X2D II
The Data Was Always in Your Older X2D II Files. Now Your Editor Can Read It
Yesterday I wrote about Phocus quietly fixing a bug it never told anyone about. Hasselblad does the same thing with camera firmware, and twice
X2D II
Hardware, controls, sensor, and autofocus on the Hasselblad X2D II.
3fr
Hasselblad X2D II RAWs Record Focus Distance. Now Your Editor Reads It
Every X2D II 3FR since firmware 1.2.7.11 records recoverable focus distance. Since firmware 1.3.16.1, Capture One and Lightroom read it and use it.
X2D II
Hasselblad XCD 35-100E vs the V Primes: I Owned Both and Chose Twice
A variant of this question lands on almost every Hasselblad forum almost every week in some form. "Help me bridge the gap: 35-
workflow
A Complete Hasselblad RAW Workflow: Cull, Phocus, 16-Bit TIFF, Lightroom
Every week the same question surfaces on r/hasselblad, in the Facebook groups, or in my inbox: what does a sensible Hasselblad workflow actually
Phocus
Phocus, Capture One, or Lightroom? I Measured Instead of Guessing
The same Hasselblad RAW, measured in Phocus, Capture One, and Lightroom: tone, color, and lens handling differ more than you'd guess.
firmware
Hasselblad X2D II Firmware 1.3.16.1 is Available
Hasselblad published firmware 1.3.16.1 for the X2D II 100C today, the same day Phocus Mobile for Android V1.0.0 landed.
X2D II
Phocus 4.2 Modifies Your RAW Files on Import and Breaks DxO PureRaw
Phocus 4.2 import rewrites the EXIF Model tag in 3FR files. DxO PureRaw rejects them, checksums break, and Hasselblad calls it by design.
X2D II
Culling a 1,500-Frame Hasselblad Shoot in Fifteen Minutes
How I sort a 1,500-frame Hasselblad card in 10 to 15 minutes with Palomino, then hand clean keepers (and ratings) to Phocus.
X2D II
The Hasselblad X2D II Autofocus System
How the Hasselblad X2D II autofocus system works: 425-zone PDAF, LiDAR assist, AF-C subject detection, and the constraints that catch owners out.
X2D II
Hasselblad X2D II vs X2D 100C: Is the Upgrade Worth It?
Hasselblad did something unusual with the X2D II. It replaced an $8,199 camera with a better one and charged $800 less. The X2D
X2D II
Why your X2D II files look better on iPad than iPhone
You've probably noticed it. Open the same X2D II file on your iPhone and then on your iPad Pro and the iPad
HDR & Color
Do You Need RAW+JPG Capture Mode for HDR on the Hasselblad X2D II?
Short answer: no. If you are shooting just RAW, the X2D II captures the full dynamic range in every frame, and Phocus can render
HDR & Color
What Phocus Writes to the .phos When You Switch HNCS Presets
Phocus 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.
X2D II
Why Your Phocus Workspace Keeps Resetting
Phocus workspace customization only persists in custom layouts. Built-in layouts are read-only. Here's how to fix it.
Lenses & Accessories
The Hasselblad XCD Lens Guide: V, P, E, and Everything Else Explained
Complete guide to all 18 Hasselblad XCD lenses. V, P, E naming decoded, specs compared, filter sizes, flash sync speeds, and kit recommendations.