Hasselblad H-3013722, H5D-50c User manual

USER MANUAL

v11

INTRODUCTION

The Hasselblad H series of cameras consists of building new

Wi-Fi

developments on the shoulders of the previous generation. In this way all the previous work-experience based and branch-demanding features are automatically included. So, just when you think things can't get much better, they do. And the H5D is that model - all the good things from before and then some!

The H5D series heralds a step up that is noticeably greater than before. There are changes and many are 'from the ground up'. The H spirit thrives but has now matured to reinforce further its position in the rapidly changing world of digital imaging. Future proofing is key to a secure placing for working photographers. The H5D provides a reliable connection to the fleeting environment of digital imaging technology so when the wind changes direction, the H5D remains as the safeguarding companion to provide support.

Medium format photography is about professionalism. Camera systems have to be professional, handling has to be professional and captures have to be professional in quality.

Hasselblad knows it and delivers it; professionals know that too.

There are six models to choose from to suit the varied demands from the professional world. They start with the entry level 40 MPixel model that right from the outset confidently takes on most rivals from all brands and beats them with star quality results. The models then just get better and better. At the other end of the scale is the 200 MPixel MultiShot CMOS sensor model with high ISO settings and up to an amazing 1.5 frames per second that raises the bar so much that it is in a league of its own.

True to Hasselblad philosophy, interchangeability and versatility span all models regarding lenses and accessories with minimal restrictions. This applies not only to H5 but all H1, H2, H3 and H4 models as well. The H system additionally breaks rank regarding series limitations with the ability to use other lenses from the V system or when using the sensor unit on view cameras. In short, you have access to a more comprehensive world to apply medium format quality to.

Hasselblad's best kept secret is knowing that every link in the chain that leads to the page in the magazine has to reach a certain standard; it is that simple. That's why Hasselblad spends so much time and energy into checking those almost endless behind-the-scenes details and standards because they understand this simple concept. There is no magical formula to Hasselblad 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 H5 models have a good deal in common. Stainless

steel and aluminium were the materials chosen to endure the treatment handed out in professional use – and that can be pretty tough. The sturdy but ergonomic integral grip incorporates not only the battery but one of the user interfaces too. It is here, by way of the surrounding buttons, that you enter the ‘control room’. Customization is a very prominent concept that you experience in the Hasselblad world that ensures it is the photographer that controls the camera, not vice versa. Accessed through the grip alone, there are 34 separate custom options. The standard prism viewfinder provides not only the most popular way of viewing but the sophisticated light metering system too. Don’t forget the waist-level accessory model if you prefer it. And when all the hustle and bustle and rushing around is over for the latest glossy cover and you settle back into a more reflective mode for some seriously detailed product shot you consider your Hasselblad. You remove the sensor unit and slip it onto your large format your studio set up where movements, controlled depth of field and close-up clarity rule. Now that is versatility.

On the softer side of things all models share features that professionals rely on for fast tracking their progress.

Camera Configuration in conjunction with Phocus offers a

powerful tool to provide intuitive, easy and rapid control of all the parameters you don't want to forget in the heat of the moment. Custom build camera profiles with total control in advance to ensure the optimum in shooting security.

All models feature:

• Stainless steel/aluminium camera body

• Access to 12 H system lenses

• Access to most V system lenses by CF Adapter accessory

• Access to all H accessories

• Film capability (via optional film magazine)

• 40 Custom options

• Hasselblad Natural Color Solution

• Tru e Fo cus

• Digital Lens Correction

• Sensor unit / view camera compatibility

• Hasselblad Phocus and Adobe Lightroom

• International Warranty & Service package

50c model also features:

• Live View

50c WiFi model also features:

• Live View

• WiFi

HNCS – Hasselblad Natural Color Solution – saves time and

secures the job because skin tones or specific product tones are going to be rendered automatically, accurately and immediately without any fuss. That can be worth a lot.

True Focus is the pet feature for many fashion

photographers who work fast and by instinct. They don’t have the time to double check focus for every single split second shot and neither do they have the time to get it wrong. True Focus delivers the sharpness in an intuitive manner, at speed.

IFC – Immediate Focus Confirm – for True Focus users who

have a second to spare and a desire to know the focus is exactly on target regarding specific areas. Intuitively and directly displays inspection of captures at 100% pinpointing the original focus selection.

JPEG & RAW files

models)

JPEG files are not only 1/4 resolution they are also HNC profiled so you can print straight from a folder for amazing quality. RAWs are retained of course for your final masterpieces.

Digital Lens Correction, applied at the file editing stage,

takes a discerning look at any colour aberration, distortion and light fall off however minor (which is inherent in any lens, anywhere) and resolves the situation automatically.

can be produced simultaneously if you choose. The

(not applicable to 60Mpix / 50MS /200MS

50cMS & 200cMS models also feature:

• Live View

• Multi-Shot facility

H System lenses and accessories include:

• 24, 28, 35, 50, 80,100,150, 210, 300

• 120 Macro

• 50-110 & 35-90 zooms

• 1.7x converter & Macro converter

• CF adapter (to be able to use V system lenses)

• HTS 1.5 tilt/shift adapter

• GIL (Global Image Locator)

• Battery Adapter for technical camera use

Medium format advantage means:

