Phase One 645DF Medium-Format Camera

The shoot we had borrowed the camera for was originally scheduled for three days. But when the models for the first shoot were detained at the Canadian border, I was able to use the downtime to get a one-on-one technical workshop taught by Doug Peterson, Capture Integration’s Head of Technical Services in Miami. The new version of Capture One’s amazing software allows for such fine and consistent control of color management, details, calibrations, as well as the ability to gauge your depth of field in a quick and efficient manner. The interface is so smooth and quick that it is an absolute pleasure to be able to see well-calibrated and polished proofs just seconds after the shutter clicks. You can also use Capture One for tethering with Canon, Leaf, and Nikon cameras, which can help make the transition from Canon to Phase One feel like a very natural progression.

Phase One 645DF Camera System (back)

For the tech heads out there, this camera’s systems sensor is a full 6 x 4.5. The system shoots a 65 megapixel raw file, resulting in a 200 MB final image file, allowing for unparalleled amounts of data in the image. For the non-tech heads, this means that the detail is crisp and completely amazing, even when zoomed in well past 100%. You can magnify the images to see the smallest details and imperfections in the models skin and hair, perfect for the very particular portraits we were capturing at our shoot. It was great to be able to review the exacting and precise makeup and hair applications that our talented styling team of Linh Nguyen and Yeikov Bermudez had created. Plus, we have the ability to make gargantuan prints. Who says bigger isn’t better!

Phase One P 65+ Digital Back

Phase One, who used to partner with Hasselblad for their digital backs, recently decided to go out on their own and purchased the highly respected Mamiya camera company. One result of this corporate acquisition was the creation of the amazing Phase One DF body, along with a host of great lenses, a wide range of digital backs, and a full range of shoot accessories. And while they will continue to live up to their commitment to make digital backs that fit the older and newer Hasselblad bodies, as well as Contax, Rollei, and Mamiya, Phase One is now its own branded body.

Phase One Lenses

I have been a Canon user for as long as I can remember, but this new system from Phase One has quickly become a new favorite. Thanks to the hands-on instruction I received from Doug, the learning curve was especially smooth and simple. His knowledge of the practical and advanced functions of the system was invaluable.