You asked…we listened. V1.21 brings quite a few extra features, and is available immediately for download here. The changelog of major items is as follows:

For the X1D:

• AF support is now present for all HC lenses (except the 120 macro) – firmware is lodged under individual lenses on the download site
• Interval timer
• Bracketing
• Manual eyedropper WB tool
• Auto ISO shutter speed limits (with both 1/fl multiple and 1/shutter speed options, of course)
• Custom button options now include interval timer, manual WB, bracketing etc.
• Long press of the AF-D button during playback goes to 100% actual pixel view at the focus point
• During EVF playback, the rear display acts as a touchpad to scroll/browse images
• During rear screen playback, LV now starts immediately when switching to the EVF to reduce capture time.
• Tethered image import for Phocus over USB

For the H6D (all three versions):

• Manual eyedropper WB tool
• Setting profiles
• Tethered image import for Phocus over USB
• Audio notifications – H4/5 users will remember this as confirmations that an image is shot, camera ready, over/underexposure etc. in addition to the usual focus beeps
• Long press of the True Focus button during playback to go to 100% actual pixel view
• Use of rear screen as touchpad for browse/scroll when a HDMI monitor is connected

I think you’ll agree this is a solid set of additions – auto ISO limits, playback functions and manual WB are particularly useful. Lastly, yes, I am testing an XCD 21mm at the moment… MT

Given the large number of Hasselblad users here, I thought a general public service update would be appreciated. There is a new firmware 1.20 for both the H6D-100c and X1D-50c that adds a lot of requested features in addition to operational improvements, with the major highlights being:

1. Contrast detect autofocus lenses for certain H lenses on the X1D and XH adaptor. Not all lenses are compatible as some have old control chips, or are in the process of being coded for. Note that lenses will also require an update.
2. Viewfinder-based operation for the X1D, allowing for zooming, scrolling, playback etc. without using the rear LCD
3. Selectable aspect ratios (yes, including XPAN). Note that these are only recognised when Phocus is used to open the image, and the whole sensor area is still recorded. Even if you use other postprocesisng software, it’s still useful as a compositional guide since the crop area is always centred and can be easily replicated afterwards.

A full list of changes is here for the X1D and here for the H6D.

Lastly – we’ll be putting out an XPan – X adaptor soon, along with a V-X adaptor a little later. The new firmware may be downloaded here for the X1D and here for the H6D (both versions). Enjoy! MT