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Hasselblad Updates X, H Firmware
19 December 2017
Hasselblad has released firmware updates for it X and H systems. Firmware update 1.20 features include Instant Preview and Imaging Browsing through the X1D EVF, a beneficial utility that many photographers rely on. Firmware 1.20 also offers creative Selectable Crop Modes including the popular XPan Ratio (65:24), 1:1, 7:6, 5:4, 3:2, 16:9, 2:1, A4, U.S. Letter and more.
"Hasselblad is a company that designs and creates tools for photographers. We have released many firmware updates in the past year. It shows our dedication to our customers and that we are listening to their feedback on how to improve." said Ove Bengtsson, product manager.
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of the X1D v1.20.0 firmware update include:
- Instant preview and image browsing in EVF
- Selectable crop modes
- Back-up to secondary card
- Added Exif tag: Lens Model
- Spirit level overlay shows Exposure time, Aperture value, ISO
- Touchpad shows pan in zoomed-in EVF live view
- Touchpad: Move focus point with HDMI attached screen
- Contrast autofocus with XH adapter works now with following lenses: HCD 4/28mm, HC 3,5/35mm, HC 3,5/50 mm, HC 3,5/50 mm II, HC 2,8/80 mm and HC 2,2/100mm. The lenses need to be upgraded to lens firmware version 19.0.2
Highlights of the H6D v1.20.0 firmware update include:
- Selectable crop modes in Live View
- Back-up to secondary card
- Added Exif tag: Lens Model
- Spirit level overlay shows Exposure time, Aperture value, ISO
AVAILABILITY
Both the X1D 1.20 and H6D firmware updates are available now on the Hasselblad site.
Hasselblad Firmware Update 1.20 for X and H Systems
Hasselblad continues to push the development of their systems further with new features in the 1.20 Firmware update.
Hasselblad continues to expand on the capabilities of its highly unique and renowned camera systems with the latest firmware update. The 1.20 Firmware brings exciting new updates and functionality to the X and H Systems that allow photographers and artists help capture their creative vision.
These new features include Instant Preview and Imaging Browsing through the X1D EVF, a beneficial utility that many photographers rely on. Firmware 1.20 also offers creative Selectable Crop Modes including the popular XPan Ratio (65:24), 1:1, 7:6, 5:4, 3:2, 16:9, 2:1, A4, U.S. Letter and more.
"Hasselblad is a company that designs and creates tools for photographers. We have released many firmware updates in the past year. It shows our dedication to our customers and that we are listening to their feedback on how to improve." said Ove Bengtsson, product manager.
Hasselblad is pleased to also announce contrast autofocus compatibility using the XH lens adapter with a select group of HC/HCD lenses.