PhaseOne P 65+ User manual

User Guide P 65+Digital Full-Frame back

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On rights
©2008 Phase One A/S. All rights reserved. Made in Denmark.
Ver. 0.9
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Kevin Raber
Text By:
The dedicated staff of Phase One
Learn more about Capture One 4 on www.phaseone.com/4
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 and/or hardware described in the guide.
Trademarks & acknowledgements
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Union and/or other countries.
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This Userguide is Version 0.9 shortly after the release of P65+ the new Userguide will be available on
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Contents
1.0 Introduction 6
2.0 Unpacking the P65+ 7
2.1 Charging the batteries 8
2.2 Classic vs. Value Added 9
2.2 Classic vs. Value Added warranty 10
3.0 Introduction to the P65+ 11
3.1 Tethered or untethered operations 12
3.2 General Hardware Setup 13
4.0 Sensor+ in detail 16
5.0 Quick Start 17
5.1 Setting up time and date 18
6.0 CF Card Usage 19
6.1 Formatting your Memory card 21
6.2 Mounting/dismounting on Win XP and Win Vista 23
6.3 Formatting on a Mac OS X computer 24
6.4 Formatting on a Windows computer 24
6.5 Disabling iPhoto Autostart (Mac OS X) 24
7.0 Navigating the menu system 25
7.1 Menu buttons 26
7.2 Shortcuts 27
7.3 indicators 28
Power indicator 29
8.0 Play mode 30
View modes 31
8.1 Zoom 32
8.2 Rating 33
8.3 Delete 33
8.4 Exit the Play mode 33
9. Menu mode 34
9.1 Capture Setup 34
9.2 PLAY SETUP 40
9.3 Conguration 43
10.0 P 65+ on Phase One 645AF &Mamiya 645 AFD 50
10.1 Mounting P 65+51
10.2 About Viewnder Masks 52
10.3 Phase One 645AF & Mamiya 645 series more details 53
11.0 P+ back for Mamiya RZ 55
11.1 About Viewnder masking 55
11.2 Mamiya RZ other details 55
11.3 Mamiya RZ67 PRO IID 57
11.5 Studio ash sync on the RZ lens shutter 58
12.0 P 65+ back for Hasselblad V 59
12.1 Mounting the viewnder mask on Hasselblad V 59
12.2 Mounting the P+ back on Hasselblad V 60
12.3 Camera body specics 61
12.4 Hasselblad 555 ELD 62
12.5 Hasselblad 553 ELX 63
12.6 Hasselblad 501 CM and 503 CW without winder 64
12.7 Hasselblad 503 CW with Winder CW 65
12.8 Cables shipping with P+ back for Hasselblad V 66

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13.0 P 65+ back for CONTAX 645 67
13.1 Mounting P 65+ back to the CONTAX 645 70
13.2 Flash photography on Contax 645 71
14. H 101 - P 65+ back for Hasselblad H1/H2 72
14.1 Camera LCD display 73
Viewnder information 73
Auto exposure 74
Double exposure protection 74
14.2 Image orientation detection 75
IR lter on the CCD 75
About viewnder mask on H1/H2 75
14.3 Mounting on the Hasselblad H 1 76
15.0 View camera and studio photography 77
15.1 1-shot release 78
16 Live Preview 80
16.1 General Live Preview information 81
16.2 Live Preview Camera support 82
17.0 Lens Cast calibration 85
17.1 What is Lens Cast? 85
17.2 How do I get rid of it? 85
17.3 4 Simple steps to calibrate (Mac) 86
18 Maintenance 87
19. Secure Storage System 88
19.1 Secure Storage system “3S” (How does it work?) 88
19.2 Disk Check summary 88
20.0 Service and Technical Specifications 89
20.1 Updating the P 65+ 89
20.2 Support and recommendations 90
20.3 Recommendations 91
20.3 Technical specications 92

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1.0 Introduction
Thank you for choosing Phase One P65+ digital camera back solution.
The Phase One P+ Series, provides you with the advantage of having
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 be able to nd a Phase One
digital back that ts your needs.
The Phase One P+ Series system gives you the absolute best solution
when it comes to image quality and workow.
Capture One is the P+ Series RAW le processing software, and is
available for either Mac OS X or Windows. The Capture One online user
guide is the general manual for this software.
The P 65 + is a genuine revolution, for the rst time in history a medium
format full frame CCD has been released; proving Phase One to be the
leading developer of digital photographic equipment.
For the rst time you actually get 2 backs in one – no cheap sales trick,
the P 65+ is a FULL-FRAME 60.5 megapixel AND a FULL-FRAME 15
megapixel digital back of world class quality.
This manual “P65 + Users guide” covers the specic P65+ features and
functionality.
The P+ Series is ready to be used right out of the box.
At Phase One we are always committed to provide you with the best
solution for the professional photographer.
We sincerely hope you will enjoy working with this new innovative product.

