Phase One P45+

Legendary medium format digital back performance

Phase One P45+
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 15
Durability 18
Price 12
Usability 18
Brand Phase One
Model P45+

Key Features

SENSOR 39 Megapixel Dalsa CCD sensor, 49.1 x 36.8mm format
PROCESSOR Proprietary Phase One image processing engine
AUTOFOCUS Dependent on camera body (Mamiya/Hasselblad/Contax mount)
PHASE DETECTION N/A - Digital back system
VIDEO None
STABILIZATION None
BURST RATE 0.68 frames per second
VIEWFINDER Dependent on camera body optical viewfinder
DISPLAY 2.2-inch TFT LCD, 230,000 dots
CONNECTIVITY FireWire 800, Flash Sync port
MEMORY CARD CompactFlash (CF) Type I/II
WEATHER SEALING Professional grade magnesium alloy housing
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 2500 shots per charge (high capacity)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Phase One P45+

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
Mode Dial ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present Menu navigation
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled via lens/body
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present Controlled via body
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
Main Command Dial ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present Back-specific navigation buttons
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✗ Not Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present Via menu

How-to Use Phase One P45+

Welcome to the How-to section of the camera. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a camera has a how-to section and a section for learning. Simply because the buttons and the controls of each camera is located in different places that not only varies for brands but in each model. How-to section help you operate your camera, however, if you are interested to learn photography, not only you need to know how your camera works, but also you must know what you can change and why you do that to get better photo. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.

Phase One P45+ Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Phase One P45+

For over a decade, we have been teaching photography following a university standard. No one does it better than us. We have a selection of courses, diplomas, graduate and post-graduate programs, as well as some of our best-selling university press publications, to guide you in the best possible way for your camera. Enroll in the fundamentals and then move to the genres you want to master.

Technical Specification

Sensor CCD
Resolution 39 Megapixels
ISO Range 50-800
Autofocus Body dependent
Shutter Speed 1/10000s to 60 minutes
Burst Rate 0.68 fps
Video None
Stabilization None
Viewfinder Body dependent
LCD 2.2-inch TFT
Memory Card CompactFlash
Connectivity FireWire 800
Battery Life 2500 shots
Weight 600g
Dimensions 91 x 80 x 60 mm