Phase One 645 DF, IQ Series User Guide

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User Guide Phase One 645DF Camera and IQ-series Digital Back
User Guide: Phase One 645DF Camera and IQ Series Digital Back
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On Rights
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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 and/or hardware described in the guide.
Trademarks and 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. This product includes DNG technology under license by Adobe Systems Incorporated.
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Contents
1.0 Introduction 8
1.1 Warranty 9
1.2 Installation and Activation of Software 9
1.3 Activation and Deactivation of Capture One 10
1.4 Screen Calibration 11
2.0 The 645DF Camera and IQ Digital Back System 12
2.1 Unpacking the 645DF and IQ Digital Back System 12
2.2 Value Added 13
2.3 Classic vs. Value Added 14
2.4 Charging the Batteries for the IQ Digital Back 15
2.5 Batteries for Camera 16
2.6 Sleep Mode 17
2.7 Attach and Remove Lens 18
2.8 Adjusting the Strap 17
2.9 Attaching the IQ Back 20
2.10 Parts of the Camera System (Nomenclature) 21
2.11 The Displays 22
2.12 Display Abbreviations 23
2.13 The Buttons on the Back 24
2.14 LED Lights 24
2.15 Setting Date and Time 25
2.16 Setting Diopter 25 Replacing the Diopter Correction Lens 26
2.17 Eyepiece Shutter 26
3.0 Basic Functions 28
3.1 Setting ISO 28
3.2 Setting White Balance 28
3.3 Getting started: Setting the Shutter Release, Focus, Exposure and Metering modes 29
3.4 Measuring Light – Exposure Metering 31
3.5 Focus Mode 32
3.6 Focus Areas 34
3.7 Using Focus Lock and Infrared Focusing 36
3.8 Drive Dial 38
3.9 Exposure Modes 39
3.10 Flash Photography 43
3.11 Flash Compensation Settings 46
4.0 Introduction to the IQ Series Digital Back 49
4.1 Quick Start (shooting untethered) 50
4.2 General Hardware Setup 51
4.3 Indicator Lights 52
4.4 Indicators 52
4.5 Tethered and Untethered Operations 53
4.6 CF Card Usage 55
4.7 Secure Storage System (3S) 56
4.8 Formatting your Memory Card 57
5.0 Navigating the IQ User Interface and Menu System 58
5.1 Menu Buttons 59
5.2 Shortcuts 59
5.3 Touch Screen Operation 60
5.4 ISO 61
5.5 White Balance 62
5.6 Custom White Balance 63
6.0 Play Mode 64
6.1 Play Mode Views 65
6.2 Play Mode: Context Menu 66
6.3 Info Bar 67
6.4 Play Mode Navigation 67
6.5 Zoom 67
6.6 Delete and Rating 68
6.7 Delete in Thumbnail View 69
6.8 Grid 70
6.9 Tools 72
7.0 Menu 73
7.1 645 DF (Camera Custom Functionality from 7.1 to 7.1.28 ) 76
7.1.1 Setup C1, C2 or C3 76
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7.1.2 Exposure Program 76
7.1.3 AF Area 76
7.1.4 Light Metering 76
7.1.5 Custom Function Set 77
7.1.6 Setup Custom A, B or C 77
7.1.7 EV Step 77
7.1.8 Lens Change 77
7.1.9 Sleep Timer 77
7.1.10 Battery Type 78
7.1.11 Bracketing 78
7.1.12 Front / Rear Dial 78
7.1.13 Rear Dial in P-mode 78
7.1.14 Dial Direction 78
7.1.15 AEL / AFL button 79
7.1.16 Release Button 79
7.1.17 AEL 79
7.1.18 AFL 80
7.1.19 M-Mode AEL 80
7.1.20 AF Assist Light 80
7.1.21 Flash Sync 81
7.1.22 Beep 81
7.1.23 Shutter in Tv/Av/P 81
7.1.24 Shutter in M/X 82
7.1.25 AF priority 82
7.1.26 Active Custom Set 83
7.1.27 Restore to Default 83
7.1.28 About System 83
7.2 Format Card 84
7.3 Power Management 84 Display O Time 84 Battery Charging 84 Auto Power Down 85
7.4 Check Disk 85
7.5 Storage Mode 85
7.6 File Format 86
7.7 Camera Mode 86
7.8 Shutter Latency 86
7.9 Image Orientation 86
7.10 Auto Preview Mode 87
7.11 Display 87 Brightness 87 Display O Time 87 Splash Screen 88
7.12 Ready Beep 89
7.13 Date And Time 89
7.14 Language 89
7.15 Restore to Default 90
7.16 Firmware 90 Restore Firmware 91 Dump Log 91
7.17 About 91
8.0 IQ Digital Back Overview 92
8.1 IQ180 Digital Back Specifications 93
8.2 IQ160 Digital Back Specifications 94
8.3 IQ140 Digital Back Specifications 95
9.0 Advanced 645 DF Camera Functions 97
9.1 Exposure Compensation 97
9.2 AE Lock 98
9.3 Metered-Value Dierence Indicator 99
9.4 Auto Bracketing 100
9.5 Taking Photos with the Mirror Up 102
9.6 Mirror Up Delay 103
9.7 Bulb Mode & Long Exposure 104
9.8 Camera Display Light 104
9.9 Front/Rear Dial Lock Mechanisms 105
9.10 Self-Timer Mode 106
9.11 Interval Photography 107
9.12 Depth of Field 108
9.13 Infrared Photography 109
9.14 Custom Function 110
9.15 Types of Custom Functions 111
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9.16 Custom Dial Modes C1, C2 or C3 115
9.17 Lenses and Multi Mount 116
9.18 Functions of the Phase One Lens 116
9.19 Function of the Phase One Lens Adaptor 116
9.20 List of Alternative Lenses 117
14.2 Viewnder Masking 133
14.3 More Details: Mamiya RZ67 134 Mode Selector 134 Shutter Latency Setting Mamiya RZ PRO II 134 Studio Flash Sync on the RZ lens 134 Mirror Up 134
10.0 Maintenance 118
Double Exposure 134
10.1 Changing the Focusing Screen 118
10.2 Battery Socket 119
10.3 Tripod/Electronic Shutter Release Contact 119
10.4 Camera Display Error-Notication 120
10.5 Lens Maintenance 121
10.6 Back Maintenance 121
10.7 IR Filter on the CCD 121
10.8 645DF Camera Body Specifications 122
10.9 Phase One 645DF Housing Specication 123
11.0 Software 124
11.1 To Import Images... 124
15.0 IQ Back for Hasselblad V Series 135
15.1 Mounting the IQ Back on a Hasselblad V Series 135
15.2 Mounting a Viewnder Mask on a Hasselblad V Series Camera 136
15.3 More Details: Hasselblad V Series 137 Sync Cable 137 Flash Lead Connection 137 Mirror Up and Shutter Latency Setting 137 Tethered Capture 137
15.4 Hasselblad 555 ELD 138 Shutter Latency Setting 138 Motor Cable on Hasselblad 555 ELD 138
12.0 End User Support Policy 125
12.1 Web Resources 126
15.5 Hasselblad 553 ELX 139 Cable Connections 139 Shutter Latency Setting 139
13.0 Appendix: Open Platform 128 Double Exposure Protection 128
13.1 IQ Back and Phase One 645AF/DF and Mamiya 645 AFD 129
13.2 Mounting IQ back on the Phase One 645 AF &
15.6 Hasselblad 501 CM and 503 CW without Winder 140 Shutter Latency Setting 140
15.7 Hasselblad 503 CW with Winder CW 140
15.8 Cables shipped with IQ back for Hasselblad V 141
Mamiya 645 AFD Series 129
13.3 More Details: Phase One and Mamiya 645 Series Cameras 130 Power Management and Shutter Latency 130 Studio Flash Sync on the Camera Body 130 Image Orientation 130 Mirror Up 131 T-mode on the Mamiya 645AFD 131 Viewnder Masking 131
16.0 IQ Back for Hasselblad H Series 142
16.1 Mounting the IQ Back on a Hasselblad H Series 142
16.2 Viewnder Masking 143
16.3 More Details: Hasselblad H Series 144 Camera Display 144 ISO Settings 144 Auto Exposure 144 Viewnder Information 145
14.0 IQ Back for Mamiya RZ67 132
14.1 Mounting IQ Back on the Mamiya RZ67 132
Double Exposure Protection 145 Image Orientation 145
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Flash Lead Connection 146
16.4 Cables Shipped with IQ back for Hasselblad H 146
17.0 IQ Back for Contax 645 147
17.1 Mounting the IQ Back on a Contax 645 147
17.2 Viewnder Masking 148
17.2 More Details: Contax 645 149 Exposure Modes 149 ISO Settings 149 Double Exposure Protection 149 TTL ash 150 Image Orientation 150
17.4 Flash Lead Connection 150
17.5 Cables Shipped with IQ back for the Contax 645 151
18.0 IQ Back for View Cameras 152 Phase One Sleeping Architecture 152
18.1 Using the 2-shot Release 153
18.2 Using the 1-shot Release 153
18.3 Phase One FlexAdaptor 154
18.4 Shutter Latency Settings for the FlexAdaptor and Other Technical Camera Adaptors 154
Phase One 645AF/645DF 161 Hasselblad H1/ H2 161 Hasselblad V 162 Mamiya RZ67 Pro II/Pro IID 162 Contax 645 162
19.0 List of Focusing Screens and Viewnder Masks 155
19.1 Full Frame Focusing Screens or with Engraved Masking 155
19.2 Viewnder Masks 155
20.0 Live View 156
20.1 Starting Live View 157
20.2 White Balance 158
20.3 Quality and Brightness 158
20.4 Zoom 159
20.5 Grid 159
20.6 Auto Stop and Start 159
20.7 Accessories 160
20.8 Live View Camera Support 161 View Cameras 161
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1.0 Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Phase One 645DF camera and the IQ Series digital back solution.
The Phase One 645DF and IQ Series digital is the most powerful digital camera solution whether you are working on location or tethered in a studio.
The Phase One IQ180, IQ160 and IQ140 digital camera backs feature maximum resolutions of 80, 60.5 and 40 high-quality megapixels respectively. This series sets new standards for medium format camera system handling and performance.
The Phase One IQ Series system gives you the absolute best solution when it comes to image quality and workow. Capture One has been optimized for shooting with Phase One IQ digital backs, and is available for both Mac OS X and Windows operating systems. Together with the IQ series backs this professional RAW converter and image editing software will deliver the World’s highest image quality with excellent color and detail. The software comprises all the tools required to capture, organize, edit, share and print images for an ecient workow.
The Phase One 645DF camera delivers incredible versatility with support for what is arguably the widest array of focal plane and leaf shutter lenses on the market. Phase One is committed not only to provide the best digital solution for the professional photographer, but also to ensure the photographer’s freedom of choice regarding lenses, bodies, back, software and accessories. The entire system comes ready to use in its own customized weatherproof camera case.
At Phase One we are always committed to providing you with the best solution for the professional photographer. This Users Guide covers the specic Phase One 645DF and IQ Series features and functionality.
We sincerely hope you will enjoy working with this innovative camera platform and IQ Series digital back.
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1.1 Warranty
Please read the enclosed warranty certicate. Should any problem occur, please contact your local dealer (place of purchase) to facilitate a repair. DO NOT try to repair the camera yourself. An unauthorized attempt to repair the camera will terminate the warranty.
1.2 Installation and Activation of Software
An Internet connection is needed to install Capture One.
Install on Mac:
Capture One software includes an easy-to-use installer that will install all the software necessary to run the application on Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later. 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 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.
N.B. Capture One will initiate installation of Microsoft® .NET Framework 3.0 if you don’t already have it installed on your computer.
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1.3 Activation
An Internet connection is needed to activate and update Capture One.
1. Open the license activation dialogue box via the menu Capture One>License.
2. Enter your License code and personal details in the required elds. (You should have received an email with your Capture One license code or it will be in the original software packaging that you purchased).
3. Once you have entered the information press the ‘Activate’ button and your software 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
Deactivation of Capture One
An Internet connection is needed to deactivate Capture One.
1. Open the license dialogue box via the menu Capture One>License.
2. Press the Deactivate button.
3. Capture One will return to trial mode once it is deactivated. 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.
4. Conrm that you want to perform the deactivation. After doing so, you can activate Capture One on another computer.
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1.4 Screen Calibration
Having a properly calibrated monitor is a critical factor when viewing im­ages. Ensure that digital viewing conditions are as accurate as possible. A quality monitor and calibration tool should help guarantee that displayed images on a screen are precisely rendered. 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 viewed with con­dence. Many higher level monitors have internal calibrating software that works with professional calibration devices for ultimate accuracy.
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2.0 The 645DF Camera and IQ Digital Back System
The Phase One Camera system is created to provide as much exibility and openness as possible. For years Phase One has oered two dierent digital back or camera kit options; the Classic and Value Added.