• Shallow depth of field

• Huge sensors for unbeatable image resolution

• Super smooth color and tone rendition

• Enlargements in breathtaking quality

CONTENTS

Introduction 2

System requirements 6

Warnings & restrictions 6

 General overview –

controls and displays 7

Parts, components, buttons 7

Grip buttons & controls 8

Camera body buttons & controls 9

Sensor unit 10

Viewfinder 11

Lens es 11

Display overview 12

Sensor unit display 13

Grip display 14

Viewfinder display 15

Reassignable grip buttons 16

Camera Configuration 17

Shortcuts 18

 General 19

Carrying strap 20

Rechargeable battery grip 20

Batter y charger 20

Charging the battery 21

Batter y grip − precautions 21

Batter y life 22

Battery warning 22

Batter y status 22

Temperature warning 22

Power modes 23

Viewfinder screen 23

Attaching /removing the viewfinder 24

Eyepiece adjustment 24

Rubber eyecup 24

Accessory connection 24

PC-connector 24

Protective baseplate 25

CF cards 25

Inserting/removing CF cards 25

Formatting CF cards 26

Removing/attaching sensor unit 27

Sensor unit maintenance 27

Cleaning sensor unit filter 28

Tethered to a computer 28

Capture files 29

Phocus 30

 Lenses & focus modes 31

Attaching/removing a lens 32

Lens cap 32

Lens shades 32

Shutter and aperture control 32

Filters 32

Focusing distance calculation 32

Depth-of-field preview 33

Infrared focus settings 33

Focus assist 33

Manual focus 35

Autofocus 35

Single shot 36

Continuous 36

True Focus 36

True Focus, Absolute position lock 37

True Focus and camera handling 38

Focus checking 38

True Focus, four methods 39

Live View (50c /50cWiFi/50cMS/200 cMS only) 41

 Exposure Control 42

ISO & white balance on grip 43

Light metering modes 43

Exposure setting modes 44

Manual exposure mode 44

Automatic exposure mode 45

Mark overexposure 45

AE-L button 46

Exp compensation/Quick Adjust 47

Fixed Exposure compensation 47

 Navigating the Menus 48

Sensor unit menu 49

Navigating menu and settings on SU 50

Navigating menu and settings on grip 51

 Previews and browsing 52

Preview modes 53

Histograms 54

Browsing 54

Zoom in / out 55

Create new folder 55

Current folder selection 55

 Sensor unit settings 56

Sensor unit menu layout 57

ISO & WB setting on sensor unit 58

WB grey card 59

Image Format 59

Storage 60

Delete 60

Settings 61

Language 61

Sound 61

Date & Time 62

Display 62

Custom Options 63

P1 & P2 Buttons 63

Display Off 63

Sleep 63

Power Off 63

Image Orientation 64

Show Preview 64

Large format camera 64

Camera 64

WiFi 65

GPS 68

Service 69

About 69

Spirit level 70

 Grip Menu Settings 71

Overview of grip menu 72

Self Timer 73

Bracketing 75

Interval 77

Settings 73

Custom Options 78

Image Info 83

Image info text setting 84

Date & Time 84

System status 85

Drive 86

 Profiles 87

Profiles 88

 Flash /strobe 90

General 91

Integral flash 92

Flash measure 93

 HM 16-32 Film Magazine 94

 Accessories 102

 Multi Shot 107

 Appendix 108

Technical Specifications 109

Default settings 112

True Exposure 113

Changing language on sensor unit 113

P & Pv modes 114

Light metering sensitivity 114

Recommended CF cards 114

Problems, Equipment care and service 115

Index 116

COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Image-storage and editing requires a certain minimum standard regarding computer capabilities. Large images require a reasonably high-performance computer with plenty of memory, advanced graphics capabilities and a recent operating system. In most cases, the computer should include a FireWire connector, which will enable you to load images directly from the camera. To load captures stored on the removable compact-ash card, you could instead use a USB CF-card reader, but FireWire is recommended for optimum speed and exibility.

WARNINGS, RESTRICTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

• If you want to power the H5D from a PC laptop (as opposed to a Macintosh laptop), you must ensure that the FireWire port

on the computer is capable of supplying power. Please note the following:

Most recent Macintosh computers are compatible, both desktops and laptops. Most recent desktop PC computers are compatible. Most laptop PC computers are not compatible (but can be modified in many cases).

• Keep the H5D and 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.

• Always take great care when you remove the sensor unit for cleaning as the exposed CCD sensor protective filter 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.

• 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.

• Become familiar 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 cameras have a robust construction and are capable of withstanding fairly rough treatment but nevertheless are precision instruments and will serve you longer if treated with respect from the beginning.

FIRMWARE UPDATES

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 body, the sensor unit and the viewnder.

The aim is to ensure you have the latest rmware updates for camera body, sensor unit and viewnder, 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.

USER MANUAL

This user manual is primarily designed for on-screen PDF reading to exploit search tools etc. However, there is a suciently wide left margin to allow one-sided print outs to t an ISO standard ring binder if required.

Please note that the format is A4 to conform with the most common standard. Therefore if printing out to US Letter format or similar please ensure you select “Fit to Printable Area” in the page scaling dialogue.

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PARTS, COMPONENTS, BUTTONS AND CONTROLS – OVERVIEW

All of the items named on this page are described in greater detail elsewhere in this manual.

Focus Assist illuminator

Mirror Up button

Remote release port

Stop Down button

Battery grip

True Focus button

Card format button

AE-L button button

Camera strap lug

Grip lever release button

Battery Adapter port

Battery grip locking lever

Eyesight adjustment wheel Exposure compensation button Exposure mode / metering mode button

CF card door

Power adapter port

Camera strap lug

Shutter release button

Front scroll wheel

Grip buttons: Flash, AF, ISO/WB, MENU, Battery check, Profile

Integral flash Integral flash release button

PC connector port

Hot shoe

Accessory port cover

Lens release button Sensor unit release button Camera strap lug

Camera strap lug

Rear scroll wheel

Menu button P1 button Menu navigation button

Ready light

P2 button Display button Zoom button

GRIP BUTTONS AND CONTROLS

Note that some of the buttons are modal and so have multiple functions according to the setting being made.

Shutter release button

This button has 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 rmly) the shutter will be released (or the chosen exposure procedure for example, the self timer is activated with this button).

Front scroll wheel

The front and rear scroll wheels are used to make changes in exposure settings, provide access to the grip menu for settings, navigate the sensor unit’s menu as well as acting as browse controls. The eect of the wheels’ direction is customizable.

FLASH / (Control Lock) button) / (EXIT)

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 display 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 scroll wheels only in Custom Options #18 on grip). Quickly clicking the button will access the ash settings information on the display from the main screen. See under Flash /Strobe - controls and displays for full details. This button also acts as the EXIT button for many other settings including an EXIT button when navi- gating the sensor unit menu.

AF button / (ON) / (SEL.)

This is a triple function button. Press this button to directly access the autofocus/manual focus choice screen from the main screen. See under Lenses for full details. It also acts as the ON and SEL. (= select) buttons for many other settings.

ISO/WB button / (SAVE) / (ENTER)

This is a triple function button. It provides direct access to the ISO and White Balance settings (see under Light Metering & Exposure Control for full details). It also acts as the SAVE and ENTER buttons for many other settings as well as an OK button when navigating the sensor unit menu.

MENU button

Accesses the rst level of the menu for settings changes.

Illumination/Battery status button

Press to illuminate the display. Remains active until camera enters Display O mode. Hold down to access battery status/general information screen.

ON / OFF (Proles) button

Press the button for 1 second to activate the camera. The H5D start-up logo will appear and then the main screen. After a few seconds (customizable) the camera will enter Display O mode. A long press of the button will turn the camera o completely (even from Display O mode) signied by an audible signal (if set). A quick ‘click’ on the button will access the Proles feature (see later section for deatils). Note the dierence in results between a long press and a quick click of this button.

Rear scroll wheel

EXAMPLE

In this example of making a Bracketing setting, the top three buttons – Flash, AF and ISO/WB – will temporarily function according to the description on the screen – Exit, On and Save.

The buttons return to the standard function when you exit from the setting.

CAMERA BODY BUTTONS AND CONTROLS

Note that some of the buttons can be re-assigned to another function.

There are three control buttons on the rear of the grip.

True Focus button

At default setting, activates True Foc us (see separate section for description) but also acts as a Zoom-in button when browsing or Selector button when making a setting change on the sensor unit, according to mode. Can be reassigned in Custom Options to another function.

