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  • Page 1 User Guide P 65 + Digital Full-Frame back...
  • Page 2 Phase One Text By: The dedicated staff of Phase One Learn more about Capture One 4 on www.phaseone.com/4 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents 7.0 Navigating the menu system 7.1 Menu buttons 1.0 Introduction 7.2 Shortcuts 7.3 indicators 2.0 Unpacking the P65+ Power indicator 2.1 Charging the batteries 8.0 Play mode 2.2 FireWire in general View modes 2.3 Classic vs. Value Added 2.4 Classic vs. Value Added warranty 8.1 Zoom 8.2 Rating 3.0 Introduction to the P65+...
  • Page 5 11. P 65+ back for Mamiya RZ 15.0 View camera and technical photography 11.1 About Viewfinder masking 11.2 Mamiya RZ other details 15.1 1-shot release 11.3 Mamiya RZ67 PRO IID 11.4 Studio flash sync on the RZ lens shutter 16.0 Lens Cast calibration 12.0 P 65+ back for Hasselblad V 16.1 What is Lens Cast? 16.2 How do I get rid of it?

  • Page 8: Introduction

    1.0 Introduction Thank you for choosing Phase One P65+ digital camera back solution. The Phase One P+ Series, provides you with the advantage of having the most powerful digital camera solution whether you are working portable in the field or tethered in a studio. When shooting portrait, landscape, fashion, wedding, product or architectural photography you will always be able to find a Phase One digital back that fits your needs.

  • Page 9: Unpacking The P65

    2.0 Unpacking the P65+ The suitcase contains all the necessary parts; Compact Flash card (CF card), CCD Cleaning Kit, digital back, batteries and charger. Suitcase and system contents may vary depending on purchase: Classic (basic components) or Value added (everything needed). The Software package, this manual and the LCC calibration kit are included in the Phase One Leather binder and functions as a lid over the utility compartment.

  • Page 10: Charging The Batteries

    2.1 Charging the batteries When the system is unpacked the first thing to do, is to charge the batteries fully. The Value Added Suitcase is delivered with two 7.2 volt Lithium-Ion batteries and a duo-charger. Only one battery is used in the P+ back at a time, but it is recommended to charge both batteries fully before you start.

  • Page 11: Firewire In General

    2.2 FireWire in general You will find several standards of FireWire solutions today, the Phase One backs can handle most standards, but you should be aware that the back is created for the 6-Pin technology. The different technologies of FireWire are usable when shooting on the Phase One digital backs. FireWire 400 “4-Pin”...

  • Page 12: Classic Vs. Value Added

    2.3 Classic vs. Value Added All parts of the value added kit is available as spare parts; should you need extra equipment, please consult your local dealer on different Phase One or third party solutions. Most important for the professional photographer are securing the uptime of the camera and back, to be as safe as possible consult your dealer to get information on the best solution;...

  • Page 13: Classic Vs. Value Added Warranty

    24/7 online support forum and access to knowledge base articles Guaranteed upgrade program Ask your local dealer or consult www.phaseone.com on extra campaigns and possibilities regarding securing your workflow and your daily assignments now and in the future. * Read the warranty policy...

  • Page 14: Introduction To The P65

    3.0 Introduction to the P65+ System overview The Phase One P+ back is designed specifically to fit on one of several brands or models of medium format cameras. This overview section will deal with generic features, available in all these different models: Tethered or untethered operation, preview display functions, menu system controls (the P+ backs have four buttons controlling the settings in the back), etc.

  • Page 15: Tethered Or Untethered Operations

    3.1 Tethered or untethered operations Untethered: P65+ back can be operated as a fully portable unit pow- ered by the embedded battery and shooting to a compact flash card or microdrive which is inserted in the CF-card slot on the left side of the camera back.

