Phase-one 645 AF User Manual

User Guide Phase One Camera

102.0 The Body - the systemThe Phase One Camera system is created to provide as much exibility and openness as possible. Phase One have for years be

10011.4 Camera display error-notificationLCD Display Causes and RemediesMain LCD panelViewfinder LCD readoutsProblems RemediesIf the camera cannot focu

10111.5 Lens maintenanceNever touch the inner optics of the lens with your ngers, keep the inneroptics perfectly clean with air, lens bru

10211.7 housing specificationCamera Type : 6x4.5cm format, electronically controlled focal-plane shutter, TTL multiple mode AE, AF Single Lens

10311.8 P+ series Technical specificationsPlease read the schedule for detailed overview of the different backs.

10411.9 End User support PolicyPlease check www.phaseone.com for updated support policy By purchase of a Phase One product we guarantee you World Cl

105FAQ, Tutorials & DocumentationThe FAQ is a collection of the most frequently asked questions and related answers in the Phase One Knowledge Bas

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11Value Added:Case• Phase One 645 AF body with• P+ Digital Back• Phase One 80mm f 2.8 Lens with lens hood and cap• Waterproof exible case in car

122.2 Batteries for cameraSet the shutter release mode selector lever to “L” (to turn the power off).Use six “AA” alkaline. NiCD batteries should onl

132.3 Batteries for the backWhen the system is unpacked the rst thing to do, is to give the batteries a full charge. In the Value Added Suitcase com

142.4 The parts of the camera system Self timer buttonMain LCD backlight buttonMultiple exposure buttonFocus point selector buttonSet button Flash au

152.5 Attach and remove lens1. Remove the front body cap, just like you would remove a lens, by pushing the lens release button backward and then tur

162.6 Attaching the backThe P+ back is fully integrated with the camera body and is a part of the whole camera system. When no cassette is attached t

172.7 The displayThe display on the camera housing will provide valuable information on shutterspeed/aperture value also you nd information

182.8 The buttonsThe back is equipped with four buttons, these buttons will take you through all functions of the back, and the buttons will

192.10 Setting diopter Look through the viewnder and make sure that the focus frame (Rectangle with Circle) is in sharp focus. If it

2On rights©2008 Phase One A/S. All rights reserved. Made in Denmark.Ver. 1.11 - Updated 18 August 2008Learn more about Capture One 4 on www.phaseone.c

202.12 Eyepiece shutterClose the eyepiece shutter when there is a strong light source behind the camera or when pressing the shutter release button w

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223.0 Basic functions3.1 Setting ISOISO functionality is controlled by the back. The default ISO setting is ISO 50 or 100 depending on the back of t

233.2 Easy Photography1. Set the shutter release mode selector lever to “S” (single-frame advance mode). There are two shutter release mode

24P: Program AE - The aperture and shutter speed are determined automatically according to the shooting conditions. This mode is best suited

253.3 Measuring light – Exposure Metering1. Exposure mode mark is displayed when the exposure mode button A is pressed. Since three different e

26Exposure compensationIn some situations, such as a great difference between the subject and background brightness or overall subject tones

273.4 Focus modesIf autofocus AF is desired, chose AF on the focusing selector ring on the lens, then chose between S(single) and C(continuously) foc

28mode selector lever of the camera body is set at “S” or “C”, you can change focus modes between automatic and manual with the selector of the lens.T

29Focus AreasYou can select the focus area that best suits the kind of pictures you intend to take. The selected focus area can be checked on the exte

3Contents1.0 Introduction 41.1 Open Platform – Freedom of Choice 41.2 warranty 51.3 Recommended hardware 51.4 Installing and Activation of sof

30Manual focusing1. Switch to “M” (manual focus mode).Turn the focus mode selector lever and set it to “M” (manual focus mode). Appears on

31Manual focusing using the focus mark (Focus conrmation method)With this camera, the focus mark lights in the viewnder’s LCD when the picture is

323.5 Using focus lock and infrared focusingUsing the Focus Lock FunctionIf the object that you want to focus on is not in the focus frame, the camer

33AF Assist Infrared Light When the subject is dark or very low-key and the camera can fail to auto-focus, a red lamp may light on the front of the

343.6 Shutter release modesSingle-Frame ModeThe lm is advanced one frame each time the shutter is released.Set the shutter release mode selector to