CF Card format button

Re-formats a CF card. Purposefully recessed to prevent unintentional use. Dialogue appears for conrmation.

AE-L button

At default setting, activates AE-L that can lock a light reading made in both automatic and manual exposure modes. Also acts as a Zoom-out button when browsing or Selector button when making a setting change on the sensor unit, according to mode. Can be reassigned in Custom Options to another function.

See under Light Metering & Exposure Control /

AE-L button for full details.

There are three control buttons on the front of the grip.

M.UP button

Press 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 Options to another function.

Remote release cord port

For attaching a remote release cord (electrical). The jack plug socket is protected by a captive rubber plug.

STOP DOWN button

Press to make a visual check of the depth-of-eld on the viewnder 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 Options to another function.

Note

Customizable buttons are parti cularly useful and can save you a great deal of time and eort. You are advised to investigate their potential fully!

See separate section for full details.

SENSOR UNIT

MENU / (EXIT) button

Opens and closes the menu system. Also used for various other tasks (EXIT button, for example) as you issue commands navigating the menu system.

P1 button

Assignable button to access a specic function. Setting is made on sensor unit or in the Camera Conguration tool in Phocus.

Navigation button

A four-way rocker button enabling you to browse images as well as navigate the menu system.

Zoom- in/-out (Selection) button

Zoom-in /out rocker button for the preview image. You can zoom in to view close-ups of previews for focus checking. You can zoom out to view several at once and nally to view and select folders and media. Also acts as a selection button for value setting on the sensor unit menu.

Display button

Steps through the various view modes for the preview image.

P2 button

Assignable button to access a specic function. Setting is made on sensor unit or in the Camera Conguration tool in Phocus.

5 6

3 4

Ready-light

Indicates sensor unit condition. GREEN signies a new capture is possible (steady or blinking). Blinking ORANGE signies the unit is busy (writing to a CF card or sending data, for example) and so a new capture is not possible, although settings can be changed. Steady ORANGE signies the unit is

in ‘sleep’ mode and requires a few seconds to re-activate.

RED signies a

problem (an explanatory message will be displayed).

CCD and IR lter

The sensor is positioned behind a permanently mounted IR lter. Always be very careful not to touch or scratch the surface of the lter when it is exposed. Replace the protective cover whenever the sensor unit is not mounted on a camera.

Databus connectors

For digital communication with camera body.

Retaining bar

Main support for sensor unit.

Safety catch

Prevents inadvertent removal of sensor unit.

‘Sensor plane’ index

For physical focus measurement in critical close-up work.

Previous H2 / H3/H4D users please note th e orientatio n of the plug on the H5D!

CF-card cover

FireWire port

For computer connection (please carefully note the orientation of the FireWire plug when inserting into the sensor unit).

Flash sync and power connector ports

Flash sync ports and port for external power supply / battery adapter for when the sensor unit is used with a view/large format camera. Protected behind a rubber cover.

VIEWFINDER

Hot shoe

Connection for automatic ash unit (with SCA 3902 adapter) or for wireless ash connection.

Rubber eye cup

Can be exchanged for another model.

Eyesight adjustment wheel

The personal eyesight adjustment facility has a diopter range of -5 to +3.5, to suit most users.

Exposure compensation button

Press this button to access the EV compensation screen. Settings are made with either the front or rear scroll wheels. An EV correction symbol appears on the grip and viewnder display as conrmation.

Exposure mode / metering mode

button

The EXP (Exposure) button accesses the exposure and metering mode options screen. Settings are made with the front and rear scroll wheels and the appropriate symbols appear on the grip and viewnder displays accordingly.

Integral ash unit

Guide number 12.

Integral ash unit release button

Slide the button towards the rear of the camera to raise the ash. Activation is automatic.

Viewnder release button

LENSES

Lens shade index

Manual focus ring

Focusing distance scales

Depth-of-eld scales

Lens index

See more user details in the ‘Lenses’ section in this manual. Also, you can download technical data sheets from the Hasselblad website, or you can download a combined version - well as a lens booklet that contains a round up of the available lenses as well as some general information.

DISPLAY INFORMATION − OVERVIEW

VIEWFINDER INFORMATION

• Metering method

• Aperture setting

• Shutter speed

• Exposure method

• Capture counter

• Exposure compensation

• Focus assist

• Warning triangle

• Flash warning

• Spirit level

• ISO / WB

GRIP LCD INFORMATION

• Metering method

• Aperture setting

• Shutter speed

• Exposure method

• Capture counter

• ISO

• White Balance

• Flash indication

• Focus

• Drive

• EV

• Battery status

.....optional.....

• Histogram

PHOCUS / PHOCUS MOBILE INFORMATION

• Metering method

• Aperture setting

• Shutter speed

• Exposure method

• ISO

• White Balance

• Flash indication

• Focus

• Drive

• EV

50cWiFi model only

• ISO

• White Balance

• IAA rating

• Storage medium

REAR LCD INFORMATION

.....optional.....

• Exposure compensation

• Histogram

• Date

• Time

• Focal length of lens

• Spirit level

Optional instantly accessible full-screen display of grip information to show:

Metering method Aperture setting Shutter speed Flash indication Focus Drive

EV Battery status Exposu re method Capture counter ISO White balance

SENSOR UNIT DISPLAY AND CONTROLS − OVERVIEW

When shooting, the sensor unit can display the information most often required for a quick settings check. The unit’s buttons, grip scroll wheels and camera buttons are used to navigate the main menu and change settings.

The display can show all saved captures on a CF card for browsing and enlarge them for detailed inspection.

ISO setting

Button function

Capture counter

Button function

When shooting, you can control the amount of information visible together with the current preview by choosing various modes

BUTTONS AND SCROLL WHEELS



In Browse mode, the scroll wheels and True Focus and AE-L buttons on the grip duplicate the actions of the Navigation and Zoom /selection buttons on the sensor unit.

Activate Browse mode by clicking on the Navigation button, the Zoom button or one of the P buttons (when assigned to Browse activation).

GRIP INFORMATION



Certain grip information (such as: aperture setting, shutter speed, ash indication, focus setting, drive, EV, battery status, exposure method, capture counter, ISO and white balance) can

simultaneously be displayed on the sensor unit. This feature is activated by pressing one of the P buttons (when assigned to Info Screen activation).

SPIRIT LEVEL



Spirit levels can be displayed on the sensor unit (a horizontal spirit level is also visible in the viewnder simultaneously).

White balance

File name

This feature is activated by pressing a P1 / P2 / Custom Button (when assigned to Spirit Level activation).

