Phocus
Phocus Histogram vs Capture One Levels: What Hasselblad Shooters Need to Know Paid Members Public
How Phocus's Histogram tool compares to Capture One Levels. Key differences and workflow tips for Hasselblad shooters.
What Data Does Hasselblad Phocus Send to Google? A Privacy Investigation Paid Members Public
A technical investigation into Phocus 4.x analytics: what gets transmitted to Google, what's logged locally on your Mac, and what Hasselblad's privacy policy doesn't tell you.
My First 24 Hours with Phocus 4.1: One Fix, One Regression, One Crash Paid Members Public
Phocus 4.1 fixes Ultra HDR JPEGs but breaks TIFF export paths. Workaround found: use the built-in TIFF-16 preset unchanged.
Phocus 4.1 for macOS just dropped! Paid 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.
Hasselblad HDR Demystified, Part 5 of 5: Print, Archival, and Practical Recommendations Paid 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.
Hasselblad HDR Demystified, Part 4 of 5: Displays, In-Camera Limitations, and Platform Support Paid 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.
Phocus Bug Watch #001: Your Color Labels Keep Disappearing Paid 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.
Hasselblad HDR Demystified, Part 3 of 5: The Complete Phocus 4.x Workflow Paid 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.
