Hasselblad X2D and Focus Bracketing

02/28/25 Tips on how to fix Errors in Helicon Focus

Posted on February 28, 2025 // Leave a Comment

02/28/25 A brief explanation of Helicon Focus, and possible errors

I have just posted a new write up on how to fix errors when you are using Helicon Focus. Most time the software works perfectly and creates an excellent blend. But there are times where it will have issues with the focus blend, depending on the blending method that is used. This article has some ideas and possible solutions to get around these type of errors.

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02/01/25 Article on Focus Bracketing, with Hasselblad X2D and 21mm XCD lens

Posted on February 4, 2025 //

8 shot focus bracket with Hasselblad X2D and 21mm XCD lens

I have written about using Focus Bracketing with the X2D on my main site, www.photosofarkansas.com. You can find the article here: https://photosofarkansas.com/2025/02/03/02-03-25-focus-bracketing-example-hasselblad-x2d-and-21mm-lens/

This image was taken in the fall of 2024, with the Hasselblad 21mm and X2D. I ended up taking 14 exposures in two different focus brackets since I knew that the sky would be over exposed, if I only shot for the trees in the foreground. To create the brackets, I used Helican Focus which did an excellent job. In the Gallery below you can see some close up crops from the master image. Click on any image to load a Lightbox gallery which will allow a 100% view.