Melville, NY—Phase One released the XT camera system for landscape photography. The Phase One XT camera is a full-frame medium-format model with a travel-friendly form factor. By pairing Phase One’s IQ4 Infinity platform with Rodenstock optics, the XT is a compact digitally integrated field camera.
Moreover, the XT system was engineered with versatility, flexibility and intuitive operation in mind. With components that communicate digitally with each other, the XT allows photographers to focus on capturing the moment, not on camera settings.
“The XT camera system is designed to elevate both your creativity and image quality by providing the best possible components, in the smallest possible package with intuitive controls, all of which allows you to focus on the moment,” said Drew Altdoerffer, Product Manager, Phase One.
Phase One’s ability to embrace heritage while not weighed down by it makes the blend of sensible Danish design, advanced technology integration as well as precision mechanics the natural foundation for this next step in landscape photography, added Altfoeffer.
In addition, the camera system will evolve over time with the release of additional lenses; expanding Infinity platform features; dedicated accessories; and also discipline-focused workflows.
Phase One XT Camera System Components
The XT camera system integrates the Phase One IQ4 150MP, IQ4 150MP Achromatic or IQ4 100MP Trichromatic. The feature the company’s Infinity platform to support evolving technology.
Moreover, the XT camera body is exclusively for the Phase One IQ4. It features straightforward controls, including a dual action shutter button, which support future expansion and customization.
Furthermore, the system includes three lenses manufactured by Phase One’s strategic partner Rodenstock. The lenses feature Phase One’s new, digitally integrated electromagnetic X-Shutter.
The lenses comprise: the XT – Rodenstock HR Digaron-S 23mm f/5.6 superwide lens; the XT – Rodenstock HR Digaron-W 32mm f/4 wide-angle lens with a large image circle; and also the XT – Rodenstock HR Digaron-W 70mm f/5.6, a normal focal length lens with a large image circle.
What’s more, the XT system takes advantage of Rodenstock lenses with 24mm of shift on both the X and Y axis. The shift movement permits the photographer to correct perspective distortion. It can also create panoramic/stitched images at scale/resolution. The camera also integrates the shift position in the image file for later reference.
The XT camera system is available now. An SRP of $56,990 includes the XT IQ4 150MP camera system, including a lens of choice. It also bundles a five-year limited warranty, with unlimited lens actuations for the warranty period.
