Achromatic Photography

IQ4 150MP Achromatic

The Phase One Achromatic is a specialised, medium-format digital camera system dedicated entirely to black-and-white photography. By omitting the traditional Bayer colour filter and IR cut filter, the sensor exposes every pixel to 100% of light, capturing extreme detail, exceptional dynamic range, and full-spectrum (UV to IR) sensitivity.

The IQ4 150MP Achromatic is dedicated purely to black and white photography, inspired by the timeless beauty of black and white analog photography, and giving photographers a whole new range of creative possibilities.

Uncompromised Resolution:
Because there is no color filter array, the camera natively renders black and white without needing to interpolate/guess color data (demosaicing), resulting in drastically sharper files.

Infrared and Full-Spectrum Capabilities:
Without an infrared cut-off filter, photographers can shoot dramatic total-IR images by using dedicated IR filters on their lenses.

Frame Averaging:
Built-in tools like frame averaging (available on IQ4) can blend multiple exposures over time, mimicking the effect of neutral density (ND) filters to capture smooth motion blur.

Phase One XC Camera Technology

Phase One was born digital and, by pioneering a fully integrated camera with medium and large format optics, we endeavor to streamline and re-imagine the benefits a companion camera can provide. The XC Camera features an ultra-wide angle medium format lens, complete digital integration and workflow, and X-Shutter technology.

XC Full digital integration
The XC seamlessly integrates shutter controls without the need for external accessories or cables. Comprised of an IQ4, XC Camera, X-Shutter, and Rodenstock 23mm lens, the camera enables an effortless capture workflow.

Intergrated Exposure Control
Compose, focus and shoot. Shutter and aperture controls are integrated into the IQ4 touch screen to allow for seamless and intuitive operation with 100% accurate results. Beyond the essential communication of the components, the XC Camera incorporates a single, simple and straightforward, dual-action shutter button. The simplicity and elegance of the camera emphasizes the essentials of photography.

Quality Optics
Known for their great resolving power and contrast at large apertures, the optical design of the Rodenstock HR 23mm lenses reduces diffraction and color noise, even at the pixel density of the IQ4 150MP, providing flexibility to the full frame medium format sensor.

• The XC 23mm – Rodenstock HR Digaron-S 23mm f/5.6 is simply the best ultra-wide-angle medium format lens.

151 million pixels
The XC Camera elevates the highest resolution full frame medium format sensor available, ensuring that each RAW image takes full control of the astounding quality and detail provided by the Rodenstock 23mm. The flexibility afforded by such image resolution provides endless possibilities in print, as well as providing the flexibility and convenience to crop and scale images to previously unimaginable levels.

X-Shutter
At the heart of the XC – Rodenstock 23mm is the X-Shutter. The X-Shutter is an intelligently integrated and electronically controlled shutter, born out of Phase One’s Geospatial applications and experience. The X-Shutter is purpose-built to allow for finer control in a smaller form factor. Powered by the IQ4, the X-Shutter shares in the ambition of the Infinity Platform for future growth and flexibility.

IQ4 Infinity Platform
At the core of the XC Camera is the IQ4, built on the powerful and flexible Infinity Platform. The Infinity Platform dynamically expands and adapts to market demands and technological changes. It provides you with new features, functions, compatibility, and improved usability. The Infinity Platform enables the same IQ4 to seamlessly switch between the professional power and functionality of XF, to the dedicated landscape design of the XT.

Capture One Inside
We integrated the cutting-edge RAW editing core of Capture One software directly into your camera to reflect your personal aesthetic in the RAW file itself. Thanks to the ample processing power of the IQ4, with Capture One Inside you get greater control over your RAW capture when you are away from your computer and immersed in your subject.

Precision details
The XC Camera System is built using only the highest quality materials. Each aspect of the design and manufacturing, all the way down to the handcrafted handgrip, focuses on quality and precision, ensuring an exclusive and enjoyable shooting experience.