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Hasselblad H2D User`s Manual

1. Sas Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 10 11 12 Remove the battery by depressing the battery holder button and simultaneously swinging the battery holder retaining lever down until it stops Pull battery downwards Choose the appropriate plug for the charger Attach the chosen plug by sliding it into position ensuring that the two electrical contact prongs on the charger cor rectly enter the two contact sockets on the plug attachment Insert the jack plug from the battery charger into the socket on the battery Insert the battery charger into a standard 100 240V 50 60 Hz domestic socket Charge the battery until the red signal light on the charger flashes Holding the battery flat against the camera and aligning the two upper lugs with the slot slide it back into position as far as it will go Swing back the battery holder retaining lever until it clicks back into place Remove the front protective cover from the camera body by keeping the lens release button depressed and rotating the cover counter clockwise until it is released Remove the lens shade by turning it clockwise Remove the rear lens cap by unscrewing it in a counter clockwise direction Attach the lens to the camera body by firstly aligning the red index on the lens mount with the red index on the camera mount Grip the lens by the metal barrel not the rubber focusing ring and turn it approximately one quarter turn clockwi
2. No disables the setting Interval amp Self Timer 19 e Exit e Stay Allows either the Interval or Self Timer mode to remain active after an exposure or immediately return to standard setting Exit clears the setting and produces an automatic return to standard setting after an exposure Stay retains the setting after an exposure AE lock Quick adjust e Exp reset Saved Allows either the AE Lock or Quick adjust mode to remain active after an exposure or immediately return to standard setting 20 Exp Reset clears the settings and produces an automatic return to standard setting after an exposure Saved retains the AE Lock or Quick adjust settings after an ex posure Show EV 21 e Yes e No Allows the display of EV settings on the grip LCD Yes enables the display No disables the display 101 This manual is a provisional version only Show ISO 22 eYeseNo Allows the display of ISO settings on the grip LCD Yes enables the display No disables the display Bracket param in Manual 23 e Shutter speed Aperture Selects either the shutter speed or the ap erture as the parameter which changes in a bracketing sequence when in Manual exposure mode Shutter speed selects changes in shutter speed Aperture selects changes in aperture settings Aperture control in Manual 24 e Front wheel e Rear wheel Selects which control wheel changes the aperture setting when in Manual exposur
3. When shooting to a compact flash card the H2D is completely self contained No additional wires or connectors need to be at tached The H2D is shipped with a 1GB compact flash card which is able to hold over 20 shots Lossless compression is applied to the images so the actual size of each capture can vary thereby affecting the total number of shots you can fit on the card You can purchase additional possibly larger capacity cards and change them as each card becomes full Note that the camera can copy the contents of its flash card to any attached FireWire disk or Image Bank even when no computer is attached This enables you to backup your shots and then clear space on the card to keep on shooting See section on Transferring Images Inserting a card 1 Open the CF card slot cover on the sensor unit 2 Behind the cover you can see a slot for the card A possibly with a card already inside and a release button B below the slot Ifa card is already installed then remove it as described in Removing a Card below 3 Hold the compact flash card so that the connector holes face into the slot in the sensor unit with the brand label facing in the same direction as the sensor unit preview screen Gently press the card into the slot If you encounter resistance it might be because you are holding the card backwards or upside down Experiment until you find the orientation that allows the card to slide i
4. Average 45 x 37 mm 95 Centre weighted 23 x 20 mm 25 Spot diameter 7 5 mm 2 5 500 1000 20 21 22 23 Technical specifications Camera Type Construction Lenses Viewfinders Focusing Image format Shutter Flash control Flash measurement Exposure metering Auto bracketing Interval timer ISO range Displays Focusing screen Compatibility Accessory connection Customization This manual is a provisional version only Auto focus auto exposure digital SLR camera with interchangeable viewfinders and lenses One piece stainless steel shell Die cast aluminium internal structure Tripod sockets 1 4 and 3 8 and quick coupling tripod plate for rapid mounting Hasselblad HC lenses with built in electronically controlled shutter and aperture Automatic or manual focusing with instant manual focus override All HC lenses have been especially designed to meet the exacting requirements of digital photography Lens shades can be mounted in reverse for transport A 90 reflex viewfinder providing 100 field of view even when wearing eyeglasses and built in multi mode light metering system Image magnification 2 7 Integrated fill in flash with guide number 12 Hot shoe for automatic flash Metz SCA3002 system adapter CA3902 Dot matrix LCD with presentation of all relevant information Built in diopter adjustment from 4 to 2 5D Automatic and manual focusing with electronic
5. User Manual Provisional version only V1 English HASSELBLAD Introduction Parts amp Components Quick Start Function Control amp Display Grip LCD Viewfinder LCD Camera Body Carrying strap Batteries Rechargeable battery grip Viewfinder screen Accessory connection PC connector Viewfinder Parts amp Components Attaching and removing the viewfinder Eyepiece adjustment Lenses Parts amp Components Attaching a lens Removing a lens Lens cap Filters and accessories Lens shades Shutter and aperture control Depth of field calculation Depth of field visual preview Infrared focus settings Focusing aid CF adapter 10 12 14 19 20 20 20 22 23 23 24 25 25 25 26 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 28 28 28 28 29 This manual is a provisional version only CONTENTS Sensor Unit amp digital capture The control panel System requirements Shooting Using compact flash cards Working with the Imagebank CF Working with a standard FireWire disk Working tethered Working with media and batches Using Instant Approval Architecture Viewing deleting and transferring images Preview modes Deleting images Transferring images Working with the menus Menu system overview White balance settings User interface settings Display settings Storage settings Default approval status setting Miscellaneous settings Menu shortcuts Care and maintenance Light Metering amp Expos
6. White Bal o0 Media Browse Storage gt Settings amp EXIT MAIN MENU Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 64 Using the preset white balance functions To select a preset white balance 1 Select the MAIN MENU gt White Bal entry The current set ting is displayed here See also Navigating the Menu System for details about how to find this setting 2 Use the and buttons to step through the available white balance settings until the setting you want is shown 3 Either move on to another setting by using the navigator but ton or press the menu button to exit the menu system and keep your setting This manual is a provisional version only 0 40 WhiteHak Sunlight Media Card Browse Al itorage User interface settings EXIT MAIN MENU Language English Power Down 10min Mark Qverexp Oii a N 1 99 Never Date A Time Display EXIT SER INTERFACE z Mark Overexp On oo Mark Overexp Of eo User interface Miscelaneos Default Key Cici Of Expowre Warning Oif SOUND MAIN MENU gt SETTINGS gt User Interface The User Interface settings control the way the sensor unit interacts with you the photogra pher It also presents some battery saving options and includes date and time settings Entries of the USER INTERFACE Menu To get to the user interface settings open MAIN MENU gt SETTINGS gt USER INTERFACE menu The user interface m
7. tographer and Hasselblad user and now exists in various forms for both black amp white and colour photography Naturally in the case of the H2D or any other digital camera the film development part of the method can not apply However some photographers are used to its philosophy and are familiar with its terminology and might like to still refer to it An integral part of the method includes the classification and grouping of any given scene into a range of nine or ten so called zones hence the name Concerning the H2D the word zone refers to the grouping and classification of various tones where Zone V is the equivalent whether in black amp white or colour to 18 mid grey ona scale of Zone I black through Zone IX white See specific literature for a complete description of this method Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 115 True exposure Shutter position T3 74 Open Closed Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals This manual is a provisional version only Exposure at max aperture e g f 2 8 Exposure at aperture f 4 True exposure The effective shutter speed for a central lens shutter is defined as the length of time between the opening and closing when measured at the half height position when expressed in diagram form see diagram The fact that it will take some time to open and close the shutter will have an influence on the effective shutter speed as the lens aperture closes to its se
8. 4 Make preliminary required aperture setting by turning the front control wheel 5 Press the AE L button The camera will close the aperture raise the mirror and fire the flash Light reflected from the flash lit subject will be reflected off a white spot on the auxiliary shutter to the meter sensor 6 Deviations from a normal exposure are displayed as differ ences in EV on the grip LCD and the viewfinder LCD If high or low appears change the aperture accordingly and make a new test reading Change the aperture until Diff EV 0 appears or the desired amount of deviation from the normal exposure Diff EV Low signifies more than 2 EV under Diff EV High signifies more than 2 EV over 110 This manual is a provisional version only Optional Accessories Converter Extension tubes Release cord Filters Support strap E B E E W Tripod quick coupling E W Grid focusing screen CF adapter w Proshade Optional accessories provide the opportunity to extend the capa bilities of your system or just to add extra convenience to suit your way of working Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 111 This manual is a provisional version only There are a number of optional accessories available for the H2D with more being developed to suit a variety of photographic situations and needs Please see www hasselblad com for the latest information The figures in brackets after the headings are t
9. Releasing the pressure on the shutter release button and pressing again half way would now change the focus setting to the distance of the object within the focusing zone See under Manual override in autofocus mode for a useful way of working with manual and autofocus settings in a combined manner Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 87 This manual is a provisional version only Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 88 Continuous At Continuous setting AF C the shutter can be released rapidly before the lens is focused in order to capture a split second shot in Single Shot an exposure cannot be made until the camera has had time to focus However the camera will continue to focus if a moving subject is within the focusing zone or if you recompose even though the shutter release button is half pressed One method to exploit this feature when photographing in a rap idly changing situation such as photojournalism for example is to keep the shutter release button pressed down In this way the lens focuses constantly according to the focusing zone and by momentarily releasing the pressure on the shutter release and then immediately pressing again you minimize the amount of time needed for the lens to check focus thus ensuring a split second shot at optimum focus Autofocus mode Autofocus is set via the control wheels in the following manner In camera active mode 1 Press the AF butt
10. e Remove the batteries when cleaning the camera or if you intend to leave the camera unused for a long period e Ifyou use spare standard or rechargeable battery packs be particularly careful to use the supplied protective cap when storing There is a potential fire risk if the contacts are short circuited across a conductive object such as keys in a pocket for example e Take particular care when working with strobe studio flash units to prevent damage to equipment and personal injury e Donot attempt to open the sensor unit e Keep your sensor unit and all other computer equipment away from mois ture If your sensor unit becomes wet disconnect from power and allow it to dry before attempting to operate again e Never cover the ventilation openings on the sensor unit e Always replace the protective CCD filter cover when the sensor unit is not connected to your camera the exposed CCD and filter are vulnerable to damage e Never try to remove the glass IR filter from the front of the CCD this will probably ruin the CCD If dust manages to get between the CCD and IR filter please contact your Hasselblad dealer for assistance Disposal If you need to dispose of the sensor unit lmageBank CF and or batteries please do so in an environmentally friendly manner at the local waste plant recycling centre or similar 122 This manual is a provisional version only The information in this manual is furnished for information
11. that some images may be hidden though they are still there See Browsing by Approval Status below for details about how to work with the filter Z Be careful when assigning red status because red images may be deleted if the current storage medium becomes full Browsing by approval status You can set the camera to browse by approval status which means for example that you will see only green status images as you browse a batch or both green and yellow or only red etc The current filter setting is indicated on screen as illustrated page 44 Filtered images are still there but they will not be shown until you change the filter set ting Also if you change the status of an image the image may disappear if it no longer passes the filter For example if you have set the camera to browse only green status images and then change an image to yellow status that image will not be shown again until you change the browse filter There are many ways to make use of this feature For example Set the filter to show only yellow images Then step through each image and decide whether any of them should be promoted to green or demoted red Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 44 This manual is a provisional version only e Ifyou are running out of space set the filter to show only red images and then step through to find shots you can delete Setthe filter to show only green images Then step through to make sure y
12. the Hasselblad reputation remain Reliability Versatility Interchangeability Stainless steel and aluminium for no nonsense professional use and durability Silicon chip control for basic practical support as well as sophisticated facilities to meet all demands A system to trust and build on that will develop and grow in pace with tomorrow s discoveries The list of features is long varied and comprehensive For example automatic focus with instant manual override dot matrix LCDs rapid button and control wheel user interface integral grip integral fill flash very bright OLED on sensor unit multi mode exposure meter Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 3 This manual is a provisional version only ing TTL flash control capable of saving to internal CF cards and external storage devices presentation of digital information such as histograms and grey balance on the LCD ex tremely accurate electronic leaf shutter flash sync at all shutter speeds to 1 800s eyeline T viewfinder with 100 view dot matrix viewfinder LCD lithium or rechargeable battery op N tions shutter speeds from 32 seconds to 1 800s user customization of functions And that s sg not all Bracketing interval timer rapid access user button flash measure integral diopter ii adjustment in viewfinder zone system capability time lapse photography customized profiles and so on WB 525 sh So he te LI vy ies te g 797979 114441 2720 AL LL L
13. will still be turned on so it will immediately respond to a press of the shut ter release or any of the other buttons on the sensor unit panel Set to Off to disable the screen time out this is the default You can also set this to any full minute value between 1 and 20 minutes A Note that you can also set a power down time out which turns off the entire camera see ntries of the USER INTERFACE Menuffor details e Contrast This sets the level of contrast shown on the screen Usually you should leave this set to the default level of 5 however in some viewing environments and or with some types of images you may wish to increase or decrease this value A value of 10 provides maximum contrast a value of 0 provides no contrast a black screen You can also help save battery power by using a low value here e Brightness This sets the brightness shown on the screen Usually you should leave this set to the default level of 5 however in some viewing environments and or with some types of images you may wish to increase or decrease this value A value of 10 provides maximum brightness a value of 0 provides minimal brightness You can also help save battery power by using a low value here Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 67 Default Appi Lewel Gr EXIT 5 POR AGE Delenit Appi Ler Green oo Default Appr Lere Velva OO Default Appi Level lets e0 ISO White Bal Media Browse Settings P EXIT MAIN MENU
14. A histogram that is spread across the full range indicates a likely good exposure There may still be a few pixels at the extremes indicating a few spectral highlights and saturated shadows but this is often normal in a good exposure Overexposure C A histogram that is cut off at the right with few pixels elsewhere indicates a likely over exposure Many details will be lost in the highlights The histogram is only an indicator thast should be interpreted there are many situations in which a questionable histogram will match an exposure that is perfectly fine for the intended effect and vice versa Full details mode D In full details mode you can read a complete list of camera settings plus see the histo gram and in the background a darkened preview of the image The camera setting details are stored with the image so you can refer to them using FlexColor even after you have loaded the image to your computer and stored it in your archive Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 49 This manual is a provisional version only Battery saver mode In this mode the sensor unit is fully responsive so you can take pictures but the screen is not lit up thereby saving battery power You can enter the menu system while shooting in this mode which activates the screen until you exit the menu system again but the approval zoom and navigator buttons have no effect You can also save battery power by turning down the brig
15. Default setting factory setting A standard setting that a device is set to in the first instance dur ing manufacture and returns to if a setting change is halted or interrupted in any way Half press Full press Shutter release button The shutter release button can be depressed in two different ways This distinction is referred to in the text as half press and full press positions A half press is a rapid soft press whereas a full press is a firmer and longer depression of the button LCD Liquid Crystal Display An electronic information panel The grip and magazine both have LCD panels Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals LED Light Emitting Diode Electronic devices used in information displays The viewfinder display has LED s to the left and right of the integral LCD panel Mid grey 18 grey An important point to be remembered is that all photographic exposure meters light metering systems are calibrated to provide a reading that will reproduce a mid grey or 18 grey tone from the measured subject tone This is an international photographic standard upon which all exposure calculations must be based The H2D has very accurate and sophisticated exposure measuring modes Pre programmed information is taken into account via the metering system when calculations are automatically made This provides a very satisfactory compromise for a host of photographic situations and many users will certainly be very
16. Mm 104HASBL 05 03 24 12 0 0 nd 12 40 MENU BATCHES MH 103HASBL 05 03 24 0 0 MH 104HASBL 05 03 24 12 0 v Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 41 2 The screen now shows a list of media devices currently con nected to the sensor unit Often there is only one Each medium shows a name total size and an estimate for how many images will fit on it To the right of the medium name is a set of three coloured numbers in parentheses These indicate the total number of images of each approval status green yellow and red that currently exist on that medium For example if you see a card that shows 18 5 3 then that card contains a total of 26 images 18 green approved 5 yellow wafting and 3 red delete 3 Ifmore than one medium is listed then use A and V to highlight the medium you wish to use 4 The currently selected medium shows a blue border 5 Press the zoom in button to zoom in on the currently high lighted medium 6 A list of batches on this medium now appears Each batch shows a folder icon a name and the date on which it was cre ated As with the media list you can read the number of shots of each approval status that are stored in each batch 7 As with media use A and V to highlight the batch you wish to use 8 The currently selected batch shows a blue border 9 Press the zoom in button to zoom in on the currently high lighted batch The nine thumbnail view o
17. Sunlight Exposure counter 1286 shots remaining on chosen storage medium Metering method indication Centre weighted Exposure mode indication Aperture priority setting Typical camera grip display when changing settings Command indication The upper row on the screens describes commands which change according to the setting The button immediately above each command effects the change So in this case for example you would press the FLASH button to exit from the screen See note below Settings symbols Symbolize the options available when settings are changed The active symbol is depicted by a drop shadow Control wheel description and direction Arrowheads symbolize which control wheel should be used to change the setting they are beside In this case the Bracketing option is chosen by the front control wheel and the number of exposures in that option is chosen by the rear control wheel 4 front control wheel a WwW rear control wheel Setting information The lower row on the screen displays information about the cur rent state of the setting In short the upper row displays what you can do and the lower row displays the current state of settings or what you have done Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 12 This manual is a provisional version only The basic principle behind making changes is that the appropriate button is first pressed to access the menu and t
18. To use a profile from the main screen press the PROFILES button to reach the profiles screen again Scroll down the list to the profile This manual is a provisional version only ON OFF PROFILES ESC ON OFF PROFILES ESC Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals you want and then press the Load AF button All the saved set tings will then be automatically implemented A if you decided to change the settings but nevertheless keep the Profilename on the list the new set of parameters will be retained under that name That is to say the settings will not be the same as listed here despite the name It might be safer practice to always change the profile name to avoid later confusion Using profiles 1 From the main screen click PROFILES ON OFF button on the grip and the profile screen will appear 2 Use either the front or rear control wheel to scroll through the list and highlight the desired profile 3 Press Load AF button The camera is now set according to all the parameters stored according to the name Changing a profile name You can change a profile name except Standard at any time Proceed as follows 1 From the main screen click PROFILES ON OFF button on the grip and the profile screen will appear 2 Use either the front or rear control wheel to scroll through the list and highlight the desired profile 3 Press Load AF button 4 Click PROFILES ON OFF button
19. again 5 Press Save DRIVE button 6 The Profile name screen is then displayed where you can rename the profile to what suits you see section Imprint Text 4 2 2 further on in this manual for procedure details 91 This manual is a provisional version only Advanced Features W Programmable self timer WE Programmable bracketing W Programmable interval setting Mi 24 custom options W Data and text imprinting This section describes the features that might not need to be ac cessed everyday but should be exploited wisely to obtain the opti mum from the system Some features are a little more special bracketing for example This is fairly normal practice for many photographers and the H system can provide a good deal of control and fine tuning of this particular feature 24 custom options are provided to work for you in the background ensuring security and also helping to bring down the barriers be tween you and capturing the image Each one can be changed to suit your preferences so that the whole camera becomes a reflec tion of the way you like to work Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 92 This manual is a provisional version only General overview of camera menu Exit JEnter Z 4 ie self Timer Bracketing Interval is Enter 41 Exit On 0 4 e Custom options attine 42 ome oE owe owe HA 10s gt DELAY MIRROR UF gt 10s gt DELAY
20. alerts you to a possible problem even if you are not looking at the screen e Downgrades the approval status to yellow Note that some shots may trigger the warning even though they are exposed according to your intentions You should consider these warnings only as a guideline This feature can be turned off Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 43 This manual is a provisional version only 3 Ifno problem is detected then the image is saved with green status A if you set Approval to Auto all images will be stored as Green if judged as correct and Yellow if judged as technically doubtful No images are ever stored as Red automatically 4 When you are browsing through your shots keep an eye on the approval status of each and consider whether you should promote or demote each shot based on its appearance on the preview screen You can also apply a browse filter to for exam ple browse only red shots when looking for images to delete or to browse only green shots to make sure you have a good version of each shot that you need 5 When you begin working with the images on your computer use the approval sta tus as a guide for organizing your work For example you might begin by opening and optimizing the green shots and then go to the yellow shots only if you still need more images and then finally check the red shots as a last resort Note that the system is very flexible so you can use it in any way that you lik
21. be set to 50 100 200 or 400 To set the ISO 1 Select the MAIN MENU gt ISO entry This is the top entry of the top menu so it will be selected by default when you enter the menu system See also Navigating the Menu System for details about how to find this setting 2 Use the and buttons to step through the available ISO settings until the setting you want is shown 3 Either move on to another setting by using the navigator but ton or press the menu button to exit the menu system and keep your setting Note that the default sensitivity of the CCD sensor is ISO 50 Higher ISO settings result in progressively noisier images just as higher ISO film become grainer so we recommend that you use the lowest ISO setting possible for your lighting situation The White Bal Setting Use this entry to set the white balance saved with the image and ap plied to the preview See MAIN MENU gt White Ballfor details Selecting the current storage medium The storage setting controls where your sensor unit will store new images and which stored images will be visible in the browse window Often you have just one type of storage media available the internal compact flash card However if you have several media attached e g a card and one or more external disks then you may need to switch between them If your selected storage medium has more than one batch folder on it then the batch selected when you use the
22. flashes the overexposed pixels from black to white To enable or disable the overexposure indicator use the MAIN MENU gt SETTINGS gt USER INTERFACE gt Mark Overexp entry Please see Entries of the USER INTERFACE Menu for a detailed procedure There is alsoaone button shortcut for toggling the overexposure marker on and off To use it press and hold V until the indicator is working as you would like enabled or disabled Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 50 This manual is a provisional version only Deleting images The sensor unit enables you to delete images using any of the following techniques e Delete the currently selected image only e Delete allimages from the current batch e Delete allimages from the current medium e Delete all red status images from the current batch e Delete all red status images from the current medium Delete all red or yellow status images from the current batch e Delete all red or yellow status images from the current medium To delete a single image navigate to and select the target image in the browse window open the menu and select MAIN MENU gt Delete Thereis also a one button shortcut for deleting single images To use it select a target image and then press and hold the V until the confirm delete dialog opens gt Another way of working is to simply assign unwanted images as Red In this way you retain the option for a while of changing your mind later w