353.7 Exposure Modes(P) Program AEThe aperture and shutter speed are determined automatically for the optimum exposure, according to the existing amb

36Aperture Priority AE (Av)Set the desired aperture, and the camera selects the optimum shutter speed accordingly. Use the Av mode to maintain specic

37Manual Mode (M)This mode is used to set both the aperture and shutter speed for total exposure control. Shutter speeds can be selected from B

38One-push shift functionWhen difference between the set value and metered value is displayed on the viewnder LCD in the Manual “M” mode, press the A

393.8 Flash photographyPhase One 645 AF is equipped with a horizontal local-plane metal shutter; this makes it unnecessary for the u

41.0 Introduction 1.1 Open Platform – Freedom of ChoiceThank you for choosing the Phase One 645 Camera. The Phase One 645 Camera provides you t

40A ash sensor located inside the camera body reads the ash reected off the lm surface at the moment of exposure. The sensor is connect

41Example:(1) When the size of the subject you want to light with the ash is relatively small within the picture(2) When the background

423.9 flash compensation settings By combined use of a Metz ash and the SCA3952 adapter, the camera adjusts for ash. It can be adjusted within ±3EV

434.0 Advanced functions4.1 Exposure CompensationIn some situations, such as a great difference between the subject and background brightn

444.2 AE LockShooting with the AE lock function is useful in cases where the subject to be brought into focus differs from the subject whose exposure

45Metered-value difference indicatorKeep pressing the AEL button and the difference between the metered exposure value and the exposure

464.3 Auto BracketingWith auto exposure bracketing, you can capture different exposure variations automatically for three or two successive f

47Single-Frame Mode (S)Press the shutter release button for each shot.The camera meters adequate exposure value for each shot and performs a

484.4 Taking photos with the mirror upThis function prevents mirror-caused vibrations which may blur the image in close-up photography, when

494.5 Long exposure - Bulb ModeTo expose lm longer than 30 seconds, adjust the shutter speed to “B” (bulb). In order to prevent camera sh

51.2 warrantyPlease read the enclosed warranty certicate. Should any problem occur, please contact the place of purchase, your local

504.7 Front/rear dial lock mechanismsWhen the Electronic Dial Lock is “On,” all currently set values in “Av” (Aperture Priority AE), “Tv” (Shutter Pr

514.8 Depth of field Depth of eld (D.O.F.) is dened as the zone of sharpness before and behind the plane of focus. It depends on distance t

524.9 Infrared photographyInfrared Photography is complicated when using digital backs, as the digital back is adjusted to match the viewable light p

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545.0 Tethered shootingTethered photography with Phase One is as easy as plug and play can be, even though the quality and technology is advanced, it

555.3 Tethered operationsWhen operating in a studio, connected to a computer via FireWire you are not dependent on battery power or storage media. Yo

566.0 The Back The back is a highly developed piece of electronic. The Phase One backs are created to provide a natural and easy workow, wi

576.1 CF card usageWhen working with CF-cards, card readers and digital cameras it is very important to follow a few rules, to avoid loss of da

58CF card usage – 3S the Secure Storage SystemWhen a card is inserted into the P–back, a complete disk check for a valid le structure is performed.Fo

596.1 CF card usage in general Ejecting the card while the P+ back is still writing to the card (red LED is on) will cause images that are still not

61.4 Installing and Activation of softwareYou can only install Capture One 4 when your computer is connected to the internet. unless you choose to in

606.2 Mounting and dismounting card on computersOn Windows XP and Windows 2000 you can avoid confusing the system or, worst case, end up wi

61Recommended formatting is by using the backSelecting “Format disk” will erase the CF-card in the P+ back. The CF-card will be formatted as FAT-32.Fo

626.3 Navigating the Back menu When the P+ back is turned on, the screen will always be in its home display position or “Main screen”.Pressing and ho

63From the home position, pressing the “Play” button will bring up the image browser, where you can go up and down with the right hand button

64Battery and Power IndicatorThe below screen dumps illustrates the battery and power mode indicators.This is the initial view that meets the

656.4 Playmode“Play mode” can be used to review, zoom and delete images.From the “Main screen”, pressing the top left button the P+ back is set to Pl

66View modes Play mode has four view modes, or review modes; Normal image display, Exposure warning overlay, Histogram overlay or File Info overlay.Af

67An icon just beside the Play button (top left hand button) will show the direction of scroll as either vertical or horizontal. Pressing the “Play”

