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Phase One A/S
Roskildevej 39
DK-2000 Frederiksberg
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Tel: +45 36 46 01 11
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  • Page 1 Phase One U.S. Roskildevej 39 200 Broadhollow Road, (Suite 312) DK-2000 Frederiksberg Melville, NY 11747-0983 Denmark Tel: +45 36 46 01 11 Tel: 1 631 547-8900 Fax: +45 36 46 02 22 Fax: 1 631 547-9898 e-mail: info@phaseone.dk E-mail: info@phaseone.com www.phaseone.com...
  • Page 2 Layout by annadesign.dk ©2007, Phase One A/S Denmark. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or copied in any way without prior written permission from Phase One. Printed in Denmark. Part #: 80047000 P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Always format your Memory card in the P+ back Please note! General handling guidelines Using cards or microdrives in the card reader Mounting and dismounting Preparing the CF-cards or microdrives Formatting on a Mac OS X computer P+ Series reference manual...
  • Page 5 ISO settings White Balance Custom White Balance Custom white balance from Capture One FileFormat Play Setup Backlight Auto Preview Delete options Brightness Configuration Storage Power Source Format disk Disk Checking Power Save Ready beep Restore def. (Defaults) P+ Series reference manual...
  • Page 6 Camera LCD display Viewfinder information Auto exposure Double exposure protection Image orientation detection IR filter on the CCD Mounting the viewfinder mask Mounting the H 101 - P+ back on the Hasselblad H 1 Use of cables P+ Series reference manual...
  • Page 7 Large format and stitched images (Mac) 4 Simple steps to calibrate ON fixed lenses (Win) Large format and stitched images (Win): 15. mAIntEnAnCE Cleaning the CCD 16. SECURE StORAgE SyStEm Secure Storage system “3S” (How does it work?) P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    This manual “P+ Series - Reference Manual” covers specific P+ Series features and functionality. The P+ Series comes in a suitcase and is ready to be used right out of the box. Phase One is committed to providing the best solution for the professional photographer.

  • Page 10: Unpacking The System

    This makes it easy to fixate these inside the suitcase. 4 dividers are supplied, use a large scissor or hobby knife to cut out one of them into three or four smaller pieces, and use these for splitting the compartments into smaller sections. P+ Series reference manual...
  • Page 11 . UNPACkiNg thE SyStEM P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 12: Charging The Batteries

    •Do not short-circuit the contacts. •Never store the battery connected to the charger for an extensive period of time. •Do not expose to excessive heat or naked flame. •Do not dismantle or carry out any alteration to the product P+ Series reference manual...
  • Page 13 Due to difference in the tolerances of some third party batteries, these may not fit intothe digital back’s battery compartment. Do not try to force a battery into the compartment. When pressing the battery release button it should slide in without problems. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 14: Introduction To The P+ Back

    CF- card slot on the left side of the camera back. The advantages of using it as a fully portable device are obvious, but operating tethered has advantages too. P+ Series reference manual...
  • Page 15 Using the four menu buttons you can setup the preferences for all these operational features. Play Menu I.e. the display time of the images, time before backlight is dimmed, ISO, file format and white balance. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 16: General Hardware Setup

    LED's in the right hand side of the display and you will hear a ready beep. The lights will turn off immediately. This is an indication that the camera is ready to capture. In general, if the LEDs are not illuminated the camera is ready. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 17: Green Led

    This requires some power consumption. On electronically controlled camera bodies the power consumption can be drastically reduced by setting the shutter latency to long latency in the P+ back or inside the P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 18: Double Exposure Protection

    The focusing of the P+ back camera back will be damaged. • It is only possible to remount the filter without dust in between the filter and the CCD if you have access to special clean room facilities. • The Phase One Product Warranty is terminated. P+ Series reference manual...
  • Page 19 P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 20: Quick Start

    Insert CF-Card or connect IEEE1394/FireWire (To shoot tethered directly to the computer) If shooting tethered Launch the Capture One Application Otherwise Shoot the images to CF-card, import them using the Capture One Application and a card-reader. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 21: Setting Up Time And Date

