THE MANUAL User Guide Phase One Camera
On rights ©2008 Phase One A/S. All rights reserved. Made in Denmark. Ver. 1.0 Learn more about Capture One 4 on www.phaseone.com/4 Learn more about Phase One 645 AF on www.phaseone.com/camera On liability The information in this user guide is provided “as is”.
Contents 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Open Platform – Freedom of Choice 1.2 warranty 1.3 Recommended hardware 1.4 Installing and Activation of software 1.5 Deactivation of Capture One 4 1.6 Screen calibration 4 4 5 5 6 8 9 2.0 The Body - the system 2.1 Unpacking the system 2.2 Batteries for camera 2.3 Batteries for the back 2.4 The parts of the camera system 2.5 Attach and remove lens 2.6 Attaching the back 2.7 The display 2.8 The buttons 2.9 LED lights 2.10 Setting diopter 2.
1.0 Introduction 1.1 Open Platform – Freedom of Choice Thank you for choosing the Phase One 645 Camera. The Phase One 645 Camera provides you the most powerful digital camera solution whether you are working portable in the field, or tethered in a studio. When shooting portrait, landscape, fashion, wedding, product or architectural photography you will always find a solution from Phase One that fits your needs.
1.2 warranty Please read the enclosed warranty certificate. Should any problem occur, please contact the place of purchase, your local dealer for consultancy. – Do not try to repair the camera yourself, unauthorized attempt for repairing will termite the warranty. 1.3 Recommended hardware Capture One 4 may run on older computers, but Phase One recommends following the minimum requirement to ensure the best result from Capture One 4.
1.4 Installing and Activation of software You can only install Capture One 4 when your computer is connected to the internet. unless you choose to install DB only. Install on Mac OS X: Capture One software includes an easy-to-use installer that will install all the software necessary to run the application on Mac OS X. To install the software follow the procedure below: 1. Either load the Capture One DVD, or download the application from the Phase One website: www.phaseone.com. 2.
To activate Capture One 4 you normally need to be connected to the internet. But installing as Digital Back Only does not need internet connection. Open the license activation dialogue via the menu Capture One>License. Your first step is towards activating Capture One is by opening the license activation dialogue in the application as illustrated. Enter your License code and personal details In the license activation dialogue, type in the license code provided with your purchase of Capture One.
1.5 Deactivation of Capture One 4 To deactivate Capture One 4 from a computer you need to be connected to the internet. Open the license dialogue via the menu Capture One>License. Press the Deactivate button. Once you deactivate Capture One, the application will return to trial mode. If the trial period for the computer has expired, all current and pending processing will be cancelled, and you will not be able to continue working with the application until you reactivate it.
1.6 Screen calibration Your monitor is key-element in your daily workflow. One thing that assists your ability of viewing the captures you have made is by using color neutral light. Consider your monitor the new digital lightbox. To ensure accuracy, monitors need to be hardware calibrated for accuracy. A quality monitor and calibration tool provides you with a guarantee that what you are seeing on screen is correct.
2.0 The Body - the system The Phase One Camera system is created to provide as much flexibility and openness as possible. Phase One have for years been producing the 2 lines, Classic and Value Added, below here you can see the content of the 2 different kits. 2.1 Unpacking the system The Phase One 645AF system is delivered in a case created for the travelling photographer, the waterproof and impact resistant case has the standard measurements of carry-on baggage in airplanes.
Value Added: Case • Phase One 645 AF body with • P+ Digital Back • Phase One 80mm f 2.8 Lens with lens hood and cap • Waterproof flexible case in carry-on size with room for laptop computer • CF card installed • 4.
2.2 Batteries for camera Set the shutter release mode selector lever to “L” (to turn the power off). Use six “AA” alkaline. NiCD batteries should only be used in the camerabody if CF07 is set on rechargeable. P M.U C S L 1. Lift the battery case lock lever, turn it counter clockwise and pull out the battery holder. 2. Insert fresh batteries with the + and - ends as shown in the drawing. 3. Return the battery holder to its case and lock it by turning the lever clockwise.
2.3 Batteries for the back When the system is unpacked the first thing to do, is to give the batteries a full charge. In the Value Added Suitcase comes with two 7.2 volt Lithium-Ion batteries. Only one battery is used in the P+ back at a time, but it is recommended to charge both batteries fully before you start. While charging the batteries, you can still use the camera back if you connect it to the IEEE1394/FireWire port on your computer, by using the 6pin FireWire.
