Hasselblad H4D200MS User Manual
USER MANUAL
v3
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INTRODUCTION
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The Hasselblad H series of cameras consists of building new
developments on the shoulders of the previous generation.
In this way all the previous work-experience based and
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 five 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 model that raises the bar so much for
product work 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.
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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.
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
• 40 Custom options
• Hasselblad Natural Color Solution
• Tru e Focus
• Digital Lens Correction
• Access to view camera use
• Hasselblad Phocus and Adobe Lightroom
• International Warranty & Service package
50MS & 200MS models also feature:
• Multi-Shot facility
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.
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.
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
JPEG & RAW files can be produced simultaneously if you
choose. The 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.
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INDEX
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
Lenses 11
Display overview 12
Sensor unit display 13
Grip display 14
Viewfinder display 15
Customizable buttons 16
Camera Configuration 17
Shortcuts 18
General 18
Carrying strap 20
Rechargeable battery 20
Battery charger 20
Charging the battery 21
Battery grip − precautions 21
Battery life 22
Battery status 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
Exposure Control 41
ISO & white balance on grip 42
Light metering modes 42
Exposure setting modes 43
Manual exposure mode 43
Automatic exposure mode 44
Overexposure indicator 44
AE-L button 45
Exp compensation/Quick Adjust 46
Fixed Exposure compensation 46
Navigating the Menus 46
Sensor unit menu 48
Navigating menu and settings on SU 49
Navigating menu and settings on grip 50
Previews and browsing 51
Preview modes 52
Browsing 53
Zooming 53
Sensor unit settings 54
Sensor unit menu layout 55
ISO & WB setting on sensor unit 56
Image Format 57
Storage 58
Delete 58
Format 58
Settings 59
Sound 59
Date & Time 60
Display 60
Custom Options 61
P1 & P2 Buttons 61
Display Off 61
Sleep 61
Power Off 61
Image Orientation 62
Show Preview 62
Service 62
About 63
Spirit level 64
Grip Menu Settings 65
Overview of grip menu 66
Self Timer 67
Bracketing 69
Interval 71
Settings 72
Custom Options 73
Image Info 77
Image info text setting 78
Date & Time 78
System status 79
Drive 80
Profiles 81
Profiles 82
Flash /strobe 84
General 85
Integral flash 86
Flash measure 87
Accessories 88
Multi Shot 93
Appendix 94
Technical Specifications 95
Default settings 97
True Exposure 98
P & Pv modes 99
Light metering sensitivity 99
Recommended CF cards 99
Problems, Equipment care and service 100
Index 101
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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-flash card, you could instead use a USB CF-card reader, but FireWire is recommended for optimum speed and flexibility.
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 firmware updates to the camera body, the sensor unit and the viewfinder.
The aim is to ensure you have the latest firmware updates for camera body, sensor unit and viewfinder, which naturally ensures the optimum in performance. When updating you should also study the accompanying ‘Release Notes’ or ‘Read Me’ files
where you will find 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 sufficiently
wide left margin to allow one-sided print outs to fit 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.
Register your camera for regular news about the latest developments, updates, news, tips, and much else!
– www.hasselblad.com –
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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 DISPLAY 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
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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.
1
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 firmly) the shutter
will be released (or the chosen exposure procedure
for example, the self timer is activated with this button).
2
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 effect
of the wheels’ direction is customizable.
3
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 flash 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 navigating the sensor unit menu.
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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.
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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.
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MENU button
Accesses the first level of the menu for settings
changes.
7
Illumination/Battery status button
Press to illuminate the display. Remains active until
camera enters Display Off mode. Hold down to access
battery status/general information screen.
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3
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ON / OFF (Profiles) 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 Off mode.
A long press of the button will turn the camera off
completely (even from Display Off mode) signified by
an audible signal (if set).
A quick ‘click’ on the button will access the Profiles
feature (see later section for deatils).
Note the difference in results between a long press
and a quick click of this button.
