Phase One, a company specialized in high-end digital
photography equipment and software has announced Phase One XF IQ4 Camera
Systems, built upon the new and expandable Infinity Platform. It has three full frame medium
format camera systems, that include the IQ4 P150MP (151-megapixels), the IQ4
100MP Trichromatic (101-megapixels), and the IQ4 150MP Achromatic
(151-megapixels).
With this platform, the company has moved the core
of Capture One’s imaging processor into the IQ4 itself. Having said that, the
image editing and processing, which was possible through Capture One software
app can be controlled within the IQ4 now. The Capture One inside enables
Improved preview quality, JPEG processing, IIQ Style integration, Improved live
view, faster frame rate, and new tools.
In addition to it, IQ4 also delivers tethering and
wireless integration, performance improvements as well. Also, users will be
able to interface directly with accessories with hard drives, NAS storage,
network solutions, mobile device and more. The new ports (Ethernet and USB-C)
can offer the charging capabilities of the camera system or sustained power
from compatible devices. It also supports both XQD and SD memory cards and can
be combined with the tethering options as well.
The XF IQ4 150MP, IQ4 100MP Trichromatic, and IQ4
150MP Achromatic Camera Systems, will retail at a price of US$ 51,990, US$ 47,990, and US$ 54,990, respectively and will be available in October 2018 through Phase One
Partners.