P1 & P2 BUTTONS



The P1 and P2 buttons on the sensor unit are customizable buttons that rapidly access a variety of functions, which are:

Delete image • Format card • Info screen • Spirit level • Focus conrm • Browse mode • Mark Overexposure • Live View (50c / 50cMS / 200cMS models only)

The buttons are easy to reassign either on the sensor unit itself or by way of the Camera Conguration tool in Phocus.

P1 & P2 BUTTON ASSIGNATION ON SENSOR UNIT (TWO METHODS)

1. Press MENU.

2. Press P1 button or P2 according to choice.

3. Step through the options by pressing the Tru e Focus ( ) or AE-L ( ) buttons or ZOOM ( or ) button.

4. Save the selection option by pressing EXIT (Menu button).

1. Press MENU > SETTINGS > CUSTOM OPTIONS.

2. Select P1 button or P2 according to choice.

3. Step through the available options by pressing the True

Focus ( ) or AE-L

( ) buttons or ZOOM ( or ) button.

4. Save the selection option by pressing EXIT (Menu button).

The P1 and P2 buttons also serve as WiFi connection control buttons (50cWiFi model only).

GRIP DISPLAY − OVERVIEW

TYPICAL GRIP DISPLAY

Flash condition indication

(No exposure compensation, normal ash synchronisation)

Aperture setting

(f/8)

Exposure Value display

(E V 13.0)

Exposure mode indication

(Manual setting)

Focus setting

(Manual setting)

Metering method indication

(Centre weighted)

Drive condition

Key lock

White balance

(Daylight)

Shutter speed setting

(1/125s)

ISO setting

(200 ISO)

Capture counter

Battery symbols

Command indication

The upper row on the screens describes commands (that change according to the setting). The button immediately above each command eects 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.

Scroll wheel description and direction

Arrowheads symbolize which scroll wheel should be used to change the setting they are beside. In this case, the Bracketing option is chosen by the front scroll wheel and the number of captures in that option is chosen by the rear scroll wheel.

. . .

= front scroll wheel

= rear scroll wheel

Setting information

The lower row on the screen displays information about the current state of the setting. In other words, the upper row displays what you can do, and the lower row displays the current state of settings or what you have done.

Typical camera grip display when changing settings.

VIEWFINDER DISPLAY − OVERVIEW

Typical viewnder display. Note the LEDs will only be visible when activated (by the camera or a setting).

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)

When activated, the integral spirit level replaces normal display.

SOME EXAMPLES OF VARIOUS VIEWFINDER DISPLAYS

Capture counter

Metering method setting

(Centre weighted)

Focus Assist LED

True Focus (all models) and HCD crop (60 Mpix only) icons appear on right hand side of display when functions are activated.

Standard settings

Normal screen with True Focus activated

VIEWFINDER DISPLAY ACCORDING TO

Normal screen with AE lock activated

Display when scroll wheels and navigation button is used or when Browse mode is activated.

EXPOSURE INFO ON VIEWFINDER DISPLAY

SETTING

ISO / WB

Flash mode AF mode Exposure compensation

mode

Normal screen with exposure compensation set

Exposure and metering mode examples

A =

Aperture priority

S =

Shutter priority

P =

Program

Pv =

Program (variable)

M =

Manual

Centre Weighted = CentreSpot = Spot =

REASSIGNABLE GRIP BUTTONS  FUNCTION OPTIONS

These four grip buttons by default are assigned according to name but can be reassigned (in Custom Options #4, #5, #6 and #7 or by using the Camera Conguration toolin Phocus) to various other functions listed here.

(See also the two customizable buttons on the sensor unit: P1 and P2. These are set on the sensor unit or in the Camera Conguration tool in Phocus).

· True Focus

Temporarily activates True Focus function.

· AE-lock

Temporarily locks a light reading in auto or manual modes. Also used in Zone metering.

· Mirror up

Locks mirror up for vibration reduced captures. Also lowers mirror.

· Stop down

Activates stop down function for depth-of-eld checking.

· AF

Temporarily activates Autofocus function.

· Self timer

Sets self timer mode. Provides a timed remote shutter release function with the option of a change in sequence of the mirror movement (to reduce vibration).

· Bracketing

Sets Bracketing mode. This function provides an automatic series of captures; one at the standard exposure setting (Manual or Auto) and the others with predetermined deviations in EV from the standard exposure.

· B mode

Sets B mode shutter setting. Shutter stays open as long a pressure is maintained on shutter release button.

· T mode

Sets T mode shutter setting. Shutter stays open after rst press of shutter release button (toggle function to close again).

· Flash Measure

Activates manual ash measure function.

· Interval timer

Activates interval function start screen.

· Cycle Light Meter mode

Selects next light metering mode.

· Expose

Provides alternative to shutter release button.

· Display O

Activates Display O mode immediately.

· Histogram

Provides a histogram on the grip display for the last capture.

SHORTCUT ACCESS TO BUTTON SETTING SCREENS

1) Press the MENU button followed by the button you want to reassign (True Focus, AE-L, M.UP or Stop Down). This directly accesses the particular button you chose at the Custom options level in the menu.

2) Rotate the REAR scroll wheel to select the function you want the button to activate.

3) Press SAVE (or the shutter release button). The selected button will now activate the newly assigned function directly.

· Focus Conf.

Provides a 100% preview on display for focus checking.

Not available for True Focus and AE-L buttons.

· Delete

Direct access to delete dialogue.

· Grey balance exp.

Provides selective capture for grey balance calculations.

· Spirit Level

Activates spirit level on back (but not in viewnder).

· Rear Info Screen

Activates grip information on sensor unit display.

(ISO/WB button)

Tip

See separate section about the Camera Conguration tool.

True Focus

AE-L

M.UP

STOP DOWN

SAVE

Rear scroll

wheel

CAMERA CONFIGURATION IN PHOCUS

The Camera Conguration tool in Phocus oers a very thorough and secure way of creating comprehensive proles for the H5D. There are three windows – Controls, Exposure and General – that present virtually all parameters to enable total control at the press of a button. This means that separate and specific custom profiles created in advance can cover a number of shooting scenarios leaving virtually nothing to chance. In addition these profiles can be easily imported and exported. For instance, you can create a special profile to suit a specific type of shoot and keep it on a memory stick or laptop. So, when renting an H5D for example, you only have to upload the saved profile to ensure that all parameters have been reset without you having to go through each detail – simple and secure.

The interface has three tabs at the top, Controls, Exposure and General, that access the windows. Descriptive information ap- pears as you mouse over the various menus and extra tool tips are additionally available as an option. To take an example, the Controls window is illustrated here. On the left are two lists: Camera and Library. The Camera list includes the various available configuration profiles already stored in the camera – the profile currently in use as well as the default settings and those you have created or imported from other sources. Library contains the factory presets stored on disk.

The Camera Conguration interface makes it easy to go through the parameters logically and systematically to prevent you missing important settings.

Controls, Exposure and General tabs

This list describes the settings in current use as well as the profiles already stored in the connected camera.

