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  • Page 1: User Manual

    XF Camera System User Manual XF Camera System Manual | Table of Contents...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Flash Analysis Tool Lens, XF Camera Body Vibration Analysis Tool IQ Digital Back Capture Analysis Popup Primary parts of the XF Camera System IQ Digital Back Navigation Lens, XF Camera Body, IQ Digital Back IQ Digital Back Overview Touch Screen Operation...
  • Page 3 Using AFr mode to recompose A-series Camera System Working with hyperfocal distance Factory Lens Calibrations (FLC) Hyperfocal distance on the XF Camera System IQ Digital Backs and Cambo Technical Cameras XF Camera System Capture Modes Shooting with the Electronic Shutter (ES)

  • Page 4: Dials, Buttons And Touch Screen Interface

    Dials, Buttons and Touch Screen Interface Lens, XF Camera Body, IQ Digital Back XF Camera Body Shutter release buttons and user buttons are all positioned within reach of your fingers. These are all used for photogra- phy applications and are referred to as “buttons” as oposed to “keys”...

  • Page 5: Iq Digital Back

    XF Camera Body The top screen of the XF Camera Body has a touch- sensitive transflective LED display, providing a mix of direct access to features as well as a menu system navigated using the dials and keys. All the controls are customizable.

  • Page 6: Primary Parts Of The Xf Camera System

    Primary parts of the XF Camera System Lens, XF Camera Body, IQ Digital Back Focus Distance scale and DOF indicator markings AF/MF selector ring Leaf shutter lens Lens release button Manual focusing ring Detachable hood XF Camera System Manual |...
  • Page 7 Back release button Back lock slider 8-pin multi-connector port 12-pin multi- connector port CF card Rear touch screen compartment USB 3.0 port On/Off button FireWire 800 port Battery compartment XF Camera System Manual | Primary parts of the XF Camera System...

  • Page 8: Assembling The Xf Camera System

    Turn the Camera System off and remove any interface cables from the Digital Back. 2. Push the IQ Digital Back lock slider toward the XF Camera Body while simultaneously pressing the IQ Digital Back release button. Note that the lock slider acts as a safety catch.

  • Page 9: Interchangeable Viewfinders

    XF Waist Level Finder Diopters You can replace the default magnifier lens of the XF Waist Level Finder with an optional Diopter and use the finder without eyeglasses in case you are nearsighted or farsighted. Each Waist Level Finder Diopter has a fixed correction value, for example minus two (-2), whereas the default magnifier is neutral (zero correction).

  • Page 10: Readying The Camera System

    6. Remove the batteries and unplug the cable from the charger. Twin battery system The XF Camera Body and the IQ Digital Back use identical 7.2 V (3400 mAh) BP-911, 914, 915 type rechargeable Li-on batteries and share the same charger...
  • Page 11 Powering up both the XF and the IQ simultaneously is achieved with a short press of the On/Off button located on top rear of the grip on the the XF Camera Body. A long press of the same button will power off the XF. The IQ Digital Back will follow and power-off automatically after a few seconds.

  • Page 12: Loading Og Removing The Batteries

    Loading og removing the batteries Loading the battery in the XF Camera Body Open the battery compartment cover located in the base of the XF Camera Body grip. 2. Insert the battery with power contacts first. 3. Push the battery up until it locks into position.

  • Page 13: Using Memory Cards

    IQ Digital Back Setting Language on the IQ Digital Back The XF Camera System is delivered, by default, with the language set to English. Follow the steps below to change the language of the IQ Digital Back to one of nine others available, including German, French, Swedish, Italian, Spanish, Chinese (simplified), Japanese, Korean and Russian.

  • Page 14: Navigating The Xf Camera System

    Dials, Keys and XF Camera Menu Top Touch Screen Central to the operation of the Phase One XF Camera System is the XF Camera Top Touch Screen. Sitting at the top of the large, ergonomic hand-grip this touch-sensitive, multi-functional screen displays the camera’s essential settings, keeping you fully informed at all times.