23. from ManualsCamera com Manuals 39 This manual is a provisional version only To set the rating use the MAIN MENU gt White Bal entry in the sensor unit menu system See MAIN MENU gt White Bal for complete details including detailed descriptions of the presets and other options or Make a setting on the camera grip menu MENU gt DIGITAL gt White balance Working with media and batches Whichever way you choose to store your images they should be filed in batches for efficient work flow Organizing your work with batches Batches help you to organize your shots as you work They function just like folders on a computer Batches have the following properties e When you create a new batch you assign a name to it and it is created as anew folder e When you copy images from a compact flash card each batch is saved as a sub folder on the destination disk e When deleting multiple images you are able to restrict your delete command so that it affects just a single batch e When browsing images you will only see images from the current batch You can change between batches by using the navigation controls of the sensor unit front panel The OLED shows the date on which each batch was created Navigating media and batches The camera always works with a current medium and a current batch This is the location at which the camera will save all new shots and the location in which you can browse us ing the nav
24. menu mode which does not show a preview but enables you to make sensor unit settings To enter menu mode press the menu button See Working with the Menus for details Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 48 k La P MENU A0000007 12 40 Aperture Shutter Metering Exp mode Exp adjust Bl MENU 0000019 12 400 S This manual is a provisional version only The standard preview display The standard preview display is the one shown when you first turn on the camera It features a preview of your most recent shot and basic information about the sensor unit settings and the image itself ISO setting White balance Current storage medium button label MENU 0 400 Approval status and aniis browse filter indicator Image file name Storage capacity shots taken shots remaining Using the histogram The histogram provides a graph that indicates the total number of pixels at each brightness level with brightnesses going from black on the left to white on the right It is a valuable tool for evaluating your exposure A well exposed shot usually has a full range of levels while under and overexposed shots tend to show levels concentrated at the left or right part of the scale respectively For example Underexposure A A histogram that is cut off at the left with few pixels elsewhere indicates a likely under exposure Many details will be lost in the shadows Even exposure B
25. message Low battery will appear on the grip LCD fig 13 The camera will not function at all when this message appears and battery change is essential Viewfinder screen 14 15 16 The H2D is fitted with a Spherical Acute Matte D viewfinder screen for extreme brightness clarity and even illumination An optional accessory screen with a grid pattern is also available To change a viewfinder screen remove the viewfinder to access the viewfinder screen To remove the screen place the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar in the viewfinder screen removal lug and pull upwards To replace the screen position the right side of the screen in place so that it sits correctly in the recess Place the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar in the viewfinder screen replace ment indentation and press downwards until the screen snaps into position Try to avoid touching either surface of the screen with bare fingers Do not attempt to clean the screen by immersing it in water or use any kind of cleaning fluid If the screen becomes damp do not use hot air to dry it Use a soft cloth on the upper surface only Seek advice from an Authorized Hasselblad Service Center if the screen becomes particularly soiled Remember that particles or greasy marks on the screen might impair the viewfinder image but have no effect whatsoever on the recorded image This manual is a provisional version only Accessory connection 16 17 On the left hand side of th
26. one medium is connected e g a compact flash card then this medium is automatically selected However if you are working away from your computer and have several media attached e g both a card and the Image Bank CF then you may need to select a medium ex plicitly if you want to browse its contents and store images new to it There are two ways of selecting the current target medium e Use the MAIN MENU gt MEDIA entry of the menu system See Selecting the Current Storage Medium for details e Use the zoom out button to zoom all the way up to the top level which shows all connected media and then zoom in on the appropriate medium and batch See Navigating Media and Batches for more information about selecting media and batches in this way Shooting modes The H2D can store captured images in three ways 1 Untethered Compact flash card mode In this mode the H2D acts totally independently of all exterior connections All focus and exposure settings are made using the standard camera body controls for maximum speed and ease of use Images are stored on an internal removable compact flash card and power for the sensor unit is taken from the same battery that powers the rest of the camera e The main advantage with this mode is the total freedom of cables and extra equip ment The main disadvantages with this mode in the field are the battery power capacity and the size of the card s holding capacity
27. press position the new focus set ting is maintained By releasing the pressure on the shutter release button and pressing again the autofocus function is immediately reactivated Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 86 This manual is a provisional version only Manual focus mode The Manual focus mode is set by the front contro wheel on the grip in the following manner In camera active mode 1 Press the AF button on the grip 2 Turn the front control wheel to Manual 3 Press Save to store the setting You can also use the shutter release button half press function to save a new setting and automatically return to the main screen Natural friction is inherent in the design to purposely reproduce the secure feel of a com pletely manual lens Please note that when focusing manually the infinity and closest distance marks on the lens scale can appear to be positioned beyond the central index This is only an apparent effect and does not change the focusing range of the lens Autofocus override in Manual mode See Autofocus section for a description of how to use the advantages of a rapid autofocus check while remaining in Manual mode Autofocus Autofocus mode can be either Single Shot or Continuous and is activated by pressing the shut ter release to the half press position Its operative range from EV1 19 at ISO100 The point of focus is determined by the area within the central rectangular zone on the focu
28. reading with the AE L button thereby locking that area to be reproduced as the equivalent to a mid grey 18 point the camera at some rocks to see by how much darker they are compared to the foreground by the EV difference read off the scale illus 3 If you have chosen Spot together with Zone display see Custom options for settings and Zone in the Appendix for further in formation about the zone system as well as one of the automatic modes A S P or Pv point the spot marking at an area that you decide should be a Zone 5 and click the AE L button illus 4 The meter will now display different parts of the subject as zone values illus 5 in the viewfinder LCD instead of EV deviations as you move the spot marking over the subject Included are Lo and Hi illus 6 to signify areas beyond the range of the sensor Alternatively you can choose to re classify an area as another zone and then check the rest of the subject to see how other areas fall on the zone scale Do this by following the above procedure and then turning the rear control wheel until you see the new desired zone value in the viewfinder LCD You will also see the new exposure that will now produce that new zone For example you might have measured a rock at zone 5 but wish to make it darker By moving the rear control wheel you could re classify it as zone 4 You will then be able to see for example whether white clouds are now falling within the exposure rang
29. red status images These are probably images that you have either decided to keep or not yet checked for approval status For more information about using the instant approval system please see Using Instant Approval Architecture ewan L There is a one button shortcut for setting the browse filter while you yeme a are looking at your images To use it press and hold the approve Settings P button until the filter indicator shows the option you wish to use Alternatively you can use the full procedure described below White Bal Media EXIT MAIN MENU To set the browse filter using the menus 1 Select the MAIN MENU gt Browse entry The current setting is displayed here See also Navigating the Menu System for details about how to find this setting 2 Use the and buttons to step through the filter options described above until you have selected the filter you wish to use 3 Either move on to another setting by using the navigator but ton or press the menu button to exit the menu system and keep your setting Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 57 Default Appr Level EXIT STORAG E AE Delete gt Format Copy gt Batch P This manual is a provisional version only MAIN MENU gt STORAGE gt Delete Use the MAIN MENU gt STORAGE gt Delete menu to delete images that you do not need thereby making room for more captures There are several ways to delete images Downl
30. remain ineffective producing minimal demand on the batteries This is the normal mode when transporting or storing the camera or where there might be a risk of inadvertently activating the camera However remove the batteries if you are going to store the camera for a period of more than a few weeks In this mode neither the viewfinder LCD nor grip LCD information is available The magazine LCD however will continue to display information as it is independently pow ered OFF mode is automatically set after six hours of inactivity in Standby mode Manual focus There is both a Manual Focus mode setting and a Manual Override capability Manual Focus is a specific setting that you actively make whereas Manual Override is always available as a temporary override of an autofocus setting In Manual Focus mode focusing is carried out by rotating the focusing ring in the conventional manner The focus setting remains until changed as with a conventional non autofocus lens This means that pressing the shutter release button will not activate a focus setting change as it does in autofocus To change back to autofocus you must make a new setting by pressing the AF button and choosing AF S or AF C With Manual Override you can manually alter a focus setting that has been made in the auto focus mode by rotating the lens barrel in the conventional manner and without having to change modes As long as the shutter release button is kept at the half
31. satisfied with the consistently high quality of results Nevertheless some situ ations are either so technically difficult or open to interpretation that manual intervention is advised to ensure the desired result Naturally many seasoned users always prefer manual control but they base their calculations and decisions on much experience To illustrate this point imagine the following example Pin two sheets of paper one black and the other white onto a grey wall Take three exposures using an average light reading a close up of the black sheet a close up of the white sheet and a distance shot of the whole wall including the two sheets Without any manipulation the first two exposures will produce a tone that is similar to the wall namely a grey tone not black or white The third exposure however will reproduce the wall as a grey tone while the two respective sheets now appear as black and white respectively as originally observed However confusing this might at first seem it is fundamental to mastering exposure calculations and exposure control If you are at all unsure about this basic concept you are strongly recommended to refer to a general photographic manual for a fuller explanation in order to obtain the maximum from your H2D OLED Organic Light Emitting Diode a display device that emits light and thereby does not require backlighting OTF Off The Film the original literal description of the light measure me
32. storage menu entry will be the one you most recently created 4 Note that you can also select media using just the and buttons while browsing images This method also enables you to select a batch as you zoom in from media to batch to thumbnails to preview See Navigating Media and Batches for complete details about this method ISO White Bal Media Browse Settings EXIT MAIN MENU This manual is a provisional version only Dirie be Ferat E Copy hh Delma t espe Level Format Cand EXIT Api Aine you ura Copy images fram card te Are you ware ec EXIT Create few Batch Power Down Mark Overesp mni gt Di Time gt Deglay amp EXIT UKER INTERFACE Default Reset te defali ratings S Endi OF BO Expeaee Wareng Of About H20 Serial numbers 79812019 Firmware eilon 142 EXIT White Bal Sunlight White Bal White Bal White Bal Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Browse All Browse Gre Browse Browse Y Browse 56 Menu structure Entries of the main menu This manual is a provisional version only To select the medium to which to save new shots and from which to browse previous shots 1 Select the MAIN MENU gt MEDIA entry The current setting is displayed here See also Navigating the Menu System for details about how to find this setting White Bal 2 Use the and buttons t
33. that increase the speed and security of workflow One exam ple might be in a social situation where there might be a need for formal outdoor portraiture followed by informal indoor handheld flash assisted wide angle shots both situations requiring very different settings in a stressful environment By predetermining the relevant settings required beforehand for each situation they can be saved collectively as a profile By calling up the profile you can then be assured that all the settings are correct at the press of one button For example you might choose autofocus single bracketing pro grammed exposure etc for outdoors Once set you would click on the red PROFILES button select a profile name and press SAVE A new name can be entered for the new profile Outdoors for instance and saved again New settings are made for the indoor shots changing to flash Pv setting etc and the procedure repeated By simply accessing Outdoors or Indoors in the profile list all the relevant settings will be instantly and correctly implemented to match the situation There are four profiles Standard Full auto Studio and Fill flash Al except Standard can be changed and renamed The pre set profiles feature the following Standard normal flash sync autofocus single single drive autoexpo sure aperture priority average metering user button None Full auto normal flash sync autofocus single single drive pr
34. the viewfinder and those who wish to wear eyeglasses The eye cups can be rapidly changed by a Hasselblad Authorized Service Center Integral flash unit See section on Flash for full details Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 25 This manual is a provisional version only Lenses Rapid and accurate automatic focusing capability Central electronic shutter Instant manual focus override with natural friction Instant automatic focus return capability Non rotation of filter or accessory when focusing Non rotation of lens barrel in automatic focusing mode Shutter speeds 32 sec to 1 800 sec with flash sync Reversed lens shade serves as protection Automatic detection of extension rings and converters All HC lenses have been specially formulated for the H system to produce the extremely high performance expected from Hasselblad to meet the demands from conventional and digital photography alike In addition to extreme sharpness the design also incorporates a soft pleasant looking bok the visual qual ity of the out of focus areas of the image All lenses feature an electronically controlled central shutter designed to extremely fine tolerances for supreme accuracy that also provides flash syn chronization with all speeds from 32s to 1 800 s All lenses have a very rapid automatic focus capability with instant manual over ride To ensure reliable and fast autofocus in low contrast and low light conditions a focu
35. which has a slot just behind it fits onto the magazine retaining hook on the back This manual is a provisional version only I QA m HASSELBLAD Hi2D J m DOD A D DB The Control Panel The control panel with its bright OLED screen is the main graphical interface for image checking and sensor unit setting changes when not connected to a computer However the grip LCD is still the interface for focus and exposure settings The buttons are used for browsing images and navigating the menu system Two of the buttons located at the bottom right and left of the screen are given an on screen label that changes ac cording to the current context e g the bottom right button sets the approval rating when brows ing images but confirms settings when using the menus OLED screen A Displays preview images and the menu system even in bright light and from acute angles Microphone B Function currently not used MENU EXIT button C Opens and closes the menu system Also used for various other tasks Exit button for example as you issue commands within the menu system indicated by a label beside the button on the preview screen View mode button D Steps through the various view modes for the preview image standard histogram overlay image details screen off and full screen Busy light E Lights red to indicate that the sensor unit is performing an operation such as saving a new capture and is not avai
36. x 49 0 mm 66 MByte 8 bit RGB 132 MByte 16 bit RGB Single shot Yes ISO 50 400 32 seconds CF card External FireWire disk or tethered Over 850 images on a 40 GByte disk Powered from the camera battery Li lon 1 5 seconds image including preview Colour display OLED 2 2 Yes on camera LCD and rear monitor Yes Compressed Adobe DNG Lossless JPEG Adobe Photoshop CS or FlexColor Mac OSX NT 2000 XP FireWire 800 IEEE1394b 0 45 C 32 113 F Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 119 This manual is a provisional version only Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 120 BODY Exp mode LM mode Exp adjust Focus mode Drive mode Flash sync Flash adjust Self timer Bracketing Interval timer Custom options Imprint SENSOR UNIT delay 10sec Sequence Mirror up Delay Mirror mode Mirror goes down Frames 3 Sequence Normal over under EV diff 0 5 EV Frames 3 Interval Omin 30sec 1 Standby timeout 2 EVincrement 3 User button function 4 AE Lock button function 5 Stop Down button function 6 M UP button function 7 Control wheel direction 8 Flash ready exposure lock 9 Lens exposure lock 10 Out of range exposure lock 11 True exposure 12 Spot mode 13 Focus aid in MF 14 AF assist light 15 Rear wheel quick adjust 16 Control lock 17 Beeper 18 Show histogram 19 Interval amp Selftimer 20 AE lock amp Quick adjust 21 Show E
37. 0 B 102HASBL 05 03 24 0 0 BE 103HASBL 05 03 24 0 0 MB 104HASBL 05 03 24 12 0 MENU BATCHES 12 40 You work your way deeper into the menu branching off the selected item framed in blue each time you press the button to view media batch thumbnail view etc Conversely you work your way back out of the menu each time you press the button BIGCARD 05 03 24 HASH 05 03 24 00 168 40 images EE HASH 05 03 24 fy ms 0 2HASBL 05 03 24 omy SUA ICHT op a ES RAN BE 103HASHL 05 03 24 00 2568 40 images MENU i Media list Batch list Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 9 Thumbnail view 4 Thumbnail view Normal view Zoomed Continue to press to zoom further 42 This manual is a provisional version only Using Instant Approval Architecture The Instant Approval Architecture system helps you to evaluate your images as quickly as you take them It works by supplying immediate audio feedback which tells you instantly whether each new picture is exposed correctly or likely to be over or underex posed Thereafter the system enables you to assign each image one of three status levels Though you can use the system any way you like the intention based on the traffic light principle is that you should assign the levels as follows Green for your best shots Yellow for images that need closer inspection Red for images that should probably not be used A Please no
38. 110 50 50 110 110 2 0 2 8 4 0 5 6 Aperture 22 20 32 21 45 22 64 23 90 64s 32s 16s 8s 4s 2s 1s 2 4 8 Shutter speed 15 30 60 125 250 500 1000 2 0 2 8 4 0 5 6 Aperture a 22 32 45 64 90 35 80 210 Pv Mode 50 _ 50 110 50 120 50 110 110 150 64s 32s 16s 8s Light metering method sensitivity distribution Pea r lt osS2 LILII ZT TTT RAS LTI ZA KLIPI R LLR LOS N ANASA SS SS gs cs i SEZ TR A SS 6S 2S aa w ahh m SA SSS CTS eA _ LS A UTRAN 2 N me SSN ap Pay y a Ses TT NSS LQ LLALL SEE LZ LZ av a As Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 117 2s 1s 2 4 8 15 30 60 125 250 Shutter speed
39. 2 Tethered ImageBank CF or FireWire disk mode This mode enables you to attach the camera to a portable hard disk or Hasselblad ImageBank CF via a flexible light weight FireWire cable The ImageBank CF features massive storage capacity and high speed data transfer It is small lightweight battery powered and easily clips to your belt so the solution is just as portable as the untethered option General use hard disks can also be used but usually require an external power source The sensor unit can also back up its internal images to any external FireWire disk without requiring a computer e The main advantage with this mode is the great number of images that can be stored without a pause The main disadvantage with this mode is the extra equipment and cablage needed that might restrict mobility in some cases Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 35 This manual is a provisional version only Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 36 3 Tethered Studio mode This mode enables you to connect your camera directly to a computer and to operate the system using Hasselblad FlexColor software and store images on a computer hard disk e The main advantages with this mode are the almost limit less storage capacity and being able to work on the images with Hasselblad FlexColor on a large screen The main disadvantage with this mode is the lack of mobility to any great extent Using compact flash memory cards
40. Check the lower text row on the screen for ON or OFF status Youcanhalt the sequence by clicking the ON OFF ESC button This manual is a provisional version only Bracketing r 2 frames options available r 3 frames or 5 frames options available options available 2 Bracketing The bracketing facility provides an automatic series of exposures one at the standard exposure setting Manual or Auto and the others with pre determined deviations in EV from the standard exposure This is particularly useful for images containing a very wide tonal range for example Firstly you make an assessment concerning the number of extra frames required the order in which they should be taken and by how much EV deviations there should be and the setting made accordingly The first metered exposure Manual or Auto is the EV that determines the calculations for the bracketing sequence Note the difference in operation between Single and Continuous drive settings e In Single you must press the shutter release button separately for every separate ex posure until the sequence is finished e In Continuous you can either maintain the pressure on the button to take all frames without stopping or you can release the pressure on the button and press again to continue to the end of the sequence without losing any frames within the set sequence Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 96 This manual is a pr
41. Cycle LM mode Delete last image Dig foc check Sets which function will be immediately activated when the User button is pressed you cannot alter the setting in this mode though only use it The button has a toggle function so that by pressing it again the new setting will be de activated AE Lock button function 4 e AE lock but can be reassigned to e None Standby enters standby Stop Downe Flash Measure Interval timer Self Timer Bracketing AF drive lens in MF or AF Mirror up gt B mode T mode Histogram displays last histogram Grey balance exposure Cycle LM mode e Delete last image Dig foc check Stop down button function 5 e Stop Down but can be reassigned to Flash Measure Interval timer Self Timer e Bracketing AF drive lens in MF or AF Mirror up B mode T mode Histogram displays last histogram Grey balance exposure Cycle LM mode Delete last image Dig foc check None Standby enters standby M UP button function 6 e Mirror up but can be reassigned to e B mode T mode Histogram displays last histogram Grey balance exposure Cycle LM mode Delete last Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals image Dig foc check None Standby enters standby Stop Downe Flash Measure Interval timer Self Timer Bracketing AF drive lens in MF or AF Control wheel direction 7 e Clockwis
42. Delete gt Format amp Copy gt Batch Default Appr Level EXIT STORAGE Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals This manual is a provisional version only Format Card Are you sure EXIT a Navigating the storage settings Copy Images fremcard toe PDE Are you sume ko G0 EXIT Create New Batch Name TO7HASEL OO MAIN MENU gt Storage The Storage menu provides entries for working with storage media Here you can format media copy images from the camera to a hard disk or computer and create new batches on available media You can also set the initial approval status green or yellow as signed to new pictures The Delete command The sensor unit is only able to read and write to media that have been initialized to use the FAT32 format which is also readable by both Windows and Macintosh operating systems However new cards or disks sometimes arrive without any formatting or you might want to convert media that are currently using a format that the camera cannot read To delete images 1 When the image you want to delete is viewed on screen press the MENU button 2 Select MAIN MENU gt STORAGE gt Delete See also for details about how to find this setting 3 Press the gt to open the Delete dialog 4 You now have the option to select what to delete Use the or button to select between the following e This image Deletes the selected image Allred in batch
43. Deletes all red images in the current batch All yellow red in batch Deletes all yellow and red images in the current batch Allin batch Deletes all images in the current batch 5 Press OK 6 You now return to the STORAGE menu Either move on to another setting by using the navigator button or press the menu EXIT button to exit the menu system 68 ISO White Bal Media Browse Settings amp EXIT MAIN MENU Delete Format amp Batch amp Default Appr Level EXIT STORAGE Format Card Are you sure Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals This manual is a provisional version only OK 69 The Format command The sensor unit is only able to read and write to media that have been initialized to use the FAT32 format which is also readable by both Windows and Macintosh operating systems However new cards or disks sometimes arrive without any formatting or you might want to convert media that are currently using a format that the camera cannot read A Eachtime you get a new compact flash card we recommend that you format it using the sensor unit as described below even if the sensor unit is already able to read it This willenable the sensor unit to use the card more efficiently The sensor unit is capable of formatting any type of medium connected to it including compact flash cards FireWire disks and ImageBank CF units When you do this you will erase all data contai
44. EXP button on the viewfinder 2 Turn the front control wheel either direction until you reach the required setting 3 Press Save DRIVE button to retain the setting In Automatic mode the front control wheel selects alternative combinations while maintaining the same EV and the rear control wheel alters the amount of exposure compensation The compen sation appears as a symbol on the grip LCD and viewfinder LCD Other combinations that are outside the parameters offered by the Pv mode but nevertheless still provide correct exposure are signified by a double arrow symbol appearing between the aperture and speed settings on the grip LCD This manual is a provisional version only New metered area is 1 8 EV lower than the area metered when the AE L button was pressed Metered area above Zone 10 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 83 AE L button 1 2 This button has two main functions that can be incorporated in various working methods involving exposure locking It also has an extra function for the flash meter capability see AE L section under Flash The AE L button can a lock an EV setting in manual and automatic modes b be used as a brightness range checking facility in standard terminology or Zone System terminology a When the button is pressed fig 1 the light metering facility is locked to the EV setting at that moment An L locked symbol appears between the shut
