Phase One XF Camera System Quick Start Guide Page 1

XF Camera System Quick Guide

XF Camera System | Readying the Camera10Setting the time zone in the IQ digital backDate and time parameters are set and controlled via the IQ dig

Readying the Camera | XF Camera System11Using Memory cardsThe Phase One XF System supports Type 1 CompactFlash (CF) cards only. Phase One recommen

XF Camera System | Navigation12Release ButtonHalf press will activate the exposure meter as well as auto-focus, by default.Full press releases the

Navigation | XF Camera System13Rear DialThis dial is principally used to adjust ISO, and like the mode dependent Side Dial, is also used for makin

XF Camera System | OneTouch User interface14The XF Camera body’s top user interface consists of:Release button at the front right-hand side,3 Cust

OneTouch User interface | XF Camera System15Classic layout (Default)The XF OneTouch UI is setup by default with a “Classic” layout on the top scre

During actual use, only the relevant icons and indicators are displayed. ISO value indicatorXF Camera System | Prism Vewfinder display1

Eye cup releasePrism Vewfinder display | XF Camera System17Setting Diopter in the viewfinderStart by defocusing the camera manuallyLook through the v

XF Camera System | IQ Navigation18Touch Screen Operation All IQ backs are equipped with a 3.2 inch touch screen. The screen lets you zoom, pan and

IQ Navigation | XF Camera System19Important logic that will help you navigate with ease:Home keyLong press on the upper left key will always bring y

2“Our key objective is to help the worlds best photographers capture more epic images, stand out as an artist and have fun in the process.Our new XF C

XF Camera System | IQ Navigation20Viewing images (Image Playback)After capture, an image is shown on the rear screen. Image play-back can also be

IQ Navigation | XF Camera System21Swiping between imagesIn both Tool View and Full Screen View, it is very easy to swipe between images by sliding

XF Camera System | Camera Defaults22Camera pre-set from factory or after “Reset to Default”:Shutter Speed: Front dialShutter Speed can be adjuste

HAP-1 AF Focusing System | XF Camera System23Autofocus DriveThere are two AF Drive options: Single or Continuous. These drive options can be set by

XF Camera System | Capture Modes24Single capture One image will be captured when fully pressing the shutter release button. Holding the button d

ISO and White Balance | XF Camera System25Setting ISO in the IQ digital backISO sensitivity can be set either by scrolling the side dial on the XF

XF Camera System | Exposure Compensation26Exposure CompensationThe Exposure Compensation function is available primarily for the automatic exposure

Long Exposure | XF Camera System27Long Exposure and Bulb mode The IQ backs a quite capable when it comes to long exposure. Long Exposure modeUsing

XF Camera System | Live View28Live ViewAll IQ backs are capable of displaying a live preview of your scene on the rear LCD. Live View is supported

Custom Presets | XF Camera System29Camera custom presetsThree (3) Custom presets can be set on the XF camera. This allows you to Save and Load the

3Overview - Names and Functions 4Assembling the camera system 6 Readying the camera system 8Navigation 12OneTouch User Interface 14Pris

XF Camera System | Flash Photography30Build in Profoto Air flashThe XF camera has a build in Profoto wireless flash triggerThe Wireless flash trigger

Focal Plane Shutter and Leaf Shutter Lenses | XF Camera System31Phase One Focal Plane lensesThe XF camera has a build in focal plane shutter (FPS).

XF Camera System | Capture One Pro32 The XF camera is bundled with Capture One Pro. Installing on MacCapture One software includes an easy-to-use

Activating Capture One Pro | XF Camera System33Activating Capture One ProAn Internet connection is required to activate and update Cap-ture One Pro

XF Camera System | Capture One Pro Tethered Capture34Shooting TetheredAs a professional tool for working photographers, the Phase One XF medium for

Import Images into Capture One Pro | XF Camera System35Import ImagesInserting a memory card into a card reader will automatically bring up the Impo

XF Camera System | IQ Backs for Mamiya RZ PRO IID36IQ back on a Mamiya RZ PRO IIDThe IQ backs with XF mount or 645DF+ mount are compatible with the

IQ backs For Hasselblad H | XF Camera System37Viewfinder MaskPlease check the relevant Hasselblad H-series manual regard-inghow to dismount the viewfi

XF Camera System | IQ Backs for Hasselblad V38Hasselblad V camerasThe Phase One IQ for Hasselblad V can be mounted most Has-selblad V cameras inclu

IQ General Technical Camera Use | XF Camera System39IQ Back and mechanical shuttersThe IQ back can be used with mechanical shutters that can be fired

XF Camera System | Overview - Controls, Keys and Dials4Dials, and controls do not have hard coded labels outside of the camera - thus functions an

XF Camera System | System Maintenance40MaintenanceYour XF camera System generally needs very little maintenance. However, as this is a professional

Learning More | XF Camera System41Phase One Customer Service The Phase One XF is a high-performance camera designed to endure the rigors of daily pr

XF Camera System | Warranty and Uptime Guarantee42Warranty and Uptime GuaranteePhase One camera systems come with a 1 Year Warranty or a 5 Year War

Warranty and Uptime Guarantee | XF Camera System43customer. The warranty shall cover only such defects that are due to faulty materials or workmansh

Overview - Controls, Keys and Dials | XF Camera System5The top screen of the XF is a touch display, providing direct access to shortcuts and speci

XF Camera System | Assembling the Camera System6Remove the IQ back from the XF camera body1. Slide the back release lever forward toward the fron

Assembling the Camera System | XF Camera System7Interchangeable viewfindersIn addition to the Prism Viewfinder, the XF features an optional Waist Le

XF Camera System | Readying the Camera8Charging the batteriesWhen working untethered, the standard power source of both the XF and IQ back is the

Readying the Camera | XF Camera System9Powering ON and OFF the system on the XF bodyPowering on the XF and the IQ simultaneously is achieved with