2.1 Unpacking the 645DF and IQ Digital Back System
The Phase One 645DF and IQ digital back system is delivered in a case cre­ated for the travelling photographer. The dimensions of this waterproof and impact resistant roller case are compatible with most airlines carry-on
luggage requirements.
Classic:
• Phase One 645DF body
• IQ Digital Back
• Schneider Kreutznach 80mm LS f2.8 Lens
• Capture One software
• 1 Year warranty
Accessories
• Digital back battery
• Dual DB battery charger
• 4.5m FireWire 800 cable
• 3m USB3 cable
• Body and lens caps
• Camera neck strap
• Sensor cleaning kit
• Lens cloth
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2.2 Value Added:
The waterproof roller case will hold:
• Phase One 645DF body
• IQ Digital Back
• Schneider Kreutznach 80mm LS f2.8 Lens
• Capture One Pro software
• 5 year Value Added warranty on IQ digital backs
Accessories
• Waterproof roller hard case with room for 17” laptop
• Multimount adapter for HB V-lenses
• 2 lens wrappings
• 2 digital back batteries
• Extra camera battery cassette
• Dual DB battery charger
• DB Multi connector cable
• LCC calibration kit and 10x10cm plate
• CF card
• CF card reader
• 4.5m FireWire 800 cable
• 3m USB3 cable
• Grey card
• Sensor cleaning kit and lens cloth
• Body and lens caps
• Camera neck strap
The interior of the Value Added case can be customized and congured into a bespoke system suitcase. An extra set of dividers are provided inside the lid of the suitcase which can be used to divide the compartments into smaller or dierent sections to make an ideal storage solution for a camera and lenses.
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Classic Value Added
IQ Series digital back IQ Series digital back
Waterproof roller case (with room for laptop up 17-inch)
Two lens wraps
1 year warranty on IQ digital back, body and lens
Dual Battery Charger Dual Battery Charger
1 Battery 2 Battery
Focusing screen or Viewnder Masks depending on camera model
4.5m FireWire 800 cable 4.5m FireWire 800 cable
3m USB3 cable 3m USB3 cable
Capture One DB software Capture One PRO software
Sensor cleaning kit Sensor cleaning kit
Lens cloth Lens cloth
645DF camera body 645DF camera body
5 year warranty on IQ digital backs
Focusing screen or Viewnder Masks depending on camera model
Multi-connector>minijack adapt. cable
Multi-connector sync cable
CF card
CF card reader
LCC Calibration kit
Grey card
Lens cast calibration plate
Extra 645DF camera battery cassette for AA batteries
2.3 Classic vs. Value Added
All the elements of the Value Added kit are available to buy as separate spare parts. Please consult your local dealer about the dierent Phase One or third party solutions if extra equipment is needed.
Securing the operational time of a camera and digital back solution is a critical concern for professional photographers. To be as safe as possible, consult your dealer to get information on the best solution. Most uptime solutions provided by Phase One can be purchased after acquiring the back or camera.
The 645DF camera and SK LS lenses have a warranty of 1 year or 100,000 shutter actuations, whichever comes rst. Phase One AF/MF lenses have a warranty of 1 year in Classic or 3 years in Value Added. Refer to the Warranty Brochure, which is shipped with the with the Camera System.
Schedier 80mm LS f2.8 lens Schedier 80mm LS f2.8 lens
Hasselblad V-mount lens adapter
1 year or 100.000 shutter releases on Schneider Kreuznach lenses
3 year warranty on Phase One AF/MF lenses
Free digital back loan unit during repair
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2.4 Charging the Batteries for the IQ Digital Back
Charge the batteries as soon as the camera system has been unpacked.
The Value Added roller case is delivered with two 7.2 volt Lithium-Ion batteries and a duo-charger.
Although only one battery can be used in the IQ back at a time, it is recommended to charge both batteries fully before you start.
Always keep a battery in the IQ back even when shooting tethered to a computer via a FireWire or USB connection. (Go to page 84 for more details about charging the battery while tethered to a computer).
The battery charger can adapt to voltages within a range of 110 to 250 volts.
It comes with an international set of power adaptors (located in the suitcase utility compartment). Please select the appropriate one that ts your outlet and slide it in from the top to mount it in place securely.
Connect the unit to the outlet and charge the batteries (approximately 2.5 to 3 hours).
Warning!
• Only use the Charger to charge the specied 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 charger 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 ame.
• Do not dismantle or carry out any alteration to the product
• Do not attempt to eat or swallow the battery
After the rst initial charge, the batteries can be charged one at a time.
Purchasing Extra Batteries
The Phase One IQ back comes with two batteries. Phase One recommends the Canon BP 915 (with more than 2500 mAh) if you need to purchase extra batteries.
Some third party batteries may not t into the digital back’s battery compartment due to dierences in the tolerances. Do not try to force a battery into the compartment. When pressing the battery release button it should slide in without being hindered.
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2.5 Batteries for Camera
C
S
L
M.UP
Set the shutter release mode selector lever to L (to turn the power o). Use six AA alkaline or rechargeable batteries. NiCd or NiMH batteries should only be used in the camera body if CF04 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 illustration.
3. Return the battery holder to its case and lock it by turning the lever clockwise. Make sure it is rmly attached.
N.B. Ensure that the batteries are placed with proper polarity.
Checking the Battery Power
Set the Drive dial lever to S (to turn the power on).
The batteries are suciently charged.
There is very little power remaining. Camera will not operate. Set the shutter release mode selector lever to “L” (to turn the power o) and replace the batteries with new ones.
There is little power remaining. Have new batteries on hand. Camera will still operate.
When the batteries are emptied for power, “batt” ashes on the main LCD and the
viewnder’s LCD when the shutter release button is pressed.
Check the battery condition in the lower left corner of the top LCD screen.
Always use six new batteries of the same type when replacing batteries. Do not mix dierent types of batteries or use old batteries with new ones. The camera will not function without a power source.
Never throw out batteries. When a battery does not work, deliver the battery for appropriate disposal.
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2.6 Sleep Mode
The camera’s power is switched on when the shutter release mode selector is set to S, C or M.UP. In order to prevent the camera’s batteries from discharging, sleep mode is automatically entered if no operations are performed for a specic period of time while the power is ON (with exposure metering status maintained).
In sleep mode, operating the shutter button or a function setting button restores power ON status.
In sleep mode, the external LCD screens are not active, only the marks shown in the gure are displayed. (These marks appear in program AE mode.)
1. Battery life of the originally supplied batteries is dependent on storage conditions.
2. Blots and ngerprints on battery terminals may cause loose connection and corrosion. Wipe them o before loading the batteries.
3. It is advised to carry spare batteries in remote or foreign locations.
4. Battery performance decreases in low temperatures. Keep them warm when in cold climates or locations. External battery case PE401 is available as an optional accessory.
For the purpose of the descriptions and explanations provided in these instructions, it is assumed that the camera’s power is on.
5. Store the batteries in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight.
6. Remove the batteries from the camera body when they will not be used for a long time.
7. Replace the batteries with new ones as soon as they are exhausted. Liquid leakage from the battery may damage the camera.
8. Read the warnings on the batteries for their handling.
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2.7 Attach and Remove a Lens
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1. Remove the front body cap in the same way that you would remove a lens; push the lens release button [A] backward and then turn the front body cap
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or the lens itself counter clockwise and lift out.
2. Align the white alignment dot of the lens [B] (on the shiny ange) with the camera’s white dot [C]. Mount the lens and rotate it clockwise until it clicks into place.
3. To remove the front lens cap, squeeze the shiny sections together and lift out. (See image far left). To remove rear lens cap turn it counterclockwise.
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Remove a Lens
While sliding the lens release button[A] back, rotate the lens counter clockwise until it stops, and lift it o. After removing the lens from the camera body, protect both ends by attaching the caps.
N.B. Oil, dust, ngerprints or water on the electronic contacts could result in malfunction or corrosion. Wipe such impurities o with a clean piece of cloth. Do not tap 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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Attach a Leaf Shutter Lens
Leaf shutter lenses are equipped with an internal shutter. Leaf shutter lenses are capable of high shutter speeds 1/800 sec. or 1/1600 on IQ Series backs with ash synchronization, which is particularly useful for ll-in ash photography in bright ambient shooting conditions.
When a leaf shutter lens is attached and the leafshutter is used and the letters LS will appear in the main LCD screen.
2.8 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 ensure it does not loosen at the buckle.
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2.9 Attaching the IQ Back
The IQ back is fully integrated with the camera body and functions as a part of the whole camera system.
Ensure that the Phase One 645DF camera mirror is up and the shutter is open when no digital back is attached.
When attaching the IQ back to the camera body the shutter will close and the mirror come down.
First remove the cover. Next, ensure that the bottom part of the IQ back is placed correctly in the lower locking mechanism on the back of the camera
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body before the upper locking mechanism [A+B] is pressed together. Failure to do this can cause an error with the camera body where the shutter will continuously open and close. If this occurs, remove the IQ back. Make sure the camera body is powered, press button [2] while mounting the digital back, lock the mounted back by pressing [1].
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 IQ back again to make sure that the camera body gets in the correct starting position.
Remove the IQ back by sliding the back lever [1], pushing in button [2], and by gently pulling away the top of the back rst. Be careful with the contacts and protective glass on the back. Your IQ back should always be protected by its plate when it is not attached to the camera.
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2.10 Parts of the Camera System (Nomenclature)
Rubber Eye Piece
Digital Back
Auto Exposure Lock Button AEL Exposure Metering button
Self Timer Button
Interval Button
Main LCD Backlight Button
Exposure Metering Mode Button
Focus Point Selector Button
Exposure Compensation Button
Flash Auto Adjustment Select Button
Auto Bracketing Button
Diopter Adjustments Lens (Standard Accessory)
Set Button
Eyepiece Shutter Lever
Main LCD
Rear Dial
Strap Lug
Front Dial
Shutter Release Button
Drive Dial
Auto Focus Assist Infrared Light Emission Window
Self Timer Lamp
Hot Shoe
Exposure Mode Dial
*Do not touch the mirror
Electronic Contacts
Lens Mount Alignment Mark
Depth of Field Preview Button
Diopter Adjustments Dial
Mirror*
Strap Lug
External Power Socket
Battery Case Lock Lever
Battery Case
Tripod Socket
Auto Focus Lock Button AEL Exposure Metering button
Focus Mode Selector Lever
Lens Release Button
Synchro Terminal
Electronic Shutter Release Contact
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mode set
2.11 The Displays
The display on the camera body will provide you with a lot of valuable information. This includes many features and settings including, but not limited to shutter speed, aperture value, exposure program, exposure compensations and metering modes.
During actual use, only the relevant icons and indicators are displayed.
Viewnder Display
The most relevant information regarding the exposure and camera settings can be seen on the bottom display in the viewnder along with the autofocus mark that indicates correct focus.
During actual use, only the relevant icons and indicators are displayed.
Back Display
The touch screen on the of the IQ digital back is a multifunctional display, where the menus change depending on the status and choices you make.
In addition to providing menu navigation, the display on the back can work as a preview screen.
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2.12 Display Abbreviations
Liquid Crystal Display
Due to the limitations of the space and letters, words and letters on the LCD are abbreviated.
Display examples of the main LCD
Display examples in the custom function mode
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Play
ISO
2.13 The Buttons on the Back
The IQ is equipped with four external buttons. The buttons will change function to match the menu shown on the sceen. Find out more on the IQ menus from page 75.
2.14 LED Lights
IQ Series digital backs feature two main LEDs located below the bottom left corner of the screen.
Menu
The IQ Series Home screen
WB
Green: When capturing an image the green LED will blink rapidly to indicate that the IQ back is busy.
A continuous green light indicates that the backlight of the display is dimmed but the camera is still ready to shoot. (The Display O Time can be set in the IQ back’s Menu mode in the Power Management options).
Red: A red LED indicates that the IQ back is writing to the storage media, and therefore the buer has not been emptied.
There is an additional red LED indicator located next to the CF card slot (under the cover). It is assigned to indicate CF card activity only. Do not remove a CF card from the card slot when this red LED is on. Removing a CF card whilst the red LED is on can damage the formatting of the card, and images or data might be lost or corrupted.
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2.15 Setting Date And Time
Date and time parameters are set and controlled via the IQ back’s Menu system.
If the IQ back has been without power for a long period of time, it will automatically ask you to set the time and date on the next occasion it is powered up.
Tap the screen and scroll through the numbers to attain the appropriate date and time. Tap the check mark, which will appear in the bottom right hand corner of the screen to conrm your entry.
The time and date is applied to the EXIF data in all les captured with the IQ back.