    The time and date is applied to all files captured with the P+ back. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 22: Cf Card Usage

    To eject the card push the small button just above the card once, and an ejecting pin will come out. Pushing this pin all the way back in will eject the card. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 23: Secure Storage System (3S)

    P+ back cluster sizes on the disk is set for best performance. It is however also possible to format the cards on either Mac or Windows, this is explained in the following sections of this chapter. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 24: Please Note

    Windows 2000 requires you to download and install the driver from www.sandisk.com. For information on how to import the files to Phase One Capture One, please consult the Capture One online user guide available under "Capture One Help" in the Help Menu. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 25: Mounting And Dismounting

    Mac HFS, UNIX or NTFS file systems are not supported by the P+ back, and cards with these file systems will not be recognized. The card will have to be formatted in either FAT 16 or FAT 32 using a computer, Mac OS X or Windows. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 26: Formatting On A Mac Os X Computer

    DOS File System. Give the disk a name and click on Erase to erase and format the entire disk for use with the P+ back. Choose "Options" in the formatting dialog to specify a complete and thorough formatting of the media. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 27: Formatting On A Windows Computer

    Autostart (Mac oS X) iPhoto Autostart can be disabled in the Mac system preference. Select "CD's & DVD's" and change the setting for "Picture CD" to either "Ignore" or point it to the Capture One Application you are using. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 28: Navigating The Menu System

    When the P+ back is in its initial state (just after power up) or at the menu systems "home" position (Main screen), the four buttons each has a shortcut assigned. Play, Menu, ISO and WB. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 29: Home Shortcut

    "Enter" button. Exiting the menus is done with the "Exit" button. home shortcut Holding down the "Exit" button for a few seconds will always bring you to the home position or main screen immediately. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 30: Iso And Wb

    Power indicator The below screen dumps illustrates the battery and power mode indicators. This is the initial view that meets the user when switching on the P+ back (not connected to a computer) P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 31: Button Lock Shortcut

    To Unlock the buttons hold down the "Play" button again and tab the "Lock" button twice again. When the buttons are locked, the key icon is displayed just below “WB”. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 32: Play Mode

    Pressing the Play button on the P+ back (top left hand button) will step through the options available in the menu bar. From left to right these are: Review, Zoom and Delete. Pressing the "Enter" button on the P+ back (bottom left hand button) selects the option. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 33: View Modes

    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. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 34: Browsing Inside Zoom

    Up and Down buttons without leaving the Zoom functions. This means that the exact same focus point can be evaluated on several pictures in a row by pressing "Enter" - "Up" or "Enter" - "Down". P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 35: Delete

    Setup", the X and √ confirmation will be skipped, and the image deleted immediately when pressing "Enter" while on the delete menu. Exit the Play mode Exit the Play Setup at any time by holding down the Play button for two seconds. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 36: Menu Mode

    Enter the Capture Setup by pressing the enter button (lower left button) In the Capture Setup you can select ISO, WB, FileFormat or Shutter. by scrolling down with the down button you can select the options. P+ Series reference manual...
  • Page 37 P+ back should be set to "long latency". While short latency will respond immediately to triggering the camera, Long latency will not be that fast, but in return you gain much longer battery power. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 38: Iso Settings

    ISO. When the preferred ISO setting is set press the "Enter" button to confirm the choice (green √ check mark). P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 39: White Balance

    When scrolling to the bottom of the WB options four options are available: “Custom1”, “Custom2”, “Custom3” and “CreateWB…” To make a new custom white balance select CreateWB… and choose which one from the following: “Custom1”, “Custom2” or “Custom3” P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 40: Custom White Balance From Capture One

    Finally Click the “Set as capture white balance” button inside capture One. The P+ back will beep, confirming that the custom white balance is now uploaded, will be applied when the P+ back has been disconnected. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 41: Play Setup

    "Backlight" allows you to setup how many seconds or minutes of inactivity there may be before the light of the display fades. This setting affects the battery life of the P+ back. The more time before light is dimmed, the faster the battery is drained. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 42: Auto Preview

