Hasselblad H6D, User Manual

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PHOCUS AND HASSELBLAD CAPTURE FILES
The H6D can capture files and store them as Hasselblad RAW
format files or Hasselblad RAW + JPEG formats simultaneously.
(not applicable to 60 Mpix / 50MS/200MS models).
Hasselblad RAW files are initially stored in the 3FR format which
is a proprietary Hasselblad format for the temporary storage
of captures. A 3FR file contains the complete digitized raw
image exactly as it was captured by the camera. 3FR information
requires further computing power (typically by way of Phocus) to
obtain complete development. If developed in Phocus,
3FR files become Hasselblad 3F files – denoted by each file now
bearing the suffix “.fff”. If developed by other RAW processors,
the 3FR files are not converted to 3F but can be exported
directly to TIFF, PSD etc. according to requirements.
However, when working tethered – which necessitates using
Phocus – 3FR files are automatically processed and stored in
the background on a computer appearing as 3F files on the hard
disk ready for selective adjustment and export. 3FR files
stored on a CFast card can be processed to completion using:
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Hasselblad Phocus
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Adobe Camera Raw
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Adobe Lightroom
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Apple Aperture
Capture files can be stored as 3FR files (from a CFast or SD
card) for later processing in Phocus or other software, or they
can be stored as 3F files (as a result of tethered shooting or
3FR files processed and converted in Phocus). In all cases if you
keep the original 3FR/3F files, you will also retain the possibility
of reprocessing them in the future in later versions of Phocus
or other software to take advantage of eventual improvements
and developments.
Mixed formats
Phocus can also process most other capture formats, generic
and proprietary. This means you can include other formats in
your normal Phocus work flow if you choose. Or if you prefer, you
can include Hasselblad files in Adobe / Apple work flows
as stated above.
Note!
Using Phocus is the most comprehensive method. The Phocus
and Adobe methods can produce almost identical
results (in most cases, but not all) regarding RAW conversion so
it is a matter of personal choice regarding which method
would best suit your preferred ways of working. Alternatively you
can use Apple Aperture though you should take note that
the benefits of DAC and HNCS etc., will be lost in this case.