Konrad Michels

Phocus 4.1 for macOS just dropped! Members Public

NEW FEATURES IN PHOCUS UPDATE 4.1 (MAC) * Hasselblad Natural Noise Reduction (HNNR) is extended to FFF files, further improving the noise reduction effect of professional format files. * The Reproduction tool adds full HDR workflow support, including L* wide color gamut selection, color calibration and curve adjustment in HDR mode.

Konrad Michels
Konrad Michels
Hasselblad

Hasselblad HDR Demystified, Part 5 of 5: Print, Archival, and Practical Recommendations Members Public

HDR can't be printed - here's the physics why. Plus archival strategies and practical guidance on when Ultra HDR JPEG makes sense.

Konrad Michels
Konrad Michels
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Captured on a Hasselblad X2D II + XCD 35-100mm E @35mm

Hasselblad HDR Demystified, Part 4 of 5: Displays, In-Camera Limitations, and Platform Support Members Public

Not all HDR displays are equal. Learn which iPhones, Macs, and monitors show Hasselblad HNCS HDR, plus in-camera limits and platform gaps.

Konrad Michels
Konrad Michels
Hasselblad

XCD 2,8-4/35-100E Firmware 1.9.15 upgrade released Members Public

If you're one of the lucky folks to own one of these, just 13 days after the previous firmware update (1.9.13), Hasselblad have released another update. This link should take you to the download page if you want to pull it to your computer and drop

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Konrad Michels

Hasselblad FFF vs 3FR: Why Renaming Doesn't Work (And Why That's Good) Members Public

This started with a question on a Hasselblad forum: someone tried renaming a .FFF file to .3FR hoping Phocus Mobile 2 would recognize it. It didn't work. The ensuing discussion turned into an impromptu explainer about how file extensions, file associations, and file validation actually work at a

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Konrad Michels

Phocus Bug Watch #001: Your Color Labels Keep Disappearing Members Public

Color labels in Phocus 4.0.1 don't persist or export - Hasselblad confirmed it's a known issue. Star ratings work; use those instead.

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Konrad Michels
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Pristine Snow on a Footbridge

Hasselblad HDR Demystified, Part 3 of 5: The Complete Phocus 4.x Workflow Members Public

Hasselblad's HDR histogram is secretly an interactive Levels tool. Learn the complete Phocus 4.x HDR workflow from RAW to Ultra HDR export.

Konrad Michels
Konrad Michels
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Hasselblad X2D II: Three Firmware Quirks Worth Knowing About Members Public

The X2D II is an excellent camera, but a few interface behaviors work differently than you might expect coming from other systems. This guide documents three quirks that aren't obvious (to me, at least) from the manual - none affect image quality, but knowing them in advance can

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Konrad Michels