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2.5 Attach and remove lens 1. Remove the front body cap, just like you would remove a lens, by pushing the lens release button backward and then turn the front body cap or the lens itself counter clockwise and lift out. 2. Align the white alignment dot of the lens [A](on the shiny flange) with the camera’s white dot[B], fit the lens into the camera and rotate it clockwise until it clicks into place. To remove the front lens cap, squeeze the shiny sections together and lift out.
2.6 Attaching the back The P+ back is fully integrated with the camera body and is a part of the whole camera system. When no cassette is attached to the Phase One 645AF camera house the mirror is up and the shutter is open. This is the correct position when no back is attached. When attaching the P+ back to the camera body the shutter will close and the mirror comes down.
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2.8 The buttons The back is equipped with four buttons, these buttons will take you through all functions of the back, and the buttons will change function to match the menu shown on the display. Read more on the menus in the chapter regarding this. 2.9 LED lights When the camera is powered up you will see a short blink in the green and red LED’s in the right hand side of the display and you will hear a ready beep. The lights will turn off immediately.
2.10 Setting diopter Look through the viewfinder and make sure that the focus frame (Rectangle with Circle) is in sharp focus. If it is not, turn the diopter adjustment dial in the “–” direction if you are nearsighted, in the “+” direction if you are farsighted. If this is not sufficient you may require an optional diopter correction lens. See below. Point the camera at a bright, plain object such as a white wall when making this adjustment.
2.12 Eyepiece shutter Close the eyepiece shutter when there is a strong light source behind the camera or when pressing the shutter release button without looking through the viewfinder. (This prevents exposure error due to light entering from the viewfinder.) Turn the eyepiece shutter lever in the direction of the arrow. 2.13 Setting date and time Date and time is set and controlled through the digital back. Default date and time is GMT+1.
3.0 Basic functions 3.1 Setting ISO ISO functionality is controlled by the back. The default ISO setting is ISO 50 or 100 depending on the back of the Camera system. A rule of thumb is that the higher ISO you are using, the higher is the degree of noise in the image, though Capture One has a powerful noise reduction.
3.2 1. Set the shutter release mode selector lever to “S” (single-frame advance mode). P M.U C S Easy Photography There are two shutter release modes: “S” (singleframe advance mode) and “C” (continuous advance mode). When set to “L,” the power is turned off. L 2. Set the focus mode selector lever to “S” (single focus mode). There are three focus modes: “S” (single focus mode), “C” (continuous focus mode) and “M” (manual focus mode). 3.
X M CF P: Program AE - The aperture and shutter speed are determined automatically according to the shooting conditions. This mode is best suited for general photography, since it allows you to concentrate on the shooting. You can change the shutter speed and aperture by turning Tv Av the front and rear dials while the “P” (Program AE) mode is selected. P EL Av: Aperture priority AE - Set the desired aperture and the camera selects the correct shutter speed. Use this mode to control depth of field.
X M CF 3.3 Tv Av P T SE A 1. Exposure mode mark is displayed when the exposure mode button A is pressed. Since three different exposure modes are displayed sequentially when either the front or rear dial is turned, select an appropriate exposure mode. AEL B Average/spot auto exposure metering Measuring light – Exposure Metering 2. Press the SET button or exposure metering mode button A to enter the setting.
X 1. When exposure compensation button A is pressed, [+/-] appears on the external LCD. When the front or rear dial is turned counterclockwise, the exposure is increased; conversely, when it is turned clockwise, it is decreased. The exposure compensation value can be checked on the external LCD or LCD inside the viewfinder.
3.4 Focus modes If autofocus AF is desired, chose AF on the focusing selector ring on the lens, then chose between S(single) and C(continuously) focusing. The Focus selection ring on the lens will help you to rapidly switch between AF and M, without having to change your grip of the camera. The shutter release button has a two-step action. When pressed lightly it stops at a certain point. In this manual this position is called the “halfpress” position.
mode selector lever of the camera body is set at “S” or “C”, you can change focus modes between automatic and manual with the selector of the lens. To use the auto focus function, both the camera body and the lens have to be set in the auto focus mode. When either the camera body or the lens is set in the manual focus mode, auto focus does not function. See the instruction manual for each lens for the way to switch focus modes on the lens. Single focus mode (S) This mode uses the focus-priority mechanism.
Focus Areas You can select the focus area that best suits the kind of pictures you intend to take. The selected focus area can be checked on the external LCD panel. Normal focus area Focus point selection mark Position the subject within frame in the focus fame in the viewfinder. If there are multiple objects in the focus frame located at various distances, the camera will focus the nearest object. Spot focus area The camera focuses at the center of the mark in the focus frame [O] in the viewfinder.