Diopter not matching
Diopter correction lens Range of Adjustment
DE401 (standard) -2,5 to +2,5
DE402 (fnearsighted users)
DE403 (farsighted users) 0 to +3,0
Diopter matching
-5,0 to -2,0
2.16 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 or in the “+” direction if you are farsighted. If this is not sucient you may require an optional diopter correction lens. Check the table for possible diopters.
Point the camera at a bright, plain object such as a white wall when making this adjustment.
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Notice:
If there is dirt or dust on the lens surface, remove it with a blower or sweep it o gently with a lens brush
If there are ngerprints or dirt on the lens surface, wipe them o with a piece of clean, soft gauze
Using solvents could discolor the discolor correction lens frame
Replacing the Diopter Correction Lens
1. Press the Eyepiece Lock, which is located in a gap between the Eyepiece and the Diopter Correction lens. (Turn the camera upside down to gain easy access to it). Now remove the rubber Eyepiece by sliding it upwards
2. Remove the lens supplied with the nder by pulling it downward.
3. Remove the existing diopter by sliding downwards using the ngernail groove and detach. Insert a new diopter by aligning it to the base of the diopter holder and sliding it upwards into place. Finish by reattaching the rubber eyecup.
2.17 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.
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3.0 Basic Functions
ISO and White Balance
The IQ back’s Home Screen enables quick access to the ISO and WB settings by either pressing the adjacent buttons or by tapping the screen directly. Scroll up and down, then select the setting by tapping the screen next to the desired rating so that a green check mark appears. White Balance and ISO settings can also be controlled from Capture One if you are working tethered.
3.1 Setting ISO
The default ISO setting is 50 for all IQ Series models. Remember that the higher the ISO setting, the higher the degree of image noise. The camera system together with Capture One software deliver a powerful noise reduction performance although it is possible to still see some noise at the higher sensitivity settings.
Push the upper right button or tap ISO on the screen on the IQ back’s Home Screen. You will be presented with the back’s ISO spectrum. Scroll up and down and tap the screen to select the desired setting. A green check mark will appear next to your chosen setting.
Find out more on ISO operation on page 61.
3.2 Setting White Balance
The default ISO setting is Auto that will calculate a White Balance based on the information in the image. Auto WB is appropriate for most applications.
Push the lower right button or tap WB on the Home Screen. You will be presented with the back’s White Balance settings. Scroll up and down and tap the screen to select the desired setting. A green check mark will appear next to your chosen setting and you will automatically return to the Home Screen.
Find out more on White Balance operation on page 62.
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Focus Mode Focusing
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Half-press the shutter release button to focus. When the focus mark lights, the focus is xed and the shutter can be released.
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.
Focus manually.
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3.3 Getting started: Setting the Shutter Release, Focus, Exposure and Metering modes
1. Set the Shutter Release mode selector lever to S (single-frame advance mode).
There are two shutter release (drive) modes: S (single frame advance mode)
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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). See page 33 for more information.
3. Set the exposure mode dial to P (Program auto exposure).
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There are four exposure modes: P (Program Auto Exposure) Av (Aperture Priority AE) Tv (Shutter Priority AE) M (Manual)
N.B. Av stands for Aperture Value but is referred to as Aperture Priority AE. Tv stand for Time Value but is referred to as Shutter Priority AE.
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P: Program AE - The aperture and shutter speed are determined automatically for the optimum exposure, according to the ambient light conditions. This auto
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mode is best suited for general photography or for novice photographers, as it leaves the user free to concentrate on framing and capturing the subject.
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.
NOTE:
When a polarizing lter is used, ensure that a circular polarizing lter(C-PL) is used. The correct exposure cannot be obtained with a normal(linear) polarizing lter (PL).
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3.4 Measuring Light – Exposure Metering
1. Press button [A] to adjust the exposure metering mode. There are three dierent exposure metering mode options that are displayed sequentially
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when either the front or rear dial is turned. Select an appropriate exposure mode. Your chosen exposure metering mode is displayed as an icon on the camera’s LCD screen.
Average/spot auto exposure metering
Center-weighted average/spot exposure metering
Center spot exposure metering
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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 dierence between the spot exposure metering
value and center-weighted average exposure metering value, the correct exposure level is obtained as the intermediate value.
The average brightness of the entire screen is measured, emphasizing the center of the screen.
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.
Viewer display
2. Press the SET button [B] or exposure metering mode button [A] to enter the setting.
Exposure Warnings
Users are warned when shooting subjects that are too bright or too dark with an inappropriate exposure setting. At such times, when the correct exposure cannot be obtained, users will be alerted by the numeric exposure display that will ash on the external LCD or on the display inside the viewnder.
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 dierence is displayed.
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Normal Half-press
Release position Full-press
3.5 Focus Modes
To use the Auto Focus function, both the camera body and the lens have to be set to their respective Auto Focus modes. Auto Focus does not function when either the camera body or the lens are set to manual focus. To activate Auto Focus (AF), rst select AF on the focusing selector ring on the lens. Next, adjust the Focus Mode Selector Lever to either S (single) or C (continuously) Auto focusing on the camera. The Focus selection ring on the lens can 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 released. This position is called the “full-press” position.
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 in AF mode. As default, you can now re-compose your image without losing the original focus setting, by moving the camera and keeping the shutter release button half-pressed. When the focus mark lights up, the subject is in focus.
3. When the focus mark lights up, press the shutter release button further down to release the shutter. (The focus mark is an illuminated dot (indicated as this • symbol) at the bottom of the viewfinder display. See the focus the illustration circled in blue).
Out of Focus Marks 
When the picture is not focused the shutter cannot be released when in single focus mode. Either press the shutter release button again to adjust the focus or move the camera to change the position of the focus frame. Lenses without the focus mode selector ring will automatically be set to AF if the camera is set to Auto Focus. Do not touch the focus ring as you may cause internal damage to the camera Auto Focus motor.
Lenses with the Focus Mode Selector
The focus modes can be switched between automatic and manual with the selector on the lens when the focus mode selector lever on the camera body is set to S or C.
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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 illuminated. This mode is suited for still subjects. Focus is locked when the focus mark is illuminated in the viewnder’s LCD.
The shutter cannot be released if the subject is not in focus (if the focus mark does not illuminate). To take another photo with a dierent composition, take your nger o 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 display is illuminated. 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.
Manual Focus Mode (M)
To attain full manual control of the focus function you can change to manual focus mode in two ways.
1. All lenses: Turn the focus mode selector lever to M (manual focus mode).
2. Manual Focus operation for telephoto and zoom lenses: All newer Phase One, Mamiya and Schneider Kreutznach lenses can be switched from Auto Focus to Manual Focus by using the AF ring or slider tted on the lens.
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For lenses with AF slider, slide the focusing ring on the lens backward 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. For lenses with an AF ring, simply rotate the AF ring to the MF position to select manual focus.
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Multi area focus
Inside the view-nder
Left AF area
Focus point selection mark
Spot focus area
Center AF area
Right AF area
3.6 Focus Areas
You can select the focus area that best suits the kind of pictures you intend to take. Push and hold the focus selection button [A] for at least one second; then turn the front or rear dial to select the appropriate focus area. The selected focus area can be seen on the main LCD panel. When the preferred focus mark is selected, press the SET [B] button or the focus point selector button [A] to exit the setting.
Multi Area Focus
When selecting multi area focus, the focus points are positioned in the viewnder according to the illustration shown to the left. If multiple objects are located within the focus frame, the camera will lock on to the object closest to the camera.
Spot Focus Area
When spot focus is selected, the camera will lock on to objects positioned in the center of the viewnder. The camera will focus on the center mark in the focus frame [ O ] in the viewnder.
Manual Focus Mode (M)
To attain full manual control of the focus function you can change to manual focus mode in two ways.
1. All lenses: Turn the focus mode selector lever to M (manual focus mode).
2. Manual Focus operation for telephoto and zoom lenses: All newer Phase One, Mamiya and Schneider Kreutznach lenses can be switched from Auto Focus to Manual Focus by using the AF ring or slider tted on the lens.
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For lenses with AF slider, slide the focusing ring on the lens backward 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. For lenses with an AF ring, simply rotate the AF ring to the MF position to select manual focus.
Adjust the Focus
Turn the lens focusing ring until the subject is in focus. When correct focus has been achieved, the focus mark in the viewnder will light up.
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In focus
Turn focus ring clockwise
Turn focus ring counter clockwise
Manual Focusing using the Focus Mark (Focus conrmation method)
Half-press the shutter release button and turn the lens focusing ring to focus on the subject. The focus mark is illuminated in the viewnder’s LCD to signal that a picture is in focus. 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 when 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 the lens set to f/5.6 or higher.
When Auto Focus Fails
The auto focus function requires contrast in the 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 on a more contrast appropriate object at the same distance as the object you want to photograph, lock the focus using the focus lock button on the front of the camera body, then take a picture.
• Low-contrast subject (blue skies, white walls and other objects)
• Two or more objects overlapping at dierent 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
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3.7 Using Focus Lock and Infrared Focusing
Use the focus lock when the your intended focus point is not within the focus frame. In such cases where a subject is not located in the center of a frame, 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 half press 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.
Notice:
Eective 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)
Use of a lens hood or a bellows lens hood (sold as an optional accessory) may interfere with the assist light. It is advisable to set the focus before mounting the hood.
The AF assist infrared light can be disabled.
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.
AF Assist Infrared Light
Autofocus can fail when a subject is dark or very low-key. On these occasions, a red lamp may be activated on the front of the camera when the shutter release button is half-pressed to assist the camera’s auto focus function. The AF assist infrared light is emitted only when the focus mode is set to S (single focus mode).
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3.8 Drive Dial
Single-Frame Mode
One photograph is taken each time the shutter release button is pressed.
Set the shutter release mode selector to S.
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Continuous Mode
Photographs are exposed as long as the shutter release button is pressed.
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Set the shutter release mode selector lever to C. Photographs are taken continuously at a rate depending on the buer speed of the digital back mounted on the camera.
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Mirror Up Mode
When the shutter button is pressed, the mirror moves up, and when the shutter button is pressed again, the shutter is tripped and a picture is taken.
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Self-Timer Mode
In this mode, the shutter will be released 10 seconds after the shutter release
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button is pressed.
Activate the self-timer by pressing the button. Next, rotate the front dial so that On is displayed in the camera’s LCD and press the shutter release. When the shutter release is pressed, the self timer lamp will blink continuously for 7 seconds, followed by 3 seconds of rapid blinking until the camera releases the shutter.
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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 viewnder display when the program line is shifted, the proper exposure cannot be achieved. Please select a dierent Program mode.
When the Program line is shifted, the aperture value changes along with the shutter speed to maintain the proper exposure.
3.9 Exposure Modes
(P) Program AE
The aperture and shutter speed are determined automatically for the
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optimum exposure, according to the ambient light conditions. This auto mode is best suited for general photography or for novice photographers, as it leaves the user free to concentrate on framing and capturing the subject.
Alter the shutter speed and aperture by turning the front and rear dials while the “P” (Program AE) mode is selected.
Increment of the aperture and shutter speed can be set at either 1/3 or 1/2-stop.
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Program Shift (PH/PL)
The shutter speed and aperture can be altered by turning the front and rear dials while the P (Program AE) mode is selected. In order to avoid blurred images (due to camera shake 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 these changes to be made quickly.
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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.
Rotation direction of the dials to change the values can be altered.
The selected aperture level can be locked.
Aperture Priority AE (Av)
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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,
1. Turn the exposure mode setting dial to “Av” (aperture-priority AE) position.
2. Turn the front or rear dial to set the desired aperture.
- Swap from a leafshutter lens to focal plane shutter if a shutter speed above 1/800 second is need.
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.
Rotation direction of the dials to change the values can be altered.
The selected shutter speed can be locked.
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Shutter Priority AE (Tv)
Set the desired shutter speed and the camera selects the optimum aperture accordingly. A fast shutter speed can be used to freeze motion and slow shutter speed can be used to create motion blur.
1. Turn the exposure mode setting dial to “Tv” (shutter-priority AE) position.
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2. Turn the front or rear dial to set the desired shutter speed.
- Swap from a leafshutter lens to focal plane shutter if a shutter speed above 1/800 second is need.
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NOTICE:
When the exposure is compensated in the Manual mode, the dierence between the metered value and the compensated value will be displayed on the viewnder LCD. In the B (Bulb) mode, the dierence 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.
The assignments of the front and rear dials can be swapped.
Rotation direction of the dials to change the values can be altered.
The selected aperture and shutter speed can be locked.
NOTICE:
When the set value matches with the metered value, the dierence indicator will show “0.0”.
Manual Mode (M)
This mode is used to set both the aperture and shutter speed for total
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exposure control. Varying shutter speeds can be selected, including “bulb”, “tIME” and manually from 60 mins to 1/4000 sec. Aperture values can be set from maximum to minimum aperture.
1. 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 half pressed, the dierence 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.
