We’re pleased to announce the release of FoCal 1.8.1 for both Windows and Mac computers.
This is an interim bug-fix release with the following updates:
Updates and Fixes
This new version brings the following updates:
- Fixed issue which stopped FoCal being able to work with the Canon EOS-1D Mark III
- Fix to stop occasional crash during analysis in most tests
- Fix to ensure user applies correct settings are with MSC cameras and RAW image mode
- Further updates to 6D support, including fix to stop occasional wrong value being applied to camera at end of tests
- Fix to stop serial number being shown on front page of reports when “Don’t include Serial Number” is enabled
- Fix for Target Optimisation on the Canon EOS 6D
- More robust RAW image processing to increase reliability
- Warning of possible over-exposure if shot taken at maximum shutter speed
You can see further information about the new features introduced in FoCal 1.8 here.
Support Status
Mac
The following table shows the support for FoCal for Mac:
| Operating System | Camera Manufacturer | Status |
|---|---|---|
| OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) | Canon & Nikon | Fully functional |
| OS X 10.7 (Lion) | Canon & Nikon | Fully functional |
| OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) | Canon & Nikon | Fully functional |
Windows
The following table shows the support for FoCal for Windows:
| Operating System | Camera Manufacturer | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Windows XP | Canon only | Fully functional |
| Windows Vista | Canon & Nikon | Fully functional |
| Windows 7 | Canon & Nikon | Fully functional |
| Windows 8 | Canon & Nikon | Fully functional |
How do I get it?
If you already have a license for FoCal, you can download the software at no extra cost from the License Management System – you’ll see the link to the download near the bottom of the page once you log in.
You can purchase FoCal Standard, FoCal Plus or FoCal Pro from the links at the bottom of the version information pages.
MAC: The software is available as a disk image (DMG) file for OS X, containing the software itself, the target images and documentation in separate directories.
WINDOWS: The software is available as a ZIP file, which contains the software, the target images and the documentation in separate directories.
Installing on OS X (IMPORTANT!)
FoCal for Mac uses the Mono framework and this must be installed before using FoCal. Please see this post for complete information on how to ensure your Mac is set up correctly to run FoCal. If you do not follow these instructions, FoCal will NOT operate correctly!
QuickStart Guides
There are short guides available which help you through the installation, connection and first use of the software available for Windows and for Mac on the Document Downloads page.
4 comments on “FoCal 1.8.1 Released for Windows and Mac”
1.8.1 works as advertised. Thanks for a EXCELLENT product…
Love all the new features since I last had a lens to calibrate (way back on version 1.4.0.100!).
I am having an issue with a 5D Mk II and a Canon 70-300 f/4-5.6 L IS – the auto cal won’t run using RAW conversion, only runs using jpgs. I wanted to try the new more accurate cal as this is a new lens and I am having some issues with it focusing well at infinity focus at the long end at least and wanted to make sure I had the AF microadjustment set as well as possible before dciding the lens has issues.
Download links aren’t working for me, trying to d/l latest via software license page. Error 404.
http://dl.fo-cal.co.uk/GA/FoCal-1.8.1_Win.zip
Hi Robert – have you tried the alternate link on the licence page too?
We’re not seeing any errors here – have you checked for any firewall software that might be blocking your connections?