PhaseOne 645 AF User manual

User Guide Phase One Camera

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On rights
©2008 Phase One A/S. All rights reserved. Made in Denmark.
Ver. 1.11 - Updated 18 August 2008
Learn more about Capture One 4 on www.phaseone.com/4
Learn more about Phase One 645 AF on www.phaseone.com/camera
Cover and back images Photo by: Torben Eskerod
On liability
The information in this user guide is provided “as is”.
Under no circumstances, including negligence, shall Phase One be liable for any incidental, special, direct, indirect or
consequential damages arising out of or relating to use of the information provided in this guide with or without the software
described in the guide.
Trademarks & acknowledgements
Capture One and Phase One are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Phase One A/S in the European Union
and/or other countries.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Contents
1.0 Introduction 4
1.1 Open Platform – Freedom of Choice 4
1.2 warranty 5
1.3 Recommended hardware 5
1.4 Installing and Activation of software 6
1.5 Deactivation of Capture One 4 8
1.6 Screen calibration 9
2.0 The Body - the system 10
2.1 Unpacking the system 10
2.2 Batteries for camera 12
2.3 Batteries for the back 13
2.4 The parts of the camera system 14
2.5 Attach and remove lens 15
2.6 Attaching the back 16
2.7 The display 17
2.8 The buttons 18
2.9 LED lights 18
2.10 Setting diopter 19
2.11 Adjusting the Strap 19
2.12 Eyepiece shutter 20
2.13 Setting date and time 20
3.0 Basic functions 22
3.1 Setting ISO 22
3.2 Easy Photography 23
3.3 Measuring light – Exposure Metering 25
3.4 Focus modes 27
3.5 Using focus lock and infrared focusing 32
3.6 Shutter release modes 34
3.8 Flash photography 39
3.9 ashcompensationsettings 42
4.0 Advanced functions 43
4.1 Exposure Compensation 43
4.2 AE Lock 44
4.3 Auto Bracketing 46
4.4 Taking photos with the mirror up 48
4.5 Long exposure - Bulb Mode 49
4.6 Camera display light 49
4.7 Front/rear dial lock mechanisms 50
4.8 Depthofeld 51
4.9 Infrared photography 52
5.0 Tethered shooting 54
5.1 Connecting 54
5.2 Driver set-up 54
5.3 Tethered operations 55
6.0 The Back 56
6.1 CF card usage 57
6.2 Mounting and dismounting card on computers 60
6.3 Navigating the Back menu 62
6.4 Playmode 65
6.5 Playmode – zoom functions 66
6.6 Menu Mode 68
7.0 Custom function 80
7.1 Setting custom functions 80
7.2 Types of custom functions 81
Custom Functions overview 85
8.0 Lenses and Multi Mount 86
8.1 Functions of the Phase One lens 86
8.2 Function of the Phase One lens adaptor 87
8.3 List of alternative lenses 88
8.4 Lens Cast 89
8.5 4simplestepstocalibrateonxedlenses(MAC) 90
8.6 Largeformatandstitchedimages(MAC) 90
8.7 4simplestepstocalibrateonxedlenses(PC) 91
8.8 Largeformatandstitchedimages(PC) 92
9.0 Software 94
9.1 Getting started 94
9.2 Importing from CF card 95
10.0 Large format and technical cameras 96
10.1 Large format photography 96
10.2 Technical cameras 97
11.0 Maintenance 98
11.1 changing the focusing screen 98
11.2 Battery socket 99
11.3 Tripod/Electronic shutter release contact 99
11.4 Cameradisplayerror-notication 100
11.5 Lens maintenance 101
11.6 Back Maintenance 101
11.7 housingspecication 102
11.8 P+seriesTechnicalspecications 103
11.9 End User support Policy 104