  • Page 16: General Hardware Setup

    3.2 General Hardware Setup The P 65+ back is designed to be used with medium format cameras which are created with digital backs in mind. Using your P 65+ on these cameras is possible without any cables attached between the P 65+ back and the camera body or lens.
  • Page 17 Power management and shutter latency The CCD on the P65+ back needs to be cleared before an exposure. This requires some power consumption. Deafult is Normal Latency, and this should be kept, under all “normal” situations. Change the latency to “zero latency” only if you work on technical cameras, large format cameras or certain manual cameras in special situations if using “one-shot”...
  • Page 18 Indicator lights Upon powering up the P+ back the green and red LED’s on the right will flash shortly and you will hear a beep, which indicates that the P+ back is ready to capture. In general, if the LEDs are not illuminated the camera is ready.

  • Page 19: Sensor+ In Detail

    4.0 Sensor+ in detail Sensor+ is a new technology developed by Phase One based on the technology called binning, in practice the easiest way to explain this, is that you should regard your back as 2 digital backs. Default is 60.5 megapixels; each pixel is sized 6x6 Micron. - Select Sensor+ and your P 65+ is 15 megapixels, each pixel sized 12x12 Micron.

  • Page 20: Quick Start

    5.0 Quick Start This is what it takes to get started 1. Charge the batteries (Described earlier) 2. Install the focusing Screen if needed 3. Consult the Camera specific section for special cabling requirements for your solution. 4. Insert Battery or connect IEEE1394/FireWire (for power) if capturing tethered to e.g.

  • Page 21: Setting Up Time And Date

    5.1 Setting up time and date The camera back’s date and time is set to Central European Time GMT+1 as Phase One’s production facility in located in Copenhagen, Denmark. If the digital back has been without power for a longer period of time, it will automatically ask you to setup time and date when it is powered Menu>Configuration>Time and Date will allow you to set the time and date using the four buttons on the P+ back.

  • Page 22: Cf Card Usage

    6.0 CF Card Usage When working with CF-cards, card readers and digital cameras it is very important to follow a few rules, to avoid loss of data. Phase One recommends that you test-drive all new CF cards including the one enclosed. By doing an initial test to verify that the capture files 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.
  • Page 23 Secure Storage System (3S) The Phase One Secure Storage system (3S) provides the industry’s safest memory card handling ever. When working with memory cards in a Phase One P+ back, you can always be sure that your data is safe. The 3S technology automatically checks your cards file structure every time it is inserted to the P+ back.

  • Page 24: Formatting Your Memory Card

    6.1 Formatting your Memory card In General all CF-cards or microdrives are preformatted and ready for use in the P+ backs. However to ensure the best performance from these cards it is considered best practice to always format them in the P+ back. Please consult the “Format Disk”...
  • Page 25 General handling guidelines Especially when using microdrives you have to be careful not to drop them on the ground or even on a table. Compact flash cards are not as vulnerable as microdrives. Please keep the card away from moisture and sand and don’t bend it. Use the supplied jewel box as a storage container for the card.

  • Page 26: Mounting And Dismounting On Pc

    6.2 Mounting and dismounting on Windows XP and Win- dows Vista: To avoid confusing the system or, worst case, end up with a CF-card that was unintentionally erased, it is required to safely eject the card by right clicking the icon in “My Computer” and select the “Eject” option. On a Mac the card has to be un-mounted, by dragging it into the trash, or selecting eject (command-e) in the “File”...

  • Page 27: Formatting On A Mac Os X Computer

    6.3 Formatting on a Mac OS X computer On Mac OS X the formatting cannot be done directly in the finder but is easily done inside the Disk Utility located in the Applications > Utilities folder. Open the Disk utility and select the Disk (not just the partition, but the entire disk).

  • Page 28: Navigating The Menu System

    7.0 Navigating the menu system When the P 65+ back is turned on, the screen will always be in its default position or “Main screen”. Pressing and holding down the upper left button on the back is always your shortcut to the Main screen, regardless of where you are in the menu system.

