Hasselblad H2 - 9.1.2, H2D - 9.1.2 User Manual
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User Manual
Language version: English
Manual version: 2 / 2006
Camera firmware version: 9.1.2 or later
Digital back firmware version: 166 or later
C O N T E N T S
Int ro ductio n 4
Pa rt s & C ompon en ts 8
1 Qui ck Star t 9
2 Fu nc ti on Co ntrol & Dis pl ay 14
G ri p LC D 16
V ie wf i nd er L CD 1 8
3 Cam er a B od y 23
C ar ry i ng s tr ap 24
Re c ha rg ea b le b at te r y gr i p − ge ne ra l 24
B at te r y ch ar ge r 24
C ha rg in g t he b at te r y 25
V ie wf i nd er s c re en 2 7
Ac c es so r y co nn ec t io n 27
P C-c o nn ec t or 2 7
B as e pl at e 27
6 Fi lm M aga zi ne 34
Pa r ts & C o mp on en t s 35
LC D p an el 35
LC D i ll um in at i on b ut t on 35
C ha ng e up b u tt on 35
C ha ng e do wn bu tt on 35
Fu n ct io n s el ec t or 35
Fi l m pl an e in d ex 36
D ar ks li d e ke y 36
Fi l m ta b ho l de r 36
M ag az in e se t ti ng s l oc k 36
D at ab us i nt e rf ac e 3 6
B at te r y 37
At t ac hi n g an d re mo v in g 3 7
M ag az in e se t ti ng s 38
Fi l m lo ad in g 4 0
7 Gene ral o vervi ew of H 2D se ns or
uni t & CFH back 41
T he c on tr o l pa ne l 4 3
Sy s te m ov er v ie w 4 5
M en u ov er v ie w 4 6
4 Vie wf in der 28
Pa r ts & C o mp on en t s 29
At t ac hi n g an d
r em ov in g th e v ie wf i nd er 29
Ey e pi ec e ad j us tm en t 2 9
Ey e c up
5 Len se s 30
Pa r ts & C o mp on en t s 31
At t ac hi n g a le ns 3 1
Re m ov in g a le n s 31
L en s ca p 31
Fi l te rs 31
L en s sh ad es 31
S hu tt er a n d ap er t ur e co nt r ol 31
D ep th -o f- f ie ld c a lc ul at i on 32
D ep th -o f- f ie ld / v i su al p re v ie w 32
I nf ra re d f oc us s e tt in gs 32
Fo c us a id 32
CF ad ap te r 33
8 CFH setup 48
Us i ng w it h a H as se lb la d H 2 4 8
Us i ng w it h a H as se lb la d H 1 4 9
Us i ng w it h ot h er c am e ra s 50
9 Ini ti al Gen er al Se tt in gs an d
Pre pa ratio n 52
S et ti ng th e me nu l a ng ua ge 52
St o ra ge a nd s h oo ti ng m o de s 53
Us i ng c om pa c t fl a sh m em or y c ar d s 5 4
Wo r ki ng w it h a n Im ag eb a nk 5 5
Te th e re d to a c om p ut er 56
10 Stor ag e w or king with me dia
and b atche s 57
B at ch es 57
N av ig at in g me d ia a nd b a tc he s 57
C re at in g ne w b at ch es 59
Us i ng I ns t an t Ap pr ov a l Ar ch it e ct ur e 6 0
Re a di ng a nd ch an gi ng ap pr ov al st at us 61
B ro ws in g by a p pr ov al s t at us 62
D el et in g by ap pr ov al s t at us 62
11 Ove rv iew o f vie wi ng, d el et ing
and c opyi ng ima ge s 63
B as ic i ma ge br ow si ng 63
C ho os in g t he c ur re n t ba tc h 6 3
B ro ws in g by a p pr ov al s t at us 63
Z oo mi ng i n a nd o ut 6 4
Z oo mi ng i n f or m or e de t ai l 6 4
T hu mb na il v i ew s 64
P re vi ew m od e s 6 5
B at te r y sa ve r mo de 6 7
Fu l l- sc re e n mo de 6 7
O ve re xp o su re i nd i ca to r 67
D el et in g i ma ge s 68
Tr an s fe rr in g i ma ge s 6 8
12 MENU —IS O, Wh it e ba la nc e,
Med ia , Brow se 69
16 Gene ra l F unctio ns 99
Po we r −O N 1 00
Po we r −St a nd by 10 0
Po we r −O FF 10 0
M an ua l fo c us 10 0
M an ua l fo c us m od e 101
Au t of oc us o ve r ri de i n m an ua l mo d e 10 1
Au t of oc us 101
Si n gl e Sh ot 1 01
Co n ti nu ou s 10 2
Au t of oc us m o de 102
D ri ve 10 3
Si n gl e 10 3
Co n ti nu ou s 10 3
P ro fi le s 1 04
M ak in g a pr o fi le 1 04
C ha ng in g a p ro fi l e na me 1 05
M en u ov er v ie w 6 9
N av ig at in g t he m en u sy s te m 69
L an gu ag e 7 1
IS O 71
W hi te b al an c e 7 2
M ed ia 72
B ro ws e 7 3
13 MENU —S to rag e 74
D el et e 7 5
Fo r ma t 79
Co p y 8 0
B at ch 81
D ef au lt A p pr ov al L ev e l 82
14 MENU —S et ti ngs 8 3
Us e r In te r fa ce 84
C am er a 8 5
M is ce ll an e ou s 9 0
