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User Guide Phase One Camera

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On rights

©2008 Phase One A/S. All rights reserved. Made in Denmark.

Ver. 1.11 - Updated 18 August 2008

Learn more about Capture One 4 on www.phaseone.com/4

Learn more about Phase One 645 AF on www.phaseone.com/camera

Cover and back images Photo by: Torben Eskerod

On liability

The information in this user guide is provided “as is”.

Under no circumstances, including negligence, shall Phase One be liable for any incidental, special, direct, indirect or

consequential damages arising out of or relating to use of the information provided in this guide with or without the software

described in the guide.

Trademarks & acknowledgements

Capture One and Phase One are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Phase One A/S in the European Union

and/or other countries.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Contents

1.0 Introduction 4

1.1 Open Platform – Freedom of Choice 4

1.2 warranty 5

1.3 Recommended hardware 5

1.4 Installing and Activation of software 6

1.5 Deactivation of Capture One 4 8

1.6 Screen calibration 9

2.0 The Body - the system 10

2.1 Unpacking the system 10

2.2 Batteries for camera 12

2.3 Batteries for the back 13

2.4 The parts of the camera system 14

2.5 Attach and remove lens 15

2.6 Attaching the back 16

2.7 The display 17

2.8 The buttons 18

2.9 LED lights 18

2.10 Setting diopter 19

2.11 Adjusting the Strap 19

2.12 Eyepiece shutter 20

2.13 Setting date and time 20

3.0 Basic functions 22

3.1 Setting ISO 22

3.2 Easy Photography 23

3.3 Measuring light – Exposure Metering 25

3.4 Focus modes 27

3.5 Using focus lock and infrared focusing 32

3.6 Shutter release modes 34

3.8 Flash photography 39

3.9 ashcompensationsettings 42

4.0 Advanced functions 43

4.1 Exposure Compensation 43

4.2 AE Lock 44

4.3 Auto Bracketing 46

4.4 Taking photos with the mirror up 48

4.5 Long exposure - Bulb Mode 49

4.6 Camera display light 49

4.7 Front/rear dial lock mechanisms 50

4.8 Depthofeld 51

4.9 Infrared photography 52

5.0 Tethered shooting 54

5.1 Connecting 54

5.2 Driver set-up 54

5.3 Tethered operations 55

6.0 The Back 56

6.1 CF card usage 57

6.2 Mounting and dismounting card on computers 60

6.3 Navigating the Back menu 62

6.4 Playmode 65

6.5 Playmode – zoom functions 66

6.6 Menu Mode 68

7.0 Custom function 80

7.1 Setting custom functions 80

7.2 Types of custom functions 81

Custom Functions overview 85

8.0 Lenses and Multi Mount 86

8.1 Functions of the Phase One lens 86

8.2 Function of the Phase One lens adaptor 87

8.3 List of alternative lenses 88

8.4 Lens Cast 89

8.5 4simplestepstocalibrateonxedlenses(MAC) 90

8.6 Largeformatandstitchedimages(MAC) 90

8.7 4simplestepstocalibrateonxedlenses(PC) 91

8.8 Largeformatandstitchedimages(PC) 92

9.0 Software 94

9.1 Getting started 94

9.2 Importing from CF card 95

10.0 Large format and technical cameras 96

10.1 Large format photography 96

10.2 Technical cameras 97

11.0 Maintenance 98

11.1 changing the focusing screen 98

11.2 Battery socket 99

11.3 Tripod/Electronic shutter release contact 99

11.4 Cameradisplayerror-notication 100

11.5 Lens maintenance 101

11.6 Back Maintenance 101

11.7 housingspecication 102

11.8 P+seriesTechnicalspecications 103

11.9 End User support Policy 104

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1.0 Introduction

1.1 Open Platform – Freedom of Choice

Thank you for choosing the Phase One 645 Camera.

The Phase One 645 Camera provides you the most powerful digital

camera solution whether you are working portable in the eld, or

tethered in a studio.

When shooting portrait, landscape, fashion, wedding, product or

architectural photography you will always nd a solution from Phase

One that ts your needs.

The camera system gives you the absolute best solution when it comes

to image quality and workow thanks to the ongoing research and

development made by the Phase One through more than 20 years.

Phase One is committed to not only provide the best digital solution

for the professional photographer, but also to ensure the photographer

freedom of choice regarding lenses, bodies, back, software, and

accessories.

The Capture One raw workow software for Mac OS X and Windows™ is

the new generation 4 software, with tethered shooting as your option.

The P+ Series of backs are legendary in the photographic business,

used by world class photographers for years. The system comes in a

suitcase and is ready to be used right out of the box.

We sincerely hope you will enjoy working with this new and innovative

camera platform.

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1.2 warranty

Please read the enclosed warranty certicate. Should any problem

occur, please contact the place of purchase, your local dealer for

consultancy. – Do not try to repair the camera yourself, unauthorized

attempt for repairing will termite the warranty.

1.3 Recommended hardware

Capture One 4 may run on older computers, but Phase One recommends

following the minimum requirement to ensure the best result from

Capture One 4.

Apple® Macintosh®:

G4, G5 or Intelbased Macs

768MB RAM

1GB of free hard disk space

Calibrated color monitor with 1280x800, 24-bit resolution

Mac OS X 10.4.11 or Mac OS X 10.5

Microsoft® Windows®:

Intel® Pentium® 4 or equivalent

768MB RAM

1GB free hard disk space

Calibrated color monitor in 1280x800, 24-bit resolution

Windows XP®, Service Pack 2 or higher

Windows Vista®

Microsoft® .NET Framework 3.0 Redistributable package – In case you

do not already have this installed, Capture One will initiate installation

of this.

We would recommend upgrading your computer in the areas below

if you work with high pixel-count cameras or simply want to optimize

performance:

Use processors with multiple cores, e.g. Intel Core™ DUO or better.

Having 2GB RAM or more.

Plenty of hard disk space for your images.

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1.4 Installing and Activation of software

You can only install Capture One 4 when your computer is connected

to the internet. unless you choose to install DB only.

Install on Mac OS X:

Capture One software includes an easy-to-use installer that will install

all the software necessary to run the application on Mac OS X.

To install the software follow the procedure below:

1. Either load the Capture One DVD, or download the application from

the Phase One website: www.phaseone.com.

2. Open the Capture One disk image

3. Read and accept the license agreement presented

4. Drag the Capture One icon to the Applications folder

5. Open Capture One from your Applications folder

Install on Windows:

Capture One 4.1 includes an easy-to-use installer that will install all

the software you need to run the application on a Windows based

computer.

To install the software follow the procedure below:

1. Either load the Capture One DVD, or download the application from

the Phase One website: www.phaseone.com.

2. Run the executable software install le.

3. Read and accept the license agreement presented

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

- In case you do not already have Microsoft® .NET Framework 3.0

installed, Capture One will initiate installation of this.

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To activate Capture One 4 you normally need to be connected to the

internet. But installing as Digital Back Only does not need internet

connection.

Open the license activation dialogue via the menu Capture

One>License.

Your rst step is towards activating Capture One is by opening the

license activation dialogue in the application as illustrated.

Enter your License code and personal details In the license activation

dialogue, type in the license code provided with your purchase of

Capture One. You received the License code either by email or with the

original software package.

Type in the personal details that you want to register along with your

software activation. Once you have entered the information press the

“Activate License” button and your activation will be validated by Phase

One’s activation server. Your software is now activated and ready

for use!

Troubleshooting

If you are experiencing problems activating the software, follow the

instructions provided in the application, read the software manual

enclosed or visit our website for inspiration and troubleshooting: http://

www.phaseone.com/support

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1.5 Deactivation of Capture One 4

To deactivate Capture One 4 from a computer you need to be connected

to the internet.

Open the license dialogue via the menu Capture One>License.

Press the Deactivate button.

Once you deactivate Capture One, the application will return to trial

mode. If the trial period for the computer has expired, all current and

pending processing will be cancelled, and you will not be able to

continue working with the application until you reactivate it.

Conrm that you want to perform the deactivation. After doing so, you

can activate Capture One on another computer.

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1.6 Screen calibration

Your monitor is key-element in your daily workow. One thing that

assists your ability of viewing the captures you have made is by using

color neutral light.

Consider your monitor the new digital lightbox. To ensure accuracy,

monitors need to be hardware calibrated for accuracy. A quality monitor

and calibration tool provides you with a guarantee that what you are

seeing on screen is correct. Once a monitor has been calibrated, the

color and brightness controls should be locked to prevent inadvertent

changes.

Hardware-based monitor calibrators are now available at reasonable

prices. The process is simple, quick and enables images to be judged

with certainty. Higher level monitors have internal calibrating software

that works with professional calibration devices for ultimate accuracy.

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2.0 The Body - the system

The Phase One Camera system is created to provide as much exibility

and openness as possible. Phase One have for years been producing

the 2 lines, Classic and Value Added, below here you can see the

content of the 2 different kits.

2.1 Unpacking the system

The Phase One 645AF system is delivered in a case created for the

travelling photographer, the waterproof and impact resistant case has

the standard measurements of carry-on baggage in airplanes.

Open the case by pressing and pull-back the latches on the front/

opening.

Classic:

The case is exible inside, created for you to decide the actual content

and interior of the case. But as delivered the case will hold:

• Phase One 645 AF body with

• P+ Digital Back

• Phase One 80mm f 2.8 Lens

• Waterproof exible case in carry-on size

Pouch 1

• 4.5 meter FireWire cable

• Digital back duo-battery charger

• Digital back battery

• Capture One raw workow software

• Battery charger power supply

• International outlet adaptors

• Protection caps body, lens and back

Startbox

• USB key with User Guide, technical documents and more

• Quick Guide

• Warranty Brochure

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Value Added:

Case

• Phase One 645 AF body with

• P+ Digital Back

• Phase One 80mm f 2.8 Lens with lens hood and cap

• Waterproof exible case in carry-on size with room for laptop

computer

• CF card installed

• 4.5 meter FireWire cable

• QP reference grey card

• Lens cast calibration card

• Capture One raw workow software

• Sensor Cleaning Kit

Startbox

• USB key with User Guide, technical documents and more

• Quick Guide

• Warranty Brochure

Pouch 1

• Digital back battery charger

• Two digital back batteries

Pouch 2

• Battery charger power supply

• International outlet adaptors

• CF card reader

• CF card reader cable

• Camera power module

Accessories Box

• Phase One 645 AF-HB multi-mount

• Protection caps body, lens and back

• Lens cleaning cloth

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2.2 Batteries for camera

Set the shutter release mode selector lever to “L” (to turn the power

off).

Use six “AA” alkaline.

NiCD batteries should only be used in the camerabody if CF07 is set

on rechargeable.

1. Lift the battery case lock lever, turn it counter clockwise and pull out

the battery holder.

2. Insert fresh batteries with the + and - ends as shown in the drawing.

3. Return the battery holder to its case and lock it by turning the lever

clockwise. Make sure it is rmly attached.

- Be sure the batteries are placed with proper polarity

Checking the Battery Power

Set the shutter release mode selector lever to “S” (to turn the power

on).

Check the battery condition in the lower right corner of the top LCD

display.

When replacing the batteries, be sure to use six new batteries of the

same type. Do not mix different types of batteries or old batteries with

new ones. NEVER throw out batteries.

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The batteries are sufficiently charged. There is little power remaining. Have

new batteries on hand. Camera will still

operate.

There is very little power remaining.

Camera will not operate. Set the shutter

release mode selector lever to “L” (to

turn the power off) and replace the

batteries with new ones.

When the batteries are emptied for

power, “batt” flashes on the main

LCD and the viewfinder’s LCD when

the shutter release button is pressed.

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2.3 Batteries for the back

When the system is unpacked the rst thing to do, is to give the batteries

a full charge.

In the Value Added Suitcase comes with two 7.2 volt Lithium-Ion batteries.

Only one battery is used in the P+ back at a time, but it is recommended

to charge both batteries fully before you start.

While charging the batteries, you can still use the camera back if you

connect it to the IEEE1394/FireWire port on your computer, by using

the 6pin FireWire.

The charger can adapt to voltages within a range of 110 to 250 volts.

It comes with an international set of source outlet adaptors (placed in

the suitcase utility compartment), please select one that ts your outlet,

and mount it by sliding it in from the top.

Connect the unit to the outlet and charge the batteries (approximately

2,5 to 3 hours).

NEVER throw out batteries, when a battery does not work, deliver the

battery for appropriate disposal.

Purchasing extra batteries

The Phase One P+ back comes with two 2500mAh batteries. If you

need to purchase extra batteries Phase One recommend Canon BP

915 2500 mAh.

Due to difference in the tolerances of some third party batteries, these

may not t into the digital back’s battery compartment. Do not try to

force a battery into the compartment. When pressing the battery release

button it should slide in without problems.

Warning!

•Only use the Charger to charge the specified batteries

•Do not allow charger to get wet or get exposed to moisture

•Keep the Charger out of reach of children

•Once charging is completed, unplug the transformer from power source

•Only use the original mains adaptor 12V DC or car lead

•Never apply excessive force when connecting or disconnecting a battery or contact

plate.

•Keep all contacts clean.

•Do not force down any of the contacts.

•Do not short-circuit the contacts.

•Never store the battery connected to the charger for an extensive period of time.

•Do not expose to excessive heat or naked flame.

•Do not dismantle or carry out any alteration to the product

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2.4 The parts of the camera system

Self timer button

Main LCD backlight button

Multiple exposure button

Focus point selector button

Set button

Flash auto adjustment selectbutton

Auto bracketing button

Multiple exposure mode button

Auto exposure lock button

Digital back LCD panel

Play button

Menu button

White Balance button

ISO button

Digital back ON/OFF button

Digital back external connection

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Diopter adjustment dial

Digital back relase lock

Digital back relase button

Cover for CF card slot

Syncro terminal

Electronic shutter release contact

Lens release button

Focus mode selector lever

Strap lug

Hot shoe

Exposure mode dial lock/release button

Exposure mode dial

AF assist infrared light

Mirror

Electronic contacts

Lens mount alignment mark

Depth of eld preview button

AF lock button

Drive dial

Shutter release button

Front dial

Strap mount

Rear dial

Main (top) LCD

Eyepiece shutter lever

Diopter adjustment lens

LCD screen

Digital back power on/off

Digital back power on/off

External power socket

Battery case lock lever

Battery case

Tripod socket

Multiconctor external back control

Flash sync ONLY for use on technical

cameras or pther platforms

Flash sync Remote camera control

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2.5 Attach and remove lens

1. Remove the front body cap, just like you would remove a lens, by

pushing the lens release button backward and then turn the front body

cap or the lens itself counter clockwise and lift out.

2. Align the white alignment dot of the lens [A](on the shiny ange) with

the camera’s white dot[B], t the lens into the camera and rotate it

clockwise until it clicks into place.

To remove the front lens cap, squeeze the shiny sections together

and lift out.

To remove rear lens cap turn it counterclockwise.

Removing

While sliding the lens release button back, rotate the lens counter

clockwise until it stops and lift it off.

After removing the lens from the camera body, protect both ends by

attaching the caps.

Oil, dust, ngerprints or water on the electronic contacts could result

in malfunction or corrosion. Wipe such impurities off with a clean piece

of cloth.

Do not touch the distance ring or other rotating parts when attaching

the lens. - When installing a lens, do not press the lens release button.

