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What Phocus Writes to the .phos When You Switch HNCS Presets
Paid Members PublicPhocus 4.1.x writes the HNCS preset name and slider values to the .phos sidecar on every commit, even though the toolbar dropdown won't show it.
Where Did My Star Ratings Go? Phocus Thumbnail Options
Paid Members PublicFound a non-obvious dropdown in Phocus 4.1.2 that controls thumbnail filtering, sorting, and display. Here's what each option does.
What You Keep and Lose When You Skip Phocus
Paid Members PublicHNCS color science, HNNR noise reduction, highlight handling - what Hasselblad's Phocus adds that Lightroom and Capture One can't replicate.
Phocus 4.1.2 for Mac: HDR Export Fixes and Tethered Shooting Upgrades
Paid Members PublicHasselblad releases Phocus 4.1.2 with three HDR export fixes, tethered shooting upgrades for X2D II, and FFF/3FR import format selection.
Phocus Crop Tool: The Grid Options Nobody Told You About
Paid Members PublicPress 2 for thirds, 3 for quarters - Phocus crop tool has hidden grid overlays. Here's how to use them.
Phocus Histogram vs Capture One Levels: What Hasselblad Shooters Need to Know
Paid Members PublicHow Phocus's Histogram tool compares to Capture One Levels. Key differences and workflow tips for Hasselblad shooters.
Hasselblad HDR Demystified, Part 5 of 5: Print, Archival, and Practical Recommendations
Paid Members PublicHDR 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 PublicNot all HDR displays are equal. Learn which iPhones, Macs, and monitors show Hasselblad HNCS HDR, plus in-camera limits and platform gaps.
