Capture One + Hasselblad Update — Image Quality & Workflow Compared

Hasselblad Setup Guide: https://learn.mattgranger.com/courses/X2D100C 

Sample Files: https://learn.mattgranger.com/courses/capture-one

If you shoot portraits - you should really check out Reblum - update 1.5 is fantastic: https://geni.us/reblumv15

Capture One now has (limited) support for Hasselblad cameras - FINALLY! In this video I talk you through the practical realities and limitations, and show you how Lightroom, Phocus and Capture One compare side by side.

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Software Shown: Capture One: https://geni.us/Captureone

Lightroom: https://geni.us/Adobelightroom

Phocus: https://geni.us/HBphocus

Discover the best photo editing software for professional photographers in 2026.

In this video, I compare Capture One Hasselblad support, Adobe Lightroom Classic, and Phocus to see which delivers the strongest workflow, usability, and image quality. We’ll look at how Capture One’s expanded Hasselblad compatibility changes the game, why Adobe’s ecosystem still matters, and where Phocus excels for colour rendering and archives. Whether you’re focused on studio workflow, landscape editing, or commercial production, this deep dive shows the strengths and limitations of each platform.

? Topics covered:

Capture One Hasselblad Update — workflow & image quality compared

Adobe Lightroom Classic — ecosystem advantages & usability

Phocus — HNCS colour science & Hasselblad archives

Best photo editing software for workflow efficiency

Best photo editing software for image quality results

If you’re deciding between Capture One, Adobe, or Phocus, this video will help you understand which editor fits your photography style and workflow best.

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