Manual focusing 1. Switch to “M” (manual focus mode). Turn the focus mode selector lever and set it to “M” (manual focus mode). Appears on the external LCD panel. 2. Manual Focus Operation for Telephoto and Zoom lenses. All Mamiya 645 AF Telephoto and Zoom lenses can be switched from Auto Focus to Manual Focus by sliding the focusing ring on the lens FORWARD until it clicks. When this is done, the “Auto Focus” inscription on the lens barrel is covered and the lens can then be focused manually.
Manual focusing using the focus mark (Focus confirmation method) With this camera, the focus mark lights in the viewfinder’s LCD when the picture is in focus. With the shutter release button half-pressed, turn the lens focusing ring to focus on the subject. When the subject is in focus, the focus mark lights in the viewfinder’s LCD. If is lit in the viewfinder’s LCD, the camera is focused on a point behind the object. If is lit, the camera is focused on a point in front of the object.
3.5 Using focus lock and infrared focusing Using the Focus Lock Function If the object that you want to focus on is not in the focus frame, the camera focuses on the background at the center. In such cases use the focus lock function to lock the focus before releasing the shutter. 1. Set the focus mode selector lever to “S” or “C.” Put the subject in the focus frame and halfpress the shutter release button. 2. Lock the focus.
AF Assist Infrared Light When the subject is dark or very low-key and the camera can fail to auto-focus, a red lamp may light on the front of the camera when the shutter release button is half-pressed. This light assists the camera’s auto focus function. Notice: The AF assist infrared light is emitted only when the focus mode is set to “S” (single focus mode). Effective range of the AF assist infrared light is limited. It does not reach distant subjects. - Range: 9m/29.5 ft. (using 80 mm f/2.
3.6 P M.U C S Single-Frame Mode The film is advanced one frame each time the shutter is released. Set the shutter release mode selector to “S” L Continuous Mode Photos are taken as long as the shutter release button is pressed. P M.U C S Set the shutter release mode selector lever to “C”. Photos are taken continuously at a rate depending on the buffer speed of the back mounted on the camera.
3.7 NOTICE: X CF A Tv Av You can choose either aperture or shutter-speed to give priority in program line shift. Custom settings C-14. Increment of the aperture and shutter speed can be set at either 1/3 or 1/2stop. Custom settings C-01. T SE When the Program line is shifted, the aperture value changes along with the shutter speed to maintain the proper exposure.
CF A M Tv P Av The shutter speed value will blink when the subject is too dark or too bright for a correct exposure. To obtain the correct aperture, adjust the aperture value until the shutter speed value stops blinking and remains lit. X NOTICE: Aperture Priority AE (Av) Set the desired aperture, and the camera selects the optimum shutter speed accordingly. Use the Av mode to maintain specific control over depth of field, i.e. taking portraits or landscapes.
Manual Mode (M) This mode is used to set both the aperture and shutter speed for total exposure control. Shutter speeds can be selected from B (bulb), 30 seconds to 1/4000 of a second. Aperture values can be set from the open to the minimum aperture. B (bulb) can also be specified in this mode. A CF X M Tv Av T SE When the exposure is compensated in the Manual mode, the difference between the metered value and the compensated value will be displayed on the viewfinder LCD.
One-push shift function When difference between the set value and metered value is displayed on the viewfinder LCD in the Manual “M” mode, press the AEL button for approx. 1 second and the camera will automatically adjust the shutter speed to achieve the correct exposure based on the set aperture value. A B While the difference [B] between the set value [A] and the metered value is displayed on the viewfinder LCD, press the AEL button [C] for approximately one second.
3.8 Flash photography Phase One 645 AF is equipped with a horizontal local-plane metal shutter; this makes it unnecessary for the user to acquire lenses equipped with central shutters, though it still is possible to use these lenses optically. The focal-plane shutter provides higher shutter speeds, compared to central shutter lenses, which allow you to freeze a fast moving target by using very high shutter speeds.
A flash sensor located inside the camera body reads the flash reflected off the film surface at the moment of exposure. The sensor is connected via the Phase One 645 AF s dedicated hot-shoe to a shoe- or handlemount style Metz flash unit via the Metz SCA 3952 TTL Adapter. Maximum flash sync speed is 1/125 sec., making daytime synchronization possible.
