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  • Page 1 XF Camera System Quick Guide...
  • Page 2 “Our key objective is to help the worlds best photographers capture more epic images, stand out as an artist and have fun in the process.Our new XF Camera System is designed to be like a “Stradivarius” in the hands of an expert”...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Content | XF Camera System Overview - Names and Functions Live View Learning More Assembling the camera system Custom Presets Warranty and Uptime Guaranty Readying the camera system Flash Photography Navigation Focal Plane and Leaf Shutter Lenses OneTouch User Interface...
  • Page 4 XF Camera System | Overview - Controls, Keys and Dials Dials, and controls do not have hard coded labels outside of the camera - thus functions and features can be customized and configured, to fit the photographer’s requirements and shooting style.
  • Page 5 Overview - Controls, Keys and Dials | XF Camera System The top screen of the XF is a touch display, providing direct access to shortcuts and specific features. The front and rear keys, dials and controls are all custom- izable and have multiple functions according what is displayed on screen.
  • Page 6 After removing the IQ back or the lens from the camera body, remem- ber to protect the optical parts by reattaching the caps and covers. Also remember to attach the front and back port cover on the XF to protect the the camera from dust entering the mirror box...

  • Page 7: Assembling The Camera System

    Assembling the Camera System | XF Camera System Interchangeable viewfinders In addition to the Prism Viewfinder, the XF features an optional Waist Level Finder (Part # 73090) To remove the Viewfinder 1. Turn the power of the XF System OFF.
  • Page 8 IQ backs can be operated inde- pendently on a separate camera system by using their own, independent, power source. IQ1 and IQ2 backs cannot share power with the XF camera, and therefore operate on their own battery, independent from the camera body. NOTE: In low temperatures, keep spare batteries close to body temperature by storing in an inside jacket pocket - Li-Ion tend to lose efficiency under cold conditions.

  • Page 9: Readying The Camera System

    Powering on the XF and the IQ simultaneously is achieved with a short press of the power button on XF. A long press of the same button will power off the XF, the IQ will follow and power-off automatically after a few seconds.
  • Page 10 IQ back. Setting language in the IQ digital back The XF is delivered, by default, with the language set to Eng- lish. Follow the steps below to change the language of the IQ menus to one of nine others available, including German, French, Swedish, Italian, Spanish, Chinese (simplified), Japa- nese, Korean and Russian.
  • Page 11 Readying the Camera | XF Camera System Using Memory cards The Phase One XF System supports Type 1 CompactFlash (CF) cards only. Phase One recommends UDMA 7 type cards (800x speed or better) for optimal performance, however slower cards can be used. Microdrives and CF Type II cards are not recommended for use with IQ backs.
  • Page 12 Camera Function settings and Camera Menu. The Side Dial is customiz- able by pressing the rear key on the XF top and navigate to Secondary release button Camera Utilities>Control Setup.

  • Page 13: Navigation

    Side Dial, is also used for making selections from both the Camera Function settings and Camera Menu. The Rear Dial is customizable by pressing the rear key on the XF top and navigate to Camera Utilities>Control Setup. Front Button The Front Button is a mode dependent control set to activate the depth of field function, per default.
  • Page 14 XF Camera System | OneTouch User interface The XF Camera body’s top user interface consists of: Release button at the front right-hand side, 3 Customizable dials (default is Shutter Speed, Aperture and ISO) 1. Front dial 2. Rear dial 3. Side dial A touch sensitive screen with 2 control keys A.

  • Page 15: Onetouch User Interface

    Simple layout You can switch to a “Simple” layout via the XF menu or the IQ3 XF camera menu. The simplicity of this layout may be preferred because it is very easy to decode, and does not show fixed settings like Drive, Metering Area, Focus Area and M.UP.
  • Page 16 Two rectangles are marked, which corresponds to the focus area setting in the camera. The Focus rectangle in use is marked on the XF screen with the focus icon. To change the focusing mode, touch the icon, and change the value.
  • Page 17 Prism Vewfinder display | XF Camera System Setting Diopter in the viewfinder Start by defocusing the camera manually Look through the viewfinder and make sure that the focus frame (Circle with Rectange inside) on the focusing screen is in sharp focus. If it is not, turn the diopter adjustment dial counter- clockwise if you are nearsighted or clockwise if you are farsighted.
  • Page 18 XF Camera System | IQ Navigation Touch Screen Operation All IQ backs are equipped with a 3.2 inch touch screen. The screen lets you zoom, pan and browse through images quickly, making it is easy to navigate between different menus and fea- tures.

  • Page 19: Iq Navigation

    IQ Navigation | XF Camera System Important logic that will help you navigate with ease: Home key Long press on the upper left key will always bring you back to Home Key the main menu. Double tap the screen To enlarge an image that you are viewing to 100%...
  • Page 20 XF Camera System | IQ Navigation Viewing images (Image Playback) After capture, an image is shown on the rear screen. Image play- back can also be accessed at any time from the upper-left key on the Digital Back (this is particularly useful if the screen is in sleep- Tool View Tools mode), or directly from the Play icon on the Home screen.
  • Page 21 IQ Navigation | XF Camera System Swiping between images In both Tool View and Full Screen View, it is very easy to swipe between images by sliding your finger left or right over the im- age. This will go forward or back in the image range.

  • Page 22: Camera Defaults

    NOTE: Exposure mode can be changed by selecting the Exposure The XF Camera can be reset to factory defautl settings from the camera menu. Mode on screen and adjusting the Side dial. Press the Rear Key and using the front dial or Rear Key again, scroll down to Re- store to Default.
  • Page 23 There are two AF Drive options: Single or Continuous. These drive options can be set by selecting Camera Operation>AF Drive on the XF top screen or in the XF menu on the IQ back. Single: Focuses the lens once, after pressing the release button half- way.
  • Page 24 Different EV values can be selected and three steps are of- fered: 1, 1/2 and 1/3 EV, with the option for 2, 3, 4 or 5 captures. Bracketing is accessed by tapping the Drive icon on the XF top screen, or from the XF menu on the IQ [Drive>Exposure...

