I'm sure many owners would like more features in this release, but steady progress. from Hasselblad's support site
H6D Firmware
In a firmware release for H6D that is planned for mid April, the following functions will be added:
• Technical Camera Support: Flash Sync
• Technical Camera Support: Pin hole
• Over-exposure warning
• Focus peaking in Live View mode
• Firmware update of camera body (CBC) via CIM le
• Full HTS support (including info on camera)
• Show histogram on grip display
• Reduction of power consumption in Tethered mode
• Language updates (corrections)
• Improved stability (mainly card handling)
• High priority bugs
• Standby/sleep mode locking out buttons, displays and sensor off (but power
still on) with short press of power button
The release after this is not yet planned in time but will focus on the following functions:
• Improve error handling
• Support power via USB
• CF Adapter Support
• Additional Technical Camera Support
• Set color temp based on gray capture
• Tethered: Browse memory card from Phocus
• Image Rating Support
• Pro le Support
• Advanced options for image storing (Backup + more)
• Audio Noti cations
• Improved HDMI Support
• Tethered: Camera con guration support from Phocus
• Create/Remove folder support
Product Management 2017-03-16
Excellent.
I'm glad they are continually updating the camera, since I just acquired mine and good to know it's continually being supported, looking at the version history. I'm hoping Camera config in Phocus comes sooner rather than later.
"The release after this is not yet planned in time but will focus on the following functions:
• Set color temp based on gray capture"
That's it, leave the most important features until the very last.
Also, no profiles as per the User Manual..when will they be added back?
Seems odd that they would post this under "current firmware." I suspect that there has been considerable pressure to get on with an update and this is their way of saying they have not forgotten us. Certainly a step in the right direction.
Trust me I've been nagging!
Had to laugh at adding histogram on grip, my H1 does that !!
At least they're letting us know that they are aware of it and onto it. I appreciate that.
Ben
Quote from: ChrisL on March 22, 2017, 10:32:16 AM
Had to laugh at adding histogram on grip, my H1 does that !!
ChrisL..I would love to laugh with you, but I am beyond that now. One year on and most of the features that were already in my H4 are still not in the shiny new H6. This was a +/- £12,000 camera folks...+/- £12,000
Quote from: DJPixelMan on March 22, 2017, 11:23:26 PM
Quote from: ChrisL on March 22, 2017, 10:32:16 AM
Had to laugh at adding histogram on grip, my H1 does that !!
ChrisL..I would love to laugh with you, but I am beyond that now. One year on and most of the features that were already in my H4 are still not in the shiny new H6. This was a +/- £12,000 camera
folks...+/- £12,000
In another thread the Fflm back compatibility , specified in the web site as YES, is apparently not yet "allowed" by firmware with no date to implement. They do seem to have dropped the ball on this release.
Quote from: ChrisL on March 23, 2017, 07:52:25 AM
Quote from: DJPixelMan on March 22, 2017, 11:23:26 PM
Quote from: ChrisL on March 22, 2017, 10:32:16 AM
Had to laugh at adding histogram on grip, my H1 does that !!
ChrisL..I would love to laugh with you, but I am beyond that now. One year on and most of the features that were already in my H4 are still not in the shiny new H6. This was a +/- £12,000 camera
folks...+/- £12,000
In another thread the Fflm back compatibility , specified in the web site as YES, is apparently not yet "allowed" by firmware with no date to implement. They do seem to have dropped the ball on this release.
along with the X1D?
tough times over there I'm sure, with all the restructuring and the times theyve been through in the last few years. I just got my H6D-50, and I love the camera, but with as capable a camera as it could be, seeing it crippled by lack of timely updates is a little concerning. I hope the updates are delivered once they (mostly) sort out the H1D. I understand the company is a small outfit, so I'll just wait patiently. :p
Well it's good news that something is being done to bring this camera up to the spec of the preceding bodies.
But you know what? I am loving this new 100MP sensor and as I mostly shoot tethered to a laptop or via wifi I don't really miss a lot of these features. The best recent news is the upgrade to Phocus Mobile with the histogram now displayed.
Quote from: davidthescot on March 24, 2017, 08:46:17 AM
Well it's good news that something is being done to bring this camera up to the spec of the preceding bodies.
But you know what? I am loving this new 100MP sensor and as I mostly shoot tethered to a laptop or via wifi I don't really miss a lot of these features. The best recent news is the upgrade to Phocus Mobile with the histogram now displayed.