45. Either move on to another setting by using the navigator button or 6 Press the menu EXIT button to exit the menu system ISO White Bal URIEN Browse Storage a Settings amp EXIT MAIN MENU Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 60 CF BIGCARD 05 03 24 26 0 168 40 images _ FWDISKO1 05 03 24 0 0 9 56B 400 images ISO White Bal Media Browse Storage gt Settings EXIT MAIN MENU EXIT STORAGE Delete gt Format Copy gt ELCO a Default Appr Level This manual is a provisional version only Menus for deleting several images from all batches from a Delete From 101HASBL selected storage me red 2 images Are yousure No O0 j dium EXIT AllRed gt ee All Red amp Yellow gt Delete From 101HASBL Al gt Allred amp yellow 4images les OO Are you sure No OG j EXIT Delete From TOTHASBL All 9images Are you sure No EXIT Deleting several images from a selected medium To delete several images at once Pe FWDISKO1 05 03 24 0 0 2 1 Starting at the single image preview display press the zoom 9 5 6B 400 images MENU MEDIA Copy gt Batch gt Default Appr Level EXIT STORAGE AllRed amp AllRed amp Yellow amp All gt EXIT DELETE Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals out button three times to go to the list of media 2 Use A and V to select the medium from wh
46. L aL In addition the H2D has a format allowing for digital capture with sensors more than twice the physical size of today s 35mm sensors The sensor is therefore capable of using more and larger pixels which secure a high end image quality in terms of moir free colour rendering without gradation break ups in even the finest highlight areas or noise in the shadows And apart from the practical aspects the H2D also exudes a feeling of superb design and ergo nomics that makes the camera a pleasure to own as well as use For handling and convenience of use it is second to none So Hasselblad the most distinguished pioneer in medium format photography yet again takes the vanguard position We are confident that you are going to incorporate this camera inseparably into your photographic life We are also confident that you are going to produce images you are proud of Some of these will remain as a documentation of the history of our world perhaps even beyond That s how it is with Hasselblad 4999994949000 04 The primary goal of all camera development is of course the seamless and unobtrusive produc tion of superb images regardless of situation The H2D has abilities and features that you may not think you need yet Each individual has their own way of working But the H2D has tremen dous scope for fine tuning your technique possibly beyond your present ambitions The Quick Start Guide should have you up and running in minute
47. MIRROR UF gt 2 frames 2 info Exit On Save Exit On Save eit enter mE DRE i gt MIRROR GOES DOWN gt MIRROR GOES DOWN System status Self timer options Bracketing options Interval options Settings options pe eB A SB ee Bae Body 772 4 Standb t 4 Ev increment 4 User button 4 AE L button Mao og timeou function function Lens 1495 10s 1 2 Step Hone AE Lock R Exit Next t ee iy ee iy ee hy ee Body 9 1 0 EE ee E TTS o2 RERET 1 EERE yes iia 4 Stop down k 4 UP button 4 Control wheel gt wheel k 4 Flash ready button function function direction exposure lock System Stop down Hirror up Clockwise Tes status hy ee hi Pe hy ee iy ee ai Lens t 4 Dut of range 4 True exposure 4 Spot mode exposure lock exposure lock a Tes a Ho a On Hormal IS Save Ki lt gt 7 C ABC Custom options Mf Custom options Bf Custom options 9 Custom options CIDER GHI JKL d I Fotis S P 4 1 AF assi assist light b 4 1 hese s haa k b 4 o Tonka b in MF quick adjust lock Image info Half press Ext flash Tes All controls Be ae Mee ee Mtoe eee Me eee 7 See TS ce eer C1 EARE PExit Save ii d je Fee b 4 S b 4 i henma ae t 4 AE lock histogram Self timer Quick adjust On Tes Exit Exp reset fustom options I Custom options Custom options ME Custom options TE ee PExit Save 2 eee erro PExik Save EP ere zq d Show EW 4 Show 10 4dBrackel pa
48. OTF TTL flash control This unit is capable of providing enough illumination for many fill flash functions outdoors as well as simple indoor shots at shorter distances Flash output can be adjusted separately from ambient exposure for optimum control Separate flash units can be used in dedicated mode when connected to the hot shoe if the unit is compatible with the SCA3002 Metz system using a Hasselblad SCA3902 adapter This provides a cable free link up for information transfer Flash synchronisation can be set to normal or rear the beginning or end of an exposure Please see the relevant user manuals for information regarding separate flash units As with all strobe studio flash use very particular attention should be taken to ensure cor rect connections and general handling practice Potential dangers might increase when cameras are also connected to electronic peripherals digital backs computers lighting units etc and should diminish when IR and similar wireless flash release devices are used Victor Hasselblad AB and Hasselblad A S can accept no responsibility whatsoever for accidents that might occur or damage caused when Hasselblad equipment is used in combination with third party units of any description L Do not attempt to connect a flash unit dedicated for use with another camera brand via the hot shoe The flash unit and or camera could be damaged General When using the A or S setting together with flash the expos
49. QB 100HASBL 05 03 24 91 several images from CHE a selected batch Gm 102HASBL 05 03 24 0 0 Delete From 10HASBL Allred 2images Are yousure No O0 EXIT White Bal Delete gt Media mt gt ame Delete From 10THASBL Copy gt All Red amp Yellow none a Batch amp All gt All red amp yellow 4images orage No ool Settings gt Default Appr Level Are you surei iC o9 EXIT MAIN MENU EXIT STORAGE Delete From 101HASBL All 9images oo Are you sure No OK Deleting several images from a selected batch To delete several images from a selected batch ISO White Bal Sh 1 Starting at the single image preview display Select MAIN Media MENU gt STORAGE gt Delete See E Menu System for details about how to find this setting Settings gt EXIT MAINMENU 2 Use to to enter the Delete submenu _ Delete gt fehl a 3 Use and to select Batch gt This image deletes the current image only Default Appr Level vfentlehggterte All Red in batch deletes all red images in the current batch SAL All yellow red in batch deletes all yellow and red images in the current batch Allin batch deletes all images in the current batch Delete Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 59 This manual is a provisional version only 4 Press OK to confirm the delete To exit without delete press EXIT 5 You now return to the main menu
50. V 22 Show ISO 23 Bracket param in Manual 24 Aperture control in Manual type Enhanced exposure information text Hasselblad H2D Default settings This manual is a provisional version only Default setting Standard Profile A Aperture priority Centre weighted 0 AF S S Normal beginning of exp 0 Not yet defined Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 121 10 sec 0 5 EV None AE lock Stop down Mirror up CW Yes Yes No On Normal Half press Ext Flash Yes All controls On Yes Exit Exp reset Yes Yes Shutter speed Front wheel This manual is a provisional version only Problems Equipment Care Service amp Guarantee The H2D is a very sophisticated camera that relies on much information being passed and processed to and from each modular unit to produce the correct be haviour It is therefore essential that reasonable care is taken in attaching de taching and storing the viewfinder lenses extension tubes etc to ensure that the databus connections are not damaged or soiled in any way Also when lifting or handling the camera try to always use the grip or strap and avoid holding the camera just by the sensor unit or viewfinder Warning messages are normally easily addressed and remedied but Error messages require further attention as they denote a fault temporary or otherwise You should methodically investigate the situation to see for example whether the recent attachment o
51. XIT button again to exit the menu system This manual is a provisional version only Menu Shortcuts To help you work faster the sensor unit provides shortcuts to some of the most commonly used menu commands that do not otherwise have a dedicated button on the front panel These are accessible by pressing and holding one of the front panel buttons for a second or so These are mentioned where appropriate elsewhere in this manual but we summarize them here for your convenience The following shortcuts are available e To set the browse filter press and hold A until your preferred filter is indicated See also Using Instant Approval Architecture e To delete a single image select the target image and then press and hold the approve button until the confirm delete dialog opens To delete multiple images use the menu system as usual See also MAIN MENU gt Delete e To toggle the overexposure indicator press and hold V until the display begins to flash or stops flashing its overexposed areas See also e To escape from zoom press and hold the button This is especially useful when you have zoomed in several steps See also Fooning rand oming In and Out Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 75 This manual is a provisional version only Care and Maintenance Handling and Storage Always replace the protective CCD filter cover when the sensor unit is not mounted on your camera e Do not touch the exposed CCD fil
52. ably the view you will use most often It features a preview of your most re cent shot and basic information about the sensor unit settings and the image itself Several other display modes are also avail able including histogram capture details full screen and battery saver Please see Preview Modes for details The display furthermore enables you to Approval status and navigate the menu system and make cam browse filter setting z z era settings see Working with the Menus for details ISO setting White balance Current storage medium Image file name Storage capacity Shots taken shots remaning Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 33 This manual is a provisional version only System Requirements Whichever mode you choose final image storage and correction requires a certain minimum standard regarding computer capabilities Large images will require a high performance computer with plenty of memory advanced graphics capabilities and a recent operating system In most cases you will want your computer to include a FireWire connector which will enable you to load images directly from the camera or ImageBank CF To load images stored on the removable compact flash card you could instead use a compact flash card reader but we still recommend FireWire for maximum flexibility The H2D saves images as digital negative DNG files which is a standard format developed by Adobe for storing raw digital
53. access the more than 25 choices available 6 Turn the front control wheel to the desired Option 7 Turn the rear control wheel to the desired Setting 8 Press Save A As shortcuts press MENU and then the USER button to instantly go to Custom Option level Press the shutter release button to save the new setting In the following list the options marked in red are the default settings So in the case of the User button for example as None is the default there will be no reaction from the camera until you make a specific choice and save it If you want to reset the sensor unit to the default setting for all options press the ON OFF button quickly to enter Profiles select Standard and then press Load 99 This manual is a provisional version only Standby timeout 1 55 10s 155 305 Determines the amount of time the camera remains active before it automatically reverts to standby mode indicated on the grip LCD by the H2D logo Minimises battery consumption EV increment 2 e 1 Step 1 2 Step 1 3 Step Determines the amount of EV change applied per click of either the front or rear control wheels to either aperture or shutter speed User button function 3 e None Standby enters standby Stop Downs Flash Measure Interval timer Self Timer Bracketing AF drive lens in MF or AF Mirror up B mode T mode Histogram displays last histogram Grey balance exposure
54. ackup your shots and then clear space on the card to keep on shooting See Transferring Images section for details Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 37 This manual is a provisional version only Tethered to a computer When tethered to a computer you can control many camera functions using the FlexColor software Even if you never shoot while connected you will probably connect the camera to your computer each time you want to download your images though you might instead use a compact flash card reader and or connect your Image Bank CF or FireWire disk directly Connecting to a computer To connect to a computer simply attach a FireWire cable from the FireWire port on your computer to the port on the side of the sensor unit The port on the sensor unit is protected behind a self closing flap Simply align the cable connector as indicated by the illustration on the flap then press the cable connector against the door to open it and continue to press the cable into the socket until it stops and is held in place Shooting with FlexColor running When you are connected to a computer the following rules apply The destination medium and location are controlled from FlexColor All exposure settings including ISO aperture and exposure time are controlled from FlexColor e Focus is controlled only from the camera and auto focus is disabled You must therefore focus manually before shooting e The screen and men
55. al aperture settings and shutter speeds are indicated to the right of the exposure scale in the conventional manner Note full stops half stops and third stops are also displayed according to setting see increment setting For example a setting between f 8 and f 11 will appear as f 9 5 if half stop is chosen AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE A S P Pv Automatic exposure provides a choice of two ways of controlling shutter speed and aperture settings semi automatically and two ways fully automatically Aperture priority A The aperture is manually chosen by you by turning the front control wheel and the shutter speed is automatically chosen by the camera Shutter priority S The shutter speed is manually chosen by you by turning the front control wheel and the aperture is auto matically chosen by the camera Programmed P In this mode an aperture shutter combi nation is chosen by the camera according to the EV measured metering method remains as your choice though only within pre set appropriate limitations to suit various requirements and applications Programmed variable Pv This mode is very similar to Programmed except with the additional parameters of lens fo cal length being automatically taken into account For example long shutter speeds will automatically be avoided with a long focal length lens To set one of the modes proceed as follows with the camera in ac tive mode 1 Press the
56. al use only is subject to change without notice and should not be con strued as a commitment by Victor Hasselblad AB amp Hasselblad A S Victor Hasselblad AB amp Hasselblad A S assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual Victor Hasselblad AB amp Hasselblad A S assumes no responsibility or liability for loss or damage incurred during or as a result of using Hasselblad software or products Hasselblad Imacon Ixpress and FlexColor are trademarks of Victor Hasselblad AB amp Hasselblad A S Adobe and Adobe Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc Macintosh Mac OS and FireWire are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc InfoLithium is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation Copyright 2005 Victor Hasselblad AB amp Hasselblad A S All rights reserved Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 123 HASSELBLAD Victor Hasselblad AB Box 220 SE 401 23 G teborg Sweden Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Hasselblad A S Hejrevej 30 DK 2400 Copenhagen Denmark
57. ally used in the zone system and similar light measuring situations where maximum control is required Also excellent Spot be T A 7 5mm 2 for tonal comparison measurements The spot mode can display zones instead of EVs in the view finder LCD see Camera Options Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 80 This manual is a provisional version only Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 81 Selecting metering method Proceed as follows with the camera in active mode 1 Press the EXP button on the viewfinder 2 Turn the rear control wheel in either direction 2a to succes sively access the three choices Average Centre Weighted and Spot 2b 3 Press Save DRIVE button to retain the setting Exposure method Exposure can be controlled either manually or by using one of four automatic modes These have the following designations on the grip LCD A Aperture priority S Shutter priority P Program Pv Program variable In each mode you can see both the aperture and the shutter speed information on the grip LCD and on the viewfinder LCD In manual mode aperture is set by the front control wheel and the shutter speed by the rear control wheel In the automatic modes the aperture and shutter speed settings are controlled by the camera either partially or completely according to setting Within this mode there are four choices Please see the Appendix for P and Pv mo
58. anger of creating more problems than solving them if such attempts are made in any other way EQUIPMENT CARE A Hasselblad camera is designed to withstand the rigours of professional use in most environments To avoid the possibility of damage however it should be protected from harsh conditions and in particular avoid oil fumes steam humid conditions and dust Extremes of temperature High temperatures can have an adverse ef fect equipment Try to avoid frequent and severe temperature changes Be particularly careful in humid environments Allow the equipment to acclimatize before assembly Try to ensure the storage conditions in such environments are as dry as possible Dust and grit Take care to prevent dust and grit from getting into your equipment In coastal areas take measures to protect your equipment from sand and salt water spray Dust on the lens glass and focusing screen can be removed with a blower brush or very soft lens brush if necessary Smears on the lens glass should be treated with great caution In some cases they may be removed with a high quality lens cleaning solution ona tissue but be careful not to scratch the lens or touch any of the glass surfaces with your fingers Ifin any doubt do not attempt to clean lens glass surfaces yourself but allow a Hasselblad Authorized Service Center to treat them Impact Your equipment can be damaged by severe physical shocks so practical protective precautions should be ta
59. aria tion required 1 1 2 1 3 EV 8 Press SAVE DRIVE button to save the setting 9 Press ENTER DRIVE button again from the Bracketing screen to activate the function Press On AF button Note that this now reads Off and the line of text at the bottom of the screen reads Bracketing on Half press the shutter release button to standby mode for this function press the shutter release button again full press for activation or full press the shutter release for immediate acti vation To escape from this mode press MENU then Enter DRIVE button on the Bracketing screen then Off AF button Check the lower text row on the screen for ON or OFF status The default setting is a shutter speed change in a bracketing sequence However if the camera is set in Manual mode you can choose an aperture change instead Custom Options Bracket param in Manual 25 See note at the beginning of this section regarding the difference between Single and Continuous drive settings In both cases the bracketing function is automatically reset for a new sequence OA A bracketing sequence can be stopped mid sequence by pressing the ESC ON OFF button As an example a 5 frame sequence with an EV 1 variation setting at Standard Over Under would produce Standard O EV variation TEV 1EV 2EV 2EV This manual is a provisional version only Interval options available 9 frames 255 frames
60. as half press and full press positions By pressing half way or softly the camera auto focus function and exposure meter can be activated By pressing all the way down or more firmly the shutter will be released or the chosen exposure procedure will begin as relevant For example the self timer is activated with this button FLASH CONTROL LOCK button EXIT B This is a triple function button If you press the button for one second the beeper will sound if set and a key symbol will appear on the grip LCD signifying that the controls except the shutter release have been locked and therefore cannot be altered unintention ally in use Press the button for one second again to unlock this function can be altered to lock all controls or control wheels only in Custom options Quickly clicking the button will access the flash settings information on the LCD from the main screen See separate section for full details This button also acts as the EXIT button for many other settings AF button on SEL C This is a triple function button Press this button to go directly to the autofocus manual focus choice screen from the main screen See separate section for full details It also acts as the ON and SEL select buttons for many other settings DRIVE button SAVE ENTER D This is a triple function button It will access the drive settings screen on the LCD from the working screen See separate section for full de
61. avigate through the menus While they include all the information that would be presented on the LCD relevant to that section they cannot illustrate all the possible combinations of the various symbols seen on a screen at one time as that would be impractical and too confusing If you are at all familiar with cell phone menus for example then the design of the layout and working practice will not be unfamiliar You should find that in practice working your way through a menu on the camera is a good deal simpler and more obvious than the written explanation implies In the descriptions various terms are used regarding menu navi gation Menus have trees for example which describes their im aginary graphical layout where you could trace a navigational path along its branches Each new section or stopping off point on the branches seen on the LCD is called a screen Therefore a screen is the graphical display on the LCD of where you are on the menu and represents the current state of settings Symbols used in the charts The H2D features the advantage of multiple customization of settings This means that your personal choice of settings and thereby appearance of various combinations of symbols on the LCD at any time will not necessarily be the same as many of the screens illustrated in this manual To simplify the descriptions reference is often made to a main or standard screen Apart from default settings
62. aw captures which means they contain an exact image of the CCD including its original mosaic colour filter You are therefore able to adjust the white balance at any time to equal effect When you set a colour balance your setting is saved with the image as pair of light temperature and tone values the colour values measured by each pixel are not altered Your white balance setting affects the way colours are shown in the sensor unit screen and will still have the same effect when you first open images on your computer You can change the setting later using FlexColor or another program that reads DNG files and the effect will be the same as though you had set it before shooting The H2D provides several options for establishing the white balance including e Aselection of presets for many common lighting situations such as sun shade and indoor lighting An adaptive function that measures the current lighting conditions by taking a shot of a neutral card and sets the white balance accordingly The best solution for white balance will vary according to each individual situation and the amount of time available Often the automatic selection will work fine while at other times a preset will work better especially in scenes dominated by a particular strong colour When you are working in a studio with its controlled environment you might get the best results using the adaptive function together with a neutral test card Downloaded
63. ble as the stand alone camera To use an Image Bank CF simply assemble it as described in the manual and connect with a standard FireWire cable See the Image Bank CF manual for complete details Please note that only the ImageBank CF model is compatible with the H2D Earlier models of the ImageBank are not compatible Connections for using the sensor unit with an Image Bank or external FireWire hard disk To remove the Image Bank CF simply disconnect the FireWire cable Working with a standard FireWire hard disk Although Hasselblad recommends the Image Bank CF because it has a high read and write speed you can actually connect any external FireWire disk to the sensor unit Various models are available but they are not usually battery powered and the camera cannot supply power over the FireWire cable as a computer can for some hard disk models These disks must therefore be plugged into a wall socket which limits portability To use an external FireWire disk with an H2D simply set up the disk as described in its manual and connect the two with a standard FireWire cable See your hard disk manual for complete details To remove the disk simply disconnect the FireWire cable AO A good way to use a FireWire disk with your digital camera is to shoot in untethered mode using the internal card and then when the card is full connect the disk and copy the contents of card to the disk No computer is required This enables you to b
64. ble at the top level of the menu system so you can get to them quickly and easily They are also shown on screen in most preview modes so you can easily keep an eye on them as your work Selecting the ISO rating The camera can be set to use a light sensitivity rating equivalent to ISO 50 100 200 or 400 film Note however that the natural sensitivity of the CCD is ISO 50 so you will get best results with this setting if your lighting allows it As with film which becomes grainer at higher ISO ratings the camera will reveal progressively more noise in pictures taken at higher sensitivities To set the rating use the MAIN MENU gt ISO entry in the sensor unit menu system See The ISO Setting for a detailed procedure or Make a setting on the camera grip menu MENU gt DIGITAL gt ISO Setting the white balance When you are looking at a scene your eyes naturally adapt to the ambient light colour provided it is nearly white your brain then interprets all other colours according to how they relate to this neutral colour However this means that when you take a photo and then look at it later you might not get the colours you expect because the camera has an absolute idea of what white is The sensor unit therefore provides a white balance setting which sets the hue that it should consider to be white and interprets all other colours proportionately Unlike many digital cameras the H2D stores images as r
65. camera captures Many different programs including Adobe Photoshop CS and Hasselblad FlexColor can read DNG files From FlexColor you can optimize and export DNG files to either of the most common desk top processing DTP formats TIFF or JPEG The H2D includes the Hasselblad FlexColor image capture and editing application and native versions of FlexColor are provided for both Macintosh and Windows platforms Please see your FlexColor manual for complete system requirements Warnings and Restrictions Keep your H2D and all other computer equipment away from moisture wherever possible If your camera becomes wet disconnect from power and allow it to dry before attempting to operate again e Always take great care when you remove the sensor back for cleaning the exposed CCD sensor is vulnerable to damage e Keep all cables connected to or from your camera and computer out of the way where they will not be tripped over e Never cover the ventilation openings on the sensor unit Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 34 This manual is a provisional version only Shooting Selecting the current medium The current medium selection is the location to which new shots are saved and from which you can browse using the navigation button In many cases the destination medium is selected automatically for example e When you are connected to a computer then images are always saved directly to the computer hard disk e When only
66. card by connecting the camera to a computer and using FlexColor However you might also want to load images from a card to a portable FireWire hard disk or ImageBank CF allowing you to erase the card and keep shooting even when you do not have a computer with you You cannot copy images to a card After the copy the destination disk will have a folder named CARDXXX where XXX is a number that increments with each new copy operation e g CARD001 for the first copy CARD002 for the next etc Previous copies are therefore never overwritten provided you have fewer than 1000 folders of them Within each CARD folder is a sub folder for each batch You cannot use the sensor unit to browse images copied in this way you must connect the disk to a computer to browse the copied folders This operation does not delete the copied images from the card you must do this manually if you want to free card space after the copy To copy images from the compact flash card to external media 1 Use a FireWire cable to connect the external media to your sensor unit see also Shooting Select MAIN MENU gt SETTINGS gt STORAGE gt Copy See also Navigating the Menu System for details about how to find this setting 3 Press gt to open the Copy Images dialog 4 If you have only one disk attached then skip this step If you have more than one disk attached then press A to select the From card to entry Then use the and but t