When the dierence between the set value and the metered value is greater than ±6EV and the set value is lower than the metered value, the indicator in the viewnder LCD shows “– u –.” Contrarily when the set value is higher than the metered value, the indicator shows “– o –.”
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A B
One-push Shift Function
When the dierence 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.
NOTICE:
The aperture level can be selected for the parameter to shift.
NOTICE:
Photography using the leaf shutter or focal plane shutter can be selected in customs settings
NOTICE:
The selected aperture value can be locked.
When 1/800 sec. shutter speeds can not be achieved even though the leaf shutter lens is attached, try another exposure mode.
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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.
While the dierence[B] between the set value[A] and the metered value is
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Auto Mode Mechanism
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A leaf shutter’s working range is from 1/800 sec. to 1 second. To achieve other speeds (1/4000-1/800 sec., 1-60sec.., bulb) use the focal plane shutter.
Synchro Mode (X)
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Select this mode when a ash is used. Choose “X” and the shutter speed will be xed at 1/125 second for synchronization.
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Exposure Mode Lens Mode Shutter speed X-Sync
1/4000-1/800 1/800-1S 1S - 30S+ 1/4000 - 1/800 1/800 - 1S 1s - 30S+
Program Leaf Shutter LS LS
Focal Shutter FS FS FS 1/90 - 1S
Tv Leaf Shutter LS LS
Focal Shutter FS FS FS 1/90 - 1S FS
Av Leaf Shutter LS LS
Focal Shutter FS FS FS 1/90 - 1S
Manual Leaf Shutter LS LS
Focal Shutter FS FS FS 1/90 - 1S FS
Auto FS LS FS LS FS
X(*) Leaf Shutter 1/125,90,60 1/125,90,60 FS
Focal Shutter 1/125,90,60 1/125,90,60
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3.10 Flash Photography
The Phase One 645DF is equipped with a horizontal focal-plane metal shutter and it is also compatible with leaf shutter lenses.
The focal-plane shutter provides higher shutter speeds than that of leaf (central) shutter lenses. Focal-plane shutters allow you to shoot fast enough to freeze moving subject matter. Leaf shutter lenses will allow faster shutter synchronization to ash, making it ideal to freeze subject movement when using strobe lighting.
The focal-plane shutter method allows for shutter speeds of up to 1/4000 sec. When shooting at higher speeds e.g. 1/500 sec. the two shutter blades
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are moving in parallel creating a small slit allowing a small fraction of light to reach the sensor area of the digital back. When using this type of shutter it is not possible to achieve ash synchronization greater than 1/125 sec.
A leaf shutter will make it possible to achieve faster shutter and ash sync speeds. An IQ Series back can achieve a maximum shutter speed of 1/1600 second. Do not use leaf shutter speeds above 1/1600 sec.
1. A grip type ashgun or a strobe (with electric contacts other than X contact) can be operated with the Phase One 645DF by connecting a sync cord into the camera’s sync terminal. (See the note in the bottom left corner of the page about ash units designed exclusively for other camera makes.)
NOTICE:
This camera’s synchro contact is an X contact.
Using ashes designed exclusively for other camera manufacturers in the hot shoe may damage the camera’s internal mechanisms. In this situation, use an o-camera ash bracket and connect a sync cord to the camera’s synchro terminal.
When using ashes with a ash duration of 1/500 sec. or longer, set the shutter speed to 1/30 sec. or less.
2. Turn the exposure mode setting dial 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 press the shutter button to take a picture.
In addition to its standard ash sync system, the Phase One 645DF features TTL (through the lens), o the lm (OTF) and electronic ash exposure metering.
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Metz 3952 functions
Charging completed indicator in viewnder
Automatic setting of ash synchronizing speed
Flash conrmation The ash charge mark ashes after the shutter is released to indicate
Auto zoom control The power zoom reector is linked to the lens focal length
Auto AF assist beam When the focus mode is set to “S”, the autofocus assist beam is emitted
Display of ash range (distance) Displayed on the ash’s liquid crystal display panel. (Metz 32MZ-3 and
Data transfer The lm sensitivity data, exposure compensation data and aperture
Adapter
Metz Flash Unit
Metz 44 MZ-2 shoe-mount x
Metz 54 MZ-3 shoe-mount x
Metz 45 CL-3 & 4 Digital Handle-mount x SCA 3045
Metz 60 CT-4 Handle-mount x SCA 3000
Metz 70 MZ-5 & 4 Handle-mount x
When charging of the ash is completed, a charging completed ash icon will illuminate in the viewnders display panel
When exposure mode is set at “AV”or “P”, the shutter speed will be automatically set to 1/60 to 1/125 sec. when charging of the ash is completed. When exposure mode is at “TV” or “M” and the shutter speed is faster than 1/125 sec., the shutter speed will be automatically set to 1/125 sec.
that the ash was emitted properly
(excluding the Metz 32Z-2)
automatically in low light. (excluding the Metz 32Z-2)
Metz 32Z-2)
data are sent from the camera to the ash.
Type of ash SCA3952 Module Converter
Phase One 645DF features TTL (Through The Lens), OTF (O The Film) and electronic ash exposure metering. A ash sensor located inside the camera body reads the ash light reected o the surface of the CCD at the moment of exposure. The sensor is connected via the Phase One 645DF’s dedicated hot-shoe to a shoe or handle-mount style Metz ash unit via the Metz SCA 3952 TTL Adapter. Maximum ash speed is 1/125 sec. when the focal plane shutter is used, making daytime synchronization possible.
The ISO of the ash is automatically set through the TTL connection from the camera’s lm magazine; any adjustment to this is instantly recognized after the setting is locked and the shutter release is half-pressed.
To utilize the TTL ash feature with all TTL-operable Metz ash units, a Metz SCA 3952 module is required. Please see the chart for capability 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.
For more info on Metz, contact the local Metz dealer or www.metz.de
A
1. Mount the SCA3952 adapter onto the Metz ash, insert fully into the camera’s hot shoe, and then tighten with the locking knob[A].
2. Set the exposure mode, and then check the shutter speed and aperture.
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Exposure mode Shutter speed Aperture
P Program AE Automatically set by
Av Aperture priority AE Any aperture
Tv Shutter priority AE Automatically set by
M Manual mode Any aperture
X Synchro mode 1/125 sec. or via CF Any aperture
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.
camera to 1/125 when the set shutter speed is 1/125 sec. or faster.
Automatically set by camera
Automatically set by camera
TTL ash
With TTL ash photography, the reection of the ash is metered and the intensity of the ash is adjusted automatically, which can mean TTL ash photography may not be suitable for all shooting conditions. In the cases described below, we recommend that you use a ashmeter to check the intensity of the ash or to use a manual ash setting.
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
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. Go to page 81 for more information.
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3.11 Flash Compensation Settings
By combining a Metz ash and the SCA3952 adapter, the camera adjusts for
X
CF
M
C3
Tv
C2
Av
C1
P
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 attach it to the camera. 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.
X
CF
M
C3
Tv
C2
Av
C1
P
2. When the ash charge conrmation lamp lights, press the set button [A] . The icon is displayed on the main LCD panel.
3. Turn the front or rear dial to select the ash compensation value.
A
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.
Viewnder LCD Readouts
- If the ash-charge mark is not displayed, the ash compensation button [A] cannot 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 cancelled.
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Flash Photography with Electronic Flash Models other than Metz units
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 makers’ cameras.)
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 1/60 to 1/125 sec. or slower.
3. Turn the rear dial to set the aperture, then take the picture. (for M, use the rear dial. For X, use the front dial).
This camera’s synchro contact is an X contact.
NOTICE:
Using ashes designed exclusively for other makers’ cameras may damage the camera’s internal mechanisms if connected to the camera's hot-shoe. In this situation, use an o-camera ash bracket and connect a sync cord to the camera's synchro terminal.
- When using ashes with a ash duration of 1/500 sec. or longer, set the shutter speed to 1/30 sec. or less.
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4.0 Introduction to the IQ Series Digital Back
System Overview
The Phase One IQ Series Digital Back is designed to t on the Phase One 645DF as well as several other brands or models of medium format cameras. The Phase One IQ Series include three dierent models; the IQ180, IQ160 and the IQ140 that feature maximum resolutions of 80, 60.5 and 40 high quality megapixels respectively. (The IQ140 has a slightly smaller sensor than the other two models that produces a lens multiplication factor of 1.3). All of the backs have a dynamic range of 12.5 f-stops. The IQ backs are the rst product of their kind to feature a USB3 connection, facilitating faster image transfers in the future. The backs also features a FireWire 800 connection, ensuring the fastest tethered capture speeds possible today. All three models also incorporate a newly-designed 3.2 inch touch display that features 1.15 megapixel resolution. The wide format display allows for a full 4:3 aspect ratio VGA resolution image next to histogram, highlight warning, focus mask, File Info, and touch controls. This touch screen display is complemented by Phase One’s intuitive 4-button navigation.
Phase One’s patent-pending Sensor+ technology, built into the Phase One IQ Series models, supports a variety of shooting conditions. Images can be captured at full resolution or, using Sensor+ mode, switch instantly to capture images with 20 megapixels* resolution at 4 times higher sensitivity, up to ISO 3200.
Go to www.phaseone.com/Digital-Backs/IQ180/IQ180-IQ-series.aspx or page 92 of this User Guide for more information on the IQ product range.
The following section deals with generic features that are available in all three IQ Series digital back models.
*The Sensor + megapixel rating for the IQ180 shoots is 20 megapixel resolution, the IQ160 is 15 megapixel resolution and the IQ140 at 10 megapixel resolution.
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1.
4.
4.1 Quick Start (shooting untethered)
1. Connect IQ digital back to the camera and install the focusing screen if applicable.
2. Charge the batteries (See page 16). Insert batteries into the camera.
3. Insert a CompactFlash card into the IQ Back.
2.
4.
4. Switch on the power to the back and camera and select a drive mode.
5. Choose an exposure mode.
6. Select a focus mode on the camera body and lens if applicable.
7. Set the date and time. (See page 25).
2.
5.
8. Set the ISO and White Balance. (See page 28).
9. After shooting, transfer images into Capture One software from the CF card using a card reader.
10. Editing images in Capture One and output as required.
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3.
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4.2 General Hardware Setup
Powering up the IQ back
After an IQ back is connected to a camera body, insert a battery or a FireWire 800 cable and it will automatically turn on. The back is switched on/o by pressing the power button located below the IQ back display.
ISO Settings
The IQ180 back has a default ISO spectrum from ISO 35-800. The IQ160 and IQ140 have a default ISO spectrum from ISO 50-800. An ISO rating can be selected from the menu system (when untethered) or in the Capture panel of the Capture One application (when tethered).
Sensor+ technology, built into the Phase One IQ Series models, expands the ISO range from 140 to 3200 at 20 megapixels resolution for the IQ180. The IQ160 and IQ140 have a Sensor+ ISO range from 200 to 3200 at 15 and 10 megapixels resolution respectively.
Power Management and Shutter Latency
The IQ back’s CCD needs to be constantly cleared of data from the previous capture before the next exposure can be taken. This process requires some power consumption. The default setting is Normal Latency, which should remain unchanged under all ‘normal’ shooting scenarios. Only change the setting to Zero Latency if you work on technical cameras, large format cameras or certain manual cameras in special situations.
Double Exposure Protection
It is not possible to accidentally double expose an image by capturing one shot quickly after another when an IQ back is used on cameras such as the Phase One 645AF, Phase One 645DF, Mamiya 645 AFD/AFD II/AFDIII, Hasselblad 555 ELD (DIG mode), Hasselblad H or Contax 645. The electronic communication with the body ensures that the IQ back is ready before allowing release of the next shot. However, users of other camera bodies that do not use the electronic interface from the IQ will have to wait for the ready beep signal before releasing the next shot.
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4.3 Indicator Lights
IQ Series digital backs feature two main red and green LEDs located below the bottom left corner of the screen. When the IQ back is activated, the green and red LEDs will ash shortly and a beep will sound to indicate that it is ready to capture. In general, if the LEDs are not illuminated the camera is ready.
A red indicates that the IQ back is writing to the storage media, and therefore the buer has not been emptied. When capturing an image the green LED will blink rapidly to indicate that the IQ back is busy exposing the CCD or moving data from the CCD. A continuous green light indicates that the backlight of the display is dimmed but the camera is still ready to shoot. The IQ back also has an orange light to indicate that the battery is charging when the back is connected to a computer via a FireWire or USB connection. (Go to page 84 for more details about charging the battery whilst tethered to a computer).
Additional Red LED
There is an additional red LED indicator located next to the CF card slot (under the cover). It is assigned to indicate CF card activity only. Do not remove a CF card from the card slot when this red LED is on. Removing a CF card whilst the red LED is on can damage the formatting of the card, and images or data might be lost or corrupted.