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2.0 Unpacking the P65+
The suitcase contains all the necessary parts; Compact Flash card (CF
card), CCD Cleaning Kit, digital back, batteries and charger. Suitcase
and system contents may vary depending on purchase: Classic (basic
components) or Value added (everything needed).
The Software package, this manual and the LCC calibration kit are
included in the Phase One Leather binder and functions as a lid over
the utility compartment.
In the utility compartment you will nd the CF card reader, cables and
international power adaptors. In daily usage the utility compartment can
be expanded by pulling out the inside square-to-circle foam, making
the space ideal for use as camera body compartment.
Configuring the system suitcase to fit your needs
With the “Value Added” suitcase it is possible to pull out the entire foam
insert and use the supplied dividers and double sided Velcro tape to
congure your own system suitcase.
The Velcro tape can be cut out and bent around the edges of the
dividers. This makes it easy to xate these inside the suitcase.
4 dividers are supplied, use a large scissor or tool knife to cut out one
of them into three or four smaller pieces, and use these for splitting the
compartments into smaller sections.

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2.1 Charging the batteries
When the system is unpacked the rst thing to do, is to charge the
batteries fully.
The Value Added Suitcase is delivered with two 7.2 volt Lithium-Ion
batteries and a duo-charger.
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.
The battery charger can adapt to voltages within a range of 110 to 250
volts.
It comes with an international set of power 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).
After the rst initial charge, the batteries can be charged one at a time.
Purchasing extra batteries
The Phase One P+ back comes with two 2500mAh batteries. If you
need to purchase extra batteries
Phase One recommends Canon BP 915 (1500 to 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 specied 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 charger 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 ame.
• Do not dismantle or carry out any alteration to the product
• Do not attempt to eat or swallow the battery

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Classic Value Added
P 65+ Full-Frame digital back P 65+ Full-Frame digital back
Kinetic Hard Case Amabilia Hard Case
1 year warranty 3 year warranty
Dual Battery Charger Dual Battery Charger
1 Battery 2 Battery
Viewnder Masks? Viewnder Masks?
4.5 m FireWire cable 4.5 m FireWire cable
Multiconnector>minijack adapt. cable
Multiconnector sync cable
Sandisk USBII reader
Sandisk 1GB CFIII card
Capture One DB software CD Capture One PRO software
Leather binder protecting:
PDF on SW CD LCC Calibration kit
5 pcs QP grey card
Microber cloth
2.2 Classic vs. Value Added
All parts of the value added kit is available as spare parts; should you
need extra equipment, please consult your local dealer on different
Phase One or third party solutions.
Most important for the professional photographer are securing the
uptime of the camera and back, to be as safe as possible consult your
dealer to get information on the best solution; most uptime solutions
provided by Phase One can be purchased after acquiring the back or
camera.

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Service Classic Value Added
Warranty period 1 years 3 years
Free repair of manufacturing
defects
Yes Yes
Shutter actuations covered Unlimited Unlimited
Product defect within rst
month
Repair New Product
Free loan unit during repair No Yes
Free camera platform exhange No Yes
24/7 online support forum and
access to knowledge base
articles
Yes Yes
Guaranteed upgrade program Yes Yes
2.2 Classic vs. Value Added warranty
Before shipping, all Phase One digital backs undergo a thorough
manual inspection and control procedure, our skilled technicians are
checking:
•Sensor focus adjustment
• Luma/Chroma calibration & verification
• Illumination invariance verification
• Physical surface inspection
• Usability testing & capturing of images
• Visual inspection of images
•Final test cycle & more...
besides this thorough and spesialized test you have 2 different service
choices.
Ask your local dealer or consult www.phaseone.com on extra campaigns
and possibilities regarding securing your workow and your daily
assignments now and in the future.

