Phase One Achromatic digital backs - links on the web

[JeffK]

Not alot of information out there for achromatic digital backs. Starting a thread to try and create a place for links to resources.

 

[JeffK]

This video from 6 yrs back with Raymond was what inspired me to look at an achromatic digital back to replace my 4x5.

Phase One IQ260 Achromatic - Raymond Chak v6

 

[JeffK]

Another one with fine art photographer, Bernd Radtke, as he visits the old olympic village in Berlin.

Going black and white with the IQ260 Achromatic in Berlin

 

[lance_schad]

Here is a video review that Ted Forbes did a few years back on the IQ3-100 Achromatic. He , Rod Clark (Wine Country Filters) and David Brookover took it out for a weekend.
Ted Forbes IQ3-100 Achromatic Video

Lance

 

[tcdeveau]

2021 video from Phase One:

Achromatic Articles from Capture Integration, our forum sponsor

Phase One Achromatic Articles - Capture Integration

www.captureintegration.com

P1 Article with Canadian black and white photographer Mark Koegel:

Exploring the beauty of black & white photography with the IQ4 150MP Achromatic

Experience the pinnacle of achromatic photography with the IQ4 150MP Achromatic camera. Discover black & white imaging precision today!

photography.phaseone.com

Some flower photography with the IQ4:

Phase One IQ4 Achromatic – UV imaging of flowers | JMC Scientific Consulting Ltd

 

[rayt]

I would love to see some prints made with the Phase One Achromatic back. Looking at images on the screen isn’t enough.

 

[Gerd]

I would love to see some prints made with the Phase One Achromatic back. Looking at images on the screen isn’t enough.

I print IQ4 Achromatic data using an Epson 9500 Spectro with a width of 44" and a length of ( more or less ) any length. The printouts are excellent.

Your statement "that you like to see prints and images on the screen are not enough" is understandable, but not quite to the point. When printing, you have a lot of variables - just the choice of paper or the profiles used make very big differences. Not to mention everything else that is done in post-processing.

From a purely objective point of view - with IQ4 Achromatic you get the best basic files without "bayer pattern demosaicing" for printing that you can currently get on the market. How the print is then implemented is actually a completely different story...

Greeting Gerd

 

[Digitalcameraman]

Check out this article I published showing the various effects with the Phase One Achromatic Backs I had captured in various areas. I would be glad to help you understand any of the combinations and what you can expect to get with IQ260/IQ3 100 and IQ4 150.

Chris Snipes, Author at Capture Integration

www.captureintegration.com

 

[JeffK]

I shoot with an IQ260 achromatic. I converted my Epson 7800 to a Piezography type setup. K6 with lm and Lc to cool the warm carbon black pigment ink. I’m very happy with the results.

 

[tcdeveau]

I would love to see some prints made with the Phase One Achromatic back. Looking at images on the screen isn’t enough.

Meeee too. I haven't printed any from mine yet but need to get around to it at some point.