  • Page 29: Menu Buttons

    7.1 Menu buttons The Phase One P 65+ has four menu buttons to control the menu system on the display. When the P 65+ is in its initial state or at the menu systems default position (Main screen), the four buttons each has a shortcut assigned. Play, Menu, ISO and WB.

  • Page 30: Shortcuts

    7.2 Shortcuts Home shortcut Holding down the “Exit” button for a few seconds will always bring you Exit to the default position or main screen immediately. When a FireWire cable is inserted the P 65+ Back draws the power from FireWire this is shown with an icon in the bottom of the main menu.

  • Page 31: Indicators

    File format shortcut Holding down the menu button, will change the ISO button to a shortcut to the File selection menu, the file format is showed in the center of the main screen, you can choose between IIQ S and IIQ L. Sensor+ shortcut Holding down the menu button, will change the WB button to a shortcut to the Sensor+ menu, if Sensor+ is selected, you will se a S+ after the...

  • Page 32: Power Indicator

    Power indicator In the bottom of the main menu you find the power indicator – Battery: when using battery power you will see the battery icon, indicating the approximate amount of power left on the battery. FireWire: the FireWire icon will appear when a FireWire cable is connected to the back;...

  • Page 33: Play Mode

    8.0 Play mode “Play mode” can be used to review, zoom and delete images. From the “Main screen”, press the top left button of the P 65+ back to enter Play mode. In Play mode the top of the screen will show a menu bar. In the right side of the menu bar the current image number and the number of images captured on the media is displayed.

  • Page 34: View Modes

    View modes Play mode has four view modes, or review modes; Normal image display, Exposure warning overlay, Histogram overlay or File Info overlay. After entering the Play mode, press the “Enter” button to shift to the view mode you want. Exposure warning overlay will display the highlight areas as a flashing color, to warn about over exposed areas in the image.

  • Page 35: Zoom

    8.1 Zoom After entering Play mode, advance to the eyeglass icon by pressing the button again and press the “Enter” button to select it. It is now possible to zoom in the image with the “Enter” button. The zoom has four steps, Normal, enlargement 1, enlargement 2 and enlargement 3.

  • Page 36: Rating

    8.2 Rating If you want to rate while viewing, select the Rating feature, now the Exit button will provide rating, 0-5, whilst the right buttons still allows you to browse forward and backward in your captures. When shooting to a CF card and rating the images, the ratings will be recognized by in Capture One upon import of the rawfiles.

  • Page 37: Menu Mode

    9. Menu mode Pressing the lower left button sets the P+ back in “Menu mode” Entering Menu mode by pressing the lower left button allows you to set up the preferences of the P+ back. Menus are navigated to by following the Enter, Exit, Up and Down arrows and pressing the corresponding buttons on the P+ back.
  • Page 38 Shutter Shutter refers to the shutter of the camera the P+ back resides on. Due to the sleeping architecture of the P 65+, where the CCD is put to sleep to reduce power consumption, the P 65+ needs to wake up before shooting.
  • Page 39 File Format In “File Format” you can select two options “IIQ Raw L” and “IIQ Raw S”. “IIQ” is a short term for Intelligent Image Quality - Raw. “IIQ L” is set as the default and is the lossless capture format of the P+ back.
  • Page 40 Virtual Horizon The Virtual Horizon is your guide to keeping your camera in perfect horizontal or vertical position, the menu disappear and you will see the virtual horizon guiding you to level you capture perfectly, the line will be green, when in level. You can choose to get a sound when the horizon is precisely on target.
  • Page 41 White Balance Setting Auto WB will calculate a white balance based on the information in the image. Auto WB is good for most applications. If you are using a specific light source you can choose that option here. If the camera back is tethered to a computer, and white balance is set from within Capture One it is indicated with the C1 icon in place of the WB indicator on the main screen.
  • Page 42 All subsequent captures will now have the new custom white balance applied. 3 different custom white balances can be defined and used as shooting white balances. Custom white balance from Capture One You can also choose to easily transfer a white balance from Capture One to the P+ back: 1.