Exposure mode P Program AE Av Aperture priority AE Tv Shutter priority AE M Manual mode X Synchro mode NOTICE: With TTL flash photography, the reflection of the flash is metered and the intensity of the flash is adjusted automatically, so TTL flash photography may not be able to suit to all conditions. In the cases described below, we recommend that you use a flashmeter to check the intensity of the flash or to use a manual flash setting.
3.9 flash compensation settings By combined use of a Metz flash and the SCA3952 adapter, the camera adjusts for flash. It can be adjusted within ±3EV in increments of 1/3 steps. X 2. When the flash charge confirmation lamp lights, press the set button A in. The is displayed on the main LCD panel. M CF 1. Turn on the power Install the SCA3952 adapter on the Metz flash, and put it on the camera then lock the flash in place using the locking knob on the flash shoe.
4.0 Advanced functions NOTICE: After taking pictures using the exposure compensation feature, be sure to return the exposure compensation dial to the “0” position. 4.1 Exposure Compensation In some situations, such as a great difference between the subject and background brightness or overall subject tones that will not meter correctly because they are all black or white, the resulting photograph may be under- or overexposed. When this occurs, use the exposure compensation function.
AE Lock X Shooting with the AE lock function is useful in cases where the subject to be brought into focus differs from the subject whose exposure is to be measured or when measuring the exposure of a particular part to be brought into focus using spot exposure metering mode while that part is on the shooting screen. M CF 4.
Metered-value difference indicator Keep pressing the AEL button and the difference between the metered exposure value and the exposure of the new composition will be displayed on the viewfinder LCD. This function can be used to see if an object of very different brightness levels can be properly photographed. If the difference between the set value and the metered value exceeds 6EV, the viewfinder LCD blinks “– u –” for underexposure and “– o – ” for overexposure.
4.3 NOTICE: X CF With auto exposure bracketing, you can capture different exposure variations automatically for three or two successive frames, when it is difficult to determine an exposure compensation value. The number of frames to be taken, the bracketed shooting sequence, bracketing margin and other settings can be selected as desired for shooting in auto bracketing mode.
AE settings under auto-bracketing mode Exposure Mode Setting Program AE Shutter speed varies P Aperture Priority AE Shutter speed varies Av Shutter Priority AE Aperture varies Tv Manual Mode Shutter speed varies M X-sync mode No setting X Single-Frame Mode (S) Press the shutter release button for each shot. The camera meters adequate exposure value for each shot and performs auto-bracketing.
4.4 NOTICE: M.UP The mirror goes back to the normal position in 30 seconds. This can be changed to 60 seconds or no limitation by the custom function . (See page 89) Keeping the mirror up consumes more power. C S Taking photos with the mirror up This function prevents mirror-caused vibrations which may blur the image in close-up photography, when shutter speed is slow, when a telephoto lens is used, or when photographing a poster or another picture.
4.5 NOTICE: To expose film longer than 30 seconds, adjust the shutter speed to “B” (bulb). In order to prevent camera shake, use an electromagnetic shutter release and tripod. As the camera is electronically controlled even during exposures, it is recommended to replace batteries before bulb exposure. X M T SE P It is possible to set the camera as the shutter remains open until the button is pressed once again. Custom settings C-22. 1.
4.7 CF X NOTICE: The setting will be stored after one second. M P Av Tv Dial lock can not be set when the exposure mode is “P” (program AE). T SE Even while dial lock is set, the front dial or rear dial can still be used to perform the various settings. (Dial lock is temporarily released.
4.8 Depth of field Depth of field (D.O.F.) is defined as the zone of sharpness before and behind the plane of focus. It depends on distance to subject, focal length of lens, aperture setting and distance the lens is focused at. 1.5 4 1.2 5 1.5 2 7 ft m When the aperture is open (the subject depth is small) 22 11 4 4 11 22 In addition to visual observation via the depth of field preview button, the D.O.F. can be determined by using the depth of field scale on each lens.
4.9 Infrared photography Infrared Photography is complicated when using digital backs, as the digital back is adjusted to match the viewable light perfectly. To make good infrared photography, you need the back adjusted for this or a back dedicated to infrared photography. DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME – all corrections in this area must be done by Phase One to ensure the precision. If you remove the protectionglass or make other physical adjustments on the back the warranty will immediately be annulled.
5.0 Tethered shooting Tethered photography with Phase One is as easy as plug and play can be, even though the quality and technology is advanced, it is created to match all studio environments. 5.1 Connecting Connect the Fire-wire cable to the back of the camera and on the back of your Mac or WinPC – though there can be found computers with FireWire plug-ins on the front, our experience is that the back connection is more stable, and functions better.