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3.0 Introduction to the P65+
System overview
The Phase One P+ back is designed specically to t on one of several
brands or models of medium format cameras.
This overview section will deal with generic features, available in all
these different models: Tethered or untethered operation, preview
display functions, menu system controls (the P+ backs have four
buttons controlling the settings in the back), etc. Certain camera specic
explanations are placed in sections later in this manual. These can be
instructions on how to attach the P 65+ back on a camera, how to
install the focusing mask provided if needed, special cable connections
and other considerations.
You might want to look into the camera specic section before returning
to the overview to learn about your specic conguration needs.
Full-Frame
P 65+ is the rst digital back created to provide the full 645 format. This
means that for the rst time on medium format, your lens does have the
actual focal length that is intended. Using the P 65+ you do not need a
mask to show the crop of your view that actually is your capture area.
Sensor+
P 65+ offers the largest CCD and the largest RAW les; large RAW
les can take up to a second to empty the buffer – depending on your
camera model. When time is crucial, you might prefer smaller les and
short buffer time. Sensor+ will create les sized app. 25% of the normal
les, at the same time; the CCD will offer ISO from 200-3200.
Read more on Sensor+.
Play
Menu
ISO
WB

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3.1 Tethered or untethered operations
Untethered: P65+ back can be operated as a fully portable unit pow-
ered by the embedded battery and shooting to a compact ash card
or microdrive which is inserted in the CF-card slot on the left side of
the camera back. The advantages of using it as a fully portable device
are obvious, but operating tethered has advantages too.
Tethered: When operating in a studio, connected to a computer via
FireWire you are not dependent on battery power or storage media.
The FireWire specication species 4.5 meter cable lengths as
maximum, longer cables might require a third party power solution or
FireWire hub. P 65+ matches FireWire 400 standard, if your cable or
computer should only accept FireWire 800 standard, use the adaptor
that are included in the kit.
When operating tethered you have the option of capturing the images
to the CF-card or transferring captures directly to the assigned capture
folder in the Capture One application on the computer hard disk.
The display on the P 65+ back can either be turned off while shooting
tethered or set to display the images while they are shot, just as if
shooting untethered.
When unplugging the P+ back from the FireWire, the P 65+ back will
default to untethered mode, capturing to CF-card or microdrive, and
using the battery for power.
Also when capturing tethered to laptop with 4 pin mini 1394/FireWire
without power it will require a battery in the P 65+ back. Using the four
menu buttons you can setup the preferences for all these operational
features.
I.e. the display time of the images, time before backlight is dimmed,
ISO, le format and white balance.
For more information on capturing tethered with the Phase One Capture
One application please consult the online user guide available in the
Capture One Help menu.

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3.2 General Hardware Setup
The P 65+ back is designed to be used with medium format cameras
which are created with digital backs in mind. Using your P 65+ on these
cameras is possible without any cables attached between the P 65+
back and the camera body or lens. All timing and communication is
handled in the electrical interface between the P+ back and the camera
body.
Capturing images with the FlexAdaptor on large format camera or a
camera body without the digital interface is supported by connecting
the special lens sync cable that comes with all P+ backs.
For a guide to a specic camera body, please consult the corresponding
chapters later in this manual.
Powering up the P+ back
When the P 65+ is connected to the body, insert a battery or the
IEEE1394/FireWire cable and P 65+ will automatically turn on.
The back is switched on/off by shortly pressing the “Power” button just
below the P+ back display.
ISO Settings
Light sensitivity of the P 65+ back is per default set to ISO 50-800.
However, this setting can be changed using the menu system (when
untethered) or in the Capture panel of the Capture One application
(When tethered).
Depending on activating Sensor+ the ISO range is between 200 from
3200.

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Power management and shutter latency
The CCD on the P65+ back constantly needs to be cleared from previous
data before an exposure. This requires some power consumption.
Deafult is Normal Latency, and this sshould be kept, under all “normal”
situations, only change the latency to “zero latency” if you work on
technical cameras, large format cameras or certain manual cameras in
special situations.(Please see the section specic for your camera body
for more information on what latency setting to select).
Double exposure protection
It is not possible to accidentally double expose the image by capturing
one image quickly after another when the P 65+ back is used on i.e.
Phase One 645AF, Mamiya 645 AFD/AFD II/AFDIII, Hasselblad 555 ELD
(DIG mode), Hasselblad H or Contax 645. The electronic communication
with the body ensures that the P 65+ back is ready before allowing
release of the next shot. On other camera bodies not using the electronic
interface from the P 65+, the user has to wait for the ready beep signal
before releasing the next shot.