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2.6 Attaching the back

The P+ back is fully integrated with the camera body and is a part of the

whole camera system.

When no cassette is attached to the Phase One 645AF camera house

the mirror is up and the shutter is open. This is the correct position

when no back is attached.

When attaching the P+ back to the camera body the shutter will close

and the mirror comes down. It is important to ensure that the bottom

part of the P+ back is pressed well into the locking mechanism on

the camera back before the upper locking mechanism is pressed

together.

Failure to do this can cause an error with the camera body. The error is

a state of continuously opening and closing the shutter. If this occurs,

remove the P+ back.

Please be aware that the shutter should be in the correct starting

position (shutter open), if this is not the case, attach and remove the

P+ back again to make sure that the camera body gets in the correct

starting position.

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2.7 The display

The display on the camera housing will provide valuable information

on shutterspeed/aperture value also you nd information on exposure

program, compensations see the drawing for explanation; the most

relevant information regarding the capture can be read on the bottom

display in the viewer along with the auto-focus mark indicating that the

focus is in place.

The display on the back is a multifunctional display, the menus changes

depending on the status and choices you make.

Besides providing navigation, the display on the back can work as

preview screen.

Exposure metering mode

mark

Superimposing mode (data)

Superimposing mode (index)

Auto bracketing mode mark

Self timer mode mark

Superimposing mode (date)

Program mode mark

Program shift indicator

Shutter speed (second)/Month and date

AE lock mode mark

Aperture/Year

Multiple exposure mode mark

Exposure compensation

mode mark

Flash compensation mark

Custom function

mode mark

User function mode mark

Battery power indicator

AF area mark

Exposure compensation value

AE lock indicator

Defocus indicators

Auto bracketing mode mark

Flash auto adjustment

mode mark

Multiple exposure

mode mark

Aperture

Flash charge indicator

Exposure compensation value

/ Dierence between metered

and set exposure values

Exposure metering

mode display

Focus marks:

Displayed when

subject is in focus

Caution mark

Exposure mode mark

Shutter speed

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2.8 The buttons

The back is equipped with four buttons, these buttons will take you

through all functions of the back, and the buttons will change function

to match the menu shown on the display. Read more on the menus in

the chapter regarding this.

2.9 LED lights

When the camera is powered up you will see a short blink in the green

and red LED’s in the right hand side of the display and you will hear a

ready beep. The lights will turn off immediately. This is an indication

that the camera is ready to capture.

Green: When capturing an image the green LED is blinking rapidly to

indicates that the P+ back is busy.

Steady green light indicates that the backlight of the display is dimmed

but the camera is still ready to shoot.

(The time before this happens can be set in the P+ back and is described

later under “Menu mode”)

RED: If the red LED is on this indicates that the P+ back is writing to the

storage media thereof the buffer is not emptied.

The red LED indicator located just beside the CF-cardslot under the

cover in the left side is assigned to only indicate CF card activity.

When the red CF-slot LED is on do not remove the card from the card

slot! This can damage the formatting of the card, resulting images or

data might be lost or corrupted.

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2.10 Setting diopter

Look through the viewnder and make sure that the focus frame

(Rectangle with Circle) is in sharp focus. If it is not, turn the diopter

adjustment dial in the “–” direction if you are nearsighted, in the “+”

direction if you are farsighted. If this is not sufcient you may require an

optional diopter correction lens. See below.

Point the camera at a bright, plain object such as a white wall when

making this adjustment.

Replacing the Diopter Correction Lens

If there is dirt or dust on the lens surface, remove it with a blower or

sweep it off gently with a lens brush.

If there are ngerprints or dirt on the lens surface, wipe them off with a

piece of clean, soft gauze.

Using solvents could discolor the diopter correction lens frame.

1. Remove the lens supplied with the nder by pulling it downward.

2. Push the replacement diopter correction lens upward into the

viewnder’s eyepiece frame until it clicks into place.

2.11 Adjusting the Strap

Put the neck strap through the mounts and secure it to the buckle

as illustrated.

After attaching the strap, pull it and make sure it does not loosen at

the buckle.

Diopter not matching Diopter matching

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2.12 Eyepiece shutter

Close the eyepiece shutter when there is a strong light source behind

the camera or when pressing the shutter release button without looking

through the viewnder.

(This prevents exposure error due to light entering from the

viewnder.)

Turn the eyepiece shutter lever in the direction of the arrow.

2.13 Setting date and time

Date and time is set and controlled through the digital back.

Default date and time is GMT+1.

If the digital back has been without power for a longer period of time,

it will automatically ask you to setup time and date when it is powered

up.

In the “Time & Date” menu you can set the time and date using the four

buttons on the P+ back. Left side buttons will step through the hours,

minutes and seconds eld, while the right up and down buttons can be

used to set the value of the elds.

The time and date is applied to all les captured with the P+ back.

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3.0 Basic functions

3.1 Setting ISO

ISO functionality is controlled by the back.

The default ISO setting is ISO 50 or 100 depending on the back of the

Camera system. A rule of thumb is that the higher ISO you are using,

the higher is the degree of noise in the image, though Capture One has

a powerful noise reduction.

Depending on the back the Phase One ISO scale is currently 50, 100,

200, 400, 800 OR 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 using the button on the top

left, when in the main menu on the back scroll up and down and press

“enter” and the desired ISO is chosen, OR if using tethered mode use

the Capture panel in the Capture One application.

ISO and White Balance

When the display is in its home position the two buttons to the left,

ISO and WB brings you directly to the ISO and White balance settings,

where you can scroll up and down, and select the setting you want with

the “Enter” button. Also White Balance can be controlled by Capture

One if you are working tethered.

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3.2 Easy Photography

1. Set the shutter release mode selector lever to “S” (single-frame

advance mode).

There are two shutter release modes: “S” (singleframe advance mode)

and “C” (continuous advance mode).

When set to “L,” the power is turned off.

2. Set the focus mode selector lever to “S” (single focus mode).

There are three focus modes: “S” (single focus mode), “C” (continuous

focus mode) and “M” (manual focus mode).

3. Set the exposure mode selector dial to “P” (program auto

exposure).

There are four exposure modes:

“P” (program AE),

“Av” (aperture priority AE)

“Tv” (shutter priority AE)

“M” (manual mode).

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Focus Mode Focusing

S Single focus

mode

Half-press the shutter release button to focus. When the

focus mark lights, the focus is fixed and the shutter can be

released.

C Continuous

focus mode

The camera keeps focusing continuously while the shutter

release button is half-pressed. The shutter can be released

regardless of whether or not the focus mark is lit.

M Manual focus

mode

Focus manually.

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P: Program AE - The aperture and shutter speed are determined

automatically according to the shooting conditions. This mode is best

suited for general photography, since it allows you to concentrate on

the shooting. You can change the shutter speed and aperture by turning

the front and rear dials while the “P” (Program AE) mode is selected.

Av: Aperture priority AE - Set the desired aperture and the camera

selects the correct shutter speed. Use this mode to control depth of

eld.

Tv: Shutter priority AE - Set the desired shutter speed and the camera

selects the correct aperture. Use this mode to stop motion.

M: Manual mode - Set this mode when you want to use special

combinations of the aperture and shutter speed.

4. Exposure metering mode is automatically set to average/spot

exposure metering before exposure metering is performed.

There are three exposure metering modes: In the “A” mode the average

brightness in the entire frame is measured with emphasis on the center

of the frame. The brightness at a specic spot in the center of the frame

is metered in the “S” mode. The “A-S” mode automatically switches

between these two modes depending on the contrasts in the picture.

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NOTE:

When a polarizing filter is used, ensure

that a circular polarizing filter(C-PL)

is used. The correct exposure cannot

be obtained with a normal(linear)

polarizing filter (PL).

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3.3 Measuring light – Exposure Metering

1. Exposure mode mark is displayed when the exposure mode button

A is pressed. Since three different exposure modes are displayed

sequentially when either the front or rear dial is turned, select an

appropriate exposure mode.

2. Press the SET button or exposure metering mode button A to enter

the setting.

Exposure Warnings

With an inappropriate exposure setting, when shooting subjects that

are too light or dark, the user is warned by the ashing external LCD or

the LCD inside the viewnder.

At such times, the correct exposure cannot be obtained.

Warnings that the exposure is outside the metering range

• Program AE (P)

The shutter speed and f-number blink.

• Aperture priority AE (Av)

The shutter speed blinks.

• Shutter priority AE (Tv)

The f-number blinks.

• Manual mode (M)

The exposure metering value difference is displayed.

Average/spot auto

exposure metering

Exposure metering is performed after automatically

selecting average/spot exposure metering.• Depending

on the subject conditions, center-weighted average/spot

exposure metering is selected automatically, and the

correct exposure is measured.

• Spot exposure metering is automatically selected when

the brightness of the spot exposure metering range

becomes darker than the brightness of the entire screen.

• If there is very little difference between the spot exposure

metering value and center-weighted average exposure

metering value, the correct exposure level is obtained as

the intermediate value.

Center-weighted

average/spot

exposuremetering

The average brightness of the entire screen is measured,

emphasizing the center of the screen.

Center spot exposure

metering

The brightness of an area equivalent to 7.6% at screen

center is measured, and the exposure is determined. The

circle at screen center serves as a general guideline. This

mode is suited to measuring subjects with strong contrasts

or measuring only screen portions.

NOTE:

you can change the amount of

time the metered value is shown by

entering Custom Settings C-04.

SET

AEL

P

Av

Tv

M

X

CF

B

A

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Exposure compensation

In some situations, such as a great difference between the subject

and background brightness or overall subject tones that will not meter

correctly because they are all black or white, the resulting photograph

may be under- or overexposed. When this occurs, use the exposure

compensation function. Exposure compensation can also be used

when you want to intentionally create overexposed or underexposed

pictures.

1. When exposure compensation button A is pressed, [+/-] appears on

the external LCD. When the front or rear dial is turned counterclockwise,

the exposure is increased; conversely, when it is turned clockwise, it is

decreased. The exposure compensation value can be checked on the

external LCD or LCD inside the viewnder.

2. After taking the pictures, press exposure compensation button A

again to return the exposure compensation value to 0.

The exposure compensation value mark on the external LCD is cleared,

and the exposure compensation function is released.

After taking pictures using the exposure compensation feature, be sure

to return the exposure compensation dial to the “0” position.

Exposure compensation is also possible during AE lock.

The shutter speed changes with exposure compensation in manual

mode (“M”).

Display of the exposure compensation of the viewnder LCD

- Without usage of Metz Flash.

NOTE:

1. The width of the exposure compensation step can be changed.

Custom settings 01

2. The maximum exposure compensation step can be changed to ±5EV.

Custom settings C-05 .

Exposure Mode Exposure Compensation display

P Program AE

The set value is displayed

Av Aperture priority AE

Tv Shutter Priority AE

M Manual mode The difference between the metered

value and the set exposure value is

displayed

X Synchro mode Not displayed

SET

AEL

P

Av

Tv

M

X

CF

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3.4 Focus modes

If autofocus AF is desired, chose AF on the focusing selector ring on the

lens, then chose between S(single) and C(continuously) focusing. The

Focus selection ring on the lens will help you to rapidly switch between

AF and M, without having to change your grip of the camera.

The shutter release button has a two-step action. When pressed lightly

it stops at a certain point. In this manual this position is called the “half-

press” position. When you “half-press” this button, the camera functions

are activated. When the shutter button is pressed further down, the

shutter is tripped. This position is called the “full-press” position.

When you “half-press” this button, camera functions are activated.

1. Aim the camera so that the subject is within the focus frame.

2. Half-press the shutter release button, and focus will be adjusted

automatically.

When the focus mark lights, the picture is in focus.

3. When lights, press the shutter release button further down to release

the shutter.

Out of focus Marks

Flashing: The picture is not focused and the shutter cannot be

released.

Either press the shutter release button again to adjust the focus or move

the camera to change the position of the focus frame.

While the camera is operated in the auto focus mode, lenses not

equipped with the focus mode selector ring turn their focusing rings

automatically to focus. Do not touch the focus ring.

Lenses with the focus mode selector

When a lens with the focus mode selector is attached and the focus

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mode selector lever of the camera body is set at “S” or “C”, you can

change focus modes between automatic and manual with the selector

of the lens.

To use the auto focus function, both the camera body and the lens have

to be set in the auto focus mode.

When either the camera body or the lens is set in the manual focus

mode, auto focus does not function.

See the instruction manual for each lens for the way to switch focus

modes on the lens.

Single focus mode (S)

This mode uses the focus-priority mechanism. The shutter can be

released when the focus mark in the viewnder is lit. This mode is

suited for still subjects. Focus is locked when the focus mark lights in

the viewnder’s LCD.

The shutter cannot be released if the subject is not in focus (if the focus

mark does not light).

To take another photo with a different composition, take your nger

off the shutter release button then re-press the shutter release button

again.

Continuous focus mode (C)

In this mode shutter release has priority to focusing. The shutter can be

released regardless of whether the focus mark in the viewnder’s LCD

is lit. Focus is adjusted continuously while the shutter release button is

half-pressed. This mode is suited for moving subjects.

Focus is not locked even if the focus mark is lit.

The shutter can be released even if the focus mark is not lit.

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Focus Areas

You can select the focus area that best suits the kind of pictures you intend to

take. The selected focus area can be checked on the external LCD panel.

Normal focus area

Position the subject within frame in the focus fame in the viewnder.

If there are multiple objects in the focus frame located at various

distances, the camera will focus the nearest object.

Spot focus area

The camera focuses at the center of the mark in the focus frame [O] in

the viewnder.

Manual Focus Mode (M)

The auto focus function can be cancelled, and you can focus manually.

1. Switch to “M” (manual focus mode).

Turn the focus mode selector lever and set it to “M” (manual focus

mode). [MF]Appears on the top LCD panel.

2. Manual Focus Operation for Telephoto and Zoom lenses.

All Mamiya 645 AF Telephoto and Zoom lenses can be switched from

Auto Focus to Manual Focus by sliding the focusing ring on the lens

FORWARD until it clicks. When this is done, the “Auto Focus” inscription

on the lens barrel is covered and the lens can then be focused manually.

When the FOCUSING RING is set in this position the external LCD

display on the top of the camera will show. It is not necessary to set the

FOCUS MODE SELECTOR on the body to “M”. To switch back to auto

focus, simply slide the focusing ring BACK towards the camera and the

“Auto Focus” inscription on top of the lens will again be visible. This

method applies to Mamiya 645 AF Telephoto and Zoom lens only.

3. Adjust the focus.

Turn the lens focusing ring until the subject is in focus. When it is in

focus, the focusmark lights on the viewnder LCD.

Notice:

You can select whether or not to display

the focus mark and the out of focus

direction mark. Custom settings C-18.

Focus point selection mark

Left AF area Right AF area

Center AF area

X

M

Tv

Av

P

22

25

2.25

0.7

0.8

ft

m

11

4

4

CF

A

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Manual focusing

1. Switch to “M” (manual focus mode).

Turn the focus mode selector lever and set it to “M” (manual focus

mode). Appears on the external LCD panel.

2. Manual Focus Operation for Telephoto and Zoom lenses.

All Mamiya 645 AF Telephoto and Zoom lenses can be switched from

Auto Focus to Manual Focus by sliding the focusing ring on the lens

FORWARD until it clicks. When this is done, the “Auto Focus” inscription

on the lens barrel is covered and the lens can then be focused manually.