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1.0 Introduction
1.1 Open Platform – Freedom of Choice
Thank you for choosing the Phase One 645 Camera.
The Phase One 645 Camera provides you the most powerful digital
camera solution whether you are working portable in the eld, or
tethered in a studio.
When shooting portrait, landscape, fashion, wedding, product or
architectural photography you will always nd a solution from Phase
One that ts your needs.
The camera system gives you the absolute best solution when it comes
to image quality and workow thanks to the ongoing research and
development made by the Phase One through more than 20 years.
Phase One is committed to not only provide the best digital solution
for the professional photographer, but also to ensure the photographer
freedom of choice regarding lenses, bodies, back, software, and
accessories.
The Capture One raw workow software for Mac OS X and Windows™ is
the new generation 4 software, with tethered shooting as your option.
The P+ Series of backs are legendary in the photographic business,
used by world class photographers for years. The system comes in a
suitcase and is ready to be used right out of the box.
We sincerely hope you will enjoy working with this new and innovative
camera platform.

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1.2 warranty
Please read the enclosed warranty certicate. Should any problem
occur, please contact the place of purchase, your local dealer for
consultancy. – Do not try to repair the camera yourself, unauthorized
attempt for repairing will termite the warranty.
1.3 Recommended hardware
Capture One 4 may run on older computers, but Phase One recommends
following the minimum requirement to ensure the best result from
Capture One 4.
Apple® Macintosh®:
G4, G5 or Intelbased Macs
768MB RAM
1GB of free hard disk space
Calibrated color monitor with 1280x800, 24-bit resolution
Mac OS X 10.4.11 or Mac OS X 10.5
Microsoft® Windows®:
Intel® Pentium® 4 or equivalent
768MB RAM
1GB free hard disk space
Calibrated color monitor in 1280x800, 24-bit resolution
Windows XP®, Service Pack 2 or higher
Windows Vista®
Microsoft® .NET Framework 3.0 Redistributable package – In case you
do not already have this installed, Capture One will initiate installation
of this.
We would recommend upgrading your computer in the areas below
if you work with high pixel-count cameras or simply want to optimize
performance:
Use processors with multiple cores, e.g. Intel Core™ DUO or better.
Having 2GB RAM or more.
Plenty of hard disk space for your images.

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1.4 Installing and Activation of software
You can only install Capture One 4 when your computer is connected
to the internet. unless you choose to install DB only.
Install on Mac OS X:
Capture One software includes an easy-to-use installer that will install
all the software necessary to run the application on Mac OS X.
To install the software follow the procedure below:
1. Either load the Capture One DVD, or download the application from
the Phase One website: www.phaseone.com.
2. Open the Capture One disk image
3. Read and accept the license agreement presented
4. Drag the Capture One icon to the Applications folder
5. Open Capture One from your Applications folder
Install on Windows:
Capture One 4.1 includes an easy-to-use installer that will install all
the software you need to run the application on a Windows based
computer.
To install the software follow the procedure below:
1. Either load the Capture One DVD, or download the application from
the Phase One website: www.phaseone.com.
2. Run the executable software install le.
3. Read and accept the license agreement presented
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
- In case you do not already have Microsoft® .NET Framework 3.0
installed, Capture One will initiate installation of this.

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To activate Capture One 4 you normally need to be connected to the
internet. But installing as Digital Back Only does not need internet
connection.
Open the license activation dialogue via the menu Capture
One>License.
Your rst step is towards activating Capture One is by opening the
license activation dialogue in the application as illustrated.
Enter your License code and personal details In the license activation
dialogue, type in the license code provided with your purchase of
Capture One. You received the License code either by email or with the
original software package.
Type in the personal details that you want to register along with your
software activation. Once you have entered the information press the
“Activate License” button and your activation will be validated by Phase
One’s activation server. Your software is now activated and ready
for use!
Troubleshooting
If you are experiencing problems activating the software, follow the
instructions provided in the application, read the software manual
enclosed or visit our website for inspiration and troubleshooting: http://
www.phaseone.com/support

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1.5 Deactivation of Capture One 4
To deactivate Capture One 4 from a computer you need to be connected
to the internet.
Open the license dialogue via the menu Capture One>License.
Press the Deactivate button.
Once you deactivate Capture One, the application will return to trial
mode. If the trial period for the computer has expired, all current and
pending processing will be cancelled, and you will not be able to
continue working with the application until you reactivate it.
Conrm that you want to perform the deactivation. After doing so, you
can activate Capture One on another computer.

