Well done Nikon! I have an earlier article related to Phocus, located here. Hasselblad’s powerful, free image processing software, which already delivers the best quality RAW file processing, has been updated and expanded with new features that work seamlessly with the H6D. Vaporware no more: the much-speculated-about Zeiss ZX1 has arrived. Hasselblad X1D is 26mm shorter and 8mm thinner than Nikon … Read the first part here: Nikon D800E v.s Hasselblad H4D40: Round One . The company says that the Windows version of Phocus 2.5 will be released by mid-June and will include all the latest improvements excluding support for third party files. For some, the prospect of having to go through learning a whole new type of software may be putting you off. Likewise Fuji's "film simulations," just instagram filters but sold with the hardware. [Related Reading: Hasselblad Launches The 907X Special Edition To Celebrate 50 Years On The Moon]. You just saved me a bunch of time, Karayuschij. Hasselblad has released a Mac update for its Phocus image processing software which extends RAW support to third party camera files. The flatter design helps you concentrate on the job in hand and makes for simpler navigation. Also, we need to keep in mind that it was not a true sensor-to-sensor performance test, as the glass was playing a big part of the resolution and details quality of the shots. It doesn’t matter if you use a high end medium format Hasselblad or a standard DSLR, you can still make the most out of the Phocus 3.0 image processing software. Luma Mode has been added to the Curves Tool, providing the option to control luminosity with less impact on colour rendition than the simple RGB curve provides. It also includes a host of new features, and supports common file formats such as JPEG, DNG, PNG and TIFF. The new 23mm and 33mm F1.4 offer 35mm and 50mm full-frame equivalent focal lengths, respectively. The 23mm and 33mm F1.4 lenses will be available for $479 and $429, respectively, starting December 11. As expected, Hasselblad delivered better color accuracy with it’s Natural Color Solution (HNCS), which is good. The graphical user interface offers a clean and uncluttered workflow, making it easier for users to find their way around more quickly and simpler than before. We've rounded up a collection of the best deals currently active on cameras, lenses, software and accessories. The 'One Shot' documentary highlights the incredible amount of preparation and work involved in photographers capturing iconic moments in Olympic history. With increased control of luminosity without producing negative effects on colour rendering, this enables more detailed adjustments. Halide Co-founder and Designer, Sebastiaan de With, has shared an incredibly detailed analysis of the iPhone 12 Pro Max's camera tech and explains why the changes, compared to the iPhone 12 Pro, are far more impressive than initial reviews suggested. We've combed through the options and selected our two favorite cameras in this class. The new version 3 Exposure Tool adds enhanced algorithms for handling tonal adjustments to contrast and brightness. I would never buy a Hasselblad camera for that reason alone. Fujifilm's 3.00 firmware update adds a new Pixel Shift Mult-Shot mode to its GFX 100 camera that works alongside a new Pixel Shift Combiner program to output 400MP Raw images made up from 16 individual still images. The Canon RF 800mm F11's unique combination of telephoto reach, affordability and light weight will likely enable even more people to do the same. The text in the tools boxes is so tiny I can't even read it. Now, as the year winds down, we're highlighting some of our standout products of the year. Enter the Ulanzi ST-09, an adjustable mount that allows you to turn an Apple Watch into a live viewfinder on the rear of your iPhone. Don McCullin's illustrious career is set to arrive on the silver screen in a new film adapted from McCullin's autobiography. Phocus for Mac and Windows users is available for FREE download, with unlimited installations and distribution. What’s the best camera for less than $1000? Smartphones capture amazing video, but to kick production value up a notch consider adding a compact gimbal to your kit. In this buying guide we’ve rounded up all the current interchangeable lens cameras costing around $2000 and recommended the best. The brightness and contrast adjustments have also been updated with ‘enhanced algorithms’ that should create more precise tonal adjustments than previous versions. This is a second part of the test-review of Nikon D800E and hasselblad H4D40 cameras. In every area Adobe RAW converter did a better job, delivering less contrast and more detailed image. It also features nearly 150 wonderful images from past Olympics games. In a year when social distancing became a way of life overnight, Senior Editor Barney Britton maintained a small sense of connection via the Fujifilm X100V. However, I do not see any difference on amount of recovered details on both, shadow and highlights recovery. This can be done both via a simple guideline interface or manual slider adjustments. Phocus 3.5 for desktop brings a number of new and improved features, while the Phocus Mobile 2 update is more incremental with only a few small changes. This time I decided to include both results, from Phocus and ViewNX for you reference. Third test, Overexposure and highlights recovery . They even have this app called Phocus Mobile which allows users of Phocus to use certain features of the software on an iPad, iPhone or an iPod Touch connecting wirelessly and providing browsing, zooming and rating images from your apple device. Check out the winners of the 2020 DPReview Awards! It also includes a host of new features, and supports common file formats such as JPEG, DNG, PNG and TIFF. To sign-up, use the top form on the right sidebar, and link to our special downloads page will be sent to you. You don't need to spend a fortune to buy a camera that's designed for videography. We’ve also added some new tools to enable finer control of the editing process and ensure the very highest quality output from your files. "In addition," says Peter Stig, "for 35mm DSLR shooters considering the move up to Medium Format, Phocus 2.5 for Mac provides a great opportunity to get acquainted with the Hasselblad world of Medium Format photography and image processing, including workflow options with browsing, adjusting and processing 35mm RAW image files." Sure I guess you can use ACR (I don't use Lightroom because of its forced cataloging). Lets see the rest of the Hasselblad H4D40 overexposure recovery tests, all done by ACR this time: Basically the situation is the same: there is a visible advantage of Hasselblad over Nikon in resolution and details. Can't say which was the last version of Phocus 3 that I tried though. The other camera makers haven't been making good software (I don't know how good Phocus is though) to go with their hardware. Commentary and Analysis 'What's the best mirrorless camera?' DJI's second-generation Pocket camera includes a long list of useful upgrades including a wider, faster lens, a larger sensor, more resolution, improved audio and an optional handle that significantly improves control and supports live streaming. Version 2.5 allows processing of files from manufacturers including Canon, Nikon, Leica, Sony, Fujifilm and Olympus. The captured images are then merged in Phocus, Hasselblad’s dedicated desktop software solution, to produce a single finished file with staggering amounts of detail and colour information. Our video host Vimeo currently has an issue affecting the Vimeo player. Or is this about selling Phocus as effectively an extension of the physical camera? The versions of Phocus I've tried don't have decent NR. Visit www.hasselblad.com/phocus-mobile/ to learn more and download Phocus Mobile 2. The Canon Connect, Nikon Snapbridge, and Lumix Sync mobile apps kind of show that at least those three companies don't put much effort behind their software (but they've got great hardware). USA - Tel 800-408-2228 Karl Taylor Education, Unit 11, Les Caches Business Park, Guernsey, GY4 6PH, UK - Tel +44 (0)1481 233222, All website content © Copyright Karl Taylor Photography. Anyway, with Hasselblad supporting their products beyond just selling the camera/lenses, I think that they will have the most loyal of customers. Pick the area to obtain an automatic setting of amount and range and manually adjust from there if needed.