When the FOCUSING RING is set in this position the external LCD

display on the top of the camera will show. It is not necessary to set the

FOCUS MODE SELECTOR on the body to “M”. To switch back to auto

focus, simply slide the focusing ring BACK towards the camera and the

“Auto Focus” inscription on top of the lens will again be visible.

This method applies to Mamiya 645 AF Telephoto and Zoom lens only.

3. Adjust the focus.

Turn the lens focusing ring A until the subject is in focus. When your

motive is in focus the focus mark lights in the viewnder LCD.

- When a lens with the focus mode selector is attached and the focus

mode selector lever of the camera body is set at “S” or “C”, you can

change focus modes between automatic and manual with the selector

of the lens.

- To use the auto focus function, both the camera body and the lens

have to be set in the auto focus mode.

- When either the camera body or the lens is set in the manual focus

mode, auto focus does not function.

- See the instruction manual for each lens for the way to switch focus

modes on the lens.

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Manual focusing using the focus mark (Focus conrmation method)

With this camera, the focus mark lights in the viewnder’s LCD when

the picture is in focus. With the shutter release button half-pressed,

turn the lens focusing ring to focus on the subject. When the subject is

in focus, the focus mark lights in the viewnder’s LCD.

If is lit in the viewnder’s LCD, the camera is focused on a point behind the

object. If is lit, the camera is focused on a point in front of the object.

- Use the focus mark when taking photos in manual focus mode or

using the M645 manual lens.

- If you adjust focus using the focus mark with an M645 lens, make

sure to open the aperture. You can use this function with a lens of f/5.6

aperture or higher.

- You can set the camera so that only the focus mark is displayed.

Custom settings C-18

When Auto Focus is Failed

The auto focus function requires contrast on subject. Auto focusing may

fail to achieve focus with certain subjects described below. In such cases,

either switch to the manual focus mode and focus manually or focus an

object at the same distance as the object you want to photograph, lock

the focus using the focus lock mechanism, then take a picture.

• Low-contrast subject (blue skies, white walls and other objects)

• Two or more objects overlapping at different distances within the

focus frame (animals in cages, etc.)

• Subjects with continuous repeated patterns (building exteriors, blinds, etc.)

• Extremely backlit reective subjects (car bodies, water surfaces, etc.)

• Or when the subject is far smaller than the focus frame

in focus

turn focus ring clockwise

turn focus ring counter clockwise

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3.5 Using focus lock and infrared focusing

Using the Focus Lock Function

If the object that you want to focus on is not in the focus frame, the

camera focuses on the background at the center. In such cases use the

focus lock function to lock the focus before releasing the shutter.

1. Set the focus mode selector lever to “S” or “C.”

Put the subject in the focus frame and halfpress the shutter release button.

2. Lock the focus.

When the focus mark in the viewnder LCD is lit, press the AF lock

button on the front of the camera to lock the focus.

3. Adjust the composition.

With the shutter release button half-pressed, slide the camera to achieve

the desired composition, and release the shutter.

When the focus mode is set at “S” (single focus mode) and the focus mark

is lit, hold the shutter release button halfway down to lock the focus.

NOTE

Assignment of the AEL and AFL buttons can be swapped.

Custom settings C-15.

- You can set the camera so that when the AFL button is pressed, AF is

activated and AF lock is performed Custom settings C-19.

m

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AF Assist Infrared Light

When the subject is dark or very low-key and the camera can fail to

auto-focus, a red lamp may light on the front of the camera when the

shutter release button is half-pressed. This light assists the camera’s

auto focus function.

Notice:

The AF assist infrared light is

emitted only when the focus mode

is set to “S” (single focus mode).

Effective range of the AF assist

infrared light is limited. It does not

reach distant subjects. - Range:

9m/29.5 ft. (using 80 mm f/2.8

lens)

When using a lens hood or a

bellows lens hood (sold as an

optional accessory) that may

interfere the assist light, set focus

before mounting the hood.

The AF assist infrared light can be

disabled. Custom settings C-26.

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3.6 Shutter release modes

Single-Frame Mode

The lm is advanced one frame each time the shutter is released.

Set the shutter release mode selector to “S”

Continuous Mode

Photos are taken as long as the shutter release button is pressed.

Set the shutter release mode selector lever to “C”. Photos are taken

continuously at a rate depending on the buffer speed of the back

mounted on the camera.

Mirror up mode

When the shutter button is half-pressed, the mirror moves up, and when

the shutter button is pressed again, the shutter is tripped, and a picture

is taken. For the mirror up shooting procedure.

Self-Timer Mode

In this mode, the shutter will be released 10 seconds after the shutter

release button is pressed.

Turn the shutter release mode selector lever to the position.

When the shutter release is pressed, the self timer lamp will blink for 7

seconds. Then, it will blink more rapidly for 3 seconds and the camera

releases the shutter. For instructions about the self timer function.

C

S

L

M.UP

C

S

L

M.UP

C

S

L

M.UP

X

M

Tv

Av

P

22

0.8

ft

m

CF

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3.7 Exposure Modes

(P) Program AE

The aperture and shutter speed are determined automatically for the

optimum exposure, according to the existing ambient light. This mode

is best suited for general photography, allowing the user freedom to

concentrate on the subject.

Hold down the [program] button and turn the exposure mode setting

dial to “P” (program AE) position.

Program Shift (PH/PL)

You can change the shutter speed and aperture value by turning the

front and rear dials in the “P” (Program AE) mode. In order to avoid

blurred images (due to shaking while releasing the shutter), or to open

the aperture, change to “PH” (high speed). For slower shutter speeds

and wider depth of eld, change to “PL” (low speed). This function

allows you to make these changes quickly.

NOTICE:

If a correct exposure cannot be

obtained, the shutter speed and

aperture value blink. In such cases,

the pictures can be taken but they

may out too bright or too dark

If the shutter speed and aperture

values blink on the main LCD and

in the viewfinder display when the

program line is shifted, the proper

exposure cannot be achieved.

Please select a different Program

mode.

When the Program line is shifted, the

aperture value changes along with

the shutter speed to maintain the

proper exposure.

You can choose either aperture or

shutter-speed to give priority in

program line shift. Custom settings

C-14.

Increment of the aperture and shutter

speed can be set at either 1/3 or 1/2-

stop. Custom settings C-01.

SET

AEL

P

Av

Tv

M

X

CF

A

SET

AEL

P

Av

Tv

M

X

CF

5

4

3

2

1

0

-1

-2

-3

-4

30 15 8 4

2 1 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/15 1 /60 1/250 1/1000 1/4000

1/30 1/125 1/500 1/ 2000

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 EV

Shutter speed

(ISO100/AF80mm F2.8 D)

F

32

22

16

11

8

5.6

4

2.8

Phase One 645

program shift chart

Normal

Program shift area

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Aperture Priority AE (Av)

Set the desired aperture, and the camera selects the optimum shutter

speed accordingly. Use the Av mode to maintain specic control over

depth of eld, i.e. taking portraits or landscapes.

1. Hold down the button and turn the exposure mode setting dial to

“Av” (aperture-priority AE) position.

2. Turn the front or rear dial to set the desired aperture.

Shutter Priority AE (Tv)

Set the desired shutter speed and the camera selects the optimum

aperture accordingly. Fast shutter speed can be used to freeze motion,

and slow shutter speed can be used to blur motion on purpose.

1. Hold down the button and turn the exposure mode setting dial to

“Av” (aperture-priority AE) position.

2. Turn the front or rear dial to set the desired shutter speed.

NOTICE:

The shutter speed value will blink when

the subject is too dark or too bright for a

correct exposure. To obtain the correct

aperture, adjust the aperture value until

the shutter speed value stops blinking

and remains lit.

When the exposure is compensated with

the rear dial, the aperture can be set

with the front dial only.

Increment of the aperture can be set at

either 1/3 or 1/2-stop. Custom settings

C-01.

Rotation direction of the dials to change

the values can be altered. Custom

settings C-13.

The selected aperture level can be

locked.

Av

Tv

M

X

P

CF

SET

AEL

A

CF

M

X

Tv

Av

P

SET

AEL

NOTICE:

The aperture value will blink when the

subject is too dark or too bright for a

correct exposure. To obtain the correct

aperture, adjust the shutter speed value

until the aperture value stops blinking

and remains lit.

When the exposure is compensated with

the rear dial , the shutter speed can be

set with the front dial only.

Increment of the shutter speed can be

set at either 1/3 or 1/2-stop.

Custom settings C-01

Rotation direction of the dials to change

the values can be altered.

Custom settings C-13.

The selected shutter speed can be

locked.

Tv

M

X

Av

P

CF

SET

AEL

A

Tv

M

X

Av

P

CF

SET

AEL

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Manual Mode (M)

This mode is used to set both the aperture and shutter speed for total

exposure control. Shutter speeds can be selected from B (bulb), 30

seconds to 1/4000 of a second. Aperture values can be set from the

open to the minimum aperture. B (bulb) can also be specied in this

mode.

1. Hold down the button and turn the exposure mode setting dial to “M”

(Manual) position.

2. Turn the rear dial to set the desired aperture.

3. Turn the front dial to set the desired shutter speed.

4. When the shutter release button is halfpressed, the difference

between the present settings and the metered value is displayed in the

viewnder’s LCD panel. The value is displayed in 1/3 stop increments

within a range of ±6 EV.

CF

M

X

Tv

Av

P

SET

AEL

A

NOTICE:

When the exposure is compensated

in the Manual mode, the difference

between the metered value and the

compensated value will be displayed

on the viewfinder LCD. In the B

(Bulb) mode, the difference with the

metered value is not displayed.

Increment of the aperture and shutter

speed value can be set at either 1/3

or 1/2-stop. Custom settings C-01.

The assignments of the front and

rear dials can be swapped. Custom

settings C-11.

Rotation direction of the dials to

change the values can be altered.

Custom settings C-13.

The selected aperture and shutter

speed can be locked.

CF

M

X

Tv

Av

P

SET

AEL

Notice:

When the set value matches with

the metered value, the difference

indicator will show “0.0”. When the

difference between the set value

and the metered value is greater

than ±6EV and the set value is lower

the metered value, the indicator

in the viewfinder LCD shows “– u

–.” Contrarily when the set value is

higher than the metered value, the

indicator shows “– o –.”

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One-push shift function

When difference between the set value and metered value is displayed

on the viewnder LCD in the Manual “M” mode, press the AEL button

for approx. 1 second and the camera will automatically adjust the

shutter speed to achieve the correct exposure based on the set aperture

value.

While the difference [B] between the set value [A] and the metered

value is displayed on the viewnder LCD, press the AEL button [C] for

approximately one second. The camera changes the shutter speed to

an appropriate level.

X Mode (X)

Select this mode when you use a ash. The shutter speed will be xed

at 1/125 second for synchronization.

CF

M

X

Tv

Av

P

SET

AEL

C

Notice:

The aperture level can be selected

for the parameter to shift. Custom

settings C-20.

Notice:

The selected aperture value can be

locked.

The synchronizing speed can be

changed. Custom settings C-23.

When you take a photograph with

TTL light metering with a Metz flash.

X

M

Tv

Av

P

CF

SET

AEL

A B

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3.8 Flash photography

Phase One 645 AF is equipped with a horizontal local-plane metal

shutter; this makes it unnecessary for the user to acquire lenses

equipped with central shutters, though it still is possible to use these

lenses optically.

The focal-plane shutter provides higher shutter speeds, compared to

central shutter lenses, which allow you to freeze a fast moving target by

using very high shutter speeds.

When using a focal-plane shutter it is not possible to achieve ash

synchronization faster than 1/125sec, as the 2 shutter blades at e.g.1/500

are moving parallel creating a small slit allowing a small fraction of the

light to enter the sensor area of the digital back. This shutter method

allows for shutter speeds of up to 1/4000 sec.

A central shutter will make it possible to achieve slightly higher shutter

and ash sync speeds, but central shutters but will not be able to

achieve high shutter speed.

1. To use a grip type ashgun or a strobe with other electric contacts

than X contact, connect the sync. cord to the camera’s sync. terminal.

(See note below about ashes designed exclusively for other camera

makes.)

2. While pressing the unlock button, turn the exposure mode setting

dial and set it to “X” (1/125 sec.) or “M” (manual). When “M” (manual)

is selected, turn the front dial and set the shutter speed to 1/125 sec.

or slower.

3. Turn the rear dial to set the aperture, and then take the picture.

In addition to its standard ash sync system, the Phase One 645 AF

features TTL (through the lens), off the lm (OTF), electronic ash

exposure metering.

NOTICE:

This camera’s synchro contact is an

X contact.

Using flashes designed exclusively

for other makers of cameras may

damage the camera’s internal

mechanisms if connected to the

camera’s hot-shoe. In this situation,

use an off-camera flash bracket and

connect a sync. cord to the camera’s

synchro terminal.

When using flashes with a flash

duration of 1/500 sec. or longer, set

the shutter speed to 1/30 sec. or less.

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A ash sensor located inside the camera body reads the ash

reected off the lm surface at the moment of exposure. The sensor

is connected via the Phase One 645 AF s dedicated hot-shoe to a

shoe- or handlemount style Metz ash unit via the Metz SCA 3952 TTL

Adapter. Maximum ash sync speed is 1/125 sec., making daytime

synchronization possible.

The ISO of the ash is automatically set through the TTL connection

from the camera’s Film Magazine; any adjustment to this is instantly

recognized after the setting is locked and the shutter release is half-

pressed. Also, when Film Magazines with different ISO settings are

switched on the camera body, the TTL ash connection instantly

recognizes the change.

To utilize the TTL ash feature with all TTL-operable Metz ash units,

a Metz SCA 3952 Module is required. Please see the chart below for

compatibility and/or additional adapters that may be necessary.

The resulting ash exposure automation determines correct ash

exposure and automatically adjusts the output of the ash. It also

automatically corrects for exposure compensation normally required

when using lters, close-up bellows or extension tubes. However, as

with all TTL systems, it requires manual compensation for differences

in lm surface reection characteristics. The amount of compensation

is determined by experimentation and is performed on the Mamiya Film

Magazine ISO setting.

1. Mount the SCA3952 adapter onto the Metz ash, insert fully into the

camera’s hot shoe, and then tighten with the locking knob.

2. Set the exposure mode, and then check the shutter speed and

aperture.

Type of flash SCA3952 Module Converter

Metz 44 MZ-2 shoe-mount x

Metz 54 Mz-3 shoe-mount x

Metz 45 CL-3 & 4 Handle-mount x SCA 3045

Metz 60 CT-4 Handle-mount x SCA 3000

Metz 70 Mz-5 &4 Handle-mount x

Adapter

Metz Flash Unit

A

For more info on Metz, contact the local Metzdealer or www.metz.de

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Example:

(1) When the size of the subject you want to light with the ash is

relatively small within the picture

(2) When the background behind the subject is extremely bright or when

there is a strongly reective object in the background

(3) When the background behind the subject is extremely dark (outdoors

at night, etc.)

(4) For ash photography with a narrow lm latitude

1. While in the P or Av modes, the camera can be set to release the

shutter at the metered value, even the background behind the subject

is dark. Custom settings C-24.

2. The sync. speed in the X mode can be set between 1/40 and 1/125

seconds. Custom settings C-23.