67. d from ManualsCamera com Manuals 52 This manual is a provisional version only Working with the menus The preview screen on the sensor unit enables you to view your images and navigate the menu system through which you can make sensor unit settings Some of the settings provided by the sensor unit menus can also be made using the con trols on the grip For settings available in both places it does not matter whether you use the sensor unit menus or camera body menus the effect is the same Navigating the menu system To get to the menus press the menu MENU button on the front panel The menu then pops up Use the navigator button to scroll through the menu items and use the and buttons to change the selected setting See also The Control Panel for button diagrams and descriptions Any given menu may include both entries and or sub menus e Entries are settings that are available at the current menu level they show their current settings next to the entry name To make an entry setting use the navi gator button to select the entry and then use the and buttons to select the desired option for that entry e Sub menus do not have settings at the current level they lead to another menu or dialog Sub menus show a right pointing triangle instead of a value To open a sub menu use the up down arrows of the navigator button to select the sub menu and then press the right side of the button to open it There can be sev
68. de charts that describe the aperture and shutter speed setting combinations MANUAL EXPOSURE M Manual mode will provide total user control of the shutter and aperture settings To set the Manual mode proceed as follows with the camera in active mode 1 Press the EXP button on the viewfinder 2 Turn the front control wheel either direction 2a until you reach M Manual 2b 3 Press Save DRIVE button to retain the setting In this mode the shutter speed and aperture settings are manually chosen by turning the front and rear control wheels The standard exposure setting is obtained when the pointer over the exposure scale is positioned above the central index in the viewfinder LCD Any deviation from this standard setting is displayed by e the pointer appearing elsewhere than above the central index and e by figures above the scale representing the amount of adjustment in EVs This manual is a provisional version only Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 82 A 0 3 above the scale in the display as in illustration 4 for ex ample would indicate a 0 3 EV overexposure setting Conversely a 2 for example would indicate a 2EV underexposure set ting Note that the appearance of a symbol on the grip and viewfinder LCDs in manual mode means that a change has been made to the exposure compensation setting See later section on Exposure compensation The actu
69. e For exam ple you can set the camera to assign all new images a yellow or green status regardless of the exposure warning Be careful when assigning red status because red images may be deleted if the current storage medium becomes full Reading and changing the approval status The current approval status of each shot is indicated in two ways In most preview modes the current status is indicated by a coloured dot in the bottom right corner of the screen e Each image is given a name that indicates its approval status Approved green image names start with A e g A0000043 warning yellow images start with B e g BO000043 and images marked for delete red start with C Because of this naming convention you will also be able to sort your image files by status after you have copied them to your computer e g by listing the folder by file name See also page 43 for a diagram showing where you can read the image name and ap proval status on the screen By keeping an eye on the file name and or coloured dot as you browse your images at the single image four thumbnail or nine thumbnail level you can easily see the current approval status of each of them To change the approval status of the currently displayed selected image simply press the approval button until the desired approval status is shown A Note that you can set the camera to filter by approval status as you browse which means
70. e mode Front wheel selects the front control wheel to change the aperture setting Rear wheel selects the rear control wheel to change the aperture setting Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 102 This manual is a provisional version only Customizable button function list The USER AE L STOP DOWN and M UP buttons can all be reassigned to different functions The USER button has no function until specifically assigned one default is None The AE L STOP DOWN and M UP buttons however by default are assigned the function appropriate to the name until assigned otherwise The following is a description of the functions that these buttons can be assigned reassigned to None The user button has no function Standby Sets the camera in standby mode to save battery consumption Stop down Stops the lens down Flash Measure Initiates flash measure function Interval timer Initiates interval timer function Self timer Initiates self timer function Bracketing Initiates bracketing function AF Drive Activates the AF system in any focusing mode When the button is pressed the AF system sets the correct focusing point automatically This is a rapid accurate and handy way of using the AF system when the camera is set to Manual focus mode In this manner you take advantage of the accuracy and certainty of the autofocus system while retaining the control inherent in manual focusing mode Mirror up C
71. e DATE amp TIME menu 3 The date amp time menu includes entries for Year Month Day Hour and Minute Use A and V to select one of these then use the and buttons to set the value of each entry 4 When you are done setting the date and time press the menu EXIT button to exit This manual is a provisional version only Navigating the display settings ISO White Bal S Media Browse A Storage gt EXIT MAIN MENU Timeout Off Language English glories Timeout Ofi Mark Overexp Miscellaneous P Contrast Default Sound P Brightness Date amp Time gt sachin 0 99 min Off EXIT SETTINGS ees EXIT USER INTERFACE eee EXIT DISPLAY Making Display settings The Display settings control the brightness and contrast of the display They also enable you to set a time out for the display which works somewhat like a screen saver and can help you save battery power To set the display options open the MAIN MENU gt SETTINGS gt USER INTERFACE gt DISPLAY menu As with all other menus use the navigator button to select an entry and then use the and buttons to select settings for that entry See also Navigating thd Rene seston for details about how to find this setting The following settings are available e Timeout This sets a time out for the display which can help you to save battery power When the time out is reached the display will be turned off but the camera
72. e by their new Zone classification Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals This manual is a provisional version only Alternatively you can also pre set the initial zone reading in order to save time and effort where there is no freely available zone 5 subject for light measuring For example you might be on a sandy beach where you know that sand is normally classified as zone 6 You can pre programme the zone placement by holding down the AE L button while choosing the new zone value and turning the front control wheel until zone 6 appears Pointing the camera at other parts of the scene will now display their zone values in relation to the initial setting of sand at zone 6 to see whether they still lie within the sensitivity range and how they might appear in the result Exposure compensation The exposure compensation facility for both manual and automatic modes can be set from 5 to 5 EV in 1 3 EV increments This facility will adjust the exposures by the set amount until changed and the setting is visible above the scale in the viewfinder and as a symbol on the grip LCD To make a fixed exposure compensation setting proceed as follows with the camera in active mode 1 Press the button on the viewfinder 2 Turn either the front or rear control wheels to increase or decrease the amount of compensation in 1 3 EV steps 3 The amount is displayed in the viewfinder as both an EV figure complete with a mi
73. e camera body are two accessory retaining screw threads M5 as well as a databus connector protected be neath a cover The screw threads are a future safe design feature for new products while the connector is for service purposes only The cover can be removed by inserting a pointed object such as a pen in the small hole and then sliding it to the left as in the il lustration The retaining clip can then also be removed to access the connector PC connector A PC connector for non TTL flash synchronisation is located on the left side of the body It is protected by a captive rubber plug Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 23 This manual is a provisional version only Viewfinder HM Multi mode light metering W Full exposure information HM 100 image HM 90 viewing angle for eye line composition W Full image for spectacle wearers W Integral dioptre adjustment W Integral flash unit The 90 viewfinder provides a laterally corrected 100 image at eye line level It features a wide range diopter adjustment to suit most users The viewing distance is designed to provide full frame view even for eyeglass wearers The bright Spherical Acute Matte D focusing screens located in the camera body are interchange able to suit preference each of them naturally indicating the spot light metering area for accuracy in exposure estimation The in formation display located beneath the viewing frame is continu ally upda
74. e e Counter clockwise Determines the effect the direction of the controls wheels have on a setting For example by moving the front control wheel to the left you can alter the aperture setting from f 8 to f 6 8 to f 5 6 and so on By changing the wheel direction setting however the same action of turning the wheel to the left would then produce the opposite effect that is the aperture settings would change from f 8 to f 9 5 to f 11 and so on Flash ready exposure lock 8 e Yes e No Allows you to make an exposure before the flash is fully charged For use with integral flash unit or other TTL compatible flash units connected to the hot shoe Not valid for flash units connected by the PC connector Yes blocks the shutter until flash is ready No allows shutter release before flash is ready Lens exposure lock 9 e Yes No Allows you to release the camera without a lens attached Yes blocks the shutter if there is no lens attached and also displays a message on the grip LCD No lens No allows the camera to perform a release operation without a lens Out of range exposure lock 10 e Yes No Allows you to release the camera when ei ther the aperture or shutter speed setting is beyond the working range indicated on the LCDs by Yes blocks the shutter if beyond the working range No allows the shutter to be released if beyond the working range True exposure 11 e On Off Determines whether the expo
75. e next charging procedure It is perfectly normal for the battery to become warm when being charged A slight temporary loss of battery performance might be noticed at very high or low temperatures Take the approriate measures if this is the case Long term storage of batteries with very low charge is not recommended The battery has a limited life and its performance is gradually reduced over time Itis advisable to follow the recommendations and precautions in this manual for product performance and safety reasons Rechargeable battery grip precautions The following precautions should be adhered to Battery grip rechargeable 7 2 V Connect the battery grip to the camera correctly Keep the protective cover in place when not in use Short circuiting across keys in a pocket for example could cause a fire risk Do not use the battery grip for anything other than an H1 H1D H2 H2D camera Do not immerse the battery grip in liquids Do not incinerate the battery grip Please recycle or discard in an environmentally approved manner Do not use any other charger than the Hasselblad battery charger BCH Li ion 7 2 VDC 3053568 Battery charger BC H Li ion 7 2 VDC Read the instructions before using the charger Use indoors only protect against moisture Do not use charger for anything else than charging of Battery grip rechargeable 7 2 V 3043348 Do not short circuit the jack plug Do not alter the charger in any
76. e original DNG files using any applica tion that supports that format including Adobe Photoshop Please refer to the FlexColor Software Reference manual for further instructions about taking pictures using FlexColor The remainder of this chapter discusses how to use the sensor unit mounted to an H2D as a stand alone digital camera with or without an ImageBank CF or hard disk Working Stand Alone or with an IlmageBank CF or Hard Disk There are no practical differences between shooting to the internal card or to an ImageBank CF or hard disk However when several media are mounted you must be sure to select the correct destination medium see also Working with Media and Batches When you are not connected to a computer control over the various sensor unit settings is provided via the built in menu system see also Working with the Menus Most of the usual settings such as focus aperture shutter speed and shutter release are made using the standard camera body controls however Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 38 This manual is a provisional version only Removing from a computer To remove the camera from a computer simply disconnect the FireWire cable Initial general settings Setting sensitivity speed and white balance colour temperature The two digital settings that are most relevant for taking pictures are e the ISO setting and the white balance setting These are therefore availa
77. ecifications Guide no 12 Coverage 56 horizontal 44 vertical Maximum light fall off at side centres 1EV 50 Colour temperature full flash 5 000 5 600 K To raise the flash unit into its operative position slide the flash unit catch backwards in the direction of the flash symbol To return the flash unit into its closed position push down on the top of the unit until it clicks back into place The flash unit is automatically activated when it is in the operative position and de activated when returned to its stored position The green LED flash symbol blinks in the viewfinder when the flash unit is charging and remains stationary when fully charged The flash output can also be adjusted for optimum light balance in fill flash situations Donotuse the in tegral flash together when another external TTL flash unit is connected and used in TTL or A mode Forfull coverage with the integral flash use 80 mm or longer lenses without a lens shade Using the integral flash 1 Slide the flash unit catch backwards in the direction of the flash symbol 2 Press the FLASH button 3 Choose between Normal or Rear sync by turning the rear control wheel and the amount of compensation if required by turning the front control wheel 4 Press Save Drive button Make an exposure 5 If the settings were incorrect to match the output of the flash unit the viewfinder LCD displays a red triangle alongside a flashin
78. el by flashing it white and black Set this entr to Yes to enable the feature set to No to disable it See sis fovecersoeucd Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 65 This manual is a provisional version only 150 50 Whit Bal Suniigl Media Card Browse All Wisccllaspcus Be Default SETTINGS Language Englist Power Down 10min Wark Overexp Ot found E 2005 2100 1 12 1 31 0 23 0 59 ISO White Bal Media Browse Storage amp EXIT MAIN MENU Language Power Down Mark Overexp Sound Display User Interface Miscellaneous amp Default amp EXIT SETTINGS EXIT USER INTERFACE Minute EXIT DATE amp TIME Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 66 Navigating the date and time settings Setting the Date amp Time The sensor unit has an internal clock that keeps track of the date and time These are used to mark each shot with the date and time at which it was taken They are also used to label batches with the date on which each batch was created Note that the date and time are synchronized to your computer whenever you connect it to your sensor unit You may therefore never need to set the date and time manually as described in this section To set the date and time 1 Select MAIN MENU gt SETTINGS gt USER INTERFACE gt Date amp Time See also Navigating the Menu System for details about how to find this setting 2 Press gt to open th
79. el shell Integral Quick coupling plate Digitally controlled Modular design E A Z m W Upgradeable software E W integral ergonomic grip E Pixel based LCD user interface The H2D camera body is a robust construction of cast aluminium with a stainless steel shell for extreme durability The workings of the camera are controlled by silicon technology that provides tre mendous opportunities for sophisticated operation To take just two examples the mirror return is slowed down at the last mo ment by controlling the motor to decrease vibrations and the cur rent usage status of the camera body lenses etc is recorded and freely accessible for service intervals etc The integral ergonomic grip houses the main control interface and also contains the battery holder An auxiliary shutter in the rear opening of the camera body protects the sensor unit from exposure during the various camera procedures Please take extra care when handling the camera body without a protective cover or the sen sor unit in place to protect the auxiliary shutter Likewise the front opening of the camera body reveals the mirror when unprotected by a cover or lens Do not touch or attempt to clean the mirror slight marks or dust particles will not affect results More notice able problems however should be taken care of by a Hasselblad Authorized Service Center The camera body also contains the view finder screen which can be easily removed or e
80. enu includes both entries and sub menus The following entries are available here e Sound The sensor unit uses audio feedback to help let you know if each new image is exposed correctly This is part of the instant approval architecture which is described in Using Instant Approval Architecture This menu entry enables you to turn the sound on or off e Language The menu system can be displayed in any of several languages including English French and German This menu entry enables you to select your preferred language for the menus e Power Down To help preserve the charge of your camera battery you can set the camera to power down after a specified period of inactivity The effect is exactly the same as though you had pressed the off button on the camera Once it has powered down you must turn the sensor unit on before you can take more pictures Set this to Never to disable this feature this is the default setting Set to a value between 3 and 99 minutes to establish a time out Z Note that you can also set a display time out which darkens the display to help save battery power but leaves the camera turned on so it will respond instantly to the shutter release and other buttons see Making Display Settings for details e Mark Overexp This feature helps draw your attention to areas of your images that are over exposed When this feature is enabled the single image preview display will highlight each overexposed pix
81. eral levels of sub menus e When you are in a sub menu you can go back to the parent menu by pressing the left arrow of the navigator button e Some sub menus open a dialog Dialogs require that you either make a setting or exit the dialog e g to confirm or cancel a delete command The left arrow will have no effect Entry name in white and CUTE Dt Semin Any eNOw Selected entry The and signs indicate that you can Media Card use the and buttons to aa change the value Sub menus show a right Browse All g pointing arrow press the right Storage gt arrow on the navigator button Settings gt to open the sub menu or in some cases a dialogue window fi EXIT N 7 MAINMENU S66 DB button label Here shown inactive E button label Current menu name Here shown as EXIT shown in upper case In this manual when we describe items from the menu system we use a shorthand text convention of the form MENU gt SUB MENU gt Entry So for example when the text says to select the MAIN MENU gt SETTINGS gt USER INTERFACE gt Language entry you should do the following Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 53 This manual is a provisional version only Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 54 1 Press the menu MENU button to open the menu 2 Use A and V to select the SETTINGS sub menu 3 Press gt to open the SETTINGS menu 4 Use A and V to select the USER INTERFACE s
82. ess gt to open the Create New Batch dialog The new batch name will always begin with a three digit number which automatically increments by one with each new batch Following this is five letters which you can assign yourself to help make the batch easier to identify To set the letters e Use lt and0 to select one of the five letters Use the and buttons to step the currently selected letter up or down the alphabet until you have found the letter you want e Continue working until you have set the name you want 4 Press the approve OK button to save the new batch with the name you selected 5 You now return to the STORAGE BATCH menu Either move on to another setting by using the navigator button or press the menu EXIT button to exit the menu system Setting the default approval status The Instant Approval Architecture system helps you to evalu ate and mark each image based on how well it has come out By default the system assigns an initial approval status for each new shot based on an analysis of the distribution of exposure levels In the factory configuration the status of each new shot is assigned as follows e Green good The new shot seems to have been exposed correctly e Yellow warning The new shot seems to have been over or under exposed However you might choose instead to override this system and have all new shots assigned either as green or yellow regardless of the exposure a
83. ete battery discharge takes place The indicator might also flash rapidly for a few moments in some instances when the charger is connected to the electrical supply The normal indication is therefore either not flashing or slow flashing Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals This manual is a provisional version only 21 Attaching the battery to the camera 8 Holding the battery holder flat against the grip and aligning the two upper lugs with the slot in the grip slide it back into position as far as it will go Swing back the battery holder retaining lever until it clicks back into place A Please note if you want to use the rechargeable battery with an H1 H1D model the firmware in the camera must be version 8 2 2 or later for the battery grip to function properly Rechargeable battery grip general The battery should be charged before first time use Maximum battery capacity is reached only after the battery has been charged and discharged several times The battery is an environmentally approved Li ion type and has no memory effect of practical importance This means the battery can be charged before it is fully discharged without loss of capacity or performance The battery should be charged at an ambient temperature of 10 30 C When removing a battery from the charger and immediately replacing it with another allow a few seconds to elapse so that the charger can automatically reset for th
84. f an accessory has coincided with the appearance of an error message Standard procedure is to detach and re attach the viewfinder lens etc ensuring that they are positioned firmly and correctly to see whether the problem disappears Failing that removal of the battery grip for about ten seconds or so will reset the camera s processors Persistent error messages might well signify a more complex problem and you are advised to contact your nearest Hasselblad Authorized Service Center for ad vice As well as the error message a description of the camera s behaviour and an account of what action you were trying to take when it happened could be beneficial Also please remember that the Center will almost certainly want to in spect all of the items that were involved when the error message first appeared In certain situations it is possible that the camera can be affected by a discharge of static electricity particularly if the area around the control buttons on the grip comes into contact with a conductive cord or material that is connected to earth directly or indirectly a lighting stand for example This might temporarily de activate the camera though it does not cause any damage Press the red ON OFF button on the grip again to reactivate the camera Ifa problem does occur you are advised not to attempt any repairs yourself Some service operations require very sophisticated instruments to check measure and adjust and there is a real d
85. f the procedures outlined below 4 Ifyou still see spots on your shot after you have cleaned the outside of the infrared filter then you may have dust on either on the back side of the IR filter or on the CCD itself This can only be removed at the Hasselblad factory Contact your Hasselblad dealer for assistance 5 Replace the protective cover or reattach the sensor unit to the camera immediately after cleaning Cleaning Using the HAMA Cleaning Fluid and Tissues Note Hasselblad recommends HAMA Optic Cleaning Fluid 5902 1 Carefully spray the fluid onto the IR filter at a distance of 10 15 cm 4 5 inches so that the fluid is applied onto the filter as a thin even haze 1 2 sprays are enough If you apply too little the fluid will start to dry up before you start wiping the filter As an alternative you can spray the fluid onto the tissue first and then apply it to the filter as you wipe it 2 Fold the tissue several times to match the width of the IR filter you might use two or three tissues at a time if necessary to give you a better grip Be sure to fold the paper so that the coated glossy side faces outwards do not use the other side as it can do more harm than good 3 Gently place the folded tissue onto the edge of the filter using two or three fingers Be sure to wipe the entire surface evenly Sweep the filter only once Do not wipe the same area twice with the same tissue as you might reapply dirt removed in the firs
86. f your selected batch now appears The current medium and batch are now set Your next new shot will be stored here and the browse buttons will show only the images from this batch Creating new batches You can create any number of batches on each medium To create a new batch first make sure you have selected the correct current medium see Navigating Media and Batches and then use the MAIN MENU gt STORAGE gt BATCH entry of the menu system to create the new batch See Creating Batches for a detailed procedure The MEDIA list In this example a CF card anda FireWire disk are illustrated and there fore connected The blue frame around the CF card symbol tells you that captured images will be saved to the CF card and not the FireWire disk This is the Current Medium The BATCH list The blue frame around the middle folder tells you that it is the Current Batch This manual is a provisional version only Medium type icon Compact Flash Medium name Creation date Number of green yellow and red shots currently stored on the medium E SaaS Ss BIGCARD 05 03 24 26 0 1GB 40 images Kod FWDISK01 05 03 24 0 0 9 5 GB 400 images MENU MEDIA 26 40 Medium capacity in bytes and shots in the batch Medium type icon FireWire disk Batch name Date the batch was created Number of green yellow and red shots in the batch BE 100HASBL 05 03 24 0 0 BE 101HASBL 05 03 24 2
87. focus aid in manual mode Instant manual focus override Automatic focusing using passive central cross type phase detection sensor AF metering range EV 1 to 19 ISO 100 36 7 x 49 mm 22 MPixel Electronically controlled lens shutter with speeds ranging from 32 seconds to 1 800 TTL centre weighted system Can be used with the built in flash or a wide variety of flashes compatible with the SCA3002 Metz system using adapter SCA3902 ISO range16 to 6400 Flash output can be adjusted for fill in purposes independent of ambient light The H2D has a built in measurement system that measures flash light from non TTL flashes such as Studio flashes Multi mode exposure metering using 90 reflex viewfinder Metering options are spot diameter 7 5mm centre weighted and average Metering range at f 2 8 and 1S0100 Spot EV2 to 21 Centre weighted EV1 to 21 Average EV1 to 21 Bracketing using predetermined number of exposures 2 3 or 5 in 1 3 1 2 or 1 EV step difference intervals Number of frames from 2 to 255 and interval from 1 second to 1 hour ISO range 50 to 400 Automatic setting with Barcode film The camera features two dot matrix LCD s that provide clear and easy to understand information to the user One is located on the grip and the other in the 90 viewfinder The Sensor unit has a high contrast 2 2 inch OLED type display Bright Spherical Acute Matte type D Optional type with grid markings also available All acces
88. further three control buttons AE L button J This button can lock a light reading made in both automatic and manual exposure modes It can also be used in Zone mode to take a new reading Can be reassigned in Custom Settings to another function See section on the AE L button chapter 8 Light Metering and Exposure Control for full details button K No function at present USER button L This button is purely user programmable to rapidly access a chosen function or screen For example you might use bracketing a great deal and so by one press of this button you could access the bracketing function without having to navigate through the menu The AE L Mirror UP and Stop Down buttons are also user programmable but are by default assigned the functions according to their names The reassignable capability of these buttons is particularly useful and can save you a great deal of time and effort depending on how you work You are advised to investigate their potential fully See under Custom settings for full details On the front of the grip there are two more control buttons plus the remote cord release port M UP button M Press this button to raise the mirror and press again to lower it toggle function A quick double press of the button two within a half second will immediately access the Self timer function Can be reassigned in Custom Settings to another function Remote release cord port N For attach
