Hasselblad A6D User Manual
USER MANUAL
for A6D Aerial
INTRODUCTION
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Medium format photography is about professionalism. Camera
systems, their handling and captures have to be professional in
quality.
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Hasselblad understands this and always strives to deliver it; professionals
know that too. The Hasselblad series of cameras consists of building new
developments on the shoulders of the previous generation. In this way all
the previous work-experience based and segment-demanding features are
automatically included. So, just when you think things can’t get much better,
they do. And the A6D is that model - all the good things from before and then
some!
The A6D heralds a step up that is noticeably greater than before. There are
changes and many are ‘from the ground up’. The A6D provides a reliable
connection to the eeting environment of digital imaging technology so when
the wind changes direction, the A6D remains as the safeguarding companion
to provide support.
Today’s aerial photography is more demanding than ever and Hasselblad
continues to rise to the occasion, introducing more and more advanced
products and applications for this exciting segment. This is especially true
of the Hasselblad A6D, the latest evolution of Hasselblad aerial cameras
designed for these specialist applications.
The new camera has been developed to deliver the image quality and
reliability required by our surveying and mapping customers. Listening to their
feedback we have developed a camera to encompass these needs and much
more.
There is no magical formula to Hasselblad’s success other than an
understanding of what is required to produce the best results available in the
world today, and an acceptance that there are no short cuts in this process.
Hasselblad does its best to produce the best; there is no other way to
achieve the Hasselblad star quality.
The A6D has been designed to corporate the latest technology available.
The heart of the system is the 53.4 x 40.0 mm 100MP CMOS sensor
delivering up to a staggering 15stops dynamic range and 16bit colour data.
The system boasts an ISO range from 64 to 12800 and coupled with the top
shutter speed of 1/4000th second allows the A6D huge exibility to adapt to
changing conditions whilst still delivering the image quality required.
Designed from the outset to be used in exible congurations the A6D can
be used as a stand alone single capture device or in grouped congurations
for pod based survey needs. Up to 8 cameras can be triggered within 20
microseconds of each other to allow accurate image alignment with minimal
overlap required.
Hasselblad’s best kept secret is knowing that every link in the chain that
leads to the clients nished image has to reach a certain standard; it is that
simple. That’s why Hasselblad puts so much time and energy into checking
those almost endless behind-the-scenes details and standards because we
understand this simple concept.
Completing the impressive specication, media storage is to CFast 2.0 or
SDXC cards. Tethered capture is available via the USB 3.0 Type C port. To
complete the family, the A6D is also available in NIR version, allowing both
NIR and CIR photography.
CAMERA USER INTERFACE
For general operation of the user interface using the touch screen, please
refer to the full H6D user manual which can be downloaded from www.
Hasselblad.com
FIR M WARE U PDATES
If you have registered your camera you should automatically receive e-mail
informing you of the latest developments. Otherwise you are advised to make
regular checks regarding rmware updates to the camera.
The aim is to ensure you have the latest rmware updates for camera, which
naturally ensures the optimum in performance. When updating you should
also study the accompanying ‘Release Notes’ or ‘Read Me’ les where you
will nd details about improvements, developments and changes.
DISPOSAL
This product must be put in municipal waste. Check local regulations for
disposal.
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Register your camera for regular news about the latest
developments, updates, news, tips, and much else!
– www.hasselblad.com –
RESTRICTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Caution!
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Caution!
Be careful when you use the camera. The camera is a precision instrument.
This will help prevent damage to the camera.
Caution!
Use protective covers as much as possible. The protective covers will help
prevent damage to the equipment.
Caution!
Use a protective case or camera bag when you transport the equipment. This
will help prevent damage to the equipment.
Caution!
Protect the equipment from oil fumes, steam, humid conditions and dust.
This will help prevent damage to the equipment.
Caution!
Seal all equipment in a plastic bag or similar if you enter damp and humid
condition from dry and cold condition. Wait until the equipment has
acclimatized to the new temperature before you remove the equipment from
bag. This will help prevent damage to the equipment.
Caution!
Avoid frequent and high temperature changes. This can cause damage to the
equipment.
Caution!
Keep camera and equipment away from moisture. If your camera becomes
wet, disconnect from electric power and let camera dry before further use.
This will help prevent damage to the equipment.
Store the equipment in a dry environment. This will help prevent damage to
the equipment.
Caution!
