Hasselblad H5D-50c Digital Back Firmware 3.5.8R Download

Posted at April 26, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

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Device Name	Hasselblad H5D-50c Digital Back Firmware 3.5.8R
Category	Scanner Digital Camera Webcam
Manufacturer	Hasselblad
File Size	12.3 MB
Supported OS	OS Independent

Hasselblad H5D-50c Digital Back Firmware 3.5.8R Description

This package provides the necessary installation files of Hasselblad H5D-50c Digital Back Firmware version 3.5.8R.

Changes:

- Live View on rear camera display
- Longer exposure times. Now up to 34 minutes (no black exposure required)
- Faster capture rate. Now up to 50 frames per minute (H5D-50c only)
- ISO and White Balance setting visible in Viewfinder (H5D-50c only)
- Spirit Level (H5D-50c only) and selectable display modes in tethered mode
- Korean language added
- Bug fixes

Installation steps:

1. Unzip the downloaded file.
2. Make sure your camera is turned on.
3. Connect your complete camera, including the capture unit, lens and viewfinder to Phocus using a POWERED FireWire cable.
4. Go to “File” and then “Update Firmware” and locate the desired firmware package (firmware_3_5_8R.cim) on your computer, and click “Update”.
5. Follow the instructions provided from the software carefully! Do not switch off the camera during the update process, unless specifically requested by the Phocus software.
6. When the update has been finalized, please restart your camera and check that the firmware has been successfully updated.

Important notice:

- During the upgrade procedure do NOT disconnect the FireWire cable until prompted!
- Unintentionally removing the FireWire cable during the firmware download procedure could in worst case render the camera useless which would require the need for authorized service.

About Digital Camera Firmware:

Updating to a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your camera can improve the device’s overall performance and stability, resolve various issues, and add support for newly developed features or enhance existing ones.

On the other hand, downgrading the camera’s firmware can recover its functionality in the unlikely event the currently installed version is faulty or the device’s performance dropped after an upgrade. However, bear in mind that applying an earlier build might not always be possible.

It is recommended that changing the camera’s firmware be performed when the new release resolves an issue that your device has been encountering, or adds a new feature (or enhances an existing one) that could prove useful for you.

This process isn’t intended to be destructive, but still, it’s best to save all your personal data and configurations before applying a different firmware. Moreover, make sure that the battery is fully charged and don’t use the camera’s buttons while the installation is in progress.

When it comes to the update method, usually, you must copy the firmware file onto a compatible memory card, insert it into the camera, and browse from the menu to the device’s update section.

However, each device has various ways to enter the update mode and particular steps that should be taken for a successful upgrade, therefore make sure you read the product’s installation guide.

That being said, if you consider that this firmware improves your device in any way, then hit the download button and get the desired version; if not, check with our website as often as possible so that you don’t miss the update that will boost your camera’s performance.

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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