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Rear 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 effect
of the wheels’ direction is customizable.
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6
7
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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.
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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.
1
True Focus button
At default setting, activates True Focus (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.
2
CF Card format button
Re-formats a CF card. Purposefully recessed to prevent unintentional use. Dialogue appears for confirmation.
3
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.
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2
3
There are three control buttons on the front of the
grip.
4
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.
5
Remote release cord port
For attaching a remote release cord (electrical). The
jack plug socket is protected by a captive rubber plug.
6
STOP DOWN button
Press to make a visual check of the depth-of-field on
the viewfinder screen at the chosen aperture. The aperture will close according to the setting and remain
closed as long as the pressure is maintained. You can
alter the aperture at the same time to see the changes
taking place.
Can be reassigned in Custom Options to another function.
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5
6
Note
Customizable buttons are parti cularly
useful and can save you a great deal of
time and effort. You are advised to investigate their potential fully!
See separate section for full details.
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SENSOR UNIT
1
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.
2
P1 button
Assignable button to access a specific function. Setting is made via Custom Options on sensor unit or in the Camera Configuration tool in Phocus.
3
Navigation button
A four-way rocker button enabling you to browse images as well as navigate the menu system.
4
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 finally to view and select folders and media. Also acts
as a selection button for value setting on the sensor unit menu.
5
Display button
Steps through the various view modes for the preview image.
6
P2 button
Assignable button to access a specific function. Setting is made via Custom Options on sensor unit or in the Camera Configuration tool in Phocus.
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5
6
7
1
2
3 4
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7
Ready-light
Indicates sensor unit condition. GREEN signifies a new capture is possible
(steady or blinking). ORANGE signifies 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. RED signifies a problem (an explanatory message
will be displayed).
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CCD and IR filter
The sensor is positioned behind a permanently mounted IR filter. Always
be very careful not to touch or scratch the surface of the filter when it is
exposed. Replace the protective cover whenever the sensor unit is not
mounted on a camera.
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Databus connectors
For digital communication with camera body.
10
Retaining bar
Main support for sensor unit.
11
Safety catch
Prevents inadvertent removal of sensor unit.
12
‘Sensor plane’ index
For physical focus measurement in critical close-up work.
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12
Previous H2 /
H3/H4D users
please note th e
orientatio n of the
plug on the H5D!
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CF-card cover
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FireWire port
For computer connection (please carefully note the orientation of the
FireWire plug when inserting into the sensor unit).
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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.
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VIEWFINDER
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2
3
1
Hot shoe
Connection for automatic flash unit (with SCA 3902
adapter) or for wireless flash connection.
2
Rubber eye cup
Can be exchanged for another model.
3
Eyesight adjustment wheel
The personal eyesight adjustment facility has a diopter range of -5 to +3.5, to suit most users.
4
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 viewfinder display as confirmation.
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4
6
7
5
Exposure method / DISPLAY 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 viewfinder
displays accordingly.
6
Integral flash unit
Guide number 12.
7
Integral flash unit release button
Slide the button towards the rear of the camera to
raise the flash. Activation is automatic.
8
Viewfinder release button
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LENSES
1
Lens shade index
2
Manual focus ring
3
Focusing distance scales
4
Depth-of-field scales
5
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.
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2
3
4
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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
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
• ISO
• White Balance
• IAA rating
• Storage medium
Optional instantly accessible full-screen
display of grip information to show:
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REAR LCD INFORMATION
.....optional.....
• Exposure compensation
• Histogram
• Date
• Time
• Focal length of lens
• Spirit level
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.
ISO setting
Capture
counter
The display can show all saved captures on a CF card for browsing and
enlarge them for detailed inspection.
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, flash 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).
Button
function
White
balance
Button
function
File name
SPIRIT LEVEL
Spirit levels can be displayed on the sensor unit (a horizontal
spirit level is also visible in the viewfinder simultaneously).