  • Page 43: Play Setup

    9.2 PLAY SETUP The second option in the menu mode is Play Setup. Inside “Play Setup” you can adjust and select Brightness, Auto Preview, Delete options, Display Style and Grid. Brightness In the Brightness setup, you can set the brightness of the preview LCD screen.
  • Page 44 Auto Preview The second option in Play Setup is Auto Preview. Auto Preview refers to the amount of time the image remains on the screen after capture. Default setting is 5 seconds allowing a quick look at the capture. If Auto Preview is set to “Off” the preview will not be shown automatically after capture.
  • Page 45 Display Style Display Style allows you to switch the captures showed on the display to Black and White, instead of the color RGB signal. It is important to emphasize that P 65+ while showing BW on the LCD display, the captures are still RGB. Grid You can add grid to the viewed captures, especially architectural photographers will find great benefit in this feature.

  • Page 46: Configuration

    9.3 Configuration Configuration is used to setup general settings and perform general tasks on the P 65+ back. Configuration contains more menu entries than can be displayed on one screen. This is indicated by a double arrow pointing down on the right side.
  • Page 47 Power Source Power source has two options, “Autodetect” or “Battery”. Default is Autodetect, the P+ back will detect if an IEEE 1394/FireWire connection is supplying power, and automatically shut off the battery power. If Power Source is set to “Battery” the power source is forced to come from the battery, and the digital back will not consume power from the FireWire connection.
  • Page 48 Disk Checking Disk Checking is done per default on every card inserted to the P 65+. If for some reason this check is not wanted the feature can be turned off in this menu. Phase One recommends leaving Disk Checking turned on, to maximize data security on the memory cards.
  • Page 49 Power Save Power Save has two options “Backlight” and “Auto Shutdown”. Backlight is used to control the duration of backlight illumination. If no action is detected the backlight will, by default, dim after 5 minutes. This can be changed to 1 min, 20 sec. or 5 sec. using the backlight menu.
  • Page 50 Ready beep “Ready beep” is the small beep that sounds from the camera after a capture is taken. The “Ready beep” signals that the capture has been taken, and the P+ back is ready for next capture. “Ready beep” can be either “Single”, “Multi” or “Off”. Default is “Single”...
  • Page 51 Language The “Language” option in the “Configuration” Menu can be used to select preferred language of the user interface. Expressions in the main menu like: ISO, WB, Play and Menu are not translated. These are regarded as icons, and also understood widely as expressions used to navigate even on the Japanese, or Chinese interface.
  • Page 52 Phase One is offering a newer firmware for your camera. Firmware might be made available in the download section at www. phaseone.com Before contacting your dealer or Phase One Support please make sure to have access to the “About “box or write down the entire contents of...

  • Page 54: P 65+ Phase One 645Af & Mamiya 645 Afd Series

    10.0 P 65+ Phase One 645AF Mamiya 645 AFD series & The functionality of the P 65+ back is well integrated with the Phase One 645 AF and the Mamiya 645AFD series. The P 65+ back communicates with the cameras through a fast internal electrical computer interface. In addition adaptors are available for the Mamiya RZ PRO IID.

  • Page 55: Mounting P 65 + Back

    10.1 Mounting P 65 + back on the Phase One 645 AF & Mamiya 645AFD Series The P+ back is fully integrated with the camera body and acts as a part of the whole camera system. When no cassette is attached to the body the mirror is up and the shutter is open.

  • Page 56: About Viewfinder Masks

    10.2 About Viewfinder Masks The image area of the Phase One & Mamiya 645 is approximately 56 mm x 42 mm. The light sensitive CCD in the P 65+ measures 53.9x40.4 mm, this means that viewer masking is not necessary, hence is the lens factor now 1.0.

