Phase One (company)

Phase One A/S
Company type	Aktieselskab
Industry	Digital imaging
Founded	Denmark (1994)
Headquarters	Copenhagen, Denmark
Key people	Samir Léhaff, Founder ; Henrik O. Håkonsson, CEO
Products	Cameras, Digital backs, Lenses, RAW Processing Software, Photo management software, Camera control software
Revenue	DKK 413 million (2015)
Operating income	DKK 168 million (2015)
Net income	DKK 22 million (2015)
Number of employees	300
Parent	Axcel
Subsidiaries	Phase One U.S ; Phase One Germany ; Phase One China ; Phase One Japan ; Leaf Imaging/Phase One Israel ; Mamiya Digital Imaging
Website	www.phaseone.com
	Footnotes /references; Company is partially an employee owned organization.

Last updated October 19, 2024

Phase One A/S is a Danish company specializing in high-end digital photography equipment and software. It manufactures open platform based medium format camera systems and solutions.^{[ buzzword ]} Its RAW processing software, Capture One, supports many DSLRs besides their backs.

PODAS workshops (Phase One Digital Artist Series) is a series of worldwide photography workshops designed for digital photographers interested in working with medium format, high-resolution cameras. PODAS is a part of the Phase One educational division. Each attendee receives a Phase One digital camera system for the duration of the workshop.^[2]

On 18 February 2014, it was announced that UK-based private equity firm Silverfleet Capital would acquire a 60% majority stake in the company.^[3]

On 17 June 2019, Phase One A/S was once again sold, this time to the Danish investment company Axcel.^[4]

Products

Cameras

In 2009, Phase One purchased a major stake in Japanese Mamiya and the two companies developed products together. The following cameras are currently produced and sold by Phase One:

Phase One XC
Phase One XT
Phase One XF
Phase One 645DF+ (discontinued)
Phase One 645DF (discontinued)
Phase One 645AF (discontinued)
Phase One iXM (aerial, surveillance and UAV operations)
Phase One iXA (Aerial)
Phase One iXG (Reproduction)
Phase One iXR (Reproduction)
Phase One iXU (aerial, surveillance and UAV operations)
Phase One iXU-RS (aerial, surveillance and UAV operations)
Phase One iXU-RS1900 (Fully self contained dual camera solution^{[ buzzword ]})
Phase One iXM
Phase One iXM-RS
Phase One iXM-MV (Machine Vision)
Phase One iXH (Reproduction)
Phase One iXM-SP (Made for Low Earth Orbit)

The Phase One 645DF+ and 645DF cameras are medium format cameras which support both focal plane and leaf shutter lenses with shutter speeds ranging from 1/4000s to 60 minutes and flash synchronization up to 1/1600 sec.^[5]^[6] Among the new features on the 645DF+ are:^[5]

Fast and accurate auto focus especially in low contrast environments
Custom focus fine-tuning adjustment
Rechargeable Li-ion battery with up to 10,000 captures on one charge
Rugged construction for high volume production use

The Phase One V-Grip Air vertical grip is compatible with the 645DF+/645DF. The V-Grip Air supports a Profoto Air flash trigger for wireless flash synchronization.^[7]

The 645DF+/645DF supports digital back interfaces including the IQ and P+ series digital backs as well as 3rd party digital backs from Hasselblad, Leaf and others.

In 2012, Phase One released two specialty cameras: iXR^[8] which is made specifically for reproduction and iXA^[9] which is made specifically for aerial photography. Both uses the 645 lenses as the normal 645 cameras. Main difference on this camera is they have no viewfinder and very few mechanical moving parts.

In 2013, Phase One signed a collaborative distribution agreement with Digital Transitions (DT) to deliver advanced digitization solutions^{[ buzzword ]} for cultural heritage preservation imaging projects worldwide (Repro camera solutions^{[ buzzword ]}). The range of Digital Transitions digitization equipment includes a multitude of reprographic benches, purpose-built reprographic cameras, specialized book copy stations, film scanning kits, and accessories that are designed to host the line of Phase One digital capture hardware and Capture One software.

