Hasselblad H5D-40, H5D-50, H5D-60, H5D-50MS, H5D-200MS User Manual

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USER MANUAL

v6

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INTRODUCTION

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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.

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.

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.

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.

JPEG & RAW files

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

models)

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.

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 Foc us

• Digital Lens Correction

• Sensor unit / view camera compatibility

• Hasselblad Phocus and Adobe Lightroom

• International Warranty & Service package

50MS & 200MS models also feature:

• 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

PLEASE NOTE Autumn / Fall 2013

For the H5D-60 there is currently one limitation in effect
regarding its features mentioned and appearing in this man­ual concerning the 60 Mpix model.

This is:

• Live view mode not available

It is planned that access to this feature will be available in the
near future.

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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

Mark overexposure 44

AE-L button 45

Exp compensation/Quick Adjust 46

Fixed Exposure compensation 46

 Navigating the Menus 47

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

Histograms 53

Browsing 53

Zoom in / out 54

Create new folder 54

Current folder selection 54

 Sensor unit settings 55

Sensor unit menu layout 56

ISO & WB setting on sensor unit 57

WB grey card 57

Image Format 58

Storage 59

Delete 59

Settings 60

Language 60

Sound 60

Date & Time 61

Display 61

Custom Options 62

P1 & P2 Buttons 62

Display Off 62

Sleep 62

Power Off 62

Image Orientation 63

Show Preview 63

Large format camera 63

Service 64

About 64

Spirit level 65

 Grip Menu Settings 66

Overview of grip menu 67

Self Timer 68

Bracketing 70

Interval 72

Settings 73

Custom Options 74

Image Info 78

Image info text setting 79

Date & Time 79

System status 80

Drive 81

 Profiles 82

Profiles 83

 Flash /strobe 85

General 86

Integral flash 87

Flash measure 88

 Accessories 89

 Multi Shot 94

 Appendix 95

Technical Specifications 96

Default settings 98

True Exposure 99

Changing language on sensor unit 99

P & Pv modes 100

Light metering sensitivity 100

Recommended CF cards 100

Problems, Equipment care and service 101

Index 102

CONTENTS

Introduction 2

System requirements 6

Warnings & restric tions 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

Reassignable grip buttons 16

Camera Configuration 17

Shortcuts 18

 General 19

Carrying strap 20

Rechargeable bat tery grip 20

Battery charger 20

Charging the battery 21

Battery grip − precautions 21

Battery life 22

Battery warning 22

Battery 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

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• 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.

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.

COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

WARNINGS, RESTRICTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

FIRMWARE UPDATES

USER MANUAL

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.

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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Shutter release button

Front scroll wheel

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

Camera strap lug

Rear scroll wheel

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 grip locking lever

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

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

Power adapter port

CF card door

Camera strap lug

Integral flash
Integral flash release button
Hot shoe

Lens release button
Sensor unit release button
Camera strap lug

PC connector port
Accessory port cover

PARTS, COMPONENTS, BUTTONS AND CONTROLS – OVERVIEW

Battery Adapter port

Menu button
P1 button
Menu navigation button

P2 button
Display button
Zoom button

Ready light

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

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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GRIP BUTTONS AND CONTROLS

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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.

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

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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.

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Remote release cord port

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

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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.

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.

CAMERA BODY BUTTONS AND CONTROLS

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SENSOR UNIT

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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 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.

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Display button

Steps through the various view modes for the preview image.

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P2 button

Assignable button to access a specific function. Setting is made on sensor
unit or in the Camera Configuration tool in Phocus.

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Ready-light

Indicates sensor unit condition. GREEN signifies a new capture is possible
(steady or blinking). 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. Steady ORANGE signifies the unit
is

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

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.

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Retaining bar

Main support for sensor unit.

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Safety catch

Prevents inadvertent removal of sensor unit.

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‘Sensor plane’ index

For physical focus measurement in critical close-up work.

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

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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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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 viewfinder displays accord­ingly.

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Integral flash unit

Guide number 12.

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Integral flash unit release button

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

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Viewfinder release button

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Lens shade index

2

Manual focus ring

3

Focusing distance scales

4

Depth-of-field scales

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Lens index

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2

3

4

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VIEWFINDER

LENSES

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2

3

4

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6

7

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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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VIEWFINDER INFORMATION

• Metering method

• Aperture setting

• Shutter speed

• Exposure method

• Capture counter

• Exposure compensation

• Focus assist

• Warning triangle

• Flash warning

• Spirit level

DISPLAY INFORMATION − OVERVIEW

• ISO

• White Balance

• IAA rating

• Storage medium

Metering method
Aperture setting
Shutter speed
Flash indication
Focus
Drive

EV
Battery status
Exposu re method
Capture counter
ISO
White balance

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

.....optional.....

