Phase One XF IQ3

Superlative image quality. Full-format 645 image sensor. 16-bit Raw capture. Mechanical and electronic shutter. Physical controls and touch interface.

Expensive. Not made for action photography. Heavy, bulky body. Not fully weather sealed. Single memory card slot. No video capture.

Phase One caters to the highest end of the photographic market, and while the Trichromatic is not its most expensive back (the black-and-white Achromatic costs a bit more), it is the most premium color option available. It sacrifices some high ISO...

Outstanding image quality. Full-size 645 image sensor. Infrared capture capability. 16-bit Raw imaging. Mechanical and electronic shutter options.

Extremely expensive. Slower autofocus. Heavy, bulky frame. Not fully weather sealed. Single memory card slot. Omits video support.

The IQ3 Achromatic is an extremely powerful photographic tool. It offers incredible resolution and dynamic range, superlative black-and-white output, and infrared imaging capabilities. If monochrome imaging is your forte, and you have the budget,...

Photos have top-notch color, detail and sharpness. XF camera body has better controls and integration with the IQ3 image sensors.

It doesn't match conventional SLRs for easy handling, low-light shooting and autofocus. It costs more than a really nice car.

The Phase One XF-IQ3 offers superb image quality for those with the budget to afford it and the patience to set up shots carefully.

Photos have top-notch color, detail and sharpness. XF camera body has better controls and integration with the IQ3 image sensors

It doesn't match conventional SLRs for easy handling, low-light shooting and autofocus. It costs more than a really nice car

The Phase One XF-IQ3 offers superb image quality for those with the budget to afford it and the patience to set up shots carefully.

The Phase One XF 100MP kit which includes the XF camera body, the new IQ3 100MP digital back, a prism viewfinder, a focusing screen, a 52mm-equivalent Schneider Kreuznach LS 80mm f/2.8 lens, four 3400mAh battery packs, a charger, a 16GB CF card, a card...