  • Page 15: Xf Camera Body Controls

    Note the brightness of the Top Touch Screen is determined automatically Top Touch Screen using a sensor close to the screen, however the brightness setting can be altered via the Rear Key > UI Setup > Backlight XF Camera System Manual | Navigating on the XF Camera System...
  • Page 16 Front button On/Off button A quick press will power up the camera. The XF start-up logo appears on the Top Touch Screen, followed by the Classic display. If the power level is too low, the battery warning light will flash continously in red. Otherwise if battery power is sufficient, the warning light stops and the mirror can be heard lowering into position, ready for capture.
  • Page 17 Rear User Button External shutter release control (B.O.B) The XF Camera System gives you the option to customize the functionality of the Phase One Break Out Box accessory. This is done by pressing the rear user key and selecting UI Setup > Control Setup > External.

  • Page 18: Customizing Buttons And Dials

    It is worth pointing out that the Front Dial, Side Dial and Rear Dial both have a Stop Down Mirror Up Primary and an Auto option. Most of the time, the XF Camera will use the Front AEL Toggle Mirror Up...
  • Page 19 If you have removed auto focus from the Shutter Release Button, you need to assign the functionality to another button on the XF Camera. The most convenient to use is the Rear User Button, but you can also assign auto focus to the Front User Button, the Secondary Shutter Release Button or External Shutter Release (B.O.B.).

  • Page 20: Onetouch User Interface Flow Diagram

    1600 3200 6400 12800 FRONT Exposure Compensation +/- 0.0 - 5.5 Single Continous Drive Vibr. delay Bracketing Matrix Metering Center Spot Average AF Mode Spot Hyperfocal Mirror Up Down XF Camera System Manual | One Touch User Interface Flow Diagram...

  • Page 21: Capture Setup

    Restore to Default Flash Analysis Custom 2 Vibr. Analysis Custom 3 Screen O Tools Seismograph Never BullsEye Power O Power Management Auto Never Mirror Position Down Auto FW Check About XF Camera System Manual | One Touch User Interface Flow Diagram...

  • Page 22: Iq Digital Back Menu Overview

    Home Screen Wireless Black & White View Lock Screen HDMI White balance Picker Delete Rating Exposure Warning Grids Contextual menu Full Screen View Camera Thumbnail View Tools View Live View XF Camera System Manual | One Touch User Interface Flow Diagram...

  • Page 23: Format Card

    Language (L) Korean French Save To CF System Setup Japanese Load from CF Chinese Restore to Default Chinese (simplified) Update Firmware Swedish Firmware Restore Firmware Italian Spanish Dump Log About XF Camera System Manual | One Touch User Interface Flow Diagram...

  • Page 24: Menu Overview

    Depending on Digital Back 400 S+ Custom 1 Custom 2 800 S+ Custom 3 1600 1600 S+ If used in an XF Camera System 3200 6400 12800 25600 51200 XF Camera System Manual | One Touch User Interface Flow Diagram...

  • Page 25: Onetouch User Interface Overview

    Overview XF Camera Body Navigation Dials The XF Camera System is supplied from the factory in Manual exposure mode with the three dials assigned to the following primary function: Front Dial – Shutter speeds 2. Side Dial – Aperture values 3.
  • Page 26 ISO is only changed if a properly exosed image cannot be obtained using Shutter Time range or aperture range. Auto ISO options If ISO is set to Auto, the XF Camera will always try to make an exposure with lowest possible ISO selection. Simple Layout A Simple layout is offered as an option from the XF menu (or the IQ XF Camera menu).

  • Page 27: Customize The Icon Controls

    Waist level Focus indicator Change Screen Layout Press the Rear Key on the XF top screen and from the menu select UI Setup > Layout > Classic / Simple / Waist. Note with the Simple and Waist layout you can use the same Auto On/Off feature for the Exposure modes and ISO as in the Classic layout, without having the screen cluttered with settings you rarely change.

  • Page 28: Xf Tools On The Top Touch Screen

    Which tools are available on the top screen can be changed in the XF menu system under UI Setup > Tools Enabled. Here they can be switched on and off. If a tool is switched off it will not appear in the loop on the XF top screen. Tools Enabled on...

  • Page 29: Timelapse Tool

    Time Lapse. With the black reference option timelapse sequence set to “1st”, the XF Camera will only do a black reference if it is really needed because of significant temperature drift during the time lapse.

