@Craig Houdeshell: The intended use for this body is for use on rack mount or a copy stand, and thus the ergonomics is not optimized for handheld use. There is no trigger button directly on the body, so captures are triggered either from a remote shutter cable or through Capture One imaging software. On the inside of the camera body, the mirror has been removed to reduce vibrations and to enhance durability of the mechanical parts. This means that there are no auto-focus like in the 645DF+, but focus is done using Live View for ultra high precision. It is possible to remote control the focus using Capture One for our AF lens range, in case the camera is mounted on a high copy stand, or is located in place which is difficult to reach. We can arrange a demonstration with one of our local partners - please sign up on www.phaseone.com/demo
Thanks for the detailed video. I am not familiar with that camera body. Is it used for rack mount only? The video says it is mirrorless. DO tell. Thanks.
As one of the photographers in the video, I can clarify that it is best practice not to use ESPECIALLY cotton gloves when handling 'antique' papers for a number of reasons. Firstly, as cotton gloves can catch on delicate edges and damage pages. It is incredibly difficult to measure the delicateness of an item when wearing cotton gloves, leading to incorrect pressure being applied to items, again, possibly causing damage. Clean hands are best. Nitrile gloves are used for photographic media, plates, prints objects etc. as oils in skin can cause damage to these items, where as not so in paper or parchment based media. We are fully trained in handling methods and care by our conservation specialists.
