Category Archives: Phase One

New Phase One XF medium format camera, new LS lenses and IQ3 digital backs leaked online

This is the new Phase one medium format camera that has been rumored for almost 2 years now. The new model is rumored to have some kind of IS technology build in. There will be also two new LS lenses that can support over 100MP resolution – Schneider Kreuznach 120mm LS f/4 Macro and 35mm […]

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Phase One and ALPA officially announced their new A-Series medium format cameras

Phase One and ALPA (both companies announced a long-term strategic and cooperative alliance few months ago) officially released a new A-Series medium format cameras (I already briefly mentioned that news a month ago). Here are the details:

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What else is new?

→ DJI announced Inspire 1: a new quadcopter capable of capturing 4K video and transmitting the HD video signal to multiple devices straight out of the box (check pricing, specs and availability at Adorama and B&H). → The Sigma dp1 Quattro camera is now in stock. → Spend over $450 on a Gitzo tripod by 12/31/2014 […]

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What else is new? (Photokina 2014 edition)

→ ThinkTank Photo announced a new Production Manager 40 rolling lighting equipment case. → Phase One announced Capture One Pro version 8. Phase One also announced a free Capture One Express version for Sony cameras. → Lexar introduced world’s fastest SD UHS-II memory cards: New Lexar Professional 2000x SDHC/SDXC cards are the fastest SD UHS-II cards […]

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PhaseOne introduces 40-80mm f/4.0-5.6 leaf shutter lens from Schneider Kreuznach

Today Phase One announced a new 40-80mm f/4.0-5.6 leaf shutter lens from Schneider Kreuznach:

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What else is new?

I am back from my trip to Boston and Maine for the second annual NikonRumors Forum get together. This is what you may have missed in the past few days: → Zeiss announced two new lenses at  the NAB Show 2014: Compact Zoom CZ.2 15-30/T2.9 ($23,900.00) and ARRI/ZEISS Master Anamorphic MA 135/T1.9. → The LomoChrome Purple film […]

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Phase One to be acquired by Silverfleet Capital

Silverfleet Capital  is about to acquire Phase One. The rumors are that Silverfleet Capita will buy a 60% stake in the company. Henrik Håkonsson, CEO of Phase One, justifies this operation by the need for Phase One to increase their equity to be able to grow by acquisitions.

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The first CMOS-based medium format sensor is made by Sony (inside the new PhaseOne IQ25 and Hasselblad H5D-50c)

The first CMOS-based medium format sensor inside the new PhaseOne IQ250 and Hasselblad H5D-50c  is made by Sony according to the Luminous Landscape video above and PDNonline (post contains also few sample images). Here are few details on the new sensor:

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