Phase One

Phase One has just unveiled a major update to Capture One Pro, with a raft of new features for image editing and management — most notably a new processing engine.

Phase One's industrial branch has today announced a new medium format camera system designed for aerial photography. The Phase One iXA was designed exclusively for aerial work, with a rugged construction, and high-speed communication and synchronization functionality. Available in either 60MP ($53,000) or 80MP ($60,000) versions, the iXA can have either RGB or NIR (near infrared) sensor modules, and Phase One claims 12.5 f-stops of dynamic range.

When we did our big roundup of tough compact cameras, our own Stan Horaczek dragged them through the mud, water and chaos of the  Tough Mudder adventure race at Mt. Snow in Vermont. With 10 miles of danger, its one of the crazier and more intense ways to test a tough camera that you're going to see. But we've got nothing on Phase One.