89. g green flash symbol plus a warning message Low flash The grip LCD will also display a warning message Low flash Conventional measures should then be taken to correct the situation That is move closer to the main subject use a larger aperture setting or use a higher ISO setting 109 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals This manual is a provisional version only Separate flash unit connection and use Separate flash units can be electrically connected either by way of the hot shoe accessory holder see previous warnings on the top of the viewfinder or via a cord to the PC connection port on the left hand side of the camera body Slave unit switches transmitters can also be connected similarly dependant on unit see specific user manuals for details Keep the plastic safety cover in place in the hot shoe when not in use Flash measure of separate flash unit You can measure the effect of an attached flash unit with PC con nected flash units and SCA3902 compatible flash units set to M mode where the camera acts much as a flash meter would The aperture setting can be adjusted and more trial exposures made until the information on the grip LCD is satisfactory To use flash measure 1 Press the FLASH button on the grip to access the flash option screen 2 Turn the rear control wheel until Flash measure appears 3 Press Save DRIVE button to access the flash exposure screen
90. h of field 8 A visual depth of field preview can be made by depressing the STOP DOWN button while viewing the image on the viewfinder screen Infrared focus settings 9 As infrared rays form an image at a different plane to that formed by visible light the normal focus settings do not apply Proceed as follows in manual focus mode 1 Focus the lens in the conventional manner until satisfied 2 Note the distance setting against the central lens index 3 Re align this distance setting against the infrared mark coloured red instead of the central lens index Alternatively if you have already calculated the required distance you can make a manual distance setting by using the distance scales together with the infrared mark instead of the central lens index Focus aid As well as the conventional view on the focusing screen to ensure a sharp image the H2D also features LED focus aid appearing as two arrowheads to the right of the viewfinder display except for lenses with a maximum aperture of f 6 7 or smaller The arrow heads provide confirmation of a precision focus setting and are a useful aid when making a setting with eyesight alone Manual focus setting When the left arrowhead alone appears it means the focus setting is too far beyond the chosen distance the area framed within the central zone in the viewfinder and when the right arrowhead alone appears it means the focus setting is too close Focus is cor rect when b
91. he product codes Converter H 1 7X 3023717 The Converter attaches between the lens and the body to increase the focal length by a factor of 1 7 This provides a convenient way to expand your range of lenses The Converter H 1 7 X features the same outstanding optical and mechanical quality as all the lenses in the Hasselblad H system The optical design consists of 6 elements in 4 groups H 13 26 and 52 Extension tubes 3053513 3053526 and 3053542 The Extension tubes attach between the lens and the body to reduce the close focusing distance for close up photography They are available in three sizes 13mm 26mm and 52 mm As the H2D has a TTL light metering system exposure compensation is automatic 3043370 Remote release cord with a cable length of 0 5 m Release cord H UV sky filters 3053470 3053474 and 3053478 Absorbs UV radiation and reduces blue haze without affecting colours Also protects the front lens surface Particularly recom mended when the camera is used in harsh conditions Available in three sizes to suit various lenses U V sky 67 mm 3053470 UV sky 77 mm 3053474 and UV sky 95 mm 3053478 Pola filters 3053482 3053486 and 3053490 Reduces non specular reflections and glare Increases colour satura tion in general Can intensify a blue sky Available in three sizes 3043326 Mounted on a tripod this accessory facilitates rapid Tripod quick coupling H a
92. hen settings altered by way of the control wheels E F The appropriate control wheel is designated by arrowheads alongside the setting FRY AW ite description Some buttons have a toggle function the ON OFF button has a quick click action as well as a longer half second press action and the shutter release has two positions half press and full press gt Several buttons on the grip are multifunctional according to the state of the menu In the example illustrated here the FLASH button functions as the EXIT button the AF button functions as the ON button and the DRIVE button functions as the SAVE button PROFILES ESC A At very low temperatures the LCDs require a few seconds to display new settings The following is a list of the various terms describing the various actions that appear in the menu on the grip LCD Enter moves screen down one level on the menu Exit moves screen back up one level on the menu Does not save any settings Off deactivates the particular function being set On _ activates the particular function being set Select selects the character marked for image info and profile name Escape terminates an action and returns to the main screen Does not save any settings saves a setting and also moves screen back up one level on the menu Can save many changes made in a setting sequence Remember the following groupings of saved and not
93. her move on to another setting by using the navigator button or 8 Press the menu EXIT button to exit the menu system Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 62 This manual is a provisional version only Media Browse All Storage gt Settings gt EXIT MAINMENU Ses White Bal White Bal White Bal Sensor unit Setting Usage comments Sunlight For general outdoor use in direct sunlight Cloudy For general outdoor use in cloudy weather Shadow For general outdoor use in shady locations out of direct sunlight Flash For general indoor use when using a typical flash system Fluorescent For use when using fluorescent lighting Tungsten For use when shooting indoors under standard tungsten lamps Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 63 MAIN MENU gt White Bal The H2D provides a wide selection of options for establishing your white balance including a general use automatic function that tries to respond in a way similar to what your eyes do The white balance setting is stored parametrically with each shot and affects the colours shown in the preview screen However the original pixel values are not permanently changed so you can adjust the white balance at any time using for example FlexColor and the result will be the same as though you had set the white balance before shooting See also Setting the White Balance This manual is a provisional version only ISO
94. hile allowing the system to automati cally delete the unwanted images as the storage medium hills up To delete several images from a given batch or medium first navigate to and select the batch or medium and then open the menu and select one of the following e MAIN MENU gt STORAGE gt DELETE gt All Red e MAIN MENU gt STORAGE gt DELETE gt All Red amp Yellow e MAIN MENU gt STORAGE gt DELETE gt All You will always be asked to confirm each delete operation For complete details about how to use the menu system to delete single or multiple im ages please see MAIN MENU gt STORAGE gt Delete Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 51 This manual is a provisional version only Transferring Images Transferring to a computer To transfer images stored on the compact flash card to your computer simply connect the camera to a computer using a FireWire cable and then run FlexColor which will automate the process See your FlexColor manual for details See also Connecting to the Computer for details about how to connect to a computer Another way to transfer images to your computer is to remove the compact flash card from the sensor unit and insert it into a compact flash card reader connected to a com puter See Using Compact Flash Memory Cards for details about how to remove and insert the card Images that you have stored on an ImageBank CF or FireWire hard disk can also be transferred to a computer b
95. htness and or contrast of the display using the entries of the MAIN MENU gt SETTINGS gt USER INTERFACE gt DISPLAY menu See Making Display Settings for details Z Other ways to save battery power include setting a display time out and or a power down time out each of these is disabled by default Use MAIN MENU gt SETTINGS gt USER INTERFACE gt Power Down to set a power down time out Use MAIN MENU gt SETTINGS gt USER INTERFACE gt DISPLAY gt Timeout to set a display time out See alsofEntries of the USER NTERFACE Menujand Making Display Settings for details about these settings Full Screen Mode In full screen mode you can browse your images at standard preview resolution without any distracting data surrounding them Because the current approval setting is not shown in full screen mode the approval button has no effect This will prevent you from accidentally assigning the wrong status without knowing it Overexposure indicator Though the histogram shows you when some of your pixels are overexposed it does not tell you which ones In a shot with many bright areas it can be hard to know whether the key parts of your image are just bright or completely overexposed To help you find them the sensor unit can provide an overexposure indicator which shows precisely which areas of your shot are overexposed i e pixels that are at maximum brightness thereby eliminating details When enabled the overexposure indicator
96. ich you wish to delete You will be deleting from all batches stored on that item Note that both each listed medium show a set of three coloured numbers in parentheses to the right of the medium name These indicate the total number of images of each approval status green yellow and red that exist on the medium For example if you see a medium that shows 18 5 3 then the medium contains a total of 26 images 18 green approved 5 yellow waiting and 3 red marked for probable delete 3 Select MAIN MENU gt STORAGE gt Delete See also avigating the Menu System for details about how to find this setting 4 Press gt to open the Delete Image dialog 61 This manual is a provisional version only 5 You must now select the approval status that you wish to delete All images from the selected medium that are also of the status that you select here will be deleted by the opera tion Use A and V to select All Red All Red amp Yellow or All 6 Then press gt to open the delete dialog for your selected sta tus Delete From Card a Allred 2 images Are you sure No OO 7 Youare now asked to confirm the delete e Toconfirm press the button to change the status to Yes and then press the approve button to execute the delete e To cancel press the menu button to exit or press the button to set the status to No and then press the approval button to cancel You now return to the main menu Eit
97. igator button on the front panel There are two ways of selecting the current medium and or batch e Using the zoom and navigator buttons of the front panel This method enables you to select any existing batch and is therefore useful even when only one type of medium is attached This method is explained in the procedure below e Using the MAIN MENU gt Storage entry of the menu system to choose a medium This is only relevant when more than one medium is attached e g both a compact flash card and an ImageBank CF When you use this function you will always go to the most recently created batch from the medium you select Please see he Current Storage Medium for a complete description of this method To select the current medium and batch using the browse controls 1 Press the zoom out button repeatedly until you are all the way at the top zoom level If you start with the single image preview view then you pass through the following views to get there Single image preview Four thumbnail view Nine thumbnail view Batch list Media list Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 40 This manual is a provisional version only BIGCARD 05 03 24 26 0 0 168 40 images i FWDISKO1 05 03 24 0 0 9 5 6B 400 images MENU MEDIA 26 40 CF BIGCARD 05 03 24 26 0 16B 40 images MH 100HASBL 05 03 24 0 0 0 MH 101HASBL 05 03 24 2 0 0 MH 102HASBL 05 03 24 0 0 MH 103HASBL 05 03 24 0 0
98. ing a remote release cord electrical The Hasselblad accessory jack plug socket is protected by a captive rubber plug STOP DOWN button O Press this button to make a visual check of the depth of field on the viewfinder screen at the chosen aperture The aperture will close according to the setting and remain closed as long as the pressure is maintained You can alter the aperture at the same time to see the changes taking place Can be reassigned in Custom Settings to another function Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 17 This manual is a provisional version only There are also two control buttons on the viewfinder as well as the eyesight cor rection adjustment wheel Eyesight correction adjustment wheel P The personal eyesight adjustment facility has a diopter range of 4 2 5 to suit most users EV correction adjustment button Q Press this button to access the EV compensation screen Settings are made with either the front or rear control wheels An EV correction symbol appears on the grip and viewfinder LCD as confirmation EXP button R The EXP Exposure button accesses the exposure mode and metering method options screen Settings are made with the front and rear control wheels and the appropriate symbols appear on the grip and viewfinder LCD accordingly Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 18 This manual is a provisional version only Camera Body Aluminium cast in one piece Stainless ste
99. ives all new images a yellow status regardless of the exposure warning Regardless of this setting audio feedback will still be provided if an image is judged to be badly exposed Use the MAIN MENU gt BROWSE entry to make this setting See also Setting the Default Approval Status for a detailed procedure Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 45 This manual is a provisional version only Viewing Deleting and Transferring Images Basic image browsing The large full colour OLED display enables you to inspect your shots while you are still on location The display offers full screen previews high magnification zoom two levels of thumbnails and analysis tools including a full histogram and camera settings When you first turn on the camera the display opens in standard browse mode showing the last image taken if any for the current medium and batch Likewise after each new shot the display shows a preview of the shot SELBLAD H2D 7 To browse the images of the current batch simply press the left lt and right gt arrows of the navigator button Choosing the current batch When you browse using the navigator button you will only see images from the cur rent batch on the current medium To view another batch you must navigate to it by zooming out to the batch or media level and then zooming in on the appropriate folder See Navigating Media and Batches for complete details about how to select the current
100. k In this case rotate the lens clockwise a little first and then re attempt removal with the correct procedure button first then lens Front lens cap 4 Front lens caps are released for removal and attachment by insert ing a thumb and index finger into the recesses and pinching in the direction of the arrows Filters Filters have a screw thread fitting 67 77 95 mm according to lens and are screwed clockwise into place As there is no rotation of the front section of the lens when focus is changed filters do not rotate either This is particularly useful when using polarizing or graduated filters where the orientation is normally critical Lens shades 5 6 All lenses are supplied with lens shades that additionally pro vide extra protection for transport and storage when mounted in reverse Lens shades have a bayonet fitting and are turned clockwise into place after ensuring the index on the lens shade aligns with the index on the front of the lens When mounted in reverse they are attached by matching the indexes and turning counter clockwise Shutter and aperture control Both the shutter and aperture are electronically controlled and are adjusted by the control wheels on the grip There are no separate manual setting rings on the lenses or camera body The chosen settings are displayed both on the grip LCD and in the viewfinder LCD See the Exposure Control chapter for a complete explanation This manual is a
101. ken Some form of protective case or camera bag is advised for transportation Loss Hasselblad equipment is much sought after and you should take obvious steps to prevent theft Never leave it visible in an unattended car for example Separate and specific camera insurance cover should be considered by professional users Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals SERVICE Return your equipment to a service centre for occasional checking and preven tive maintenance to ensure optimal reliability You can easily keep a check on service intervals by looking under Info in the menu If your camera is used con stantly and intensively regular periodic check ups are recommended at one of the Hasselblad Authorized Service Centers They have the expert staff and spe cialised equipment necessary to ensure that your equipment remains in perfect working order GUARANTEE Provided that you bought your equipment from an authorized Hasselblad outlet it is covered by an international guarantee for one year The guarantee document and a registration card are supplied with the camera Keep the guarantee docu ment carefully but fill in the registration card and return it to your Hasselblad distributor CAUTION Keep all equipment and accessories out of the reach of small children e Donot place heavy objects on the equipment e Donot use the batteries except as specified e Use only the batteries specified for use with the camera
102. lable for new commands Zoom in button button F Zoom in button to make the view larger for the preview image Also acts as a selection button when viewing available image batches media e g compact flash ImageBank and value setting on the menu Zoom out button button G Zoom out button to make the view smaller for the preview image You can continue to zoom out to view several small images at once and finally to view and select batches and media Also acts as a selection button for value setting on the menu Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 32 This manual is a provisional version only Approve OK button H This button steps through the three approval levels thereby assigning an approval status to the image currently displayed or selected in the preview screen part of the Instant Approval Architecture system Also acts as a confirmation button OK button for some types of menu operations such as deleting images indicated by a label beside the button on the preview screen Navigation button I A four way rocker button enabling you to step through preview images and navigate the menu system To use it press the side of the button that corresponds to what you wish to do e g move up left right or down Flash card cover J Covers and protects the flash card slot The Standard Preview Display The standard preview display is the one shown when you first turn on the camera and is prob
103. medium and or batch Browsing by approval status It is possible to set the camera to browse only images of one or more specific approval levels from the current batch You can use this for example to review all of your red status shots to make sure you don t need them or to review all of your yellow status shots to decide whether they should be moved to green or red status When you use the browse filter you will not see images excluded by the filter but they are still there See Using Instant Approval Architecture for complete details about how to check and set the browse filter Zooming in and out As illustrated below you can use the and buttons to see various levels of detail in your images You can furthermore zoom all the way out to view and select batches and media OTAS z Ge tous O5 0 26 ce B48 mages IRURA 85 0 24 l 179A 05 03 24 4 PNOO 05 634 ee 15 0 imap MENU Media list Batch list 9 Thumbnail view 4 Thumbnail view Normal view Zoomed Continue to press to zoom further Zooming in for more detail The preview display has a much lower resolution than your images You can therefore zoom very far into the images to inspect small details To do this 1 Browse to the image you wish to zoom into with the navigation button 2 Press the zoom in button to zoom in one step The screen updates to show both a zoomed image and a thumbnail image that includes a red box outlining the
104. mode for this function press the shutter release button again full press for 8 MA PaE Screen after Interval setting activation or full press the shutter release for immediate acti pmm activated indicating 3 shots re vation ON OFE maining at 30 second intervals gt Check the lower text row on the screen for ON or OFF status c Z Aninterval setting can be stopped mid sequence by pressing the ESC PROFILES ESC button Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 98 DRIVE Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Hit cl S ustom option N pe Enter 4 I aes m mag infra This manual is a provisional version only Settings Custom Options inier options available CUSTOM OPTIONS 4 Settings From the Settings screen you can access three main sub settings Custom options Image Info and System status by turning the front control wheel From each of these three sub settings you can access fur ther screens Custom options has more than 24 screens Image info has two more screens each with more choices and System status has two more screens Look at the main menu chart to get an idea of where all the options are on the menu tree 4 1 Custom options 1 Press the MENU button on the grip 2 Turn the front control wheel until Settings appears 3 Press the DRIVE Enter button on the grip 4 Turn the front control wheel to access 4 1 Custom options 5 Press the DRIVE Enter button to
105. ms faulty in any way quoting the serial numbers and purchase details where appropriate Familiarise yourself with the various parts and components Leave protective covers on as much as possible and avoid touching glass surfaces and inserting fingers into the camera body The H2D has a robust construction and is capable of withstanding fairly rough treatment but nevertheless is a precision instrument and will serve you longer if treated with respect from the begin ning Please keep purchase details and the warranty in a safe place Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 5 This manual is a provisional version only Quick Start This section is a quick start guide to assembling and preparing your new H2D From separate items the assembly process should take no more than sev eral minutes to complete and when the battery is charged you will be able to take simple and straight forward photographs immediately All the information is repeated later on in the man ual as well as much more in depth information under the relevant sections and headings for easier search access Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 6 This manual is a provisional version only H2D An H2D can be used in a variety of ways but for simplicity s sake below is a descrip tion of how to use it with a CF card Naturally you can skip this section if you wish and go directly to the appropriate section in this manual regarding tethered use etc
106. n easily 4 When the card is able to drop very easily nearly all the way into the sensor unit then you are doing it right Once you have achieved this press the card firmly into place until it sinks another couple of millimeters into the sensor unit and is held fast 5 Snap the slot cover shut again Removing a card 1 Open the CF card slot cover on the sensor unit 2 Behind the cover you can see the bottom edge of the card in its slot and a release button immediately below the card 3 Press the release button a little way in to release it into the active position 4 Press the now extended release button all the way into the sensor unit Some force is required so it is a good idea to use your thumb to push while you grasp the other side of the This manual is a provisional version only sensor unit with your fingers As you do this the card will be pushed out a few mil limeters 5 Grasp the card between your thumb and forefinger and pull it away from the sensor unit Insert a new card as described in Inserting a Card if required 6 Snap the slot cover shut again Working with an ImageBank CF The Ixpress Image Bank CF is an optional add on for the H2D It is essentially an external FireWire hard disk optimized for digital photography providing extensive storage space and high speed data transfer It is small light and battery powered You can easily clip it to your belt so the solution is nearly as porta
107. n this case the copyright symbol and press Save Note that more symbols have automatically appeared as you scrolled down the screen Choose the next character in the same manner in this case a space and press Save The capital letter Y has been highlighted and saved in this example Repeat the procedure until all the letters and characters you want appear As you progress with more characters those to the left will temporarily disappear from the screen so that you can see what you are adding Don t forget there is a maxi mum of approximately 40 characters If you make a mistake you must remove each character sin gly see steps 1 3 above until you reach where you want to make a change and then return to the Adding text procedure again This example shows a completed 15 character text line with symbols spaces upper and lower case large and small let ters This manual is a provisional version only m z System Status 4 4 System Status Check component usage for servicing reasons as follows 1 Press the MENU button on the grip 2 Turn the front control wheel until Settings appears DRIVE 3 Press the DRIVE Enter button on the grip 4 Turn the front control wheel to access Info 5 Press the Enter DRIVE button DRIVE 6 Press the Enter DRIVE button The display now shows a Enter list of camera components and to the right of each individual component a figure
108. nalysis results A typical strategy could be to as sign all shots to yellow and then review all of the shots later and promote only the best ones to green status At the same time you might demote the most doubtful shots to red status See also Using Instant Approval Architecture for complete details about working with the approval system This manual is a provisional version only ISO White Bal Media Browse Settings gt EXIT MAIN MENU Delete gt Format Copy gt Batch gt Default Appr Level EXIT STORAGE Default Appr Level oo Default Appr Level Yel oo Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 72 To change the default status assigned to each new image 1 2 Select the MAIN MENU gt STORAGE gt Default Appr level entry The current setting is shown here See aiso Navigating for details about how to find this setting Use the and buttons to step through the available set tings until the default status you wish to use auto green or yellow is shown Either move on to another setting by using the navigator but ton or press the menu EXIT button to exit the menu system and keep your setting This manual is a provisional version only 150 5 White Bal S Media Browse Al Storage gt EXIT MAIN MENU Interface Interface Camera Navigating the display settings User Interface por roy Te M a EXIT MISCELLANEOUS EEE About H2D Serial
109. ncounter resistance it might be because you are holding the card backwards or upside down Experiment until you find the orientation that allows the card to slide in easily When the card is able to drop very easily nearly all the way into the sensor unit then you are doing it right Once you have achieved this press the card firmly into place until it sinks another couple of millimeters into the sensor unit and is held fast Swing the side panel door shut again The camera is now complete If you press the ON OFF button A for half a second the camera will activate If the camera enters STANDBY mode the LCD screen on the grip will show the H2D symbol only reactivate it by pressing the shutter release button B halfway or the ON OFF button You can now explore the menus buttons control wheels etc observing the changes on the LCD on the grip as well as the LCD in the viewfinder Click the ON OFF button The LCD then displays the Profile screen Turn either the front or rear control wheel until Standard is highlighted Press the AF Load button That s it Your Hasselblad H2D is now operational in fully automatic mode In aver age lighting conditions the camera will act as a point and shoot camera producing extremely fine results without the need to touch any other but ton than the shutter release This manual is a provisional version only Familiarize yourself with the H2D Take a few minutes to familiari
110. ned on the target medium Youcanalso use the format command for the purpose of deleting all images on a disk This is sometimes faster than using the delete function but it is not as flexible because all data from all batches will always be erased To format media 1 Ifyou have more than one type of medium connected e g a compact flash card and ImageBank CF then start by select ing the medium you wish to format using the Storage entr of the main menu see digg T AEAT Mediumi 2 Select MAIN MENU gt STORAGE gt Format See also for details about how to find this setting 3 Press the gt to open the Format Card dialog 4 You are now asked to confirm the operation Toconfirm press the button to change the status to Yes and then press the approve button to execute the format and delete all data on the current medium e To cancel press the menu button to exit or press the but ton to set the status to No and then press the approval button to cancel 5 You now return to the STORAGE menu Either move on to another setting by using the navigator button or press the menu EXIT button to exit the menu system This manual is a provisional version only Delete P Format amp Batch amp Default Appr Level EXIT STORAGE Copy Images From card to Are you sure TA Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 70 Copying images from a card Usually you will copy images from a