I wonder if/when Phocus Mobile will also be available for Android. That seems to have been overlooked too.
yes we really need a phocus mobile android version
Re Phocus Mobile: would be good to have the grid layout transposed over (especially in Live View), so that one doesn't have to keep going back to the main computer.
On the release of the new firmware update in April, Hasselblad will also communicate a solution for powering the back.
One issue after updating the new firmware is that battery depletes rapidly even when the camera is turned off.
Quote from: suephak on April 01, 2017, 04:20:55 AM
One issue after updating the new firmware is that battery depletes rapidly even when the camera is turned off.
Which new firmware are you referring to? What version?
Ben
Quote from: bdp on April 01, 2017, 09:28:32 AM
Quote from: suephak on April 01, 2017, 04:20:55 AM
One issue after updating the new firmware is that battery depletes rapidly even when the camera is turned off.
Which new firmware are you referring to? What version?
Ben
V1.12.0 Ben. I just saw the new v1.12.1 caming out. I will try it if it fixs this issue.
OK. My dealer tells me a new version is only a week away. Should get a lot of functionality implemented.
Ben
Quote from: suephak on April 01, 2017, 04:20:55 AM
One issue after updating the new firmware is that battery depletes rapidly even when the camera is turned off.
I have 1.12.1 on mine and I never noticed it until yesterday/today. Seems like it's still an issue.
I had a battery in the camera (about half charged from the previous day's shooting) and went to turn it on today only to find it was completely dead.
Quote from: bgateb on April 01, 2017, 10:37:17 PM
Quote from: suephak on April 01, 2017, 04:20:55 AM
One issue after updating the new firmware is that battery depletes rapidly even when the camera is turned off.
I have 1.12.1 on mine and I never noticed it until yesterday/today. Seems like it's still an issue.
I had a battery in the camera (about half charged from the previous day's shooting) and went to turn it on today only to find it was completely dead.
Yes this is irritating isn't it. I now routinely take off the battery every time I put the camera back in my bag.
Follow this instruction to reset battery on your camera. Take your battery off the camera then hold down two buttons and attach the battery till hearing beeping sound. Just one time resetting. Problem solved!!!
Quote from: davidthescot on April 01, 2017, 10:59:34 PM
Quote from: bgateb on April 01, 2017, 10:37:17 PM
Quote from: suephak on April 01, 2017, 04:20:55 AM
One issue after updating the new firmware is that battery depletes rapidly even when the camera is turned off.
I have 1.12.1 on mine and I never noticed it until yesterday/today. Seems like it's still an issue.
I had a battery in the camera (about half charged from the previous day's shooting) and went to turn it on today only to find it was completely dead.
Yes this is irritating isn't it. I now routinely take off the battery every time I put the camera back in my bag.
Thank you! The other day I noticed my battery was completely dead. When I turned the camera off the previous day it was 1/2 charged. I wonder if this is fixable with a firmware update?
Quote from: cerett on April 03, 2017, 03:49:44 PM
Quote from: davidthescot on April 01, 2017, 10:59:34 PM
Quote from: bgateb on April 01, 2017, 10:37:17 PM
Quote from: suephak on April 01, 2017, 04:20:55 AM
One issue after updating the new firmware is that battery depletes rapidly even when the camera is turned off.
I have 1.12.1 on mine and I never noticed it until yesterday/today. Seems like it's still an issue.
I had a battery in the camera (about half charged from the previous day's shooting) and went to turn it on today only to find it was completely dead.
Yes this is irritating isn't it. I now routinely take off the battery every time I put the camera back in my bag.
Thank you! The other day I noticed my battery was completely dead. When I turned the camera off the previous day it was 1/2 charged. I wonder if this is fixable with a firmware update?
it should be. and i certainly hope it would be fixed. Right now, I just remove my battery when I'm done for the day.
Hi,
i picked up my H6D-50c two weeks ago and it came with firmware 1.12.2 installed already. All i can say
is that the battery isn't draining. My camera was off for a week and the battery still full. The firmware itself is
not (yet) available from HB but new cameras seem to have it installed.
Regards,
Ralf
Quote from: Bab on April 09, 2017, 05:38:02 AM
I made a habit of removing the battery when storing the camera...it's too easy for the camera power button to be depressed while in the bag!
