Hasselblad H4D Camera Body Firmware 2.2.4/16.0.6

Firmware version CB120131.hbf requires one of the digital capture products H4D, H3DII, H3D, H2D  and is only necessary if True Focus is used. Other cameras than H4D will not benefit from this upgrade.

Fixes:

- A bug which could cause incorrect angle measurements in True Focus to be applied after a lens change has been fixed.

Installation steps:
1. Remove lens and viewfinder and connect the camera to the host computer using a FireWire cable.
2. Make sure the computer is powered from the mains supply or has a fresh battery.
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.
4. Browse to the location where the update file was saved and follow the instructions on screen. 
5. The update procedure will take a few minutes to finish. Depending on camera model, different options will be available during the update process.

Important notice:
- This firmware is not to be used with H1, H1D, H2 or H2F.
- Firmware updating is only possible via Phocus version 1.1.3 Mac, 1.0.2 Windows (or later).
- Please be aware that H4D camera models require Phocus 2.0 (or later) in order to function properly and H4D-60 requires Phocus 2.5.5 or later.
- Do not use a PC laptop to perform this firmware update, as the firewire providence (it’s ability to provide enough power) may be to low. Attempts may render the sensor unit un-bootable. Should you experience this problem then perform the update on a stationary PC. This problem is not related to Mac computers.

About Digital Camera 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.