A bo ut 9 1
D ef au lt 92
15 Lig ht Met er ing &
Expo su re Contr ol 93
M et er in g me t ho d 9 4
E xp os ur e m et ho d 95
M an ua l ex p os ur e mo d e 9 5
Au t om at ic e x po su re m o de 96
AE - L bu tt on 9 7
E xp os ur e c om pe ns a ti on 98
17 Adv anced Feat ur es 106
G en er al o ve r vi ew o f c am er a m en u 10 7
S el f Ti me r 1 08
B ra ck et in g 1 10
I nt er va l 112
S et ti ng s 113
Cu s to m Op ti o ns 113
I ma ge I nf o 1 17
Te x t 11 8
D at e & Ti me 1 20
Sy s te m st at u s 1 21
Cu s to mi za b le b ut t on f un c ti on l is t 122
18 Fla sh 123
Fl a sh m ea su r e 12 6
19 Opti on al Ac cesso ries 127
20 App en di x 12 9
G lo ss ar y 1 30
Te ch n ic al s pe c if ic a ti on s 134
C ar e, d ig it a l ba ck / se n so r un it 13 7
Eq u ip me nt c a re , se r vi ce a nd g u ar an te e 13 9
Welcome to Hasselblad !
These three products represent the forefront of medium format photography
- both digital and analogue. Their unrivalled position is based on an accumulation of experience spanning more than fifty years. By using Hasselblad equipment you share the decision made by of some of the world’s best and most famous photographers. Congratulations on a wise choice!
The H 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 presents a list of features coloured by superlatives. What was once considered optional is now integral, built around the three pillars of the Hasselblad reputation: Reliability,
Versatility and Interchangeability.
The list of features is long, varied and comprehensive. It includes: automatic focus with instant
manual override, dot-matrix LCDs, rapid button and control wheel user interface, integral
grip, integral fill-flash, multi-mode exposure metering, TTL flash control, 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
18 hours to 1/800s, user customization of functions, 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.
Film users can take advantage of automatic film speed setting with bar code, instant 120/220
interchangeability, integral dark slide, independent LCD illumination on magazines, automatic film advance and film wind off, custom imprinting on frame edge including exposure
data, name, symbols, etc.,
CFH digital back / H2D sensor unit
These latest digital developments provide the photographer with the ability to exploit the
many possibilities available today to produce professional level files of unrivalled quality
while experiencing an efficient workflow.
Sensor
The sensor is more than twice the physical size of today’s 35mm sensors. This sensor holds
more and larger pixels, which guarantees superior image quality and provides moiré free colour rendering without gradation break-ups in even the finest lit surfaces. Images have unsurpassed clarity and sharpness, thanks to the ultra-high pixel resolution. This sensor produces
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the largest digital files currently available for professional photography, making them ideal for the most demanding, high resolution
printing applications and give the photographer increased flexibility and creative control when cropping or enlarging for printing. All
images are the result of the superior performance of the H System
camera and lenses and have been fine tuned with Hasselblad’s
unique Digital APO Correction technique. Hasselblad’s Natural Color
Solution also gives optimal colour reproduction across all job types.
Digital APO Correction
The Hasselblad units capture an extended set of metadata and then
perform an automated correction for colour aberration effects with
every shot. This means that your digital captures are automatically
optimized to provide the finest detail that a given lens can resolve.
