Capture One raw processing with Hasselblad 100mp

Capture One 16.8.3

I was sitting down when I heard the news and I immediately sprung out of my chair and did the happy dance! I literally could not contain myself. After all these long years could it be? Can I finally marry the world’s hottest digital camera with at the world’s strongest raw processing software? Will I no longer be forced into using an outdated and stagnant Phocus platform? Have they been listening to me and the hundreds of thousands of Hasselblad users around the world? I checked my status of Capture One this morning and there it was!! An upgrade was available! Capture One 16.8.3. It’s live now!!

A big first step!

And yes, you probably already guessed from my title, this is raw processing and not tethering today. However, sources are saying full tethering compatibly should be available by the end of 2026. So I will wholeheartedly take this for the huge news that it is and be happy today. Here are the Capture One release notes from this morning for camera compatibility.

Hasselblad X2D 100C:
– Version Added: 16.8.3
– File Support: 3FR
– Tethered/Live View/Wireless: No/No/No

Hasselblad X2DII 100C:
– Version Added: 16.8.3
– File Support: 3FR
– Tethered/Live View/Wireless: No/No/No

Hasselblad CFV 100C:
– Version Added: 16.8.3
– File Support: 3FR
– Tethered/Live View/Wireless: No/No/No

So what does this tell us?

• 3FR support but not FFF
• No support for 50mp sensors
• What am I missing?

I can confirm my raws look great

What about lens support and corrections?

That was the logical next question so lets check:

Yes the entire line up of the current Hasselblad Lens offering! Even discontinued XCD Lenses!

Official statements from each company

“Since the beginning, Hasselblad has been driven by a passion for

photography and a commitment to giving photographers the tools

they need to realize their creative vision. We are excited to make

Hasselblad technology accessible to a wider audience. Together, we

are empowering more creatives with best-in-class tools to bring their

vision to life and create exceptional photography.”

Bronius Rudnickas, Global Marketing Manager, Hasselblad

Photographers have asked us to bring Hasselblad’s image quality

into Capture One’s platform for years. This partnership delivers

exactly that, empowering even more photographers with everything

they need, from initial inspiration to final image. It’s a collaboration

the photography community has wanted for a long time, and we’re

glad it’s finally here.

Rafael Orta, CEO, Capture One

The long and storied relationship between Phase One and Hasselblad holds a history which is now, officially, an old chapter. I trust you will join me, and the Phase One team, as we wish the Capture One team well on their decisions to expand support in pursuit of a wider user audience.

Michael Griffiths,VP Digitization, Phase One

Capture One Perpetual in stock today!

If you didnt’ know already, we always stock Capture One in its native perpetual format on our website.