    In Delete options you can setup whether you want an extra confirmation when you delete images (Confirm On - Default), delete images immediately (Confirm Off), or you can disable deleting of images on the P+ back to avoid unintended loss of images. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 43: Brightness

    "Configuration" is used to setup general settings and perform general tasks on the P+ 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. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 44: Storage

    P+ back is empty. The P+ back can also be forced to shoot to either Compact Flash or IEEE 1394/FireWire by selecting the options inside "Storage". P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 45: Power Source

    MacBook or PowerBook. Format disk Selecting "Format disk" will erase the CF-card in the P+ back. The CF-card will be formatted as FAT-32. Please see CF-card section for troubleshooting if your card is not recognized. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 46: Disk Checking

    Auto Shutdown is used to set the time frame before the P+ back Shuts down, when there is no activity. If the P+ back is automatically shut down it can only be woken up by pressing the "Power" button. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 47: Ready Beep

    Left side buttons will step through the hours, minutes and seconds field, while the right up and down buttons can be used to set the value of the fields. The time and date is applied to all files captured with the P+ back. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 48: Language

    Currently (When this manual was written) the following languages are supported on the P+: English (default), Japanese, Chinese (Simplified), French, Italian, German and Spanish. If there is sufficient request for more languages, these might be made available through a Firmware upgrade. P+ Series reference manual...
  • Page 49 Firmware might be made available in the download section at www.phaseone.com Before contacting your dealer or Phase One Support please make sure to have access to the "About "box or write down the entire contents of the "About" box. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 50: P+ Back - Mamiya 645 Afd

    P+ back to Long latency, and thereby preserve battery life. Remember though that this will slow down the response time when shooting. To learn how to setup latency please consult the Menu mode section P+ Series reference manual...
  • Page 51 CF-Card eject button Camera back detach button Display IEEE1394/ FireWire port Shutter sync port Flash Sync port Power button To release the battery press the battery release button and slide the battery down and out of the compartment. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 52: Mounting The P+ Back On The Mamiya 645Afd

    (The same procedure is recommended by Mamiya for all film cassettes) Press and hold down the "Detach" button while connecting the upper part Place the P+ back firmly in the bottom locking mechanism P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 53: Mounting The Viewfinder Mask

    Please refer to the Mamiya 645 AFD manual detailing “Changing the focus screen” before the focus screen is mounted. The black mark on the mask must point towards the left front corner of the bracket. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 54: Image Orientation

    Studio flash sync on the AFd body When using the P+ back on a Mamiya AFD body, the flash sync should be connected to the Mamiya body. The flash connector on the P+ back is for use with large format cameras only. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 55: T-Mode On The Mamiya 645Afd

    When using the Mamiya 645 AFD the mode selector should be placed in M (Manual mode) and the focus type selector should also be in the M position. It is not possible for the camera to measure light or focus when the mirror is up. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 56: Mamiya Rz67 Pro Iid

    Even if the P+ back is turned off, the battery will drain slowly if selector is not at the orange dot. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 57: Studio Flash Sync On The Rz Lens Shutter

    Default your P+ back is set to Short latency, which means that the P+ back will respond fast on triggering at the cost of battery time. To learn how to setup latency please consult the Menu mode section. P+ Series reference manual...
  • Page 58 Part# 50300143 Multi connector to Lens sync (for use with Large format - in two shot mode) Part# 50300144 From multi connector to mini jack female (for use with Large format wakeup cable or Kapture Group one shot adaptor cable) P+ Series reference manual...
  • Page 59 P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 60: P+ Back For Hasselblad

    The Phase One P+ back can be mounted on a wide range of Hasselblad cameras including Hasselblad 555 ELD, 553 ELX, 501 CM, 503 CW as well as Mamiya RZ67 Pro II and 4” x 5” view cameras via an optional Phase One FlexAdaptor. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 61: Mounting The Viewfinder Mask

    After the Phase One viewfinder mask is positioned in the bracket, place the Hasselblad focusing screen on top of the mask and slide the viewfinder toP+ back into place. P+ Series reference manual...
  • Page 62 Place the Bottom of the P+ back in the locking mechanism. Press the metal button in the top with your thumb and tip the upper end in place. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 63: Mounting The P+ Back Vertically

