Hasselblad H3D-31 User`s Manual
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1. A new breed of DSLR The H3DII Advantage m View camera option m Un tethered and tethered operation m GPS accessory option m Hasselblad 3FR raw or DNG export m Full Digital APO Correction for improved image sharpness and detail Digger Is still better The first step to perfect images Images don t start out as ones and zeros They have to get there And no matter how fantastic your digital system is it can only capture the image your lens delivers If your lenses are only adequate or if they are too small to deliver the full spectrum of the image before you then no amount of pixels or software tricks will ever be able to raise your images past what they are just good enough Professional Quality from Start to Finish The unsurpassed range of HC HCD lenses feature extremely accurate and reliable central lens shutter designs which expose the entire film area simul taneously not scanning across the frame as focal plane shutters do and allow flash sync at all shutter speeds up to an 25 LU C astonishing speed of 1 800 sec Focal plane shutters on the other hand can only use flash sync at shutter speeds less than 1 125 sec HC lenses give great flexibility in professional fill in flash applications helps solve troublesome lighting conditions and open up a world of new creative opportunities Despite their durable design Hasselblad lenses also have around twenty times less mass than2. E Optical system The Hasselblad HC HCD large format digital lenses serve as the perfect complement to even 39Mpix sensors the largest in the world m Camera integration Hasselblad s high level of camera integration guarantees optimum physi cal electrical and digital operation squeezing maximum performance and image quality from the lenses view finder and digital capture unit E High end raw converter The Hasselblad Raw Converter HRC working with our 3FR raw file Resolution Why is Bigger still Better Simply put the larger and more optically per fect your lenses are combined with the large physical size and pixel count of your digital sensor the higher your image quality can be taken The high definition image of the world on your sensor and on your focusing screen is simply un matched including more detail lower risk of moir and other artefacts and more accurate colors Hasselblad s HC HCD lenses and 39 megapixel sensors are more than twice the physical size of today s largest 35mm sensors producing the largest digital files currently available for pro fessional photography You may never need each and every pixel But when you do need them you re awfully glad they re there Simply put the higher your resolution the more creative you can be with your images Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Natural Color In the past color management solu tions have imposed limitations on pro f
3. Color management Hasselblad Natural Color Solution Capture rate 1 2 1 4 seconds per capture 40 images per minute Color display 3 TFT color Histogram feedback Yes IR Filter Anti reflex coated mounted on CCD Sensor Acoustic feedback Yes Software FlexColor included for Mac and PC Platform support Mac OSX NT 2000 XP Host connection type FireWire 800 IEEE1394b View Camera compatibility Yes Operating temperature 0 45 C 32 113 F Dimensions with 2 8 80mm lens 153x131x213mm WxHxD Weight 2175 g with Li lon battery and CF card Camera type Large sensor full format DSLR Lenses Hasselblad HC lens line and HCD 28 with integral lens shutter Shutter speed range 1 800s to 32 seconds Flash sync speed Flash can be used at all shutter speeds Exposure metering Metering options Spot Centre weighted and Average Metering range Spot EV2 to 21 Centre weighted EV1 to 21 Average EV1 to 21 Power supply Rechargeable Li ion battery 7 2 VDC 1850 mAh Optional cassette for 3 CR 123 Lithium batteries available Film compatibility No www hasselblad com Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 09 2007 UK v1 80500512
4. Focus integral optimization of digital lens performance Hasselblad Natural Color Solution Choice of eye level or waist level viewfinders Integrated 22 31 and 39 Mpix capture units with 3 display Integrated CCD cooling sink for lower noise SS ee to Ty m Shot by David Trood Getty Images Ta Another interesting feature is Hasselblad s Global Image Locator GIL a unique GPS navigation system that automatically records your camera s exact geographic coordinates at the precise moment of image capture This data can then be integrated in the metadata of a specific image file and used together with the Hasselblad s new imaging software Phocus to allow images to be located on a map or found in a computer file system using the GPS coordinates as a search term All the image files shot or stored in a specific location can be easily identified and found If geographical data is not avail able the user can search the location via the internet with Google Earth and will automatically be guided to the files produced on that location The H System also features an inter changeable waist level viewfinder for all H system cameras The large bright viewfinder image is ideal for creative composing and shooting from a lower than eye level position opens creative possibilities This viewfinder enables photographers to maintain eye contact with the model a key advantage in por trait photography With the H3DII you can choose y