Be careful when you attach/detach the components to/from the camera. This
will help prevent damage to the data bus connections.
Caution!
Do not insert ngers into the camera body. This can cause damage to the
equipment
Caution!
Do not touch the CMOS Sensor with your ngers. The protective lter is very
sensitive. This can cause damage to the equipment.
Caution!
Keep all equipment out of reach of small children. This will prevent damage
to the equipment.
Caution!
Do not open the sensor unit. This can cause damage to the sensor unit.
Caution!
Do not try to remove the glass IR lter from the front of the CMOS (due to
dust or similar). This can cause damage to the equipment. Always contact
your local Hasselblad Authorized Service Centre.
Caution!
If you use canned compressed air to clean the glass of IR lter, be very
carefully before use. This will help prevent damage to the lter.
CONTENTS
A6D User Manual
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................... 2
Camera User Interface ........................................................ 4
Firmware Updates .............................................................. 4
Disposal ............................................................................ 4
Restrictions and Recommendations ..................................... 5
GENERAL OVERVIEW .............................................................. 7
Parts and Components – overview ....................................... 8
A6D Lens Range ................................................................. 9
GETTING STARTED ............................................................... 10
Mounting the lens ............................................................ 11
Attaching the lens shield ................................................... 11
Attaching the adapter plate ............................................... 12
Power Connection ............................................................. 12
Synchronous connections ................................................. 12
USB & link to Phocus or SDK based application .................. 12
Saving images to a memory card ....................................... 12
Attaching the USB cable Lock ............................................ 13
CAMERA MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 14
Cleaning Sensor Unit & IR Glass ........................................ 15
TECHNICAL APPENDIX ......................................................... 16
A6D-100c Technical Specications .................................... 17
Lemo connector Signal Information .................................... 18
Electrical Timings ............................................................. 20
Coverage .........................................................................22
Coverage vs altitude ......................................................... 22
GSD vs altitude ................................................................ 22
Physical Dimensions ......................................................... 23
Accessories ..................................................................... 27
FCC Class A Notice for A6D-100c ...................................... 28
Battery Warning................................................................ 28
Index ............................................................................... 29
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GENERAL OVERVIEW
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PARTS AND COMPONENTS – OVERVIEW
Lens mount locking boltStorage Media cover
Cover for External
Connections
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Control connector B
Control connector A
DC Power connector
Lens release button
Mounting pointLens shield USB3 socket
Menu button
Soft button
Select button
Display button
Browse button
Digital capture unit
A6D LENS RANGE
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All 9 focal lengths below are available in aerial versions with secure locking mounts to minimise vibration, exing and ensuring the image plane
and sensor stay parallel at all times. These units ship with focus xed at innity and rmware to close the shutter and aperture to their working
positions when power is applied to the camera.
Lenses Angle of View
(Diagonal)
HCD 4,8/24mm 104 Degrees 96 Degrees 80 Degrees 16mm 99mm x 100mm 810g 95mm 3014601
HCD 4/28mm 95 Degrees 87 Degrees 71 Degrees 19mm 102mm x 100mm 850g 95mm 3014602
HC 3,5/35mm 89 Degrees 75 Degrees 60 Degrees 24mm 124mm x 100mm 975g 95mm 3014603
HC 3,5/50mm-II 70 Degrees 56 Degrees 44 Degrees 34mm 116mm x 85mm 975g 77mm 3014604
HC 2,8/80mm 46 Degrees 37 Degrees 28 Degrees 55mm 70mm x 84mm 475g 67mm 3014605
HC 2,2/100mm 38 Degrees 30 Degrees 23 Degrees 67mm 80.5mm x 87.5mm 780g 77mm 3014606
HC 3,2/150N mm 26 Degrees 20 Degrees 15 Degrees 101mm 124mm x 86mm 970g 77mm 3014607
HC 4/210mm 19 Degrees 14 Degrees 11 Degrees 142mm 165mm x 85mm 1320g 77mm 3014608
HC 4,5/300mm 13 Degrees 10 Degrees 8 Degrees 196mm 198mm x 100mm 2120g 95mm 3014609
Angle of View
long side
Angle of View
short side
Equivalent 35mm
focal length
Dimensions
Length x Diameter
Weight Filter Thread
Item Number
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HCD24 HCD28 HC35 HC50-II HC80 HC100 HC150N HC210 HC300
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