Phase One Buys Leaf

June 30, 2009 | News

Summary

Phase One has purchased certain assets of the Leaf camera business. Together now with Mamiya, these three brands solidify Phase One’s position as the market leader in Medium Format Digital hardware and software. Capture Integration is ecstatic to sell and support both Phase One and Leaf solutions.

FAQ for Leaf Owners

Can I Use Capture Integration as My Leaf Dealer?

Capture Integration has earned a reputation as the premier source of expert and honest information for Phase One products. Now we are investing heavily to become Leaf experts and are now a full service Leaf dealer. We welcome prospective Leaf buyers.

Where Will I Get Service and Support for My Leaf Back?

If you purchased your Leaf back prior to June of 2009 then service and support will be provided by your existing Leaf Valued Added Reseller. If needed, second tier support will come from Phase One. Repairs will be done by Kodak.

Is My Warranty Still Valid?

Warranties on Leaf backs sold prior to June 2009 will be honored by the Eastman Kodak Company. All Leaf products purchased moving forward will be honored by Phase One.

Press Release

COPENHAGEN and TEL AVIV, June 25, 2009

Phase One A/S, in conjunction with senior management employees of Leaf, today announced that they have created a new entity, Leaf Imaging Ltd., to purchase certain assets of the Leaf camera business. The assets include the “Leaf” brand product names, engineering design and production tools. The new entity will also enter into an intellectual property license with Eastman Kodak Company that is royalty-bearing to Kodak. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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GetDPI Arizona Workshop: Vertical Stitches

June 24, 2009 | Doug

Cambo Wide RS, Phase One P40+, 70 megapixel 2-image stitch (15mm fall, 25mm rise).

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GetDPI Arizona Workshop: Balance Rocks

June 24, 2009 | Doug

One of my photographic philosophies is “don’t miss a shot to get a shot”. While driving for hours in the Great American West to get to a particular pre-scheduled shot our fearless leader Guy Mancuso stopped on several occasions at unmarked, undocumented spots to shoot. This was one of my favorites.

Viewing these balanced rocks makes you wonder at the amazing

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GetDPI Arizona Workshop: Pinhole Landscapes

June 24, 2009 | Doug

I took these shots while on the workshop using our Phase One 645 Body, Phase One P45+, and a self-made pinhole lens (body cap + coke can+ jewler’s drill + gaffe tape).

More high-resolution (and just as soft) pinhole images.

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GetDPI Arizona Workshop: Antelope Canyon

June 23, 2009 | Doug

The GetDPI 2009 Arizona Workshop just ended. As with the 2009 Moab Workshop and the 2008 Lighting Workshop before that I was an instructor of software/workflow while the very talented co-owner of GetDPI.com Guy Mancuso (Jack Flesher, the other owner was unable to make this workshop) taught the composition and capture side.

I’ll post more of my images from the trip as soon as I get some rest. Until then enjoy these images from Antelope Canyon.

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Technical Support Breakdown

June 8, 2009 | Doug, Tips & Tech

Capture Integration receives several dozen calls to our two locations for tech support. Because the digital back is the most expensive part of the camera system it is generally the first target of blame whenever something is “not right”. So you might be surprised by the breakdown of the solutions to tech support calls that I, as Head of Technical Services, answered in 2008.

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New Orleans

June 4, 2009 | Uncategorized

I was driving through New Orleans in the blistering heat when I noticed a peculiar site on the side of the road. All of the people buried are above ground. Not that I am morbid, but the above ground tombs were rather intriguing and beautiful. I took out the P65+ / Phase 645 w/ 80mm and hand held to shoot. The tonal quality & range is amazing!

 

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