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Phocus 4.1.2 for Mac: HDR Export Fixes and Tethered Shooting Upgrades

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Hasselblad releases Phocus 4.1.2 with three HDR export fixes, tethered shooting upgrades for X2D II, and FFF/3FR import format selection.

Konrad Michels
Konrad Michels
HDR & Color

Phocus Crop Tool: The Grid Options Nobody Told You About

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Press 2 for thirds, 3 for quarters - Phocus crop tool has hidden grid overlays. Here's how to use them.

Konrad Michels
Konrad Michels
workflow

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

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

Konrad Michels
Konrad Michels
workflow

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

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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
HDR & Color
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

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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
HDR & Color
Pristine Snow on a Footbridge

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

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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
HDR & Color
Old shed in snow with trees

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

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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
HDR & Color
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?

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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
HDR & Color