This manual is a provisional version only. User Manual Provisional version only (V1/English) 1 This manual is a provisional version only. CONTENTS Introduction Parts & Components Quick Start 3 5 7 Sensor Unit & digital capture The control panel System requirements Shooting Using compac t f lash cards 30 32 34 35 36 37 37 38 40 43 46 48 51 52 53 55 63 65 67 68 71 73 75 76 Autofocus Single Shot Continuous Autofocus mode Drive Single Continuous Prof iles Making a prof ile Changing a prof ile name 87 87 88 88 89 89 89 90 90 91 Function Control & Display Grip LCD View f inder LCD 10 12 14 Working with the Imagebank CF Working with a standard FireWire disk Working tethered Working with media and batches Using Instant Approval Architec ture Camera Body Carr ying strap Bat teries Rechargeable bat ter y grip View f inder screen Accessor y connec tion PC-connec tor 19 20 20 20 22 23 23 Viewing, deleting and transferring images Preview modes Deleting images Transferring images Working with the menus Menu system over view White balance set tings User inter face set tings Display set tings Advanced Features General over view of camera menu Self Timer Bracketing Inter val Set tings Custom Options Customizable but ton func tion list Image Info System status 92 93 94 96 98 99 99 103 104 106 View finder Par ts & Components At taching and removing the view f inder Eyepiece adjustment 24 25 25 25 Storage set tings Default approval status set ting Miscellaneous set tings Menu shor tcuts Care and maintenance Flash Flash measure 107 110 Lenses Par ts & Components At taching a lens Removing a lens Lens cap Filter s and accessories Lens shades Shut ter and aper ture control Depth-of-f ield calculation Depth-of-f ield / visual preview Infrared focus set tings Focusing aid CF adapter 26 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 28 28 28 28 29 Light Metering & Exposure Control Metering method E xposure method Manual exposure mode Automatic exposure mode AE- L but ton E xposure compensation 79 80 81 81 82 83 84 Optional Accessories 111 Appendix Glossar y Technical specif ications Equipment care, ser vice and guarantee 113 114 118 122 General Functions Power - ON Power - Standby Power - OFF Manual focus Manual focus mode Autofocus override in manual mode 85 86 86 86 86 87 87 2 This manual is a provisional version only. Congratulations! Welcome to the Hasselblad H System. The H2D adds the ability to utilize the latest advancements in digital backs, increased mobility, 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 specifications and capabilities of the H system exceed the demands of most photographers. 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 undertaken 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 worldclass 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 efficient 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 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- 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, extremely accurate electronic leaf shutter, flash sync at all shutter speeds to 1/800s, eyeline viewfinder with 100% view, dot matrix viewfinder LCD, lithium or rechargeable battery options, shutter speeds from 32 seconds to 1/800s, user customization of functions. And that's not all! Bracketing, interval timer, rapid access user button, flash measure, integral diopter adjustment in viewfinder, zone system capability, time-lapse photography, customized profiles and so on. 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 moiré 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 ergonomics 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. The primary goal of all camera development is of course the seamless and unobtrusive production 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 tremendous scope for fine-tuning your technique possibly beyond your present ambitions . The Quick Start Guide should have you up and running in minutes. The H2D will function equally 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 explore 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 perhaps, 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. 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 combinations 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 seems 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 beginning. Please keep purchase details and the warranty in a safe place. 5 This manual is a provisional version only. 1 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 several minutes to complete and when the battery is charged you will be able to take simple and straightforward photographs immediately. All the information is repeated later on in the manual, as well as much more in-depth information, under the relevant sections and headings for easier search access. 6 This manual is a provisional version only. 1 2 H2D An H2D can be used in a variety of ways but for simplicity's sake below is a description 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. 3 1 2 3 4 Remove the battery by depressing the battery holder button and simultaneously swinging the battery holder retaining lever down until it stops. Pull battery downwards. 2. Choose the appropriate plug for the charger. 3. Attach the chosen plug 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. 4. Insert the jack plug from the battery charger into the socket on the battery. Insert the battery charger into a standard (100­240V~ /50­60 Hz) domestic socket. Charge the battery until the red signal light on the charger flashes. 1. 5 6 5. 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. 2 1 6. 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. 7 8 7. Remove the lens shade by turning it clockwise. 8. Remove the rear lens cap by unscrewing it in a counterclockwise direction. 9 10 9. 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 clockwise until it clicks into place. 10. 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. 11 12 11. Remove the top protective cover from the viewfinder screen location on the camera body by lifting a corner. 12. Remove the protective cover from the viewfinder by depressing the viewfinder release button. 7 This manual is a provisional version only. 13 14 15 16 17 18 13. 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 locating 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. 14. 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. 15. Open the card-holder cover on the sensor unit by inserting your fingernail into the slot at the front of the door and swinging it open. 16. 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. 17. 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 in easily. 18. 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. ...