In 2014, Phase One launched a medium format digital back with a CMOS/active pixel sensor: The IQ250. All Phase One digital backs launched prior to the IQ250 have sensors based on the CCD (Charge-coupled device) technology.^{[ citation needed ]}

In 2015, Phase One introduced the XF camera system. It is a new digital camera platform, medium format system built with the intention to upgrade it over a series of updates throughout the product lifetime. At the same time, the IQ3 series digital backs were introduced. This included the IQ3 50MP based on the previous IQ250, the IQ3 60MP based on the previous IQ260 and the newly introduced IQ3 80MP which includes a new CCD (Charge-coupled device) sensor exclusive to Phase One.^{[ citation needed ]}

Lenses

The 645DF / DF+ / XF is compatible with the following lenses:

Phase One Digital focal plane lenses
Schneider Kreuznach leaf shutter lenses
Mamiya 645 AF lenses
Mamiya 645 manual lenses (mechanical lens modification is required for the Phase One XF)
Compatible with Hasselblad V and Pentacon 6 (via multimount adaptor)^[10]

Phase One

Focal length	Maximum Aperture range	Designator	Optical Construction	Shutter speed	Minimum focusing distance	Filter thread	Equivalent 35mm Focal Length	Dimension	Weight
28mm	f/4.5–32	AF Aspherical	14 elements, 10 groups	N/A	35 cm /1.15 ft	Rear sheet filter / Optional LEE SW150 filter	17mm	136 x 90mm / 5.35 x 3. 54"	886g / 31.01 oz. 1.9 lbs.
35mm	f/3.5–22	AF	9 elements, 5 groups	N/A	35 cm / 1.15 ft	77mm	22mm	62mm x 84mm 2.4” x 3.3”	480g
45mm	f/2.8–22	AF	9 elements, 7 groups	N/A	45 cm / 1.4 ft.	67mm	29mm	49.5 x 77mm / 1.9 x 3"	492 g. / 17.35 oz. / 1.1 lbs.
80mm	f/2.8.5–22	AF	6 elements, 5 groups	N/A	70 cm / 2.3 ft.	67mm	50mm	51.5 x 80.5mm / 2 x 3.2"	330 g. / 0.7 lbs / 11.6 oz.
120mm	f/4–22	MF Macro	9 elements, 8 groups	N/A	40 cm / 1.3 ft.	67mm	73mm	111 x 83mm / 4.4 x 3.25"	835 g. / 1.8 lbs / 29.2 oz.
120mm	f/4–22	AF Macro	9 elements, 8 groups	N/A	0.37 m / 1.21 ft	72mm	73mm	107 x 91 mm / 4.2 x 3.6 "	960 g / 2.12 lbs. /33.86 oz.
120mm	f/5.6-22	TS (Tilt/Shift)	6 elements, 4 groups	N/A	0.84m	104mm	72mm	135 x 106 mm
150mm	f/2.8–22	AF IF	8 elements, 7 groups	N/A	100 cm / 3.3 ft.	72mm	93mm	120 x 85mm / 4.7 x 33"	780 g. / 1.7 lbs / 27.03 oz.
75-150mm	f/4.5-32	AF Zoom	11 elements, 10 groups	N/A	1.00m / 3.3 ft.	77mm	47mm-93mm	145 x 86mm 7 5.7 x 3.4"	1114 g. / 2.5 lbs / 38.99 oz.

Schneider Kreuznach

Focal length	Maximum Aperture range	Designator	Optical Construction	Shutter speed	Minimum focusing distance	Filter thread	Equivalent 35mm Focal Length	Dimension	Weight
28mm	f/4.5–32	LS Aspherical	14 elements, 10 groups	1/1600	35 cm /1.15 ft	Rear sheet filter / Optional LEE SW150 filter	17mm	90 x 136mm / 3.5 x 5.5”	1100g /2.43bs / 38.80 oz.
55mm	f/2.8–32	LS	7 elements, 6 groups	1/1600	45 cm / 1.47 ft.	72mm	34mm	77.6 x 86.5mm / 3 x 3.4	660 g / 1.3 lbs. / 21.15 oz.
80mm	f/2.8–22	LS	6 elements, 5 groups	1/1600	70 cm / 2.3 ft.	72mm	50mm	64.4 x 86.5 / 2.5 x 3.4"	500g / 1.1 lbs. / 17.6 oz.
110mm	f/2.8–22	LS	6 elements, 5 groups	1/1600	90 cm / 2.9 ft.	72mm	68mm	83.3 x 86.5mm / 3.2 x 3.4"	700g / 1.5 lbs. / 24.69 oz
150mm	f/3.5–32	LS	5 elements, 5 groups	1/1600	150 cm / 4.92 ft.	72mm	96mm	87.1 x 86.5mm / 3.4 x 3.4"	652g / 1.43 lbs. / 22.99 oz.
240mm	f/4.5–22	LS IF	8 elements, 8 groups	1/1000	170 cm /5.58 ft	86mm	149mm	169 x 104.5mm / 6.7 x 4.1”	1600g /3.53bs / 56.44 oz.
40-80mm	f/4–32 / 5.6–45	LS	15 elements, 11 groups	1/1600	0.60m / 1.97 ft.	105mm	25mm-50mm	5.90 x 4.40 " / 150 x 111 mm	4.1 lbs. / 1860 g / 65.60 oz.
75-150mm	f/4–22 / 5.6-45	LS	11 elements, 10 groups	1/1600	1.00m / 3.28 ft.	95mm	47mm-93mm	172 x 105.5mm / 6.8 x 4.2”	1800g / 3.96 lb / 63.49 oz.

