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DIGIT AL STUD IO CAMERA SYSTEM
Digital Camera Back for
4"x5" Large Format
Cameras
User’s Guide
Edition 3.0
85280002
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PhotoPhase Digital Camera Back for Large Format Cameras – User's Guide Table of Contents For Your Safety ..................................................................................................................2 Section 1: Introduction......................................................................................................3 Section 1.1: How it Works............................................................................................3 Section 2: Back Panel Description
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PhotoPhase Digital Camera Back for Large Format Cameras – User's Guide For Your Safety: ! Read this manual carefully before turning on your system. • If any component of your system becomes wet or damaged, remove power by unplugging the power unit from the wall socket. • Keep these instructions handy for reference by you or others. • If you receive a shock while using this equipment, remove power and con- tact a licensed electrician immediately. • Follow all instructions and warnings dealing wit
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PhotoPhase Digital Camera Back for Large Format Cameras – User's Guide Section 1 The PhotoPhase Digital Camera Back The PhotoPhase digital camera back for large format cameras will enable you to use your usual 4" x 5" large format cameras and lenses to take digital photographs in color. The camera back fits into a standard spring- back film loading mechanism, just like a normal camera back. Section 1.1 How it Works The camera back contains a light sensitive element called a CCD (charge coupled d
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PhotoPhase Digital Camera Back for Large Format Cameras – User's Guide Protection Legs Dust Cover Handle (in open position) SCSI Connector CCD Sensor Scan Direction Scan Area Fig.1 Back Panel of the PhotoPhase Plus 4
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PhotoPhase Digital Camera Back for Large Format Cameras – User's Guide image processing settings to perfect your images. Final images are con- verted into the TIFF file format, which is readable by nearly every other image processing and desk top publishing program. Section 2 Back Panel Description Referring to Fig.1, the following back panel features can be seen: • CCD Sensor: This is a linear light sensitive surface. It scans across the entire exposure area to capture the full image. • Scan Di
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PhotoPhase Digital Camera Back for Large Format Cameras – User's Guide Fig.2 PhotoPhase camera back mounted on a Sinar camera 6
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PhotoPhase Digital Camera Back for Large Format Cameras – User's Guide Section 3 Mounting and Unmounting the Camera Back The camera back fits to your camera just like a normal camera back. Use the following procedures to mount and unmount the camera back: Section 3.1 Mounting the Camera Back 1. Set your film mounting assembly in the portrait or landscape posi- tion. 2. Pull back the focusing screen release lever on your camera to make room to slide the camera back into place in front of the scr
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PhotoPhase Digital Camera Back for Large Format Cameras – User's Guide Section 4 Care and Cleaning Your PhotoPhase camera back is a sensitive and high precision instru- ment. To keep it working properly, treat it carefully as you would any of your other high quality photography equipment, and take special note of the advice given here. Section 4.1 Storage and Handling • Keep the camera back away from sources of moisture. Do not let liq- uid get in or on the unit. • Do not touch the CCD sensor or
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PhotoPhase Digital Camera Back for Large Format Cameras – User's Guide However, if you notice that your images contain cyan, magenta, or yel- low lines in the direction parallel with the scan movement, then your CCD sensor may be in need of cleaning. In this case, use the following procedure: 1. With your system fully assembled and with the software running, select the Camera Maintenance Cleaning Position menu. 2. With an aerosol containing compressed air, spray the CCD sensor surface to re
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PhotoPhase Digital Camera Back for Large Format Cameras – User's Guide Section 5 Camera Back Specifications Fits Standard spring-back for all 4"x5" large format cameras Exposed Frame 7 x 10 cm (2.76" x 4") 5000 x 7200 pixels Maximum Print Size at 150 lpi 85 x 121 cm (33" x 48") Maximum Print Size at 300 lpi 42 x 61 cm (17" x 23") Accuracy 12 bits per color Max File Size 103 MB Equivalent ASA Rating Equivalent ASA of over 800 (including the required infrared filter) Data Transfer Rate Approximate