  • Page 30: Hyperfocal Tool

    Hyperfocal Tool Next to the Focus Stack Tool when swiping left on the XF Top Screen, is the Hyperfocal tool. Hyperfocal tool is designed to set your lens hyperfocal position. The hyperfocal position is the point or marker many photographers set on their lens to easily adjust focus to the hyperfocal distance when shooting landscapes.

  • Page 31: Focus Trim Tool

    This means that you need to activate it in the XF menu system under Tools or alternatively enable it under UI Setup > Tools Enabled if you want to be able to use the swipe action to activate it.

  • Page 32: Profoto Remote Tool

    The XF Camera System includes a BullsEye levelling tool. To activate it you can either swipe it in, by swiping sideways on the XF top screen, or press the Rear Key of the XF OneTouch UI and from the menu select: Tools > BullsEye (select using the Rear Dial and the rear key).

  • Page 33: Flash Analysis Tool

    Capture Analysis Popup The XF Camera can automatically show you one of the Analysis Tools on the top touch screen after each capture. You can choose to either get the Histogram, the Vibration Analysis Tool or the Flash Analysis Tool displayed. It is also possible to disable the Capture Popup all together.

  • Page 34: Iq Digital Back Navigation

    Far most to the right is the contextual menu. This gives access to many other functions, depending on the IQ model you are using and where you are in the menu context. XF Camera System Manual | IQ Digital back Navigation...
  • Page 35 Once the shutter is released and providing no keys are depressed in the meantime, an image is displayed on the rear screen for approximately 60 seconds, by default. The display time can be altered under Menu>Display>Display Off Time. Focus Checking (Zooming) XF Camera System Manual | IQ Digital back Navigation...

  • Page 36: Iq Digital Back Contextual Menu

    (Tool View, Full Screen View, Thumbnail View and Live View). In addition it is also worth noting the Contextual Menu follows the XF system’s general principal of long-pressing icons to access sub-menus. Button icons with a light gray colored triangle displayed in the upper-right corner denote this ability.

  • Page 37: Features Available From The Home Screen

    Grid On/Off (in Full Screen and Tools View) Features available in the second row 3. Buttons in third row, are offered for the following: • Camera Setup shortcut (XF Camera setup or general camera settings) • Thumbnail View shortcut •...

  • Page 38: Tools And Settings In View Mode

    To re-arrange the order in which the tool is displayed, long press the relevant tool’s thumbnail and press the white arrow in the direction required. Exposure Warning settings with re-arrange Tool order column to the right XF Camera System Manual | Tools and settings in View Mode...

  • Page 39: Histogram

    Ensure that the Roll and Pitch offset check mark box is not enabled to revert to the default horizontal or vertical alignment setting. Please note that above settings also is used by the BulsEye leveler on the XF Camera Body top screen.

  • Page 40: File Info

    This tool will also help to determine when a stabilized temperature is reached after extensive use of Live View. Sensor Temperature XF Camera System Manual | Tools and settings in View Mode...

  • Page 41: Exposure Zone

    Exposure Zone Camera Controls When attached to the Phase One XF Camera Body, the IQ Digital Back can display the camera’s control screen, making it easier when working from behind the camera. All the controls may be activated by touch, including the Live View, AF and Shutter Release buttons displayed alongside, to the right.

  • Page 42: Prism Viewfinder Display And Functions

    Surrounding the AF area is a central spot that denotes the Spot metering area only. The AF area in use is highlighted on the XF Top Touch Screen. To change the AF area mode, touch the icon, and select the appropriate area option from the screen.
  • Page 43 Part # 70277 Diopter correction lens DE401 (Standard, -2.5 to +0.5 diopter) Removing the Eyecup The eyecup supplied with the XF as standard is suitable for users who intend to use the camera either with or without eyeglasses.To replace the factory diopter, release the eyecup by pulling the small metal latch on the top towards you.

  • Page 44: Xf Camera System Settings Overview

    Settings Overview XF Camera Body basic settings The XF is delivered from the factory preconfigured with a set of default settings. The XF Camera Body can be reset to the default settings from the Camera menu, Load Setup > Restore to Default.