5.3 Tethered operations When operating in a studio, connected to a computer via FireWire you are not dependent on battery power or storage media. You can capture directly to the Phase One Capture One Raw workflow software on either Mac or PC, providing power to the P+ back via FireWire without the battery or CF-card inserted.
6.0 The Back The back is a highly developed piece of electronic. The Phase One backs are created to provide a natural and easy workflow, without creating unnecessary complicated functions or menubrowsing. You can see the menuflowchart here and read more on the menuoptions in this chapter.
6.1 CF card usage When working with CF-cards, card readers and digital cameras it is very important to follow a few rules, to avoid loss of data. Phase One recommends that you test-drive all new Compact Flash™ cards (including the one enclosed). By doing an initial test to verify that the capture files are stored properly on the card and can be accessed on a computer you will avoid unpleasant surprises on location or when you return from a job.
CF card usage – 3S the Secure Storage System When a card is inserted into the P–back, a complete disk check for a valid file structure is performed. For normal CF-cards you will not even notice the extra time it takes larger cards will of course take slightly longer to load Large Microdrives are experienced as slow, but a progress bar showing the status if the time exceeds 2 seconds The progress of a disk check is indicated with series of small dots in the disk icon.
6.1 CF card usage in general Ejecting the card while the P+ back is still writing to the card (red LED is on) will cause images that are still not written to the card, to be lost or damaged. Also, ejecting the battery while the P+ back is still writing might result in loss of the data that is not yet written to the memory card. For rescue tips in situations where the P+ back reports that you have a damaged card, please see “Sandisk card and Card reader” section.
6.2 Mounting and dismounting card on computers On Windows XP and Windows 2000 you can avoid confusing the system or, worst case, end up with a CF-card that was unintentionally erased, it is required to safely eject the card by right clicking the icon in “My Computer” and select the “Eject” option. On a Mac the card have to be unmounted, by dragging it into the trash, or selecting eject in the “File” menu, or ejecting from the Capture panel inside the Capture One software.
Recommended formatting is by using the back Selecting “Format disk” will erase the CF-card in the P+ back. The CFcard will be formatted as FAT-32. Formatting on a Mac OS X computer On Mac OS X the formatting cannot be done directly in the finder but is easily done inside the Disk Utility located in the Applications > Utilities folder. Open the Disk utility and select the Disk (not just the partition, but the entire disk). Select the Erase panel as shown on next page, and select MS-DOS File System.
6.3 Navigating the Back menu When the P+ back is turned on, the screen will always be in its home display position or “Main screen”. Pressing and holding down the upper left button on the back will also bring you to the Main screen, regardless of where you are in the menu system. The Main screen has an indicator in the top showing remaining captures, and a battery indicator at the bottom showing the remaining battery capacity.
From the home position, pressing the “Play” button will bring up the image browser, where you can go up and down with the right hand buttons, to browse through images. Pressing the “Menu”” button will bring you to the menu system where you can scroll up and down in the menu system with the right hand buttons to select the menu options to set. When the desired option is highlighted it can be selected by pressing the “Enter” button. Exiting the menus is done with the “Exit” button.
Battery and Power Indicator The below screen dumps illustrates the battery and power mode indicators. This is the initial view that meets the user when switching on the P+ back (not connected to a computer) When a FireWire cable is inserted and the P+ Back draws the power from FireWire this is shown with an icon in the bottom of the main menu. When Capture One is started on the computer this is indicated with a FireWire Icon in place of the cable icon.
6.4 Playmode “Play mode” can be used to review, zoom and delete images. From the “Main screen”, pressing the top left button the P+ back is set to Play mode. In Play mode the top of the screen will show a menu bar. In the right side of the menu bar the current image number and the number of images captured on the media is displayed. In this example it shows number 5 out of 19 images. Pressing the Up and Down buttons on the P+ back (right hand side) it is possible to browse through the images.
View modes Play mode has four view modes, or review modes; Normal image display, Exposure warning overlay, Histogram overlay or File Info overlay. After entering the Play mode, press the “Enter” button to shift to the view mode you want. Exposure warning overlay will knock out the highlight areas as a flashing color, to warn about burned out areas in the image. Histogram overlay will show a transparent Histogram over the image.
An icon just beside the Play button (top left hand button) will show the direction of scroll as either vertical or horizontal. Pressing the “Play” button once will change this from horizontal to vertical scroll when using the up and down buttons. (Left side) To exit the zoom function use the enter key to navigate to the eyeglass icon in the pan view and press the Play button to step to the next icon in the menu bar. Or hold down the “Exit” button for more than 1 second.