This list includes the new profiles created in Camera Configurator as well as factory profiles stored on disk.

Import, Export, Transfer, Add Profile etc tools

CREATING A PROFILE



1) Open Camera Conguation located under the Windows menu.

2) Connect the camera and in the Camera list click on a prole you want to change or a spare prole and name it.

3) Cycle through the three windows, Controls, Exposure and General, making the appropriate selections that you require. When complete, select the new prole and drag and drop or right click it to store in the Library.

Check box to display extended information.

4) Right click the Library version of the prole to access the Transfer Prole Set to Camera option then click on OK to complete the action. This causes the new prole to appear on the grip display for selection when you click on the Proles button.



Right click a prole in Library to access the Rename,

Reset to Standard, Delete and Export options if required. Import, Export, Transfer, Add Prole etc tools are also available.

SHORTCUTS

Some buttons access shortcuts if used in dierent ways or contexts.

3 4

Menu button – P1 / P2 setting option access

Press MENU on sensor unit and then P1 or P2 to access the relevant setting options directly for that particular button. After making any changes, press EXIT (Menu button) or the shutter release button to save the new setting.

DISPLAY button – Display

Press and hold to return to default preview display mode.

Shutter release button – Camera activation

Re-activates camera from Display O mode.

Shutter release button – Quick save

Half-press shutter release button to make a quick save when making settings adjustments.

6 7

Rear scroll wheel – Menu navigator

Functions as a vertical navigator on sensor unit menu.

True Focus button – Camera activation

Re-activates camera from Display O mode.

True Focus button – Zoom-in button

Automatically acts as Zoom-in button when in Browse mode.

True Focus button – Selection button

Automatically acts as value selector on sensor unit menu when in Menu mode.

CF Card format button – CF card format

Formats the current inserted CF card (requires conrmation).

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Front scroll wheel – Menu navigator / Browser

Functions as a horizontal navigator on sensor unit menu as well as a capture browser in Browse mode.

Menu button – Custom Options access

Press MENU button twice on the grip to access the latest setting made in Custom Options. After making any changes, press the shutter release button to save the new setting.

Menu button – Customizable Button access

Press MENU on the grip and then the desired customizable button (True Focus, AE-L, M.UP, Stop Down) to access the choices available in Custom Options. After making any changes, press SAVE or the shutter release button to save the new setting.

Proles button – Camera activation

Re-activates camera from Display O mode.

AE-L button – Camera activation

Re-activates camera from Display O mode.

AE-L button – Zoom-out button

Automatically acts as zoom-in button when in Browse mode.

AE-L button – Selection button

Automatically acts as value selector on sensor unit menu when in Menu mode.

Mirror Up button – Camera activation

Re-activates camera from Display O mode.

Stop Down button – Camera activation

Re-activates camera from Display O mode.

GENERAL

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CARRYING STRAP



The carrying strap is attached by rstly withdrawing the safety collar. The hook is then freed and can be attached to the strap lug. Slide back the safety collar to ensure the hook remains in the locked position between the small protruding lugs. The collar is purposely a tight t to avoid unintentionally slipping back and therefore might need some eort to slide.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY GRIP



The environmentally approved Battery grip Li-ion (3043356) is the standard power source for the H5D camera. The H5D requires a power supply for all actions as there is no mechanical reserve facility. When working untethered, it is therefore advisable to keep a reserve rechargeable battery grip at hand. 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 battery in an inside pocket, for example, to maintain it near body temperature.

FITTING AND REMOVING A BATTERY



The tting and removing procedure is the same for both types of battery grip.

Remove the battery from the camera by depressing the battery holder button (A) and simultaneously swinging the battery holder retaining lever (B) down until it stops. Pull the battery downwards (C).

If you intend to store the battery separately from the camera you should ensure that the safety cover is in place (to prevent short-circuiting). It snaps into place and is removed by pulling outwards and upwards on the locking clip.

To t, hold the battery at against the camera body 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.

BATTERY CHARGER



The battery charger is supplied with a number of 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 by sliding it into position as in the diagram. Removal is by the reverse procedure.

Please note that the Battery charger Li-ion 2900 (3053572) is designed for use with Battery grip Li-ion 2900 (3043356) but can also be used together with the Battery grip re- chargeable 7.2V Li-Ion (3043348) intended for H4D use.

Likewise, the older Battery charger for Li-Ion battery

(3053568) also can also be used together with the Battery grip Li-ion 2900 (3043356) but requires 50% longer charg-

ing times.

CHARGING THE BATTERY



With the battery removed from the camera, insert the jack plug from the battery charger into the socket on the battery grip. Insert the battery charger into a standard (100–240V~ /50–60 Hz) domestic socket.

During the charging procedure, the lamp on the charger signies the following:

Standby (no batter y connected)



Charging



Ready



RECHARGEABLE BATTERY GRIP LI-ION/ BATTERY CHARGER LI-ION 2900



It can take about 6 hours to load the battery completely the rst time.

– PRECAUTIONS & GENERAL

• The battery should be charged for approximately 6 hours before rst time use.

• The battery must be charged at room temperature.

• Maximum battery capacity is reached only after the battery has been charged and discharged several times.

• Avoid frequent full discharges (a full discharge is signalled by the appearance of the Replace battery warning on the grip display). As the battery is a Li-ion type, it has no ‘memory eect’ of practical importance and therefore frequent recharges will cause no problems such as loss of capacity or poor performance. It is therefore better policy to recharge the battery at very regular intervals, regardless of use.

• Remove the battery if you intend to store the camera for some while as it will eventually become completely drained, even though the camera is turned o.

• The battery has an integrated ‘fuel gauge’ capability that supports the Replace battery and Battery status functions on the grip display. As with most Li-ion batteries, this capability should be occasionally calibrated, depending on how much the battery is used. To do this, leave the camera on (or use it), until the Replace battery warning appears. Then, recharge the battery for 6 hours. This will improve the accuracy of the measurements.

• 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 battery performance might be noticed at very high or low temperat ures. Take the appropriate measures if this is the case.

• If you do not intend to use the battery for a while, it is best to store it at room temperature with an approximate 30 to 40% charge. You can check the percentage level on the status screen.

• The battery should have a usable service life of around 400 recharge/discharge cycles.

• Connect the battery grip to the camera correctly.

• Keep the protective cover in place when not in use. (Shortcircuiting across keys in a pocket, for example, could cause a re risk).

• Do not immerse the battery grip in liquids.

• Do not incinerate the battery grip. Please recycle or discard in an environmentally approved manner.

• Use indoors only (protect against moisture).

• Do not short-circuit the jack plug.

• Do not alter the charger in any way other than changing the plug attachment.

Note

Tip

You can save battery consumption by changing the Display O /Sleep /Power O settings as well as the brightness settings of the display.

