Phase One Previews Capture One 4.1 Support for Mamiya Files

Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:00pm EDT
 
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Update Will Offer New Lens Correction Technology
TOKYO--(Business Wire)--
Capture One 4.1 is being previewed at Photo Imaging Expo this week
at the launch of the companies' new open medium format digital camera
platform.

   The next update to Phase One's raw workflow software will include
support for the high quality 22 mega pixels Mamiya ZD camera and
digital back. This support is a commitment to the strategic alliance
between Phase One and Mamiya Digital Imaging.

   Capture One 4.1 will also include two new technologies initially
available for Phase One digital backs, built on Phase One's expertise
in digital backs and thorough testing with a selection of Mamiya
lenses.

   Lens+ technology is designed to provide photographers with a
superior out-of-the-box solution for removing lens artifacts in
images. Not only will lens artifacts like chromatic aberration and
fringing be heavily reduced, but at the same time image texture and
color fidelity are expected to achieve a previously unseen level -
resulting in amazing sharp and vibrant images.

   A new standard of image sharpness will be introduced through use
of Focus+ technology engineered to enhance performance of the full
Mamiya 645AFD lens range, enabling a new level of sharpness and
resolution. Perfect pixel definition will optimize the basis for high
quality image rendering and extreme scaling.

   These technologies will be expanded to cover a broader range of
lenses in the near future.

   Top fashion photographers who demand high resolution, high capture
rates and instant high quality previews for evaluation of image
composition, exposure, and focus will enjoy the fastest ever tethered
shooting functionality in Capture One 4.1. Image transfer and preview
generation will be virtually instantaneous with Phase One backs, even
with resolutions up to 39 mega pixels.

   "We are committed to offering professional photographers the
choice that best suits them in achieving ultimate image quality," said
Jan H. Christiansen, Marketing Director. "Capture One is engineered to
support the most rigorous imaging demands for the widest range of
operating conditions and equipment."

   Pricing and Availability

   Capture One 4.1, a free update to all Capture One customers, will
be available for download beginning with volume production shipments
of the new Phase One 645 Camera platform, expected Q2, 2008.

   About Phase One

   Phase One is a leading provider of digital image capture and work
flow management technology. The Phase One Camera offers open platform
flexibility. Phase One P+ Series digital backs open new possibilities,
putting the focus back on the moment of capture. Phase One Capture One
software helps streamline the capture and post-production process.
Supporting DSLR, medium- and large-format photographic equipment,
Phase One products are renowned for their superior quality,
flexibility and speed -- enabling pro photographers to realize their
most subtle and most complex visions without compromise.

   Phase One is an employee-owned company based in Copenhagen with
offices in New York, London, Tokyo, Cologne and Shanghai.

   For more information about the products, visit the Phase One web
site on www.phaseone.com.

   Phase One and Capture One are registered trademarks of Phase One
A/S.

   All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders.

Phase One PR Contact - US/Canada/UK
Arcand & Madison Public Relations for Phase One
Kathy Madison, +1 781-259-1764
kathy@am-pr.com

Copyright Business Wire 2008

 

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