4.4 Indicators
Long exposure time indicator: An exposure time indicator will appear on the IQ screen if the camera is set to expose for more than 2 seconds. The indicator will count the seconds while the shutter is open. This indicator is useful for timing long bulb exposures.
Long exposure black reference: In order to capture noise free long expo­sures Phase One digital backs needs to capture a black reference after each capture. This black reference requires the same amount of time as the exposure itself. A night symbol and a counter counting down the time left for black refer­ence capture to complete will appear at the bottom of the screen while the
black reference is being captured. This function is performed automatically.
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4.5 Tethered and Untethered Operations
Untethered: An IQ Series back can be operated as a fully portable battery powered unit. Image les are shot and transferred to a CompactFlash card which is inserted in the CF-card slot on the left side of the camera back.
Tethered: Remember to always keep a battery in the IQ back even when shooting tethered to a computer via a FireWire connection. When operat­ing tethered, image les can be shot to a CompactFlash card or transferred directly to the assigned capture folder in the Capture One application on the computer hard disk. (Go to page 84 for more details about charging the battery whilst tethered to a computer).
Driver Set-up
Find out more on Installation and Activation of software on page 9 and 10 of this User Guide. There is no specic program set-up. Check the Capture One User Guide for recommended hardware. Eventual rmware announcements will be available on our website, and in our newsletters.
Connecting
The maximum length of a compatible FireWire cable is 4.5 meters. Longer cables might require a third party power solution or a FireWire hub. IQ Series backs match the FireWire 800 standard.
Plug the FireWire 800 cable into the IQ unit and into back of your Mac or Windows PC. (It is not recommended to use a FireWire port on the front of a computer as it can be less stable). Capture One will automatically recognize the IQ back and settings shared. (Read more on capturing in the Capture One software manual).
N.B: IQ backs are compabile with FireWire 400. Please order a Phase One FireWire 800 to 400 cable 4.5M. Part No: 50300164
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The display on an IQ Series back can be either be turned o while shooting tethered or set to display the images while they are shot, just as if shooting untethered.
An IQ back will default to its untethered mode when the FireWire 800 cable is removed in its Auto Storage setting. Captured image les will be stored on a CompactFlash card, and the unit’s battery will provide power. (The IQ back can be forced to shoot to either CompactFlash or via a FireWire 800 cable to a computer. Find out more on page 85).
For more information on capturing tethered with Capture One please consult the online User Guide available in the Capture One Help menu or go direct to http://help.phaseone.com/en/CO6/Capture/Tethered-Shooting.aspx
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4.6 CompactFlash Card Usage
It is important to follow a few simple guidelines to help avoid loss of data when working with CompactFlash cards, card readers and digital cameras. Phase One recommends that you test-drive all new CompactFlash cards including the one that comes with your IQ back. By performing 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. CompactFlash cards are manufactured by other suppliers and Phase One cannot guarantee that the cards are not defective.
Inserting and Ejecting on the IQ Back
The CompactFlash card is inserted in the hidden slot located under the cover on the left hand side of the IQ back.
Insert the CompactFlash card with the brand label facing the display end of the digital back as shown in the image.
The cover can be closed when the CompactFlash card is fully inserted.
To eject the card push the small button above the card once, and an ejecting pin will come out. Pushing this pin all the way back in will eject the card.
Microdrives are not recommended for use with IQ backs.
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4.7 Secure Storage System (3S)
You can always be sure that your data is safe when working with memory cards in a Phase One IQ back. The Phase One Secure Storage System (3S) provides the industry’s safest memory card handling. The 3S technology automatically checks your card’s le structure every time it is inserted into the IQ back. If the disk check function nds any errors, it will prevent usage of the card until these are corrected or the card is formatted.
How does 3S work?
A complete disk check for a valid le structure is performed as soon as a card is inserted into the IQ back.
Lower gigabyte capacity cards will load quicker than high capacity versions. It is not recommended to turn o the Check Disk function. If you want to turn it o go to Menu>Check Disk.
Disk Check Summary
3S technology is a safe storage system integrated into the IQ back and is much more rugged than anything else seen in the industry. No other digital back or DSLR camera has this level of storage security.
Benets include:
• There is no need to format a card on a computer
• Damaged or incorrectly formatted cards will be detected immediately. IQ
backs also have the ability to reformat and correct these cards.
• Ejecting a card while it is writing a session will not necessarily damage the
le structure of the entire CompactFlash card. Only the image being written and the images in the buer can be damaged.
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4.8 Formatting your Memory Card
Most CompactFlash cards are preformatted and ready for use in the IQ backs. However, Phase One recommends that all cards should be formatted in the IQ back to ensure their optimum performance.
Memory card formatting is done in either FAT 16 or FAT 32 depending on card size. (IQ backs support CompactFlash cards formatted in both FAT 16 and FAT 32).
Using CompactFlash Cards in a Card Reader
A card will be mounted as a removable drive on a computer after it has been inserted into the card reader and connected to a Mac or PC. Windows and Mac OS X will have the required drivers for the CF card reader. For information on how to import les to Phase One Capture One, please consult the Capture One online user guide available under Capture One Help in the Help Menu.
Warning!
Ejecting a card or removing the battery while the IQ back is still writing (when the red LED is on) will cause images that are not written to the card to be permanently lost or damaged. Do not bend or ex your Compact­Flash card. Please keep the card away from moisture, grit and sand. Use the supplied CompactFlash card case as a storage container when not in use.
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5.0 Navigating the IQ User Interface and Menu System
Home Screen
The IQ Home Screen is the rst view users will see as soon as the back is switched on. This is the back’s default screen and the starting point in which to negotiate the menu system. It enables direct access to the Play mode to view captured images, the Menu to congure the IQ back’s setup and ISO sensitivity and White Balance (WB) settings.
The bottom of the Home Screen features an Info Bar that displays a Power Indicator that shows the remaining battery capacity or a FireWire icon if the IQ is being used to shoot tethered via a FireWire 800 connection. The Power Indicator will start blinking when it runs low to warn users that the battery needs to be replaced before capturing any more images.
The selected ISO rating, White Balance setting and the IIQ Raw le format are all displayed in the center of Home Screen. A ‘S+’ icon will appear next to the le format indicator if the Sensor+ function is in use.
Press and hold the top left button to immediately return to the Home Screen regardless of where you are in the menu system.
Context Menu
Press the Context Menu button in the bottom right corner of the Home Screen to quickly access three image review options. Select either the Thumbnail, Tool View or Full Screen mode. Select the key icon to lock the four (external) menu buttons and the touch screen functionality.
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Play
Menu
Exit
ISO
WB
Up
5.1 Menu Buttons
The IQ back is equipped with four external buttons. The buttons will change function to match the menu shown on the display.
The four external buttons are assigned to the Play, Menu, ISO and WB options when the IQ back is in its default Home Screen position. (See image left)
The function of the four buttons changes once one of the Menu, ISO and WB options has been selected. In general, the two buttons to the left are used to exit the screen and select a menu option. The two buttons to the right are used to navigate up and down in the menu system.
Press Play on the Home Screen. Here the four buttons take on a dierent role as the two left buttons are assigned to zoom in and out image les and used to display a thumbnail collection. The two right buttons are assigned to scroll through thumbnails and image les.
Tip: The function of an external button is usually signalled by the icon positioned nearest to it on the screen. (See blue circles on the left picture).
Enter
Play
Menu
Down
ISO
WB
5.2 Shortcuts
Home shortcut: Press and hold the upper left (Exit) button to immediately return to the Home Screen regardless of where you are in the menu system.
Button Lock shortcut: Hold down the upper left (Play) button whilst the Home Screen is displayed and double press the lower right (external) but­ton. The key icon will appear at the bottom of the screen and turn red to conrm that the four (external) menu buttons and the touch screen func­tionality has been locked. Repeat the procedure to unlock the buttons and screen. (Hold down the Play button and double press the WB button).
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5.3 Touch Screen Operation
All three IQ models incorporate a newly-designed 3.2 inch touch screen. The screen lets you zoom, pan and browse through images fast and it is easy to navigate between dierent menus and features. The IQ series backs are designed with invisible controls that are context sensitive and appear only when specic areas of the screen are touched. One example of this is the unique instant zoom function, which allows you to zoom just by using one nger. Small histograms and highlight warnings can be enlarged to full screen view by simply touching them. Wide format display allows for a full 4:3 aspect ratio VGA resolution image next to histogram, highlight warning, focus mask, EXIF data and touch controls. It is possible to operate the IQ back using the touch screen display or the well-known and intuitive 4-but­ton navigation.
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5.4 ISO
Push the top right button or tap ISO on the Home Screen. You will be presented with the back’s ISO spectrum. Scroll up and down and tap the screen to select the desired setting. A green check mark will appear next to your chosen setting and you will automatically return to the Home Screen.
The IQ180 has a standard ISO range from 35 to 800. The IQ140 and IQ160 has a ISO range from 50-800. To extend the ISO range select the Sensor + (S+) options to capture images with 20 megapixels resolution at 4 times higher sensitivity, up to ISO 3200. (The IQ180 shoots at 20 megapixel resolution, the IQ160 at 15 megapixel resolution and the IQ140 at 10 megapixel resolution in Sensor + mode).
N.B. Remember that the higher the ISO setting, the higher the degree of image noise. The camera system together with Capture One software deliver a powerful noise reduction performance although it is possible to still see some noise at the higher sensitivity settings.
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5.5 White Balance
Push the lower right button or tap WB on the Home Screen. You will be presented with the back’s White Balance settings. Scroll up and down and tap the screen to select the desired setting. A green check mark will appear next to your chosen setting and you will automatically return to the Home Screen.
The default ISO setting is Auto that will calculate a White Balance based on the information in the image. Auto WB is appropriate for most applications.
A specic light source can also be selected in the WB menu. These include Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten and Flash. It is easy to check the WB setting as it is displayed in the center of the Home Screen below the ISO rating. White Balance can also be set from within Capture One when shooting tethered to a computer. Find out more on tethered operation from page 53.
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5.6 Custom White Balance
To create a new Custom White Balance, rst capture a reference White Balance image. (Try to use a gray card or neutral white surface). Next, select the Context menu and press the White Balance Picker icon. (Ensure that the image is in full screen view)
Zoom in and pan to a desired part of the image and then tap on a white/ grey area to create a custom WB. A cross-hair icon will appear on the screen. You can continue to pick WB point elsewhere in the image until you are satised with the generated WB. The Custom White Balance is now set and all subsequent captures will use this WB setting in Auto Save mode. The picked WB is only applied to the current image if Auto Save mode is deselected.
The IQ Back enables users to create and store up to 3 Custom White Balance settings. To create and store a Custom WB setting go to the Context menu and long press the White Balance Picker icon. Deselect the Auto Save box in the dialog box. The next time you create a Custom WB setting you will be presented with a Custom 1, Custom 2 or Custom 3 option. Choose a number to save and store the WB setting.
This stored Custom WB settings can be accessed again for future use by scrolling to the bottom of the WB options.
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6.0 Play Mode
Play mode is used to review captured images. Its touch screen interface makes it easy to delete, zoom, pan and browse through images quickly. Push the upper left (external) button or tap Play on the Home Screen to enter this mode.
Long press the upper left (external) button to exit the Play mode at any time.
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6.1 Play Mode Views
There are three Play mode views: Full Screen, Tool View and Thumbnail View.
Full Screen displays an image in its entirety. A Zoom Slider, Context menu too and zoom level percentage will automatically disappear after a few sec­tions of inactivity.
The default Tool View features ve tools that include an Exposure Warning, a Focus Mask, an Exposure Histogram, an Alignment tool and File Info.
The Thumbnail View displays all images stored on a CompactFlash card in a series of 8 thumbnails.
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6.2 Play Mode: Context Menu
Press the Context Menu button in the corner of each Play mode. All Context Menus feature three navigation buttons. Select one of the three bottom items (from left to right) to switch to an alternative view.
The Full Screen Context Menu features a Delete/Rating, Exposure Warning, Custom White Balance Picker and Grid options. Press and hold these icons (with a white triangle in the corner) to further congure.
The Tool View Context Menu features a Delete/Rating and Grid options.
The Thumbnail View features a Delete and a Rating options. A green check mark will indicate that a button has been activated.
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6.3 Info Bar
The bottom of the screen features an Info Bar that displays a Power Indicator that shows the remaining battery capacity or a FireWire icon if the IQ is being used to shoot tethered via a FireWire 800 connection. The Power Indicator will start blinking when it runs low to warn users that the battery needs to be replaced before capturing any more images. Thumbnail and Tool View also display the current image number and the number of images captured on the media. In this example it shows number 4 out of 14 images.
6.4 Play Mode Navigation
Press the Up and Down (right external) buttons to scroll through captured images in all the Play modes. Press the upper and lower left external buttons to zoom in and out of an image or switch to a dierent Play mode.
Swipe your nger left or right to scroll through captured images on all Play mode views. The selected thumbnail is highlighted with an orange border.