111. nt mechanics regarding flash exposure measurement that now applies to digital sensors too Profile You can allow the H2D to be set according to profiles These profiles are combinations of modes methods and settings custom or default that suit specific photographic situations By using a personal profile which you can create name and save the camera is immediately configured for a specific purpose without any need to check through the menus This is a very rapid and secure way of working when repeatedly confronted with similar photographic situations As an example you might regularly take outdoor portraits of wed ding couples with a long lens You want a specific aperture to restrict depth of field and a fairly fast shutter speed to freeze any movement You are concerned about the couple blinking during the exposure and so want to take several shots in succession possibly with slight variations in exposure settings for safety s sake so you might choose 114 This manual is a provisional version only the bracketing option too All these parameters can be preset and stored as a profile that is rapidly accessible Quick save When altering settings a half press of the shutter release button will cause a return to the main screen and save the new setting at the same time Standard exposure A standard exposure in the manual refers to the concept of technically correct in accordance with internationally accepted
112. number 79812019 Firmware revision 142 MAIN MENU gt SETTINGS gt Miscellaneous The MISCELLANEOUS menu contains a few settings that did not fit under any of the other menus White Bal i Media Selecting an interface Browse Storage gt The interface setting controls the way the camera will appear to you computer when you connect it You have the following choices EXIT MAINMENU e Camera The camera will present itself to your computer as a camera Depending on the way you have configured your computer this may mean that when you connect the camera your computer will automatically launch User Interface m FlexColor which may then begin importing images Default gt soak at and converting them to 3f format e Disk EXIT SETTINGS EXIT MISCELLANEOUS The camera will present itself to your computer as a mass storage device This means that it will look like a hard disk which you can navigate to open and read using the standard tools for your operating system e g the Finder in Mac OS or the File Explorer in Windows Interface o0 To set the interface presented by the sensor unit to your operat ing system Interface Di eo 1 Select the MAIN MENU gt SETTINGS gt MISCELLANEOUS gt Interface entry The current setting is shown here See also for details about how to find this setting 2 Use the and buttons to step through the available set tings until the interface you wish to use camera or di
113. nus or plus prefix A in illustration and as a marker above a minus to plus scale with a central index signifying zero compensation B in illustration 4 Press Save DRIVE button to retain the setting 5 A symbol is then displayed between the aperture and shut ter speed setting as confirmation of the setting 84 This manual is a provisional version only General Functions HM Manual and autofocus modes W Two drive modes HM Quick adjust wheel E Profiles This section describes the basic and general functions used in most situations By understanding the capabilities of the H system you will be able to gain a great deal of control of how you work in the future By taking advantage of the many features available you might well find your normal practices changing for the better As all features are user controllable you tailor the way the camera works accord ing to your preferences Features such as the Quick adjust wheel and Profiles for exam ple do not have to be used of course but you are advised to read about them and see if they might suit your way of working Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 85 This manual is a provisional version only Power The camera can be set at two active power modes ON or Standby as well as OFF In active modes battery consumption is least in Standby mode and most in ON mode The camera enters Standby mode automatically after 10 sec
114. o grammed exposure centre weighted metering user button None Studio normal flash sync manual focus single drive manual exposure spot metering user button AF drive Fill flash normal flash sync adjusted output 1 7EV autofocus single single drive autoexposure average metering All user profiles can be restored to default values again simply by remov ing the battery and holding down the MENU and DRIVE buttons togeth er and while keeping them depressed replace the battery There will be an audible signal that denotes the restoration Making a profile 1 Activate the camera and go through the various settings for example autofocus aperture priority fill flash exposure com pensation etc you require for the particular purpose and save them as you go 2 When all the required settings have been made click not press the PROFILES button ON OFF button on the grip and the profile screen will appear 3 Use either the front or rear control wheel to scroll through the list of profiles Choose a profile name except Standard You can either save the new settings under this name or change the name you want to change 4 Press Save DRIVE button The Profile name screen is then displayed where you can rename the profile to what suits you see section Imprint Text 4 2 2 further on in this manual for procedure details 5 Press Save DRIVE button to keep the combination of set tings with the new name
115. o features a filter holder for glass gelatin or plastic filters 3043415 3043417 3043419 67 mm 77 mm and 95 mm adapters with bayonet mount for HC lenses Features lock to provide positive and secure attachment Proshade adapters Flash adapter SCA 3902 3053393 For connecting flashes compatible with the SCA 3002 system to the Hasselblad H2D Check on the Hasselblad website www hasselblad com for further details or news of new accessories 112 This manual is a provisional version only Appendix WE Glossary of Terms MP and Pv explanatory charts HM Technical specifications Mi Equipment Care Service amp Guarantee This section provides an insight into the more technical aspects of the H system as well as some important reference information Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 113 This manual is a provisional version only Glossary of Terms For the sake of clarity here are short and simple explanations of several terms items and features mentioned in the manual that may be unfamil iar to some Bracketing The practice of making extra exposures over or under normally both the standard exposure to ensure the desired result This is particularly useful in difficult wide ranging lighting conditions Easily set and controlled with the H2D Custom setting The setting chosen by the user that differs from the default set ting Click Pre
116. o step through the available Media media until the name for destination source you wish to use Browse is shown 3 Either move on to another setting by using the navigator but Settings ton or EXIT MAIN MENU 4 Press the menu button to exit the menu system and keep your setting Note that you can also select media using just the and buttons while browsing images This method also enables you to select a batch as you zoom in from media to batch to thumbnails to preview See Navigating Media and Batches for complete details about this method Setting the browse filter The browse filter compliments the instant approval system by enabling you to browse through images according to their approval status You have the following choices All browses all of the images in the current batch regardless of their approval status This is the default e Red browses only red status images from the current batch These are images that you have marked for likely deletion You might browse these images to make sure you have not eliminated any usable images and or to find images that you can delete to make room for new shots e Green browses only green status images from the current batch These are either new shots that did not trigger an exposure warning or shots that you manually assigned to green after overriding an exposure warning e Green amp Yellow browses green and yellow status images but does not show
117. oaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 58 Delete a single selected image Delete all images from a given batch Delete all images from a given medium Delete all images of a specified approval status e g red from a given batch or medium Deleting single images There is a one button shortcut for deleting images To use it first select the image you want to delete and then press and hold the V button for a second or so You will then be asked to confirm the delete Alternatively you can use the full procedure described below To delete a single image l With the menu closed e g with a preview image showing use the and buttons to go to the single image four thumbnail or nine thumbnail view Use the navigator button to select the image you wish to delete When you are viewing thumbnails the selected image has a coloured border around it When you are viewing singe images the selected image is the one currently shown Select MAIN MENU gt STORAGE gt Delete See also avigating the Menu System for details about how to find this setting Press gt to open the Delete Image dialog You are now shown a full size preview of the selected image and asked to confirm the delete Press OK You now return to the main menu Either move on to another setting by using the navigator button or press the menu but ton to exit the menu system This manual is a provisional version only Menus for deleting
118. ock settings to avoid inadvertent change Also accesses flash settings AF button Accesses focus modes DRIVE button Accesses the various drive modes Front control wheel Accesses and changes various settings AE L button Locks light reading made in both automatic and manual exposure modes Can be reassigned to an other function USER button User assignable function button button No function at present Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 11 MENU button Accesses menu Illumination button Illuminates grip LCD ON OFF PROFILES ESC button Turns the camera on and off Accesses Profiles and acts as escape button for other functions Rear control wheel Accesses and changes various settings Eyesight correction adjustment wheel Personal eyesight adjustment facility EV correction adjustment button Produces EV compensation EXP button Accesses exposure mode and me tering method This manual is a provisional version only Grip LCD Typical camera grip display The information in brackets describes this particular example Drive condition Single setting Focus setting Autofocus setting single shot mode Flash condition indication No exposure compensation normal flash synchronisation Shutter speed setting 1 400s Aperture setting 5 6 ISO setting 50 ISO ASA Low battery symbol White balance
119. on on the grip 2 Turn the front control wheel to Single Shot or Continuous as required 3 Press Save DRIVE button to store the setting Manual override in autofocus mode Manual override is always possible in automatic focus mode with out any need to make a new setting just rotate the focusing ring in the conventional manner As the lens barrel does not rotate in autofocus mode you can hold the focusing ring for instant manual adjustments as you would with a conventional lens However to retain the new manual focus adjustments you must maintain the pressure on the shutter release button You can instantly return to the automatic focusing mode by releasing the pressure on the shutter release button first and then pressing the release button halfway again The instant manual override facility produces a convenient way of working You can take advantage of autofocus while retaining an instantly adjustable manual focus check if preferred for pin point accuracy without making any changes in the settings A Another method for users who prefer more manual focus control while maintaining the benefits of the accuracy of autofocus is to set the camera to Manual focus and the User button to AF Single drive see User button function list Focus is then adjusted manually with the focusing ring as normal but when the User button is pressed the autofocus facility temporar ily operates in AF S mode After the new focus adjustment ha
120. onds default to preserve battery consumption but this interval can be changed in Custom Options Also after 10 seconds the display on the OLED on the sensor unit is dimmed and after 30 seconds the display is turned off completely After 3 minutes the sensor unit enters the Standby mode Settings can only be made when the camera is in the ON mode ON To activate the camera press the red ON OFF button until you see the start up H2D logo appear on the grip LCD The logo is automatically followed by the main screen The camera is now in ON mode After a set period of inactivity programmable in Custom Options the camera automati cally enters Standby mode signalled by the appearance of the H2D logo again Standby In this mode the camera is in a mainly inactive standby mode and is ready to be im mediately reactivated to the ON mode by e pressing the shutter release button half way e pressing the Stop down button e clicking the ON OFF button e pressing the Mirror up button In this mode signalled by the standby H2D logo appearing on the grip LCD the de mand on the batteries is very low It is ideal for general use where intervals between shots exceed a few seconds Standby mode is automatically set from the ON mode after 10 seconds default of inactive use programmable in Custom Options OFF From the active screen press not click the red ON OFF button for a half second All buttons except the ON OFF button
121. ons to select the name of the medium you want to copy to Finally press V to go back to the Are you sure entry 5 With the Are you sure entry selected you must now confirm the operation Toconfirm press the button to change the status to Yes and then press the approve OK button to execute the copy e To cancel press the menu EXIT button to exit or press the button to set the status to No and then press the approve OK button to cancel If you chose to confirm then sensor unit now tracks the progress of the copy operation which can take a few min utes You can stop the copy at any time by pressing and hold ing the menu STOP button 6 You now return to the STORAGE menu Either move on to another setting by using the navigator button or press the menu EXIT button to exit the menu system This manual is a provisional version only Delete gt Format amp Copy Default Appr Level EXIT STORAGE Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 71 Creating batches Batches help you to organize your work They are very similar to folders on a computer hard disk Use the Batch command of the STORAGE menu each time you want to create a new batch For more information about batches please see Working wit Media and Batches To create a new batch 1 Select MAIN MENU gt STORAGE gt BATCH See also avigating the Menu System for details about how to find this setting 2 Pr
122. ontrols the mirror up or down function same function as the M UP button B mode Sets the camera to B exposure mode T mode Sets the camera to T exposure mode Cycle LM mode Changes the light metering method in a loop manner Centre Weighted Average Spot Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Histogram Recalls the last shown histogram Grey balance exp Initiates a grey balance exposure Delete last image Activate the delete function for the last image Dig foc check Displays last exposure taken at 100 scale on the OLED A quick way to program the customizable buttons and to access the Custom Option level in general is to use the short cut as follows 1 Press the MENU button 2 Then press the USER button This directly accesses the Custom options level in the menu and the User button function item 103 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals This manual is a provisional version only 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 104 Image info 4 2 2 Image info In Image info you can compose your own combination of letters words symbols etc to be included in the metadata The same procedure is also used to change a Profile name Text setting Profile name changing Press the MENU button on the grip Turn the front control wheel until Settings appears Press the Enter DRIVE button on the grip Turn the front control wheel to access 4 2 Image info Press the Enter DRIVE b
123. options available Tsecond 1 hour 3 Interval By using the interval setting you can allow the camera to take a series of exposures automatically over a set period This is often required for time and motion studies security surveillance nature study etc The exposure and focus settings Manual or Auto will be according to the camera set tings at the time of exposure Interval setting 1 Press the MENU button on the grip 2 Turn the front control wheel until Interval appears 3 Press the DRIVE Enter button on the grip 4 Turn the front control wheel to access the options that are DRIVE a Fh Number of exposures the number of exposures re quired hl Interval duration the time interval between the expo sures The chosen symbol is indicated by a drop shadow 5 In Number of exposures turn the rear wheel to choose the number of exposures required 2 255 Number of exposures high Interval duration highlighted 6 In Interval duration turn the rear wheel to choose lighted 2 frames variation 5 seconds variation chosen as 1 second 1 hour chosen as option option 7 Press SAVE DRIVE button to save the setting 8 Press ENTER DRIVE button again from the Interval screen EXAMPLE to activate the function Press On AF button Note that this now reads Off and the line of text at the bottom of the screen reads Interval on DRIVE Half press the shutter release button to standby
124. oth arrowheads appear together If the focus cannot be established then both arrowheads flash Automatic focus setting Focus is correct when both arrowheads are visible together Focus Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals This manual is a provisional version only 29 is incorrect if only one arrowhead is visible If the focus cannot be established then both arrowheads flash CF Adapter The CF adapter is an optional accessory that allows virtually all C type lenses from the V system to be used on H system camera bodies This automatically expands the potential lens range for H cameras by more than a dozen different focal lengths The auto matic focusing system in the H camera can be used as a guide for manual focus setting Light is measured at full aperture with all lenses which produces aperture and shutter speed information display in the camera for manual setting With CFE lenses how ever a preset aperture is automatically transferred to the camera Shutter cocking is manual with all lenses and is swiftly carried out by an easily accessible lever This manual is a provisional version only Sensor unit amp Digital capture M22 million pixels for high end results W 3 operating and storage modes Direct shooting to Adobe DNG FlexColor worklow efficiency W Instant approval architecture The H system cameras were designed with digital photo graphy in mind right from the outset so the H2D is a nat
125. ou have at least one good example of each shot that you need There are two ways to set the browse filter Press and hold until the filter you want to use is shown by the indicator see also page 44 e Use the MAIN MENU gt Browse entry of the menu system See Filter for a detailed procedure Deleting by approval status There are many ways to delete images including one at a time and multiple delete by batch media and or approval status When deleting several images you first pick the medium or batch from which you want to delete and then use the MAIN MENU gt STORAGE gt Delete entry to specify the status of the images to delete You can choose to delete Allred status images from the selected batch or medium e Allred and yellow status images from the selected batch or medium Allimages from the selected batch or medium See MAIN MENU gt Delete for detailed procedures describing each of the delete op tions Setting the default status As outlined in Standard Instant Approval Workflow the camera normally works by assigning a green status to all images that pass a basic exposure test and a yellow status to all images that fail the test However you can change this behaviour if you prefer an alternative workflow You have the following options Auto works as described in Standard Instant Approval Workflow e Green gives all new images a green status regardless of the exposure warning Yellow g
126. ovide direct access to most functions in vestigate how you can exploit this excellent function to the full in a later section Feel for the stop down button positioned between the lens and the grip Press the AF button and then turn the front control wheel to change from AF single to AF continu ous to Manual to try out the differences in how the camera behaves in these different modes for example TASS ELE LAD Press the EXP button on the viewfinder and then turn the rear control wheel to change the metering H2p method to see the changes in sensitivity of the exposure meter lt 7 Quite simply just explore the camera for a little while to feel at home with the general handling and the idea of control buttons and wheels and LCD information etc The sooner you become accus tomed to moving the controls instinctively the sooner you will be able to effortlessly use the finesses on offer The remainder of this manual will slowly take you through stage for stage each feature and setting so that you can master this marvellous piece of photographic equipment and exploit it to the full The functions and options described in this manual refer to firmware version 9 1 0 and later Updates can be implemented through the FlexColor application The ability to update camera firmware is an advantage you should not forget to make full use of to maximize the capabilities of your H2D Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 9 This manual is a pr
127. ovisional version only Number of exposures highlighted 3 frames chosen as option Step highlighted 1 3 EV variation chosen as option EXAMPLE Screen after Bracketing setting acti vated indicating 3 frames remaining in a Standard Over Under sequence with no adjustment to the next frame Sequence highlighted Standard over under chosen as option PROFILES ESC EXAMPLE me gD Viewfinder display indicating no adjustment to next frame and three frames left in the sequence Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Bracketing setting The Bracketing function is set in the following manner 1 Press the MENU button 2 Turn the front control wheel until Bracketing appears 3 Press Enter DRIVE button on the grip 4 Turn the front control wheel to access the options that are Fal Number of Exposures the number of exposures required in the sequence EF Sequence the sequential order of the over or under exposures Step the amount of EV variation from the standard exposure setting A drop shadow will be displayed beneath the selected symbol for example i 5 In Fal turn the rear wheel to choose the number of frames required 2 3 0r 5 6 In k turn the rear wheel to choose one of four sequences A Standard Over Under B Standard Under Over C Over Standard Under D Under Standard Over 7 In turn the rear wheel to choose the amount of EV v
128. ovisional version only Function Control amp Display LCD display on camera LED display on viewfinder Mi OLED display on sensor unit W Upgradeable firmware W Rapidly accessible menu W Interactive display HM Customizable functions All functions and settings on the H2D are accessed and altered by the contro buttons and wheels on and around the grip aided visually by the LCD user interface Digital capture settings can be control led either by buttons on the sensor unit or through FlexColor on a tethered computer The information on the grip LCD is in menu format and has a great deal in common with those found in modern computers cell phones etc It is pixel based and therefore has a greater capacity to produce user friendly symbols Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 10 This manual is a provisional version only Below is an overview of the primary functions of the control wheels and buttons Some controls have dual or triple func tions according to the state of the menu or setting A full description can be found further on in this manual M UP button Raises and lowers mirror Can be reassigned to another function Remote release cord port For attaching a remote release cord electrical STOP DOWN button Stops down aperture to current setting Can be reassigned to an other function Shutter release button Activates camera and releases shutter FLASH CONTROL LOCK button L
129. peeds Here the choice is about the camera controls and their effect on the result or suitability for the subject Included in this choice is the type of auto mation too Manual for 100 user control Aperture priority Program etc for automated control Some methods and modes are much more suited to various situations and applications than oth ers while some depend to a greater degree on personal preference and ways of working A discus sion of the points to consider in this context is beyond the scope of this manual If you are not sure about choice please check in other general photographic literature for a fuller explanation Also check our website occasionally www hasselblad com for articles and discussions concerning such matters Remember that all exposure configurations are only applicable to the ISO setting in use Since the light measuring system is TTL filter factors lens extension extension ring factors etc are automatically taken into account for average purposes However some combinations of meth ods and equipment can cause slight discrepancies for various reasons and therefore for critical work you should make alternative exposures to suit personal preference Exposures are displayed on the grip LCD to within 1 1 2 and 1 3 EV tolerances dependent on setting This means that half stops are shown in a form that can differ from more traditional displays For example the position between t 8 and 1 11 is displa
130. photographic measurement standards see section on Mid grey 18 grey This does not imply however that it would automati cally be the preferred choice or be correct according to the desired result See section on Bracketing Main screen To simplify the descriptions reference is often made to a main screen regarding the menu Apart from default settings there is no standard setting in the normal sense and therefore you create your own standard which of course can be changed at any time The main screen is therefore the one you have currently created and is the one visible on the LCD when photographing except where a particular mode is in actual operation such as self timer for example TTL Through The Lens a literal description of the light measurement mechanics The advantage is that only the essential parts of the subject in front of the camera are included Accessories such as filters bellows close up rings converters etc that could affect exposure are also taken into account automatically with exposure evaluation for general purposes Time out This is the time interval that a temporary setting is maintained for before it automatically returns to the original setting default or custom Zone system The Zone System is a method of combined exposure calculation film development providing a great deal of tonal control It was originally devised by Ansel Adams the classic landscape pho
131. portion of the images currently shown Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 46 This manual is a provisional version only 3 You can now do the following as needed Use the navigator button to move the zoom area if you wish to inspect a differ ent part of the image Zoom further by pressing the zoom in button more times Zoom back out one step by pressing the zoom out button 4 When you are done press and hold the zoom out button to return to browsing at the standard zoom level Thumbnail views Preview thumbnails are small versions of each preview sized to fit either four or nine images on the screen at once Use them to get an overview of your work so far and to help find specific shots To see the thumbnails start with the standard preview display and press the zoom out button once to see four thumbnails or twice to see nine t When viewing thumbnails the selected image shows a blue border When an image is selected you can zoom in on it using the zoom in button or delete it using MAIN MENU gt STORAGE gt Delete see also MAIN MENU gt STORAGE gt Delete for a detailed procedure Use A and V to scroll the thumbnails when you have more shots than can be shown If you continue to zoom out beyond the nine thumb view you will come to the batch list and then to the media list You can use this to select the current medium and batch for browsing and for storing new images Seef Working wi
132. provisional version only 5 86 10 25 ft iS pees f n appi i 3 22 4441 2232 6 81015235 _ ft CORRES D O m IILI 3222 114 PY DEY a Lens focus setting too far beyond the distance of the subject framed by the central section in the viewfinder Focus setting too close for the distance of the subject framed by the central section in the viewfinder Focus setting correct Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 28 Depth of field calculation 7 There are two distance scales in feet and metres visible through the focus distance window on the upper part of the lens barrel There is also a central lens index mark and a depth of field scale The focusing distance is read off the chosen scale from the central lens index Depth of field can be calculated as follows 1 Focus the lens as required 2 Make an exposure reading auto or manual and note the aperture setting 3 Find the markings on either side of the central index that cor respond to the chosen aperture 4 From these two markings read off on the required lens dis tance scale the two corresponding distances 5 The depth of field at that particular aperture and focus set ting will be the area included between these two distances In the example given here the focusing distance is set at nearly 3 metres At an aperture of f 22 the depth of field would therefore extend from just over 2 m to approx 4 5 m Stop down dept