    (S or RS modes). The camera should be set to AS, A or 0 mode. Also make sure that the lens is not jammed when connecting the flash sync cable to the Phase One P+ back. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 64: Camera Body Specifics

    Flash cable connects to the connector on the P+ back For tethered capture to a computer - plug in a IEEE1394/ FireWire cable in the back. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 65: Hasselblad 555 Eld

    This on the cost of response time. To learn how to setup latency please consult the Menu mode section No Motor cable on  ELd A motor cable is not required when using the camera on an Hasselblad 555 ELD body. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 66: Hasselblad 553 Elx

    While using the Hasselblad 553 ELX you should set the Shutter latency to ”Short latency” It is possible to use "Long latency" mode on this camera when using a motor cable and only using the capture button inside the Capture One Application. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 67: Hasselblad 501 Cm And 503 Cw Without Winder

    LED on the back of the camera back while you slowly press the mechanical trigger on the camera body. You can safely press the button all the way in the moment the LED flashes. ”Mirror Up” is not supported when using "Long Latency". P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 68: Hasselblad 503 Cw With Winder Cw

    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+ back. If you are using a 503 CW winder you could set the Shutter latency to ”Short latency” P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 69: Mamiya Rz67 Pro Ii Adaptor

    The camera must be set to multiple exposures when using this adaptor. The multiple exposure selector (M) is located on the side of the camera body just above the cocking lever with the film back revolve switch (R). Move the selector to the M position. P+ Series reference manual...
  • Page 70 If you are using the Mamiya RZ Pro II adaptor you should set the Shutter latency to ”Short latency” It is possible to use Long latency on this camera, but only when shooting tethered from the Capture One Application using the capture button. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 71: Cables Shipping With P+ Back For Hasselblad

    Part# 50300143 Multi connector to Lens sync (for use with Large format - in two shot mode) Part# 50300144 From multi connector to mini jack female (for use with Large format wakeup cable or Kapture Group one shot adaptor cable). P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 72: H 101 - P+ Back

    The functionality of the Phase One H 101 - P+ back is well integrated with the Hasselblad H1 camera. The H 101 - P+ back camera back communicates with the H1 camera through a fast internal electrical computer interface. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 73: Camera Lcd Display

    Camera back ISO setting is displayed. ISO 50, 100, 200 or 400, 800 can be set on the camera back or in the Capture One Application if shooting tethered. Error messages like ”Storage media full” will also be displayed. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 74: Viewfinder Information

    During this short period of time the CCD must be protected from light exposure. The H 101 - P+ back ensures a safe emptying of the CCD by ignoring the shutter release from the Hasselblad camera. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 75: Image Orientation Detection

    • It is only possible to remount the filter without dust in between the filter and the CCD if you have access to special clean room facilities. • The Phase One Product Warranty is terminated. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 76: Mounting The Viewfinder Mask

    Lift the mask up by pulling the small tap in the upper right corner as shown above. Remove the protecting tape from the Phase One viewfinder mask. Place it in the bay and reinsert the Hasselblad Viewfinder on top of it. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 77: Mounting The H 101 - P+ Back On The Hasselblad H

    It is important to ensure that the bottom part of the H 101 - P+ back camera back is pressed well into the locking mechanism before the upper locking mechanism is pressed together. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 78: Use Of Cables

    Hasselblad H 1. The flash sync connector on the Camera back is only intended for use with a Phase One FlexAdaptor, or other large format adaptors. P+ Series reference manual...
  • Page 79 Part# 50300143 Multi connector to Lens sync (for use with Large format – in two shot mode) Part# 50300144 From multi connector to mini jack female (for use with Large format wakeup cable or Kapture Group one shot adaptor cable) P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 80: P+ Back For Contax

    ISO setting. The auto exposure of the CONTAX 645 camera uses the ISO value set in the P+ back, or when shooting tethered, in the Capture One application. The ISO can be set to 50, 100, 200 400 or even 800. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 81: Double Exposure Protection

