User Guide Phase One 645DF Camera and IQ-series Digital Back
User Guide: Phase One 645DF Camera and IQ Series Digital Back
 
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Text By:
The dedicated Phase One staff 
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
Capture  One  and  Phase  One  are  either  registered  trademarks  or  trademarks  of  Phase  One  A/S  in  the  European 
Union and/or other countries.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
This product includes DNG technology under license by Adobe Systems Incorporated.
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Drive Dial  
Exposure Modes 
Flash Photography 
Flash Compensation Settings 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Introduction to the IQ Series Digital Back 
 
Quick Start (shooting untethered) 
 
General Hardware Setup 
Indicator Lights  
 
 
 
Indicators 
 
 
 
Tethered and Untethered Operations 
 
CF Card Usage   
 
Secure Storage System (3S) 
 
 
 
Formatting your Memory Card   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Contents
 
 
Introduction 
1.0  
1.1   Warranty 
1.2  
1.3  
1.4  
 
 
Installation and Activation of Software   
Activation and Deactivation of Capture One 
Screen Calibration 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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2.12   Display Abbreviations 
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The 645DF Camera and IQ Digital Back System   
Unpacking the 645DF and IQ Digital Back System 
Value Added 
 
Classic vs. Value Added  
Charging the Batteries for the IQ Digital Back 
 
 
Batteries for Camera 
 
Sleep Mode 
 
 
Attach and Remove Lens 
 
 
Adjusting the Strap 
Attaching the IQ Back 
 
 
The Parts of the Camera System 
The Displays 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Buttons on the Back 
 
LED Lights 
 
 
Setting Date and Time    
Setting Diopter  
 
 
Replacing the Diopter Correction Lens   
Eyepiece Shutter  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Basic Functions  
Setting ISO 
 
Setting White Balance 
Getting started: Setting the Shutter Release, Focus, Exposure 
 
and Metering modes  
 
Measuring Light – Exposure Metering 
 
Focus Modes 
Focus Areas 
 
Using Focus Lock and Infrared Focusing 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Navigating the IQ User Interface and Menu System 
 
Menu Buttons 
Shortcuts 
 
Touch Screen Operation 
ISO 
 
White Balance 
 
Custom White Balance   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Play Mode 
 
Play Mode Views 
Play Mode: Context Menu 
 
Info Bar  
 
Play Mode Navigation 
 
Zoom 
Delete and Rating 
  
Delete in Thumbnail View 
Grid 
Tools 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Menu 
Brightness 
Format Card 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Shutter Latency 
Storage  
 
Image Orientation  
Sensor + 
 
File Format 
 
Date And Time   
Power Management 
Display Off Time 
Battery Charging 
Auto Power Down 
Auto Preview 
Ready Beep 
Check Disk 
Restore to Default 
Firmware 
About 
 
IQ Digital Back Overview 
 
IQ180 Digital Back Specifications 
IQ160 Digital Back Specifications 
IQ140 Digital Back Specifications 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Advanced Functions 
 
Exposure Compensation 
AE Lock  
 
Metered-Value Difference Indicator 
Auto Bracketing 
Taking Photos with the Mirror Up 
Mirror Up Delay 
Bulb Mode & Long Exposure 
Camera Display Light 
Front/Rear Dial Lock Mechanisms 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Self-Timer Mode 
Interval Photography 
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9.12  Depth of Field 
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Infrared Photography 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Custom Function 
 
Types of Custom Functions 
 
 
Custom Dial Modes C1, C2 or C3 
 
Lenses and Multi Mount 
 
 
Functions of the Phase One Lens 
 
Function of the Phase One Lens Adaptor 
List of Alternative Lenses 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
10.0  Maintenance 
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Changing the Focusing Screen   
Battery Socket   
 
Tripod/Electronic Shutter Release Contact 
 
Camera Display Error-Notification 
 
Lens Maintenance 
 
Back Maintenance  
 
IR Filter on the CCD 
645DF Camera Body Specifications  
 
Phase One 645DF Housing Specification 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Software  
To Import Images 
 
 
 