  • Page 25: Iso And White Balance

    Setting ISO in the IQ digital back ISO sensitivity can be set either by scrolling the side dial on the XF camera or by selecting ISO with the top right key of the IQ digital back. ISO Range is dependent on the IQ digital back you have attached to the system.

  • Page 26: Exposure Compensation

    If, for some reason you want to avoid using touch, an alterna- tive method can be applied using Keys and Dials: 1. Press and release the Front Key on the XF top. This will highlight the last chosen feature in the control panel dis- played on the top touch-screen.

  • Page 27: Long Exposure

    The IQ backs a quite capable when it comes to long exposure. Long Exposure mode Using the Time setting, the focal plane shutter of the XF stays open for a predetermined time (displayed in seconds). 1. Rotate the Front Dial and select Shutter Speed; 30, 60, 120 or 240.

  • Page 28: Live View

    IQ screen. The contextual menu pop-up is displayed. Touch the Movie-camera icon to initiate Live View. The XF opens the shutter and a live preview (Live View image) is displayed on the IQ screen. Check Focus Select manual focus (MF) from the Lens Selector Ring.

  • Page 29: Custom Presets

    Saving Custom Settings To save a custom preset, press the Rear Key on the XF top and select [Save Custom Set] with the rear dial. Select if you want to store the setting as [Custom 1], [Custom...

  • Page 30: Flash Photography

    Enabling Profoto Air flash Profoto Flash has to be enabled in the Camera Operation menu of the XF camera - Wireless channel can be selected in the same menu - select between channels 1 to 8 Channel selection is shown at the main screen, and should correspond to the channel selected on the Profoto flash sys- tem or Transceiver.
  • Page 31 Priority of which shutter you wish to use can be set in the Camera Operation menu on the top screen, or from the XF menu on the IQ digital back. Advantages of FPS One notable advantage of FPS is ability to shoot up to a 1/4000th of a second.

  • Page 32: Capture One Pro

    XF Camera System | Capture One Pro The XF camera 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 OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) or 10.10 (Yosemite).

  • Page 33: Activating Capture One Pro

    Activating Capture One Pro | XF Camera System Activating Capture One Pro An Internet connection is required to activate and update Cap- ture One Pro. 1. Open the license activation dialogue box from the main menu: Capture One>License. (Help>License Info on Win- dows PC) 2.
  • Page 34 One Help menu or go direct to http://help.phaseone.com/en/ CO8/Capture/Tethered- Shooting.aspx NOTE: The XF/IQ3 is compatible with FireWire cables up to 4.5 meters in length and USB 3.0 cables up to 3 meters in length. Longer cables might require a third party power...

  • Page 35: Import Images Into Capture One Pro

    Import Images into Capture One Pro | XF Camera System Import Images Inserting a memory card into a card reader will automatically bring up the Import Images dialog window, when Capture One Pro is running. Manual Import of images 1. Go to File and select “Import Images…” The dialog box will open to browse files.

  • Page 36: Iq Backs For Mamiya Rz Pro Ii D

    XF Camera System | IQ Backs for Mamiya RZ PRO IID IQ back on a Mamiya RZ PRO IID The IQ backs with XF mount or 645DF+ mount are compatible with the Mamiya RZ Pro IID camera, however this will require an adaptor plate.

  • Page 37: Iq Backs For Hasselblad H

    IQ backs For Hasselblad H | XF Camera System Viewfinder Mask Please check the relevant Hasselblad H-series manual regard- inghow to dismount the viewfinder and remove the focus screen. Change of viewfinder mask is only needed for the 50MP or 40MP IQ backs 1.
  • Page 38 XF Camera System | IQ Backs for Hasselblad V Hasselblad V cameras The Phase One IQ for Hasselblad V can be mounted most Has- selblad V cameras including Hasselblad 555 ELD, 553 ELX, 501 CM and 503 CW. Viewfinder Mask Please check the relevant Hasselblad camera manual instruc- tionsbefore removing the focus screen.

  • Page 39: Iq General Technical Camera Use

    IQ General Technical Camera Use | XF Camera System IQ Back and mechanical shutters The IQ back can be used with mechanical shutters that can be fired twice within four seconds. The first release of the shutter ac- tivates the IQ back (wake up signal); the second release is for the exposure.

  • Page 40: System Maintenance

    (delivered with the lens). Do not touch the contacts. Keep the contact interface of the XF camera system lens clean with either a dry cloth or by using a fiberglass brush. Do not use any other tools on the lens.

  • Page 41: Learning More

    Learning More | XF Camera System Phase One Customer Service The Phase One XF 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...

  • Page 42: Warranty And Uptime Guaranty

    Items covered by the 1 Year Warranty: same system order. Phase One XF camera body, IQ digital back, XF viewfinders, Phase One and Schnei- der Kreuznach lenses, when purchased as stand alone items. To activate the Phase One warranty, customers are required to make an online reg- Phase One XF IQ systems including: istration of the product at www.phaseone.com or through the registration option...
  • Page 43 Warranty and Uptime Guarantee | XF Camera System customer. The warranty shall cover only such defects that are due to faulty materials 5 Year Uptime Guarantee - general conditions or workmanship. Phase One carries no responsibility for any indirect loss, e.g. con- Using the Uptime Guarantee you may request a component loan unit be sent to you sequential loss;...

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