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Phase One in the Service of Cultural Heritage Digitisation

3 min readTripont Heritage editorial team
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The Phase One Instant Capture General Purpose kit combines the best image quality and usability, familiar from our digital backs, cameras, lenses and software, with various repro stands and accessories, so that you can digitise your cultural heritage and finds precisely and conveniently. The repro stands are equipped with a wide cross-foot alloy base, a strong steel frame and a two-speed, self-limiting worm geared motor, so that you can work smoothly and accurately.

Main kit components

Medium-format camera photographing a decorated codex page from above

The basic General Purpose Instant Capture Kit includes the following: • Phase One XF cameras and the 80MP IQ180 digital back • Phase One RSP 2-Motion motorised copy stand • Schneider Kreuznach 80mm f2.8 LS lens • Capture One CH

Features and benefits

• Durable and reliable • Easy, dependable operation • Fully adjustable • Two-speed, self-limiting worm geared motor for smooth operation • Maximum load capacity 15 kg • Versatile, modular design • Up to 400 times faster than other traditional scanners • Consistent, reliable autofocus system with excellent live view settings 480MB 16-bit files

In a nutshell

With the improved workflow of Capture One CH, the conversion of transparent negatives into black-and-white or colour images is automated. The result is perfect and immediately ready for print or post-production. Selected Cultural Heritage styles make it possible to convert different film types on the basis of certain parameters.

Motorised copy stand on a cross-foot base, with a map on the baseboard

Phase One RePro 2motion – For Larger Objects

The RSP 2Motion is fitted with an adjustable, motorised baseboard, so it can easily be adjusted to the size of the object and the lens. The baseboard can be supplemented with a steel plate of up to DIN A0 size, so that a larger drawing, map etc. can also be fixed magnetically.

Specifications

Total height: 227 cm Maximum working area: 160 cm Column cross-beam base size: 120 x 80 mm Maximum load capacity of camera holder section: 10 kg; on the baseboard: 15 kg Baseboard size: 100 x 80 cm Camera platform size: 13 x 13 cm Connecting thread (interchangeable): 1/4" / 3/8” Total space required for set-up: 100 x 126 cm

Phase One RePro – Basic Equipment for Digitisation

Phase One RSP RePro copy stand with a table, with a map on it

Many regard the system fitted with the Phase One RSP RePro motorised column as the standard of digitisation systems. Its 15 kg load capacity, precise two-step height adjustment and self-locking mechanics make it extremely versatile. The high-quality aluminium support column is a stable base for the camera mounted on it. The table can also be fitted with a baseboard marked with cm and inch scales, or with one that has a built-in light table.

Specifications

Mounting plate: 13 x 13 cm, tiltable +/- 90 degrees Column height: 150 cm Maximum load capacity: approx. 15 kg Mounting thread: 1/4" / 3/8” interchangeable

Copy stand with camera, colour card and samples on the baseboard

Phase One RSDmot – Motorised Tabletop Model

Designed for studios where space is limited or which have specific requirements. The Phase One RSDMot fits into a small space yet is versatile, and is available with two base and column sizes. The RSD kit includes the larger baseboard. If we want to use the Schneider Kreuznach 120mm AF F4 Macro lens, an additional baseboard adapter is needed.

Specifications

Baseboard: 900 x 730 mm Column height: 1.20 m Column cross-beam section size: 105 x 74 mm Load capacity: 8 kg Camera mounting plate(?): 130 x 78 mm

Phase One RB 5056 – Variable-Intensity Repro Lamps

Phase One copy stand with two side lamps and a table

The Phase One RB5056 HF lamps are fitted with two flicker-free, 55-watt bulbs of adjustable intensity, with a colour temperature of 5,400 kelvin and a CRI of 90-100. Strong, cast support rods allow you to control the amount of light cast on the object to be digitised, so that beautiful, even illumination can be achieved.

Specifications

Colour temperature: 5,400 K CRI value: 90-100 Power: 55 W

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