* When the shutter speed is set to 1/2 increments, the sync. speed can

be set between 1/45 and 1/125 seconds.

Rear Curtain Syncro

When a moving subject has been shot under this function, the ash of

light appears after the moving subject.

Rear curtain sync mode

Front curtain sync mode

This function is set by Custom function setting.

Custom setting C-27.

Exposure mode Shutter speed Aperture

P Program AE Automatically set by

camera to 1/60 sec.

when the metered

shutter speed is 1/60

or slower, and 1/125

when it is 1/125 sec.

or faster.

Automatically set by

camera

Av Aperture priority AE Any aperture

Tv Shutter priority AE Automatically set

by camera to 1/125

when the set shutter

speed is 1/125 sec.

or faster.

Automatically set by

camera

M Manual mode Any aperture

X Synchro mode 1/125 sec. Any aperture

NOTICE:

With TTL flash photography, the

reflection of the flash is metered

and the intensity of the flash is

adjusted automatically, so TTL flash

photography may not be able to

suit to all conditions. In the cases

described below, we recommend

that you use a flashmeter to check

the intensity of the flash or to use a

manual flash setting.

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3.9 flash compensation settings

By combined use of a Metz ash and the SCA3952 adapter, the camera

adjusts for ash. It can be adjusted within ±3EV in increments of 1/3

steps.

1. Turn on the power

Install the SCA3952 adapter on the Metz ash, and put it on the camera

then lock the ash in place using the locking knob on the ash shoe.

Turn the shutter release mode selector lever to the “S” or “C” position,

and turn ON the ash power switch.

2. When the ash charge conrmation lamp lights, press the set button

A in. The is displayed on the main LCD panel.

3. Turn the front or rear dial to select the ash compensation value.

External LCD Panel (normal display)

4. When the shutter button is half-pressed, the display appears on

the external LCD, and appears on the LCD inside the viewnder

with a + compensation, or appears with a – compensation.

Viewfinder LCD readouts

- If the ash-charge mark is not displayed, the ash compensation

button [A] can not be used.

- Keep pressing the set button to activate the ash compensation

mode. You can check the exposure compensation value.

- If you turn the shutter release mode selector lever to the “L” (power

OFF) position, the compensation value will be canceled.

Exposure compensation and ash compensation can be linked.

Custom settings C-25.

SET

AEL

P

Av

Tv

M

X

CF

A

SET

AEL

P

Av

Tv

M

X

CF

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4.0 Advanced functions

4.1 Exposure Compensation

In some situations, such as a great difference between the subject

and background brightness or overall subject tones that will not meter

correctly because they are all black or white, the resulting photograph

may be under- or overexposed. When this occurs, use the exposure

compensation function. Exposure compensation can also be used

when you want to intentionally create overexposed or underexposed

pictures. Please keep in mind; you can do quite a lot of work using the

High Dynamic Range Tool in Capture One 4.

With the exposure compensation dial

1. When exposure compensation button A is pressed, a ppears

on the external LCD. When the front or rear dial is turned counter-

clockwise, the exposure is increased; conversely, when it is turned

clockwise, it is decreased. The exposure compensation value can be

checked on the external LCD or LCD inside the viewnder.

2. After taking the pictures, press exposure compensation button A

again to return the exposure compensation value to 0. The exposure

compensation value mark on the external LCD is cleared, and the

exposure compensation function is released.

NOTICE:

After taking pictures using the

exposure compensation feature,

be sure to return the exposure

compensation dial to the “0” position.

The exposure compensation dial is

locked at the “0” and positions.

The exposure compensation feature

is available during AE locked

operation.

The width of the exposure

compensation step can be changed.

Custom settings C-01.

The maximum amount of the

compensation can be set either at ±3

or ±5. Custom settings C-05.

Exposure mode Exposure compensation display

PProgram AE

The set value is displayed

Av Aperture Value Priority

Tv Time Value Priority

MManual Mode

The difference between the

metered value and the set

Exposure value is displayed

XSync Mode Not displayed

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4.2 AE Lock

Shooting with the AE lock function is useful in cases where the subject

to be brought into focus differs from the subject whose exposure is to

be measured or when measuring the exposure of a particular part to be

brought into focus using spot exposure metering mode while that part

is on the shooting screen.

The AEL button will lock the Auto-exposure value as the photo is being

recomposed.

1. Turn the shutter release mode selector lever to “S” or “C.”

2. Turn the exposure mode setting dial and select any of “P,” “Av,” or “T”.

3. Focus on the subject for metering exposure, and press the AEL

button on the rear of the grip. [ ] Will appear on the viewnder LCD,

indicating that the exposure value is locked.

4. Slide the camera to recompose the shot, and take the picture.

SET

AEL

P

Av

Tv

M

X

CF

A

NOTICE:

[ ] in the viewfinder LCD blinks to

indicate the exposure is locked, when

you continue to take the next picture

in the AE lock mode.

NOTICE: If you turn the shutter

release mode selector lever to the “L”

(power OFF) position, or after elapse

of one hour, the AE lock mode will

automatically be cancelled.

NOTICE: In the Manual “M” exposure

mode, you cannot use the AE lock

function. When the difference

between the metered value and the

set value is displayed, press the

AEL button for approximately one

second, and one-push shift function

will be activated and the camera

will automatically adjust the shutter

speed.

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Metered-value difference indicator

Keep pressing the AEL button and the difference between the

metered exposure value and the exposure of the new composition

will be displayed on the viewnder LCD. This function can be used

to see if an object of very different brightness levels can be properly

photographed.

If the difference between the set value and the metered value exceeds

6EV, the viewnder LCD blinks “– u –” for underexposure and “– o – ”

for overexposure.

By turning the front or rear dial in the AE lock mode, you can change

the aperture and shutter speed value without changing the exposure

value that is set when entered into AE lock mode.

In the “P” mode (Program AE) mode, turning either the front or rear dial

shifts the program to “PH” and “PL.” When in “Av” (Aperture-priority

AE) or “Tv” Shutterpriority AE), turning one of the dials changes both

the aperture and shutter speed values.

NOTICE:

The way to cancel the AE lock can be

changed. Custom settings C-17.

Half-pressing of he shutter release

button can activate the AE lock

mode. Custom settings C-16.

The assignment of the AEL button

and AFL button can be swapped by

using Custom settings C-15.

Exposure compensation and auto-

bracketing function can be used

when the camera is in the AE lock

mode in normal operation or with the

mirror locked up.

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4.3 Auto Bracketing

With auto exposure bracketing, you can capture different exposure

variations automatically for three or two successive frames, when it is

difcult to determine an exposure compensation value. The number

of frames to be taken, the bracketed shooting sequence, bracketing

margin and other settings can be selected as desired for shooting in

auto bracketing mode.

1. Turn the shutter release mode selector lever to the “S” or “C”

position.

When set at the “S” position, you can shoot one frame with each press

of the shutter release button. In the “C” mode, the camera takes three (or

two) frames successively with one press of the shutter release button.

2. Keep pressing the auto-bracketing button for approximately one

second, the auto bracketing mark will blink on the top LCD panel. Turn

the rear dial before this indicator goes out, and change “OF” on the

display to “On”.

3. While the auto bracketing mark is blinking, turn the front dial to

change number of frames (3 or 2), sequence of the shots in 2-shot

mode (shown above), and increment (1/3, 1/2, /2/3 or /1-stop).

4. Press the shutter release button.

When the shutter button is pressed in auto bracketing mode the

shooting sequence and auto bracketing mark blink on the LCD inside

the viewnder. Furthermore, the auto bracketing mark blinks, the

bracket step width is displayed, and the shooting sequence can be

checked on the external LCD.

5. After taking pictures, press auto bracketing set button A, turn the

rear dial, set auto bracketing mode to “OF,” and release.

Then press the auto bracketing set button or half-press the shutter

button to return to the normal display mode.

NOTICE:

When you want to cancel the auto-

bracketing mode, turn the rear dial to

change “On” to “OF”

SET

AEL

P

Av

Tv

M

X

CF

A

SET

AEL

P

Av

Tv

M

X

CF

SET

AE L

P

Av

Tv

M

X

CF

Underexposure

Bracketing Margin

Overexposure

Auto Bracketing Icon

Standard

Setting selection

NOTICE:

The letters (n, u, o) indicate the type

of exposure (“n” for normal, “u” for

underexposure and “o” for over-

exposure) and numbers indicate

increment (0.3 for 1/3, 0.5 for 1/2, 0.7

for 2/3, and 1.0 for 1/1)

By pressing any other button or

leaving the camera for 5 seconds,

setting for the auto bracketing

will be stored.

OverexposureNormal exposure Underexposure

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Single-Frame Mode (S)

Press the shutter release button for each shot.

The camera meters adequate exposure value for each shot and

performs auto-bracketing. The camera stays in the auto-bracketing

mode until the last frame of the roll lm is exposed or you cancel the

auto-bracketing mode manually.

Continuous Mode (C)

By pressing the shutter release button once, the camera takes 3 (or

2) shots in series. With each press of the shutter release button, the

camera repeats auto-bracketing. The standard (normal) exposure value

will be xed when you take the rst frame.

When the number of available frames of the current lm is less than 3

(or 2) in the auto-bracketing mode, the “– no – ” mark blinks and the

camera automatically cancels the auto-bracketing mode. When you

want to cancel the auto-bracketing mode, turn the rear dial to change

“On” to “OF”.

NOTICE:

If you turn the shutter release

mode selector to the “C” position

before taking three (or two) frames,

the camera will restart the auto-

bracketing from the initial frame

(normal exposure in the default

setting).

NOTICE:

Order of the exposures in 3-shot

auto-bracketing can be changed.

Custom settings C-10.

The way to cancel auto-bracketing

mode can be changed. Custom

settings C-11.

Exposure Mode Setting

PProgram AE Shutter speed varies

Av Aperture Priority AE Shutter speed varies

Tv Shutter Priority AE Aperture varies

MManual Mode Shutter speed varies

XX-sync mode No setting

AE settings under auto-bracketing mode

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4.4 Taking photos with the mirror up

This function prevents mirror-caused vibrations which may blur the

image in close-up photography, when shutter speed is slow, when a

telephoto lens is used, or when photographing a poster or another

picture.

When using the mirror-up, Electromagnetic Cable Release RE401

(optional) is recommended.

1. Set the drive dial to “M.UP”

2. Select “S” (single focus mode) by turning the focus mode selector lever.

3. Turn the exposure mode-setting dial to choose any of “P”, “Av” or

“Tv” exposure mode.

4. Focus the subject, and determine composition and exposure

5. The mirror moves up when the shutter button is fully pressed.

6. Pres the shutter button again to take pictures.

In the manual mode

1. Set the focus mode selector lever at “M” (manual focus mode)

position. Turn the lens-focusing ring to focus.

2. Determine the exposure, focusing and frame structure by pressing

the shutter release button halfway while looking into the view nder.

3. Lock the mirror up by pressing the mirror-up button.

NOTICE:

Auto bracketing exposures can be

made when the auto bracketing

mode is set before taking photos with

mirror up.

The mirror goes back to the normal

position in 30 seconds. This can

be changed to 60 seconds or no

limitation by the custom function .

(See page 89) Keeping the mirror up

consumes more power.

The mirror will return to the original

position if the lens is removed from

the camera body.

M

.UP

C

S

L

SET

AEL

P

Av

Tv

M

X

CF

WARNING:

DO NOT point the lens at

the sun during the mirror

up mode. The sun’s intense

light can scorch and

damage the shutter curtain.

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2.25

0.7

0.8

ft

m

11

4

4

P

Av

Tv

M

X

CF

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4.5 Long exposure - Bulb Mode

To expose lm longer than 30 seconds, adjust the shutter speed to

“B” (bulb). In order to prevent camera shake, use an electromagnetic

shutter release and tripod.

1. While pressing the unlock button, turn the exposure mode dial and

set it to “M” (manual mode).

2. Turn the front dial to select “bulb”, then turn the rear dial to set the

aperture.

3. Determine the composition, focus, and then take the picture. The

shutter remains open as long as the shutter release button is pressed.

4.6 Camera display light

To see the top display at night or in dark places, press the backlight

button A/ .

The backlight will go on approximately 10 seconds and go off unless

there is another operation.

When operating the camera while the backlight is on, the backlight will

be lit for approximately another 10 seconds.

CF

M

X

Tv

Av

P

SET

AEL

NOTICE:

When releasing the shutter, or

pressing the backlight button A/

while the backlight is on, the

backlight will go OFF.

The backlight can be set to turn on

during the camera is holding metered

value. Custom settings C-06.

NOTICE:

As the camera is electronically

controlled even during exposures, it

is recommended to replace batteries

before bulb exposure.

Normally the camera can take a

picture with a bulb shot up to 60

minutes. However, the bulb shot time

can be changed from one minute to

infinite. Custom settings C-21.

It is possible to set the camera as

the shutter remains open until the

button is pressed once again. Custom

settings C-22.

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4.7 Front/rear dial lock mechanisms

When the Electronic Dial Lock is “On,” all currently set values in “Av”

(Aperture Priority AE), “Tv” (Shutter Priority AE) and “M” (Manual mode)

cannot be adjusted with the front or rear dials. This prevents accidental

change of shutter speed or aperture values.

Press down both the multiple exposure mode button and the auto

bracketing mode button for approximately one second, until the “On”

indicator blinks.

To release the mode, hold down the same buttons until “OF” blinks.

3. “L” is displayed on the main LCD to indicate that operation of the

front and rear dials is blocked.

When the dial lock is ON, the shutter speed and aperture will not change

even if you turn the front or rear dial.

When you activate the electronic dial lock, and if you then operate the

electronic dial, the dial lock indicator “L” on the main panel blinks for

three seconds to show that the electronic dial lock is functioning.

Av

Tv

M

X

P

CF

SET

AEL

NOTICE:

The setting will be stored after one

second.

Dial lock can not be set when the

exposure mode is “P” (program AE).

Even while dial lock is set, the front

dial or rear dial can still be used to

perform the various settings. (Dial

lock is temporarily released.)

Av

Tv

M

X

P

CF

SET

AEL

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4.8 Depth of field

Depth of eld (D.O.F.) is dened as the zone of sharpness before and

behind the plane of focus. It depends on distance to subject, focal

length of lens, aperture setting and distance the lens is focused at.

In addition to visual observation via the depth of eld preview button,

the D.O.F. can be determined by using the depth of eld scale on each

lens. The f/stop numbers appear on both the right and left side of the

white index mark in the center of the scale. Simply read the gures

which appear above the f/stop numbers on the distance scale of the

lens. (see illustration below)

Depth of Field Preview Button

When the preview button is pressed in, the depth of eld for the aperture

set on the camera can be checked by looking through the viewnder.

After focusing, press the preview button. The diaphragm will be stopped

down to the set aperture.

NOTICE:

While operating the preview button,

you cannot release the shutter

When the aperture is open (the subject depth is small)

When the aperture is stopped down (the subject depth is large)

1.5

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4.9 Infrared photography

Infrared Photography is complicated when using digital backs, as the

digital back is adjusted to match the viewable light perfectly. To make

good infrared photography, you need the back adjusted for this or a back

dedicated to infrared photography. DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME

– all corrections in this area must be done by Phase One to ensure the

precision. If you remove the protectionglass or make other physical

adjustments on the back the warranty will immediately be annulled.