686.6 Menu ModePressing the lower left button sets the P+ back in “Menu mode”Entering Menu mode by pressing the lower left button allows you to set u

69In general, if the camera is used with medium format cameras with digital interface the setting can be either “Short latency” or

7To activate Capture One 4 you normally need to be connected to the internet. But installing as Digital Back Only does not need internet connection.O

70ISO In the ISO Menu choose from ISO 50 to ISO 1600 depending on the conditions you want (number of ISO options may vary depending on which model P+

71When scrolling to the bottom of the WB options four options are available:“Custom1”, “Custom2”, “Custom3” and “CreateWB…”To make a new cu

72The P+ back will beep, conrming that the custom white balance is now uploaded, will be applied when the P+ back has been disconnected. This techniq

73Delete options There are three delete options: “Conrm On”, “Conrm Off” and “Disable”.In Delete options you can setup whether you want an

74Configuration “Conguration” is used to setup general settings and perform general tasks on the P+ back.“Conguration” contains more menu entries tha

75Format disk Selecting “Format disk” will erase the CF-card in the P+ back. The CF-card will be formatted as FAT-32.Please see CF-card section fo

76Ready beep “Ready beep” is the small beep that sounds from the back when ready for a new capture.The “Ready beep” signals that the P+ back is ready

77Language The “Language” option in the “Conguration” Menu can be used to select preferred language of the user interface.Expressions in the

78About the P+ BackThe “About” option in the “Setup Menu” displays technical information about the hardware and embedded software (“Firmware”) in the

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81.5 Deactivation of Capture One 4 To deactivate Capture One 4 from a computer you need to be connected to the internet.Open the license dialogue via

807.0 Custom functionThe functions of Phase One 645 AF is predetermined to work in one way, but you can personalize your camera platform t

817.2 Types of custom functionsC-00 Custom functions No.0: [Initial setting]1: A2: B3: CWhen “0” has been selected and set, none of the custom items

82C-09 Cancel auto bracketThis function is used to set the release method of the auto bracketing shooting setting upon completion of auto bracketing s

83C-19 AFL function lock modeThis function is used to set the AF lock method when the AFL button is operated.There is a choice between AF locking by p

84C-27 Flash sync. timingWhen a moving subject has been shot using the ash, a ash of light will appear ahead of the subject’s movement under the ini

85Custom Functions overview No. Item Initial setting (0) 1 2 3C-00 Custom Function User standard User A User B User CC-01 Steps of aperture, shutter

868.0 Lenses and Multi Mount Phase One provides the widest range of possibilities, when it comes to lenses, this increases the possible creativ

878.2 Function of the Phase One lens adaptorTo mount the Phase One Multi-Mount, match the white dot on the camera up with the white d

888.3 List of alternative lensesRecommended digital lensesProducer specs limitations adaptor/mount noticeMamiya 28 f.4,5 AFD Mamiya 645AFD S

898.4 Lens CastWhat is Lens Cast? Lens cast may occur if using the camera back with wide- angle lenses e.g. Horseman Digiex II, Hasselblad Flexbody

91.6 Screen calibrationYour monitor is key-element in your daily workow. One thing that assists your ability of viewing the captures you h

908.5 4 simple steps to calibrate on fixed lenses (MAC)1. Hold the calibration plate in front of the xed lens (as close as possible), an

918.7 4 simple steps to calibrate on fixed lenses (PC)1. Hold the calibration plate in front of the xed lens (as close as possible), and

928.8 Large format and stitched images (PC)1. Start by capturing the two calibration les and the two image les.2. Save the left-side calibratio

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949.0 SoftwareCapture One 4.1 Digital Back Only, is a part of the new Phase One camera platform.For further information regarding function

959.2 Importing from CF card Like using e.g. win-explorer it is easy to browse to a disk containing RAW images on a local or network computer. You ca

9610.0 Large format and technical cameras Phase One’s status as open platform does not only mean the possibility of tting the back on different medi

9710.2 Technical camerasThe use of technical cameras is growing. Images taken with a technical camera can have different look and feel compared to DS

9811.0 MaintenanceIn general very little maintenance is needed, but this is a professional tool, and should be treated with care and caution. If the

9911.2 Battery socketNever leave batteries in the socket, if the camera or back is not supposed to be used for longer periods. Keep contacts clean an