Still waiting for firmware update!
Although the camera has less work-around issues than practically any camera I've used I still wish H would make it "Great Again" HA!
Perhaps our new President can issue an Executive Order to Hasselblad!
No firmware update yet?
Cheers,
Bernard
I guess they meant april 30th.
Don't have those cameras so nope didn't check up on it.
I have been waiting to mount my camera on a tech camera for more than 1 year now =\
Quote from: Bab on April 18, 2017, 01:24:56 PM
Did you see the last firmware update for Fuji XPro 2 and XT-2 now that's an update, they really dug into the firmware!
The major Fuji FW updates have been like that, and it's almost like an entirely new camera, which is awesome -- even the XPro1 was supported even after the Xpro2 release. I've owned the X100s, XT10, XT1, XPro2 and now the X100F and they've all been great little cameras.
It is now available for download.
Cheers,
Bernard
Would someone be kind enough to give me instructions on how to transfer the file from my MacBook Pro download (from the Hasselblad site) to get it on the CFast or SD card to insert in the camera.
Thank you.
I guess just drag the entire downloaded file to the card?
Thanks, Frank
OK..1.16.0 all loaded up and tried. Did anyone notice anything different? Missing features added back? Nope, nor did I.
Is the screen color better
Hurrah
New firmware update now available on the Hasselblad support page
How about the solution to use the H6D-100c on tech cameras?
Cheers,
Bernard
Added functionality and main improvements for H6D (April 18,2017)
Compared to v1.12.1:
• Focus peaking in live view
• Histogram in grip display
• Visual Overexposure warning
• Technical camera (Flash Sync and Pinhole)
• Full support for HTS
• Support for Film Magazine HM 16-32
• Video poster frame in Browse mode
• Reduced power consumption in tethered mode
• Service menu: Image sequence counter reset
• Service menu: Factory reset
• About menu: "Usage" shows shutter count for lens
• Improved contrast level in video
• LCD color improvements
• Language updates
Unfortunately, the update did not work for me.Got a new H6D100c yesterday with the firmware 1-12.4 (not available for download on Hasselblad's site). After starting the update process it stopped, and a message on top LCD asked to reinsert the battery. Having battery out even for more than an hour did not help: it starts up, does not recognize cards and stops with error 1000 (system error! please reinsert the battery). Talking to my dealer, looking for a solution.
Quote from: SrMi on April 19, 2017, 07:24:48 AM
Unfortunately, the update did not work for me.Got a new H6D100c yesterday with the firmware 1-12.4 (not available for download on Hasselblad's site). After starting the update process it stopped, and a message on top LCD asked to reinsert the battery. Having battery out even for more than an hour did not help: it starts up, does not recognize cards and stops with error 1000 (system error! please reinsert the battery). Talking to my dealer, looking for a solution.
What card are you using?
Try using the 16gb card the camera came with.
Regarding the support of tech camera, I just got the answer from Hasselblad Japan. Please refer to pages 164-168 of the latest manual linked below. Power is provided through the DC input socket from an external power bank. One type is confirmed to have been tested but others should work also.
There are 2 modes:
- Flash sync mode for lenses equiped with a flash sync port (the lens controls speed and aperture)
- pinhole mode for lenses not equiped with one (the back controls the shutter speed and triggers the capture on screen)
http://static.hasselblad.com/2016/04/H6D-User-Manual-v1.4-170418.pdf
Sounds like a workable solution to me.
Btw I did not have any issue when I upgraded the firmware of my H6D-100c
Cheers,
Bernard
Quote from: boinger on April 19, 2017, 11:36:13 AM
Quote from: SrMi on April 19, 2017, 07:24:48 AM
Unfortunately, the update did not work for me.Got a new H6D100c yesterday with the firmware 1-12.4 (not available for download on Hasselblad's site). After starting the update process it stopped, and a message on top LCD asked to reinsert the battery. Having battery out even for more than an hour did not help: it starts up, does not recognize cards and stops with error 1000 (system error! please reinsert the battery). Talking to my dealer, looking for a solution.
What card are you using?
Try using the 16gb card the camera came with.
I used the 16Gb SD card that came with it for update. It does not recognize any cards any longer.
I would contact Hasselblad tech support sounds like something in the update process bricked your back from that particular version.
I will send you contact details of who has been helping me.
