. That would make art repro impossible.... at least with that lens. :eek:

Victor
 

Ben Rubinstein

Active member
Took delivery of a DF with 40 megapixel back for just 1000 euro less (and that was for a refurb!) specifically and only for use with a repro set up, just two weeks ago.
 

Steve Hendrix

Well-known member
Took delivery of a DF with 40 megapixel back for just 1000 euro less (and that was for a refurb!) specifically and only for use with a repro set up, just two weeks ago.

Surely you can work something out with your dealer. If this was presented to us from one of our customers, I see no issue standing in the way of that.


Steve Hendrix
 

dougpeterson

Workshop Member
Ben, I'd talk to your dealer. If you took delivery two weeks ago I suspect they can work with you and Phase One to make sure you're happy with where you end up; we would. Of course I can't speak on their behalf. Let us know how it goes for you.

Edit: oops, sorry for the double post Steve. But at least we agree!
 

kdphotography

Well-known member
So this is the camera body that has been hinted at recently but obviously not the one that the majority of us are waiting for.

So it seems the DF replacement is still some way off into the future. :(
Nonsense, Gareth! The Phase iXa aerial camera is the excuse you've been waiting for to buy your own airplane....

:ROTFL:

Think of it as landscape photography from a different angle... :D
 

gazwas

Active member
Yes, it's one thing explaining to the wife you've bought a new set of Gitzo legs or Arca head to go with your new camera but an aeroplane! :ROTFL:
 
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