The Contax 645, a robust system familiar with many for its unique look, beautiful lenses and it’s mechanical reliability.
Primed for digital, the Contax 645 is the perfect hybrid solution for photographers shooting 120 film but needing the flexibility of digital to help expand what they offer.
With a Phase One digital back, expand your flexibility with the digital convenience in the same great system you know and love.
Use your Contax more frequently with less film processing, retouching, shipping and wait times. Get images to your clients faster, save time and money.
Change instantly from a single speed film to ISO ranges from 50 up to 6400, 15 stops of Dynamic Range, Wireless preview and more!
All of this without having to purchase or carry around another camera system, lenses or modifiers to retain your look and quality.
Dynamic Range
The extreme dynamic range of the IQ3 Digital Back range (up to 14 f-stops on the IQ3 50MP & 15 f-stops on the IQ3 100MP) enables you to capture nearly every scene no matter what the lighting conditions. Bring back virtually every detail, even if you didn’t get the exposure perfect at capture.
Unmatched color
The IQ3 Digital Backs are built to ensure you capture images with smooth and subtle transitions, reproducing the scene as perfect as possible. IQ3 Digital Backs make this possible by capturing images with up to 16-bit color depth per channel.
Built for robustness from the ground up.
Phase One Systems have been used for decades in some of the most demanding professional applications. With the XF Camera System we have upgraded all moving parts and materials, delivering the fastest, most robust and most reliable camera system we have ever made. The XF Camera System was created to be a universal platform that is fully integrated with Capture One, offering complete control.
100 Glorious Megapixels
IQ3 resolution of 50MP, 60MP, 80MP or 100MP not only delivers incredible detail, but also provides creative flexibility, accommodating virtually any application requirement, be it print or digital.
Wireless Built-In
Wireless communication is an integrated part of the IQ3 Digital Back range allowing you to connect an iPad or iPhone wirelessly and use Capture Pilot (downloadable in the app store) for Live View, exposure control, shutter release and instantly check focus or compose on a larger screen.
You can have both, see our chart below for a breakdown on the cost of having a roll of film purchased, shot & developed versus an investment in a Phase One digital back.
Estimated number of Film Rolls purchased, shot & developed per month that equal to breaking even on a digital back lease or purchase:
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24 Month Lease |
36 Month Lease |
48 Month Lease |
 60 Month Lease |
| Film Rolls |
28 |
19 |
15 |
13 |
All IQ2 & IQ3 series Phase One digital backs come with a 5 year warranty with loaner (IQ1 comes with 1 year) offering peace of mind during the most important shoots:
| Value-Added Warranty & Services | IQ Backs |
| Warranty Period | 5 Years |
| Free Repair of Manufacturing Defects | Yes |
| Shutter Actuations Covered | Unlimited |
| Product Defect Within First Month | Replaced |
| Free Loan Unit During Repair | Yes |
| 1x Free Camera Platform Exchange | Yes |
| 24/7 Online Support Forum & Access to Knowledge Base Articles | Yes |
With offices in New York and LA, and a team of 17 professionals located in five states we are devoted to providing top quality service to our customers.
We have been a partner with Phase One since our opening day more than 13 years ago. Digital Transitions at large has been the #1 source for Phase One digital backs, bodies and lenses in the US and was awarded Dealer of the Year and Support Partner of the Year multiple times by Phase One.
Read our article Big Buttery Bokeh; Ultra Fast Portrait Lenses for Phase One Bodies and see how you can get the Contax and more looks on a modern Medium Format body like the Phase One XF.
Do you want to shoot MORE with your Contax but can’t because the lighting situation is too dark or the film cost too expensive? Are your clients wanting to post images the next day on social media but they have to wait for the film to return from the lab? This company has provided a solution so you can use your DSLR less and get the look you LOVE!
We’ve partnered up with Digital Transitions (the largest Phase One value added dealer) to help demystify what Medium Format Digital is and how it can seamlessly integrate into your workflow affordably.
Digital Transitions worked long and hard (with the assistance of the team at the Hybrid Atelier) building custom film looks minimizing editing time, giving you the film look but without the wait.
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There are a few ways to get started shooting digital medium format on your Contax 645 body by either renting, leasing or owning.
Try out a Contax 645 rental and apply your rental cost to the purchase of your own digital back.
Shipping to all 50 States + Pickup available at either of our NYC or Los Angeles studios.
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