We have named this feature “Digital APO Correction” (DAC), signifying the digital, APO-chromatic correction of the images that takes
place. Implementation of this feature includes detailed mapping of
each H system lens, ensuring that each image represents the best
that your equipment can produce. We are confident that the image
quality you achieve as a result of the DAC functionality will make you
- and your customers - look twice.
Unique Hasselblad Natural Color Solution
In the past, colour management solutions have imposed limitations
on professional digital photographers, because of the need to choose
a specific colour profile to suit a specific job in order to capture various skin tones, metals, fabrics, flowers, etc. Hasselblad has helped
solve this dilemma, with the development of a new, powerful colour
profile to be used with its FlexColor imaging software. Working with
the new Hasselblad Natural Color Solution enables you to produce
outstanding and reliable out-of-the- box colours, with skin tones,
special product gradations, and other difficult colours reproduced
easily and effectively.
We have developed a new Hasselblad raw file format called: 3F RAW
(3FR) to help implement our new unique colour system. The new
3F RAW file format is designed to ensure that images captured on
Hasselblad digital products are quickly, effectively and safely stored
on the available media (CF card, Imagebank, etc). The file format includes lossless image compression, which reduces the required storage space by 33%. Combined with the architecture of the Hasselblad
backs, this allows you to capture up to 35 shots per minute.
The 3FR file defines the colours in the Hasselblad RGB colour space
with its out-of-the-box quality, and used in FlexColor it removes both
the need for experimenting with different colour profiles to get optimal colours and the need for selective colour corrections.
DNG File Format
For those familiar with Photoshop and the Adobe Camera Raw converter, the 3FR files can be converted directly into Adobe’s raw image
format DNG (‘Digital NeGative’), bringing this new technology standard to the professional photographer for the first time. The DNG file
format enables raw, compressed image files to be opened directly in
Adobe PhotoShop. This allows photographers to operate quickly and
efficiently, reducing the “downtime” taken to process image data and
enabling final images to reach the customer more quickly. Hasselblad
image files carry a full sets of metadata, including capture conditions,
keywords and copyright, facilitating work with image asset management solutions.
Instant Approval Architecture
Limitless digital image capture loses some of its potential if the photographer cannot quickly review and select the best images to present
to the client. Building on the success of its Audio Exposure Feedback
technology, Hasselblad has created Instant Approval Architecture
(IAA), an enhanced set of feedback tools, designed to liberate the photographer to focus on the shoot rather than the selection process. IAA
triggers audible and visible signals for each image captured, telling
the photographer immediately whether the image has a red, amber
or green light status. The information is recorded both in the file and
in the file name, providing a quick and easy way to classify and select
images, in the field or in the lab. This brings automated image classification into your digital workflow from the split second of capture. IAA
is a Hasselblad trademark and Hasselblad has a patent pending on
the invention. A larger, enhanced OLED display in the new Hasselblad
products provides a realistic, high quality and perfect contrast image
view, even in bright sunlight, to allow instant on-site image approval.
Three modes of operation and storage
Optimum portability and image storage are critical for the professional photographer. Three modes are offered, namely, integral CF card
storage, the flexible Firewire drive, or tethered operation with extended, special capture controls. With these three operating and storage
options, the photographer is able to select a mode to suit the nature of
the work at hand, whether in the studio or on location.
“Instant” user interface
The digital units are operated via an easy-to-use user interface, utilizing a series of “instant” one-button-click operations including instant
capture, instant browse, instant approval, instant zoom, and instant
image info.
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FlexColor workflow for the specialist commercial photographer
FlexColor offers an image processing workflow with the highest degree of control for the studio
photographer. In tethered operation, tools like live video and overlay masking help bring productivity to advanced set composition. The newest FlexColor version allows the photographer
to manipulate colour temperature and compare image details across multiple images for precise image selection. FlexColor runs natively on both Macintosh and Windows computers and
is licensed to allow you to provide free copies for all your co-workers and production partners.
Modular design
A clean and dust-free sensor is essential and the modular design of the camera allows for easy
access to and cleaning of the sensor, saving you hours of retouching work later.
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The primary goal of all camera development is of course the seamless and unobtrusive production of superb images, regardless of situation. These products have abilities and features
that you may not think you need, yet. Each individual has their own way of working, naturally
enough, but Hasselblad equipment has tremendous scope for fine-tuning your technique .
Take your time to learn the intricacies and potential of your new equipment. 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 capabilities are there for you.