6.6 Menu Mode Pressing the lower left button sets the P+ back in “Menu mode” Entering Menu mode by pressing the lower left button allows you to set up all the preferences of the P+ back. Menus are navigated by following the Enter, Exit, Up and Down arrows and pressing the corresponding buttons on the P+ back. Whenever you want to exit to the main screen hold down the exit button (upper left button) for more than two seconds, and you will be back at the main screen.
In general, if the camera is used with medium format cameras with digital interface the setting can be either “Short latency” or “Long latency”. Short latency has a shorter response time, but is power consuming, so when battery time is an issue you should select “Long latency” on the cost of response time from the camera. If the P+ back is used in “two shoot mode” on a large format camera with i.e.
ISO In the ISO Menu choose from ISO 50 to ISO 1600 depending on the conditions you want (number of ISO options may vary depending on which model P+ back is used). In general the higher ISO, the more noise in the image. This means that for optimal image quality, it is a better strategy to have more light in the scene, or adjusting the f-stop on the camera, than just turning to a higher ISO. When the preferred ISO setting is set press the “Enter” button to confirm the choice (green √ check mark).
When scrolling to the bottom of the WB options four options are available: “Custom1”, “Custom2”, “Custom3” and “CreateWB…” To make a new custom white balance select CreateWB… and choose which one from the following: “Custom1”, “Custom2” or “Custom3” When one of the options is selected the “Make Custom WB” will be blinking. Now you are ready to capture the image that should be used for white balancing. Place the viewfinder center circle on an area (gray card or neutral white surface) and capture the image.
The P+ back will beep, confirming that the custom white balance is now uploaded, will be applied when the P+ back has been disconnected. This technique is useful because you can bring up to three predefined custom white balances taken in the studio to your location shoot. Please be aware that when shooting tethered to the computer, the white balance must still be set in the Capture One application. White balance cannot be set on the P+ back while tethered.
Delete options There are three delete options: “Confirm On”, “Confirm Off” and “Disable”. In Delete options you can setup whether you want an extra confirmation when you delete images (Confirm On - Default), delete images immediately (Confirm Off), or you can disable deleting of images on the P+ back to avoid unintended loss of images. Brightness In the Brighness setup, you can set the brightnes of the preview LCD screen Default setting is Bright. Only the Brightness of the display is affected.
Configuration “Configuration” is used to setup general settings and perform general tasks on the P+ back. “Configuration” contains more menu entries than can be displayed on one screen. This is indicated by a double arrow pointing down on the right side. Scrolling past the last menu entry will reveal the next entry. Now the arrow in the top right side will turn into a double arrow, to indicate that there are hidden entries at the top. Storage “Storage” is as default set to “Autodetect”.
Format disk Selecting “Format disk” will erase the CF-card in the P+ back. The CFcard will be formatted as FAT-32. Please see CF-card section for troubleshooting if your card is not recognized. Disk Checking Disk Checking is done per default on every card inserted to the P+ back. If for some reason this check is not wanted the feature can be turned off in this menu. Phase One recommends leaving diskchecking turned on, to maximize data security on memory cards.
Ready beep “Ready beep” is the small beep that sounds from the back when ready for a new capture. The “Ready beep” signals that the P+ back is ready for next capture. “Ready beep” can be either “Single”, “Multi” or “Off”. Default is “Single” “Multi” is for use in noisy surroundings, i.e. where it can be difficult to hear if it was the back or the flash that made the ready beep. Restore def. (Defaults) Selecting restore defaults will restore the settings of the P+ back to its default settings.
Language The “Language” option in the “Configuration” Menu can be used to select preferred language of the user interface. Expressions in the main menu like: ISO, WB, Play and Menu are not translated. These are regarded as icons, and also understood widely as expressions used to navigate even on the Japanese or Chinese interface. However switching to an unknown language unintentionally can be frustrating and the user can have difficulty getting it back to the native language back on the menu.
About the P+ Back The “About” option in the “Setup Menu” displays technical information about the hardware and embedded software (“Firmware”) in the camera. This is especially useful if support is needed or if you want to check if Phase One is offering a newer firmware for your camera. Firmware might be made available in the download section at www.phaseone.
