SoftHub

Fixes:

- Solves a rare issue where a short extra delay could be added to the exposure sequence
- When setting ISO and White Balance this is now shown on the viewfinder display
- Internal production support

Installation steps:
1. In order to perform the update the H5D sensor unit must be attached to the camera body.
2. Remove lens and viewfinder and connect the camera to the host computer using a FireWire cable. Make sure the computer has a fresh battery or is powered from the mains supply.
3. Start Phocus and when the camera is connected, as indicated by an active camera icon in the top left part of the screen, select “Update Firmware...” from the “File“ menu. Browse to the location where the update file (H5X150601.hbf) was saved and follow the instructions on screen.
4. The update procedure will take a few minutes to finish.

Important notice:

- The update should preferably be made by an authorized Hasselblad service centre . 
- Please use the latest version of Phocus for firmware updating. For Windows it is strongly recommended to use the 64 bit version. 

About General Device Firmware:

Applying a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your unit can bring various enhancements, include workarounds for diverse problems encountered by the device, and improve or add newly developed features.

On the other hand, downgrading the firmware version can recover the device’s functionality in the event of a software update either turning up faulty or causing the unit’s overall performance to drop. However, bear in mind that applying an older firmware isn’t recommended and might not always be possible.

When it comes to the update steps, due to the large variety of devices and numerous ways for installing a new firmware, it is recommended that you carefully read and understand the upgrade steps, and consider applying a different firmware only when you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

As the installation process is most of the times quite risky, this step should be taken by users that have the ability to successfully complete the update; regular users may initiate it at their own risk. Moreover, it’s best that this task be performed in a steady power environment such as the one ensured by a UPS unit.

Therefore, if you consider applying this release, hit the download button, take into account all the aforementioned aspects, and update the device’s firmware. Also make sure you constantly check with our website to ensure that you don’t miss a single new release.