If you think your pricey DSLR has some crazy resolution numbers, then check out the new Phase One Alpa A-Series Camera, which combines a Phase One digital medium format back with an Alpa body, giving you traditional manual controls with state-of-the-art technology. Three models are offered – the A250, A260 and A280 – based on the ALPA 12TC mirrorless camera body, plus a Phase One medium format IQ2 Aseries digital back; the 50 megapixel CMOS-based IQ250, the long-exposure-capable 60 megapixel, full frame IQ260, or the highest-resolution 80 megapixel full frame IQ280. Each model comes with a 35mm Rodenstock Alpar lens. There are two optional lenses available, including an ultra-wide 23mm and an all-round 70mm ALPA HR Alpagon.

The three A-series Rodenstock Alpagon/Alpar lens profiles are factory calibrated, configured and preloaded on the new IQ2 A-series digital backs to get the most out of each medium format sensor. Using the new firmware and A-series camera mode, you simply select the lens used and corrections are then automatically processed in camera and when importing to Capture One Pro 8.1. A new version of Capture Pilot permits checking the selected A-lens directly from an iOS device. Once images are captured, they are wirelessly displayed in Capture Pilot, to validate focus, exposure and composition.

The Phase One A250 is priced at USD 47,000, the A260 at USD 48,000 and the A280 at USD 55,000.