Workflow

Phocus Histogram vs Capture One Levels: What Hasselblad Shooters Need to Know Members Public

How Phocus's Histogram tool compares to Capture One Levels. Key differences and workflow tips for Hasselblad shooters.

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
Hasselblad
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
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
Hasselblad
Old shed in snow with trees

Hasselblad HDR Demystified, Part 2 of 5: Output Formats and the Trilemma Every Shooter Faces Members Public

Ultra HDR JPEG, HEIF, or TIFF? Hasselblad's HDR workflow forces a choice between HNCS color, HDR output, and external editing. Pick two.

Konrad Michels
Konrad Michels
Hasselblad
Bridges over the South Fork Tye River by Konrad Michels of Tonal Photo

Hasselblad HDR Demystified, Part 1 of 5: What Is HNCS HDR and Why Should RAW Shooters Care? Members Public

Hasselblad's HNCS HDR isn't traditional tone mapping. Learn what end-to-end HDR means for RAW shooters and why your workflow might change.

Konrad Michels
Konrad Michels
Hasselblad

Hasselblad X2D II: Why Your RAW Files Drop to 14-Bit in Continuous Mode (And When It Matters) Members Public

Your Hasselblad X2D II isn't always capturing 16-bit RAW. Discover why continuous mode forces 14-bit and whether it actually affects your images.

Konrad Michels
Konrad Michels
Hasselblad
Virginia Sunrise by Konrad Michels of Tonal Photo

How Hasselblad Phocus for Mac Handles Highlight Recovery, Shadow Fill, and White Balance - And Why It's Worth the Effort Members Public

How Hasselblad Phocus handles tonal adjustments differently from Lightroom and Capture One — and why HNCS integration produces better results.

Konrad Michels
Konrad Michels
Hasselblad