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1.6 Screen calibration
Your monitor is key-element in your daily workow. One thing that
assists your ability of viewing the captures you have made is by using
color neutral light.
Consider your monitor the new digital lightbox. To ensure accuracy,
monitors need to be hardware calibrated for accuracy. A quality monitor
and calibration tool provides you with a guarantee that what you are
seeing on screen is correct. Once a monitor has been calibrated, the
color and brightness controls should be locked to prevent inadvertent
changes.
Hardware-based monitor calibrators are now available at reasonable
prices. The process is simple, quick and enables images to be judged
with certainty. Higher level monitors have internal calibrating software
that works with professional calibration devices for ultimate accuracy.

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2.0 The Body - the system
The Phase One Camera system is created to provide as much exibility
and openness as possible. Phase One have for years been producing
the 2 lines, Classic and Value Added, below here you can see the
content of the 2 different kits.
2.1 Unpacking the system
The Phase One 645AF system is delivered in a case created for the
travelling photographer, the waterproof and impact resistant case has
the standard measurements of carry-on baggage in airplanes.
Open the case by pressing and pull-back the latches on the front/
opening.
Classic:
The case is exible inside, created for you to decide the actual content
and interior of the case. But as delivered the case will hold:
• Phase One 645 AF body with
• P+ Digital Back
• Phase One 80mm f 2.8 Lens
• Waterproof exible case in carry-on size
Pouch 1
• 4.5 meter FireWire cable
• Digital back duo-battery charger
• Digital back battery
• Capture One raw workow software
• Battery charger power supply
• International outlet adaptors
• Protection caps body, lens and back
Startbox
• USB key with User Guide, technical documents and more
• Quick Guide
• Warranty Brochure

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Value Added:
Case
• Phase One 645 AF body with
• P+ Digital Back
• Phase One 80mm f 2.8 Lens with lens hood and cap
• Waterproof exible case in carry-on size with room for laptop
computer
• CF card installed
• 4.5 meter FireWire cable
• QP reference grey card
• Lens cast calibration card
• Capture One raw workow software
• Sensor Cleaning Kit
Startbox
• USB key with User Guide, technical documents and more
• Quick Guide
• Warranty Brochure
Pouch 1
• Digital back battery charger
• Two digital back batteries
Pouch 2
• Battery charger power supply
• International outlet adaptors
• CF card reader
• CF card reader cable
• Camera power module
Accessories Box
• Phase One 645 AF-HB multi-mount
• Protection caps body, lens and back
• Lens cleaning cloth

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2.2 Batteries for camera
Set the shutter release mode selector lever to “L” (to turn the power
off).
Use six “AA” alkaline.
NiCD batteries should only be used in the camerabody if CF07 is set
on rechargeable.
1. Lift the battery case lock lever, turn it counter clockwise and pull out
the battery holder.
2. Insert fresh batteries with the + and - ends as shown in the drawing.
3. Return the battery holder to its case and lock it by turning the lever
clockwise. Make sure it is rmly attached.
- Be sure the batteries are placed with proper polarity
Checking the Battery Power
Set the shutter release mode selector lever to “S” (to turn the power
on).
Check the battery condition in the lower right corner of the top LCD
display.
When replacing the batteries, be sure to use six new batteries of the
same type. Do not mix different types of batteries or old batteries with
new ones. NEVER throw out batteries.
C
S
L
M.UP
The batteries are sufficiently charged. There is little power remaining. Have
new batteries on hand. Camera will still
operate.
There is very little power remaining.
Camera will not operate. Set the shutter
release mode selector lever to “L” (to
turn the power off) and replace the
batteries with new ones.
When the batteries are emptied for
power, “batt” flashes on the main
LCD and the viewfinder’s LCD when
the shutter release button is pressed.

