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Phase One Unveils 100MP XF Medium Format Camera System

January 4, 2016 By Eric Reagan

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Phase One has announced its new IQ3 XF medium format camera system featuring a 100MP CMOS sensor (from Sony) that is the full frame 645 format measuring 53.7mm x 40.4mm. It features 16-bit color depth and 15 stops of dynamic range.

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The new IQ3 XF 100MP back also features a sensitivity range of ISO 50-12,800 and has a first curtain electronic shutter to reduce vibrations. It is designed to work hand-in-hand with Capture One Pro 9 for processing those massive 100MP 16-bit images.

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The IQ3 XF 100MP back runs $43,990 and is available for Phase One XF, DF+ and Hasselblad H system bodies. More details here on Phase One’s website.

Filed Under: PhaseOne Tagged With: 100MP, medium format, phase one

 

Comments

  1. brian says

    January 4, 2016 at 12:44 pm

    I have wanted to get into medium format photography for a long time, but I simply cannot justify the costs to get in the door. Even the cheapest body that these digital backs would be compatible with run $5k+ (most are $7k+ or significantly more).

    Was looking at one of the 645 systems awhile ago, but they are basically DSLRs with everything sealed and built-in (not upgradeable backs). Not exactly worth the cost either…

    Maybe one day these will drop in price? Until then, maybe I’ll rent once or twice a year to mess around with…

    • Eric Reagan says

      January 4, 2016 at 3:17 pm

      How about a Hassy H body and a used Phase One back? Those can be found under $5k (combined) and will upgrade to higher-end backs when you are ready…

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