The supreme Hasselblad potential is there, it’s up to you to exploit it!
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■ 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.
■ Please keep purchase details and the warranty in a safe place.
■ 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. Hasselblad equipment 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.
■ Finally, please check occasionally on the Hasselblad website — www.hasselblad.com — for any updates regarding user instructions, changes, news, or other information. If you have no Internet access, please contact
your Hasselblad dealer or distributor for the latest information.
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Manual information
is manual covers most user aspects of the H2, H2D cameras and CFH digital backs.
e information is loosely divided between the products but quite naturally there is a
good deal of overlap. For example, the H2D sensor unit and the CFH digital back share
the identical menu structure and so that aspect appears under the same heading. e
logos on the first page of each chapter symbolize the content relevance in most cases.
Where appropriate in the text and for the the sake of simplicity, the H2 and H2D models
are collectively referred to as H2/D. In addition, the illustrations might show an H2 logo
instead of a H2D or a film magazine attached instead of a digital back. For the sake of
simplicity all possible variations and eventualities are therefore not illustrated.
Regarding the megapixel classification of your particular model; usage is the same. e
only noticeable difference will be logo appearance, file capture /storage speed, file size/
quality and last but not least picture quality of course!
Computer system requirements (H2D and CFH only)
Digital files naturally end up on a computer for processing. 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, the computer should include
a FireWire 800/400 connector, which will enable you to load images directly from the
camera or Imagebank. To load images stored on the removable compact-flash card,
you could instead use a compact-flash card reader, but FireWire is recommended for
maximum flexibility.
Warnings and restrictions (H2D and CFH only)
• Keep your H2D/CFH and all other computer equipment away from moisture wherever possible. If it
becomes wet, disconnect from power and allow it to dry before attempting to operate again.
• Always take great care when you remove the sensor back for cleaning—the exposed filter that covers
the CCD sensor is vulnerable to damage.
• Keep all cables connected to or from your camera and computer out of the way where they will not
be tripped over.
• Never cover the ventilation openings on the digital back when it is active.
Please see later section on all general precautions and recommendations.
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1. Flash unit hot-shoe
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2. Rubber eyecup
3. Exposure mode and metering
method selector button
4. Exposure compensation button
5. Eyepiece adjustment dial
6. Magazine LCD
7. Magazine LCD illumination button
8. Magazine control buttons
9. Magazine settings lock
10. AE-L button
11. Film wind-off button
12. User button
13. Rear control wheel
14. Grip LCD
15. Support strap lug
16. Camera control buttons
17. Magazine databus
18. Front control wheel
19. Shutter release button
20. Battery holder button
21. Release cord socket
22. Stop down button
23. Battery holder retaining lever
24. Mirror up button
25. Battery holder
26. Flash unit
27. Viewfinder screen
28. Focus assist light
29. Mirror
30. Distance and depth-of-field scales
31. Focusing ring
32. Lens shade bayonet
33. Filter screw thread
34. Databus connection
35. Viewfinder release button
36. Flash unit catch
37. Viewfinder attachment hook
38. Viewfinder databus connection
39. Magazine release button
40. Flash PC socket
41. Camera strap lug
42. Lens release button
43. Magazine support
44. Databus connection
45. Quick coupling tripod plate
46. Film tab holder
47. Magazine darkslide key
48. Film holder key
49. Magazine support groove
50. Databus connection
Parts & Components
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Quick Start
– H2 & H2D only
This section is a quick start guide to assembling and
preparing your new camera. 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.
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H2 / H2D
The following is a simple ‘quick start guide’ to assembling your new H2 or H2D if
necessary, together with a film magazine and a digital back, as appropriate.
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and simultaneously swinging the battery holder retaining
lever down until it stops. Pull battery downwards.
2. Choose the appropriate plug for the charger.
1. Remove the battery by depressing the battery holder button
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3. 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.
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4. 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
for approx. twelve hours first time, regardless of the red sig
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nal light (see later section for further details).
5. Holding the battery flat against the camera and aligning the
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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.
6. Remove the front protective cover from the camera body by
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keeping the lens release button depressed and rotating the
cover counter-clockwise until it is released.
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7. Remove the lens shade by turning it clockwise.
8. Remove the rear lens cap by unscrewing it in a counterclockwise direction.
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. 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 depress
ing the viewfinder release button.
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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.
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Sensor unit with CF card
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15. 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.