7.0 Custom function CF X M Tv Av P T SE The functions of Phase One 645 AF is predetermined to work in one way, but you can personalize your camera platform to work the way you prefer. No matter what you do in changes of the platforms workingspace, you can always return to default, read more on this in chapter 7.2 types of custom functions. AEL 7.1 Setting custom functions The custom functions allow you to change the method for using or accessing the camera functions as you like.
7.2 Types of custom functions C-00 Custom functions No. 0: [Initial setting] 1: A 2: B 3: C When “0” has been selected and set, none of the custom items can be set. “1,” “2” or “3” must be selected and set without fail. C-01 Steps of aperture, shutter speed, exposure compensation. This function is used to set the shutter speed, f-number and exposure compensation value step width. 0: 0.3 (1/3EV step: initial setting) 1: 0.5 (1/2EV step) 2: 1.
C-09 Cancel auto bracket This function is used to set the release method of the auto bracketing shooting setting upon completion of auto bracketing shooting. 0: Released by turning the power OFF (initial setting) 1: Until released 2: Released after one shot C-14 Program shift This function is used to set the type of program shift. Under the initial setting, the shifting is performed along the program line.
C-19 AFL function lock mode This function is used to set the AF lock method when the AFL button is operated. There is a choice between AF locking by pressing the AFL button and performing the AF operation for AF locking and AE locking. 0: Yes (AF lock only: initial setting) 1: Yes (AF operation/AE lock) C-20 M mode one-push setting This function is used to set whether one-push shift operation in manual mode is to be based on the shutter speed or f-number.
C-27 Flash sync. timing When a moving subject has been shot using the flash, a flash of light will appear ahead of the subject’s movement under the initial setting. This function makes it possible to change this so that the flash of light comes after the moving subject as illustrated.
C us tom func tions N o Steps of aperture, shutter speed, exposure compensation Data imprinting Aperture setting after lens change Metered value display time Range of exposure compensation External LCD backlight Select battery Bracketing order Cancel auto bracket Manual mode bracketing Front/Rear dial function exchange in manual mode Rear function dial enabled/disabled Dial function direction Program shift AEL & AFL function button exchange H a lf-pre s s s hutte r re le a s e func tion mode C -0 0 C-
8.0 Lenses and Multi Mount Phase One provides the widest range of possibilities, when it comes to lenses, this increases the possible creative solutions for the photographer, This chapter is looking closer at some possible lenses, but it is worth noticing that there are more lenses usable than what we show here. The enthusiastic user can find loads of information on the internet as well as mount-adaptors, like the Phase One Multi-Mount.
8.2 Function of the Phase One lens adaptor To mount the Phase One Multi-Mount, match the white dot on the camera up with the white dot on the Multi-Mount and turn slowly clockwise, NEVER use force to mount the ring. When the Phase One Multi-Mount is mounted you can fit Carl Zeiss/Hasselblad V and Hasselblad 200series lenses on the camera.
8.3 List of alternative lenses Recommended digital lenses Producer Mamiya Mamiya specs limitations 28 f.4,5 AFD 75-150 f.4,5 Recommended lenses Mamiya 35 f.3,5 Mamiya 45 f.2,8 Mamiya 55 f.2,8 Mamiya 150 f.3,5 Mamiya 210 f.4,0 Mamiya 300 f.4,5 Mamiya 55-110 f.4,5 Mamiya 105-210 f.
8.4 Lens Cast What is Lens Cast? Lens cast may occur if using the camera back with wide- angle lenses e.g. Horseman Digiflex II, Hasselblad Flexbody or Hasselblad 905SWC or on other large format cameras with different tilt or swing settings. On a medium format camera lens cast is very rare if using fixed lenses from 60 mm to 120 mm. Why does lens cast occur? Lens cast occurs as a result of the angle at which the CCD is exposed to light. If the CCD is exposed to light coming from a very sharp angle e.g.
8.5 4 simple steps to calibrate on fixed lenses (MAC) 1. Hold the calibration plate in front of the fixed lens (as close as possible), and capture. In order to ensure correct exposure you may have to up a few f-stops or in a very dark setup, put on more light directly onto the plate. 2. In the Capture One software you select the ‘calibration’ image and click on the “Save LCC” button (the LCC tool is located under the grey balance tab). 3.
8.7 4 simple steps to calibrate on fixed lenses (PC) 1. Hold the calibration plate in front of the fixed lens (as close as possible), and capture. In order to ensure correct exposure you may have to open up a few f-stops or in a very dark setup, put on more light directly onto the plate. 2. In the Capture One software you select the ‘calibration’ image and click on the “Generate…” button (the LCC tool is located under the white balance tab). 3.