  • Page 45: Af/Mf

    Note modes depicted by screen icons can be selected directly by touch or by pressing the front Top Key and then by scrolling through the various icons using the Front Dial. Metering Mode XF Camera System Manual | XF Camera System Settings Overview...

  • Page 46: Iq Digital Back Basic Settings

    The IQ Digital Back is supplied preconfigured with a number of default settings WB selection ready for use, either when purchased by itself, or with the XF. After adjustment of these settings, you can restore the back to the factory defaults from the back’s screen by pressing Menu >...

  • Page 47: File Formats

    However, there is a very small loss of data, and therefore Phase One does not claim that IIQ S is completely lossless, but only what we call “near lossless” XF Camera System Manual | IQ Digital Back Basic Settings...

  • Page 48: Custom White Balance

    IIQ S file formats contain all the relevant information required for correction in Capture One, especially when capturing a reference white balance file with a gray card under the intended light source. Custom white balance selected XF Camera System Manual | Custom White Balance...

  • Page 49: Honeybee Autofocusing System

    Apart from the increased sensitivity, all AF functionality in the XF Camera is available with both the HAP-1 and the HAP-2 AF sensor. Note that it is possible to have your XF Camera upgraded to the newer HAP-2 focusing unit by a Phase One service center, if desired. Please contact your Phase One Partner for details.

  • Page 50: Af Priority Setting

    AF Area Modes Autofocus precision and accuracy are essential to deliver sharpness at high- speed, and so Phase One developed a proprietary autofocus sensor for the XF Camera, the Honeybee Autofocus Platform, and equipped it with a dedicated processor. For improved focus precision, the XF Camera replaces individual line and cross-type sensors in favor of a single CMOS sensor containing a million pixel elements arranged in a multiple honeycomb-shaped pattern.
  • Page 51 The AF/MF selector ring on the lens can help you to rapidly switch between AF (Autofocus) and M (Manual) using your left hand, without having to remove your finger from the shutter release button. AF/MF selector ring XF Camera System Manual | Honeybee Autofocusing System...
  • Page 52 (0). Therefore, if the focus point is in front of the intended point of focus, continue to adjust by increasing the positive (+) value. To remove the compensation settings, set the Trim value to zero (0). XF Camera System Manual | Honeybee Autofocusing System...

  • Page 53: Focus Trim Tool

    This means that you need to activate it in the XF menu system under Tools or alternatively enable it under UI Setup > Tools Enabled if you want to be able to use the swipe action to activate it.
  • Page 54 Tap on the Live View icon in the Focus Trim Tool to activate it on the IQ Digital Back. Zoom to 100% on the screen in order to see the focus target clearly. It is important that you zoom into the same center area on the target that the XF Camera has focused on.
  • Page 55 If you want to rerun the Focus Trim procedure, press the Restart Tool or the Top Front Key. The tool is closed by pressing the cross in the upper-left corner. Verifying the trim value XF Camera System Manual | Focus Trim Tool...

  • Page 56: Autofocus & Recompose Mode / Afr Mode

    Autofocus & Recompose mode / AFr Mode The XF Camera has a unique auto focus feature called AFr Mode which will ensure the intended subject remains in focus even after you lock focus and then recompose the image. Under normal circumstances, the plane of focus will shift when you change the angle of the camera for recomposing after having locked focus.
  • Page 57 XF Camera. This tool is designed to learn the movements of the XF Camera over the course of a shoot, and therefore the more you repeat the same movement within a sequence of images, the greater the success. The...

  • Page 58: Working With Hyperfocal Distance

    While this is sometimes helpful, it is rarely optimal; the precise distance actually depends on many factors, including subject distance, Aperture and focal length. XF Camera System Manual | Working with hyperfocal distance...

  • Page 59: Hyperfocal Distance On The Xf Camera System

    Control Units). An internal scale, calibrated to the accuracy of the geared lens focus mechanism. Saving an XF hyperfocal point: Entering the XF Hyperfocal Point mode – via The XF Rear Key > Tools > Hyperfocal Point Please NOTE that this always assumes that the lens is in AF mode.