Focal length	Maximum Aperture range	Designator	Optical Construction	Shutter speed	Minimum focusing distance	Filter thread	Equivalent 35mm Focal Length	Dimension	Weight
35mm	f/3.5–32	LS Blue Ring	11 elements, 8 groups	1/1600	0.5m / 1.64 ft	105mm	22mm	111mm x 119mm, 4.4" x 4.7"	1370g
45mm	f/3.5–32	LS Blue Ring	10 elements, 7 groups	1/1600	55 cm / 1.80 ft	95mm	28mm	101 x 122.9mm /4.0 x 4.8”
55mm	f/2.8–32	LS Blue Ring	7 elements, 6 groups	1/1600	45 cm / 1.47 ft.	72mm	34mm	77.6 x 86.5mm / 3 x 3.4	660 g / 1.3 lbs. / 21.15 oz.
80mm	f/2.8–22	LS Blue Ring	6 elements, 5 groups	1/1600	70 cm / 2.3 ft.	72mm	50mm	64.4 x 86.5 / 2.5 x 3.4"	500g / 1.1 lbs. / 17.6 oz.
80mm Mark II	f/2.8–32	LS Blue Ring	8 elements, 6 groups	1/1600	70 cm / 2.3 ft.	72mm	50mm	85.4 x 87.2 / 3.4 x 3.4"	765g / 1.69 lbs.
110mm	f/2.8–22	LS Blue Ring	6 elements, 5 groups	1/1600	90 cm / 2.9 ft.	72mm	68mm	83.3 x 86.5mm / 3.2 x 3.4"	700g / 1.5 lbs. / 24.69 oz
120mm	f/4–22	LS Macro Blue Ring	9 elements, 8 groups	1/1600	40 cm / 1.3 ft.	86mm	73mm	111 x 83mm / 4.4 x 3.25"	835 g. / 1.8 lbs / 29.2 oz.
150mm	f/3.5–32	LS Blue Ring	5 elements, 5 groups	1/1600	150 cm / 4.92 ft.	72mm	96mm	87.1 x 86.5mm / 3.4 x 3.4"	652g / 1.43 lbs. / 22.99 oz.
150mm	f/2.8–22	LS IF Blue Ring	8 elements, 7 groups	1/1600	1.0m / 3.28 ft	95mm	96mm	115 x 141.6mm /4.5 x 5.6”	1.658g / 3.65 lb
240mm	f/4.5–22	LS IF Blue Ring	8 elements, 8 groups	1/1000	170 cm /5.58 ft	86mm	149mm	169 x 104.5mm / 6.7 x 4.1”	1600g /3.53bs / 56.44 oz.
40-80mm	f/4–32 / 5.6–45	LS Blue Ring	15 elements, 11 groups	1/1600	0.60m / 1.97 ft.	105mm	25mm-50mm	5.90 x 4.40 " / 150 x 111 mm	4.1 lbs. / 1860 g / 65.60 oz.
75-150mm	f/4–22 / 5.6-45	LS Blue Ring	11 elements, 10 groups	1/1600	1.00m / 3.28 ft.	95mm	47mm-93mm	172 x 105.5mm / 6.8 x 4.2”	1800g / 3.96 lb / 63.49 oz.

Rodenstock

Phase One XT compatible lenses

Focal length	Designator	Maximum Aperture range	Glass manufacturar	Shutter speed	Filter thread
23mm	HR Digaron S	f/5.6–22	Rodenstock	1/1000	72mm
32mm	HR Digaron W	f/4–22	Rodenstock	1/1000	86mm
40mm Tilt	HR Digaron W	f/4–22	Rodenstock	1/1000	67mm
50mm	HR Digaron W	f/4–22	Rodenstock	1/1000	67mm
70mm	HR Digaron W	f/5.6–22	Rodenstock	1/1000	58mm
90mm	HR Digaron W	f/5.6–22	Rodenstock	1/1000	72mm
150mm	HO-S SB	f/5.6–22	Phase One	1/1000	72mm

*In addition, any medium or large format lens which has sufficient image circle and resolution with the Cambo lens mount

Industrial lenses

RS Lenses compatible with iXM-RS

Focal length	Maximum Aperture range	Glass manufacturar	Shutter speed	Filter thread	Weight
32mm	f/4–22	Rodenstock	1/2500	86mm	970g
40mm	f/4–22	Rodenstock	1/2500	67mm	730g
50mm	f/4–22	Rodenstock	1/2500	67mm	800g
70mm	f/5.6–22	Rodenstock	1/2500	58mm	580g
90mm	f/5.6–22	Rodenstock	1/2500	72mm	1150g
110mm	f/4–22	Schneider-Kreuznach	1/2500	58mm	620g
150mm	f/5.6–22	Schneider-Kreuznach	1/2500	67mm	1150g
180mm	f/6.3–22	Rodenstock	1/2000	67mm	1400g