Quote from: boinger on April 19, 2017, 05:01:50 PM
I would contact Hasselblad tech support sounds like something in the update process bricked your back from that particular version.
I will send you contact details of who has been helping me.
Appreciate that very much, but my problem is already resolved (with help from Hasselblad). I contacted someone from Hasselblad that I had an email address of. Later he called me and helped me through the steps to restore original firmware and then successfully reapply the fresh downloaded update. The problem was most likely caused by corrupted download. Impressed by help received!
Quote from: SrMi on April 19, 2017, 05:49:40 PM
Quote from: boinger on April 19, 2017, 05:01:50 PM
I would contact Hasselblad tech support sounds like something in the update process bricked your back from that particular version.
I will send you contact details of who has been helping me.
Appreciate that very much, but my problem is already resolved (with help from Hasselblad). I contacted someone from Hasselblad that I had an email address of. Later he called me and helped me through the steps to restore original firmware and then successfully reapply the fresh downloaded update. The problem was most likely caused by corrupted download. Impressed by help received!
Glad to see it resolved.
For others here is my setup in my studio with tech camera.
Quote from: boinger on April 19, 2017, 06:01:46 PM
Quote from: SrMi on April 19, 2017, 05:49:40 PM
Quote from: boinger on April 19, 2017, 05:01:50 PM
I would contact Hasselblad tech support sounds like something in the update process bricked your back from that particular version.
I will send you contact details of who has been helping me.
Appreciate that very much, but my problem is already resolved (with help from Hasselblad). I contacted someone from Hasselblad that I had an email address of. Later he called me and helped me through the steps to restore original firmware and then successfully reapply the fresh downloaded update. The problem was most likely caused by corrupted download. Impressed by help received!
Glad to see it resolved.
For others here is my setup in my studio with tech camera.
What adapter are you using for power?
Quote from: bgateb on April 21, 2017, 05:42:59 PM
What adapter are you using for power?
I had a XT power bank and it came with multiple tips to fit different things.
I purchased the XTpower mp-10000 and that has a tip that is a near perfect fit for the h6d back, even better than the one I had with my XTPower mp-32000.
The mp-10000 size is a bit more manageable too.
Hi everyone.
After a time I started to use the HTS with the HC24D lens on the H6D100 and latest firmwire 1.16.0 with Phocus 3.1.5. Shutter speed works but not the aperture of the lens. This suppose to be arrange with this latest firmware update. Had to use the H4D60 for this job. Does anyone have this trouble?. Could it be reported somehow?? Thanks.
Quote from: boinger on April 22, 2017, 06:41:30 PM
Quote from: bgateb on April 21, 2017, 05:42:59 PM
What adapter are you using for power?
I had a XT power bank and it came with multiple tips to fit different things.
I purchased the XTpower mp-10000 and that has a tip that is a near perfect fit for the h6d back, even better than the one I had with my XTPower mp-32000.
The mp-10000 size is a bit more manageable too.
Appreciate your input on the power-solution! :D
Does any of the fittings that came with the power-bank fit directly into the H-series batteries? I'm looking for a solution to recharge my batteries on extended field-trips.
Best regards,
danord
Quote from: Roger Méndez on June 07, 2017, 11:43:46 AM
Hi everyone.
After a time I started to use the HTS with the HC24D lens on the H6D100 and latest firmwire 1.16.0 with Phocus 3.1.5. Shutter speed works but not the aperture of the lens. This suppose to be arrange with this latest firmware update. Had to use the H4D60 for this job. Does anyone have this trouble?. Could it be reported somehow?? Thanks.
Hi Roger,
Thank you for your feedback. I have notified our developers and they are looking into this.
Best regards,
Hasselblad Product Management
I think there is another problem to be fixed - occasionally i got a message in camera "storage medium full" - while no card inside and I am shooting tethered to Imac. Very annoying - only removing battery helps. I saw this problem on 2 different H6D100 cameras with short and long cables, different Imacs.
Any word on the next firmware or software update?
I was thinking the same thing myself today. I see a new version of Phocus is out.
I have downloaded the new version of Phocus and find it absolutely amazing and disappointing that my H6D sill cannot be configured using this updated software. What gives?
With the last updated firmware, I find it amazing and totally unacceptable that we still can't measure the white balance...like we used to be able to in the H4. Unbelievable.