BATTERY LIFE & BATTERY WARNING



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 Display O or Sleep modes for long periods, for example, then the battery will become exhausted much faster. A low camera battery state is indicated by a symbol on the grip display, in the viewnder as well as on the sensor unit display. In addition, an audible signal sounds.

When the battery is almost completely exhausted, a warning message Replace battery will appear on the grip display.

Quick visual check Low batter y warning Exhausted battery warning

Note

When the low battery message in the viewnder and the low battery icon on the sensor display appear, the camera automatically enters a temporary power-saving mode. This is recognizable by a slower pace for all the actions in a capture sequence. The camera actions also sound dierently.

This mode is designed so that you can continue working for a while, even though the power remaining in the battery is too low for working in the normal manner. Normal action automatically returns with a refreshed battery.

BATTE RY STATUS



An immediate full-screen information and battery status check appears on the grip display by holding down the illumination/battery status button. This screen displays:

• the rmware version

• the number of captures taken since the last battery recharge / change.

• a rechargeable-battery status icon that provides a quick visual check as well as a gure estimate in percent.

The information regarding the number of captures taken is intended to help you make an estimate of the number of possible remaining captures according to your way of working. For example, if you regularly browse a great deal when shooting or you leave the camera in ON-mode instead of Display O or Sleep modes, you would naturally expect to drain the battery sooner than others who don’t. You should soon be able to build up a picture of how you usually work and can therefore estimate that after X number of captures, you normally expect to be able to take Y captures before the battery is exhausted (when working in a similar manner in similar conditions).

The percentage information, however, provides another kind of estimate based more on the amount of charge left in the battery rather than on your normal way of working.

Remember that these are only estimates and that there are a number of factors aecting remaining battery charge, ambient temperature for example, as well as general practice.

TEMPERATURE WARNING



Many rapidly taken captures make heavy demands on the processor in the sensor unit which in turn produces heat. This, particularly in combination with high ambient temperature, can result in noise in the image les. To prevent this, the sensor unit displays a warning icon when the temperature rises.

At ca. 60° C a warning dialogue appears notifying that the sensor unit is temporarily shutting down to allow the unit to cool.

POWER MODES



The H5D can be set at three active modes − ON, Display O and Sleep. In these active modes, battery consumption

is least in Sleep mode and most in ON mode. Both the grip and the sensor unit displays are dimmed accordingly. However, after a set number of minutes of complete inactivity, the whole camera can automatically enter another mode (custom setting) to conserve power (indicated by no visible logos on either display).

To activate the camera press the red ON.OFF button until you see the start-up H5D logo appear on the grip display. The logo is automatically followed by the main screen.

OFF

From the active screen, press (not click !) the red ON.OFF button for a half second. All buttons (except the ON.OFF button) remain ineective, producing virtually no demand on the battery. 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 battery grip if you are going to store the camera for a period of more than a few weeks).

In this mode neither the viewnder display nor grip display information is available.

SLEEP

SENSOR UNIT MENU > SETTINGS > CUSTOM OPTIONS > SLEEP

At this setting the camera is in very low battery-consumption mode. This is indicated by the ready lamp glowing orange instead of green. From this mode it will take a few seconds to re-activate the camera. Any of the buttons listed below will instigate re-activation.

The time intervals are: 5 minutes, 10 minutes and Never.

POWER OFF

SENSOR UNIT MENU > SETTINGS > CUSTOM OPTIONS > POWER OFF

In this mode the camera is completely without power and has to be started by pressing the ON button again - simple reactivation is not sucient.

AUTOMATIC SETTINGS



DISPLAY OFF

SENSOR UNIT MENU > SETTINGS > CUSTOM OPTIONS > DISPLAY OFF

In this mode the camera turns o the grip and sensor unit displays but remains ready to be immediately reactivated to the ON mode.

The time intervals are: 10, 20, 30 and 60 seconds.

VIEWFINDER SCREEN



The H5D is tted with a Spherical Acute-Matte D viewnder screen for extreme brightness, clarity and even illumination. An optional accessory screen with a grid pattern is also available.

To change a viewnder screen, remove the viewnder to access the viewnder screen. To remove the screen, place the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar in the viewnder 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 time intervals are: 30 minutes, 60 minutes and Never.

RE-ACTIVATION FROM DISPLAY OFF



OR SLEEP MODES

• press the shutter release button half way

• press the Stop down button

• click the ON.OFF button

• press the Mirror up button.

the viewnder screen replacement indentation and press downwards until the screen snaps into position. Try to avoid touching either surface of the screen with bare ngers.

Note

Do not attempt to clean the screen by immersing it in water, or use any kind of cleaning uid. 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 viewnder image but have no eect whatsoever on the recorded image

Viewnder screens showing the dierence in masking and composition frame marking. Type varies according to sensor size. See under Accessories for other types (with grid pattern, for example).

REMOVING AND ATTACHING THE



VIEWFINDER

To remove, grasp the viewnder in the right hand and while depressing the viewnder release button, lift the rear of the viewnder up and away from the camera body.

To attach, hold the viewnder at a slight angle and rest it on the top of the camera. Slide the viewnder forward until the front locating pin is in position in the recess in the front edge of the viewnder screen aperture on camera body. Press the rear part of the viewnder rmly downwards until it clicks into place.

Ensure that both sides of the viewnder are seated correctly and that it has been rmly attached and locked into position. Failure to do so could cause an intermittent malfunction if the databus interface connections between the viewnder and camera body are not positively secured. Avoid lifting the camera by the viewnder alone.

EYEPIECE ADJUSTMENT



No corrective lenses are needed to adjust the eyepiece to suit most requirements. The diopter range is from -5 to +3.5D. 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 viewnder 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 H5D. 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 the viewnder and those who wish to wear eyeglasses.

The eye cups can be rapidly changed by a Hasselblad Authorized Service Center.

ACCESSORY CONNECTION



There are two accessoryretaining screw threads (M5) as well as a databus connector on the left hand side of the camera body, protected beneath a cover. The cover can be removed by rstly lifting the left hand edge a little and then sliding the cover to the left, as in the illustration.

PC-CONNECTOR



A PC connector for non TTLash synchronisation is located on the left side of the body. It is protected by a captive rubber plug.

Lift this edge of the cover rst

PROTECTIVE BASE PLATE



To remove the protective base plate, lift the securing catch while pushing the plate towards the lens. To attach it again, slip it over the camera foot until it stops and the securing catch snaps into place.

USING COMPACT FLASH MEMORY CARDS



When using a compact-ash card, the H5D is completely self- contained. No additional wires or connectors need to be attached. The recommended type is UDMA/type 4 /60MBs (400x) or better. Please see the Appendix in this manual for a list of recommended cards.

The H5D is shipped with an 8GB (or larger) compact-ash card, which is capable of holding approximately 50 − 100 captures (according to model). Lossless compression is applied to the images, so the actual size of each capture can vary, thereby aecting the total number of shots you can t on the card.