5. an entirely new processing engine featuring a range of new techniques and features Phocus provides the power and finesse needed to serve and support the latest Hasselblad camera develop ments and to enable groundbreaking new levels of image quality And all in a modern and easy to use environment Every aspect of Phocus has been developed and designed to reflect the way that photographers work and to help ensure that you can spend as much time as possible taking images not processing them Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Hasselblad Star Quality Resolution Natural Color Optical Purity Clarity and Detail are all key components in defining superior image quality Each parameter alone or a pair or three can improve image quality but to achieve ultimate image quality photographers need a system that excels in all five of these areas A clear understanding of these quality parameters helps photographers understand what high end digital photography is and what it isn t At Hasselblad we focus on constantly improving our performance in these areas striving for perfection and never accepting good enough in order to continuously raise the bar of image quality Consider Hasselblad Star Quality our promise to you and your promise to your customer Consider it three simple words that explains over 50 years if imaging expertise Three major components are required to produce this level of quality
6. focal plane shutters for the same frame size which means that the shutter can react almost instan taneously when the release button is pressed Hasselblad lenses are also extremely quiet in operation and generate far less vibrations than focal plane shut ters do especially important for digital photography producing sharper results and allowing you to shoot hand held even at slower shutter speeds without sacrificing quality Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals And in a world where every image and every pixel of every image counts we re sure that the results you achieve with our digital APO correction will make you and your customers glad you chose a Hasselblad system Ultra Focus and digital APO Correction In the H3D information about lens and exact capture conditions are fed to the digital camera engine enabling precise fine tuning of the auto focus mechanism taking into account the design of the lens and the optical specification of the sensor This new feature brings a new level of sharpness and resolution to the entire HC lens program In addition Hasselblad s x1digital APO chromatic correction feature enables you to get even more out of every lens When using a complete Hasselblad system Shot by Peter Mathis Skier Kaj Zackrisson Sweden this feature allows the mapping of each Hasselblad lens and the capture of advanced data which are then used to perform an automated correction for col
7. in the technical side of the photographic process The amount of light one can capture and how one captures it determines a great deal of the rest of the process Hasselblad lenses are specially equipped to transmit com plex image data throughout the system enabling a wide range of advanced func tions such as Digital APO Correction Instant Approval Architecture and more 3 Camera Housing Hasselblad cameras are renowned for their ruggedness and durability and their highly efficient internal stray light protection Built around high strength Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals aluminum cores and solid stainless steel housing they ensure reliable and durable performance under even the toughest of conditions and for many years to come 4 Capture and Control Unit The Hasselblad capture and control units are designed to achieve stunning image quality and optimize workflow Hasselblad provides three modes of storage CF card portable Image Bank or straight to computer shooting 5 Software The software included with Hasselblad camera systems doesn t just provide a powerful post production toolkit it provides remote hardware control better workflow solutions and the most accurate color reproduction in the world today All software is designed to pro duce professional level results on both Mac OS and Windows platforms ON GRIP Global white balance and ISO setting ON GRIP Thumbwheel Menu Con
8. understanding of both technology and of photography The high quality of Hasselblad s optical components and the advanced noise reduction techniques digital and mechanical are not just the rival of any other system they achieve an optimum balance between desired richness of detail and noise free imaging Detail It is in the detail that you discover what your optics and digital sensor can really capture The combination of large sen sor and outstanding optics makes detail stand out Compare images shot at full aperture with Hasselblad to a 35mm at full aperture and see the dif ference Once the detail is captured the Hasselblad Raw Converter can be let loose since the art of balance is never more evident than when it comes to image processing Determining how to make jagged pixel lines smooth while maintaining color clarity and sharpness demands the most advanced calcula tions and enough knowledge of photo Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals rend rm mdi U PARNA Ky ie een d 4 L LA dm r i F b pe e v pnr n p Wd d ucro Em A oo ap dias j LA Py s a ees ey nus us Ets 4 i E Hs us ny graphy to know which compromises are beneficial and which are not The Hasselblad raw processor working on the 3FR raw image format is the best available and it allows you to accurately reproduce details that have proved diffi cult for any digital system Details such as single hair strands small colored patt
