The long-standing divide between Hasselblad medium-format cameras and Capture One software has officially come to an end. For years, photographers using Hasselblad’s X-system bodies could edit their RAW files in applications like Adobe Lightroom or Hasselblad’s own Phocus Mobile, but the professional-grade Capture One remained off-limits.
A frosty industry rivalry begins to thaw
Capture One has previously characterized the relationship between the two companies as “notoriously antagonistic,” with decades of direct competition in the medium-format arena fueling the lack of compatibility. That impasse has now been resolved. Effective immediately, Capture One provides native support for Hasselblad files, starting with three current models: the Hasselblad X2D 100C, the X2D II 100C, and the CFV 100C. Older 50-megapixel sensor models are not included in this initial rollout.
Targeted profiles and a tethering timeline
The integration goes beyond basic file reading. Capture One is supplying dedicated color profiles tailored to each of the three supported cameras, while custom lens profiles will automatically correct distortion, vignetting, and other optical characteristics. Photographers gain full access to the software’s suite of editing tools for Hasselblad RAW files, though one critical studio feature remains on the roadmap. Tethering, the ability to connect a camera directly to a computer for real-time image transfer during a shoot, is not yet available. Capture One plans to deliver this functionality by the end of 2026.
Software access and licensing costs
Support for Hasselblad cameras begins with Capture One version 16.8.3. Users curious about the new compatibility can explore the software through a free seven-day trial. Following the trial period, Capture One is available through a subscription priced at €32 per month. A perpetual license is also offered for a one-time fee of €391, though this option does not include future updates. Photographers who purchase the perpetual version and later require support for additional new cameras would need to buy a new license.
Source: support.captureone.com