RSM lenses compatible with iXM

Focal length	Maximum Aperture range	Focus distance	Glass manufacturar	Shutter speed	Filter thread	Weight
35mm	f/5.6–22	Infinity	Phase One	1/2500	58mm	540g
80mm	f/5.6–22	Infinity	Phase One	1/2500	58mm	470g
80mm AF	f/5.6–22	3m to Infinity	Phase One	1/2500	58mm	630g
150mm AF	f/5.6–22	10m to Infinity	Phase One	1/2500	58mm	744g
300mm	f/8–32	10m to Infinity	Phase One	1/2000	86mm	1900g

Lenses for iXM-MV NOTE: iXM-MV is also compatible with Schneider-Kreuznach medium format lenses

Focal length	Maximum Aperture range	Focus distance	Glass manufacturar	Shutter speed	Filter thread	Weight
60mm	f/4–22	334mm to Infinity	Linos	N/A	60mm	240g
100mm	f/4–22	570mm to Infinity	Linos	N/A	M58X0.75 mm	340g
105mm	f/5.6–22	183mm to 241mm	Linos	N/A	M43X0.75 mm	360g
105mm Float	f/5.6–16	100mm to 417mm	Linos	N/A	M43X0.75 mm	360g

Digital backs

IQ4 series

Model	Sensor sizex	Sensor type	Resolution	Active pixels	ISO range	Dynamic range (Extended Mode / Normal)	Frames per Second LS/FP (IIQs FPS)	Lens conversion factor	Display	Storage	Host connection	Released
IQ4 150MP	53.4 × 40 mm	CMOS	151 MP 16-bit	14204 × 10652	50–25600	15/14.5 f-stops	1.2 / 1.4 (2.5)	1.0	3.2-inch 1.5-megapixel Retina-type multi touchscreen	XQD and SD Card (CFExpress supported as of Firmware 8)	USB-C, Ethernet and WiFi	2018
IQ4 150MP Achromatic	53.4 × 40 mm	CMOS	151 MP 16-bit	14204 × 10652	200–102400	15/14.5 f-stops	1.2 / 1.4 (2.5)	1.0				2018
IQ4 100MP Trichromatic	53.7 × 40.4 mm	CMOS	101 MP, 16-bit	11608 × 8708	35–12800	15 f-stops	0.7 / 1.4	1.0				2018

IQ3 series

Model	Sensor size	Sensor type	Resolution (Sensor+ mode)	Active pixels	ISO range (Sensor+ mode)	Dynamic range	Frames per Second (Sensor+ mode)	Lens conversion factor	Display	Storage	Host connection	Released
IQ3 100MP Trichromatic	53.7 × 40.4 mm	CMOS	101 MP (N/A), 16-bit	11608 × 8708	35–12800 (N/A)	15 f-stops	0.7 / 1.4 / N/A	1.0	3.2-inch 1.5-megapixel Retina-type touchscreen	CF up to UDMA 7	IEEE 1394b Firewire800, USB3 / USB2 and WiFi	2017
IQ3 100MP Achromatic	53.7 × 40.4 mm	CMOS	101 MP (N/A), 16-bit	11608 × 8708	200–51200 (N/A)	15 f-stops	0.6 / 1.1 / N/A	1.0				2017
IQ3 100MP	53.7 × 40.4 mm	CMOS	101 MP (N/A), 16-bit	11608 × 8708	50–12800 (N/A)	15 f-stops	0.7 / 1.4 / N/A	1.0				2016
IQ3 80MP	53.7 × 40.4 mm	CCD	80 MP (20 MP), 16-bit	10328 × 7760	50–800 (140 - 3200)	13 f-stops	0.8 / N/A / 1.1	1.0				2015
IQ3 60MP	53.9 × 40.4 mm	CCD	60.5 MP (15 MP), 16-bit	8984 × 6732	50–800 (200 - 3200)	13 f-stops	1.0 / N/A / 1.4	1.0				2015
IQ3 50MP	44.0 × 33.0 mm	CMOS	51 MP (N/A), 14-bit	8280 × 6208	100 - 6400	14 f-stops	N/A / 1.8 / N/A	1.3				2015