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 resist-
ance, 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. Swing the side panel door shut again.
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Film loading
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19. Fold out the film holder key.
20. Turn the key counter-clockwise 90° and withdraw the film
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holder completely. (Remove the protective slip from the internal battery compartment if necessary)
21. Place an empty take-up spool in the upper spool holder
by pushing one end of the spool against the sprung spool
retaining arm to engage the stud in the spool end. Position
the other end of the spool over the fixed stud in the holder.
Rotate the spool a little if necessary until clicks into position.
22. Completely remove the retaining paper band from a new
roll of film and place it in the lower spool holder in the same
manner as the empty spool. Ensure you do not place the new
film spool the wrong way around! See diagram for correct
orientation.
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insert the tongue of the backing paper into the slot in the
take-up spool.
24. Turn the take-up spool one complete turn to ensure the
tongue is firmly held in place by the overlying paper backing.
Check diagram for correct film travel direction.
23. Pull 8–10 cm (3–4 in) of paper backing from the film roll and
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azine ensuring the correct orientation. Press firmly inwards
towards the magazine and pay particular attention to see
that both sides are level with the magazine body before
turning the film holder key clockwise 90° to lock the film
holder in place and fold the key back into its stored position.
25. Re-insert the film holder into the main body of the film mag-
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You might find that increased pressure on the left hand side
of the film holder will more easily ensure a positive and correct positioning in the magazine.
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26. The film will now be wound automatically by the camera
to the first frame position if the camera is in active mode.
Otherwise, activate the camera by holding down the ON/
OFF button for half a second.
27. Fold out the magazine slide key and turn it counter clockwise
360° until it stops. Fold the key back into its storage position.
28. Ensure the magazine setting lock is in the forward (unlocked)
position.
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29. If the film has a Barcode, go direct to step 32. If the film has
no Barcode, press the function selector button
on the film
magazine repeatedly until a figure and ISO appears. Press
either the change up
or change down buttons
until
you see the correct ISO rating for the film in use.
30. Press the function selector button
repeatedly again until
you see the film length designation (120 or 220).
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31. Press either the change up
or change down buttons
until you see the correct number of frames correct for the
film (8 Fr, 16 Fr or 32 Fr).
32. Insert a tab from a film carton in the holder on the back of
the magazine to remind you which film you have loaded.
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The camera is now complete and ready to use. 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 H2/D 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.
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and finally ...
to ensure the camera is at the standard setting:
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33. Click the ON.OFF button.
34. The LCD then displays the Profile screen.
35. Turn either the front or rear control wheel until ‘Standard’ is
highlighted.
36. Press the AF / Load button.
That’s it!
Your Hasselblad camera is now operational in fully automatic mode. In average lighting conditions the camera
will act as a point and shoot camera producing extremely
fine results without the need to touch any other button
than the shutter release!
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Function Control
& Display
(H2 / H2D camera body)
■ LCD display on camera
■ LED display on viewfinder
■ Upgradeable firmware
■ Rapidly accessible menu
■ Interactive display
■ Customizable functions
All functions and settings on the H2/D are accessed
and altered by the control buttons and wheels on
and around the grip aided visually by the LCD userinterface.
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.
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Below is an overview of the primary functions of the control wheels and buttons. Some controls have dual or triple functions according to the state of the menu or setting. A full description can be found further on in this manual.
Shutter release button
Activates camera and releases
shutter.
FLASH / (CONTROL LOCK) button
Lock 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.
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.
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 another function.
AE-L button
Locks light reading made in both
automatic and manual exposure
modes. Can be reassigned to another function.
USER button
User assignable-function button.
button
No function at present.
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Eyesight correction adjustment wheel
Personal eyesight adjustment
facility.
EV correction adjustment button
Produces EV compensation.
EXP button
Accesses exposure mode and metering method.
Grip LCD
Typical camera grip display. (The information in brackets describes this particular example).
Flash condition indication
(No exposure compensation,
normal flash synchronisation)
Aperture setting
(f/5.6)
Exposure Value display
(EV 9.3)
Exposure mode indication
(Aperture priority setting)
Metering method
indication
(Centre weighted)
Typical camera grip display when changing settings.
Focus setting
(Autofocus setting, single
shot mode)
White balance
(Sunlight)
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.
Drive condition
(Single setting)
Shutter speed setting
(1/400s)
ISO setting
(50 ISO/ASA)
Low battery symbol
‘Exposure counter’
(1286 shots remaining on
chosen storage medium)
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.