  • Page 60: Xf Camera System Capture Modes

    The maximum capture delay is set using a long press of the Vibration icon in Drive screen or by pressing the Rear Key on the XF top screen and from the Vibration Delay mode Vibration Delay options menu: select Capture Setup >...
  • Page 61 Toggle, even if Bulb is selected. So if the capture button is activated from Capture One, the first tap opens the shutter, and the second tap closes the shutter again. Choosing between Bulb and Toggle XF Camera System Manual | XF Camera System Capture Modes...

  • Page 62: Xf Camera System Exposure Modes

    Exposure Compensation setting for more details. ISO Setting ISO sensitivity can be set either by scrolling the Rear Dial on the XF Camera Body or by selecting ISO with the top right key of the IQ Digital Back. Settings are automatically transferred between the IQ Digital Back and the XF Camera Body.
  • Page 63 By default, the XF Camera is set to only change the Shutter Time, but you can, for instance,...

  • Page 64: Exposure Compensation

    Access the XF menu from the top screen (or IQ screen) and select UI Setup > Control Setup >Front / Side Dial > In Auto > ExpComp.

  • Page 65: Long Exposure

    View, focus and then trigger the shutter release. The shutter remains open for the allotted time and the top screen of the XF will show the elapsed time (in secs). Shutter speeds longer than 1.0 second automatically change the leaf shutter option (if available) over to the camera’s integrated focal plane shutter.

  • Page 66: Electronic Shutter (Es)

    The Electronic Shutter can be enabled via the XF Camera Menu on the top touch screen by selecting Capture Setup > Shutter > ES only. You can also enable it on the IQ Digital Back by selecting XF Menu > Capture Setup > Shutter Mode > ES Only.
  • Page 67 When using the Electronic Shutter on the IQ3 100MP Trichromatic, IQ3 100MP or IQ3 100MP Acromatic Digital Back with, for instance, a Technical Camera instead of the XF Camera Body, you control the shutter speed and other exposure settings via the Camera Controls on the IQ3 touch screen. You first need to make sure that the Electronic Shutter is enabled on the Digital Back by selecting Menu >...

  • Page 68: Live View

    From the IQ Home screen, touch the context menu icon in the lower right corner of the display. The contextual menu pop-up is displayed. Touch the Movie-camera icon to initiate Live View. The XF Camera Body opens the shutter and a live preview (Live view image) is displayed on the rear screen.
  • Page 69 The context menu pop-up is displayed. Touch the HDMI icon to initiate Live View on the external HDMI monitor. The XF Camera Body opens the shutter and a live preview will be transmitted to the external screen.
  • Page 70 Please also note that to avoid flickering, you should setup Antiflickering to the correct voltage frequency depending on where in the world you are. This is done in: Menu > IQ Settings > Antiflickering. XF Camera System Manual | Live View...

  • Page 71: Xf Custom Presets And System Backup

    Set up the camera with the various settings required, then press the Rear Key on the XF top screen and from the menu select Save Setup > Custom 1 > Save Setup > Yes / No. Two further groups of settings can be stored (to Custom 2 and Custom 3).
  • Page 72 ‘Landscape’ or ‘Studio’. This is done from the IQ touch screen with the built-in keyboard. Select Menu > XF Menu > Custom Setup > Rename. Then choose the Custom Setup you want to rename, and enter the name on the touch keyboard.
  • Page 73 Setup backup and will be applied if you save and load the System Setup on the same XF Camera Body. However, they will not be applied if you load the System Setup onto a Loading the System Setup from a CF card different XF Camera.

  • Page 74: Flash Photography

    All of these powerful flash photography tools are explained in detail in this section. The XF Camera can also work with a range of other flash solutions in manual mode, and the camera offers flash syncing up to an unprecedented 1/1600th of a second with the majority of Schneider Kreuznach LS (Leaf Shutter) lenses.

  • Page 75: Profoto Remote Tool

    Note that the Profoto Remote Tool cannot be set up to show what the current energy level is on the flash generators. The rear button on the XF Camera is used to test fire the flash system. Turning a Flash Group On/Off The top front button is used to turn the selected Flash Group on and off.

  • Page 76: Triggering A Capture With The Profoto Remote

    Note that you can set both the Transmit Channel and the Receive Channel to Off. If you set the Transmit Channel to Off, the XF Camera will not trigger a flash system, and you can use the Profoto Remote as just an external wireless trigger when you do not need a flash.