IQ2 series

Model	Sensor size	Sensor type	Resolution (Sensor+ mode)	Active pixels	ISO range (Sensor+ mode)	Dynamic range	Frames per Second (Sensor+ mode)	Lens conversion factor	Display	Storage	Host connection	Released
IQ280	53.7 × 40.4 mm	CCD	80 MP (20 MP), 16-bit	10328 × 7760	35–800 (140 - 3200)	13 f-stops	0.7 / (0.9)	1.0	3.2-inch 1.5-megapixel Retina-type touchscreen	CF up to UDMA 6	IEEE 1394b Firewire800, USB3 / USB2 and WiFi	2013
IQ260	53.9 × 40.4 mm	CCD	60.5 MP (15 MP), 16-bit	8984 × 6732	50–800 (200 - 3200)	13 f-stops	1.0 / (1.4)	1.0				2013
IQ260 Achromatic	53.9 × 40.4 mm	CCD	60.5 MP (N/A), 16-bit	8984 × 6732	50–800 (200 - 3200)	13 f-stops	1.0 / (1.4)	1.0				2013
IQ250	44.0 × 33.0 mm	CMOS	50.0 MP (N/A), 14-bit	8280 × 6208	100 - 6400	14 f-stops	1.2	1.3				2014

IQ1 series

An 80 MP photo taken with an IQ180 digital back (color-profile not handled correctly by some browsers)

The IQ series Phase One backs included many industry-first innovations. It was the first camera series to utilize a USB 3 connection. At the time of the release, this was not very widespread, but did allow for backwards compatibility with USB 2.0. It was also the first camera series to include a high resolution multi-touch display, similar to the "Retina" screen used in the iPhone 4.^[11]

Model	Sensor size	Sensor type	Resolution (Sensor+ mode)	Active pixels	ISO range (Sensor+ mode)	Dynamic range	Frames per Second (Sensor+ mode)	Lens conversion factor	Display	Storage	Host connection	Released
IQ1 100MP	53.7 × 40.4 mm	CMOS	101 MP (N/A), 16-bit	11608 × 8708	50–12800 (N/A)	15 f-stops	0.7 / (N/A)	1.0	3.2-inch 1.5-megapixel Retina-type touchscreen	CF up to UDMA 6	IEE1394b Firewire800, USB3 / USB2	2016
IQ180	53.7 × 40.4 mm	CCD	80 MP (20 MP), 16-bit	10328 × 7760	35–800 (140 - 3200)	12.5 f-stops	0.7 / (0.9)	1.0				2011
IQ160	53.9 × 40.4 mm	CCD	60.5 MP (15 MP), 16-bit	8984 × 6732	50–800 (200 - 3200)	12.5 f-stops	1.0 / (1.4)	1.0				2011
IQ150	44.0 × 33.0 mm	CMOS	50.0 MP (N/A), 14-bit	8280 × 6208	100 - 6400	14 f-stops	1.2	1.3				2014
IQ140	43.9 × 32.9 mm	CCD	40 MP (10 MP), 16-bit	7320 × 5484	50–800 (200 - 3200)	12 f-stops	1.2 / (1.8)	1.3				2011

P+ series

The P+ series are similar to the normal P series but have higher capture speeds, better response to long exposure times, and add Live Preview, which allows the user to focus and compose on a monitor while tethered. Also, a new high resolution LCD screen was implemented with better resolution and luminance.

Model	Sensor size	Resolution (Sensor+ mode)	Active pixels	ISO range (Sensor+ mode)	Dynamic range	Frames per Second (Sensor+ mode)	Lens conversion factor	Display	Storage	Host connection	Released
P65+	53.9 × 40.4mm	60.5 MP (15 MP), 16-bit	8984 × 6732	50–800 (200-3200)	12.5 f-stops	1.0 / (1.4)	1.0	2.2-inch 230,000 px TFT	CF	IEEE 1394 Firewire	2008
P45+	49.1 × 36.8 mm	39 MP, 16-bit	7216 × 5412	50–800	12 f-stops	0.67	1.15				2007
P40+	43.9 × 32.9 mm	40 MP (10 MP), 16-bit	7320 × 5484	50–800 (200 - 3200)	12 f-stops	1.2 / (1.8)	1.25				2009
P30+	44.2 × 33.1 mm	31.6 MP, 16-bit	6496 × 4872	100–1600	12 f-stops	0.8	1.25				2007
P25+	48.9 × 36.7 mm	22 MP, 16-bit	5436 × 4080	50–800	12 f-stops	0.67	1.15				2007
P21+	44.2 × 33.1 mm	18 MP, 16-bit	4904 × 3678	100–800	12 f-stops	1.25	1.25				2007
P20+	36.9 × 36.9 mm	16 MP, 16-bit	4080 × 4080	50–800	12 f-stops	0.87	1.5				2007

P series

The P series are fully untethered backs available for many different camera mounts.

