i just notice that the new hasselblad H2 body firmware is version is 9.4.1 and the version on my H2 body is 9.1.1, i'm using H2 with phaseone P30+ and work with no problem, my questions are:
1. it's necessary to update the firmware to the lastest version one on my body? any difference?
2. how to update without a hasselblad digtial back, since i can't find any firewire connection on the body?
thanks!!!
cmykphoto
I tried to include changes specific to H1 and H2. Some of the feature and function changes are also applicable to the HxD cameras as well.
#1,
9.4.1Functional changesNone
ImprovementsIncreased support for camera controls via Phocus
9.4.0Functional Changes1. The new camera engine has been modified to work on H2D cameras as well. As a result of this the HCD28 lens and HVD80x viewfinder works on the H2D.
2. New user button function; Expose.
3. The default interval time changed back to 30 s.
Improvements 1. GIL support added.
2. Possible for FlexColor to adjust the focus regardless of camera mode (previously only possible
in video-mode).
3. Alerts sent to digital back when AF-mode, LM-mode and Fixed exposure adjustment is
changed, which allows for Phocus to monitor and control these parameters.
9.3.2
Additional changes – H1, H1D, H2, H2D, H3D, H3DII It is now possible to Asssign AE-L to any user button.
9.3.0
Additional changes – H1, H1D, H2, H2D, H3D, H3DII Battery StatusAn immediate full screen informational battery status check now appears on the grip LCD by holding down the illumination battery status button. This screen displays:
• The firmware version of the camera body (left) and digital magazine (right).
• The number of exposures taken since the last battery recharge/changed.
• A battery status icon that provides a quick visual check as well as a figure estimate
in percentage.
Please note that the battery status icon is only available when the rechargeable 7.2v Li-ion battery grip is fitted.
The information regarding the number of exposures taken is intended to help you make an estimate of the number of possible remaining exposures according to your way of working. For example, if you regularly browse a great deal when shooting or you leave the camera in standby mode of 30 seconds, you would naturally expect the drain the battery sooner than others who don’t. You should soon be able to build a picture of how you usually work and can therefore estimate that after X number of exposures, you normally expect to be able to take Y exposures before the battery is exhausted (when working in a similar manner in similar conditions).
The percentage information, however, provides another kind of estimate based more on the amount of power left in the battery rather than on your normal way of working.
Remember that these are only estimates and that there are a number of factors affecting remaining battery status: ambient temperature ...
Mirror delayA new Custom Option has been added to lessen some camera shake problems common with longer hand held exposures leading to a loss of sharpness. The normal remedy of using a tripod or support and manually raising the mirror is not always suitable.
To counteract this situation, you can now increase the delay time between the mirror settling into its raised position and the opening of the shutter. Although the time here is in milliseconds, tests have shown a marked improvement in many cases. Consequently, slower shutter speeds can be considered (whether hand held or on a tripod/support) than would normally be advised while still retaining sharpness normally only obtainable with faster shutter speeds.
There are number of factors – shutter speed/sturdiness of tripods or support/focal length of lens – to take into account when determining the ideal setting. 50 milliseconds are suggested as a good starting point for experimentation and is the default setting.
Additional changes – H1, H1D, H2, H2D, H3D, H3DII The amount of time that the ON-OFF button must be depressed before turning on the camera on has been increased from 500 ms to 750ms to avoid unintentional battery drain (inadvertently pressed in a camera bag, for example).
Profile ISO, white balance, as well as color temperature and color tint are now stored in the camera profile, be aware of which settings you have made regarding ISO and white balance when saving. (Color tint although not a user setting, is invisibly stored anyway after manual white balance has been made and in accordance with the prevailing light conditions at the time).
9.2.0Added or changed functionality H1 / H1D / H2 / H2D Camera Turning the camera off from Standby The camera can now be turned off directly from the Standby mode by pressing the on-off button. In previous versions it was necessary to firrst click the on-off button to reactivate the camera, release the button and then pressing it again to turn the camera off.
Histogram displayBefore, when a histogram was displayed on the camera grip LCD, it was necessary to press any button twice in order to implement a chosen function. The first press would only clear the histogram. In the 9.2.0 release, a single press of any button (not only function buttons but also FLASH, AF, MENU, etc) will implement the function directly. For example, when the USER button is set to AF Drive, a single press will clear the histogram and then implement AF Drive automatically in one action.
“Standard”
The light metering mode has now been changed from Average to Centre Weighted in the “Standard”
9.1.2Added or changed functionality Exposure adjustment setting The user can now select the amount of exposure compensation for each click of the control wheel. The setting is made in the Custom Option #3. This will affect the setting of quick adjust (rear control wheel) and fixed exposure adjustment. Possible settings: 1, 1/2 or 1/3 stop choice which replaces the previous 1/3 stop only incremental step.
Interval exposure function The Interval function has two new functions. Firstly it now supports an unlimited number of exposures, secondly a delay before the first exposure can be set in Custom option #29. Possible settings: Number of exposures: 2-99, No limit. For the initial delay: None, 2, 10, 60 or the interval time.
Bracketing exposure function The bracketing function now supports 7 and 9 frames in addition to 2, 3 or 5 as in previous versions. Possible settings: 2, 3, 5, 7 or 9. In the bracketing mode the viewfinder display no longer shows any bracketing information.
Aperture indication In Custom Option #30 the user can select to display the aperture indication on the grip in two different ways.
Flash warning In Custom Option #28 the user can select to inactivate the underexposure warning for the flash (”Low Flash”). Possible settings: On or Off.
Aperture indicationLight meter: Aperture values in Manual exposure mode are presented as on most hand-held light meters where a smaller digit is shown after the aperture value indicating the number of 1/10 stops to add to the main value.
Normal: Aperture values are presented as e.g. ”5.6 - 6.8 - 8”.
#2,
For firmware updating to the body.
a. Firmware updating can be performed via Ixpress C, CF or H3D/H3DII digital magazines.
b. Send in your body to Hasselbad USA for firmware upgrade. There is charge for this service if only the firmware is upgrade. If any camera is sent in for service, upgrading of firmware is automatic and no additional charge applies.
c. Visit your local Authorized Hasselblad dealer and ask if they would do the upgrade for you. There may be a charge involved, so make sure you inquire.
Paul Claesson
Hasselblad USA