6.5 Zoom
Tap the screen once in the Tool View to see a Full Screen image. The IQ back enables users to zoom into a review image by up to 400%.
Instantly zoom into a specic area at 100% by tapping the screen twice or by pressing the lower left (external) button. Double tap the screen again or press the upper left button to return to the full screen view.
To zoom up to 400%, slide your nger up and down the Zoom Slider on the left side of the screen. Use the Zoom Slider to also return to the Tool and Thumbnail Views by sliding you nger down when a full screen image is displayed.
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6.6 Delete and Rating
Choose the top left button in the Context . A grey bar will appear at the bottom of the screen when reviewing in Full Screen or in the Tool View. Tap the dot in the grey bar to select a star rating from 1 to 5. Alternatively, swipe your nger along the bar to choose a star rating. Press the blank grey area on the left of the bar to deselect a star rating to 0 (zero). Ratings will be recognized in Capture One when they are imported from a memory card.
Press the trash button to Delete an image. A ‘conrm delete’ screen will appear. Press the green check mark to permanently delete the image or press the red cross to cancel.
To remove the Delete/Rating icon from view, press the Context menu icon and press the same top left button. Long press the Star/Trash icon in the Context menu to turned o the ‘conrm delete’ screen.
Star ratings can be seen in the Thumbnail view by pressing the Context menu and selecting the Star button.
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6.7 Delete in Thumbnail View
Select the trash icon to Delete images in the Thumbnail View. A trash icon will appear in the Info Bar at the bottom of the screen. Tap each individual thumbnail that you want to delete. (A small red trash icon will appear in the top left corner of the thumbnail). Conrm that you want to delete the selected thumbnails but tapping the white trash icon at the bottom of the screen.
Press the Context menu once the Delete option has been selected. Select the option below the trash icon to select all images les. (A red trash icon will appear in each thumbnail). Press the option below the star icon to deselect all the images.
If all the selected images have been selected, press the white trash icon at the bottom of the screen. You will be asked to conrm that you want to Delete all the selected images. Press the green check mark to permanently delete or press the red cross to cancel.
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6.8 Grid
Select the Context Menu and choose the (circled) icon to overlay a grid on captured images in Full Screen, Tool View and Play modes. Press the Grid icon in Context Menu again to deactivate the Grid.
Long press the (circled) icon in Context Menu to congure the Grid. It is possible to select a dierent Grid Mode, Line Style and Color.
The Grid Mode enables users to select one of six options that include a Golden Ratio, 3x3, Square 4x3, Center Cross, Rectangular and Fibonacci Spiral. Scroll down the screen to see the full list and tap the desired option.
The Line Style can be changed from a solid Color to a Dotted or Dashed line.
Change the color of the lines to one of 9 tones to help them stand out against an image.
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The Grid Mode provides numerous style combinations. The Rectangular option can be congured to display up to 10 horizontal and vertical lines. In this example (left) the Color has be changed to yellow and the Line Style is Dotted.
The Golden Ratio grid helps photographers compose images within some classic proportions. This grid lines divide the screen into nine parts using two horizontal and vertical lines. Photographers can position important elements along these lines or at the intersections.
The Fibonacci Spiral option is another classic guide that helps photographers place subject matter within the curved lines.
The Fibonacci Spiral option can also be rotated clockwise or Mirrored to help position important elements at the intersections of the lines. The Color and Line Style can also be altered to help them stand out against an image.
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6.9 Tools
Play mode features ve Tools to aid the capture and the review of images. The Tools include a Exposure warning, a Focus Mask, a Exposure Histogram, a Alignment tool and File Info. Tap the screen to scroll vertically through the tool selection. Tap the screen on the Alignment tool and Histogram to make them appear full screen. Tap the screen on the Exposure Warning, Focus Mask and File Info to make them overlay captured images. Tap each item again to remove them from the full screen or overlay view.
Congure the Tools
Long press a specic tool to congure a Tool’s settings. The sequence of how the Tools appear can be changed by pressing the white arrows.
Histogram
Tap the Histogram once to make it appear full screen. The Exif information (ISO, f-stop and shutter speed) of a captured image is displayed below the Histogram. Tap the screen again to return to the Tool view.
Long press the Histogram to access a dialog box to alter the Tool’s settings. User can choose to show or hide the Rgb readout and Exif information.
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Alignment
The Alignment tool helps keep the attached camera in a perfect horizontal or vertical position. Press the Alignment tool once to make it appear full screen. Tap the screen or press the upper left (external) button once to return to the Tool view.
Long press Alignment tool to access a dialog box to alter the Tool’s settings. Users can choose to view an illustrative virtual horizon or swap to see numeric Roll and Pitch Values displayed in the Tool. Tap the Beep On option box to get an audio alert that signals the camera is level.
File Info
The File Info tool displays the ISO rating, f-stop and shutter speed exposure settings. Tap the File Info tool to see more detailed information that includes the le name, date and time of capture, le format, exposure mode and the focal length of the lens.
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Exposure Warning The Exposure Warning tool highlights areas of a captured image that are
overexposed. Tap the Exposure Warning tool once to display any burned out areas of an image with a (default red) color overlay. Tap the Exposure Warning tool again to remove this overlay from view.
Long press the Exposure Warning to access a dialog box to alter the Tool’s settings. Users can choose to set the Exposure Warning to ash on the overlay and on the tool. The Highlight level can be changed to make it more or less sensitive. The color of the warning can also be altered to one of nine tones to help it stand out against a captured image.
The Exposure Warning overlay can seen in a full screen and a zoomed in enlarged view. It will ash to alert users to areas in that may be overexposed. Go back to the Tool view to deactivate the overlay.
Focus Mask
The Focus Mask highlights areas that are in sharp focus. Tap the Focus Mask tool once to display any areas of sharp focus in an image with a (default green) color overlay. Tap the Exposure Focus Mask tool again to remove this overlay from view.
Long press the Focus Mask to access a dialog box to alter the Tool’s settings. Users can choose to set the Focus Mask to ash on the overlay and on the tool. The Focus Mask can be adjusted to increase and decrease the threshold setting for the preferred sharpness. The color of the Mask can also be altered to one of nine tones to help it stand out against a captured image.
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7.0 Menu
The Menu can be accessed by either pressing the lower left exterior button or by tapping Menu directly on the Home Screen.
The Menu can be navigated by using the touch screen functionality or by following the Enter, Exit, Up and Down arrows and pressing the corresponding buttons on the IQ back.
Long press the upper left (external) button to exit the Menu mode at any time.
This section will explain the function of each Menu option. All the options in the Menu section have a default setting so that an IQ back is ready to use, straight out of the box. But the Menu has numerous options that can be used to congure the setup of the IQ back to your specic needs. Some options have submenus that are indicated by another arrow pointing to the right side as shown in the Power Management menu. (Left)
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7.1 645 DF (Custom Functionality)
(645 DF pages 76- 83. Click here to skip to next menu section)
The IQ back enables users to set-up custom camera settings when it is used with a Phase One 645DF camera. Access the custom functionality via Menu > 645 DF. The 645 DF menu option is only present on Mamiya mount IQ backs. The 645 DF needs to need switched on to access this menu. Go to page 110 for more information about the 645DF custom functions.
7.1.1 Setup C1, C2 or C3
Select Setup C1, C2 or C3 and choose the desired camera exposure, AF and light meter settings as detailed from 7.3 to 7.5.
7.1.2 Exposure Program
Choose either the X-Mode, P (Program), Av (Aperture Value), Tv (Time Value), or M (Manual) Exposure Program that you want to use.
Go to page 33 to nd out more about the 645DF exposure modes.
7.1.3 AF Area
Select one of the four AF Area settings. The 645DF has three AF points that can be selected individually. The Auto mode (also referred to as Multi Area Focus) will lock on to the object closest to the camera if multiple objects are located within the focus frame.
Go to page 34 to nd out more about the 645DF AF Area modes.
7.1.4 Light Metering
Select one of the three Light Metering mode.
Go to page 31 to nd out more on the 645DF Light Metering modes.
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7.1.5 Custom Function Set
Assign the letter A, B or C to the chosen exposure mode settings in the Custom Function Set menu.
N.B. It is possible to see the selected Exposure modes settings from the Setup C1, 2, 3 menu without having to go into the next menu option.
7.1.6 Setup Custom A, B or C
The Setup Custom menu enable users to adjust and select 19 camera parameters to attain a precise custom camera set-up. Select either A, B or C.
7.1.7 EV Step
Choose the size of increment adjustments concerning the shutter speed, f-number and exposure compensation value. For example, choose 1/1 Step to adjust the aperture value in full f-stop increments as follows: f2.8, f4, 5.6, f8, f11, f16, f22 etc. Alternatively, choose 1/3 Step to change the aperture setting in smaller increments as follows:
f2.8, f3.2, f3.5, f4, f4.5, f5, f5.6, f6.3, f7.1, f8, f9, f10, f11, f12, f14, f16 and so on.
7.1.8 Lens Change
Choose the desired aperture setting option when a lens is changed on the 645DF body. The Last Aperture option adjusts the new lens aperture to the same setting as the previously used lens when it was removed. The Min Aperture setting will open the aperture to its fastest setting e.g. f2.8. The Max aperture choice automatically sets the new lens to its smallest setting e.g. f22
7.1.9 Sleep Timer
The Sleep Timer menu has three settings that will put the camera body into sleep mode after either 15, 30 or 60 seconds of inactivity after the camera power has been switched on (via the Drive Dial). This sleep function helps prolong the camera’s battery life. Half or full press the camera’s shutter button to wake the camera. Select the Disabled option to ensure the camera remains permanently on while the Drive Dial is set to S, C or M.UP.
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7.1.10 Battery Type
The Phase One 645DF can be powered by three dierent battery types. Select the battery type that you want displayed on the external LCD panel to ensure the remaining battery charge is correctly displayed.
7.1.11 Bracketing
Select 3, 5 or 7 Exposures as the bracketing width for the auto bracketing setting. Bracketing has to be activated via the 645DF camera body controls.
Go to page 100 to nd out more on Bracketing.
7.1.12 Front / Rear Dial
Interchange the function of the front and rear dials when the 645DF camera is used in Manual exposure mode (M). Select Tv / Av to assign the front dial to adjust the shutter speed (Tv = Time value) and the rear dial to the Aperture
value (Av). The Av /Tv reverses the aforementioned settings.
7.1.13 Rear Dial in P-mode
Assign which dial is used to alter the shutter and aperture value when shooting in Program (P) exposure mode. Select Enable to use the rear dial in
P mode. Select the Disable option to activate the front dial.
Go to page 38 for more information about the Program exposure mode.
7.1.14 Dial Direction
Choose whether the front and rear exposure dials increase or decrease the shutter speed, f-number and exposure compensation when rotated in a clockwise (CW) direction.
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7.1.15 AEL / AFL button
Interchange the operations of the front and rear AEL (Auto Exposure Lock) and AFL (Auto Focus Lock) buttons. Find out the location of these buttons on page 21.
7.1.16 Release Button
Set the AE Lock and AF operations when the shutter release button is half­pressed. Select one of the following options:
AF: Activate Auto Focus.
AF & AE: Activate Auto Focus and Auto Exposure Lock.
Only Release: Disable the half-press functionality.
7.1.17 AEL
Assign the function of the AEL button. The AEL button can lock AE (Auto Exposure) in one of the following ways:
One Shot: Press the AEL button once for the next single exposure to have the locked setting. This locked exposure setting is released after the shutter is triggered.
Continuous: Press the AEL button once and all subsequent captures will be exposed with the locked AEL setting until the AEL button is pressed again.
While Pressed: The AE setting will be locked while the AEL button is pressed.
N.B. The AEL functionality is not applicable when the camera is used in Manual (M) mode.
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7.1.18 AFL
Set the function of the AF Lock button with one of the following options:
While Pressed: Press the AFL to lock focus once.
AF operation: This activates AF every time the AFL button is pressed. (It performs the same operation as half-pressing shutter button).
Continuous: Locks AF until the AFL button is pressed again.
7.1.19 M-Mode AEL
Assign the AEL button to automatically set an aperture or shutter value when using M (manual mode). Ensure that the AEL button is pressed for at least 2 seconds to get an aperture or shutter value. Select one of the following options:
Shutter Speed: A recommended shutter speed will be set when the AEL button is pressed. The aperture setting will remain unchanged.
Aperture: A recommended f-number will be set when the AEL button is pressed. The shutter speed setting will remain unchanged.
No operation: This option will disable the AEL button in Manual (M) mode.
7.1.20 AF Assist Light
The AF Assist Light automatically functions to help the performance of Auto Focus (AF) when shooting in low ambient lighting conditions. The AF Assist Light can be switched o from this menu. (The AF Assist Light is likely to be switched o when a ashgun with its own AF Assist lamp is used with the 645DF camera).