This feature is activated by pressing one of the P buttons
(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 conrm • Browse mode • Mark Overexposure
The buttons are easy to reassign either on the sensor unit
itself or by way of the Camera Configuration 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 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).
or
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).
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GRIP DISPLAY − OVERVIEW
TYPICAL GRIP DISPLAY
Flash condition indication
(No exposure compensation,
normal flash 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 effects the change. So in this case, for
example, you would press the FLASH button to Exit from the
screen. See note below.
Settings symbols
Symbolize the options available when settings are changed.
The active symbol is depicted by a drop shadow.
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.
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VIEWFINDER DISPLAY − OVERVIEW
Typical viewfinder 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
Menu mode
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 =
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CUSTOMIZABLE 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 Configuration tool) to various other
functions listed here.
(In addition there are two customizable buttons
on the sensor unit: P1 and P2. These are set on the
sensor unit or in the Camera Configuration 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-field 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 first
press of shutter release button
(toggle function to close again).
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2
· Flash Measure
Activates manual flash 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 Off
Activates Display Off 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.
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3
4
2
3
4
· 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 viewfinder).
· Rear Info Screen
Activates grip information on
sensor unit display.
(ISO/WB button)
Tip
See separate section about the
Camera Configuration tool.
True Focus
AE-L
M.UP
STOP DOWN
SAVE
MENU
Rear scroll
wheel
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CAMERA CONFIGURATION IN PHOCUS
The Camera Configuration tool in Phocus offers a very thorough and secure way of creating comprehensive profiles 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 appears 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 Conguration 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 Configuation located under the
Windows menu.
2) Connect the camera and in the Camera list click on
a profile you want to change or a spare profile 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 profile 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 profile to
access the Transfer Profile Set to Camera option
then click on OK to complete the action. This
causes the new profile to appear on the grip display for selection when you click on the Profiles
button.
Right click a profile in Library to access the Rename,
Reset to Standard, Delete and Export options if
required. Import, Export, Transfer, Add Profile etc
tools are also available.
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SHORTCUTS
Some buttons access shortcuts if used in different ways or contexts.
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1
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.
2
DISPLAY button – Display
Press and hold to return to default preview display
mode.
3
Shutter release button – Camera activation
Re-activates camera from Display Off mode.
4
Shutter release button – Quick save
Half-press shutter release button to make a quick save
when making settings adjustments.
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5
6 7
8
9
9
Rear scroll wheel – Menu navigator
Functions as a vertical navigator on sensor unit menu.
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True Focus button – Camera activation
Re-activates camera from Display Off mode.
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True Focus button – Zoom-in button
Automatically acts as Zoom-in button when in
Browse mode.
12
True Focus button – Selection button
Automatically acts as value selector on sensor unit
menu when in Menu mode.
13
CF Card format button – CF card format
Formats the current inserted CF card (requires
confirmation).
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11
13
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5
Front scroll wheel – Menu navigator / Browser
Functions as a horizontal navigator on sensor unit
menu as well as a capture browser in Browse mode.
6
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.
7
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.
8
Profiles button – Camera activation
Re-activates camera from Display Off mode.
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AE-L button – Camera activation
Re-activates camera from Display Off mode.
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AE-L button – Zoom-out button
Automatically acts as zoom-in button when in Browse
mode.
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AE-L button – Selection button
Automatically acts as value selector on sensor unit
menu when in Menu mode.
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Mirror Up button – Camera activation
Re-activates camera from Display Off mode.
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Stop Down button – Camera activation
Re-activates camera from Display Off mode.
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GENERAL
Photo: Ken Her mann © / Hasselbla d Masters
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CARRYING STRAP
The carrying strap is attached by firstly 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 fit to avoid unintentionally slipping back and therefore might need some effort 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 (both sorts of battery grips are referred to as
the ‘battery’ in this manual).
FITTING AND REMOVING A BATTERY
The fitting and removing procedure is the same for both
types of battery grip.
