Hasselblad PHOCUS User Manual

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SOFTWARE
When you first launch Phocus you will be greeted by a welcome screen. This screen offers you two different ways of starting Phocus. Choose
Standard Mode to start Phocus with all functions and features present or choose Light Mode if you are new to Phocus or if you want a simple
workflow.
Phocus by Hasselblad – the nal step towards uncompromising
image quality.
Phocus by Hasselblad could very well be called “The Beauty and
the Beast”. Beast, for the power, performance and advanced
tools of the Hasselblad imaging software that forms the core
of this amazing software, and Beauty for it’s easy and attractive
working environment. Phocus makes even the largest les easy
to handle on both Mac and Windows platforms and provides seri-
ous photographers with a well thought out, intuitive workow,
designed to work the way that photographers work.
When combined with the optics and sensors that meet
Hasselblad’s extreme demands – the result is stunning image
quality. A quality standard that we refer to as Hasselblad Image
Quality.
Photos: Marco Grob

Hasselblad PHOCUS Specifications

General

Category	Software
Developer	Hasselblad
Supported Platforms	Windows, macOS
Compatibility	Hasselblad digital cameras
Primary Function	Image processing
File Format Support	3FR, TIFF, JPEG
Key Features	Tethered shooting, lens correction

Summary

Phocus Software Overview

Welcome Screen Options

Choose between Standard Mode for full features or Light Mode for a simpler workflow.

Uncompromising Image Quality Features

Natural Colors and Color Correction

HNCS ensures true colors, accurate skin tones, and beautiful gradations out-of-the-box.

Digital Lens Correction (DAC)

Automatically corrects optical distortions like chromatic aberration and vignetting.

Advanced Image Enhancement

Includes Ultra-Focus for sharpness and Leading-Edge Moiré Removal technology.

Intuitive Workflow and Interface

Customizable Workspace Layouts

Configure File Browser, layout elements, toolbars, and adjustments for personalized use.

Efficient File Management

Utilize tabbed folders and adjustable thumbnails for quick navigation and preview.

Advanced Editing Tools

Flexible Tool Palette

Over twenty tools are grouped and customizable, with options to float or hide.

Key Editing Tools: Histogram, Exposure & Adjustments

Detailed control over image data with Histogram, Exposure, and the Adjustment Browser.

My Phocus: Personalized Workflows

Workflow Customization

Create and save custom layouts for specific tasks or camera connections.

Starting Modes: Light vs. Standard

Choose interface complexity at launch: Light Mode for simplicity, Standard for full features.

Technical Specifications and Features

Hasselblad Raw File (3F) Format

TIFF-based format with lossless compression, storing raw data and edit history.

Metadata and GPS Integration

XMP/IPTC standards, GPS accessory support for enhanced data management.

Camera Integration and Viewing Quality

Tethered controls, live video, and accurate real-time viewing for professional use.

System Requirements

Minimum and recommended hardware specifications for Mac and Windows.