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7.1.21 Flash Sync
CF
C1
The Flash Sync (synchronization) can be altered to re at the beginning (First Curtain) or the end (Second Curtain) of an exposure. The First Curtain mode is the default setting as it is the most commonly used.
7.1.22 Beep
Choose when an audio beep is sounded from the Phase One 645DF camera body. Select one of the following options:
On (AF): A beep is sounded when the Auto Focus is set.
On: A beep is sounded when the Auto Focus is set or when any button is pressed on the 645DF camera.
O: The beep sound is disabled.
7.1.23 Shutter in Tv/Av/P
This menu is only applicable when a Phase One 645DF camera is used in either Tv, Av or P exposure modes with a leaf shutter lens. Select one of the following options:
Mixed: The leaf shutter range from 1 second to 1/1600th second are selected. Shutter speeds above and below that range use the focal plane shutter. Flash synchronization is possible on all leaf shutter speeds.
Leaf: Shutter speeds are limited to a leaf shutter range from 1 second to 1/1600th second. Flash synchronization is possible on all shutter speeds.
Focal Plane: Shutter speeds range from 1 minute up to 1/4000th second. Flash synchronization is only possible from 1/60th to 1/125 second. (Depending on the ash being used).
X
M
Tv
Av
P
N.B. The LCD screen on the Phase One 645DF will either display a LS (Leaf Shutter) or FS (Focal Shutter) icon to correspond to the shutter speed or custom camera setting.
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7.1.24 Shutter in M/X
CF
C1
This menu is applicable when a Phase One 645DF camera is used in either M or X exposure modes with a leaf shutter lens. Using the X (ash synchronization) mode limits the shutter speed range from 1/60th second to 1/125 second irrespective of the selected (Mixed, Leaf or Focal Plane) mode. Select Manual (M) mode and select one of the following options:
Mixed: The leaf shutter range from 1 second to 1/1600th second are selected. Shutter speeds above and below that range use the focal plane shutter. Flash synchronization is possible on all leaf shutter speeds.
Leaf: Shutter speeds are limited to a leaf shutter range from 1 second to 1/1600th second. Flash synchronization is possible on all shutter speeds.
Focal Plane: Shutter speeds range from 1 minute up to 1/4000th second. Flash synchronization is only possible from 1/60th to 1/125 second. (Depending on the ash being used).
N.B. The LCD screen on the Phase One 645DF will either display a LS (Leaf Shutter) or FS (Focal Shutter) icon to correspond to the shutter speed or
X
M
Tv
Av
P
custom camera setting.
7.1.25 AF priority
Select one of the following AF (Auto Focus) priority options:
Speed: This mode is ideal when capturing moving subject matter.
Accuracy: This the default setting. It is particularly recommended when the Phase One 645DF is used with a lens with a long focal length.
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7.1.26 Active Custom Set
Select the desired Custom Set for use.
7.1.27 Restore to Default
Select Restore to Default to clear and reset all the current custom settings to the default. Warning! This cannot be undone once selected.
7.1.28 About System
This menu screen displays the make and model of the camera and lens being used with the IQ back. Remember to check the camera rmware number against the latest version. Go to www.phaseone.com/Downloads to get latest rmware version for the 645DF camera and IQ back.
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7.2 Format Card
Select Format Card to erase all data on a memory card. Memory card formatting is done in either FAT 16 or FAT 32 depending on card size. (IQ backs support CompactFlash cards formatted in both FAT 16 and FAT 32).
7.3 Power Management
The Power Management menu option has three criteria to help preserve battery life and help keep operating temperatures low when working in hot conditions. (See below and page 85 for more details).
Display O Time
Switch o the IQ’s display screen after 5 seconds, 20 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes. The display can also be set to remain permanently on while the IQ is in operation with the Always On option.
Battery Charging
The IQ back has an integrated battery charger to ensure that the battery is charged when shooting tethered via a USB or FireWire connection. This function can be switched o or set to Slow or Fast. The Slow and O settings should be chosen to preserve the battery life of a laptop when shooting tethered.
N.B. The battery will only charge via a USB or FireWire connection when the IQ back is switched on. Only after it has been switched on, will it continue to charge when it is turned o. Battery charging is indicated by an orange LED on the rear of the IQ back when it has been turned o.
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Auto Power Down
Auto Power Down determines the amount of time before the IQ back shuts down, when there is no activity. Choose 1 minute, 5 minutes, 30 minutes, 2 hours or deactivate this function by selecting O. Press the Power button to switch on and restart the IQ back after it has shut down.
7.4 Check Disk
A disk check is performed on every memory card that is inserted into the IQ back. Phase One recommends leaving this feature turned on, to maximize data security on the memory cards. This feature can be deactivated in this menu. Read more about the Phase One Secure Storage System on page 56 of this User Guide.
7.5 Storage Mode
Storage allows users to congure how an IQ back should store the captures created. Auto is the default storage setting and it will detect and automatically store images les to a memory card if it has been inserted in the IQ back. If the IQ back is being used to shoot tethered, it will store image les directly to the computer via the connected FireWire 800 cable. The FireWire will have priority if a card is in the IQ back at the same time as it is connected by FireWire to a computer.
N.B The IQ back can be forced to shoot to either CompactFlash or via a FireWire 800 cable to a computer by selecting CF or FireWire respectively. An Error Message will appear on the IQ screen if the IQ back is not tethered to a computer and the IQ card slot is empty.
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7.6 File Format
An IQ back can save les in two dierent formats; IIQ Raw L and IIQ Raw S. IIQ stands for Intelligent Image Quality Raw. IIQ L is the default setting and it is a lossless capture format. IIQ S is a smaller le that is not a totally lossless format. The IIQ L is approximately 1/3 le size of a processed TIFF le. IIQ S is approximately 1/5 of a processed TIFF.
7.7 Camera Mode
There are two primary choices in the Camera Mode menu. Mamiya mount IQ backs have three choices. Select one of the following options:
Normal: The recommended default setting.
Aerial: This mode is design for highly specialist purposes only. It is not rec­ommended for use without consultation. Contact your Phase One dealer to nd out more about the Aerial mode. Warning! Images will be degraded in the Aerial mode unless used with specialist hard/software.
RZ67ProIID: This mode is designed to optimize the IQ back’s operating per­formance with the Mamiya RZ67 Pro IID camera body.
7.8 Shutter Latency
The IQ CCD is put to sleep to reduce power consumption when it is not in use. The IQ needs to wake up before shooting and the timing of this wake
up signal is referred to as the Latency. The recommended setting is Normal Latency if the IQ is used with the Phase One 645DF. Only change to Zero Latency if you work on technical, large format cameras or certain manual cameras in special situations. Find out more in the Appendix from page 128.
7.9 Image Orientation
The Image Orientation function sets and stores the orientation of all subsequently captured images. Select 0, 80, 180 or 270 to force the back to mark images as captured with that orientation. The Auto setting uses the back’s built in orientation sensor to determine the orientation at the moment of capture. Changing this setting will not aect how captured images are displayed on the LCD.
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7.10 Auto Preview Mode
The Auto Preview option can be switched On or O. Select On to revert to a Play mode when shooting. Select O to remain on the same display.
7.11 Display
The Display menu option has three options: Brightness, Display O Time and Splash Screen. (See below and page 88 for more details).
Brightness
Set the brightness of the preview LCD screen to suit ambient viewing conditions. The default setting is 80% but in bright outdoor illumination this can be increased up to 100%. Users may choose to lower the Brightness when working in low light environments, such as a photographic studio.
Altering the Brightness setting will only aect the brightness of the screen. It will NOT aect the Exposure Warning, Histogram and exposure of a nal capture.
Display O Time
Switch o the IQ’s screen after 5 seconds, 20 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes. The display can also be set to remain permanently on while the IQ is in operation with the Always On option.
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Splash Screen
Follow the preceeding steps to customize the splash screen on the IQ back.
1.Save the image le to a maximum 800 x 480 pixels resolution (landscape format). A smaller le will also be accepted and placed in the center of the screen. The space surrounding the splash screen image will be lled with black.
2. Save the le as a 24 bit BMP or 24 bit TIF format le. Name the le ‘Splash’ followed by the le extension. E.g. Splash.bmp or Splash.tif.
3. Transfer the Splash.bmp or Splash.tif le onto a CompactFlash card. En­sure it is not in any sub-folder.
4. Insert the CompactFlash card into the IQ back and select Menu > Display > Splash Screen > Load from CF. An error screen will appear if the le is in a sub-folder or named incorrectly.
5. A conrmation screen will appear stating that a ‘Successfully created new splash screen’. The image will appear on-screen each time the IQ back is switched on.
6. Select Set to Default to remove the selected splash screen and return to a blank black splash screen. A conrmation screen will appear stating that a ‘Splashscreen set to default’.
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7.12 Ready Beep
The IQ back will emit a small audio beep after every capture is taken. This Ready Beep signals that a capture has been completed, and that the IQ back is ready for next shot. The Ready Beep can set to either None, Single or Multi. The default setting is Single. Multi is ideal for use in noisy surroundings. None deactivates the audio Beep noise.
7.13 Date And Time
Set the Date and Time to your local time zone. The default Date and Time is GMT+1. Tap the screen and scroll through the numbers to attain the appropriate date and time. Tap the check mark icon, which will appear in the bottom right hand corner of the screen to conrm your entry. The time and date is applied to the EXIF data in all les captured with the IQ back.
If the IQ back has been without power for a long period of time, it will automatically ask you to set the time and date on the next occasion it is powered up.
7.14 Language
Is it possible to change the default English language setting for the IQ user interface and menu system to one of nine others including German, French, Swedish, Italian, Spanish, Chinese (simplied), Japanese, Korean and Russian.
N.B. If a language is selected that is not understandable, select the menu option with the ‘(L)’ to reselect. (See example circled left)
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7.15 Restore to Default
Select Restore to Default to restore the IQ unit back to its default factory settings. Caution! All previous settings will be lost.
7.16 Firmware
It is important to keep the IQ’s rmware up-to-date to ensure you get new features and remove any bugs or errors from previous rmware versions.
1. Download the latest rmware update from www.phaseone.com/ Downloads
2. Transfer the rmware (.fwr) le to a CompactFlash card and insert it into the IQ’s card slot. Go to Menu > Firmware > Update Firmware. It is not pos­sible to update the rmware unless the digital back battery is fully charged. A warning screen will appear if the battery life is too low. (See far left). Tap the green check mark to install the rmware. (See left).
3. Ensure that the IQ back has been removed from the camera. A progress bar will appear on screen during installation.
4. A conrmation screen will appear once installation is complete. The IQ back will automatically restart itself.
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Restore Firmware
Select Restore Firmware to revert to the factory rmware version. (Camera settings are not aected).
Dump Log
Select Dump Log to transfer Log information to a CompactFlash card for analysis.
7.17 About
The About menu displays technical information about the hardware and embedded rmware in the IQ back. This is especially useful if support is needed or if you want to check if Phase One is oering a newer rmware update. Please make a note of the About menu contents (see left) before contacting your dealer or Phase One Support.
Scroll down the screen to reveal Internal technical data.
Scroll to the bottom of the screen to reveal Language version information.
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8.0 IQ Digital Back Overview
IQ180 IQ160 IQ140
Description World leading image quality
with 80 megapixel full-frame
resolution. Switch to Sensor+
and get 20 megapixel full-
frame images as well as a faster
workflow and ISO sensitivity
up to 3200. Enjoy also the new,
intuitive touch screen.
Sensors
The IQ160 digital back is
the optimal solution for the
demanding photographer,
offering 60.5 megapixel full-
frame captures and a new touch
screen with a fast and intuitive
zoom, pan and browse function.
The IQ140 digital back delivers the perfect combination of world leading image quality and a fast workow. The new touch screen provides complete intuitive control on set.
40.4 mm
53.7 mm
40.4 mm
53.9 mm
32.9 mm
43.9 mm
Lens Factor 1.0 1.0 1.3
CCD size eective 53.7 x 40.4 mm 53.9 x 40.4 mm 43.9 x 32.9 mm
Active pixels full resolution
Active pixels Sensor
+
Pixel size (micron)
10328 x 7760 8984 x 6732 7320 x 5484
5162 x 3878 4490 x 3364 3658 x 2740
Full res.
5.2 x 5.2
Sensor
10.4 x 10.4
+
Full res.
6 x 6
Sensor 12 x 12
+
Full res.