C
A
B
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.
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.
To fit, hold the battery flat 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.
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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
signifies the following:
Standby (no battery 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 first time.
– PRECAUTIONS & GENERAL
• The battery should be charged for approximately 6 hours
before first time use.
• The battery must be charged at room temperature.
• Maximum battery capacity is reached only after the bat-
tery 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 effect’ 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 off.
• 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. (Short-
circuiting across keys in a pocket, for example, could cause
a fire risk).
• Do not immerse the battery grip in liquids.
• Do not incinerate the battery grip. Please recycle or dis-
card 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 Off /Sleep
/Power Off settings as well as the brightness settings of the display.
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BATT E RY LI FE
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 Off 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
and in the viewfinder. In addition, an
audible signal sounds.
When the battery is almost completely exhausted, a warning message Re-
place battery will appear on the grip
display.
BATT E RY STAT US
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
When the low battery message in the viewfinder
and the low battery icon on the grip appears,
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
differently.
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.
Note
• 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
figure 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 Off 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
affecting remaining battery charge, ambient temperature for example, as well as
general practice.
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POWER MODES
The H5D can be set at three active modes − ON, Display
Off 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).
ON
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 ineffective, 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 viewfinder display nor grip display
information is available.
SLEEP
SENSOR UNIT MENU > SETTINGS > CUSTOM OPTIONS >
SLEEP
In this mode the camera is in ‘power down’ mode and therefore reduces battery consumption. This mode 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 work.
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 sufficient.
AUTOMATIC SETTINGS
DISPLAY OFF
SENSOR UNIT MENU > SETTINGS > CUSTOM OPTIONS >
DISPLAY OFF
In this mode the camera turns off 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 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 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 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.
Note
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
Viewfinder screens showing the difference in masking and composition
frame marking. Type varies according to sensor size. See under Accessories for other types (with grid pattern, for example).
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REMOVING AND ATTACHING THE
VIEWFINDER
To remove, grasp the viewfinder in the right hand and while
depressing the viewfinder release button, lift the rear of the
viewfinder up and away from the camera body.
To attach, hold the viewfinder at a slight angle and rest 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 and locked into position. Failure to do so could cause an intermittent malfunction if the databus interface connections between the viewfinder and camera body are not positively secured. Avoid
lifting the camera by the viewfinder 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.
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Personal eyepiece adjustments can be carried out by pointing the camera at the
sky or similar smoothly toned area. While holding the camera in your left hand, you
can with your right thumb turn the adjustment wheel until the markings on the
viewfinder screen reach the optimum sharpness for your eyesight.
If you normally wear eyeglasses for distance viewing and intend to wear them for
camera use then do not remove them for the above procedure. If, on the other
hand, you prefer to remove your eyeglasses for camera work, then repeat the
above procedure without wearing your eyeglasses.
RUBBER EYE CUP
Two rubber eye cups are available for the 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 viewfinder 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
firstly 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 TTLflash synchronisation is located
on the left side of the body. It is
protected by a captive rubber
plug.
Lift this edge of the cover first
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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-flash 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-flash 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 affecting
the total number of shots you can fit on the card.
All cards should be formatted in the sensor unit before first-time use!
INSERTING A CF CARD
1. Open the CF card slot cover on the sensor unit by inserting 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-flash 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 firmly 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.
A
B
Note
Do not remove a CF card
from the sensor unit if the
‘ready’ light is ORANGE !
All files on the card may
become corrupted (and
consequently lost) if you do
so and new formatting may
also be necessary.
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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 confirmation.
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. Confirm 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
Menu
Zoom
Note
All CF cards should be formatted in
the sensor unit before first-time use!
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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 filter but take great care when
handling.
If you scratch or mark the filter 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 firmly inwards towards the camera
body C to finally release the magazine.
