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Phase One Announces Tilt Lens for XT Camera
13 July 2022
Phase One has announced the XT-Rodenstock HR Digaron-W 4.0/40mm Tilt for its XT IQ4 camera featuring increased depth of field and acute sharpness for landscape applications. The company also announced X-Shutter compatibility with the 138mm lens and an upcoming update to its Cascable iOS app.
HR DIGARON-W TILT
"A new essential lens for dedicated landscape photographers," said Drew Altdoerffer, vice president of portfolio management for digitization. "It is an important addition to our XT lens series, the tilt design allows for fine focal plane control, maximizing depth of field and complementing the shift of the XT camera for exceptional image quality and composition control."
The lens introduces a simple and distinctive tilt design to adjust the focal plane, controlling depth of field and improving sharpness throughout the image.
X-SHUTTER
Phase One also has said the Phase One X-Shutter is now available for the Rodenstock HR Digaron 138mm f6.5 lens. Previously, this unique and specialized lens from Rodenstock was not available with a physical shutter.
The integration of the Phase One X-Shutter means Phase One IQ4 owners can control the shutter speed and aperture for this lens directly from their IQ4 digital back.
CASCABLE APP UPDATE COMING
Finally, Phase One said it will shortly release an update to Casable, its iOS app, to provide "performance improvements and enhanced mobile integration specific for the IQ4."
The company noted, "Special attention has been made to enhance image quality workflows, achieve faster live view frame rates, improve WiFi connectivity and access images stored directly on the IQ4. A significant workflow improvement allows for viewing images saved to the IQ4 and selective transfer of images to the iOS device. This new storage access feature process saves time and bandwidth for users of the Phase One IQ4 platform."
New Tilt Lens for the Phase One XT Camera
Phase One Announces XT-Rodenstock 40mm Lens for XT IQ4 Camera
The X-Shutter is now compatible with Rodenstock 138mm lens
Future Upgrade of Cascable for iOS App Enhances Mobile Workflow
COPENHAGEN -- Phase One has announced a highly specialized new lens design for the XT IQ4 Camera, dedicated to landscape photography: the XT-Rodenstock HR Digaron-W 4.0/40mm Tilt. Designed to meet the specific demands of increased depth of field and absolute sharpness for landscape applications. This lens introduces a simple and distinctive tilt design to adjust the focal plane, controlling depth of field and improving sharpness throughout the image.
Like its predecessors, the XT-Rodenstock 40mm Tilt lens offers outstanding sharpness and unbeatable image quality expected from both Phase One and Rodenstock.
"A new essential lens for dedicated landscape photographers," said Drew Altdoerffer, VP Portfolio Management -- Digitization. "It is an important addition to our XT lens series, the tilt design allows for fine focal plane control, maximizing depth of field and complementing the shift of the XT camera for exceptional image quality and composition control."
To hear more about this newest lens and how it fits into the existing family of XTRodenstock lenses, please see: https://photography.phaseone.com/xt/xt-lenses/.
Phase One also has announced that the Phase One X-Shutter is now available for the Rodenstock HR Digaron 138mm f6.5 lens. Previously, this unique and specialized lens from Rodenstock was not available with a physical shutter. The integration of the Phase One X-shutter means that Phase One IQ4 owners can control the shutter speed and aperture for this lens directly from their IQ4 digital back. The lens can be purchased, equipped with the X-Shutter, from several lens suppliers.
Cascable Update Streamlines Mobility
In the coming weeks, an update for Cascable AB (iOS App) will be made available. The update will provide performance improvements and enhanced mobile integration specific for the IQ4. Special attention has been made to enhance image quality workflows, achieve faster live view frame rates, improve WiFi connectivity and access images stored directly on the IQ4. A significant workflow improvement allows for viewing images saved to the IQ4 and selective transfer of images to the iOS device. This new storage access feature process saves time and bandwidth for users of the Phase One IQ4 platform.
Availability and Pricing
The XT-Rodenstock HR Digaron-W 4.0/40mm Tilt lens is available to order from today through Phase One Partners, with expected delivery times starting from September.
The Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price is $11,990 and €10,999. The X-Shutter for Rodenstock HR Digaron 138mm f6.5 lens is available now through lens resellers worldwide.
The update for Cascable for iOS will be available in the near future through the Apple App store. In-app purchases are available to Phase One IQ4 customers at no cost. The Phase One IQ4 XT Camera System is available now through Phase One Partners worldwide: http://www.phaseone.com/partners. Please note that all Phase One camera systems are sold with a 5-year limited warranty, including an uptime guarantee for the IQ4 Digital Back and unlimited lens actuations for the warranty period.
For more information, please go to: https://photography.phaseone.com/xt/.