6 x 6
Sensor 12 x 12
Resolution (megapixels) 80 20 60.5 15 40 10
Light sensitivity (ISO) 35 - 800 140 - 3200 50 - 800 200 - 3200 50 - 800 200 - 3200
Exposure time
Image quality
1/10.000 sec. – 1 minute for the IQ160 and IQ140
1/10.000 sec. – 2 minutes for the IQ180
16bit-OptiColor +, 12.5 f-stops and Lens+ technology
Capture time (frames per sec.*) 0.7 0.9 1.0 1.4 1.2 1.8
Image buer 1 GB Advanced high speed RAM
Display 3.2” touch screen with 1.15 megapixels 290 ppi(dpi) 16 million colors, 170º viewing angle
*) Maximum expected performance. The actual performance will be dependent on the camera model and on the camera and digital back capture modes. Content is subject to change without notice
+
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8.1 IQ180 Digital Back Specifications
l 80 megapixel resolution for extreme detail level
l 645 full-frame CCD
l 20 megapixel Sensor+ resolution for higher light sensitivity and faster
workflow
l Extreme 12.5 f-stops dynamic range
l 1.15 megapixel resolution 3.2” display with vibrant colors
l Touch screen functionality to pan, browse and zoom up to 400%
Inset image © Stefan Kapfer
Imaging technology
CCD Full frame CCD
Lens Factor 1.0 / Full frame
Resolution 80 megapixel
Active pixels 10320 x 7752 pixels
CCD size eective 53.9 mm x 40.4 mm
Pixel size 5.2 x 5.2 micron
Image ratio 4:3
Dynamic range 12.5 f-stops
IQ180 full resolution capture mode
Resolution 80 megapixel
Pixel size 5.2 x 5.2 micron
RAW le compression
ISO 35, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800
Sensor + capture mode
Resolution 20 megapixel
Pixel size 10.4 x 10.4 micron
RAW le compression
ISO 140, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Output les
Color depth 16 bit per color
Image le formats All output formats of Capture One are
Color management R GB, Embedded ICC prole, CMYK
LCD screen
Size 3.2"
Resolution 1.15 megapixel
Viewing angle 170º
Lighting
Supports all photographic lights: Flash, tungsten, daylight, uorescent, HMI
IIQ large: 80 MB IIQ small: 54 MB
IIQ large: 20 MB IIQ small: 13.5 MB
possible: TIFF-RGB, TIFF-CMYK, JPEG
Operating conditions
Temperature 0º to 40ºC (32º to 122ºF)
Humidity 15 to 80% RH (non-condensing)
Computer minimum requirements
Mac Fast Intel Core™ 2 Duo or later CPU, 4 GB RAM, Fast HDD:
RAID 0 congured systems for max per-formance, Nvidia 8800 series graphics card or newer
PC Intel® Pentium® 4, 4 GB RAM, 64bit,10 GB free hard disk
space, IEEE 1394 interface, Windows XP®, Service Pack 3 or Windows Vista®, Service Pack 1
IQ back mounts
Phase One/ Mamiya
Phase One H101 Hasselblad H1 and H2
Hasselblad V Hasselblad 555ELD, 553ELX, 503CW and
Contax
Wide angle & technical cameras
4 x 5" via FlexAdaptor: Arca Swiss, Cambo, Linhof, Toyo, Sinar, Plaubel, Horseman.
Storage les
Phase Ones IIQ RAW le format speeds up the image capture and le transfer. It increases the storage capacity by turning the full 16 bit image data into a compact RAW le format. The default IIQ RAW-large format is completely lossless.
Software
Capture One 6.1 or later
Certications
CE
Content is subject to change without notice
Phase One 645DF/AF Mamiya 645DF/ AFDIII
501CM Via adaptor: Mamiya RZ67 Pro II Mamiya RB67
Contax 645AF
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8.2 IQ160 Digital Back Specifications
l 60.5 megapixel resolution for extreme detail level
l 645 full-frame CCD
l 15 megapixel Sensor+ resolution for higher light sensitivity and faster
workflow
l Extreme 12.5 f-stops dynamic range
l 1.15 megapixel resolution 3.2” display with vibrant colors
l Touch screen functionality to pan, browse and zoom up to 400%
Inset image © Eugeni Pons
Imaging technology
CCD Full frame CCD
Lens Factor 1.0 / Full frame
Resolution 60.5 mega pixels
Active pixels 8984 x 6732 pixels
CCD size eective 53.9 mm x 40.4 mm
Pixel size 6 x 6 micron
Image ratio 4:3
Dynamic range 12.5 f-stops
IQ160 full resolution capture mode
Resolution 60.5 mega pixels
Pixel size 6 x 6 micron
RAW le compression
ISO 50, 100, 200, 400, 800
Sensor + capture mode
Resolution 15 mega pixels
Pixel size 12 x 12 micron
RAW le compression
ISO 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Output les
Color depth 16 bit per color
Image le formats All output formats of Capture One are
Color management RGB, Embedded ICC prole, CMYK
LCD screen
Size 3.2"
Resolution 1.15 megapixel
Viewing angle 170º
Lighting
Supports all photographic lights: Flash, tungsten, daylight, uorescent, HMI
IIQ large: 60 MB IIQ small: 40 MB
IIQ large: 15 MB IIQ small: 10 MB
possible: TIFF-RGB, TIFF-CMYK, JPEG
Operating conditions
Temperature 0º to 40ºC (32º to 122ºF)
Humidity 15 to 80% RH (non-condensing)
Computer minimum requirements
Mac Fast Intel Core™ 2 Duo or later CPU, 4 GB RAM, Fast HDD:
RAID 0 congured systems for max per-formance, Nvidia 8800 series graphics card or newer
PC Intel® Pentium® 4, 4 GB RAM, 64bit,10 GB free hard disk
space, IEEE 1394 interface, Windows XP®, Service Pack 3 or Windows Vista®, Service Pack 1
IQ back mounts
Phase One/ Mamiya
Phase One H101 Hasselblad H1 and H2
Hasselblad V Hasselblad 555ELD, 553ELX, 503CW and
Contax
Wide angle & technical cameras
4 x 5" via FlexAdaptor: Arca Swiss, Cambo, Linhof, Toyo, Sinar, Plaubel, Horseman.
Storage les
Phase Ones IIQ RAW le format speeds up the image capture and le transfer. It increases the storage capacity by turning the full 16 bit image data into a compact RAW le format. The default IIQ RAW-large format is completely lossless.
Software
Capture One 6.1 or later
Certications
CE
Content is subject to change without notice
Phase One 645DF/AF Mamiya 645DF/ AFDIII
501CM Via adaptor: Mamiya RZ67 Pro II Mamiya RB67
Contax 645AF
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8.3 IQ140 Digital Back Specifications
l 40 megapixel resolution for extreme detail level
l 10 megapixel Sensor+ resolution for higher light sensitivity and faster
workflow
l Extreme 12.5 f-stops dynamic range
l 1.15 megapixel resolution 3.2” display with vibrant colors
l Touch screen functionality to pan, browse and zoom up to 400%
Inset image © Jens Honoré
Imaging technology
Lens Factor 1.3
Resolution 40 megapixel
Active pixels 7320 x 5484 pixels
CCD size eective 44 mm x 33 mm
Pixel size 6 x 6 micron
Image ratio 4:3
Dynamic range 12.5 f-stops
IQ140 full resolution capture mode
Resolution 40 megapixel
Pixel size 6 x 6 micron
RAW le compression
ISO 50, 100, 200, 400, 800
Sensor + capture mode
Resolution 10 megapixel
Pixel size 12 x 12 micron
RAW le compression
ISO 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Output les
Color depth 16 bit per color
Image le formats All output formats of Capture One are
Color management RGB, Embedded ICC prole, CMYK
LCD screen
Size 3.2"
Resolution 1.15 megapixel
Viewing angle 170º
Lighting
Supports all photographic lights: Flash, tungsten, daylight, uorescent, HMI
IIQ large: 40 MB IIQ small: 26 MB
IIQ large: 10 MB IIQ small: 7 MB
possible: TIFF-RGB, TIFF-CMYK, JPEG
Operating conditions
Temperature 0º to 40ºC (32º to 122ºF)
Humidity 15 to 80% RH (non- condensing)
Computer minimum requirements
Mac Fast Intel Core™ 2 Duo or later CPU, 4 GB RAM, Fast HDD:
RAID 0 congured systems for max per-formance, Nvidia 8800 series graphics card or newer
PC Intel® Pentium® 4, 4 GB RAM, 64bit,10 GB free hard disk
space, IEEE 1394 interface, Windows XP®, Service Pack 3 or Windows Vista®, Service Pack 1
IQ back mounts
Phase One/ Mamiya
Phase One H101 Hasselblad H1 and H2
Hasselblad V Hasselblad 555ELD, 553ELX, 503CW and
Contax Contax 645 AF
Wide angle & technical cameras
4 x 5" via FlexAdaptor: Arca Swiss, Cambo, Linhof, Toyo, Sinar, Plaubel, Horseman.
Storage les
Phase Ones IIQ RAW le format speeds up the image capture and le transfer. It increases the storage capacity by turning the full 16 bit image data into a compact RAW le format. The default IIQ RAW-large format is completely lossless.
Software
Capture One 6.1 or later
Certications
CE
Content is subject to change without notice
Phase One 645DF/AF Mamiya 645DF/ AFDIII
501CM Via adaptor: Mamiya RZ67 Pro II Mamiya RB67
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NOTICE:
After taking pictures using the Exposure Compensation feature, be sure to return the exposure compensation dial to the 0 position.
The exposure compensation feature is available during AE locked operation.
The width of the exposure compensation step can be changed.
The maximum amount of the compensation can be set either at ±3 or ±5.
9.0 Advanced 645 DF Camera Functions
9.1 Exposure Compensation
In situations providing extreme high contrast, 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. N.B. Creating an under or overexposed image can also be eectivity achieved with the High Dynamic Range Tool and Exposure Tool in Capture One.
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The exposure compensation dial icon:
1. Press the Exposure Compensation button [A] so that icon appears on the camera’s top LCD. When the front or rear dial is turned counter-clockwise, the exposure is increased and 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 the 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.
Exposure mode Exposure compensation display
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Program AE
Aperture Value Priority
Time Value Priority
Manual Mode
Sync Mode Not displayed
The set value is displayed
The dierence between the metered
value and the set
Exposure value is displayed
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[ ] in the viewnder LCD blinks to indicate the exposure is locked, when you continue to take the next picture in the AE lock mode.
9.2 AE Lock
AE lock function is useful in a number of shooting scenarios but is particularly
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useful when capturing panoramic images where a consistent exposure is needed to seamlessly stick images together in post production.
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.
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.
In the Manual M exposure mode, you cannot use the AE lock function.
When the dierence between the metered value and the set value is displayed, press the AEL button [A] for approximately one second, and one-push shift function will be activated and the camera will automatically adjust the shutter speed.
2. Turn the exposure mode setting dial and select P, Av or Tv.
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.
When you press and hold AEL button the over/under exposure value will be shown to the far right in the viewnder LCD.
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9.3 Metered-Value Dierence Indicator
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NOTICE:
The way to cancel the AE lock can be changed. C-11 AEL function lock/unlock mode
[AEL]
Half-pressing of he shutter release button can activate the AE lock mode. C-10 Release
button [HALF]
The assignment of the AEL button and AFL button can be swapped by using C-09 AEL &
AFL button [AEFL]
Keep pressing the AEL button [A] and the dierence 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 dierent brightness levels can be properly photographed.
If the dierence 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 Shutter priority AE), turning one of the dials changes both the aperture and shutter speed values.
Exposure compensation and auto­bracketing 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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NOTICE:
When you want to cancel the auto­bracketing mode, turn the rear dial to change “On” to “OF”
9.4 Auto Bracketing
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Auto Bracketing can be used when it is dicult to determine your exposure compensation value. This function automatically captures dierent exposure variations in succession. The bracketing margin can be selected as desired for shooting in Auto Bracketing mode.
NOTICE:
After multiple turns, the mark [RP] will appear in the main LCD.
Repeat turning will lead to a countdown being displayed on the main LCD and after taking a photo the camera will return to Auto Bracketing mode.
The setting for the Auto Bracketing will be stored by pressing any other button or leaving the camera for 5 seconds.
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Neutral
Over exposure
Auto Bracketing Icon
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Under exposure
Setting selection
1. Turn the Shutter Release Mode Lever to the S or C position. When set at the S position, you can shoot a single frame with each full press of the Shutter Release button. In the C mode, the camera takes a series of three frames successively with one press of the shutter release button.
Bracketing Margin
2. Turn on Auto Bracketing by pressing the Auto Bracketing button[A] for approximately one second. The Auto Bracketing icon will blink on the top LCD panel. Turn the front dial (before this indicator times out) and change OF on the display to On.
3. When the shutter button is pressed in Auto Bracketing mode, the auto bracketing mark will blink on the LCD inside the viewnder. The bracket step width is displayed and the Auto Bracketing icon will also blink.
4. To deactivate the bracketing function, press the Auto Bracketing set button[A], turn the rear dial, set auto bracketing mode to OF, and release. Then press the Auto Bracketing set button [A] or half-press the shutter button to return to the normal display mode.
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