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Indicator lights
Upon powering up the P+ back the green and red LED’s on the right
will ash shortly and you will hear a beep, which indicates that the P+
back is ready to capture. In general, if the LEDs are not illuminated the
camera is ready.
Green LED
When capturing an image the green LED is ashing rapidly to indicate
that the P+ back is busy exposing the CCD or moving data from the
CCD.
A steady green light indicates that the backlight of the LCD display is
dimmed but that the camera is still ready to shoot. The timing before the
LCD backlight is dimmed can be set in the P+ back and is described
later under “Menu mode”
Red LED
The red LED indicates that the P+ back is writing to the storage media.
The same red LED indicator is located just beside the CF-cardslot under
the cover on the left hand side.
NB! When the red light is on please do not remove the card from the card
slot! This will damage the formatting of the card, resulting in corrupted
data or lost images.
IR filter on the CCD
The IR lter (Infrared reduction lter) is permanently mounted on top of
the CCD.
•The lter may not be removed for several reasons:
•The focusing of the P+ back camera back will be damaged.
•It is only possible to remount the lter without dust in between the
lter and the CCD if you have access to special clean room facilities.
•The Phase One Product Warranty is terminated.

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4.0 Sensor+ in detail
Sensor+ is a new technology developed by Phase One, in practice the
easiest way to explain this, is that you should regard your back as 2
digital backs.
Default is 60.5 megapixels; each pixel is sized 6x6 Micron. - Select
Sensor+ and your P 65+ is 15 megapixels, each pixel sized 12x12
Micron.
Whereas 60.5 megapixel is capable of most assignments, you might want
a faster workow in some situations, instead of bringing another digital
back, you can select Sensor+ via menu>Capture Setup>Sensor+
What is binning?
Binning is the technology behind Sensor+; this technology assembles
the pixels on the CCD and not as a part of the software or rmware. This
creates the unique behavior that provides you a full-frame 15 megapixel
back, with a signicant increase in the sensitivity of the CCD.
Binning allows you to do capture in 25% of the default resolution, the
quality is still in top after processing in Capture One 4.X PRO as the
software is prepared to work on this specic type of le.
Why use Sensor+
Not only will Sensor+ les be smaller in size and the workow faster,
but Sensor+ also provides a higher light sensitivity this changes the ISO
scale from default 50-800 to Sensor+ scale 200-3200 ISO.
The Noise you will nd in any digital capture is also affected by Sensor+,
Noise origins in the single cell of the CCD, there will always be a small
uncertainty of the value in the single cell, after binning the noise ratio
will be signicant lower, providing the possibility of higher ISO whilst
the noise is kept low.

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5.0 Quick Start
This is what it takes to get started
1. Charge the batteries (Described earlier)
2. Install the focusing Screen if needed
3. Consult the Camera specic section for special cabling requirements
for your solution.
4. Insert Battery or connect IEEE1394/FireWire (for power) if capturing
tethered to e.g. a laptop, that can’t provide 10w, you must force
batterypower in the menu.
5. Insert CF-Card or connect IEEE1394/FireWire (To shoot tethered
directly to the computer)
6. If shooting tethered launch the Capture One Application
7. Otherwise Shoot the images to CF-card, import them using the
Capture One Application and a card-reader.

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5.1 Setting up time and date
The camera back’s date and time is set to Central European Time
GMT+1 as Phase One’s production facility in located in Copenhagen,
Denmark.
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.
Menu>Conguration>Time and Date will allow you to set the time and
date using the four buttons on the P+ back.
Left side buttons will step through the hours, minutes and seconds
elds, 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.

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6.0 CF Card Usage
When working with CF-cards, card readers and digital cameras it is
very important to follow a few rules, to avoid loss of data.
Phase One recommends that you test-drive all new CF cards including
the one enclosed. By doing an initial test to verify that the capture les
are stored properly on the card and can be accessed on a computer
you will avoid unpleasant surprises on location or when you return from
a job. CF cards are manufactured by other suppliers, and Phase One
cannot guarantee that the cards are not defective.
Inserting and ejecting on the P+ back
The compact ash card or microdrive is inserted in the hidden slot
located under the cover on the left hand side of the P+ back.
Insert the CF card with the brand label facing the display end of the
digital back as shown in the image.
When the CF card is fully inserted no parts are sticking out and the
cover can be closed.
To eject the card push the small button just above the card once, and
an ejecting pin will come out.
Pushing this pin all the way back in will eject the card.
Microdrives are not recommended to be used with P 65+, as the speed
and size of most microdrives by far is exceeded by a standard CF card
today.

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Secure Storage System (3S)
The Phase One Secure Storage system (3S) provides the industry’s
safest memory card handling ever.
When working with memory cards in a Phase One P+ back, you can
always be sure that your data is safe.
The 3S technology is automatically checking your cards le structure
every time it is inserted to the P+ back.
If the disk check function nds errors on the card, it will prevent usage
of the card until these are corrected or the card is formatted.
Read a more detailed description in the chapter dedicated to Secure Storage Sytem.