If you consider Infrared Photography, please contact your local

Phase One dealer for technical advice and pricing on this.

When taking photos using infrared lm, the position at which the subject

is in focus is slightly different than that of regular lms. This is because

the infrared rays have a longer wavelength and the image converges

behind the lm plane of regular lm. Use the procedure described

below when taking photos using infrared lm.

1. Set the focus as usual. Read the point on the distance scale matching

the center index of the depth scale.

2. Set the focus mode selector lever to “M” (manual focus mode). Turn

the focusing ring clockwise and align the read point to the infrared

index.

NOTICE:

Use a red filter when taking photos

using infrared film.

Be sure to read the infrared film’s

usage instructions.

You cannot take photos in AE modes

when using an infrared film.

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5.0 Tethered shooting

Tethered photography with Phase One is as easy as plug and play can

be, even though the quality and technology is advanced, it is created to

match all studio environments.

5.1 Connecting

Connect the Fire-wire cable to the back of the camera and on the back

of your Mac or WinPC – though there can be found computers with Fire-

Wire plug-ins on the front, our experience is that the back connection

is more stable, and functions better. Capture One will automatically

recognize the camera, and settings shared, read more on capturing in

the software manual.

5.2 Driver set-up

Install Capture One on your computer, follow the instructions provided

with the software, and activate the software.

There is no specic program set-up except the set-up or recommended

hardware provided in the beginning of this user guide as well as in the

user guide for Capture One.

Eventual rm ware announcements will be available on our website,

and in our newsletters.

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5.3 Tethered operations

When operating in a studio, connected to a computer via FireWire you

are not dependent on battery power or storage media. You can capture

directly to the Phase One Capture One Raw workow software on

either Mac or PC, providing power to the P+ back via FireWire without

the battery or CF-card inserted.

When operating tethered you have the option of capturing the images

to the CF-card or transferring captures directly to the currently assigned

capture folder in the Capture One application on the computer hard

disk.

The display on the P+ back can either be turned off while shooting

tethered or set to display the images while they are shot, just as if

shooting untethered.

When unplugging the P+ back from the FireWire, the P+ back will default

to untethered mode, capturing to CF-card or microdrive, and using the

battery for power.

Also when capturing tethered to a laptop with 4 pin mini 1394/FireWire

without power it will require a battery in the P+ back.

With the (non P+) P 20 and P 25 it is necessary to use the Phase One

“No Firewire Power Solution” Part.# 70508 to force battery power.

Using the four menu buttons you can setup the preferences for all these

operational features.

Consult the Capture One 4 manual for detailed intro to the software

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6.0 The Back

The back is a highly developed piece of electronic. The Phase One backs

are created to provide a natural and easy workow, without creating

unnecessary complicated functions or menubrowsing. You can see the

menuowchart here and read more on the menuoptions in this chapter.

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6.1 CF card usage

When working with CF-cards, card readers and digital cameras it is

very important to follow a few rules, to avoid loss of data.

Phase One recommends that you test-drive all new Compact Flash™ cards

(including the one enclosed). By doing an initial test to verify that the capture

les are stored properly on the card and can be accessed on a computer

you will avoid unpleasant surprises on location or when you return from

a job. Compact Flash™ cards are manufactured by other suppliers, and

Phase One cannot guarantee that the cards are not defective.

Inserting and ejecting cards on the P+ back

The compact ash card or microdrive is inserted in the hidden slot

located under the cover on the left hand side of the P+ back.

Insert the card with the brand label facing the display end of the digital

back as shown in the image.

When the card is inserted no parts are sticking out, the cover can be closed.

To eject the card push the small button just above the card once, and

an ejecting pin will come out.

Pushing this pin all the way back in will eject the card.

Always format your Memory card in the P+ back in general all CF-cards

or microdrives comes preformatted and ready to use in the P+ backs.

However to ensure the best performance from these cards it is to be

considered best practice to always format them in the P+ back.

Formatting of the memory card is done in either FAT 16 or FAT 32

depending on card size, and if the formatting is done in the P+ back

cluster sizes on the disk is set for best performance.

It is however also possible to format the cards on either Mac or Windows,

this is explained in the following sections of this chapter.

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CF card usage – 3S the Secure Storage System

When a card is inserted into the P–back, a complete disk check for a

valid le structure is performed.

For normal CF-cards you will not even notice the extra time it takes

larger cards will of course take slightly longer to load

Large Microdrives are experienced as slow, but a progress bar showing

the status if the time exceeds 2 seconds

The progress of a disk check is indicated with series of small dots in

the disk icon.

It is not recommended to turn off disk checking, but it is possible by

selecting the “Disk Checking” available in the “Menu” under “Storage”.

Whenever Disk Checking is turned off the capture counter turns red to

indicate that the disk has not been checked.

Disk Check summary

With the 3S technology we have created a new and safe storage system

in the P – back that is much more rugged than anything else seen in

the industry.

• We now offer full formatting support in the P – back (no more need for

formatting on the computer)

• Damaged or wrong formatted cards will be detected immediately, and

we now also have the ability to reformat the cards to correct them.

• Ejecting a card while in a writing session will not damage the le

structure of the entire CF-card, only the image being written and the

images in the buffer can be damaged.

• No other digital back or DSLR camera has this level of storage security!

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6.1 CF card usage in general

Ejecting the card while the P+ back is still writing to the card (red LED

is on) will cause images that are still not written to the card, to be lost

or damaged.

Also, ejecting the battery while the P+ back is still writing might result in

loss of the data that is not yet written to the memory card.

For rescue tips in situations where the P+ back reports that you have a

damaged card, please see “Sandisk card and Card reader” section.

General handling guidelines

Especially when using microdrives you have to be careful not to drop

them on the ground or even on a table.

Compact ash cards are not as vulnerable as microdrives. Please

keep the card away from moisture and sand and don’t bend it. Use the

supplied jewel box as a storage container for the card.

Using cards in the card reader

When inserting the card into the card reader on a Mac or PC, the card

will be mounted as a removable drive on the computer.

For information on how to import the les to Phase One Capture One,

please consult the Capture One online user guide available under

“Capture One Help” in the Help Menu.

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6.2 Mounting and dismounting card on computers

On Windows XP and Windows 2000 you can avoid confusing the

system or, worst case, end up with a CF-card that was unintentionally

erased, it is required to safely eject the card by right clicking the icon in

“My Computer” and select the “Eject” option.

On a Mac the card have to be unmounted, by dragging it into the trash,

or selecting eject in the “File” menu, or ejecting from the Capture panel

inside the Capture One software.

Just removing it, and reinserting it can confuse the system, possibly

resulting in uncontrolled read or write errors. If this happens, restarting

the computer usually solves the problems.

Preparing the CF-cards

Most CF cards are pre-formatted and ready to be used in the P+ back.

The P+ back supports cards formatted in either FAT 16 or FAT 32.

If your card is not recognized in the P+ back it is possibly due to a

wrong le system formatting on the card.

Mac HFS, UNIX or NTFS le systems are not supported by the P+ back,

and cards with these le systems will not be recognized.

The card will have to be formatted in either FAT 16 or FAT 32 using a

computer, Mac OS X or Windows.

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Recommended formatting is by using the back

Selecting “Format disk” will erase the CF-card in the P+ back. The CF-

card will be formatted as FAT-32.

Formatting on a Mac OS X computer

On Mac OS X the formatting cannot be done directly in the nder but is easily

done inside the Disk Utility located in the Applications > Utilities folder.

Open the Disk utility and select the Disk (not just the partition, but the

entire disk).

Select the Erase panel as shown on next page, and select MS-DOS File

System. Give the disk a name and click on Erase to erase and format

the entire disk for use with the P+ back.

Choose “Options” in the formatting dialog to specify a complete and

thorough formatting of the media.

Formatting on a Windows computer

Insert the CF-card in the card reader, and select the drive when it

mounts in “My computer” or in the Explorer.

Right click on the drive and select “Format” from the pop-up menu.

Select FAT32 or FAT16 from the “File System” pop-up.

Give the card a name and click Start to format the card to be used with

the P+ back.

To specify a complete and thorough formatting of the media resetting

all to zeros, do not enable the quick erase option.

Disabling iPhoto Autostart (Mac OS X)

iPhoto Autostart can be disabled in the Mac system preference.

Select “CD’s & DVD’s” and change the setting for “Picture CD” to either

“Ignore” or point it to the Capture One Application you are using.

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6.3 Navigating the Back menu

When the P+ back is turned on, the screen will always be in its home

display position or “Main screen”.

Pressing and holding down the upper left button on the back will also

bring you to the Main screen, regardless of where you are in the menu

system.

The Main screen has an indicator in the top showing remaining captures,

and a battery indicator at the bottom showing the remaining battery

capacity.

When either indicator reaches zero, it will start blinking, to indicate that

either storage or battery needs replacement before capturing any more

images.

The main screen also shows the current ISO setting, white balance

setting and IIQ Raw le format selected.

Menu buttons

The Phase One P+ back has four menu buttons to control the menu

system on the display.

When the P+ back is in its initial state (just after power up) or at the

menu systems “home” position (Main screen), the four buttons each

has a shortcut assigned. Play, Menu, ISO and WB.

Inside the menu system arrows will indicate the function of the four

buttons, the two buttons to the left are used to enter and exit the

selected menus. The two buttons to the right are used to go up and

down in the menu system.

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From the home position, pressing the “Play” button will bring up the

image browser, where you can go up and down with the right hand

buttons, to browse through images.

Pressing the “Menu”” button will bring you to the menu system where

you can scroll up and down in the menu system with the right hand

buttons to select the menu options to set.

When the desired option is highlighted it can be selected by pressing

the “Enter” button.

Exiting the menus is done with the “Exit” button.

Home shortcut

Holding down the “Exit” button for a few seconds will always bring you

to the home position or main screen immediately.

File format shortcut

Holding down the “Menu” button while in Home position colors the

word “Menu” in yellow, and at the same time reveals a shortcut with the

word “File” in the place where ISO was.

Pressing this button at the same time will bring up the File format Menu,

where you can select between IIQ Raw L and IIQ Raw S. For more

explanation on selecting in the menus please consult the “Menu mode”

section later in this manual.

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Battery and Power Indicator

The below screen dumps illustrates the battery and power mode

indicators.

This is the initial view that meets the user when switching on the P+

back (not connected to a computer)

When a FireWire cable is inserted and the P+ Back draws the power from

FireWire this is shown with an icon in the bottom of the main menu.

When Capture One is started on the computer this is indicated with a

FireWire Icon in place of the cable icon.

When the P+ back is forced to get power from the battery, this is

indicated with an additional battery icon.

Force battery power is invoked from the “Conguration > Power Source” menu.

Button Lock shortcut

Holding down the “Play” button while in Home position colors the word

“Play” in yellow, and at the same time reveals a shortcut with the word

“Lock” in the place where WB was.

Pressing this button twice when holding down the “Play” will lock

operation of the four menu buttons. This is useful to avoid unintended

button operation while carrying around the camera.

To Unlock the buttons hold down the “Play” button again and tab the

“Lock” button twice again. When the buttons are locked, the key icon

is displayed just below “WB”.

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6.4 Playmode

“Play mode” can be used to review, zoom and delete images.

From the “Main screen”, pressing the top left button the P+ back is set

to Play mode.

In Play mode the top of the screen will show a menu bar. In the right

side of the menu bar the current image number and the number of

images captured on the media is displayed. In this example it shows

number 5 out of 19 images.

Pressing the Up and Down buttons on the P+ back (right hand side) it

is possible to browse through the images.

Holding down the “Enter” button while pressing the up and down icon

will bring you to the rst and last image accordingly.

Battery life and number of captures left are also shown in the menu

bar.

Pressing the Play button on the P+ back (top left hand button) will step

through the options available in the menu bar.

From left to right these are: Review, Zoom and Delete.

Pressing the “Enter” button on the P+ back (bottom left hand button)

selects the option.

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View modes

Play mode has four view modes, or review modes; Normal image display,

Exposure warning overlay, Histogram overlay or File Info overlay.

After entering the Play mode, press the “Enter” button to shift to the

view mode you want.

Exposure warning overlay will knock out the highlight areas as a ashing

color, to warn about burned out areas in the image.

Histogram overlay will show a transparent Histogram over the image.

File Info overlay will show detailed capture information like capture

number, capture time, date, ISO, WB, le format and shutter speed, etc.

The setting that Play mode is left in will also be the setting used for

review of images while shooting.

This means, that if the Play mode is set to show images with a histogram,

and you then exit to the Main screen. All subsequent captures will be

shown on the display with a histogram over the image.

6.5 Playmode – zoom functions

After entering Play mode, advance to the eyeglass icon by pressing the

Play button again and press the “Enter” button to select it.

It is now possible to zoom in the image with the “Enter” button.

The zoom has four amounts, Normal, enlargement 1, enlargement 2

and enlargement 3.

When zoomed into enlargement 1, 2 or 3 the insert view in the lower left

corner can be used to navigate around in the image.

A small rectangle will show the current position and the up and down

buttons can be used to scroll up and down.

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An icon just beside the Play button (top left hand button) will show the

direction of scroll as either vertical or horizontal.

Pressing the “Play” button once will change this from horizontal to

vertical scroll when using the up and down buttons. (Left side)

To exit the zoom function use the enter key to navigate to the eyeglass

icon in the pan view and press the Play button to step to the next icon in

the menu bar. Or hold down the “Exit” button for more than 1 second.

Browsing inside Zoom

While in the Zoom tool (enlargement 1, 2 or 3) holding down the “Enter”

key, will hide the two up and down indicators. It is now possible to

browse through the images by pressing the Up and Down buttons

without leaving the Zoom functions.

This means that the exact same focus point can be evaluated on several

pictures in a row by pressing “Enter” - “Up” or “Enter” - “Down”.

Delete

Navigate to the delete function by pressing the play button.

When in the delete view press the Up and Down buttons to browse

through images.

Pressing the Enter button brings up an X or a √ (checkmark). Pressing

“Enter” again will select √ and delete the image.

Pressing the exit button will select X and cancel the deletion.

If “Conrm Delete “ is set to “Off” in the “Play Setup”, the X and √

conrmation will be skipped, and the image deleted immediately when

pressing “Enter” while on the delete menu.

Exit the Play mode

Exit the Play Setup at any time by holding down the Play button for two

seconds.

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6.6 Menu Mode

Pressing the lower left button sets the P+ back in “Menu mode”

Entering Menu mode by pressing the lower left button allows you to set

up all the preferences of the P+ back.

Menus are navigated by following the Enter, Exit, Up and Down arrows

and pressing the corresponding buttons on the P+ back.

Whenever you want to exit to the main screen hold down the exit button

(upper left button) for more than two seconds, and you will be back at

the main screen.

When entering the menu mode you have three options: Capture Setup,

Play Setup and Conguration.

Capture Setup

Capture Setup is where you setup preferences for the capture.

Enter the Capture Setup by pressing the enter button (lower left button)

In the Capture Setup you can select ISO, WB, FileFormat or Shutter.

By scrolling down with the down button you can select the options.

Shutter

Shutter refers to the shutter of the camera the P+ back resides on.

Due to the sleeping architecture of the P+ back, where the CCD is put

to sleep to reduce power consumption, the P+ back needs to wake up

before shooting. The timing of this wake up signal is referred to as the

latency.