12.0 
12.1  Web Resources  
End User Support Policy 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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1.0 
Introduction
Thank  you  for  choosing  the  Phase  One  645DF  camera  and  the  IQ  Series 
digital back solution.
The  Phase  One  645DF  and  IQ  Series  digital  is  the  most  powerful  digital 
camera solution whether you are working on location or tethered in a studio. 
The Phase One IQ180, IQ160 and IQ140 digital camera backs feature maximum 
resolutions  of  80,  60.5  and  40  high-quality  megapixels  respectively.  This 
series sets new standards for medium format camera system handling and 
performance.
The Phase One IQ Series system gives you the absolute best solution when it 
comes to image quality and workflow. Capture One has been optimized for 
shooting with Phase One IQ digital backs, and is available for both Mac OS X 
and Windows operating systems. 
Together with the IQ series backs this professional RAW converter and image 
editing software will deliver the World’s highest image quality with excellent 
color and detail. The software comprises all the tools required to capture, 
organize, edit, share and print images for an efficient workflow.
The Phase One 645DF camera delivers incredible versatility with support for 
what is arguably the widest array of focal plane and leaf shutter lenses on the 
market. Phase One is committed not only to provide the best digital solution 
for  the  professional  photographer,  but  also  to  ensure  the  photographer’s 
freedom of choice regarding lenses, bodies, back, software and accessories. 
The entire system comes ready to use in its own customized weatherproof 
camera case. 
At  Phase  One  we  are  always  committed  to  providing  you  with  the  best 
solution  for  the  professional  photographer.  This  Users  Guide  covers  the 
specific Phase One 645DF and IQ Series features and functionality.
We  sincerely  hope  you  will  enjoy  working  with  this  innovative  camera 
platform and IQ Series digital back. 
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1.1  Warranty
Please  read  the  enclosed  warranty  certificate.  Should  any  problem  occur, 
please contact your local dealer (place of purchase) to facilitate a repair. DO 
NOT try to repair the camera yourself. An unauthorized attempt to repair the 
camera will terminate the warranty.
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Installation and Activation of Software
An Internet connection is needed to install Capture One. 
Install on Mac:
Capture One software includes an easy-to-use installer that will install
all the software necessary to run the application on Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later.
To install the software follow the procedure below:
1. Either load the Capture One DVD, or download the application from the 
Phase One website: www.phaseone.com.
2. Open the Capture One disk image.
3. Read and accept the license agreement presented.
4. Drag the Capture One icon to the Applications folder.
5. Open Capture One from your Applications folder.
Install on Windows:
Capture One includes an easy-to-use installer that will install all the 
software you need to run the application on a Windows based computer.
To install the software follow the procedure below:
1. Either load the Capture One DVD, or download the application from the 
Phase One website: www.phaseone.com.
2. Run the executable software install file.
3. Read and accept the license agreement presented.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
N.B. Capture One will initiate installation of Microsoft® .NET Framework 3.0 
if you don’t already have it installed on your computer.    
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1.3  Activation
An Internet connection is needed to activate and update  
Capture One. 
1. Open the license activation dialogue box via the menu Capture 
One>License.
2. Enter your License code and personal details in the required fields. (You 
should have received an email with your Capture One license code or it will 
be in the original software packaging that you purchased).
3. Once you have entered the information press the ‘Activate’ button and 
your software will be validated by Phase One’s activation server. 
Your software is now activated and ready for use.
Troubleshooting
If you are experiencing problems activating the software, follow the
instructions provided in the application, read the software manual 
enclosed or visit our website for inspiration and troubleshooting:
 http://www.phaseone.com/support
Deactivation of Capture One
An Internet connection is needed to deactivate Capture One. 
1. Open the license dialogue box via the menu Capture One>License.
2. Press the Deactivate button.
3. Capture One will return to trial mode once it is deactivated. If the trial 
period for the computer has expired, all current and pending processing 
will be cancelled, and you will not be able to continue working with the ap-
plication until you reactivate it.
4. Confirm that you want to perform the deactivation. After doing so, you 
can activate Capture One on another computer. 
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