9. HASSELBLAD Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals The Evolution of the H3DII At Hasselblad we have always taken pride in finding new ways to use exist ing technology to push the photographic envelope or when that doesn t work creating technology that will And as photographic technology advances we work hard to do what we are best at leading technological developments not following them Achieving superior image quality with modern digital photography means find ing a way to get the most from camera hardware advanced optics massive sensors processing software and the computing power of today s computers With the launch of the H3D Hasselblad brought all the advantages of a truly integrated DSLR to the large sensor format enabling all photographic para meters to be optimized and resulting in an unsurpassed level of image quality Now with the launch of the Hasselblad H3DII the world s best DSLR camera has gotten even better The H3DII is the 4th generation of the Hasselblad H system and provides improved controls and functionality better sen sor cooling a new and more intuitive user interface and a bright 3 display And when combined with the new Hasselblad s image processing software the H3DII will set a new standard for digital photographic quality The H3DII combines the advanced digital communication and optimization of the best DSLRs with the quality and versatil ity
10. age Bank you can choose the 3FR or a DNG workflow With the 3FR you get all the expert tools provided by Hasselblad with the DNG you get a good mainstream solution Lens Flexibility The outstanding range of Hasselblad HC lenses is suitable for both analogue and digital work Hasselblad has also begun to provide HCD lenses opening new creative opportunities the first being the 28mm wide angle lens Camera Flexibility The digital part of the H3DII camera can be detached and mounted on a view camera such as a Linhof or Sinar giving you opportunities that are unri valled by other camera manufacturers Capture Flexibility The digital capture unit of the H3DII can be detached and used on a view camera controlled by the flash sync signal from the view camera shutter A clean and dust free sensor is essen tial and the modular design of the camera allows for easy access to and cleaning of the sensor saving you hours of retouching work later Storage Flexibility The H3DII operates with one of three media types the CF card for maximum mobility the Image Bank for shooting many images quickly and the tethered solution for studio operation With these three operating and storage options you can select a mode to suit your par ticular style of working GPS Recording Flexibility Hasselblad s Global Image Locator GIL is an accessory for any Hasselblad H system digital capture product The GIL device tags all non ind
11. erns fine text and so on With the H3D you can rest assured that every detail is preserved and nothing is sacrificed The only way to truly understand these qualities however is to see for yourself Check out the Hasselblad Star Quality difference at www hasselblad com products hasselblad star quality Hasselblad H3D System Delivering the superior craftsmanship and quality that produces the world s highest quality images has made Hasselblad cameras famous for over half a century The Hasselblad H3D System and HC HCD System lenses continue this tradition The H3DII family comes in three resolutions 22 31 and 39 Megapixels each providing a range of advanced features including the freedom to choose between eye level and waist level viewfinders digitally APO corrected lenses on the fly classification of imag es and unparalleled integration between lens body software and capture device Model comparison Pixels Sensor format ISO range Capture speed HC lens factor HCD28 H3DII 31 31 million 33 1x44 2mm ISO 100 800 1 2 sec capture 1 3 31mm H3DII 22 22 million 36 7x49 0mm ISO 50 400 1 4 sec capture 1 1 28mm full frame H3DII 39 39 million 36 7x49 0mm ISO 50 400 1 4 sec capture 1 1 28mm full frame Technical specifications File format Lossless compressed Hasselblad RAW 3FR Shooting mode Single shot Color management 16 bit Image storage CF card type U DMA ImageBank ll or tethered to Mac or PC
12. essional digital photographers forcing them to choose a specific color profile to suit each specific job and thereby sacrificing some colors to get others right This is an unacceptable solution in our opinion The Hasselblad Natural Color Solution accurately reproduces the full visible color spectrum be it skin tones special product colors or difficult gradations easily and effec tively every time and with the use of a single color profile Our complete knowledge of the filter and sensor characteristics of each individual camera have made this possible Simple correct and indispensable Optical Purity Digital Auto Correction DAC is Hasselblad s unique way of digitally correcting for the optical phenomena that create minor optical errors which are always present in photographic lens es Whether it is distortion chromatic aberration or vignetting DAC automa tically corrects for these errors without struggling with sliders numbers etc by using detailed lens information that resides inside the RAW 3FR file genera ted by the new generation of Hasselblad cameras These advanced corrections are based on accurate digital lens map ping and the high production repeatabi lity for the HC HCD lenses Clarity Finding optimal noise reduction tech niques is a tricky science Finding the proper balance between preservation of detail and clarity and the removal of unwanted static or noise from an image requires an
13. kely things are to go according to plan once in the field or on the shoot Phocus is designed to make pre planning easier than ever before allowing you to pre set camera parameters and folders and the like New tethered operation control Phocus also provides extended control of your Hasselblad camera including control of the lens drive for focusing when the camera is in a remote position or the digital capture unit is mounted on a view camera Improved GUI The GUI includes straightforward options for customizing your set up to suit a number of different workflow situations such as choice of import source brows ing comparing functions file manage ment image export in a range of file formats pre set of options for coming shoots and much more Improved Views In addition the Phocus view section allows layout and composition to be tailored to suit the current workflow pro viding a wide range of options including full view compare browse horizontal or vertical view and so on Multiple folders can be open at the same time for simultaneous viewing comparison and selection Shot by Tang Hui The world s finest cameras the market s largest sensors the world s finest lenses and now the world s most advanced image processing software Over the years the image processing engine in Hasselblad s FlexColor software has evolved into a powerful raw converter Now with the release of Phocus Hasselblad has added