  • Page 77: Flash Analysis Tool

    Rear Curtain sync and Trim Note that you have the option of choosing between front and rear curtain sync for your flash system from the XF Camera. This is done by accessing the camera menu and selecting Capture Setup > Flash Curtain > Front/Rear.
  • Page 78 Because of this, the flash sync speed with a leaf shutter can be as fast as 1/1600 seconds. Note that when the XF Camera is using the leaf shutter as the second curtain, it automatically uses an electronic first curtain.

  • Page 79: Xf Camera System Lenses

    1/1600th of a second Shutter Speed. If using LS lenses, the XF Camera Body will indicate if LS or FPS is active on the top screen. The shutter preference can be set using the camera menu from the top screen, or from the XF menu on the IQ Digital Back.

  • Page 80: Capture One Pro

    Capture One Pro The XF Camera System is bundled with Capture One Pro Installing on Mac Capture One software includes an easy-to-use installer that will install all the software necessary to run the application on a Mac running Mac OS X 10.11.6 (El Capitan), macOS 10.12.x (Sierra) or macOS 10.13.x...
  • Page 81 • Leave plenty of hard disk space free for your images • Solid State Disk (SSD) • A fast Graphics card from NVIDIA or AMD with 2GB+ RAM (4+ GB for 4k or multiple monitors). XF Camera System Manual | Capture One Pro...

  • Page 82: Activating Capture One Pro (Mac / Windows)

    If you are experiencing problems activating the software, follow the instructions provided in the application, read the Capture One help manual online, or visit our website for inspiration and troubleshooting: http://www.phaseone.com/ support XF Camera System Manual | Capture One Pro...

  • Page 83: Capture One Tethered Use

    Settings tool (Digital Back) in Capture One or the IQ menu, select Auto Preview Mode > Off / On), as if shooting untethered. It is also possible to enlarge a section of an image on the IQ screen to help check focus. XF Camera System Manual | Capture One Tethered Use...
  • Page 84 6. Press “Import” or “Import All”. You can continue working while images are imported in the background. Capture One User Guide Available in the Capture One Help menu or go direct to: http://help.phaseone.com XF Camera System Manual | Capture One Tethered Use...

  • Page 85: Built-In Wifi And Capture Pilot

    Apple iOS device (iPhone, iPad and iPod touch) running the Capture Pilot app from Phase One. Capture Pilot enables the user to remotely control the camera’s exposure settings and trigger the shutter on XF IQ3 and IQ2 camera systems. In addition, Capture Pilot allows browsing and geotagging of images, and even supports remote live view with the Phase One IQ3 50MP, IQ3 100MP, IQ3 100MP Achromatic and IQ250 MP backs.
  • Page 86 Connect iOS device directly to IQ Digital Back using Ad-hoc mode Power on the XF/ IQ3 and from the rear touch screen, select Menu > WiFi > Mode (Off) > Adhoc. This will start an image server with the network name PhaseOne[serial number].
  • Page 87 WiFi > Settings > Capture Pilot > Capture Pilot Permissions > Geotag captures > On. Ensure the data-logging feature of Capture Pilot is enabled (i.e. that the compass needle button visible at the top right corner is colored orange). XF Camera System Manual | Built-In WiFi and Capture Pilot...

  • Page 88: A-Series Camera System

    Open Platform Design The IQ3 A-series Camera System is built to retain complete compatability with the XF Camera System. Simply mount the IQ3 A-series Digital Back on an XF Camera Body and change the Camera Mode to Normal. More information is available from ALPA of Switzerland at: https://www.alpa.ch...
  • Page 89 ALPA Sync Release MKII Aperture selector ALPA Phase One Sync Cord Left hand side Digital Back Board Release Manual Shutter cocker Lens Sync connection Aperture open/close Digital Back Sync connection ALPA Phase One Sync Cord XF Camera System Manual | A-series Camera System...