Model	Sensor size	Resolution	Active pixels	ISO range	Dynamic range	Frames per Second	Lens conversion factor	Display	Storage	Host connection	Released
P45	49.1 × 36.8 mm	39 MP, 16-bit	7216 × 5412	50–400	12 f-stops	0,58	1.15	2.2-inch 116,000 px TFT	CF	IEEE 1394 Firewire	2005
P30	44.2 × 33.1 mm	31.6 MP, 16-bit	6496 × 4872	100–800	12 f-stops	0,67	1.25				2005
P25	48.9 × 36.7 mm	22 MP, 16-bit	5436 × 4080	50–800	12 f-stops	0,58	1.15				2004
P21	44.2 × 33.1 mm	18 MP, 16-bit	4904 × 3678	100–800	12 f-stops	1,0	1.25				2005
P20	36.9 × 36.9 mm	16 MP, 16-bit	4080 × 4080	50–800	12 f-stops	0,7	1.5				2004

H series

The H series are tethered backs available for many different camera mounts. Camera back connects through standard 6pin IEEE 1394. Originally this type of camera back was released as the "Lightphase", a continuation of Phase One's previous tradition of using the name "phase" in the name of the product. This changed with the release of the "H20", which was originally called "Lightphase H20" but the name was changed to "Phase One H20" for better brand recognition.

Model	Sensor size	Resolution	Active pixels	ISO range	Dynamic range	Frames per Second	Lens conversion factor	Display	Storage	Host connection	Released
H25	48.9 × 36.7 mm	22 MP, 16-bit	5436 × 4080	50–400	12 f-stops	0,5	1.15	N/A	N/A	IEEE 1394 Firewire	2003
H20	36.9 × 36.9 mm	16 MP, 16-bit	4080 × 4080	50–100	12 f-stops	0,33	1.5				2001
H101 / H10	36.9 × 24.6 mm	11 MP, 16-bit	3992 × 2656	50–400			1.65				2002
H5/H10	36 × 24 mm	6 MP, 16-bit	3056 × 2032	50–100			1.65				2002
Lightphase	36 × 24 mm	6 MP, 16-bit	3056 × 2032	50–100			1.65				1998

Scan backs

The Scan backs are tethered digital scan backs. All use SCSI connection except for PowerPhase FX, which uses IEEE 1394 "Firewire". The very early models, which were known as the CB6x (StudioKit) and FC70 (PhotoPhase), were made in plastic and had an external control unit that connected to a computer through NuBus.

Model	Sensor size	Resolution	ISO range	Host connection	Released
PowerPhase FX/FX+	12,600 steps × 10,500 pixels	132 MP, 14-bit	100–1600	IEEE 1394 Firewire	2000
PowerPhase	7,000 steps × 7,000 pixels	36 MP, 12-bit	N/A	SCSI	1997
PhotoPhase	7,200 steps × 5,000 pixels	36 MP, 10-bit	N/A		1996
StudioKit	3,600 steps × 2,500 pixels	9 MP, 10-bit	N/A		1996

XF Camera System feature updates

The XF Camera System is upgradable and received various planned new features and functionality over its product lifetime.

Feature Update #1 - October 2015
- Vibration Delay, Bullseye Level Tool, Hyperfocal Point Tool, Capture One Focus Step
Feature Update #2 - March 2016
- Focus Stacking Tool, Timelapse Tool, HAP-1 Update, OneTouch UI
Feature Update #3 - October 2016
- Profoto Air Tool, Electronic Shutter, Flash Analysis, Icon Control
Feature Update #4 - September 2017
- Autofocus & Recompose, Automatic Focus Stack Calculator, Focus Trim Tool, Vibration Analysis
Creative Control Enhancement (Feature Update #5) - July 2019
- Automated Frame Averaging, Custom IQ Styles, Storage Flexibility Options (IQ4 Only)
XT Update Package (Feature Update #6) - October 2019
- Update to support the new XT body and lenses (IQ4 Only)
Phase One Lab update (Feature Update #7) - March 2020
- Support for new Dual Exposure+ (IQ4-150 Only)
Feature Update #8 - December 2020
- Support for CFExpress, higher capture rate on XF body, ETTR option, Ad-Hoc WiFi.

Repro camera solutions

Phase One reprographic camera systems and book capture / scanners are purpose-built to provide preservation-level rapid capture of rare books, circulation materials, manuscripts, documents, photographic slides, photographic negatives and photographic glass-plates.