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2.3 Batteries for the back
When the system is unpacked the rst thing to do, is to give the batteries
a full charge.
In the Value Added Suitcase comes with two 7.2 volt Lithium-Ion batteries.
Only one battery is used in the P+ back at a time, but it is recommended
to charge both batteries fully before you start.
While charging the batteries, you can still use the camera back if you
connect it to the IEEE1394/FireWire port on your computer, by using
the 6pin FireWire.
The charger can adapt to voltages within a range of 110 to 250 volts.
It comes with an international set of source outlet adaptors (placed in
the suitcase utility compartment), please select one that ts your outlet,
and mount it by sliding it in from the top.
Connect the unit to the outlet and charge the batteries (approximately
2,5 to 3 hours).
NEVER throw out batteries, when a battery does not work, deliver the
battery for appropriate disposal.
Purchasing extra batteries
The Phase One P+ back comes with two 2500mAh batteries. If you
need to purchase extra batteries Phase One recommend Canon BP
915 2500 mAh.
Due to difference in the tolerances of some third party batteries, these
may not t into the 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.
Warning!
•Only use the Charger to charge the specified batteries
•Do not allow charger to get wet or get exposed to moisture
•Keep the Charger out of reach of children
•Once charging is completed, unplug the transformer from power source
•Only use the original mains adaptor 12V DC or car lead
•Never apply excessive force when connecting or disconnecting a battery or contact
plate.
•Keep all contacts clean.
•Do not force down any of the contacts.
•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

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2.4 The parts of the camera system
Self timer button
Main LCD backlight button
Multiple exposure button
Focus point selector button
Set button
Flash auto adjustment selectbutton
Auto bracketing button
Multiple exposure mode button
Auto exposure lock button
Digital back LCD panel
Play button
Menu button
White Balance button
ISO button
Digital back ON/OFF button
Digital back external connection
645 AF
Diopter adjustment dial
Digital back relase lock
Digital back relase button
Cover for CF card slot
Syncro terminal
Electronic shutter release contact
Lens release button
Focus mode selector lever
Strap lug
Hot shoe
Exposure mode dial lock/release button
Exposure mode dial
AF assist infrared light
Mirror
Electronic contacts
Lens mount alignment mark
Depth of eld preview button
AF lock button
Drive dial
Shutter release button
Front dial
Strap mount
Rear dial
Main (top) LCD
Eyepiece shutter lever
Diopter adjustment lens
LCD screen
Digital back power on/off
Digital back power on/off
External power socket
Battery case lock lever
Battery case
Tripod socket
Multiconctor external back control
Flash sync ONLY for use on technical
cameras or pther platforms
Flash sync Remote camera control

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2.5 Attach and remove lens
1. Remove the front body cap, just like you would remove a lens, by
pushing the lens release button backward and then turn the front body
cap or the lens itself counter clockwise and lift out.
2. Align the white alignment dot of the lens [A](on the shiny ange) with
the camera’s white dot[B], t the lens into the camera and rotate it
clockwise until it clicks into place.
To remove the front lens cap, squeeze the shiny sections together
and lift out.
To remove rear lens cap turn it counterclockwise.
Removing
While sliding the lens release button back, rotate the lens counter
clockwise until it stops and lift it off.
After removing the lens from the camera body, protect both ends by
attaching the caps.
Oil, dust, ngerprints or water on the electronic contacts could result
in malfunction or corrosion. Wipe such impurities off with a clean piece
of cloth.
Do not touch the distance ring or other rotating parts when attaching
the lens. - When installing a lens, do not press the lens release button.
MF
80mm
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2.6 Attaching the back
The P+ back is fully integrated with the camera body and is a part of the
whole camera system.
When no cassette is attached to the Phase One 645AF camera house
the mirror is up and the shutter is open. This is the correct position
when no back is attached.
When attaching the P+ back to the camera body the shutter will close
and the mirror comes down. It is important to ensure that the bottom
part of the P+ back is pressed well into the locking mechanism on
the camera back before the upper locking mechanism is pressed
together.
Failure to do this can cause an error with the camera body. The error is
a state of continuously opening and closing the shutter. If this occurs,
remove the P+ back.
Please be aware that the shutter should be in the correct starting
position (shutter open), if this is not the case, attach and remove the
P+ back again to make sure that the camera body gets in the correct
starting position.