• Exposure compensation

• Histogram

• Date

• Time

• Focal length of lens

• Spirit level

GRIP LCD INFORMATION

REAR 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

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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.

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

SENSOR UNIT DISPLAY AND CONTROLS − OVERVIEW

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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).

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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).

  

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 a P1 / P2 / Custom Button
(when assigned to Spirit Level activation).

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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 confirm • 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).

Button
function

ISO setting

White
balance

Button
function

Capture
counter

File name

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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Typical camera grip display when changing
settings.

TYPICAL GRIP DISPLAY

GRIP DISPLAY − OVERVIEW

Focus setting

(Manual setting)

White balance

(Daylight)

Shutter speed setting

(1/125s)

ISO setting

(200 ISO)

Capture counter

Battery symbols

Metering method
indication

(Centre weighted)

Drive
condition

Key lock

Flash condition indication

(No exposure compensation,
normal flash synchronisation)

Aperture setting

(f/8)

Exposure mode indication

(Manual setting)

Exposure Value display

(E V 13.0)

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.

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

Standard settings

SOME EXAMPLES OF VARIOUS VIEWFINDER DISPLAYS

Flash LED

Exposure method indication

(‘aperture priority’ mode)

Aperture setting

(f/5.6)

Warning triangle
LED

Exposure compensation
setting reminder symbol

Metering method
setting

(Centre weighted)

Focus Assist LED

Exposure compensation
setting (+0.7 EV )

Shutter speed setting

(1/30 second)

Capture
counter

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

Normal screen with True Focus
activated

Normal screen with AE lock
activated

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

Normal screen with exposure
compensation set

When activated, the integral spirit level replaces normal display.

VIEWFINDER DISPLAY − OVERVIEW

VIEWFINDER DISPLAY ACCORDING TO
SETTING

EXPOSURE INFO ON VIEWFINDER DISPLAY

Flash mode AF mode Exposure compensation

mode

A =

Aperture priorit y

S =

Shutter priority

P =

Program

Pv =

Program (variable)

M =

Manual

Centre Weighted =
CentreSpot =
Spot =

Exposure and metering
mode examples

Menu mode

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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.

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 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 Configuration tool in
Phocus).

1

True Focus

2

AE-L

3

M.UP

4

STOP DOWN

· 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).

· 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.

SAVE

(ISO/WB button)

MENU

Rear scroll

wheel

REASSIGNABLE GRIP BUTTONS  FUNCTION OPTIONS

· 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.

Tip

See separate section about the
Camera Configuration tool.

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2

3

4

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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 Librar y. 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.

CAMERA CONFIGURATION IN PHOCUS

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

Check box to display extended information.

Controls, Exposure and General tabs

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

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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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.

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Some buttons access shortcuts if used in different ways or contexts.

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.

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 Custo m 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.

9

Rear scroll wheel – Menu navigator

Functions as a vertical navigator on sensor unit menu.

10

True Focus button – Camera activation

Re-activates camera from Display Off mode.

11

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).

14

AE-L button – Camera activation

Re-activates camera from Display Off mode.

15

AE-L button – Zoom-out button

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

16

AE-L button – Selection button

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

17

Mirror Up button – Camera activation

Re-activates camera from Display Off mode.

18

Stop Down button – Camera activation

Re-activates camera from Display Off mode.

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5

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8

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SHORTCUTS

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GENERAL

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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.

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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.

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FITTING AND REMOVING A BATTERY

The fitting 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 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.

A

B

C

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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.

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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:

• 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 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 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. (Short­circuiting 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 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.

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

– PRECAUTIONS & GENERAL





Standby (no battery connected)

Charging

Ready



Note

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

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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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 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, in the viewfinder 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.

Note

When the low battery message in the viewfinder 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
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.

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BAT TERY STAT U S

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 firmware 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
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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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 files. 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.

Quick visual check Low batter y warning Exhausted battery warning

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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.

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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.

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 sufficient.

The time intervals are: 30 minutes, 60 minutes and Never.

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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.

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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

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).

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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
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.

