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Phase One launches a travel camera

But the ‘go-anywhere’ 150MP medium-format XC will set you back £50,000…

The new Phase One XC camera has been purpose-built for travel photographers who demand the finest in image quality. Designed with convenience in mind, the XC is Phase One’s most compact digitally integrated camera to come to market so far.

You can carry the camera anywhere to capture anything at any time, says Phase One, recording inspiration as it strikes on an ultra-wide-angle lens. The XC combines Phase One’s IQ4 150MP digital back with a new and first-time fully integrated Rodenstock HR Digaron-S 23mm f/5.6 lens, which has a five-bladed aperture with a range of f/5.6-f/22 and a 72mm filter size. The XC sports an electro-magnetic X-Shutter with speeds from 1/1000 sec to 60 minutes. According to Phase One, the XC prioritises unparalleled image quality in a

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