14. n necessary for the HNCS 3FR files are stored using lossless image compression reducing required storage space by 33 The 3FR files can be converted into Adobe s raw image format DNG via Hasselblad s imaging software Only when using the Hasselblad 3FR files however can you utilize Digital APO Correction and fully optimize the colors available within the DNG file format All H3DII image files carry a full set of metadata including capture conditions keywords and copyright Workflow for the professional photographer Hasselblad s image processing software enables an image processing workflow that gives the highest degree of control for your studio photography The latest version of Hasselblad s image process ing software enables you to manipulate color temperature and compare image details across multiple images for precise image selection This software uses the 3FR files and runs on both Macintosh and Windows computers and allows you to provide free copies to all your co workers and production partners Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals The 28mm HCD The groundbreaking technology of the H3DII has made possible a specially designed 28mm lens expressly devel oped for this camera The design has been optimized for the 36x48mm sen sor area of the H3DII resulting in an extremely compact lens that can fully utilize the Digital APO Correction func tion and further increase the resolution of the image
15. of the Hasselblad system The H3DII represents the combination of decades of photographic expertise a keen under standing of digital photography and the Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals experience we gained from developing he world s most advanced camera system The H3D was not just another step in the evolution of a camera system it was an evolutionary leap The H3DII represents the continuing evolution of the world s most advanced DSLR camera system Hasselblad has always been motivated by a true passion for photography Our tradition has always been one of innova tion advance and unflagging dedication to quality At Hasselblad we will never settle for good enough So photo graphers won t have to do so either That s why we made the H3DII In a League of Its Own The Hasselblad H3DII The H3DII is the ultimate high end DSLR camera system Taking the advances of the H3D even further the H3DII takes photographic flexibility and image quality to entirely new levels The unprecedented interaction between the various system components combine with increased lens performance and an unprecedented level of image sharpness to outperform any professional digital camera system on the market today delivering outstanding pixel resolution better colors and improved detail rendering The large format light channel provided by the H3DII and the H System lenses enables the use of the largest image sensors cur
16. oor images with GPS coordinates local time and altitude This data enables a number of future applications that refine image archiving and retrieval such as the abil ity with the upcoming Phocus software to directly map images to Google Earth Ultra fast storage with 100 GB Image Bank Viewing flexibility with new waist level viewfinder H3DII back used on a view camera Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Record exact location at the moment of image capture with Hasselblad s Global Image Locator GIL Hasselblad RAW Conversion J LLIILE la TIME EL he i j meppen F Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals op ae m ETE um a J Impressive new features Moir removal Even very high resolution images can exhibit moir under certain circumstances With the new Phocus moir is effectively removed without the need to make special mask selections or other manual procedures Moir removal is performed directly on the raw data New metadata GPS etc The metadata included in Phocus images follows the IPTC Core standard with XMP We have also added GPS data functions in order to allow a number of new func tions Phocus links GPS data directly to Google Earth making geographic reference a snap and image storage and retrieval much easier Hasselblad DSLR camera preparation Any photographer knows that the more prepared you are for a shoot the more li
17. or aberration and distortion on every shot ensuring that every digital capture is automatically optimized to provide the finest detail that a given lens can produce Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals p p ru The H3DII Camera System Just the whole is more than the sum of its parts buying a camera is not the same as buying into a camera system When you buy a Hasselblad system you are buying into a total photographic approach We are constantly developing new technology and new ways to enable improved communication between system components When combining Hasselblad lenses viewfinders cap ture units and software with a digital Hasselblad camera you are guaranteed a level of quality functionality customi zation and flexibility unmatched by any other system in the world And more importantly you are guaranteed that the quality of the images that come out of your camera will not betray the vision that went into it 1 Viewfinders Hasselblad viewfinders ensure that what you see is what you get And when used together with our extremely bright focus ing screens they make precise focusing depth of field accuracy and composition easier than ever before The Hasselblad system includes a comprehensive range of viewfinders that match almost any condition or application and allow you to choose your composition format at will 2 Lenses The lens is the first and perhaps most important step