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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.

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1

Lift this edge of the cover first

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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-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.

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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.

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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!

A

B

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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.

Note

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

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.

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.

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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.

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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).







Note

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

See full list in ‘Appendix’ in this
manual.

Note

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

Navigator Display

Zoom

Menu

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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.

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.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF SENSOR

UNIT

• Always replace the protective CCD/filter cover when

the sensor unit is not mounted on a camera.

• Do not touch the exposed CCD/filter with your fingers.

• 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 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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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.

A

C

B

*

(Please see page 4 in this manual)

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Note

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,

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

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.

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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 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 first pass.

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TETHERED TO A COMPUTER WITH

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.

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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 expo sure settings, includ ing ISO, aperture and e xposure 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 64.
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/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.

‘Camera’ tool in Phocus.

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HASSELBLAD CAPTURE FILES, PHOCUS & ADOBE/APPLE SOFTWARE WORKFLOWS

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

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.

TIFF

JPEG

PSD

DNG

etc.

.nef

.dng

.cr2

.tiff

.mos

.jpeg

etc.

3FR

JPEG

ere

.fff

.jpeg

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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

· 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 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.

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.

PHOCUS

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 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 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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Photo: Joac him Schmeisse r © / Hasselblad Mas ters

LENSES &
FOCUS MODES

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ATTACHING A LENS

Remove the front protective cover
on the camera body by depressing
the lens release button and keep­ing it depressed while turning the
cover counter-clockwise. Remove
the rear lens cap by unscrewing it in
a counter-clockwise direction. Align
the index on the lens with the index
on the camera body and rotate the
lens clockwise (bayonet fitting) until
it clicks into place.

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FRONT LENS CAP

Front lens caps are released for re­moval and attachment by inserting
a thumb and index finger into the
recesses and pinching in the direc­tion of the arrows.

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LENS SHADES

All lenses are supplied with lens shades that additionally provide extra protection
for transport and storage when mounted in reverse. Lens shades have a bayonet
fitting and are turned clockwise into place after ensuring the index on the lens
shade aligns with the index on the front of the lens. When mounted in reverse,
they are attached by matching the indexes and turning clockwise.

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SHUTTER AND APERTURE CONTROL

In manual mode both the shutter and aperture are elec­tronically controlled and are adjusted by the scroll wheels
on the grip. There are no separate manual setting rings on
the lenses or camera body.

The chosen settings are displayed both on the grip display
and in the viewfinder display. See under Light Metering &
Exposure Control / Exposure Method for a complete expla­nation.



FOCUSING DISTANCE CALCULATION

There are two distance scales (in feet and metres) visible
through the window on the upper part of the lens barrel.

The focusing distance is read off the chosen scale from the
central lens index.

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REMOVING A LENS

Depress the lens release button and
keep it depressed while rotating the
lens counter-clockwise until it stops and
lift it out. Replace protective caps on the
lens immediately and on the camera
body if necessary.

If you try to rotate the lens before you
press the lens release button, it might
lock. In this case, rotate the lens clock­wise a little first and then re-attempt re­moval with the correct procedure: but­ton first, then lens.

  

FILTERS

Filters have a screw thread fitting
(67 / 77 / 95 mm, according to lens)
and are screwed clockwise into
place. As there is no rotation of the
front section of the lens when focus
is changed, filters do not rotate ei­ther. This is particularly useful when
using polarizing or graduated filters
where the orientation is normally
critical.

Central lens index

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STOP DOWN / DEPTH-OF-FIELD PREVIEW

A visual depth-of-field preview can be made by depressing the STOP DOWN but­ton while viewing the image in the viewfinder.

Depth-of-field can be calculated as follows:

1. Focus the lens as required.

2. Make an exposure reading (auto or manual) and note the aperture setting.

3. Find the markings on either side of the central index that correspond to the
chosen aperture.

4. From these two markings, read off on the required lens distance scale the two
corresponding distances.

5. The depth-of-field (at that particular aperture and focus setting) will be the
area included between these two distances.

In the example given here, the focusing distance is set at nearly 3 metres. At an
aperture of f/22, the depth-of-field would therefore extend from just over 2 m to
approximately 4.5 m. Note that depth of field is not an absolute. Perception of it
depends on several factors and so it should be seen only as a rough guide.