  • Page 57: More Details

    10.3 Phase One 645AF & Mamiya 645AFD series more details Image orientation The CCD in the P+ back is positioned in landscape orientation. Whenever an image is captured in portrait position, by rotating the camera, an internal sensor detects this new position and the image will appear as a correctly oriented image on the LCD display and in the Capture One application.
  • Page 58 T-mode on the Mamiya 645AFD T-mode is not supported for digital backs on the Mamiya 645 AFD or AFD645II. This is usually not a problem as the Mamiya can use exposure times as long as 16 minutes. Recommended max exposure time on P 65+ is 1 minute. On Phase One 645AF and Mamiya AFDIII you can set bulb function to work as the T Mode, using the Custom Functions,please consult the relevant userguide on this.

  • Page 60: P 65+ Back For Mamiya Rz

    11. P 65+ back for Mamiya RZ 11.1 About Viewfinder masking The actual image area of Mamiya RZ67 is 56x69.5 mm; as the size of the CCD in P 65+ is 53.9x40.4 the CCD is smaller than the actual image size. Dismount the viewfinder, and let the mask lie on top of the focus screen, then re-mount the viewfinder again, and you have placed the mask.
  • Page 61 Mirror Up Mirror up operation is only recommended if using Mamiya’s own double cable release. The adaptor plate connects to the Mamiya body, and the switch underneath is set to the L position (locked). If you are using the Mamiya RZ Pro II adaptor you should set the Shutter latency to ”Zero latency”...

  • Page 63: Mamiya Rz67 Pro Iid

    11.3 Mamiya RZ67 PRO IID The P+ back for Mamiya 645 AFD series also supports the Mamiya RZ67 PRO IID via the 645 AFD adaptor plate available from your Phase One dealer (Part# 70994). The mode selector on the trigger button should be turned to the white dot when used with the P+ back.

  • Page 64: Studio Flash Sync On The Rz Lens Shutter

    11.4 Studio flash sync on the RZ lens shutter When using P 65+ on a Mamiya RZ67 PRO IID, the flash sync should be connected on the Mamiya lens shutter. The flash sync connector on the P+ back is for use with Large format cameras where no digital interface is available.

  • Page 66: P 65+ Back For Hasselblad

    12.0 P 65+ back for Hasselblad V The Phase One P 65+ back can be mounted on a wide range of Hasselblad cameras including Hasselblad 555 ELD, 553 ELX, 501 CM, 503 CW as well as and 4” x 5” view cameras via optional Phase One adaptors.

  • Page 67: Mounting The P+ Back On Hasselblad

    12.2 Mounting the P+ back on Hasselblad V The P+ back is fully integrated with the camera body and acts as a true part of the whole camera system. It is important to ensure that the bottom part of the P+ back camera back is pressed well into the locking mechanism before the upper locking mechanism is pressed together.

  • Page 68: Camera Body Specifics

    12.3 Camera body specifics Regardless of which Hasselblad V type camera used, a sync cable is always connected from the lens to the small connector in the front plate on either the left or right side of the P+ back. The flash cable is then connected to the F-connector on the camera back.

  • Page 69: Hasselblad 555 Eld

    12.4 Hasselblad 555 ELD When using the Phase One P 65+ back with a Hasselblad 555 ELD, the shutter release on the front of the Hasselblad must be in the “DIG” position. If, of any reason, you have to use the shutter release in “Film” position (hardware defect on the DIG button, etc.) You must make sure that the Shutter latency is set to ”ZERO latency”...

  • Page 70: Hasselblad 553 Elx

    12.5 Hasselblad 553 ELX When using the P 65+ back on some Hasselblad motorized bodies (i.e. Hasselblad ELX or Hasselblad ELM series), a motor cable is supplied to enable capture from the computer. The cable is connected between the multi-connector on the P 65+ back and the DIN connector on the Hasselblad.

