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Phase One XT FAQ
10 September 2019
(The following Frequently Asked Questions was produced by Phase One to accompany the introduction of its XT system. It has been only lightly edited. -- Editor)
What distinguishes the Phase One XT Camera System?
- Unmatched quality
- Best of everything -- Combines the best sensor, with the best processing platform, with best optics to make a simpler, dedicated, portable and uncompromising camera
- Longevity -- a serious, intelligent system, built to last a decade, during which free upgrades will provide continually better, more powerful performance.
- Back to Basics photography -- designed to deliver the highest quality prints
- Customizable
- The X-Shutter -- is exlusive to Phase One and no equal is available in the market.
Who is this camera built for?
- For those that demand the best image quality above all else
- Built for professional landscape photographers, but designed for enthusiasts. For those less interested in technology and focused on the experience of capturing a moment and a place in time and making prints
- For those who wish to capture travel images in exotic locales, this is the most portable solution that offers both high-end imaging and complete system integration.
How much training is required to operate?
- None
What's it like to use?
- The XT Camera System is built in objection to the steep learning curve of a technical camera. The emphasis is on the craft of being creative and not on being a camera technician.
- Manual focus gives greatest control and precision -- yet its operation is intuitive.
- During composition, the camera movements are simple to use; dials are prominent and straight forward, the image in Live View (visible on the IQ4 screen) will show the results of a composition and focus in real-time.
- This camera allows one to take time to compose. This is a intuative camera that allows the photographer to focus on capturing the right light and perfect image.
- As you adjust the position of the IQ4 via the X & Y shift dials, the IQ4 screen will communicate show that position and encode that data into the image file.
- If necessary, you can sync a flash to the IQ4's PC port.
- You can capture tethered to any computer via USB, Ethernet or WiFi
- No proprietary battery -- batteries are easy to find
- No filters are needed
What/who is this camera competing with?
- There is no comparable competitive product on the market.
- Systems that offer the same optics as the XT lack any integration and control; they also require significant education and experience to use.
- There may be systems called "technical cameras" which are smaller than the XT. However they offer neither the advantages of movements nor integration of components and most importantly they are not available with the X-Shutter.
How much does it cost?
- System cost: $56,990
- Lenses: $8,990 -- $11,990
What's included?
- Five Year Warranty on all components (including unlimited shutter actuations during this period)
Why is it so expensive?
- Built to a standard, not a price point -- there is no better image quality available today.
- It's an investment -- built to last
Where can I buy the camera?
- Phase One Partners http://www.phaseone.com/partners
When will it be available?
- Shipping Sept. 10