. . .
= front control wheel
= rear control wheel
Setting information
The lower row on the screen displays information about the current 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.
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The basic principle behind making changes is that the appropriate button is first
pressed to access the menu and then settings altered by way of the control wheels.
The appropriate control wheel is designated by arrowheads alongside the setting
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’.
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.
At very low temperatures the LCDs require a few seconds to display new
settings.
Examples
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.
Sel. : (Select) - selects the character marked for image info and profile
name
ESC : (Escape) - terminates an action and returns to the main screen.
Does not save any settings.
Save : 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-saved’ actions when making settings changes:
SAVED NOT SAVED
‘Quick save’ - half-press shutter release button
Save - press save button (DRIVE button)
Escape - press ESC button (PROFILES /ESC button)
Exit - press exit button (FLASH button)
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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 priority’ mode)
Flash LED
Warning triangle
LED
Exposure compensation setting
(+0.7 EV)
Aperture setting
(f/5.6)
Exposure compensation
setting reminder symbol
Shutter speed setting
(1/30 second)
Metering method setting
(Centre weighted)
Focus Aid LED
‘Exposure counter’
Some examples of various viewfinder LCD screens visible with standard settings and when specific control buttons are pressed.
Standard settings
FLASH
AF
DRIVE
+/-
EXP
Normal screen Normal screen in AE lock state Normal screen with
�xposure compensation set
Flash mode
AF mode
Drive mode
Menu mode
Exposure compensation mode
Exposure method and metering method
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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 navigate 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 navigation. Menus have ‘trees’, for example, which describes their imaginary 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 H2/D 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, there is no actual 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).
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)
Choose Save
(by pressing DRIVE button on grip)
e new setting will be saved and chosen action can be carried out. Setting
will be retained until changed.
Functions in loop on menu
A loop means that the available functions on that particular branch of the
menu can be successively accessed in
either direction of the control wheels
without a break in flow. at is, you
could turn the wheel clockwise or
anticlockwise to arrive at the desired
function.
Main direction of path
through menu
e 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.
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Shutter release button A
A
B C D E
is button has half-press and full-press positions. By pressing half-way (or soly) 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
is 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 unintentionally 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.
is button also acts as the EXIT button for many other settings.
AF button / (ON) / (SEL.) C
is 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
is is a triple function button. It will access the drive settings screen on the LCD from
the working screen. See separate section for full details.
It also acts as the SAVE and ENTER buttons for many other settings.
Front control wheel E
e 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. e
effect of the wheels’ direction is programmable.
MENU button F
Accesses the first level of the menu for settings changes.
F
Illumination button G
Press to illuminate the LCD. Remains active until camera enters standby mode.
G
ON.OFF (PROFILES/ESC) button H
Press the button for a half second to activate the camera. e H2/D start-up logo will ap-
H
pear and then the main screen. Aer 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 I
e 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.
I
Acts as quick access exposure compensation control. e effect of the wheels’ direction
is programmable.
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On the rear of the grip, as well as the rear control wheel, there are a further three
control buttons:
AE-L button J
is 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.
J
See section on the AE-L button (chapter 8, Light Metering and Exposure Control) for
full details.
K
button K
L
M
N
O
No function at present.
USER button L
is 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.
e 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 attaching a remote release cord (electrical). e 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. e 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.
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P Q R
There are also two control buttons on the viewfinder, as well as the eyesight correction adjustment wheel:
Eyesight correction adjustment wheel P
e 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
e 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.
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Camera Body
■ Aluminium cast in one piece
■ Stainless steel shell
■ Integral Quick coupling plate
■ Digitally controlled
■ Upgradeable software
■ Modular design
■ Integral ergonomic grip
■ Pixel based LCD user interface
The H2/D 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 tremendous opportunities for sophisticated operation. To take just
two examples, the mirror return is slowed down at the last moment by controlling the motor to decrease vibrations and the current 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 sensor 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 noticeable problems, however, should be taken care of by a Hasselblad
Authorized Service Center. The camera body also contains the viewfinder screen, which can be easily removed or exchanged without
the use of special tools or adjustment procedures.
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The H2/D 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 moment by
controlling the motor to decrease vibrations and the current 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 open
ing of the camera body protects the sensor unit from exposure during
the various camera procedures. Please take extra care when han
dling the camera body without a protective cover or the sensor 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 noticeable problems,
however, should be taken care of by a Hasselblad Authorized Service
Center. The camera body also contains the viewfinder screen, which
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can be easily removed or exchanged without the use of special tools
or adjustment procedures.