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In general, if the camera is used with medium format cameras with

digital interface the setting can be either “Short latency” or “Long

latency”.

Short latency has a shorter response time, but is power consuming, so

when battery time is an issue you should select “Long latency” on the

cost of response time from the camera.

If the P+ back is used in “two shoot mode” on a large format camera

with i.e. a copal shutter or another mechanical shutter where the

shutter is released one time for waking up the back, and another time

for shooting the image, then the shutter setting in the P+ back should

be set to “long latency”.

While short latency will respond immediately to triggering the camera,

Long latency will not be that fast, but in return you gain much longer

battery power.

FileFormat

In “FileFormat” you can select two options “IIQ Raw L” and “IIQ Raw S”.

“IIQ Raw” is a short term for Intelligent Image Quality Raw.

“IIQ Raw L” is set as the default and is the loss less capture format of

the P+ back.

“IIQ Raw S” is a smaller le, and not totally loss less in the format. The

“IIQ Raw L” is approximately 1/3 le size of the processed TIFF le.

“IIQ Raw S” is approximately 1/5 of the processed TIFF. Most users will

use the “IIQ Raw S” as there is virtually no quality difference between

the two settings.

Please consult the camera specic sections in this manual to learn

more about how to use shutter latency with your particular P+ back

setup.

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ISO

In the ISO Menu choose from ISO 50 to ISO 1600 depending on the

conditions you want (number of ISO options may vary depending on

which model P+ back is used).

In general the higher ISO, the more noise in the image. This means that

for optimal image quality, it is a better strategy to have more light in

the scene, or adjusting the f-stop on the camera, than just turning to a

higher ISO.

When the preferred ISO setting is set press the “Enter” button to conrm

the choice (green √ check mark).

Or if you regret the choice and just want to go back to the previous

setting (the one with the little dot), select the “Exit” button (the red X).

White Balance

Setting Auto WB will calculate a white balance based on the information

in the image. Auto WB is good for most applications.

If you are using a specic lightsource you can choose that option here.

If the camera back is tethered to a computer, and white balance is set

from within Capture One it is indicated with the C1 icon in place of the

WB indicator on the main screen.

Custom White Balance

Your P+ back allows you to create up to 3 custom white balances.

Custom WB is available when pressing the WB button at the main

menu.

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When scrolling to the bottom of the WB options four options are

available:

“Custom1”, “Custom2”, “Custom3” and “CreateWB…”

To make a new custom white balance select CreateWB… and choose

which one from the following: “Custom1”, “Custom2” or “Custom3”

When one of the options is selected the “Make Custom WB” will be blinking.

Now you are ready to capture the image that should be used for white

balancing. Place the viewnder center circle on an area (gray card or neutral

white surface) and capture the image. You have now made the custom white

balance and it has been set as the current capture white balance.

All subsequent captures will now have the new custom white balance

applied.

3 different custom white balances can be dened and used as shooting

white balances.

Custom white balance from Capture One

You can also choose to easily transfer a white balance from Capture

One to the P+ back:

1. Create a custom white balance inside Capture One.

2. While tethered to the computer select WB from the lower right button

on the P+ back.

3. Select “Custom1”, “Custom2” or “Custom3” on the P+ back

depending on where you want to store the new white balance.

4. Finally Click the “Set as capture white balance” button inside capture

One.

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The P+ back will beep, conrming that the custom white balance is now

uploaded, will be applied when the P+ back has been disconnected.

This technique is useful because you can bring up to three predened

custom white balances taken in the studio to your location shoot.

Please be aware that when shooting tethered to the computer, the white

balance must still be set in the Capture One application. White balance

cannot be set on the P+ back while tethered.

Play Setup

The second option in the menu mode is Play Setup.

Inside “Play Setup” you can select between “Backlight”, “Auto Preview”,

“Delete options” and “Brightness”.

Backlight

“Backlight” allow you to setup how many seconds or minutes of

inactivity there may be before the light of the display fades.

This setting affects the battery life of the P+ back. The more time before

light is dimmed, the faster the battery is drained.

Auto Preview

The second option in “Play Setup” is “Auto Preview”. “Auto Preview”

refers to the time the image is remains on the screen after capture.

If Auto Preview is set to “Off” the preview will not be shown automatically

when a capture is taken.

Notice

- If a button is touched during the

auto preview period, the preview will

remain on and the time-out will be

disabled until next capture.

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Delete options

There are three delete options: “Conrm On”, “Conrm Off” and

“Disable”.

In Delete options you can setup whether you want an extra conrmation

when you delete images (Conrm On - Default), delete images

immediately (Conrm Off), or you can disable deleting of images on the

P+ back to avoid unintended loss of images.

Brightness

In the Brighness setup, you can set the brightnes of the preview LCD

screen

Default setting is Bright.

Only the Brightness of the display is affected. Exposure warning,

histogram and nal capture is not affected by this setting.

When you are outdoor with much ambient light this is helpful but

especially with images taken with low-light, a brighter display is

helpful.

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Configuration

“Conguration” is used to setup general settings and perform general

tasks on the P+ back.

“Conguration” contains more menu entries than can be displayed on

one screen. This is indicated by a double arrow pointing down on the

right side.

Scrolling past the last menu entry will reveal the next entry. Now the

arrow in the top right side will turn into a double arrow, to indicate that

there are hidden entries at the top.

Storage

“Storage” is as default set to “Autodetect”. If a card is inserted in the P+

back it will automatically capture to this card. If not, it will try to capture

via the IEEE 1394/FireWire port directly to the computer. – if a card is

in the back at the same time as the back is connected by FireWire to a

computer, this connection will have priority.

If the P+ back is not tethered to a computer you will get an error message

that the card slot in the P+ back is empty.

The P+ back can also be forced to shoot to either Compact Flash or

IEEE 1394/FireWire by selecting the options inside “Storage”.

Power Source

Power source only has two options, “Autodetect” or “Battery”.

In Autodetect, the P+ back will detect if an IEEE 1394/FireWire connection

is supplying power, and automatically shut of the battery power.

If Power Source is set to “Battery” the power source is forced to come

from the battery, and the digital back will not consume power from the

FireWire connection.

This is especially useful to avoid draining the battery in a MacBook or

PowerBook.

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Format disk

Selecting “Format disk” will erase the CF-card in the P+ back. The CF-

card will be formatted as FAT-32.

Please see CF-card section for troubleshooting if your card is not

recognized.

Disk Checking

Disk Checking is done per default on every card inserted to the P+ back.

If for some reason this check is not wanted the feature can be turned

off in this menu.

Phase One recommends leaving diskchecking turned on, to maximize

data security on memory cards.

Read more about the Phase One Secure Storage system in Chapter 5

of this manual.

Power Save

Power Save only has two options “Auto Shutdown” and “Backlight”.

Auto Shutdown is used to set the time frame before the P+ back Shuts

down, when there Is no activity.

If the P+ back is automatically shut down it can only be woken up by

pressing the “Power” button.

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Ready beep

“Ready beep” is the small beep that sounds from the back when ready

for a new capture.

The “Ready beep” signals that the P+ back is ready for next capture.

“Ready beep” can be either “Single”, “Multi” or “Off”. Default is

“Single”

“Multi” is for use in noisy surroundings, i.e. where it can be difcult to

hear if it was the back or the ash that made the ready beep.

Restore def. (Defaults)

Selecting restore defaults will restore the settings of the P+ back to its

default settings. Be careful before using this option as all settings made

in the P+ back will be reset to factory settings.

Time & Date

In “Time & Date” you can set the time and date using the four buttons

on the P+ back. Left side buttons will step through the hours, minutes

and seconds eld, while the right up and down buttons can be used

to set the value of the elds. The time and date is applied to all les

captured with the P+ back.

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Language

The “Language” option in the “Conguration” Menu can be used to

select preferred language of the user interface.

Expressions in the main menu like: ISO, WB, Play and Menu are not

translated.

These are regarded as icons, and also understood widely as expressions

used to navigate even on the Japanese or Chinese interface.

However switching to an unknown language unintentionally can be

frustrating and the user can have difculty getting it back to the native

language back on the menu.

Phase One have made this easy by incorporating a large “L” in a

parenthesis after the Language menu.

Finding this “L” will help the user get the native language back.

Currently (When this manual was written) the following languages are

supported on the P+: English (default), Japanese, Chinese (Simplied),

French, Italian, German and Spanish.

If there is sufcient request for more languages, these might be made

available through a Firmware upgrade.

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About the P+ Back

The “About” option in the “Setup Menu” displays technical information

about the hardware and embedded software (“Firmware”) in the camera.

This is especially

useful if support is needed or if you want to check if Phase One is

offering a newer rmware for your camera.

Firmware might be made available in the download section at

www.phaseone.com

Before contacting your dealer or Phase One Support please make sure

to have access to the “About “box or write down the entire contents of

the “About” box.

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7.0 Custom function

The functions of Phase One 645 AF is predetermined to work in

one way, but you can personalize your camera platform to work the

way you prefer. No matter what you do in changes of the platforms

workingspace, you can always return to default, read more on this in

chapter 7.2 types of custom functions.

7.1 Setting custom functions

The custom functions allow you to change the method for using or

accessing the camera functions as you like. Take photographs the way

you are most comfortable with.

The custom functions can store separate settings for 3 users. You can

preset the functions for indoor, outdoor or portrait photographs and for

other conditions. When at C-00, chose 1 (A), 2 (B), or 3 (C) to store a

specic set of user function selections for the group of custom settings

from C-01 to C-32.

However, if you set C-00 to 0, the settings used will be the default set.

With this choice you can change only C-31 to 35.

X

M

Tv

Av

P

CF

SET

AEL

X

M

Tv

Av

P

CF

SET

AEL

SET

AEL

P

Av

Tv

M

X

CF

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7.2 Types of custom functions

C-00 Custom functions No.

0: [Initial setting]

1: A

2: B

3: C

When “0” has been selected and set, none of the custom items can

be set. “1,” “2” or “3” must be selected and set without fail.

C-01 Steps of aperture, shutter speed, exposure compensation.

This function is used to set the shutter speed, f-number and exposure

compensation value step width.

0: 0.3 (1/3EV step: initial setting)

1: 0.5 (1/2EV step)

2: 1.0 (1EV step)

C-02 Data imprinting

This function is used to set whether to imprint the shooting data on

the lm.

0: No imprinting (initial setting)

1: Yes (data, index)

2: Yes (date, index)

C-03 Aperture setting after lens change

This function is used to set the f-number display method for the

previously used lens when the lenses have been changed over. The

initial setting is “Yes,” in which case the f-number of the lens prior to

the changeover is displayed.

0: Yes (previous f-number: initial setting)

1: Aperture open

2: Minimum aperture setting

3: Number of stops from open

C-04 Metered value display time

This function is used to set the time it should take for sleep mode to be

established after the camera’s power is turned on. The initial setting is 15

seconds.5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60 or “on” can be selected and set.

Note that the batteries will discharge when “on” (no sleep mode) has

been set.

C-05 Range of exposure compensation

This function is used to set the maximum extent of exposure

compensation. Its setting takes effect in AE shooting modes (P, Tv and

Av).

0: ±3EV (initial setting)

1: ±5EV

C-06 External LCD backlight

This function is used to set the method for lighting the backlight of the

external LCD panel.

0: Set using Backlight button (initial setting)

1: Always on (metering retention period)

C-07 Select battery

This function is used to set the batteries used in the camera so that

the remaining battery charge will be displayed correctly on the external

LCD panel.

0: Primary batteries (alkaline/manganese batteries, lithium batteries:

initial setting)

1: Secondary batteries (nickel-metal hydride batteries, nickel-cadmium

batteries)

C-08 Bracketing order

This function is used to set the shooting sequence for auto bracketing.

The initial setting is “n-u-o” (normal/under/over). The shooting sequence

for 2-frame bracketing is set in auto bracketing setting mode.

0: n-u-o (normal/under/over: initial setting)

1: n-o-u (normal/over/under)

2: u-n-o (under/normal/over)

3: o-n-u (over/normal/under)

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C-09 Cancel auto bracket

This function is used to set the release method of the auto bracketing

shooting setting upon completion of auto bracketing shooting.

0: Released by turning the power OFF (initial setting)

1: Until released

2: Released after one shot

C-10 Manual mode bracketing

This function is used to set whether bracketing is to be performed

using the shutter speed or f-number during M (manual) mode auto

bracketing shooting.

0: Shutter speed (initial setting)

1: F-number

C-11 Front/Rear dial function exchange in manual mode

This function is used to change over the operations of the front and

rear dials in the M (manual mode).

0: Front dial: shutter speed, rear dial: f-number (initial setting)

1: Front dial: f-number, rear dial: shutter speed

C-12 Rear function dial enabled/disabled

In the initial setting, exposure compensation can be provided by the

sub (rear) dial in P, Tv and Av modes. This function is used to set

whether to allocate the operations of the front dial to the rear dial.

0: No (exposure compensation: initial setting)

1: Yes

C-13 Dial function direction

This function is used to determine the direction in which the electronic

dial is to be rotated to increase and decrease shutter speed, the f-

number, and exposure compensation.

0: No switching (CCW: decrease,

CW: increase: initial setting)

1: Switched (CCW: increase, CW: decrease)

C-14 Program shift

This function is used to set the type of program shift. Under the initial

setting, the shifting is performed along the program line. Av enables

aperture priority shift within the possible metering range; Tv enables

shutter speed-priority shift.

0: Program shift (initial setting)

1: F-number shift

2: Shutter speed shift

C-15 AEL & AFL function button exchange

This function is used to set whether to change over the functions of the

front and rear AEL and AFL buttons.

0: No (front: AFL, rear: AEL: initial setting)

1: Yes (front AEL, rear: AFL)

C-16 Half-press shutter release function mode

This function is used to set the AE lock and AF operations when the

shutter button is half-pressed.

0: AF operation (initial setting)

1: AF operation/AE lock

C-17 AEL function lock/unlock mode

This function is used to set the method of operating the AEL button

to lock AE. At the initial setting, when the AEL button is pressed, AE

is locked; pressing the button again releases the AE lock. At the “1”

setting (released after one shot), after AE lock is set, it is released when

the shutter is tripped. At the “2” setting, AE lock is set while the shutter

button is being pressed.

0: Continuous: initial setting

1: Released after one shot

2: While the shutter button is pressed

C-18 Focus indicator selection

This function is used to set whether the defocusing mark is to be

displayed.

0: Yes (initial setting)

1: No (focusing mark only)

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C-19 AFL function lock mode

This function is used to set the AF lock method when the AFL button

is operated.

There is a choice between AF locking by pressing the AFL button and

performing the AF operation for AF locking and AE locking.

0: Yes (AF lock only: initial setting)

1: Yes (AF operation/AE lock)

C-20 M mode one-push setting

This function is used to set whether one-push shift operation in manual

mode is to be based on the shutter speed or f-number.

0: Shutter speed shift (initial setting)

1: F-number shift

C-21 Bulb exposure time setting

This function enables bulb shooting by setting the bulb shooting time

from 1 to 60 minutes provided that the battery charge lasts. It can be

used to decide on the bulb shooting time from 1 to 60 minutes.

C-22 Bulb shutter release setting

This function is used to set how to operate the shutter button for bulb

shooting. At the “0” setting, the shutter is opened and closed while

the shutter button is held down; at the “1” setting, it is opened and

closed each time the shutter button is pressed.