  • Page 90: Iq Digital Backs And Cambo Technical Cameras

    Electronic Shutter (ES) 2. Two-Shot shutter release procedure 3. Zero Latency shutter release These operations are explained one by one on the following pages. XF Camera System Manual | IQ Digital Backs and Cambo Tech. Cameras...
  • Page 91 Shutter Speed Selector Focusing Ring Shutter Release Lever Preview Lever Shutter Cocking Lever PC Sync Port Aperture Selector XF Camera System Manual | IQ Digital Backs and Cambo Tech. Cameras...

  • Page 92: Shooting With The Electronic Shutter (Es)

    You can capture using the Electronic Shutter directly from live view, or exit Live View to wait for the desired moment of capture. Adjust the aperture on the lens with the Aperture Selector (3), if needed. 3. Aperture Selector XF Camera System Manual | IQ Digital Backs and Cambo Tech. Cameras...
  • Page 93 Normal mode. This makes the Electronic Shutter the most convenient way to capture multiple images of the same subject with a technical camera. XF Camera System Manual | IQ Digital Backs and Cambo Tech. Cameras 93...

  • Page 94: Shooting With A Two-Shot Release Procedure

    Ensure that Shutter Latency is set to Normal mode on the IQ Digital Back under IQ Menu > Camera > Shutter Latency > Normal. Enabling Normal Shutter Latency Instructions continue on the next page. XF Camera System Manual | IQ Digital Backs and Cambo Tech. Cameras...
  • Page 95 It is recommended to trigger the shutter release slowly to give the digital back a bit of time to wake the sensor. XF Camera System Manual | IQ Digital Backs and Cambo Tech. Cameras 95...

  • Page 96: Zero Latency Shutter Release

    You enable Zero Latency by selecting the IQ Menu > Camera > Shutter Latency > Zero. Choose Shutter Latency > Normal to turn the mode off again. Enabling Zero Latency Instructions continue on the next page. XF Camera System Manual | IQ Digital Backs and Cambo Tech. Cameras...
  • Page 97 Push the shutter release cable to make the capture. Remember that you need to spring-load the shutter again by using the Shutter Cocking Lever (5) before every new capture. XF Camera System Manual | IQ Digital Backs and Cambo Tech. Cameras 97...

  • Page 98: Using Lens Cast Calibration

    Enable Uniform Light and the Uniform Light slider. You might, for example, want to dial the correction down a bit to 75% with the slider in order to retain some of the light falloff. XF Camera System Manual | IQ Digital Backs and Cambo Tech. Cameras...

  • Page 99: Iq Digital Backs With Third Party Cameras

    The standard IQ Digital Back is equipped with an M mount for use with the Phase One XF or Phase One / Mamiya DF+ camera body, however IQ Digital Backs may be ordered with specific Hasselblad H or V mounts. In some cases, IQ Digital Backs can be fitted with an adapter to fit other camera body mounts.

  • Page 100: Iq Digital Back Camera Mode Setting

    Mamiya RZ67 PRO II/D Mamiya RZ67 PRO IID The IQ Digital Backs with a standard M mount for use with the Phase One XF or 645DF+ are compatible with the Mamiya RZ67 Pro IID camera, however this will require an additional adaptor plate. (Phase One Part # 70994) It is also possible to use a Phase One IQ Digital Back with Hasselblad V mount on the Mamiya RZ67 PRO IID.
  • Page 101 All the Hasselblad H-series camera auto exposure modes are fully supported by the IQ Digital Back. Please check the relevant Hasselblad H-series manual for more information on exposure modes. Hasselblad H-series Camera Display XF Camera System Manual | IQ Digital Backs with third party cameras...
  • Page 102 Viewfinder Masking Vertical Mounting On the Hasselblad V it is possible to mount the digital back in vertical position, in order to make portrait oriented images. Vertical Mounting XF Camera System Manual | IQ Digital Backs with third party cameras...
  • Page 103 Shutter Latency Setting Hasselblad 555 ELD Ensure that the shutter release on the front of the 555 ELD is in the DIG position Hasselblad 555 ELD DIG position XF Camera System Manual | IQ Digital Backs with third party cameras...

  • Page 104: Iq Digital Backs And Technical Cameras

    Several vendors make automatic lens controls that are compatible with the IQ Digital Backs – Please ask your dealer for more information. More information is available by searching for specific camera names in the Phase One Knowledge base at: support.phaseone.com XF Camera System Manual | IQ digital backs and Technical Cameras...

