Imacon has announced the first 4,000x4,000 pixel digital camera back with multi-shot and micro-step modes.


The FlexFrame 4040 is based on the same technology used in the FlexFrame 3020, which allows it to work in four-shot mode for maximum quality still-life and 16-shot mode to produce an 8,000x8,000 pixel image as well as in single-shot mode for capturing action.


"If you want the ultimate, its the 4040," said Craig Calder, marketing manager at The Studio Workshop. "Theres no need to compromise."


Until now digital photographers have been restricted to single-shot 4,000x4,000 pixel cameras from Kodak and PhaseOne, or multi-shot cameras offering 3,000x2,000 pixels.


The 4040 offers the best of both worlds and is suitable for applications ranging from portraiture, through studio photography, to fine-art archival scanning, which has traditionally been the preserve of scanning backs.


It will be available in the fourth quarter for 17,500.


Imacon has also launched a new version of its Flextight Precision scanner and a view camera adaptor for the FlexFrame 3020 digital camera back.


The Flextight Precision III has an increased maximum optical resolution of 6,300dpi and is up to three-times faster than the Precision II. An upgrade kit for Precision II users is available.


Contact: The Studio Workshop 020 7278 7633.


Story by Barney Cox