0: While shutter button is pressed (initial setting)

1: Each time shutter button is pressed

C-23 Shutter speed in X mode

This function is used to set the shutter speed in X (synchronizing)

mode. The initial setting is 1/125 sec. The kind of large ash unit for

use in studios has a long ring time and so it may not synchronize at

a high shutter speed setting. Take one or more test shots, and set the

synchronization speed.

0: 1/125 sec. (initial setting)

1: 1/90 sec. (1/80 sec.*)

2: 1/60 sec.

3: 1/45 (1/40 sec.*)

* When the exposure value step width has been set to 1/2 step

C-24 Automatic sync speed setting

This function is used to set the shutter speed when using the ash unit

made by Metz (with the SCA3952 adapter) in P (program) or Av mode.

0: 1/60 to 1/125 sec. (initial setting)

1: Less than 1/125 sec. (metered value)

C-25 TTL flash compensation mode

This function is used to set whether to link exposure compensation and

ash compensation when using the ash unit made by Metz (with the

SCA3952 adapter).

0: Not linked (initial setting)

1: Linked

C-26 AF beam setting

The AF auxiliary light res automatically when the subject is too dark

to perform AF, but this function can be used to prevent the AF auxiliary

light from ring.

0: Fires (initial setting)

1: Does not re

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C-27 Flash sync. timing

When a moving subject has been shot using the ash, a ash of light

will appear ahead of the subject’s movement under the initial setting.

This function makes it possible to change this so that the ash of light

comes after the moving subject as illustrated.

0: No (front curtain synchronization: initial setting)

1: Yes (rear curtain synchronization)

C-28 Copy custom function

This function is used to group all the user symbol settings selected

(custom functions that have been set) together with the other user

symbols, and copy them.

0: No (initial setting)

1: Yes (copied to user A)

2: Yes (copied to user B)

3: Yes (copied to user C)

C-29 Custom function reset

This function is used to group all the user function settings selected

from C-01 to C-27 together, and initialize them (to the default

settings).

0: No (initial setting)

1: Yes

C-30 Shutter release without film

This function is used to set whether the shutter is to be tripped even

when the lm has not been loaded.

0: No (initial setting)

1: Yes

C-31 Auto film loading setting

This function is used to set whether to feed the lm (to the rst frame)

by halfpressing the shutter button or by closing the rear cover when

the lm has been loaded. The lm can be fed to the rst frame by

halfpressing the shutter button even when the rear cover close has

been established as the setting.

0: By half-pressing the shutter button (initial setting)

1: By closing the rear cover

When the camera is in sleep mode, the lm will not start moving even

when the rear cover is closed. Half-press the shutter button.

C-32 Multiple exposure mode

This function is used to select whether, during multiple exposure

shooting, the multiple exposures are to be taken by pressing the shutter

button until the multiple exposure button is pressed after the number

of multiple exposures has been set (initial setting). When the number of

multiple exposures is set, the lm is wound up by one frame after the

completion of the number of multiple exposures.

0: Until the multiple exposure button is pressed (initial setting)

1: Multiple exposure number is set

C-33 Digital back CF configuration

This function is used to select the user function (A, B or C) when an

MSCElisted digital pack has been loaded.

0: No (initial setting)

1: A

2: B

3: C

C-34 Clock/calendar setting

This function is used for setting the calendar and clock.

C-35 Index setting

This function is used for setting the index numbers. – ONLY relevant

when using lmback.

C-36 firmware version -

Press+/- to view rmware version: number on top of display is body

rmware. Number on bottom of display is rmware number for the

mounted lens.

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Custom Functions overview

No. Item Initial setting (0) 1 2 3

C-00 Custom Function User standard User A User B User C

C-01 Steps of aperture, shutter speed,

Exposure compensation

1/3 EV step 1/2EV step 1 EV step

C-02 Data imprint No Data, Index Index, Date

C-03 Aperture setting after lens change Previous aperture value Open Minimum

C-04 Metered value display time 15 sec. 1:20 2:25 3:30 4:40 5:50 6:60 7:ON 8:5 9:10

C-05 Range of exposure compensation ± 3EV ± 5EV

C-06 External LCD backlight set using backlightbutton

C-07 Battery type Alkaline/manganese

(standard batteries)

Ni-CD, Ni-MH

C-08 Bracketing order Normal-Under-Over N-O-U U-N-O O-N-U

C-09 How to cancel Bracketing Power OFF Push bracketing button Release after one session

C-10 Bracketing variable Shutter speed Aperture value

C-11 Front/Rear dial function exchange in

manual mode

Front:Tv

Rear :Av

Front:Av

Rear :Tv

C-12 Rear function dial enabled/disabled in P,

Av, Tv

Enabled Disabled

C-13 Dial function direction Right: decrease

Left: increase

Right: increase

Left: decrease

C-14 Program PH/PL PHigh/PLow Av Shift Tv Shift

C-15 AEL & AFL function button exchange Front: AFL

Rear : AEL

Front: AEL

Rear : AFL

C-16 Shutter half-press function AF operation AF operation &

AE Lock

C-17 AEL function lock/unlock mode Until turned off Released after one shot While the shutter button

is pressed

C-18 Focus Assist On Off

C-19 AFL function lock mode No AF operation before

locking

AF operation before

locking

1st push Lock

2nd push unlock

C-20 M-mode in one push setting Shutter speed shift Aperture value shift

C-21 Bulb exposure time setting 60 minutes 1:Off 2:1 3:2 4:4 5:8 6:15 7:30

C-22 Bulb shutter release setting While shutter button is

pressed

start/stop exposure

when shutter is pressed

C-23 Shutter Speed in X mode 1/125 1/90(1/80) 1/60 1/45

C-24 Automatic sync speed 1/60 to 1/125 metered value

(less than 1/125)

C-25 TTL ash compensation mode On Off

C-26 AF beam setting On Off

C-27 Flash sync. timing 1st Curtain 2nd Curtain

C-28 Copy custom function No copy Copy to A Copy to B Copy to C

C-29 Custom function Keep settings Reset settings

C-30 Shutter release without lm No Yes

C-31 Auto lm loading setting Shutter button half-pressed Closing rear cover

C-32 Multiple exposure mode stop Until multiple exposure

button is pressed

multiple exposure

number setting

C-33 Custom function preference Standard settings User A User B User C

C-34 Clock/Calendar setting

C-35 Index setting

C-36 Firmware version Press EV+/-, the top number is body rmware the below number is lensrmare

Only relevant when using lmback

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8.0 Lenses and Multi Mount

Phase One provides the widest range of possibilities, when it comes

to lenses, this increases the possible creative solutions for the

photographer, This chapter is looking closer at some possible lenses,

but it is worth noticing that there are more lenses usable than what we

show here. The enthusiastic user can nd loads of information on the

internet as well as mount-adaptors, like the Phase One Multi-Mount.

Phase One will of course always recommend our products, but we are

well aware that creativity will only grow co-operation and by using the

free market and free choices that follows the market.

Please note, errors or damage caused by thirds party products is not

covered by the warranty, test new product with curious caution.

8.1 Functions of the Phase One lens

The Phase One 80mm f.2,8 - a sharp, new and well tested digital

photography prepared lens. The lens is mounted by aligning the white

dot on the lens right in front of the white dot on the camerabody,

carefully mount the lens by turning it clockwise, until a clicksound is

heard, if you feel resistance or if you hear a grate-like sound stop and

retry – NEVER use force when mounting the lens, it should always slide

in without resistance.

The lens has 2 rings, the inner ring provides the possibility of changing

the focus mode without changing grip of the body, keep the focus

selector on the camera body on either “S” or “C” to decide whether

focusing single or continuously, and decide whether to do autofocus or

manual focus on the inner ring of the lens.

The focus ring is the outer ring on the lens, use this ring to manually

set the focus, read more on focusing in the chapter 3.4 regarding

autofocus.

Notice:

If you select MF on the camera body,

you might have to turn the camera off

before the autofocus will start.

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8.2 Function of the Phase One lens adaptor

To mount the Phase One Multi-Mount, match the white dot on the

camera up with the white dot on the Multi-Mount and turn slowly

clockwise, NEVER use force to mount the ring. When the Phase

One Multi-Mount is mounted you can t Carl Zeiss/Hasselblad V and

Hasselblad 200series lenses on the camera.

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8.3 List of alternative lenses

Recommended digital lenses

Producer specs limitations adaptor/mount notice

Mamiya 28 f.4,5 AFD Mamiya 645AFD Sekor

Mamiya 75-150 f.4,5 Mamiya 645AFD Sekor

Recommended lenses

Mamiya 35 f.3,5 Mamiya 645AFD

Mamiya 45 f.2,8 Mamiya 645AFD

Mamiya 55 f.2,8 Mamiya 645AFD

Mamiya 150 f.3,5 Mamiya 645AFD

Mamiya 210 f.4,0 Mamiya 645AFD ULD

Mamiya 300 f.4,5 Mamiya 645AFD APO

Mamiya 55-110 f.4,5 Mamiya 645AFD

Mamiya 105-210 f.4,5 Mamiya 645AFD ULD

Producer specs limitations adaptor/mount notice

Recommended MF lenses

Mamiya A 500 f.4,5 1+2 Mamiya 645 MF

Mamiya A 300 f.2,8 1+2 Mamiya 645 MF+APO

Mamiya A 200 f.2,8 1+2 Mamiya 645 MF+APO

Mamiya 55 1+2 Mamiya 645 leafshutter

Mamiya 80 f.2,8 N/L 1+2 Mamiya 645 leafshutter

Mamiya 150 f.3,8 N/L 1+2 Mamiya 645 leafshutter

Mamiya 105-210 f.4,5 1+2 Mamiya 645

Mamiya 500 f.5,6 1+2 Mamiya 645

Mamiya 55-110 f.4,5 N 1+2 Mamiya 645

Mamiya 150 f.2,8 1+2 Mamiya 645

Mamiya 300 1+2 Mamiya 645

Mamiya 24 f.4,0 1+2 Mamiya 645

Mamiya 35 1+2 Mamiya 645

Mamiya 150 f.3,5 N 1+2 Mamiya 645

Mamiya 45 1+2 Mamiya 645

Mamiya 210 N 1+2 Mamiya 645

Mamiya 80 f.1,9 1+2 Mamiya 645

Mamiya 55 1+2 Mamiya 645

Mamiya 80 f. 2,8 N 1+2 Mamiya 645

Hartblei MC TS-PC 45 f. 3,5 mamiya/Pentacon six super-rotator tilt/shift

Hartblei MC Hartblei 2x converter pentacon six

Producer specs limitations adaptor/mount notice

Arsat MC Arsat 30 f.3,5 sheye Pentacon six

Arsat MC Arsat 45 f.3,5 Wide Angle Pentacon six

Arsat MC PCS Arsat 45 f.3,5 Pentacon six shift

Arsat MC PCS Arsat 55 f.4,5 Pentacon six shift

Arsat MC PCS Arsat 65 f.3,5 Pentacon six shift

Arsat MC Arsat 80 f.2,8 Pentacon six

Arsat MC Arsat 600 f.8,0 Pentacon six Mirror

Lenses usable in combination with Phase One Multi-Mount

Carl Zeiss CFi 30 f.3,5 3 hasselblad V

Carl Zeiss CFE 40 f.4,0 3 hasselblad V

Carl Zeiss CFi 50 f.4,0 3 hasselblad V

Carl Zeiss CFi 60 f.3,5 3 hasselblad V

Carl Zeiss CFE 80 f.2,8 3 hasselblad V

Carl Zeiss CFi 100 f.3,5 3 hasselblad V

Carl Zeiss CFE 120 f. 4,0 3 hasselblad V

Carl Zeiss CFi 150 f.4,0 3 hasselblad V

Carl Zeiss CFE 180 f.4,0 3 hasselblad V

Carl Zeiss CFi 250 f.5,6 3 hasselblad V

Carl Zeiss CFE 350 f.5,6 3 hasselblad V SA

Special purpose lenses

Mamiya 120 f.4,0 MACRO Mamiya 645 MF

Mamiya 50 SHIFT 1 Mamiya 645 MF

Mamiya 645 Auto bellows unit 1 Mamiya 645

Mamiya 80 MACRO 1 Mamiya 645

Other lenses usable in combination with adapter

Hasselblad 30 sheye

Hasselblad 40

Hasselblad 50

Pentacon ektogon 50

Arsat 55mm Shift

Biometar 80mm

Biometer 120mm

Sonnar 180mm

Limitationcodes:

1: Stopped down metering not possible

2: Discontinued

3: Leaf shutter disables, only aperture priority

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8.4 Lens Cast

What is Lens Cast?

Lens cast may occur if using the camera back with wide- angle lenses

e.g. Horseman Digiex II, Hasselblad Flexbody or Hasselblad 905SWC

or on other large format cameras with different tilt or swing settings.

On a medium format camera lens cast is very rare if using xed lenses

from 60 mm to 120 mm.

Why does lens cast occur?

Lens cast occurs as a result of the angle at which the CCD is exposed to

light. If the CCD is exposed to light coming from a very sharp angle e.g.

wide-angle or extreme degrees of tilting you may experience lens cast.

What does it look like?

Depending on the light conditions and photographic setup, lens cast

can appear differently, on some lens/back combinations there will

appear to be a transition from green-ish to magenta-ish, but blue, red

- all colors can appear, if you want to test your lens for color cast, take

a photo of a grey wall or cardboard. And check this image for colors.

How to get rid of Lens Cast?

If working with large format cameras with tilt and swing, you would

have to make a new calibration le if you change the tilt and swing

position. Phase One provides a solution in the Capture one software

that helps you get rid of the lens cast.

We call it: Lens Cast Calibration (LCC). By holding an opal white plate

in front of the lens and capturing a calibration image that you then

apply to all of your capture les you are able to remove the lens cast.

On medium format cameras the calibration is very simple: You do one

calibration for each lens and then save the calibration les and apply

them when needed by clicking “Set as default for new Captures”.

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8.5 4 simple steps to calibrate on fixed lenses (MAC)

1. Hold the calibration plate in front of the xed lens (as close as

possible), and capture. In order to ensure correct exposure you may

have to up a few f-stops or in a very dark setup, put on more light

directly onto the plate.

2. In the Capture One software you select the ‘calibration’ image and

click on the “Save LCC” button (the LCC tool is located under the grey

balance tab).

3. Give the calibration le a name that corresponds to the lens in use or

the set-up (e.g. 45mmDaylight)

4. Select the calibration le: “45mm Daylight” from the “Lens CC” drop-

down list and click “Set as default for new Captures”.

8.6 Large format and stitched images (MAC)

Large format and stitched images (Mac)

When using LCC in combination with large format capture and image

stitching you must capture one calibration le per image and make sure

that you match the calibration le to the right image prior to stitching.

1. Start by capturing the two calibration les and the two image les.

2. Save the right-side calibration le by clicking the “Save LCC”

3. Name the calibration le i.e.CarsRight.

4. Save the left-side calibration le the same way.

5. Select the right-side image and apply the right-side calibration le.

Select the left-side image and apply the left-side calibration le.

6. A simple way to gray calibrate is to select all images in the thumbnail

window. Click on the left-side center of the right side calibration le and

apply that gray balance to all images by clicking the “Apply to all selected”

(remember to only select apply gray balance in the dialog).