Carrying strap 1, 2
e carrying strap is attached by firstly withdrawing the safety
collar. e 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. e collar
is purposely a tight fit and might need some effort to slide.
3
4
Rechargeable battery grip 3, 4
e H2/D requires battery power for all actions. Being a completely
digital camera there is naturally no mechanical reserve facility. It
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1
1
2
5
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.
e Battery grip rechargeable 7.2V (3043348) is the standard
power source for the H2/D 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 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
e 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.
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Please note the Battery charger BC-H Li-ion 7.2 VDC (3053568) is
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7
designed for use with Battery grip rechargeable 7.2V units only.
Charging the battery 7
With the battery grip removed from the camera, insert the jack
plug from the battery charger into the socket (fig. 6) on the battery grip. Insert the battery charger into a standard (100–240V~
/50–60 Hz) domestic socket.
Remember that it will take around 12 hours to load the battery
properly the first time.
e 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. e battery will not normally be so deeply discharged
because the camera will shut down automatically before complete
battery discharge takes place. e indicator might also flash rapidly
for a few moments in some instances when the charger is connected
to the electrical supply. e normal indication is therefore either
‘not flashing’ or ‘slow flashing’.
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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.
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 for approximately 12 hours before first time use.
• Maximum battery capacity is reached only after the batter y 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 the next charging procedure.
• It is perfectly normal for the battery to become warm when being charged.
• A slight temporary loss of batter y 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 bat tery has a limited life and its performance is gradually reduced over
time.
• It is advisable to follow the recommendations and precautions in this manual for
product performance and safety reasons.
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Rechargeable battery grip – precautions
e following precautions should be adhered to:
Battery grip rechargeable 7.2 V:
• Connec t 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 BC-H 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 n ot alter the c har ger in any w ay other tha n changi ng the p lug
attachment.
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Reserve lithium battery grip 9, 10, 11
e reserve lithium battery grip is attached and removed in the
9
11
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 le 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
message ‘Low battery’ will appear on the grip LCD (fig. 13). e
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camera will not function at all when this message appears and
battery change is essential.
When the low-battery icon appears, the camera automatically
enters a temporary power-saving mode. This is recognizable by
a slower pace for all the actions in an exposure sequence. The
camera actions also sound differently .
This mode is designed so that you can continue working for a
while, even though the batteries are too low for working in the
normal manner. Naturally, you should change the battery pack
as soon as possible to restore normal action again.
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14
Viewfinder screen showing composition frame marking.
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Viewfinder screen 14, 15, 16
e H2/D 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 replacement
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.
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Accessory connection 16, 17
On the le hand side of the camera body are two accessory retaining
screw threads (M5), as well as a databus connector, protected be
neath a cover. e screw threads are a future-safe design feature for
new products while the connector is for service purposes only.
e cover can be removed by inserting a pointed object, such as
a pen, in the small hole and then sliding it to the le, as in the il
lustration. e 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 le side of the body. It is protected by a captive rubber plug.
Protective base plate 18, 19
To attach the protective base plate, slip it over the camera foot
until it stops. To remove it, li the securing catch while pushing
the plate back as in the illustration.
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Viewfinder
■ Multi-mode light metering
■ Full exposure information
■ 100% image
■ 90° viewing angle for eye-line composition
■ Full image for spectacle wearers
■ Integral dioptre adjustment
■ 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 interchangeable to suit preference, each of them naturally indicating the spot
light metering area for accuracy in exposure estimation. The information display located beneath the viewing frame is continually updated 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.
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A B C D E F
Parts & 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
G H
1
2
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 firmly
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, li 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. e
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 le 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 H2/D. e one supplied is suitable for users
who do not intend to use eyeglasses when photographing. e second shorter eye cup is
for those who either prefer to position their eye further from the viewfinder and those
who wish to wear eyeglasses.
e eye cups can be rapidly changed by a Hasselblad Authorized Service Center.
Integral flash unit
See section on ‘Flash’ for full details.
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5
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 boké (the visual quality 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 synchronization with all speeds from 32s to 1/800 s. All lenses have a
very rapid automatic focus capability with instant manual override. To ensure reliable and fast autofocus in low contrast and low
light conditions, a focusing-assist light (on the grip) is automatically 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).
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