Phase One repro camera solutions include the following products:

iXG / iXH series

Model	Sensor size	Sensor type	Resolution	Active pixels	ISO range (Sensor+ mode)	Dynamic range	Shutter speeds	Display	Onboard Storage	Host connection	Released
iXH 150MP	53.4 × 40 mm	CMOS	150 MP, 16-bit	14204 × 10652	50–25600 (N/A)	15 f-stops	1/250th to 1h	N/A	N/A	USB-C and 10Gb Ethernet	2020
iXH 100MP	43.9 × 32.9 mm	CMOS	101 MP, 16-bit	11656 x 8742	50–6400 (N/A)	15 f-stops	1/250th to 1h	N/A		USB-C and 10Gb Ethernet	2024
iXG 100MP	53.7 × 40.4 mm	CMOS	101 MP, 16-bit	11608 × 8708	200–51200 (N/A)	15 f-stops	1/250th to 1h	3.2-inch 1.5-megapixel Retina-type touchscreen		Firewire800, USB3 / USB2	2017
iXG 500MP	44.0 × 33.0 mm	CMOS	101 MP, 16-bit	8280 × 6208	100 - 6400 (N/A)	14 f-stops	1/250th to 1h	3.2-inch 1.5-megapixel Retina-type touchscreen		Firewire800, USB3 / USB2	2017

Phase One IXR camera body (Uses an option of different camera backs)

The above camera systems are purpose built for the following solutions but compatible with standard Reproduction systems.

RG3040 reprographic system
RGC180 capture cradle
BC100 Book capture system
Film scanning kit

Industrial Cameras

iXM-RS series

Model	Sensor sizex	Sensor type	Resolution	Active pixels	ISO range	Dynamic range (Extended Mode / Normal)	Frames per Second (IIQs)	Storage	Host connection	Released
iXM-RS280F	2 x 53.4 × 40 mm	CMOS	280 MP 16-bit	20150 x 14118	50–6400	83db	2.0	N/A	USB-C, 10G Ethernet.	2022
iXM-RS150F	53.4 × 40 mm	CMOS	151 MP 16-bit	14204 × 10652	50–6400	83db	2.0	XQD (CFExpress supported as of Firmware 4)	USB-C, 10G Ethernet and HDMI	2020
iXM-RS150F Achromatic	53.4 × 40 mm	CMOS	151 MP 16-bit	14204 × 10652	200-25600	83db	2.0			2020
iXM-RS100F	53.7 × 40.4 mm	CMOS	101 MP, 16-bit	11608 × 8708	50–6400	84db	1.6			2020
iXM-RS100F Achromatic	53.7 × 40.4 mm	CMOS	101 MP, 16-bit	11608 × 8708	200-12800	84db	1.6			2020

iXM series

Model	Sensor sizex	Sensor type	Resolution	Active pixels	ISO range	Dynamic range (Extended Mode / Normal)	Frames per Second (IIQs)	Storage	Host connection	Released
iXM-GS120	43.9x32.9 mm	CMOS	120 MP, 14-bit	12768 x 9564	200–64000	80db	8.0	XQD / CFExpress	USB-C 10G Ethernet and HDMI	2022
iXM-GS120 Achromatic	43.9x32.9 mm	CMOS	120 MP, 14-bit	12768 x 9564	200–64000	80db	8.0			2022
iXM-100	43.9x32.9 mm	CMOS	101 MP, 16-bit	11664 x 8750	50–6400	83db	3.0			2019
iXM-50	43.9x32.9 mm	CMOS	50 MP, 14-bit	11608 × 8708	100-6400	84db	2.0			2019

iXU-RS series

Model	Sensor size	Sensor type	Resolution	Active pixels	ISO range	Dynamic range	Frames per Second (IIQs)	Storage	Host connection	Released
iXU-RS-1000	43.9x32.9 mm	CMOS	101 MP, 16-bit	11664 x 8750	50–6400	84db	1.65	CF card UDMA 6 or 7)	USB 3 and HDMI (CMOS only)	2016
iXU-180	53.7 x 40.4 mm	CCD	80 MP, 16-bit	10328 x 7760	35-800	72db	0.68			2016
iXU-RS-160	53.9 x 40.4 mm	CCD	60 MP, 16-bit	8984 x 6732	50-800	72db	0.9			2016
iXU-RS-160 Achromatic	53.8 x 40.3 mm	CCD	60 MP, 16-bit	8964 x 6716	200-3200	72db	0.9			2016

iXU series

Model	Sensor size	Sensor type	Resolution	Active pixels	ISO range	Dynamic range	Frames per Second (IIQs)	Storage	Host connection	Released
iXU-1000	43.9x32.9 mm	CMOS	101 MP, 16-bit	11664 x 8750	50–6400	84db	1.0	CF card (UDMA 6 or 7)	USB 3 and HDMI (CMOS only)	2016
iXU-180	53.7 x 40.4 mm	CCD	80 MP, 16-bit	10328 x 7760	35-800	72db	0.6			2014
iXU-160	53.9 x 40.4 mm	CCD	60 MP, 16-bit	8984 x 6732	50-800	72db	0.7			2014
iXU-160 Achromatic	53.8 x 40.3 mm	CCD	60 MP, 16-bit	8964 x 6716	200-3200	72db	0.7			2014
iXU-150	43.8 x 32.9 mm	CMOS	50 MP, 14-bit	8280 x 6208	100-6400	84db	1.2			2016