133. pted for use with the H2D should be connected to the hot shoe on the camera To change the balance between flash output and camera exposure requirements to produce a variety of effects use the exposure compensation function For various long exposure effects use the sync function To make flash exposure tests use the flash meas ure function To access the controls 1 Activate the camera and press the FLASH button once 2 Turn the front control wheel to set the amount of compensation required e from 3EV through 3EV press Clr AF button to clear the setting quickly if required Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 108 This manual is a provisional version only Example of viewfinder LCD display showing Flash set to Rear sync as well as IEV exposure compensation Red warning triangle and green LED flash symbol to left of viewfinder LCD display Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 3 Turn the rear control wheel to set normal sync flash triggered just after the shutter opens rear sync flash triggered just before the shutter closes flash measure with non TTL flash units or TTL units in Manual mode 4 The grip LCD shows the flash mode Normal or Rear in the standard display 5 When set to Flash Measure a specific screen requests you to press the AE L button in order to make a reading See below for details Integral flash The integral flash unit features the following sp
134. quence 4 Mirror Up Mirror Goes Down A drop shadow will be displayed beneath the selected symbol for example Hp 5 When Delay is highlighted Sxl turn the rear control wheel to choose a delay range from 2 60s in 1s intervals 6 Turn the front control wheel again to choose Delay Mirror Up Mirror Up Delay sequence Gg When highlighted turn the rear control wheel to choose Delay Mirror Up sequence Delay for set amount of time mirror raised exposure made Mirror Up Delay sequence Mirror raised delay for set amount of time exposure made 7 Turn the front control wheel again for Mirror goes down Mirror remains up 4 choice Turn the rear control wheel to choose l Mirror goes down Mirror returns to its normal position and the camera is made ready for the next exposure Mirror raised Mirror remains in raised position No image is visible in the viewfinder until M UP button pressed 8 Press On AF button Note that this now reads Off and the line of text at the bottom of the screen reads Self timer on 9 Press SAVE DRIVE button to save the setting 10 Press ENTER DRIVE button again from the Self Timer screen to activate the function 11 Click On AF button 12 Half press the shutter release button to standby mode for this function press the shutter release button again full press for activation or full press the shutter release for immediate activation
135. ra t 4 Aperture ctrl in Manual in Manual a Tes Tes Shutter speed Front wheel site Pe ese Pere Custom Settings Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 93 This manual is a provisional version only There are a number of more advanced features that while not necessarily used every day still remain immediately accessible through the menu system They provide the integral finesses that make the H2D a powerful and sophisticated tool to satisfy a variety of professional demands There are four main functions 1 Self timer 2 Bracketing 3 Interval timer 4 Settings 5 Digital described in a later revision of this manual An important point to remember is that certain options are only available when the relevant screen has been accessed For example in Self Timer the choice of delay mirror up or mirror up delay is only available by turning the rear control wheel lower row on display when the relevant function has been chosen by turning the front contro wheel upper row on display Self Timer options available 2 605 options available DELAY MIRROR UP or MIRROR UP DELAY options available MIRROR GOES DOWN or MIRROR REMAINS UP 1 Self timer The self timer allows a delay in the activation of the shutter and a change in sequence of the mirror movement Normally the mirror is raised before the shutter is tripped creat ing a pause between the two actions to minimize came
136. ra vibration However during this pause there will be no image in the viewfinder and no light metering available for any eventual exposure change Therefore the Self timer function can be set to a sequence where the delay is followed by the mirror being raised instead Normally the mirror will instantly return after an exposure but you can also choose a setting where the mirror remains raised The Self Timer can be set to provide virtually vibration free shutter release It can be used instead of a remote release cable cord device when split second timing is not critical The camera s exposure settings Manual or Auto will be according to the light metering requirements just prior to the mirror being raised so choose your method Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 94 This manual is a provisional version only Mirror sequence highlighted Delay first then mirror raised chosen as option Delay highlighted with drop shadow 10 seconds chosen Mirror down up highlighted Mirror down after exposure chosen as option DRIVE a PROFILES ESC Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 95 Self timer setting The Self timer function is set in the following manner 1 Press the MENU button on the grip 2 Turn the front control wheel until Self Timer appears 3 Press ENTER DRIVE button on the grip 4 Turn the front control wheel to access the options that are Delay E Mirror se
137. rear control wheel until it appears on the screen The space character is the empty space to the left of the exclamation mark top row furthest to the left Move the selector cursor with a combination of the front and rear control wheels until the desired character is highlighted Press the Sel AF button to save the character that will then appear in the text line along the lower part of the screen Continue with the same procedure until you have completed the line of characters and symbols Press the Save DRIVE button to store the new setting Changing text an example Here is an example of how to change existing text in this case the word Text to a copyright symbol plus a photographer s name Jens Karlsson See previous section 4 2 2 Image info for procedure description 1 2 3 4 nN 5 6 7 x 8 105 Start by accessing the Image info screen On the text row towards the bottom of the screen the text line cursor is auto matically placed to the right of the character that is to be changed Turn the front and rear control wheels to move the selector cursor until the X symbol is highlighted Press Sel AF button and the character will be erased Repeated pressing of Sel will progressively erase all the char acters in the line After erasing unwanted text turn the front and rear control wheels until the desired character is highlighted by the selec tor cursor i
138. rmly attached Failure to do so could cause an intermittent malfunction if the databus interface connections between the viewfinder and camera body are not positively secured To remove grasp the viewfinder in the right hand and while depressing the viewfinder release button lift the rear of the viewfinder up and away from the camera body Eyepiece adjustment No corrective lenses are needed to adjust the eyepiece to suit most requirements The diopter range is from 4 D to 2 5 D Eyeglass wearers can rapidly and accurately change the settings according to whether they wish to wear eyeglasses for viewing or not Personal eyepiece adjustments can be carried out by pointing the camera at the sky or similar smoothly toned area While holding the camera in your left hand you can with your right thumb turn the adjustment wheel until the markings on the viewfinder screen reach the optimum sharpness for your eyesight If you normally wear eyeglasses for distance viewing and intend to wear them for camera use then do not remove them for the above procedure If on the other hand you prefer to remove your eyeglasses for camera work then repeat the above procedure without wearing your eyeglasses Rubber eye cup Two rubber eye cups are available for the H2D The one supplied is suitable for users who do not intend to use eyeglasses when photographing The second shorter eye cup is for those who either prefer to position their eye further from
139. s The H2D will function equal ly well as an automatic point and shoot or as a total control ultra professional instrument The user manual is intended to be the standard reference manual In it you will find full user descriptions LCD charts specifications etc Take your time to learn the intricacies and potentials of the H2D Go at your own pace and ex plore the possibilities when you feel ready for the next step Results will be good from the word go that s guaranteed but when you want to make improvements or work more efficiently per haps the H2D can provide support The supreme Hasselblad potential is there it s up to you to exploit it Finally please check occasionally on the Hasselblad website www hasselblad com for any updates regarding user instructions changes news or other information concerning the H system If you have no Internet access please contact your Hasselblad dealer or distributor for the latest information Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 4 This manual is a provisional version only What s in the box Your new Hasselblad camera may have been supplied in kit form or as separate items There are a number of possible combi nations depending on factors such as offers bundles etc Please ensure that all the items noted on the accompanying packing information have been supplied and are correct Contact your Hasselblad dealer or distributor immediately if anything is missing or see
140. s and capabilities of the H system exceed the demands of most photo graphers This allows the system to expand and develop It s one of the reasons that so many professional photographers around the world are discovering or re discovering the creative and professional possibilities provided by the Hasselblad system The H system is the result of the most intensive technical development programme ever un dertaken by Hasselblad the most prestigious medium format camera manufacturer in the world It reflects an unprecedented wealth of knowledge and experience tightly interwoven with the latest technological developments that combined to produce an unrivalled world class creative tool for the discerning photographer Hasselblad had its beginnings during the last fifty years of the last millennium Within twenty years it was present as mankind took the first small step on the moon Now Hasselblad makes its own giant leap forwards into the future A new foundation on which to build ensuring the utmost in image quality handling and versatility resulting from the most reliable and effi cient solutions to meet photographers expectations The H system presents a list of features coloured by superlatives What was once considered optional is now integral The potential of this outstanding professional equipment straight out of the box is tremendous But there is no trade off in quality for the sake of the latest technology The three pillars of
141. s been made automatically the camera reverts immediately to manual focus control when the User button is released Therefore you can recompose the picture without having to maintain pressure on the release button in order to retain the newly automatically made focus setting Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals This manual is a provisional version only Drive There are two drive modes Single and Continuous accessed by press ing the DRIVE button on the grip Single In Single mode an exposure is made when the shutter release but ton is pressed and the camera is made ready for the next exposure To make the next exposure however you must first release the shutter release button and then press again In camera active mode 1 Press the DRIVE button on the grip 2 Turn the front contro wheel to Single 3 Press Save to store the setting Continuous In Continuous mode the camera automatically makes exposures and makes ready for the next exposure in a continuous manner as long as you maintain pressure on the shutter release In camera active mode 1 Press the DRIVE button on the grip 2 Turn the front control wheel to Continuous 3 Press Save to store the setting 89 This manual is a provisional version only ON OFF PROFILES ESC DRIVE Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 90 Profiles The profiles feature allows rapid access to pre determined combinations of settings
142. saved actions when making settings changes SAVED NOT SAVED Quick save half press shutter release button Escape press ESC button PROFILES ESC button Save press save button DRIVE button Exit press exit button FLASH button Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 13 This manual is a provisional version only Viewfinder LCD Typical viewfinder display Note the LEDs will only be visible when activated by the camera or a setting The information in brackets describes this particular example Exposure method indication Aperture setting Exposure compensation Metering method setting aperture priority mode f 5 6 setting reminder symbol Centre weighted TT IN emkk A4 83 gt lt OES Warning triangle Exposure compensation setting Shutter speed setting Exposure counter LED 40 7 EV 1 30 second Some examples of various viewfinder LCD screens visible with standard settings and when specific control buttons are pressed Standard settings Normal screen Normal screen in AE lock state Normal screen with Xxposure compensation Ha OOF Flash mode Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 14 This manual is a provisional version only Menu charts general Throughout this manual you will find charts to explain the steps and procedures required to alter the various settings These charts are laid out to graphically illustrate in a simple manner how to n
143. se until it clicks into place Remove the front lens cap by pinching together the two retaining clips and attach the lens shade to lens by aligning the indexes and turning the shade clockwise a quarter turn Remove the top protective cover from the viewfinder screen location on the camera body by lifting a corner Remove the protective cover from the viewfinder by depress ing the viewfinder release button Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals This manual is a provisional version only 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 While holding the viewfinder at a slight angle locate the front section into place on the front edge of the viewfinder screen recess in the camera body ensuring the central locat ing lug and databus interface are positioned correctly Swing the viewfinder downwards and press firmly until it clicks into place Ensure that both sides of the viewfinder are seated correctly Point the camera at a smooth toned area Turn the eyesight adjustment dial until you achieve optimum sharpness of the markings on the viewfinder screen Open the card holder cover on the sensor unit by insert ing your fingernail into the slot at the front of the door and swinging it open Hold the compact flash card so that the connector holes face into the slot in the sensor unit with the brand label facing in the same direction as the sensor unit preview screen Gently press the card into the slot If you e
144. sing assist light on the grip is automati cally activated Aperture and shutter control is set via the control wheels on the camera grip As a general rule lens shades should always be fitted to achieve optimum performance Protective filters UV Sky should also be considered at least when working outdoors in harsh conditions See Accessories section for information about the CF Adapter that allows the use of C type lenses from the Hasselblad V system Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 26 This manual is a provisional version only Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 27 Parts and components 1 Lens shade index Manual focus ring Focusing distance scales Depth of field scales Lens index moO gt Attaching a lens 2 3 Remove the front protective cover on the camera body by depressing the lens release button and keeping it depressed while turning the cover counter clockwise Remove the rear lens cap by unscrewing it in a counter clockwise direction Align the index on the lens with the index on the camera body and rotate the lens clockwise bayonet fitting until it clicks into place Removing a lens Depress the lens release button and keep it depressed while rotat ing the lens counter clockwise until it stops and lift it out Replace protective caps on the lens immediately and on the camera body if necessary If you try to rotate the lens before you press the lens release button it might loc
145. sing screen When light levels are too low or the contrast of the subject is too low auxiliary illumination situated on the top of the grip is automatically activated if desired The operative distance is approximately six metres from the camera Alternatively a suitable attached flash unit that has a similar facility a Metz 54 70 for example can also be used instead This feature can be altered in settings see under Custom options AF assist light The autofocus range on the HC 4 120 Macro lens can be limited by a specific setting on the camera allowing for near range far range or full range This only appears on the grip LCD together with this particular lens Single Shot At Single Shot setting AF S the shutter release will be blocked until the camera finds the optimum focus setting This ensures that no exposures can be made that are not finely focused However this delay will normally be only a fraction of a second in good lighting conditions with a clear focusing pattern Note though that in this mode the lens will focus at a distance and will remain focused at that distance while pressure remains on the shutter release button In this way you can focus on a nearby object for example temporarily positioned within the focusing zone on the viewing screen and then without releasing pressure on the shutter release button recompose knowing that the focus remains on the object chosen even though it is now outside the focusing zone
146. sk is shown 3 Either move on to another setting by using the navigator but ton or press the menu EXIT button to exit the menu system and keep your setting Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 73 This manual is a provisional version only ISO White Bal Media Browse Storage gt EXIT MAIN MENU User Interface P Miscellaneous B Default EXIT SETTINGS Interface About EXIT MISCELLANEOUS About H2D Serial number 79812019 Firmware revision 142 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 74 The About box Occasionally Hasselblad may release updates to the internal soft ware of the sensor unit this is called firmware These updates may fix small errors and or add new features You will probably receive additional assistance from Hasselblad technical support if and when a new update is available In this case it may be im portant to know the serial number and current firmware revision of your sensor unit To find this out 1 Select MAIN MENU gt SETTINGS gt MISCELLANEOUS gt About See also Navigating the Menu System or details about how to find this setting 2 Press gt to open the About dialog which shows the serial number and firmware version 3 When you are done reading the information press the menu EXIT button to return to the MISCELLANEOUS menu Either move on to another setting by using the navigator but ton or press the menu E
147. sories for the H1 H2 series camera except film magazines and digital backs Provided with two M5 threads and an electrical connector for accessories A large number of the H2D s functions can be customized by the photographer to suit specific styles or situations through the built in menu system Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 118 User interface Battery grip rechargeable 7 2 V Battery charger Li ion 7 2 VDC External dimensions Weight SENSOR UNIT Sensor size Sensor dimensions Image size Shooting mode 16 bit colour ISO speed range Longest shutter speed Image storage Storage capacity Battery type Capture rate Colour display Histogram feedback Acoustic feedback File format Software Platform support Host connection type Operating temperature This manual is a provisional version only Both basic and advanced functions are set using buttons and control wheels on the camera body in conjunction with the grip and viewfinder graphic interface LED s Sensor unit menu visible and controllable from unit s OLED and from FlexColor on a tethered computer Li ion type 7 2 V 1850 mAh output Uses DV charge termination technique to prevent over charging 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz input 6 0 7 9 VDC 800mA output Complete camera with 2 8 80 mm lens 153x131x213mm 6 0x5 2x84ins WxHxL Complete camera with Li lon battery and CF card 2175g 4lb 12oz 22 Mpixels 4080 x 5440 pixels 36 7
148. ss On Off button The ON OFF button can be depressed in two different ways which in turn cause different results This distinction is referred to in the text as clicking and pressing Clicking is a very rapid depressing of the button with immediate release whereas pressing is a longer depression of the button with maintained pressure EV Exposure Value It represents the standard photographic notation within exposure control For example if you change the aperture on a lens from f 11 to f 8 you will increase the exposure by LEV Similarly if you change the shutter speed from 1 15s to 1 60s you will decrease the exposure by 2EV A change in EV can therefore represent a change in aperture shutter speed or a mixture of both It is a simpler and more useful way of referring to the essential effective combination when making exposure settings without referring to the implications and sometimes confusing aspects of specific shutter speeds or apertures Asa practical example if you are using exposure compensation the settings are in EV s often referred to as stops in older de scriptions or fractions of EVs or stops Therefore an exposure compensation of 1EV for example will provide one stop over exposure and similarly an exposure compensation of 1 2EV for example will provide a half stop underexposure See the chart in this manual for cross reference of EVs and their aperture shutter speed equivalents
149. sure is auto matically adjusted to create a true exposure setting See Appendix Glossary of Terms for full explanation On allows the adjustment Off retains the normal setting 100 This manual is a provisional version only Spot mode 12 Normal Zone Determines how the camera behaves when set to Spot Mode Normal makes the camera behave in the same fashion as when set to Average or Centre Weighted Zone makes the camera behave in the same fashion as the Hasselblad 205FCC That is the central spot is placed over a particular area of the subject and the AE L button is pressed The exposure is then calculated assuming that the metered area is 18 grey or Zone 5 and is indicated on the LCD as Zone 5 see Appendix Glossary of Terms Alternatively the area can be reassigned to another zone by turning the rear control wheel Then when the camera is moved the areas within the central spot are indicated by their zone values Focus aid in MF 13 Half press Always Off Sets how the focus aid arrowhead LED sym bols appear in the viewfinder display in manual focus mode Half press makes them visible when the shutter release button is pressed half way Always makes them visible all of the time when camera is active Off disables them completely AF assist light 14 Camera Ext flash Off Allows projection of light pattern to assist the autofocus system in poor light or low contras
150. t sweep Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 76 4 This manual is a provisional version only Finally check if the IR filter has been properly cleaned either by visual inspection or by mounting the sensor unit to the camera and making a shot If further cleaning is needed repeat cleaning procedure Cleaning with an E Wipe E wipes are individually packed wet tissues 1 2 3 4 Tear at the notch to break seal Remove e wipe from its packaging and continue without delay Fold the tissue to match the width of the IR filter Apply firm pressure using two or three fingers at the edge of the wipe to ensure an even firm contact with filter surface Wipe the surface in one unbroken motion Z Note Donotuse same side of the e wipe twice as you will be likely to reapply any particles 5 removed in the first pass Finally check if the IR filter has been properly cleaned either by visual inspection or by mounting the sensor unit to the camera and making a shot If further cleaning is needed repeat cleaning procedure Cleaning the housings If the camera becomes dirty clean it with a soft clean cloth lightly moistened with water only Do not use any other solvents and do not allow water to get Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 77 This manual is a provisional version only Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 78 This manual is a provisional version only Light Metering amp E
151. t situations Camera sets the integral AF assist illumination to be always ac tive External flash activates the AF assist illumination projected by a suitable attached external flash unit When detached however the integral system is automatically used Off sets the AF assist illumination to remain always inactive Rear wheel quick adjust 15 e Yes e No Allows rear control wheel to make a rapid EV adjustment or EV compensation in auto exposure mode Yes turns the setting on By turning the rear control wheel the ad justment is made and appears on both LCDs as a symbol between the shutter speed and aperture values The amount of deviation also appears above the scale to the left of the aperture value on the viewfinder LCD No turns the function off completely Control lock 16 All controls Wheels Off Sets the amount of locking used when the Control Lock button is pressed Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals All controls locks control wheels and buttons Wheels locks only control wheels They remain operable in any setting mode however Off disables lock function Beeper 17 On Off Sets the audible beeper signal On enables the signal Off disables the signal Show histogram 18 e Yes e No Sets whether a histogram of a digital expo sure appears on the LCD after exposure Only for use together with digital backs that support this feature Yes enables the setting
152. tails It also acts as the SAVE and ENTER buttons for many other settings Front control wheel E The front and rear control wheels are turned to make changes in exposure settings in the main screen as well as to access the various loop sections of the menu for settings The effect of the wheels direction is programmable MENU button F Accesses the first level of the menu for settings changes Illumination button G Press to illuminate the LCD Remains active until camera enters standby mode ON OFF PROFILES ESC button H Press the button for a half second to activate the camera The H2D start up logo will ap pear and then the main screen After a few seconds customizable the camera will enter Standby mode A press of the button will turn the camera off completely whereas a quick click on the button will access the Profiles section of the menu from the main screen Note the difference in results between a long press and a quick click of the this button Rear control wheel The front and rear control wheels are turned to make changes in exposure settings on the main screen as well as to access the various loop sections of the menu for settings Acts as quick access exposure compensation control The effect of the wheels direction is programmable Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 16 This manual is a provisional version only On the rear of the grip as well as the rear control wheel there are a
153. te when the current storage medium is full red status images will be deleted one at a time to make room for new shots You can continue shooting until no red status images remain if you then try to take additional new shots you will get a medium full message Current approval status green and browse filter setting show all Image File Name Green images start with A yellow with B and red with C gp Press the approve button to Show all change the status of the currently selected image Show green and yellow only iss fo Zoo SE Show green only os am oo oe gp Press and hold the approve button to scroll through the browse filter settings release when your preferred setting is shown Show yellow only Show red only One of the greatest advantages of digital photography compared to film is that it costs no more to shoot 100 images that it does to shoot one Photographers therefore tend to take many more pictures when shooting digitally By assigning approval levels as you work it can be much easier to sort through and select images when you get back to your computer Standard Instant Approval workflow The standard method of working with the Instant Approval Architecture is as follows 1 Take a shot 2 The camera analyzes the shot to find out if it seems to be over or underexposed If it suspects a problem it does the following Provides audio feedback by making a warning sound which immediately