  • Page 71: Hasselblad 501 Cm And 503 Cw Without Winder

    12.6 Hasselblad 501 CM and 503 CW without winder The Phase One P 65+ back also supports mechanical Hasselblad cameras such as the 501 CM and 503 CW. These cameras are operated in single shot mode via the shutter release button or a standard cable release.

  • Page 72: Hasselblad 503 Cw With Winder Cw

    12.7 Hasselblad 503 CW with Winder CW Please note that the Phase One P 65+ back should not be mounted while the camera is set to mirror up. Also make sure that the lens is not jammed or locked open on the “B” setting when connecting the flash sync cable to the Phase One P 65+ back.

  • Page 73: Cables Shipping With P+ Back For Hasselblad

    12.9 Cables shipping with P+ back for Hasselblad V (Value Added purchase only) The P 65+ backs for Hasselblad V is shipping with the following cables (Value Added purchase only): Part# 50300145 Motor cable for Hasselblad ELX. (Used for host capture when the P+ back is used on a Hasselblad ELX body).

  • Page 74: P 65+ Back For Contax 645

    13.0 P 65+ back for CONTAX 645 The functionality of the P+ back is well integrated with the CONTAX 645 camera. The P+ back communicates with the CONTAX camera through a fast internal electrical computer interface. Auto exposure The CONTAX 645 can work in different auto exposure modes. This is fully supported by the P+ back, which communicates the equivalent film speed of the digital back to the CONTAX 645 camera.
  • Page 75 Image orientation detection The CCD in P+ back is positioned in landscape orientation. Whenever an image is captured in portrait position by rotating the camera, an internal sensor detects this new position and the image will appear with the correct orientation in the Capture One application. Camera orientation: Images can be captured in all three positions –...
  • Page 76 Mounting or dismounting the focusing screen The image area of the P 65+ matches the Contax image area, and thereby the viewfinder area, this means you do not need a viewfinder mask. If a mask is already attached in the body, remove the mask according to the relevant users guide.

  • Page 77: Mounting P 65+ Back To The Contax 645

    13.1 Mounting P 65+ back to the CONTAX 645 P 65+ back for Contax is fully integrated with the camera and acts as a true part of the whole camera system. When attaching P 65+ back to the camera it is important to ensure that the bottom part of the back is pressed well into the locking mechanism before the upper locking mechanism is pressed together.

  • Page 78: Flash Photography On Contax 645

    13.2 Flash photography on Contax 645 Use of flash sync cable No cables are required between the P+ back and the CONTAX 645. Flash sync cable must be connected to the CONTAX 645 camera. The flash sync cable must NOT be connected to the P+ back. This connector is only to be used when operated on a Large format camera with the Phase One FlexAdaptor.

  • Page 80: H 101 - P 65+ For Hasselblad H1/H2 & Fuji 645 Gx

    14.0 H 101 - P 65+ for Hasselblad H1/H2 & FUJI 645 GX This chapter also covers the FUJI 645GX, though “only” the Hasselblad H1/H2 is mentioned. The Phase One H 101 – P 65+ back is a single shot digital camera back designed specifically for the Hasselblad H1/H2 &...

  • Page 81: Camera Lcd Display

    14.1 Camera LCD display The Hasselblad H1 incorporates a display which details information of the actual condition of the camera. It shows flash method, lens use, AF mode, f-stop value, shutter speed etc. The Hasselblad H1/H2 will also display some camera back specific conditions in this display.

  • Page 82: Auto Exposure

    Auto exposure The Hasselblad H1 can work in different auto exposure modes. This is fully supported by the H 101 - P+ back, which communicates the equivalent film speed of the digital back to the Hasselblad H1 camera. The default film speed of the H 101 – P 65+ back is ISO 50. However, this setting can be changed to 100, 200, 400 or 800, 1600 or 3200 ISO, please consult chapter 9 of this manual for details on setting the ISO in your camera back.