Lens focus setting too
far beyond the distance
of the subject frame d by
the central section in the
viewfinder

Focus setting too close
for the distance of the
subject framed by the
central section in the
viewfinder

Focus setting correct

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FOCUS ASSIST

As well as the conventional view on the focusing screen to ensure a sharp image,
the H5D also features an LED focus assist capability appearing as two arrowheads
to the right of the viewfinder display (except for lenses with a maximum aperture
of f/6.7 or smaller). The arrowheads provide confirmation of a precision focus set­ting and are a useful aid when making a setting with eyesight alone.

Manual focus setting

When the left arrowhead alone appears it means the focus setting is too far be­yond the chosen distance (the area framed within the central zone in the view­finder) and when the right arrowhead alone appears it means the focus setting
is too close. Focus is correct when both arrowheads appear together. If the focus
cannot be established, then both arrowheads flash.

Automatic focus setting

Focus is correct when both arrowheads are visible together. Focus is incorrect if
only one arrowhead is visible. If the focus cannot be established, then both ar­rowheads flash.

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INFRARED FOCUS SETTINGS

As infrared rays form an image at a different plane to that formed by visible light,
the normal focus settings do not apply. Proceed as follows in manual focus mode:

1. Focus the lens in the conventional manner until satisfied.

2. Note the distance setting against the central lens index.

3. Re-align this distance setting against the infrared mark (coloured red) instead
of the central lens index.

Alternatively if you have already calculated the required distance, you can make
a manual distance setting by using the distance scales together with the infrared
mark instead of the central lens index.

For specialists, please contact your Hasselblad dealer for information about sensor
units adapted solely for infrared photography.

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Note

Some lenses have extra characteristics that require further
explanation. For example, the autofocus range on the HC
4/120 Macro lens can be limited by a specific setting on the
camera allowing for near range, far range or full range. This
only appears on the grip display together with that particular
lens.

Further information can be found in the "H-system Lenses &
H-system Lens Accessories" booklet that accompanies each
lens. The booklet can also be downloaded from the Hassel­blad website.

Also, see note here regarding HCD lenses!

Note

Lens corrections can be applied when captures are import­ed into Phocus. Guided by the information in the metadata
included with each individual capture, the DAC (digital lens
correction) tool uses lens-model specific calculations to adjust
for chromatic aberration, distortion and vignetting. Not only
model specifications but also capture parameters are taken
into consideration for analysis.

This extremely capable refinement of captures should not be
overlooked when processing files! See Phocus user manual for
details.

Note

The autofocus function is not possible with certain combi­nations of lenses and accessories. However, a warning is dis­played which disappears after confirmation.

Tip

The True Focus function can also be combined with other
autofocus modes for specific situations.

Tip

To expand your range of lenses, consider using a CF adapter
to allow you to use most of the lenses from the Hasselblad V­system.

Tip

For users who prefer manual focus control but would like the
benefits of autofocus, one method is to set the AE-L button (or
any customizable button) to AF (Single) drive.

The main subject can then be centered and the AE-L pressed,
to ensure correct focus. The camera reverts immediately to
manual focus control when the button is released.

Therefore, you can recompose the picture without having to
maintain pressure on the release button in order to retain the
newly automatically made focus setting (AF-T can also be
used).

Note

HCD lenses were formulated for use with the smaller size
sensors in the H-series, resulting in a reduced coverage for
the larger sensors used in 60 Mpix models. So, if you use HCD
lenses, be aware of the restrictions (vignetting and diminished
quality at the edges).

As notification of this situation, an auto crop function is
employed and an HCD crop icon appears on the right hand
side of the viewfinder display when an HCD lens is fitted.

When in Phocus, however, the auto crop function can be
turned off in Preferences if you wish.

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MANUAL FOCUS

There is both a Manual focus mode setting and a manual override capability.
Manual focus is a specific setting that you actively make, whereas manual over-

ride is always available as a temporary override of an autofocus setting.

In Manual focus mode, focusing is carried out by rotating the focusing ring in the
conventional manner. The focus setting remains until changed as with a conven­tional non-autofocus lens. This means that pressing the shutter release button will
not activate a focus setting change as it does in autofocus. To change back to au­tofocus, you must make a new setting (by pressing the AF button and choosing
AF S or AF C).

With manual override in autofocus mode you can manually alter a focus setting
that has been made, by rotating the lens barrel in the conventional manner and
without having to change modes. As long as the shutter release button is kept at
the half-press position, the new focus setting is maintained. By releasing the pres­sure on the shutter release button and pressing again, the autofocus function is
immediately reactivated.