8.8 Large format and stitched images (PC) 1. Start by capturing the two calibration files and the two image files. 2. Save the left-side calibration file by clicking the “Generate…” button 3. Name the calibration file i.e.CarsLeft. 4. Save the right-side calibration file the same way. 5. Select the right-side image and apply the right- side calibration file. Select the left-side image and apply the left-side calibration file. 6.
9.0 Software Capture One 4.1 Digital Back Only, is a part of the new Phase One camera platform. For further information regarding functions of Capture One 4.1 please read the users guide for this, the user guide is found under the menu help on win and on MAC. 9.1 Getting started The user interface of Capture One 4.
9.2 Importing from CF card Like using e.g. win-explorer it is easy to browse to a disk containing RAW images on a local or network computer. You can also choose to import directly from a memory card in a card reader. Choose File > Import images or select the import images button to begin the import process. Immediately, a large dialogue box appears showing a preview of files to be imported. This dialogue box also provides a range of options form which to choose.
10.0 Large format and technical cameras Phase One’s status as open platform does not only mean the possibility of fitting the back on different medium format cameras, but also large format and Technical cameras. 10.1 Large format photography You can do large format photography, digital captures with the Phase One back.
10.2 Technical cameras The use of technical cameras is growing. Images taken with a technical camera can have different look and feel compared to DSLR or medium format capture. The look is achieved through unique focal lengths, use of rise/drop and shift movements available since photography began and a different optical point of view. For many photographers, quality cannot be compromised.
11.0 Maintenance NOTICE Since the Focusing Screens’ surfaces are soft and easily damaged, handle them carefully. Never touch the surface with bare fingers. Should dust settle on it, merely blow away by using a blower. If the Focusing Screen needs cleaning, send it to the nearest authorized Phase One service center. Do not attempt to clean the surface of the Focusing Screen, as it is very delicate. Do not touch and damage the mirror in any way.
11.2 Battery socket Never leave batteries in the socket, if the camera or back is not supposed to be used for longer periods. Keep contacts clean and dry at all times. 11.3 Tripod/Electronic shutter release contact Keep all contact clean and dry at all time. A B When using a tripod with 3/8” screw (instead of 1/4” screw) remove the small screw A from the tripod screw hole on the bottom of the body using a plus screwdriver, then use a coin to remove the tripod screw adapter bushing B.
11.4 Camera display error-notification LCD Display Main LCD panel Viewfinder LCD readouts batt batt -no- Fb -no-Fb -u-oF- Err-01 Err- 02 - - Causes and Remedies Problems Remedies If the camera cannot focus in the AF “S” (single) mode, you cannot release the shutter. Try to adjust focus again, or change to the focus lock mode or manual focus mode The indicator appears when the battery capacity is low.
11.5 Lens maintenance Never touch the inner optics of the lens with your fingers, keep the inneroptics perfectly clean with air, lens brush or the dry cloth delivered with the lens. Do not touch the contacts; keep the contacts clean, either by dry cloth or by using fiberglass brush, do not use tools of any kind on the lens. The lens is not waterproof, if wet it should be dried with a cloth, if exposed to salt, moisten a cloth, wring it and clean. 11.
11.7 housing specification Camera Type : 6x4.5cm format, electronically controlled focal-plane shutter, TTL multiple mode AE, AF Single Lens Reflex Actual Image Size : 56x41.5 mm Auto bracket shot : Enable with auto bracket button (2 frame shots, or 3 frame shot with auto bracketing). Specify 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1EV steps. Flash Synchro : X contact point, 1/125 seconds (when 1/3 step is selected it can be set between 1/40 and 1/125 seconds).
11.8 P+ series Technical specifications Please read the schedule for detailed overview of the different backs.
11.9 End User support Policy Please check www.phaseone.com for updated support policy By purchase of a Phase One product we guarantee you World Class Support and Service! World Wide Dealer Network At Phase One we think globally but act locally. Phase One’s products are sold through a world wide network of dedicated and competent local partners to make after-sales support convenient for you. Phase One’s local partners offer first line support to their customers.
FAQ, Tutorials & Documentation The FAQ is a collection of the most frequently asked questions and related answers in the Phase One Knowledge Base. Use the FAQ as the first and best place to find answers on many technical questions. If you are seeking more detailed information about Capture One, Portrait One, or our Digital Backs, you can download user guides and manuals or watch some of the tutorials available. Knowledge Base Phase One’s searchable Knowledge Base at http://support.phaseone.
