Phase One XF Camera System Update and new lenses

Phase One have today released the first update to the Phase One XF Camera System and have announced the release of three new Schneider Kreuznach leaf shutter lenses.

Phase One XF Camera System Firmware Update

The XF feature update, which is totally free to XF System customers, delivers a range of new features, notably:

• Focus confirmation on the XF OneTouch UI; now gives full focus control with Waist Level Finder workflow;
• Seismographic Vibration Delay, ensures camera stillness at the moment of capture;
• Hyperfocal Point Calibration, allows you to calibrate and store your perfect hyperfocal point;
• BullsEye Level tool on the XF OneTouch UI enables easy camera alignment;
• Histogram display on the XF OneTouch UI provides immediate review of captured data;
• Focus Step enables focus control directly from Live View in Capture One Pro
• General stability improvements.

New Schneider Kreuznach Leaf Shutter Lenses

As well as the firmware upgrade, Phase One are introducing THREE new lenses. Like the 35mm and 120mm lenses introduced during the launch of the XF System, these Schneider Kreuznach Leaf Shutter lenses are built to a new and more robust quality standard.

Schneider Kreuznach 55mm LS f/2.8 Lens

Minimal distortion semi-wide angle design provides a normal outlook, great for editorial portraits and lifestyle photography.

• Fast aperture, shallow depth of field
• Compact size with LS capabilities

Schneider Kreuznach 80mm LS f/2.8 Lens

A preferred choice for location fashion photographers using fill flash.

• • Fast aperture, shallow depth of field
  • Edge-to-edge sharpness
  • Extreme optical performance

Schneider Kreuznach 150mm LS f/3.5 Lens

A standard portrait lens with applications in fashion, beauty, lifestyle and sports.

• Tack-sharp, long focal length
• Compact and light weight design
• Metal Lens hood