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Do You Need RAW+JPG Capture Mode for HDR on the Hasselblad X2D II?
Paid Members PublicShort answer: no. If you are shooting just RAW, the X2D II captures the full dynamic range in every frame, and Phocus can render that data as HDR after the fact. You only need RAW+JPG or RAW+HEIF if you want the camera itself to embed an HDR JPEG
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.
Why Your Phocus Workspace Keeps Resetting
Paid Members PublicPhocus workspace customization only persists in custom layouts. Built-in layouts are read-only. Here's how to fix it.
The Hasselblad XCD Lens Guide: V, P, E, and Everything Else Explained
Paid Members PublicComplete guide to all 18 Hasselblad XCD lenses. V, P, E naming decoded, specs compared, filter sizes, flash sync speeds, and kit recommendations.
Tethered Capture in Phocus 4.1.2: What Works, What's Hidden, and What's Broken
Paid Members PublicTested X2D II tethering in Phocus 4.1.2. Found undocumented focus tools, a hidden true color pixel-shift mode, and two system freeze triggers.
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.
Hasselblad Phocus 4.x Manual: The Guide Hasselblad Hasn't Written
Paid Members PublicThe Phocus 4.x manual Hasselblad hasn't written. 83 topics including tethered capture, hidden focus tools, pixel-shift multi-shot, and more.
Flash and TTL on the X2D II
Paid Members PublicCommunity-sourced compatibility guide for flash on the Hasselblad X2D II. Godox, Nikon, Profoto TTL, leaf shutter sync, and what doesn't work.