Quote from: cerett on June 10, 2017, 09:13:25 AM
I have downloaded the new version of Phocus and find it absolutely amazing and disappointing that my H6D sill cannot be configured using this updated software. What gives?
This.
Disappointing. :(
Hell - let's try new version :)
www.hasselblad.com
RELEASE NOTES
Firmware 1.17.0 for Hasselblad H6D-50c and H6D-100c
The 1.17.0 release is a feature and maintenance release for the H6D cameras that adds new functionality:
See User Guide version 1.5 for more detailed information.
New features:
•
Power from USB
•
HTS info overlay in Live View
•
Grid overlay in Video Live View and
recording
•
Clickable White Balance icon shown in
Video Live View and recording
Improvements compared to v1.15.0:
•
Incorrect "No Card" indication fixed
•
Improved USB stability and tethered
performance
•
Menu button toggles between main
Menu and Control Screen
•
Several bug fixes and language updates
Can you power th back using a power bank with the new firmware
IF I were to use my H6 for video, I may possibly be excited about the 1.17.0 firmware update. But I don't. What's with all the video enhancement?
On the otherhand..where is the measured White Balance, Profiles, "traffic light" type selection, you know, the simple stuff that was unexpectedly taken out of the H6..stuff that I'm sure we all use most of the time unlike the video capabilities of the camera. Stuff that I certainly miss to the point of frustration..like the measured white balance facility that I had in my old H3 and H4.
Oh well, Fuji is starting to looking good now....
Any news of further firmware updates for the H6 yet?
Any clue as to whether we will get a new H6D-100c firmware improving its electronic shutter mode (current pinhole mode) to match the new X1D capability?
Cheers,
Bernard
Is it safe to assume that there will be no further updates for the H6 range? Gone ominously quiet.
Quote from: DJPixelMan on October 19, 2017, 03:52:33 AM
Is it safe to assume that there will be no further updates for the H6 range? Gone ominously quiet.
Yes, I noticed this also. I don't know who can provide an answer.
Quote from: DJPixelMan on October 19, 2017, 03:52:33 AM
Is it safe to assume that there will be no further updates for the H6 range? Gone ominously quiet.
I can see why people might think that with all the buzz around the X1D but I can assure you it's not the case, development on the H platform continues apace.
I don't know anything about upcoming firmware though sorry.
Thank's Nick. But, "if" you speak to them, please would you ask about reinstating the measured white balance tool, and the reinstating of Profiles..as mentioned in the H6 user manual? Plus, when will Phocus mobile be available on Android..again as mentioned in the H6 user manual? Big ask, but much appreciative of any answers you can get out of them.
Hi guys,
The next H6D firmware update is just around the corner. Please stay tuned! ;)
Also, thank you for the feedback regarding the white balance tool, profiles, android app, electronic shutter mode, etc. The R&D team will be noted and the suggestions will be evaluated.
Cheers,
Bro
Thank you for the update Bro. Much appreciated.
Please add my hopes for an Auto White Balance option.
Thanks
And to safe the pictures on both cards as a back up. Its a must.
Thanks :-)
1.19. released :-)
New features:
• Support for CF Lens Adapter.
• Additional options for Custom Buttons.
• Possible to create folders on storage
media.
• Button lock function.
• Grid overlay can be toggled On/Off with
Display Button in Video Live View.
• New language: Swedish.
Improvements compared to v1.17.0:
• •
Improved stability when doing quick On/ Off.
Incorrect aperture list in Phocus with HTS 1.5x xed.
Firmware 1.19.0 is for Hasselblad X1D-50c
not for the H6D, rem.
Quote from: ganesh on October 25, 2017, 02:16:18 AM
Firmware 1.19.0 is for Hasselblad X1D-50c
not for the H6D, rem.
Per Hasselblad support: "Firmware 1.19.0 for Hasselblad H6D-50c and H6D-100c."
You are right. Sorry.
Seems I have given up hope to early ;)
Updating both cameras as I type.
Quote from: ganesh on October 25, 2017, 02:44:22 AM
You are right. Sorry.
Seems I have given up hope to early ;)
Updating both cameras as I type.
No problem. Enjoy.
I am really wondering how Hasselblad is selecting the functions they include in these updates.
Most users would far prefer to have back up function rather than these.
Disappointed.
Cheers,
Bernard
I too am sort of looking to see what was added in this update that is useful. So many things that have been asked for in the past still not making it to the update stage. Makes me wonder why.