  • Page 105: System Maintenance

    If the camera has been exposed to salty air, wipe it clean with a well-wrung wet cloth. To clean the screen on the QI Digital Back or the Top Touch Screen on the XF Camera, wipe it using a microfiber cleaning or soft damped cloth. This will remove dust, dirt and fingerprints from the screen without scratching or streaking.
  • Page 106 Never use compressed air to clean the focusing screen unless the WARNING: product is made specifically for photographic equipment and do not touch the screen with any tools or your fingers. Scratches to the focusing screen is permanent and cannot be removed. XF Camera System Manual | System Maintenance...

  • Page 107: Cleaning The Sensor On Iq Digital Back

    Focus accuracy is dependent on the presence of the IR filter. 2. It is only possible to remount the filter without dust degrading the sensor if you have access to special clean room facilities. 3. The Phase One Product Warranty will be void. XF Camera System Manual | System Maintenance...
  • Page 108 XF Camera System Status Checking the XF Camera System Status You can easily check whether all parts of the XF Camera System is working correctly by tapping on the Battery icon on the Top Touch Screen. The Status screen will show a green checkmark if all is well, a red cross if there is an error, and a white cross is something is missing, like the Viewfinder.

  • Page 109: Updating The Xf Camera Firmware

    Note that the firmware update process runs an assessment of what firmware files are needed for both the XF Camera and the IQ Digital Back. After this assessment is completed, the firmware will be updated on all units with relevant corresponding firmware.
  • Page 110 Nov. 9th 2016 with serial number higher than RA003841 have the focusing screen changed from the top of the XF Camera Body. Please check the serial number on the bottom of your XF Camera Body, and proceed to the section below that matches your camera version.
  • Page 111 Body. This will make it much easier to see inside the mirror box. Power on the Digital Back on the XF Camera Body. This will drop the mirror. Remove the lens, and tilt the XF Camera Body backwards with your hand so that you can access the mirror box more easily.
  • Page 112 Push the screen frame upwards using the tweezers, while being careful not to touch the focusing screen or the mirror. Press the frame upwards into position near the release lever until you hear a clicking sound. The screen is now properly installed. XF Camera System Manual | System Maintenance...
  • Page 113 Instructions for changing the focusing screen for XF Cameras with a serial number higher than RA003841. Remove the digital back and lens from the XF Camera Body. Next, remove the prism viewfinder or waist level viewfinder from the XF Camera.
  • Page 114 Push the screen frame upwards by pressing the tweezers against the corner of the frame. Slowly tilt the XF Camera Body to its upright position, while keeping the tweezers against the frame, as shown. Finally, press the frame downwards close to the screen release lever until you hear a click.

  • Page 115: Learning More

    Learning More Phase One Customer Service The Phase One XF Camera System is a high-performance camera designed to endure the rigors of daily professional use under a wide range of environments. However as a precision made optical and mechanical device it should be protected from harsh use, and stored carefully away from extremes of temperature and humidity when not in use.

  • Page 116: Phase One Information

    1 Year Classic Warranty Items covered by the 1 Year Warranty: Phase One XF Camera Body, IQ Digital Back, XF viewfinders, Phase One and Schneider Kreuznach lenses, when purchased as stand alone items. Phase One XF IQ1 Camera Systems including:...
  • Page 117 5 Year Warranty Items covered by the 5 Year Warranty and 5 Year Uptime Guarantee: Phase One XF IQ3 or XF IQ2 Camera Systems, including: Phase One IQ3 or IQ2 digital back Phase One XF Camera Body XF Prism Viewfinder or XF waist level finder An optional number of Phase One or Schneider Kreuznach lenses purchased on the same system order.

  • Page 118: General Conditions

    If you are having image Phase One’s deliveries. quality problems, you should always Phase One shall have no obligation enclose image samples so that XF Camera System Manual | General Conditions...

  • Page 119: Notices

    Feature descriptions in this manual are referring to: following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, XF Camera System Feature Update 4 SR1 and Capture One 11 and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference thatmay cause undesired operation.

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