154. te a single full colour image The H2D can store captured images in three ways e Untethered directly onto a CF card e Tethered via a FireWire cable onto a Hasselblad Image Bank CF e Tethered via a FireWire cable onto a computer hard disk The sensor unit has its own controls and graphic interface in the form of a bright and clear OLED The built in digital light meter with full histogram display and audio exposure warnings helps to ensure a perfect exposure When using the camera tethered in a studio you can control all the dig ital aspects of camera operation from a computer using the FlexColor image capturing software See the FlexColor Software Reference manual for details Sensor Unit Physical Features Safety catch A Used when removing the sensor unit CCD and IR filter B This is the light sensitive element which is positioned behind a permanently mounted IR filter Usually this assembly will either be inside the camera or protected by plastic cover Always be very careful not to touch or scratch the surface of the filter when it is exposed and to replace the plastic cover whenever the sensor unit is not mounted to a camera 4 WARNING never attempt to remove the glass filte you will probably ruin the CCD if you do so See special section for cleaning FireWire connector C Insert a FireWire 800 cable here to connect the sensor unit to a computer or Image Bank CF Mounting plate D This plate
155. ted and visible and is back lit for optimum visibility This LCD also duplicates much information visible on the grip LCD for immediate checking In addition to the LCD there are four LEDs providing general warnings flash and focus information The viewfinder also features a pop up fill flash unit for added convenience The viewfinder requires no batteries as it is supplied with power from the camera body and can be easily and quickly removed Please see section on Flash for full details See the Camera Body section for details about the viewfinder screen The exposure compensation button and exposure mode button are described in the Function Control section Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 24 This manual is a provisional version only Parts amp Components A Rubber eye cup E Exposure method mode button B Hot shoe F Integral flash unit C Eyesight adjustment wheel G Flash unit button D Exposure compensation button H Viewfinder release button Attaching and removing the viewfinder While holding the viewfinder at a slight angle and resting it on the top of the camera slide the viewfinder forward until the front locating pin is in position in the recess in the front edge of the viewfinder screen aperture on camera body Press the rear part of the viewfinder firmly downwards until it clicks into place Ensure that both sides of the viewfinder are seated correctly and that it has been fi
156. ter speed and the aperture indication fig 2 on the grip LCD and viewfinder LCD to confirm the status Press the AE L button again to unlock toggle function In the locked setting the aperture and shutter speed become in terlocked In this way a new aperture shutter combination that still represents the same EV can be rapidly chosen For example if you set the shutter at 1 125s and the aperture at f 8 and lock them together you can access new EV equivalent combinations of for example 1 30s a f 16 or 1 500s at f 4 just by moving the front control wheel In practice this means you could for example in auto mode posi tion the metering area spot setting over an area in the subject that you determine to be equivalent to a mid grey and lock it with the AE L button You can then recompose the picture with the metering zone positioned over an area much brighter or darker while still retaining the original exposure setting and choose a new combination of aperture and shutter speed settings b The AE L button also allows the spot metering function to make tonal comparison readings and brightness range checks When the AE L button is pressed the metered area is saved as a mid grey When the spot area is then placed over another part of the scene the new area is then compared to the saved area and the difference can be read off the scale seen in the viewfinder For example in a landscape situation you could meter the foreground lock the
157. ter with your fingers e Keepall foreign objects out of the CCD opening Store your sensor unit away from moisture and excessive heat Please see Technical Specifications for complete operational and storage requirements e Protect your sensor unit from impact do not drop it e Keep the original shipping boxes for storage Cleaning the CCD Infrared Filter If you see dark or coloured spots or lines in your images then you may need to clean the outer surface of sensor unit s infrared IR filter In most cases the careful use of com pressed air will be adequate but sometimes small particles will get stuck to the surface of the IR filter requiring for a more thorough cleaning involving either fluid or wipes For a good safe cleaning follow descriptions below gt WARNING never attempt to remove the glass filter from the front of the CCD you will probably ruin the CCD if you do so If dust manages to get between the IR filter and CCD please contact your Hasselblad dealer for assistance Basic Cleaning Procedure 1 Discharge any static electricity that may have built up on your body by touching the sensor unit housing 2 Remove the sensor unit from your camera body or remove the protective CCD filter cover see also Setting Up if you are not sure how to remove the sensor unit and or cover 3 Clean the outside surface of IR Filter by spraying it with clean compressed air If this is not enough then use one o
158. th Media and Batches for details Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 47 This manual is a provisional version only iti i ee T A Aperture Shutter 10 Motteriing Exp mode Mi Exp adjust Me i MENU hOoo0oo2 10 D 7 Preview Modes Choosing the Preview mode You can use the view mode button to cycle through the available preview modes The preview screen works in several different modes e Standard preview shows a preview image surrounded by a display of few important settings e Histogram shows a preview image overlaid with a histogram e Histogram and full details shows a preview image overlaid with both a histogram and camera setting details e Battery saver turns off the screen but you can still use the menus and take pictures e Full screen preview shows the preview only with no frame or settings information To cycle through the various modes press the view mode button on the front panel The order is circular as listed above Each mode is described in detail in the sub sections below Regardless of the current mode if you zoom in on the image or zoom out to the thumbnails the display reverts to showing the standard preview frame which shows information about the current image and camera settings around the edges When you return to the standard zoom level however you will then also return to your last selected preview mode Note that the screen can also operate in
159. that represents the number of actions taken by that component Please note that even a completely new camera will have registered actions as these occur dur ing testing before delivery 7 Press the Next DRIVE button to display the software ver sion for each item Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 106 This manual is a provisional version only Flash W Sync at all shutter speeds to 1 800s W Integral fill flash SCA 3002 compatible W Flash measure capability W Rear sync capability The H system meets professional demands for a variety of situa tions where flash is required It includes an integral flash primarily intended for fill flash use but strong enough for simple close work Combined with an adapter and a portable unit H cameras can exploit the automatic features offered by Metz and other top names in the field for powerful and reliable solutions When in the studio the H system is capable of providing flash me tering for maximum control and security Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 107 This manual is a provisional version only The H2D can be used together with most flash units in manual mode However to make use of a TTL automatic function you must ensure the flash unit is compatible with the SCA 3002 system Connection is either by the PC socket or by the hot shoe see warning note below The viewfinder houses an integral fill flash with a guide number of 12 and features
160. that the safety cover is in place It snaps into place and is removed by pulling outwards and upwards on the locking clip as in the illustration The battery charger 5 6 The battery charger unit is supplied with five plug attachments to suit various types of domestic electrical sockets available worldwide Other types of socket will require a domestic socket converter Attach the chosen plug fig 6 by sliding it into position ensuring that the two electrical contact prongs on the charger correctly enter the two contact sockets on the plug attachment Removal is by the reverse procedure Please note the Battery charger BC H Li ion 7 2 VDC 3053568 is designed for use with Battery grip rechargeable 7 2V units only Charging the battery 7 6 With the battery grip removed from the camera insert the jack plug from the battery charger into the socket fig 6 on the bat tery grip Insert the battery charger into a standard 100 240V 50 60 Hz domestic socket The red LED indicator on the battery charger signifies the following On not flashing battery is charging Slow flashing 0 8 Hz charging is complete and condition is being maintained Or occasionally Rapid flashing 3 Hz deeply discharged battery is charging with reduced current Please note that rapid flashing of the LED indicator is not to be expected The battery will not normally be so deeply discharged because the camera will shut down automatically before compl
161. there is no ac tual standard setting in the normal sense and therefore you cre ate your own standard which of course can be changed at any time The main screen is therefore the one you have currently created and is the one visible on the LCD when photographing except where a particular mode is in actual operation such as self timer for example Use front control wheel direction depends on user setting Use rear control wheel direction depends on user setting Press button or turn wheel MENU button on the grip Choose ENTER by pressing DRIVE button on grip Choose ON by pressing AF button on grip Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 15 Choose Save by pressing DRIVE button on grip The new setting will be saved and cho sen action can be carried out Setting will be retained until changed Functions in loop on menu A loop means that the available func tions on that particular branch of the menu can be successively accessed in either direction of the control wheels without a break in flow That is you could turn the wheel clockwise or anticlockwise to arrive at the desired function Main direction of path through menu The main path traces step by step the path that has to be taken through the various branches of the menu tree as they appear on the LCD to reach the relevant functions This manual is a provisional version only Shutter release button A This button h
162. ttachment and removal of the camera The camera is firmly held in an exact and repeatable position Two integrated spirit levels make horizontal positioning of the camera easy The Tripod quick coupling H fits 1 4 and 3 8 tripod threads and has a safety catch Support strap H 3053623 Improves comfort and security with hand held photography Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Camera strap H 3053616 Extra wide camera strap with anti slip backing Focusing screen HS grid 3043310 Spherical Acute Matte D type with grid and q central markings for spot 7 5 mm and AF metering area Grid provides aid in technical architectural and other detail photography 3043305 Spherical Acute Matte D type Central markings A for spot 07 5 mm and AF metering area Supplied with all H2D camera bodies __J CF Adapter Focusing screen HS standard 3043500 The CF adapter allows virtually all lenses from the V system to be used on H system camera bodies This automatically expands the potential lens range for H cameras by more than a dozen different focal lengths Proshade V H 60 95 3040740 An adjustable bellows lens shade that pro vides highly efficient protection against stray light Its compact flat folding design saves space in the equipment case With adapters fits all H lenses and virtually all V system lenses Als
163. tting The faster the shutter opens and closes the less this influence will be It is also follows that the influence will be greater on shorter shutter speeds With the lens at full aperture largest opening the amount of light at the film plane appears as illustrated by the blue curve in the diagram The effective shutter speed then becomes T1 If the lens is now closed down by one stop the amount of light appears as illustrated by the red dashed curve The effective shutter speed is now increased to T2 which is longer that T1 The result is that the exposure is not reduced by exactly one stop LEV however but slightly less At the shorter shutter speeds the exposure error can be as much as 0 5 0 8 EV The True exposure mode can compensate for this exposure error since the behaviour of the shutter is a known and predictable factor At shutter speeds of 1 150 second or shorter faster the camera will shorten the shutter speed to compensate as illustrated by the green dashed curve At the fastest shutter speeds however it is not possible to adjust the shutter speed and so the aperture is adjusted instead Although it is probably an infrequently used combination please note nevertheless that the fastest shutter speed minimum aperture combination cannot be adjusted by True exposure 116 This manual is a provisional version only Automatic exposure P amp Pv Mode EV 1 4 35 80 210 P Mode 50 120 150 50
164. u system on the sensor unit are disabled The sensor unit will take power from the FireWire cable if it is available not all computers supply power here notably laptops This will help conserve the battery power of the H2D However you must still have a charged battery connected to the H2D the camera body requires this battery in order to operate When initiating a shot from FlexColor the computer sends a signal to the sensor unit which triggers the shutter and strobe lights if any The sensor unit then sends the image back over the FireWire connection to the computer where it is displayed on the screen and saved as a 16 bit per color 3f file in the currently selected folder of the computer hard disk 3f is a proprietary Hasselblad format for storing raw captures It contains the complete raw image exactly as it was captured by the camera plus technical details that enable FlexColor to process and display the image correctly It furthermore stores a complete history of the FlexColor settings that you have applied to each image and stores meta data such as camera settings image name photographer copyright etc The 3f format is similar to the DNG format used by the sensor unit when it saves images to its internal card external hard disk or ImageBank CF When you load images into FlexColor from the camera or external media the DNG files are converted into 3f format If you prefer not to use FlexColor then you can work with th
165. ub menu 5 Press gt to open the USER INTERFACE menu 6 Use A and V to select the Language entry which shows the current language setting At this point you will use the and or buttons to choose a setting for the selected entry e When you are done press the menu EXIT button again to close the menu Note also that the menu and approval buttons are situated just outside the bottom left and bottom right corners of the screen As you work through the various menu entries the screen shows a label for each of these buttons In the text we therefore give the generic name for the button and the screen name For example we will refer to the menu MENU button the menu EXIT button or the approval OK button 1S0 White Bal Media Browse Storage gt Settings gt EXIT MAIN MENU This manual is a provis Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 55 ional version only Menu system overview The main menu contains those settings that you will need to access most often as you work on an assignment It also provides sub menus that give you access to all other settings most of which you will need less often The ISO Setting You are able to set the light sensitivity of the camera to match an equivalent ISO rating for standard film The light meter inside the camera body will use this setting when making automatic exposure calculations for aperture and or shutter settings The ISO rating can
166. ural development within the world famous H system Seamless integration and consequently increased efficiency and improved workflow are the results of such a design that features shared information visible on the LCDs OLED as well as a shared battery for example FlexColor the image processing software that is included can take advantage of the information that is stored with each capture both for future reference and for enhanced process ing to fine tune optical characteristics for example FlexColor also provides for tethered use allowing digital cap ture control directly from the computer HC lenses were also formulated to meet the very high de mands made by digital sensors which they do with ease Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 30 This manual is a provisional version only Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 31 The sensor unit houses the CCD the digital capturing component of the H2D camera This light sensitive element is called an area array CCD charge coupled device which acts as computer readable elec tronic film The surface of the CCD has 22 million light sensitive areas each of which creates a pixel in your final digital image In a colour digital image each pixel has three colour components red green and blue abbreviated RGB The pixels in the sensor unit s CCD are filtered to create three images one of each colour which are later combined by the software to crea
167. ure Control Metering method Exposure method Manual exposure mode Automatic exposure mode AE L button Exposure compensation General Functions Power ON Power Standby Power OFF Manual focus Manual focus mode Autofocus override in manual mode Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 2 30 32 34 35 36 37 37 38 40 43 46 48 51 52 53 55 63 65 67 68 71 73 75 76 79 80 81 81 82 83 84 85 86 86 86 86 87 87 Autofocus Single Shot Continuous Autofocus mode Drive Single Continuous Profiles Making a profile Changing a profile name Advanced Features General overview of camera menu Self Timer Bracketing Interval Settings Custom Options Customizable button function list Image Info System status Flash Flash measure Optional Accessories Appendix Glossary Technical specifications Equipment care service and guarantee 87 87 88 88 89 89 89 90 90 91 92 93 94 96 98 99 99 103 104 106 107 110 113 114 118 122 This manual is a provisional version only HASSELBLAD Congratulations Welcome to the Hasselblad H System The H2D adds the ability to utilize the latest advancements in digital backs increased mo bility integrated power and improved image quality The H2D is the most advanced digital medium format photography platform on the market today and a worthy addition to the famed Hasselblad line The specification
168. ure requirements of the camera will dominate which might produce slow shutter speeds indoors for example requiring the use of a tripod If on the other hand you select P or Pv instead then a shutter speed of 1 60 or faster is automatically chosen by the camera enabling you to hand hold When using flash close up or when using larger aperture settings remember that the flash unit s output has a specific minimum duration which might still be too great for correct exposure Read the unit s output specifications for further information regarding any potential restrictions You can use the flash metering capability with external flash units of all kinds TTL flashes must be set to Manual mode Rear sync is a useful feature used either for effect or to produce a more natural look when combining long exposures involving light trails and flash When using suitable dedicated units compatible with SCA3002 adjustments are made automatically and governed by the settings on the camera This applies to whether the flash unit is set to TTL or whether it is set to its own integral metering system A Control of either the integral flash unit or separate SCA3002 compatible flash unit re garding the two functions exposure compensation and shutter sync is via the grip The flash measure function can be used for flash units that are not SCA 3002 compatible or for SCA 3002 compatible units at manual setting L Only flash units specially ada
169. utton to 4 2 2 Text On the left side of the screen there is a small box frame con taining an X symbol and two arrow symbols By turning the front control wheel the selector cursor will enter the box and by turning the rear control wheel the selector cursor will move up and down When the X in the box is highlighted and the Sel AF button is pressed the character highlighted in the text line lower down the screen will be deleted When an arrow in the box is highlighted the text line cursor moves along the text line in the arrow s direction moving past every character with every click on the Sel AF button to the desired position The highlighted character in the text line can then be replaced by a new character chosen by moving the selector cursor out of the box positioning it over the new char acter to highlight it and then pressing the Sel AF button By turning the front control wheel the cursor moves horizontally By turning the rear control wheel the cursor moves verti cally and introduces all available characters by scrolling the screen So to write and store the characters proceed as follows You can firstly clear an unwanted line of text by highlighting the X symbol in the box and repeatedly pressing the Sel AF button This manual is a provisional version only Ha 6 oa e Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 2 3 4 5 Find the character you want by scrolling with the
170. way other than changing the plug attachment This manual is a provisional version only Low battery i Viewfinder screen showing composition frame marking Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 22 Reserve lithium battery grip 9 10 11 The reserve lithium battery grip is attached and removed in the same manner as the rechargeable grip Press the red battery cassette retaining button inwards on the holder to release the battery cassette fig 9 Load three CR 123 lithium or equivalent into the cassette ensuring the polarity of each battery is correctly oriented see the markings on the batteries and the cassette fig 10 11 Re insert the cassette into the battery holder ensuring that it is seated properly in place and that the red button returns fully into the locked position Holding the battery holder flat against the grip and aligning the two upper lugs with the slot in the grip slide it back into position as far as it will go Swing back the battery holder retaining lever as far as it will go into the locked position Battery life 12 13 Battery life is dependent on a number of variable factors and therefore cannot be exactly predicted If the camera is left in the active state instead of standby for long periods for example then battery life will be reduced A low battery state is indicated as a symbol on the grip LCD fig 12 When the batteries are almost completely exhausted a warning
171. xchanged without the use of special tools or adjustment procedures Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 19 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals This manual is a provis 20 ional version only Carrying strap 1 2 The carrying strap is attached by firstly withdrawing the safety collar The hook is then freed and attached to the strap lug fig 1 Slide back the safety collar fig 2 to ensure the hook remains in the locked position between the small protruding lugs The collar is purposely a tight fit and might need some effort to slide Rechargeable battery grip 3 4 The H2D requires battery power for all actions Being a completely digital camera there is naturally no mechanical reserve facility It is therefore advisable to keep the reserve grip complete with fresh lithium batteries handy if you do not use a spare rechargeable grip As is the case with most batteries problems might be encountered when used in very low temperatures In this situation it is advisable to keep the reserve in an inside pocket for example to maintain them near body temperature The Battery grip rechargeable 7 2V 3043348 is the standard power source for the H2D camera Remove it from the camera by depressing the battery holder button and simultaneously swinging the battery holder retaining lever down until it stops Pull battery grip downwards If you intend to store the battery grip separately from the camera you should ensure
172. xposure Control WE Three metering methods W Five exposure methods Extremely accurate light metering The light metering system is capable of selective sensitiv ity producing three reflective metering methods Average Centre weighted and Spot All methods are measured in in crements of 1 12 EV Information transfer is rapid and auto matic ensuring consistently correct exposure settings even in difficult and changeable lighting situations Light measurement is made through the lens TTL by the AE viewfinder and exposure is controlled manually or automat ically by the control wheels and or settings The information is visible on both the grip LCD and the viewfinder LCD A great deal of control is available ranging from 100 manual through to sophisticated fully automatic by way of the various exposure methods Manual Aperture priority Shutter priority Program and Program variable Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 79 This manual is a provisional version only Light metering and exposure control Two primary factors have to be considered when making exposure control choice namely meter ing method and exposure method Metering method determines in which manner the light measurement is made and how much of the image is taken into account Average Centre Weighted and Spot Exposure method involves the parameters and deciding factors about how the light measure ment is translated into aperture and shutter s
173. y connected the external disk to the computer with a FireWire cable and then copying the files using the file system See your ImageBank CF or hard disk documentation for details Transferring to an external hard disk or ImageBank CF The H2D enables you to work in the field shooting to the internal card and then transfer images to an external hard disk even if you do not have a computer with you In this way you can combine the total flexibility of shooting without any external connections with the massive storage capacity of an external hard disk When the internal card gets full just connect the camera to a FireWire hard disk or ImageBank CF transfer the images clear the card and return to shooting The process is nearly as fast 1 Use a FireWire cable to connect the sensor unit to the external disk and turn both units on 2 On the sensor unit open the menu and select MAIN MENU gt STORAGE gt Copy See also Copying Images from a Card for a detailed description of how to use the menu system to do this 3 All batches from the internal card are then copied to the external disk A new folder is created for each copy so you will never overwrite previous copies even if they con tain identical images Images are not automatically deleted from the card after copying If you want to delete some or all images to free up some space then use MAIN MENU gt STORAGE gt Delete See also MAIN MENU gt STORAGE gt Delete Downloade
174. yed as f9 5 and likewise the position between 1 30s and 1 60s is displayed as 45 Therefore a display showing 79 5 45 simply means t 9 5 at 1 45 second The appearance of an s after the shutter speed signifies whole seconds so for example 45s on the display signifies an exposure time of 45 seconds not 1 45 Metering method There are three metering methods available All three are reflective methods measuring the light reflected off various selected parts of the subject according to method and are through the lens TTL These have the following designations with their respective LCD symbols Ayers ee Average 45 x 37 mm 70 Centre weighted e spot Average Commonly used for average light situations where there is no particular dominance of light or dark areas across the tonal range Takes into account approximately 95 of the image seen in the viewfinder Centre weighted 23 x 20 mm 20 Centre weighted Emphasises the central section of the focusing screen equivalent to approxi mately 25 of the image This provides a balanced assessment and is a typical choice where the main subject is in the centre of the image Spot The sensitive area is equivalent to approximately 2 5 of the image area the central spot on the viewfinder screen Any parts of the image outside of this area will not affect the exposure reading This provides a very accurate measurement of specific tones Typic
175. ze yourself with the H2D and its various controls Note the difference between along press a short press and a click with some buttons For example from the main screen a click of the ON OFF button will take you to Profiles while a longer press will turn the camera off With your right hand holding the ergonomic grip for security and control your thumb and fingers have immediate access to all the controls without letting go The H2D sits comfortably in the palm of your left hand for support but leaves your fingers free for eventual manual focus adjustments Note the changes on the LCD as you press the various buttons and rotate the control wheels Notice too the changes in the viewfinder LCD as you do the same You cannot damage the camera by pressing the wrong buttons or controls or using them in the wrong order The worst that can hap pen is that you might get lost in the menu or you might activate a certain action that takes time to complete In this case simply click on the escape button ON OFF PROFILES ESC to return to the main screen again Attempt a half press with the shutter release button with the camera set at autofocus too see how the lens focuses and the light metering reacts Notice that the lens barrel does not revolve in auto focus but you can immediately change the focus manually and immediately revert to autofocus again by using a half press again Note the readily accessible customizable buttons that pr

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