Phase One IQ4 + Schneider Kreuznach LS 150mm f/2.8 Aperture Series: MemChu
Related: Eastern Sierra, Lundy Canyon area, medium format, peak bagging, Phase One, Phase One 120mm f/4 Macro AF, Phase One digital backs, Phase One IQ4 digital back, Schneider, Schneider Kreuznach, Schneider Kreuznach Lenses, Schneider Kreuznach LS, Schneider Kreuznach LS 120mm f/4 Macro
I was curious whether the Phase One IQ4 frame averaging feature could be used outdoors in order to achieve exceptional dynamic range.
In particular, I wanted to capture an intense glare off an icy lake while also retaining outstanding detail in the deeply-shadowed mountainside, a challenge that in my experience over decades no camera has ever met before to my satisfaction.
Well, this example shows why pros who want the best shoot Phase One.
Phase One IQ4 Image Quality: Extreme Dynamic Range in the Field (Lundy Lake)
Includes images up to full 150MP camera resolution in both color and black and white.
NOTE: my output script developed a bug (a change I made), and this image is too dark because a key adjustment layer was omitted. I need to fix that bug and redo the image.
Phase One IQ4 + Schneider Kreuznach LS 35mm f/3.5
ENV: Lundy Lake, altitude 7600 ft / 2316 m, 35°F / 1°C
RAW: LACA corrected, USM {10,50,0}, SmartSharpen{40,0.7,0}
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