Phase One IQ250

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Pros:

Modular design compatible with a multitude of camera systems. Sturdy build. 50-megapixel CMOS image sensor. ISO 6400 capability. Integrated Wi-Fi with wireless shooting control and image review. Tethered shooting via USB 3.0.

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Lacks a truly modern camera with which to pair it. Not full-frame 645. Laggy Live View experience. No video support. Expensive

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Last revision on January 6, 2016

Reviewers Liked

Modular design compatible with a multitude of camera systems. Sturdy build. 50-megapixel CMOS image sensor. ISO 6400 capability. Integrated Wi-Fi with wireless shooting control and image review. Tethered shooting via USB 3.0

Reviewers Didn't Like

Lacks a truly modern camera with which to pair it. Not full-frame 645. Laggy Live View experience. No video support. Expensive

Expert reviews and ratings

The Phase One IQ250 is the first medium format back with a CMOS sensor to go on sale. Image quality is superb, but you'll have to pay for...

By PC Mag on March 10, 2014

"Game changer" is a phrase I seldom use in any product review—because it's cliched and because it's often not true—but that's how I'd describe Phase One's brand new 50-megapixel IQ250 medium-format digital camera back. The IQ250 uses a groundbreaking...

By pdnonline.com on January 24, 2014

Nous attendions l'arrivée du CMOS dans les dos numériques depuis quelques années déjà. Alors que tous les reflex sont désormais équipés de capteurs utilisant cette technologie, les dos numériques étaient encore cantonnés aux capteurs CCD. Le marché étant...

By Focus Numérique on March 06, 2014