3. Clean the outside surface of IR filter by using clean
compressed air (see warning above first). 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 filter, then you may have dust
either on the inside of the IR filter 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 viewfinder 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 profile function
to make a one-button-press resetting of important functions for your particular regular situations.
A
B
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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 excessive heat.
• Protect the sensor unit from impact.
Note
Time & Date settings on the sensor unit (which are included with files 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.
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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) filter. 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 filter! Sometimes, however, small particles will get stuck to the surface of
the IR filter, requiring for a more thorough cleaning, involving either fluid or wipes.
1. If compressed air did not remove all the problems on the filter, 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 filter.
3. Apply firm pressure using two or three fingers at the edge of the wipe to ensure
an even, firm contact with filter surface. Wipe the surface in one unbroken
motion.
4. Finally check if the IR filter has been properly cleaned either by visual inspection or by mounting the sensor unit to the camera and making a 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 first pass.
TETHERED TO A COMPUTER WITH
If you still see spots on your shots after you have cleaned the outside of the infrared
filter, then you may have dust either on the inside of the IR filter or on the sensor itself.
However,
do so!
If dust manages to get between the IR filter 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 filter – 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 files (as opposed to 3FR files 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 take power from the FireWire cable if it is available (not all
computers can supply power, notably PC laptops). This will help conserve the
battery power. However, 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/flash, 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 file 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.
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‘Camera’ tool in Phocus.
HASSELBLAD CAPTURE FILES, PHOCUS & ADOBE/APPLE SOFTWARE WORKFLOWS
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3FR
JPEG
.fff
.jpeg
PSD
JPEG
TIFF
DNG
etc.
.nef
.cr2
.mos
.dng
.tiff
.jpeg
etc.
The H5D can capture files and store them as Hasselblad RAW format files or Hasselblad RAW + JPEG formats simultaneously.
Hasselblad RAW files are initially stored in the 3FR format which is a proprietary Hasselblad format for the temporary storage
of captures. A 3FR file 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 files become Hasselblad 3F files – denoted by each file now bearing the suffix “.fff”. If developed by other RAW processors, the 3FR files 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 files are automatically processed and stored in
the background on a computer appearing as 3F files on the hard disk ready for selective adjustment and export. 3FR files
stored on a CF card can be processed to completion using:
• Hasselblad Phocus
• Adobe Camera Raw / Lightroom
• Apple Aperture
To sum up, capture files can be stored as 3FR files (from a CF card) for later processing in Phocus or other software, or they
can be stored as 3F files (as a result of tethered shooting or 3FR files processed and converted in Phocus). In all cases if you
keep the original 3FR/3F files, 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 benefits 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 workflow if you choose. Or if you prefer, you can include Hasselblad files in Adobe / Apple workflows
as stated above.
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PHOCUS
Phocus is the capture processing and file management application aimed primarily at Hasselblad 3F
file handling. Phocus Mobile offers remote viewing
and control when shooting tethered while Phocus
Quick offers a very rapid and simplified file processing capability.
Phocus allows the extraction of the most detailed files from
the world’s most advanced cameras to your desktop in a professional and efficient manner.
Phocus works the way that photographers work and provide
serious photographers with a well thought out, and intuitive
workflow, designed to provide maximum power and options
with a minimum of effort. Phocus produces ground-breaking
new levels of image quality and technical precision and when
combined with the world’s finest 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 effectively 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 fill, clarity and dust spot
removal tools
· Camera Configuration
plus:
· Easy-to-use interface
· Extensive customization options for individual work-
flow scenarios
· Import/Export of Image Adjustments, Keywords, Workflow settings etc.
· High quality printing
· Slide show
· RAW file 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 files, RAW or otherwise and
work in the same powerful and intuitive processing environment, no matter where your files 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 difficult-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 fine-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 files from more than 150 cameras, including Canon, Nikon, Leica, Sony, Fuji, Olympus, and so on**,
as well as the most common file formats such as TIFF, JPEG,
DNG, and PNG, making it easier than ever to work as you see
fit, 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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