iXA series

Model	Sensor size	Sensor type	Resolution	Active pixels	ISO range	Dynamic range	Frames per Second (IIQs)	Released
iXA-180	53.7 x 40.4 mm	CCD	80 MP, 16-bit	10328 x 7760	35-800	72db	0.6	2012
iXA-160	53.9 x 40.4 mm	CCD	60 MP, 16-bit	8984 x 6732	50-800	72db	0.7	2012
iXA-160 Achromatic	53.8 x 40.3 mm	CCD	60 MP, 16-bit	8964 x 6716	200-3200	72db	0.7	2012

Imaging software

The Capture One software comes in several flavours but is still a single binary. License key and option selected determine which version is active:

PRO, this is the full features version which supports all cameras which Capture One lists as supported.
- PRO for Sony, full featured but only supports Sony branded cameras.
- PRO for Fuji, full featured but only supports Fuji branded cameras.
- PRO for Nikon, full featured but only supports Nikon branded cameras.
Enterprise, this is the full features version which supports all cameras which Capture One lists as supported but has also additional feature for Enterprise license management and specialised features such as barcode reading.
CH, specialised version for cultural heritage, has some features which PRO does not, like resolution ruler, auto-crop etc., support only Phase One IIQ RAW files.
DB, also called "Capture One for Phase One" free version, full featured like PRO but works only with Phase One IIQ RAW files.
- Express for Sony limited featured version, works only with Sony branded camera.
- Express for Fuji limited featured version, works only with Fuji branded camera.
- Express for Nikon limited featured version, works only with Nikon branded camera.
Capture One – Various editions of the software have been available: Capture One, Capture One PRO, Capture One DB, Capture One CH, Capture One Express, Capture One SE, Capture One LE, and Capture One REBEL.
Lightphase Capture 2.x (discontinued, changed name to "Capture One" from version 2.7)

Capture One companion software:

Capture Pilot (available on the Apple App Store)
Capture One for iPad (available on the Apple App Store)

DAM software (discontinued)

Media Pro SE
Media Pro 1 (formerly known as Microsoft Expression Media and iView MediaPro)

Studio management software

Portrait One (discontinued)
- Portrait One Executive
- Portrait One Lite
- Portrait One Sales

Product releases (in chronological order)

CB6x and FC70 - 1993
PhotoPhase (+) - 1995/1996
StudioKit - 1996
PowerPhase - 1997
LightPhase (BB00) - 1998 (Gen 1. Hasselblad V mount)
LightPhase (BB01) - 1998/1999 (Gen 2. Hasselblad V mount)
LightPhase (BB02) - 1999 (Gen 3. Hasselblad V mount)
LightPhase (Mamiya and Contax 645 versions and BB03) - 1999
PowerPhase FX - 2000
H20 - 2001
PowerPhase FX+ - 2002
H5 and H10 6 MP (re-branded Lightphase) - 2002
H10 (11 MP) - 2002
H101 (H10 11 MP, Hasselblad H1 design) - 2002
H25 - 2003
P20 and P25 - 2004
P21, P30, and P45 - 2005
P20+, P21+, P25+, P30+, and P45+ - 2007
Phase One 645AF - 2008
P65+ - 2008
Phase One 645DF - 2009
P40+ - 2009
IQ180, IQ160, IQ140 - 2011
Phase One iXR and Phase One iXA - 2012
Phase One 645DF+ - 2012
IQ280, IQ260, IQ260 achromatic - 2013
IQ250 - 2014
Phase One iXU - 2014
IQ150 - 2014
Phase One XF May 2015 (645 camera body)
IQ3 50MP, IQ3 60MP, IQ3 80MP - May 2015
IQ3 100MP - January 2016
IQ3 100MP Achromatic - April 2017
Phase One iXG - August 2017
IQ3 100MP Trichromatic - September 2017
Phase One iXM - April 2018
IQ4 150, IQ4 150 Achromatic, IQ4 100 Trichromatic - August 2018
Phase One iXM-RS150F August 2018
Phase One iXM-MV - February 2019
Phase One XT - September 2019
Phase One iXH - April 2020
Phase One iXM-RS 280F - April 2020
Phase One PAS880 / 880i - December 2020
Phase One P3 Drone Payload - April 2021
Phase One iXM-GS 120 - January 2022
Phase One PAS280 / 280i - February 2022
Phase One iXM-SP - May 2023
Phase One XC - June 2023
Phase One P5 - November 2023

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