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Digital Backs
Whether you’re thinking about upgrading your current digital back, or pondering the possibilities of switching to the quality of medium format from your DSLR, there is a solution for you and it might even be more affordable than you think. Here we’ll explore the available backs, some of their individual features, and the many advantages of shooting medium format.
Which back should I be looking at?
The pre-owned Leaf line of backs include the Credo& Actus series. The Credo series backs offer the next generation display (3.2” high resolution touch screen), USB 3 and Firewire interfaces. The color produced by Leaf backs has been said to be favorable for skin tones, so it’s come to be unofficially known as the go-to portrait camera. Leaf backs are available with the lasted Mamiya Camera Bodies and available in mounts for Contax 645, Hasselblad and Phase One camera systems.
Sinar has been in the camera business for a long time, and most of us know them for the engineering that goes into their view cameras like the F, P2, and P3. Their line of digital backs have been known to be particularly well suited for studio use as many of them are capable of multi-shot. Also, while they do offer CF-supported portable backs, the newest is a Leica/Sinar development. If your intent is to shoot primarily studio work on a view camera, this might be the solution for you.
The sheer number of options can be confusing, but the key is in the details.
Each back offers something
unique, and one of them is sure to have what you’re looking for. If you’d like to discuss your particular needs and requirements, please feel free to give us a call at Bear Images. Best of all save time, money and get it right by working with Bear Images where we have more experience than any other dealer and know that you will be supported by real photographers...not some webpage paced ‘dealer’ which copies the manufacturers updates to appear like they have some level of experience... This is the most important equipment purchase you will likely ever make. Make it make sense.•
These are just a few of the digital solutions we carry and recommend. If you’d like to discuss your specific requirements, please give us a call at Bear Images. 650-321-2327
Digital Backs
We Can Make it Make Sense.
The Technologies and Models vary-Let’s Discuss your options...
Pre-Owned, Refurbished and New Models are overviewed below:
Bear Images has a wonderful selection of pre-owned Phase One and Leaf Digital Backs for the majority of standard camera models..
Phase One IQ 4 : Ultra-Performance Medium Format Digital Back
The Medium Format BSI CMOS Digital Back, Phase One’s IQ4-150 offers new capabilities to discriminating photographers.
15+ F/stop Dynamic Range.
High Speed capturing at sustainable up to 3 frames per second.
151 MegaPixel Files for stunning picture quality. Outstanding Live-Video display withFocus Peaking.
Best High ISO performance of any Medium Format System.
ISO 50 up to ISO 25,600.
New Ethernet & POE+ Capability.
Built-in WiFi. 60 Min Long Exposure Capabilities. Frame-Averaging Feature, Power Sharing with the XF System. Compatibility with New Phase One XT Bodies.
The IQ4-150 camera is the best suited Phase One system to meet the needs of of any high-end Photography, including landscape, architecture, portrait, social and wedding photography. Versatility and Simplicity. The ultimate system for the Demanding Generalist Photographer desiring uncompromising large-format picture quality. High Speed flash-sync up to 1/1,600 second. Amazing quality color and tonality. Supports lenses by Schneider, Rodenstock, Mamiya, and Carl Zeiss. Choice of data storage and interfaces (Professional QXD & SD Cards or choice of Ethernet or USB 3.1 for tethered photography (USB-C & USB-A). Upgrade options for owners of Phase One, Hasselblad, Leaf and Sinar systems. Bear Images is pleased to arrange in-depth demonstration starting shortly after Groundhog Day...
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Next Gen IQs
-New Standards Established!
Phase One IQ4-150 and Achromatic IQ4-150. We can demonstrate the amazing capabilities of this new digital back. Amazing clean pictures after 60minute exposures or more, at ISO ranging up to 25,600 And Frame Averaging.
The 151MP is simply stunning and offers the extreme in ISO performance, Dynamic Range, Long-Exposure ability, stunning live-view and beautiful image-quality...
Pictures shot at ISO up to +6400 looked clear, crisp and surprisingly excellent! The direct wireless communications is also a hit with many photographers needing full file downloads remotely... When mounted on the Phase XT, Alpa or Cambo cameras, the Canon 17mm and 24mm TSE lenses were surprisingly sharp and utilized the entire IQ full-frame sensor.
Please call Bear to discuss the many tests that we have performed and how this may impact your photography.
Cameras for Cultural Heritage and Precision Reproduction & Copy Work.
Several Systems to choose from, based on the application.... let us discuss your needs and offer some solutions.