  • Page 83: Image Orientation Detection

    14.2 Image orientation detection The H 101 – P 65+ back CCD is positioned in landscape orientation. Whenever an image is captured in portrait position by rotating the camera, an internal sensor detects this new position and the image will appear correctly oriented on the LCD and in the Capture One application.

  • Page 84: Mounting The H 101 P+ Back On The Hasselblad

    14.3 Mounting the H 101 - P+ back on the Hasselblad H 1 The H 101 – P 65+ back integrates fully with the H1 camera and acts as a part of the whole camera system. When no cassette is attached to the Hasselblad camera, the mirror is up and the shutter is open.

  • Page 86: View Camera And Technical Photography

    15.0 View camera and technical photography The Phase One P 65+ back can be used with most wide angle cameras, technical view cameras or large format cameras via camera interface adaptors. The P 65+ back supports most mechanical shutters and some electronic shutters from Horseman, Schneider and other vendors.

  • Page 87: 1-Shot Release

    15.1 1-shot release 1-shot release:The new 1-shot release cable is created to simplify your studio workflow. Connect the flash exit on the shutter, with the multipin entrance on P 65+; let the P 65+ be connected to your flash. 1-shot cable Close the shutter if necessary.
  • Page 88 The optional Phase One FlexAdaptor is available for most large format cameras and comes with a “Phase One Wake Up Cable”. This cable has a small button that is used to wake up the camera before release of the shutter. The Phase One FlexAdaptor also has “Stitch functions”...

  • Page 89: Lens Cast Calibration

    16.0 Lens Cast calibration 16.1 What is Lens Cast? Lens cast may occur if using the P 65+ with wide-angle lenses or on Technical cameras with the possibility to tilt or shift the lens in front of the CCD. Why does it occur? Lens cast occurs as a result of the angle at which the CCD is exposed to light.

  • Page 90: Simple Steps To Calibrate (Mac)

    16.3 4 Simple steps to calibrate (Mac) 1. Hold the calibration plate in front of the fixed lens (as close as possible), and capture. In order to ensure correct exposure you may have to open up a few f-stops or in a very dark setup, light directly onto the plate.

  • Page 91: Maintenance

    17 Maintenance Cleaning the CCD When the Phase One P 65+ is not attached to a camera, the camera back must be protected with the protection plate. Over time dust may accumulate on the IR filter. This will degrade the image quality if not removed.

  • Page 92: Secure Storage System

    18. Secure Storage System 18.1 Secure Storage system “3S” (How does it work?) When a card is inserted into the P–back, a complete disk check for a valid file structure is performed. High GB cards needs slightly longer to load Large Microdrives is significantly slower than CF -cards, If the load time exceeds 2 seconds the progress will be indicated with series of small dots in the disk icon.

  • Page 93: Service And Technical Specifications

    Phase One reserve the right to change or adjust any figure and functionality in future updates, please read any eventual update documentation before installing. Firmware updates will be available on the download area on www. phaseone.com – Or check out the support forum.

  • Page 94: Support And Recommendations

    19.2 Support and recommendations Please check www.phaseone.com for updated support policy By purchase of a Phase One product we guarantee you World Class Support and Service! A Phase One P 65+ is a simple product workflow wise, but the electronic...

  • Page 95: Recommendations

    19.3 Recommendations to create the most smooth workflow in your day, it best to follow these recommendations from Phase One support. Standard Tethered Setup: • max 15’ (4.5m) double shielded firewire cable. • Capture folder on internal Hard Drive • IIQ-L •...

  • Page 96: Technical Specifications

    19.3 Technical specifications All Technical specifications are based on Phase One test standards, and can be changed without notice. Imaging technology Storage security: Operating conditions Phase One Secure Storage System CCD: Full frame CCD technology Temperature: 0º to 40ºC (32º to 122ºF) Lens Factor: Full frame / 1.0 Battery type:...

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