D I G I T A L S T U D I O C A M E R A S Y S T E M Digital Camera Back for 4"x5" Large Format Cameras User’s Guide Edition 3.
PhotoPhase Digital Camera Back for Large Format Cameras – User's Guide Table of Contents For Your Safety ..................................................................................................................2 Section 1: Introduction......................................................................................................3 Section 1.1: How it Works............................................................................................3 Section 2: Back Panel Description ..........
PhotoPhase Digital Camera Back for Large Format Cameras – User's Guide For Your Safety: ! Read this manual carefully before turning on your system. • If any component of your system becomes wet or damaged, remove power by unplugging the power unit from the wall socket. • Keep these instructions handy for reference by you or others. • If you receive a shock while using this equipment, remove power and contact a licensed electrician immediately.
PhotoPhase Digital Camera Back for Large Format Cameras – User's Guide Section 1 The PhotoPhase Digital Camera Back The PhotoPhase digital camera back for large format cameras will enable you to use your usual 4" x 5" large format cameras and lenses to take digital photographs in color. The camera back fits into a standard springback film loading mechanism, just like a normal camera back. Section 1.1 How it Works The camera back contains a light sensitive element called a CCD (charge coupled device).
PhotoPhase Digital Camera Back for Large Format Cameras – User's Guide Protection Legs Dust Cover Handle (in open position) SCSI Connector CCD Sensor Scan Direction Scan Area Fig.
PhotoPhase Digital Camera Back for Large Format Cameras – User's Guide image processing settings to perfect your images. Final images are converted into the TIFF file format, which is readable by nearly every other image processing and desk top publishing program. Section 2 Back Panel Description Referring to Fig.1, the following back panel features can be seen: • CCD Sensor: This is a linear light sensitive surface. It scans across the entire exposure area to capture the full image.
PhotoPhase Digital Camera Back for Large Format Cameras – User's Guide Fig.
PhotoPhase Digital Camera Back for Large Format Cameras – User's Guide Section 3 Mounting and Unmounting the Camera Back The camera back fits to your camera just like a normal camera back. Use the following procedures to mount and unmount the camera back: Section 3.1 Mounting the Camera Back 1. Set your film mounting assembly in the portrait or landscape position. 2. Pull back the focusing screen release lever on your camera to make room to slide the camera back into place in front of the screen. 3.
PhotoPhase Digital Camera Back for Large Format Cameras – User's Guide Section 4 Care and Cleaning Your PhotoPhase camera back is a sensitive and high precision instrument. To keep it working properly, treat it carefully as you would any of your other high quality photography equipment, and take special note of the advice given here. Section 4.1 Storage and Handling • Keep the camera back away from sources of moisture. Do not let liquid get in or on the unit.
PhotoPhase Digital Camera Back for Large Format Cameras – User's Guide However, if you notice that your images contain cyan, magenta, or yellow lines in the direction parallel with the scan movement, then your CCD sensor may be in need of cleaning. In this case, use the following procedure: 1. With your system fully assembled and with the software running, select the Camera ➜ Maintenance ➜ Cleaning Position menu. 2.
PhotoPhase Digital Camera Back for Large Format Cameras – User's Guide Section 5 Camera Back Specifications Fits Standard spring-back for all 4"x5" large format cameras Exposed Frame 7 x 10 cm (2.