PLEASE NOTE: As soon as grey

calibration is done and the calibration

files are saved and appear in the Lens CC

drop-down box the calibration files can

be deleted from the thumbnail window.

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8.7 4 simple steps to calibrate on fixed lenses (PC)

1. Hold the calibration plate in front of the xed lens (as close as

possible), and capture. In order to ensure correct exposure you may

have to open up a few f-stops or in a very dark setup, put on more light

directly onto the plate.

2. In the Capture One software you select the ‘calibration’ image and

click on the “Generate…” button (the LCC tool is located under the

white balance tab).

3. Give the calibration le a name that corresponds to the lens in use or

the set-up (e.g. 45mmDaylight)

4. Select the calibration le: “45mm Daylight” from the “Lens CC” drop-

down list and set a checkmark in the “Apply LCC for next Captures”.

If working with large format cameras with tilt and swing, you would have

to make a new calibration le if you change the tilt and swing position.

When using LCC in combination with large format capture and image

stitching you must capture one calibration le per image and make sure

that you match the calibration le to the right image prior to stitching.

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8.8 Large format and stitched images (PC)

1. Start by capturing the two calibration les and the two image les.

2. Save the left-side calibration le by clicking the “Generate…”

button

3. Name the calibration le i.e.CarsLeft.

4. Save the right-side calibration le the same way.

5. Select the right-side image and apply the right- side calibration le.

Select the left-side image and apply the left-side calibration le.

6. A simple way to white balance is to select all images in the thumbnail

window and click on the left-side center of the right side calibration le

and apply that white balance to all images by clicking the “Apply this

White Balance to the current selection of captures”.

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9.0 Software

Capture One 4.1 Digital Back Only, is a part of the new Phase One

camera platform.

For further information regarding functions of Capture One 4.1 please

read the users guide for this, the user guide is found under the menu

help on win and on MAC.

9.1 Getting started

The user interface of Capture One 4.1 is very close to the original Capture

One 4, you will nd the well known tabs Library, Quick, Color, Exposure,

Composition, Details, Adjustments, Meta, Process and Batch, besides

these we have added a new tab, Capture; this tab provides of course

the possibility of making the Capture via the connected FireWire cable.

You can control certain parts of the camera settings such as ISO format

and White Balance.

Read the software manual before using the software, and do test shots

before using the software for professional use.

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9.2 Importing from CF card

Like using e.g. win-explorer it is easy to browse to a disk containing

RAW images on a local or network computer. You can also choose to

import directly from a memory card in a card reader.

Choose File > Import images or select the import images button to begin

the import process. Immediately, a large dialogue box appears showing

a preview of les to be imported. This dialogue box also provides a

range of options form which to choose.

Inserting a memory card into a card reader will automatically bring

up the import dialogue window. The Import window offers a range of

options to make importing a quick and straightforward task.

It is important to remember that you are importing images from one

location to another. You need to create or dene a folder to which the

les will be imported to. This can be done manually or through the

Locations tab in the le importer window.

Capture One 4 can automatically create subfolders, named by date or

user dened. When importing you can also choose to rename the les,

as they are imported from the camera or cd/memorycard, the le names

can be changed by double-clicking on the lename in the browser or

when exporting the les.

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10.0 Large format and technical cameras

Phase One’s status as open platform does not only mean the possibility

of tting the back on different medium format cameras, but also large

format and Technical cameras.

10.1 Large format photography

You can do large format photography, digital captures with the Phase

One back.

As the light sensitive chip in the P-back is not (yet!) 4x5” or 8x10 you

have to use an adapter to move the back to capture the entire view, the

FlexAdapter is a sliding back used to connect a Phase One back to a

large format camera. A ground glass is provided for initial set-up that

slides over to position the digital back in the perfect orientation to the

focused area.

Markings are provided for the stitching function which allows two

captures to be taken, beside each other with a slight overlap. Capture

One software automatically stitches these together with the built in

stitch tool.

The design is simple and clever, using a standard lens board mounted

on the back of the adapter for specic large format systems. Currently

there are versions for Sinar, Cambo, Arca Swiss, Linhof and Toyo

systems. Large format cameras that use a lens board for mounting the

ground glass assembly can be custom adapted (custom adaptation

service not provided by Phase One). All Phase One camera solutions

from the P 21+ to the P 45+ can be used with the FlexAdapter and all

backs can provide stitched images.

Capture One PRO provides stitch function to put the captures together

in one large format le; this is still used in architectural photography.

- Please read the specic largeformat leaets, and consult your local

dealer, you will be amazed of the possibilities.

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10.2 Technical cameras

The use of technical cameras is growing. Images taken with a technical

camera can have different look and feel compared to DSLR or medium

format capture. The look is achieved through unique focal lengths, use

of rise/drop and shift movements available since photography began

and a different optical point of view.

For many photographers, quality cannot be compromised. A technical

camera provides signicantly more optical quality especially when

combined with a Phase One back and Capture One software. The

optical path is straight and simple with no mirror systems to worry

about. This removes the need of retro-focus design wide-angle lenses

that compromise image quality with DSLRs and mediumformat.

Both Rodenstock and Schneider have produced technical camera

lenses that are tuned to the capture area and quality requirements for

digital photography. A technical camera solution offers the sharpest

possible results.

For more information on technical photography consult your local

dealer.

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11.0 Maintenance

In general very little maintenance is needed, but this is a professional

tool, and should be treated with care and caution. If the gear for some

reason have not been used for a period, you should always do test

shots before the photographic session.

A frequently used product should be inspected periodically at the

nearest ofcial Phase One repair center. Should there be errors or

malfunctions of camera, lens or back – do NOT try to repair – consult

your local dealer.

11.1 changing the focusing screen

1. Remove the lens.

2. Pull the Focusing Screen Release lever A forward, as illustrated, with

the tweezers to let the Focusing Screen down.

3. Remove the Focusing Screen from the Focusing Screen Frame

by grasping the tab on the edge of the screen with tweezers as

illustrated.

4. When installing the screen, pinch the tab of the screen with tweezers,

and put the screen on the screen frame.

5. Push up the screen frame using the tweezers until hearing a clicking

sound. The screen is now properly installed. - Never press down on

other parts as this will affect the focus function.

NOTICE

Since the Focusing Screens’ surfaces

are soft and easily damaged, handle

them carefully.

Never touch the surface with bare

fingers. Should dust settle on it,

merely blow away by using a blower.

If the Focusing Screen needs

cleaning, send it to the nearest

authorized Phase One service center.

Do not attempt to clean the surface

of the Focusing Screen, as it is very

delicate.

Do not touch and damage the mirror

in any way.

A

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11.2 Battery socket

Never leave batteries in the socket, if the camera or back is not supposed

to be used for longer periods.

Keep contacts clean and dry at all times.

11.3 Tripod/Electronic shutter release contact

Keep all contact clean and dry at all time.

When using a tripod with 3/8” screw (instead of 1/4” screw) remove the

small screw A from the tripod screw hole on the bottom of the body

using a plus screwdriver, then use a coin to remove the tripod screw

adapter bushing B.

You will nd Electronic shutter release both on the camera body and on

the back. When used, it is recommendable to use the shutter release

on the back. Keep both contacts dry and clean.

A

B

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11.4 Camera display error-notification

LCD Display Causes and Remedies

Main

LCD

panel

Viewfinder

LCD

readouts

Problems Remedies

If the camera cannot focus in the AF “S” (single) mode, you

cannot release the shutter.

Try to adjust focus again, or change to the focus lock mode or manual focus mode

The indicator appears when the battery capacity is low. Replace with new batteries

The shutter will not operate when the digital back is not

mounted on the body. If you press the shutter release, this

symbol will appear.

Mount a digital back.

This symbol appears when setting the custom functions but

no choice of user is made.

Select a user before changing custom settings. CF-00

While in manual exposure mode, and when the difference

between the set value and metered value exceeds + or – 6EV,

this indicator will appear.

Change aperture or shutter speed.

This will appear when a lens is not mounted Try mounting a lens…!

When “Err” appears, some abnormality has been detected in

the course of taking photos.

Replace with new batteries and press the shutter release button, if the “Err” does not disappear then

contact your local dealer.

batt

batt

-no- Fb

-no- Fb

- u -

- o -

F- -

- -

Err- 01

Err- 02

Err- 03

Err- 04

Err- 05

Err- 06

Err- 07

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11.5 Lens maintenance

Never touch the inner optics of the lens with your ngers, keep the

inneroptics perfectly clean with air, lens brush or the dry cloth delivered

with the lens.

Do not touch the contacts; keep the contacts clean, either by dry cloth

or by using berglass brush, do not use tools of any kind on the lens.

The lens is not waterproof, if wet it should be dried with a cloth, if

exposed to salt, moisten a cloth, wring it and clean.

11.6 Back Maintenance

Cleaning the CCD

When the Phase One P+ back is not attached to a camera, the camera

back must be protected with the protection plate. However, over time

dust may accumulate on the IR lter. This will degrade the image quality

if not removed.

Please follow the directions included in the CCD cleaning kit in the P+

back suitcase.

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11.7 housing specification

Camera Type : 6x4.5cm format, electronically controlled focal-plane shutter, TTL multiple mode

AE, AF Single Lens Reex

Actual Image Size : 56x41.5 mm

Lens Mount : Mamiya 645 AF Mount, compatible with M645 Mount (manual focus conrmation,

focus aid, stopped-down exposure metering)

Viewfinder : Fixed prism viewnder magnication x0.71; built-in diopter adjustment (-2.5 to +0.5,

optional diopter correction lenses provide adjustment ranges of -5 to -2 diopter and 0

to +3 diopter); built-in eye-piece shutter

Focusing Screen : Interchangeable, Matte (standard), Checker, and Microprism Type C for Non-AF M645

lenses.

Field of View : 94%* of actual image

Viewfinder Info : Focus mark, defocus mark, warning mark, aperture value, shutter speed, metering

mode (A, S, A/S), exposure compensation value (difference between set value and

metered value) and ash ready / OK lamp with TTL Metz connection.

AF method : TTL phase difference detection method; sensor: CCD line sensor (I+I type); operating

range: EV0 to EV18 (ISO 100)

Focus area : Display the focus area in the viewnder screen

AF assist beam : Activates automatically under low light, low contrast.

Range: 9m, Automatic switching to ash unit’s built-in assist beam if Metz ash unit is attached.

AF Lock : By pressing the shutter release button halfway down in the AF-S mode, or by pressing

the AFL button.

Exposure Modes : Aperture-priority AE, shutter-priority AE, programmed AE (PH, PL setting possible),

and manual

AE metering mode : TTL metering, center-weighted average (AV), spot (S), and variable ratio (A-S auto)

Shutter increments : Both the shutter speed and the aperture level can be set to 1/3 or speed and aperture

1/2 using the electronic dial lock function

Metering Range : EV 2 to EV 19 (with ISO100 lm, f/2.8 lens)

Exp. comp. : ±3 EV (1/3 step) Expandable to ±5 EV

Film speed : ISO 25 to 6400

AE lock : With AEL button; canceled by pressing the button again or shutter release

Shutter : Electronically controlled vertical metal focal-plane shutter. (vertical travel)

Shutter speed : AE 30 to 1/4000 sec. (1/8 step), manual 30 to 1/4000 sec. (1/2 or 1/3 steps), X, B

(Bulb, electronically controlled), shutter curtain protection mechanism (open when

magazine is removed, automatically closed when magazine is attached)

Auto bracket shot : Enable with auto bracket button (2 frame shots, or 3 frame shot with auto bracketing).

Specify 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1EV steps.

Flash Synchro : X contact point, 1/125 seconds (when 1/3 step is selected it can be set between 1/40 and

1/125 seconds).

Flash control : TTL direct ash control, supports Metz SCA3002 system (SCA3952 Adapter)

Multiple Exposure : Enable with multiple exposure button (the number of exposures can be set from 2 to 6). It

can be canceled in the middle and the number of exposures can be changed, or you can

switch to an arbitrary multiple exposure style.

Mirror up shot : Select by pressing the mirror up button.

LCD displays : Main LCD display: Program mode mark, custom function mode mark, AF area mark,

battery level indicator, manual focus mode, superimpose mode, dial lock mark, shutter

speed, AE lock mark, aperture value, multiple exposure mode mark, exposure

compensation mode mark, ash compensation mark, exposure compensation

value, self-timer mark, auto bracket mark, time mark (while setting the clock).

Data Imprinting : 7 segment dot matrix; DATA mode: exposure mode, aperture value, shutter speed value,

exposure compensation, metering mode, ID number; DAY mode; year, month, date, time,

ID number, ID mode; ID number

Sync terminal : X contact (sync speed 1/125 sec.)

Cable release : On shutter button

Remote terminal : On side of body; electromagnetic cable release

Self-Timer : 2 to 60 sec. (standard: 10 sec., can be set in 1 sec. steps between 2 and 10 sec., and in

10 sec. steps between 10 and 60 sec.)

Depth-of-field confirmation : Preview Button on body

Custom settings : 35 items + Firmware Information

Tripod Socket : U 1/4 inch and U 3/8 included

Power Requirements : 6 AA-size batteries (alkaline-magnesium, lithium)

External power socket : An external battery case can be connected.

Size & Weight : 6 ”(W)X5 ”(H)X7.3 ”(D) / 153(W)X128(H)X184(D)mm : 3.8 pounds / 1,730 g (W/O battery)

* This information is based on a linear (horizontal/vertical) measurement.

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11.8 P+ series Technical specifications

Please read the schedule for detailed overview of the different backs.

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11.9 End User support Policy

Please check www.phaseone.com for updated support policy

By purchase of a Phase One product we guarantee you World Class

Support and Service!

World Wide Dealer Network

At Phase One we think globally but act locally. Phase One’s products

are sold through a world wide network of dedicated and competent

local partners to make after-sales support convenient for you.

Phase One’s local partners offer rst line support to their customers.

Many provide additional services such as training, extended warranty

agreements, upgrade programs, and many other services that will add

value to your Phase One investment. Contact your local Phase One

partner to discuss your options. Digital camera back pricing and repairs

are also handled locally.

If there is no local partner in your area, then please contact Phase One

directly, and we will assist you directly or through one of our partners.

Find your local Phase One partner or take advantage of Phase One’s

wide range of on-line support tools at http://support.phaseone.com.

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FAQ, Tutorials & Documentation

The FAQ is a collection of the most frequently asked questions and related answers in

the Phase One Knowledge Base. Use the FAQ as the first and best place to find answers

on many technical questions. If you are seeking more detailed information about Capture

One, Portrait One, or our Digital Backs, you can download user guides and manuals or

watch some of the tutorials available.

Knowledge Base

Phase One’s searchable Knowledge Base at http://support.phaseone.com provides you

with detailed answers to most of your questions. This ‘self-service’ site is free of charge

and available to all Phase One owners.

Capture One On-line Support Forums

On Phase One’s official support forum you may share your experiences and get assistance

from other Phase One owners as well as from Phase One’s Technical Support team. Some

Phase One partners offer on-line support forums, hosted from their own web pages.

Please note that these forums are governed by separate rules. Phase One offers no

guarantees and assumes no responsibility or liability with respect to the support provided

by our local partners.

On-Line Support

You can contact Phase One Technical Support directly by creating an on-line support case

on http://support.phaseone.com

Phase One Technical Support will do it’s best to answer your question as quickly as

possible.

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