The IQ4 has an advanced image processing engine based on the technology
from Capture One, called Capture One Inside. With this technology you can
add styles to the captured images, letting you preview your favorite look
instantly on the IQ4 screen instead of seeing the typically flat-looking RAW
preview. In addition to using one of the pre-defined Styles, you can also create
your own look in Capture One Pro and transfer that Style to be use on the IQ4.
The selected IQ Style on the IQ4 will automatically be applied as a non-
destructive metadata Style to the raw files during capture. When the files are
imported in Capture One during tethering (or other means of image import),
the Style will be automatically applied in the Styles and Presets tool. You can
readjust the image adjustments based on the IQ Style to taste in Capture One,
if need be. The selected Style on the IQ4 will also be baked into any jpeg file
that is created on the back.
The IQ4 ships with six
IQ Styles
that each are optimized for specific image
subjects or workflows.
1. Landscape
aims to provide detailed landscape images in scenes with a high
dynamic range. The style boost saturation slightly as well as recovering detail
in the highlights and shadows. Finally, midtones are warmed slightly.
2. Fashion
is optimized to ensure that you can evaluate that skin tones are
neutral and smooth. Contrast is increased to add some pop to the image while
saturation is reduced. In addition, the color balance applies a cold/warm split
to the shadows and midtones.
3. Still Life
provides an attractive alternative to the typical flat captures in
Studio photography. The style applies a crisp contrast increase while lifting the
brightness of the image without e
ff
ecting saturation.
4. B&W Neutral
replaces the “Black and White” view mode found in previous
IQ digital backs. The e
ff
ect basically mirrors enabling Black & White in Capture
One.
5. B&W Contrast
is a Black and White conversion style with some added
contrast that makes the images pop more than B&W Neutral.
6. IQ Professor
The Image Quality Professor’s choice of image adjustments.
Please see the Image Quality Professor’s blog on phaseone.com for an
explanation of the included image adjustments as this style is meant to
showcase the possibilities of the IQ Styles and might change with a future
firmware.
Capture One Inside Styles
60
Capture One Inside Styles
XF IQ4 Camera System Manual |
