Leaf

The hyperfocal point of a lens is defined to be the distance between the lens and the closest object that is still sharp when the lens is focused at infinity.  The envelope of sharp [...]

The Phase One XF is the latest in the 645 format cameras that originally started with the Mamiya 645AF film platform.  And in the myriad of new features available on this digital powerhouse, [...]

If you’ve ever noticed the Live View of your Phase One CMOS back stuttering and you’d like to smooth it out, the following is worth noting. Live View on Phase One IQ CMOS technology [...]

All XF Tools available through Bottom Row Icons As I stated before in my blog post, Top 11 features of Feature Update #3 for the XF, by setting one of the 4 icons to bring up the icon menu, [...]

The combined updater file released today is very nice because the single package works for all IQ-series back, whether IQ1, IQ2 or IQ3, CCD or CMOS.  Credo users, however, can’t [...]

Phase One V-Grip:  With dedication to improving workflow and studio use, Feature Update #3 introduces the new XF V-Grip. Providing advanced ergonomics and additional control options, the XF [...]

Time Delay for shooting with Strobe Systems When shooting focus stacks with strobe lighting most likely you’ll need to build in a little extra time for the packs or monolights to [...]

No matter how clean your studio environment, no matter how diligent you are in your lens handling, at some point dust is going to make it to your sensor. If you keep your back mounted to your [...]

This accessory is a high quality cable release and multi connector break out box, that enables electronic cable triggering and power in to the XF camera at the same time. The cable release and 3 [...]

In addition to low vibration at the time of capture, the primary benefit of leaf shutter lenses are their ability to sync with the flash of a strobe system above the limits of the focal [...]