    CCd The IR filter (Phase One TG1 Infrared cut-off filter) is placed on top of the CCD. The filter may not be removed for several reasons. • The focusing of the P+ back will be damaged. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 82: Mounting The Focusing Screen

    Manual “Replacing Focusing Screen” before the focusing screen is mounted. Slide the VIewfinder back to remove it and pull up the CONTAX Viewfinder glass. Insert the Phase One Viewfinder mask and reinsert the CONTAX viewfinder glass on top. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 83: Mounting The P+ Back To The Contax

    To avoid that the P+ back is released by mistake from the camera house, the lock button on the side of the P+ back can be used to lock the C645 locking mechanism. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 84: Use Of Flash Sync Cable

    CONTAX 645 camera house. The flash sync cable must NOT be connected to the P+ back. This connecter is only to be used when operated on a Large format camera with the Phase One FlexAdaptor. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 85: Operating The Camera From The Host Computer

    The supplied release cable must be connected between the multiple pin connector on the P+ back and the mini-jack connector placed at the bottom of the handgrip on the CONTAX camera house. Bulb capture is not supported on Contax. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 86: Ttl Flash

    Part# 50300144 From multi connector to mini jack female (for use with Large format wakeup cable or Kapture Group one shot adaptor cable) Part# 50300154 From multi connector to mini jack on the Contax handgrip (used to enable Host Capture from Computer) P+ Series reference manual...
  • Page 87 P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 88: Large Format Photography

    “ready” signal. If for some reason it is not possible to fire the shutter twice within the time limit, the camera will send a time-out error message to the screen. Multi connector sync cable Part # 50300143 P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 89: Shutter Latency Settings

    If using the P+ back as a manual two shooter, where the first shot will power up the P+ back, and the second will make the exposure, you should use “Long latency”. To learn how to setup latency please consult the Menu mode section. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 90: 14. Lens Cast

    Phase One provides a solution in the Capture one software that helps you get rid of the lens cast. We call it: Lens Cast Calibration (LCC). By holding an opal white P+ Series reference manual...
  • Page 91 Give the calibration file a name that corresponds to the lens in use or the set-up (e.g. 45mmDaylight) Select the calibration file: “45mmDaylight” from the “Lens CC” drop-down list and click “Set as default for new Captures”. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 92: Large Format And Stitched Images (Mac)

    Click on the left-side center of the right side calibration file and apply that gray balance to all images by clicking the “Apply to all selected” (remember to only select apply gray balance in the dialog). P+ Series reference manual...
  • Page 93 1. LENS CASt PLEASE NOTE: As soon as grey calibration is done and the calibration files are saved and appear in the Lens CC drop- down box the calibration files can be deleted from the thumbnail window. P+ Series reference manual...
  • Page 94 When using LCC in combination with large format capture and image stitching you must capture one calibration file per image and make sure that you match the calibration file to the right image prior to stitching. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 95: Large Format And Stitched Images (Win)

    A simple way to white balance is to select all images in the thumbnail window and click on the left-side center of the right side calibration file and apply that white balance to all images by clicking the “Apply this White Balance to the current selection of captures”. P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 96: 15. Maintenance

    However, over time dust may accumulate on the IR filter. This will degrade the image quality if not removed. Please follow the directions included in the CCD cleaning kit in the P+ back suitcase. P+ Series reference manual...
  • Page 97 1. MAiNtENANCE P+ Series reference manual...

  • Page 98: 16. Secure Storage System

    Large Microdrives are experienced as slow, but a progress bar showing the status if the time exceeds 2 seconds The progress of a disk check is indicated with series of small dots in the disk icon. CF slot empty Disk check in progress P+ Series reference manual...
  • Page 99 Ejecting a card while in a writing session will no longer damage the file structure of the entire CF-card, only the affected buffer of images. No other digital back or DSLR camera has this level of storage security! P+ Series reference manual...
  • Page 100 P+ SERiES tEChNiCAL SPECiFiCAtioNS P+ Series reference manual...
  • Page 101 P+ SERiES tEChNiCAL SPECiFiCAtioNS P+ Series reference manual...

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