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2.7 The display
The display on the camera housing will provide valuable information
on shutterspeed/aperture value also you nd information on exposure
program, compensations see the drawing for explanation; the most
relevant information regarding the capture can be read on the bottom
display in the viewer along with the auto-focus mark indicating that the
focus is in place.
The display on the back is a multifunctional display, the menus changes
depending on the status and choices you make.
Besides providing navigation, the display on the back can work as
preview screen.
Exposure metering mode
mark
Superimposing mode (data)
Superimposing mode (index)
Auto bracketing mode mark
Self timer mode mark
Superimposing mode (date)
Program mode mark
Program shift indicator
Shutter speed (second)/Month and date
AE lock mode mark
Aperture/Year
Multiple exposure mode mark
Exposure compensation
mode mark
Flash compensation mark
Custom function
mode mark
User function mode mark
Battery power indicator
AF area mark
Exposure compensation value
AE lock indicator
Defocus indicators
Auto bracketing mode mark
Flash auto adjustment
mode mark
Multiple exposure
mode mark
Aperture
Flash charge indicator
Exposure compensation value
/ Dierence between metered
and set exposure values
Exposure metering
mode display
Focus marks:
Displayed when
subject is in focus
Caution mark
Exposure mode mark
Shutter speed

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2.8 The buttons
The back is equipped with four buttons, these buttons will take you
through all functions of the back, and the buttons will change function
to match the menu shown on the display. Read more on the menus in
the chapter regarding this.
2.9 LED lights
When the camera is powered up you will see a short blink in the green
and red 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.
Green: When capturing an image the green LED is blinking rapidly to
indicates that the P+ back is busy.
Steady green light indicates that the backlight of the display is dimmed
but the camera is still ready to shoot.
(The time before this happens can be set in the P+ back and is described
later under “Menu mode”)
RED: If the red LED is on this indicates that the P+ back is writing to the
storage media thereof the buffer is not emptied.
The red LED indicator located just beside the CF-cardslot under the
cover in the left side is assigned to only indicate CF card activity.
When the red CF-slot LED is on do not remove the card from the card
slot! This can damage the formatting of the card, resulting images or
data might be lost or corrupted.
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2.10 Setting diopter
Look through the viewnder and make sure that the focus frame
(Rectangle with Circle) is in sharp focus. If it is not, turn the diopter
adjustment dial in the “–” direction if you are nearsighted, in the “+”
direction if you are farsighted. If this is not sufcient you may require an
optional diopter correction lens. See below.
Point the camera at a bright, plain object such as a white wall when
making this adjustment.
Replacing the Diopter Correction Lens
If there is dirt or dust on the lens surface, remove it with a blower or
sweep it off gently with a lens brush.
If there are ngerprints or dirt on the lens surface, wipe them off with a
piece of clean, soft gauze.
Using solvents could discolor the diopter correction lens frame.
1. Remove the lens supplied with the nder by pulling it downward.
2. Push the replacement diopter correction lens upward into the
viewnder’s eyepiece frame until it clicks into place.
2.11 Adjusting the Strap
Put the neck strap through the mounts and secure it to the buckle
as illustrated.
After attaching the strap, pull it and make sure it does not loosen at
the buckle.
Diopter not matching Diopter matching

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2.12 Eyepiece shutter
Close the eyepiece shutter when there is a strong light source behind
the camera or when pressing the shutter release button without looking
through the viewnder.
(This prevents exposure error due to light entering from the
viewnder.)
Turn the eyepiece shutter lever in the direction of the arrow.
2.13 Setting date and time
Date and time is set and controlled through the digital back.
Default date and time is GMT+1.
If the digital back has been without power for a longer period of time,
it will automatically ask you to setup time and date when it is powered
up.
In the “Time & Date” menu you can set the time and date using the four
buttons on the P+ back. Left side buttons will step through the hours,
minutes and seconds eld, while the right up and down buttons can be
used to set the value of the elds.
The time and date is applied to all les captured with the P+ back.