Hasselblad Phocus 3.2.1 Released

[HBIEVP]

All,

I would like to inform you that we have a new software release, Phocus 3.2.1 version. The new release features are as follows:

ProRes export

In addition to CinemaDNG it is now possible to export raw video as ProRes. Unlike CinemaDNG which is a raw format - ProRes exports will actually reflect adjustments made in Phocus and also take advantage of lens corrections and the HNCS color handling. In other words - the image processing of each frame of a ProRes export is basically the same that you would get when exporting still images.
When viewing 3FV files you will now find an Adjustment mode check box in the upper left corner. In order to view the effect of adjustments on raw video you will need to enable this adjustment mode. When not in adjustment mode you will just see the preview video that the camera has embedded in the 3FV. This non-adjustment mode can still be useful as it will provide faster navigation and playback and specifically if you only intent to export CinemaDNG there will be no reason to enable adjustment mode. Note that the mode can also be switched via the command in the View menu and its associated keyboard short cut cmd-alt-A.

It should be noted that adjustment settings are global for the full clip no matter which frame was shown when the adjustment was edited.

In both modes it’s possible to trim the extent of the video sequence. Just like all other adjustments this is non destructive, meaning that it’s just a part of the adjustment setting. The UI is slightly different based on the mode - in adjustment mode there’s a button labeled trim, in non adjustment mode you will find the Trim command in an action menu.
When exporting you will find factory output presets for both CinemaDNG and the 6 different ProRes variants. It should be noted that the factory ProRes presets all convert to the Hasselblad Rec.709 color space. Technically this will ensure a perfect match when playing back in applications like QuickTime Player or Final Cut Pro. In reality this output profile does not follow the exact standard when it comes to the transfer curve, but for legacy reasons it’s what is expected in these applications. If you need to generate Rec.709 output that matches the standard exactly you can create your own output presets and select to use the Rec. ITU-R BT.709-5 profile that is part of a default macOS installation.
Finally it should be noted that for now dust removal will not have effect on ProRes exports.

Wacom tablet support

When using a Wacom tablet or a similar pressure sensitive device, the pressure will now be used to scale the flow of the adjustment layer brush. The maximum flow used will be determined by the setting of the flow slider.

Various improvements

- Eizo calibration has been updated to support all current Eizo monitors with swing sensor or built-in sensor
- a warning will be shown in the camera tool when a USB based camera is connected via USB-2
- includes a workaround for a macOS 10.12.x bug that lead to 3rd party images being shown incorrectly when zoomed below 25%
- when zoomed into an image and switching to another, the zoom level will now be kept even though the 2 images may have different full dimensions
- also contains a number of stability and usability improvement

Change log Version 3.2.1

- Adds factory references for ColorChecker 24 and ColorChecker SG targets produced Nov 2014 or later
- Fixes an issue leading to scrambled low resolution previews when capturing tethered at ISO 6400 or above with a USB based
camera
- Fixes a problem with creating scene calibrations from images that were not in landscape orientation

As always, Phocus is a free download and has no licensing restrictions, see link here: Phocus 3.2.1 Download

Thanks,

Eric Peterson,
Field Sales Specialist
Hasselblad Bron Inc.

 

[dave.gt]

Thank you, Eric!

 

[bernardl]

Thanks.

Any update on the plan to release the next firmware update for the H6D-100c?

Special focus on the following features:
- White balance in camera
- back up mode for parallel write to the 2 memory cards
- hopefully some auto-ISO a la Nikon

Thank you.

Cheers,
Bernard

 

[etto72]

How about the X1D

when are we going to see the next firmware?

Thanks
E

Thanks.

Any update on the plan to release the next firmware update for the H6D-100c?

Special focus on the following features:
- White balance in camera
- back up mode for parallel write to the 2 memory cards
- hopefully some auto-ISO a la Nikon

Thank you.

Cheers,
Bernard

 

[Hasselblad Official]

How about the X1D

when are we going to see the next firmware?

Thanks
E

Hi guys,

Please download the new firmware 1.17.0 for both X1D-50c as well as H6D-50c & H6D-100c at http://www.hasselblad.com/support/manuals/medium-format-firmware

New features and improvements for X1D: http://static.hasselblad.com/2014/11/Release-Notes-X1D-1_17_0.pdf

New features and improvements for H6D: http://static.hasselblad.com/2014/11/Release-Notes-H6D-1_17_0.pdf

Best,
The Hasselblad team

 

[bernardl]

Thanks for the update.

Not really the ones I was hoping for, but it's nice to see that the pace seems to be somewhat accelerating.

Cheers,
Bernard

 

[bab]

Like a very slow microscopic drip!

 

[JCL212]

Hi Eric,

Is it possible for Hasselblad to release a new version of Phocus that supports transferring images from imagebanks (mine is 528C)?

I think the latest release of Phocus that stills support imagebank is 2.7.6. But 2.7.6 cannot be run on macOS Sierra (10.12). It crashes immediately. It renders my 528C useless except relying on the very old flexcolor software.

I have been using many generations of Hasselblad digital backs, since Imacon to the recent CMOS backs. At times, I still prefer the look and color with my 528C multi-shot back. I really hope Hasselblad will keep decent support to those old models. After all, they were and are expensive tools, and we have invested a lot on them.

(As a matter of fact, Phase One Capture One has been supporting all of its older models, as far as I know).

I really hope Hasselblad will take a proactive and responsible role on this.

 

[dougpeterson]

(As a matter of fact, Phase One Capture One has been supporting all of its older models, as far as I know).

Capture One 10.1 (released 2017) fully supports every Phase One system up to the Lightphase (1998) with the exception of the scanning back systems of the late 1990s.

 

[nanthor]

I'm in a similar situation to JCL212. I recently bought an older hasselblad digital back with imagebank, the original one I think, and I was really looking forward to using it. Well, I can use it but the images are stuck in the imagebank until I can find an older computer to load an old program into. I wouldn't think it would be a huge thing to make phocus work with the older imagebanks but I'm not an IT guy. If anyone can suggest a decent old laptop configuration that I can use to load either phocus or flexcolor onto, please advise me. Looking forward to seeing what my images look like larger than 2" diagonally. Thanks, Bob Nancarrow in Michigan, USA

 

[HBIEVP]

Hi Eric,

Is it possible for Hasselblad to release a new version of Phocus that supports transferring images from imagebanks (mine is 528C)?

I think the latest release of Phocus that stills support imagebank is 2.7.6. But 2.7.6 cannot be run on macOS Sierra (10.12). It crashes immediately. It renders my 528C useless except relying on the very old flexcolor software.

I have been using many generations of Hasselblad digital backs, since Imacon to the recent CMOS backs. At times, I still prefer the look and color with my 528C multi-shot back. I really hope Hasselblad will keep decent support to those old models. After all, they were and are expensive tools, and we have invested a lot on them.

(As a matter of fact, Phase One Capture One has been supporting all of its older models, as far as I know).

I really hope Hasselblad will take a proactive and responsible role on this.

JCL,

You are correct that FlexColor 2.7.6 will support the 528C digital back, but the Mac OS requirement is 10.6 thru 10.9. I have no information on furture Phocus versions supporting the older Ixpress Backs but will send your request to our software development team.

For your convenience, here is the link to download http://www.hasselblad.com/support/manuals/software-archive

Sincerely,

Eric Peterson
Field Sales Support
Hasselblad Bron, Inc.