All cards should be formatted in the sensor unit before rst-time use!

INSERTING A CF CARD



1. Open the CF card slot cover on the sensor unit by insert-

ing a thumb in the recess and then sliding it to the left.

2. Behind the cover, you will see a slot for the card (A) and a

release button (B) below the slot.

3. Hold the compact-ash card so that the connector holes

face into the slot and you can read the brand label when you are behind the camera. Gently press the card into the slot. If you encounter resistance, it might be because you are holding the card backwards or upside down.

4. If the card can be easily inserted nearly all the way into

the back, then you are inserting it correctly. Press the card another couple of millimetres rmly into place.

5. Close the slot cover and slide it to the right to lock it.

REMOVING A CF CARD



1. Open the CF card slot cover on the sensor unit.

2. Press the release button a little way in and then release

it so that it extends a little out from the slot.

3. Press the now extended release button all the way back

into the sensor unit again. Some force is required. As you do this, the card will be pushed out a few millimetres.

4. Grasp the card and pull it away from the sensor unit.

5. Close the slot cover shut again.

Note

Do not remove a CF card from the sensor unit if the ‘ready’ light is blinking!

All les on the card may become corrupted (and consequently lost) if you do so and new formatting may also be necessary.

FORMATTING CARDS



The camera is only able to read and write to storage media that have been formatted correctly. New cards sometimes have no formatting, or you might want to convert a card that is currently using a format that the camera cannot read. In either case, you must reformat a CF card in the sensor unit for H5D use.

FORMAT BUTTON



Press the Format button on the camera grip. It is purposely recessed to avoid unintentional use, so use a ball-point pen or similar. A prompt is displayed on the sensor unit for conrmation.

FORMAT VIA SENSOR UNIT



SENSOR UNIT MENU > STORAGE > FORMAT > DIALOGUE

1. Press MENU.

2. Navigate to Storage (use the Rear scroll wheel or the

Navigator).

3. Navigate to Format (use the Front scroll wheel or the

Navigator).

4. Navigate to Format dialogue (use the Front scroll wheel

or the Navigator).

5. Conrm by pressing OK (Display button).

There are two ways to format cards. The quickest way is to use the Format card button on the grip but if you prefer, you can also use the menu on the sensor unit.



Note

Only UDMA/type 4/60MBs (or 400x) cards or better are recommended for H5D use.

See full list in ‘Appendix’ in this manual.

Navigator Display

Zoom

Note

All CF cards should be formatted in the sensor unit before rst-time use!

SENSOR UNIT – INTRODUCTION



The captured image is temporarily stored internally on a CF card in the sensor unit or onto a computer hard disk when tethered using Phocus. True to the modular design, the sensor unit can be removed and attached to a large format / view camera (see later section in this manual) for both tethered and untethered use.

When attaching and removing the sensor unit, pay particular attention to the sensor area. The sensor itself is covered and protected by a glass IR lter but take great care when handling.

If you scratch or mark the lter in any way, it will show up on every shot. Replacements are expensive so treat the glass surface with at least as much care as you would a lens. The sensor itself is not accessible for any kind of cleaning or maintenance by a user. Do not attempt any such action as you will almost certainly damage it irreparably. When storing separated from the camera, always ensure you use a protective cover.

REMOVING AND ATTACHING THE



SENSOR UNIT

1. Remove a FireWire cable if connected.

2. While pushing the safety catch towards the rear of the

camera A, rotate the sensor unit release button to the right B, and while maintaining that position press the centre of the button rmly inwards towards the camera body C to nally release the magazine.

3. Clean the outside surface of IR lter by using clean

compressed air (see warning above rst). If this is not enough, then use one of the procedures outlined below.

5. Reattach the sensor unit to the camera immediately

after cleaning to check results.

6. If you still see spots on your shots after you have cleaned

the outside of the infrared lter, then you may have dust either on the inside of the IR lter or on the CCD itself.

As is the case with all electronic devices pay extra care when working in damp en vironments and avoid damp conditions for storage.

With untethered use, the management of captures is handled by the sensor unit. In tethered use, captures are handled and stored by the computer and can be visually checked in Phocus immediately. Settings are made entering the sensor unit menu using the buttons on the unit. Grip scroll wheels can also be used, if selected as a function option. Some sensor unit information is also visible on the grip display, the viewnder display and, when tethered, Phocus.

Remember to check settings before each shoot. It is easy to forget small adjustments you might have made the time before. You might want to consider using the prole function to make a one-button-press resetting of important functions for your particular regular situations.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF SENSOR



UNIT

• Always replace the protective CCD/lter cover when

the sensor unit is not mounted on a camera.

• Do not touch the exposed CCD/lter with your ngers.

• Keep all foreign objects away from the camera open-

ing when attaching or removing a sensor unit.

• Store the sensor unit away from moisture and exces-

sive heat.

• Protect the sensor unit from impact.

Note

Time & Date settings on the sensor unit (which are included with les and folder labels) are updated automatically through a FireWire/Phocus connection. These settings are retained for about two consecutive weeks by a small rechargeable cell that is automatically recharged by the main battery or FireWire with regular use. If problems occur, charge the cell by leaving the sensor unit turned ON for around 12 hours.

CLEANING THE SENSOR FILTER



If you see dark or colored spots or lines in your images, then you may need to clean the outer surface of the sensor unit’s infrared (IR) lter. In most cases, the careful use of compressed air will be adequate though if you use canned compressed air, read the instructions very carefully before use to avoid spraying impurities or even ice on the lter! Sometimes, however, small particles will get stuck to the surface of the IR lter, requiring for a more thorough cleaning, involving either uid or wipes.

1. If compressed air did not remove all the problems on the lter, then use an

E-wipe.

2. Tear at the notch to break seal. Remove E-wipe from its packaging and fold the

tissue to match the width of the IR lter.

3. Apply rm pressure using two or three ngers at the edge of the wipe to ensure

an even, rm contact with lter surface. Wipe the surface in one unbroken motion.

4. Finally check if the IR lter has been properly cleaned either by visual inspec-

tion or by mounting the sensor unit to the camera and making a test capture. If further cleaning is needed, repeat cleaning procedure.

Note

Do not use same side of the ewipe twice as you will be likely to re apply any particles removed in the rst pass.

TETHERED TO A COMPUTER WITH



If you still see spots on your shots after you have cleaned the outside of the infrared lter, then you may have dust either on the inside of the IR lter or on the sensor itself. However,

do so!

If dust manages to get between the IR lter and sensor, it can only be removed at the Hasselblad factory. Contact your Hasselblad dealer or Hasselblad Service Center for assistance.

never attempt to remove the glass lter – you will probably ruin the sensor if you

Note

PHOCUS RUNNING

When tethered to a computer, you can control many camera functions using Phocus software. All captures are saved as 3F les (as opposed to 3FR les from a CF card) and can be immediately exported to other formats if desired.

CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER



To connect to a computer, attach a FireWire cable from the FireWire port on a computer to the port on the side of the sensor unit. The port is protected behind a hinged cover.

When you are connected to a computer, the following applies:

• The destination medium and location are controlled from Phocus.

• All exposure settings, including ISO, aperture and exposure time, are controlled

from Phocus if you choose to expose from Phocus. In addition extra tools such as Live Video, remote focus control etc are available. See Phocus user manual for full description.

• The sensor unit will normally take power from the FireWire cable. However, if

you use a MacBook Pro with a Thunderbolt to FireWire adapter you will need to set the camera to use power from the camera battery. See more on page 69. 4-pin FireWire cables cannot be used. You must still have a charged battery connected as the camera body needs it in order to operate.

When initiating a shot from Phocus, the computer sends a signal to the sensor unit, which triggers the shutter (and strobe/ash, if any). The back then sends the capture over the FireWire connection to the computer, where it is displayed on the computer screen and saved as a 16-bit 3F le in the currently selected folder on the computer hard disk.

When tethered, each capture also appears as ‘Host’ on the sensor unit display. Please note that the buttons on the unit have no function in this mode.

‘Camera’ tool in Phocus.

HASSELBLAD CAPTURE FILES, PHOCUS & ADOBE/APPLE SOFTWARE WORKFLOWS

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The H5D can capture les and store them as Hasselblad RAW format les or Hasselblad RAW + JPEG formats simultaneously. (not applicable to 60 Mpix / 50MS/200MS models).

Hasselblad RAW les are initially stored in the 3FR format which is a proprietary Hasselblad format for the temporary storage of captures. A 3FR le contains the complete digitized raw image exactly as it was captured by the camera. 3FR information requires further computing power (typically by way of Phocus) to obtain complete development. If developed in Phocus, 3FR les become Hasselblad 3F les – denoted by each le now bearing the sux “.f”. If developed by other RAW processors, the 3FR les are not converted to 3F but can be exported directly to TIFF, PSD etc according to requirements.

However, when working tethered – which necessitates using Phocus – 3FR les are automatically processed and stored in the background on a computer appearing as 3F les on the hard disk ready for selective adjustment and export. 3FR les stored on a CF card can be processed to completion using:

• Hasselblad Phocus

• Adobe Camera Raw / Lightroom

• Apple Aperture

To sum up, capture les can be stored as 3FR les (from a CF card) for later processing in Phocus or other software, or they can be stored as 3F les (as a result of tethered shooting or 3FR les processed and converted in Phocus). In all cases if you keep the original 3FR/3F les, you will also retain the possibility of reprocessing them in the future in later versions of Phocus or other software to take advantage of eventual improvements and developments.

Note that using Phocus is the most comprehensive method. The Phocus and Adobe methods can produce almost identical results (in most cases, but not all) regarding RAW conversion so it is a matter of personal choice regarding which method would best suit your preferred ways of working. Alternatively you can use Apple Aperture though you should take note that the benets of DAC and HNCS etc, will be lost in this case.

Mixed formats

Phocus can also process most other capture formats, generic and proprietary. This means you can include other formats in your normal Phocus workow if you choose. Or if you prefer, you can include Hasselblad les in Adobe / Apple workows as stated above.

PHOCUS

Phocus is the capture processing and le management application aimed primarily at Hasselblad 3F le handling. Phocus Mobile oers remote viewing and control when shooting tethered while Phocus Quick oers a very rapid and simplied le processing capability.

Phocus allows the extraction of the most detailed les from the world’s most advanced cameras to your desktop in a professional and ecient manner.

Phocus works the way that photographers work and provide serious photographers with a well thought out, and intuitive workow, designed to provide maximum power and options with a minimum of eort. Phocus produces ground-breaking new levels of image quality and technical precision and when combined with the world’s nest optics and image sensors the result is exactly what you would expect from Hasselblad – simply stunning image quality.

FEATURES IN PHOCUS

Ultimate Image Quality

· Hasselblad Natural Color Solution (HNCS)

· Sophisticated lens corrections for H and V system lenses

(DAC)

Specialized Tools

Ultimate Image Quality

Phocus combines with Hasselblad Natural Color Solution (HNCS) and Digital Auto Correction (DAC) to provide ultimate image quality in every image you create. With Phocus, the moiré that can occur on even extremely high-resolution images is eectively removed automatically and directly on the raw data, leaving image quality intact and saving hours of tedious post-production work.

Tethered shooting is also very smooth with Phocus Remote camera controls providing a number of remote functions, such as remote focusing, live view, aperture and exposure time controls, etc.

· Advanced Tethered Camera Controls

· Phocus Mobile *

· Live Video

· Scene calibration & reproduction tools

· Leading edge Moiré removal

· Highlight recovery, shadow ll, clarity and dust spot

removal tools

· Camera Conguration and Capture Sequencer

plus:

· Easy-to-use interface

· Extensive customization options for individual work-

ow scenarios

· Import/Export of Image Adjustments, Keywords, Workow settings etc.

· High quality printing

· Slide show

· RAW le support from more than 150 DSLR cameras

· License free software (unlimited installations - no regis-

tration issues)

Any File from Anywhere!

Phocus allows you to import your les, RAW or otherwise and work in the same powerful and intuitive processing environment, no matter where your les are coming from. This means that you can browse, handle, adjust, and process all kinds of RAW and non-RAW formats.

Phocus Mobile

Phocus Mobile is available for the iPhone®, iPad® and iPod Touch®. It enables you to connect wirelessly to a computer running Phocus and to remotely browse your high-resolution RAW, JPEG and TIFF images.

This provides a handy solution for working with clients in the studio, enabling each person to view images on an individual iOS device, rather than all gathering around a single computer.

Phocus Mobile also allows users to remotely operate and trigger a tethered camera, giving control of many parameters, all neatly presented in a virtual camera display. This feature is very convenient for remote control of the camera when it’s located in a dicult-to-access position. Phocus Mobile is available for free download at the App Store.

Phocus Quick

Phocus Quick allows a preview of images from camera to screen at the touch of a button. Your original images (in RAW format) remain on the memory card and can be backed up automatically if you wish. Either way, you can view and review in Phocus Quick and still go back later and ne-tune your images. The perfect combination of ease of use and peace of mind! Phocus Mobile is available for free download from the Hasselblad website.

Phocus supports RAW les from more than 150 cameras, including Canon, Nikon, Leica, Sony, Fuji, Olympus, and so on**, as well as the most common le formats such as TIFF, JPEG, DNG, and PNG, making it easier than ever to work as you see t, not as your camera dictates.

* Phocus Mobile is available for download on the App Store.

** Full list available at http://www.apple.com/aperture/specs/raw.html

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