Medium format camera quality plus hand-held flexibility in one system
COPENHAGEN, April 30, 2009 -- Phase One, the leader in open-platform based medium format camera systems and solutions, today announced immediate availability of the Phase One P 40+ -- the company’s second Sensor+ enabled digital camera
back/camera system.
Like the P 65+ introduced last year, this new system offers two separate image-capture
modes. In normal mode, the P 40+ delivers full 40 megapixel captures for high-quality
image details. And when shooting conditions demand, a photographer can push a
button and instantly switch from 40 megapixels to 10 megapixels, gaining a four-fold
increase in light sensitivity (ISO to 3200), and a capture rate of up to 1.8 frames per
second --an ideal performance for hand-held and/or low-light conditions.
“Our second Sensor+ enabled system has been designed to deliver the fastest capture
rate of any high-end medium format camera system on the market today,” said Jan H.
Christiansen, marketing director for Phase One. “Our relentless innovation is inspired
by the needs of quality-conscious professional photographers who seek flexible and
reliable camera systems that can work as hard as they do.”
The versatility of the P 40+ system is important for those who seek quality mediumformat
16-bit capture under a variety of working conditions. Both modes feature a 12.5
f-stop dynamic range. From high-end wedding, fashion and fine-art photographers to
photojournalists, the choice of capture modes in a single camera system frees
photographers to focus on the job at hand rather than worry over equipment.
Best results of Sensor+ technology are available by processing images using Phase
One Capture One software version 4.8 or higher.
Technical specifications:
P 40+ full resolution capture mode:
Resolution: 40 megapixels
Pixel size: 6 x 6 micron
RAW file compression:
IIQ large: 40 MB
IIQ small: 26 MB
ISO: 50, 100, 200, 400, 800
Capture rate: Up to 1.2 frames per second
P 40+ Sensor+ capture mode:
Resolution: 10 megapixels
Pixel size: 12 x 12 micron
RAW file compression:
IIQ large: 10 MB
IIQ small: 7 MB
ISO: 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Capture rate: up to 1.8 frames per second
Phase One P+ camera back mounts:
Phase One 645 AF, Mamiya 645AFDII/ AFDIII, Mamiya RZ67 PRO IID via adaptor,
Hasselblad H1 and H2, Hasselblad 555ELD, 553ELX, 503CW and 501CM, Contax 645.
Wide angle & technical cameras: 4 x 5" via FlexAdaptor: Arca Swiss, Cambo, Linhof,
Toyo, Sinar, Plaubel, Horseman.
Pricing & Availability
The P 40+ digital back starts at €14,990; the P 40+ camera system starts at €16,990.
All products are available now.
More information
For full technical specs, please read more here: www.phaseone.com/p40.
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