18. our way of seeing the world eye or waist level an important flexi bility for the professional photographer Instant Approval Architecture Knowing What You ve Got The H3DII also features Hasselblad s Instant Approval Architecture IAA an enhanced set of feedback tools designed to drastically simplify the image selection process so you can concentrate on your shoot Audible and visible signals and recorded information in the file and the file name make classification and sort ing quick and easy whether in the field or in the studio The Hasselblad H3DII is fully integrated with the Hasselblad IAA bringing automated image classification into your digital workflow from the split second of capture The advanced communication between the lenses and capture unit in the H3DII also lays the ground for Hasselblad s Digital APO Correction DAC and the new Ultra Focus functionality setting new standards for professional image quality and providing a higher level of detail and sharpness ar oa ee i i os m Em 1 e T ea a Ph UR eum s a e Eai a i F m k Vae st Uo un Mot PEN TENURE AE LS E E aL un adt i mm i der edes a e mi E T kt Les al 25r m eim E in m m LN i a T rl a EL A T a m a Xm zn amm Dis x i m i oa ka m m P D E LE e y 7 r M A we A pum e Ni Fy E hor ae z a g E m o Thi P P RA E lis E uU Ux
19. rently available 48x36mm more than twice the size of even the largest 35mm camera sensors These sensors hold more and larger pixels ensuring ultra sharp images without gradation break ups in even the finest lit surfaces The more things change the more they stay the same The difference between medium format photography and 35mm photography was obvious The size and quality of both the equipment and the images they produced were plain to see There are some manufacturers today who would have you believe that smaller lower quality cameras lenses and sen sors can somehow match the quality of the largest format sensors and highest quality lenses Think again Because the simple truth is that even in digital photography size still matters And in a competitive market making your images stand out is not a luxury it s a requirement Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals The H3DII is truly in a league of its own And the images you create with it will be too New photographer friendly features The H3DII is packed with new features designed to help you get the most from your photography such as an integrated cooling sink that uses the entire camera body s lower surface to dissipate CCD heat This results in dramatically reduced image noise due to heat A new breed of DSLR The H3DII Advantage Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Unmatched combination of quality and flexibility Ultra
20. trol Display control 3 Monitor Full Digital APO correction HVD 90x s PEL GPS System Image Bank Il True body cooling Improved tethered operation Full lens program from 28mm to 300mm Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Photographic Flexibility With the Hasselblad H3DII you can customize your style of shooting to suit your own specific form of photography and then to change it the next day or the next minute as your needs change Because we think a camera should be as versatile as the people who use it Exposure Flexibility The central lens shutter featured in all lenses enables you to use flash at high shutter speeds without shadowing effects The ability to use flash sync at all shutter speeds provides both crea tive and practical flexibility Composition Flexibility The H3DII comes with a new HVD 90x viewfinder designed for full performance over the large 36x48mm sensor With the H3DII system however you have the choice of three different viewfinders the analogue viewfinder the digital viewfinder and the classic waist level viewfinder so can choose how you want to compose your shots Sensor Flexibility The H3DII is available in three versions a 22 megapixel sensor a 31 megapixel sensor or a staggering 39 megapixels enabling you to choose an H3DII to suit your specific resolution needs Workflow Flexibility When importing images from your CF card or Im
21. zu re i A En ie i E a F x a 2 a E r k E 1 gt 1 9 e a P 1 n L Lu i A new breed of DSLR The H3DII Advantage Thumbwheel control of digital menus m Direct ISO WB control m Field FW upgrade of H3D camera Market s most versatile lens program m Choice of media CF card Image Bank II m Easy sensor cleaning Now it s in your hands Over fifty years ago Victor Hasselblad designed the best camera system in the world And in the ensuing decades photographers used that system to create some of the finest photographic images man has ever produced Images that encapsulated and changed the way we see the world around us Now over half a century later we ve created an even better camera system We can t wait to see what you do with it Better Color Better Workflow Better Business The H3DII utilizes Hasselblad s powerful Natural Color Solution HNCS HNCS works invisibly in the background in conjunction with Hasselblad s image processing software to produce out standing and reliable out of the box results whatever the challenge with skin tones special product gradations and other difficult colors reproduced easily and effectively In addition the H3DII uses Hasselblad s custom raw file format 3F RAW 3FR to ensure that images captured on Hasselblad digital products are quickly and safely stored including the spe cial color informatio
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