  

AUTOFOCUS

Autofocus mode can be either Single Shot or Continuous and is activated
by pressing the shutter release to the half-press position. Its operative range is
from EV1–19 at ISO100. The point of focus is determined according to the vertical
and horizontal areas (see illus) within the central rectangular zone on the focus­ing screen. When light levels are too low or the contrast of the subject is too low,
auxiliary illumination (situated on the top of the grip) is automatically activated if
desired. The operative distance is approximately six metres from the camera. Al­ternatively, a suitable attached flash unit that has a similar facility (a Metz 54/70, for
example) can also be used instead. This feature can be altered in settings (Custom

options #16/AF assist light).

True Focus is also classified as an autofocus function and is normally activated by

its own button on the grip. See later section.

SAVE

AF

Front scroll

wheel

  

MANUAL OVERRIDE IN AUTOFOCUS

MODE

Manual override is always possible in automatic focus mode
without any need to make a new setting; just rotate the fo­cusing ring in the conventional manner. As the lens barrel
does not rotate in autofocus mode, you can hold the focus­ing ring for instant manual adjustments as you would with a
conventional lens. However, to retain the new manual focus
adjustments, you must maintain the pressure on the shut­ter release button. You can instantly return to the automatic
focusing mode by releasing the pressure on the shutter re­lease button first and then pressing the release button half­way again.

The instant manual override function produces a convenient
way of working. You can take advantage of autofocus while
retaining an instantly adjustable manual focus check if pre­ferred for pin-point accuracy without making any changes
in the settings.

  

AUTOFOCUS OVERRIDE IN MANUAL

MODE

See the following section for a description of how to use the
advantages of a rapid autofocus check while remaining in
Manual mode.

  

AUTO / MANUAL FOCUS SETTING

1) Press AF.

2) Turn the FRONT scroll wheel to select Single Shot, Continuous, True
Focus or Manual as required.

3) Press SAVE.

Natural friction is inherent in the design to purposely reproduce the secure feel of a
com pletely manual lens.

Please note that when focusing manually, the infinity and closest distance marks
on the lens scale can appear to be positioned beyond the central index. This is only
an apparent effect and does not change the focusing range of the lens.

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SINGLE SHOT

At Single Shot setting (AF S), the shutter release will be blocked until the camera
finds the optimum focus setting. This ensures that no captures can be made that are
not finely focused. However, this delay will normally be only a fraction of a second in
good lighting conditions with a clear focusing pattern.

Note though that in this mode the lens will focus at a distance and will remain fo­cused at that distance while pressure remains on the shutter release button. In this
way, you can focus on a nearby object for example, temporarily positioned within
the focusing zone on the viewing screen and then without releasing pressure on the
shutter release button, recompose knowing that the focus remains on the object cho­sen even though it is now outside the focusing zone. Releasing the pressure on the
shutter release button and pressing again half way would now change the focus set­ting to the distance of the object within the focusing zone.

See Manual override in autofocus mode for a useful way of working with manual and
autofocus settings in a combined manner.

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CONTINUOUS

At Continuous setting (AF C), the shutter can be released rapidly before the lens
is focused in order to capture a split-second shot (in Single Shot, a capture cannot
be made until the camera has had time to focus). However, the camera will continue
to focus if a moving subject is within the focusing zone or if you recompose, even
though the shutter release button is half pressed.

One method to exploit this feature when photographing in a rapidly changing situa­tion is to keep the shutter release button pressed down. In this way the lens focuses
constantly (according to the focusing zone) and by momentarily releasing the pres­sure on the shutter release and then immediately pressing again, you minimize the
amount of time needed for the lens to check focus, thus ensuring a split-second shot
at optimum focus.

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TRUE FOCUS

The True Focus setting (AF T) is generally used in specific
circumstances to automatically correct for camera angle/fo­cus setting discrepancies but it can also be combined with
other autofocus settings.

To be able to exploit True Focus correctly, a few impor-
tant points should be studied in order to obtain a full un­derstanding of how and when to use it. Basically, there are
four variables to pay attention to listed below: (a) proxim­ity of camera to subject, (b) focal length of lens, (c) aperture
setting and (d) movement of camera and/or subject after
setting. The closer you remain to the ideal situation with
regard to these variables, the more noticeable the effect of
True Focus will be.

• The closer you are to the subject, the worse the original

problem becomes. Consequently, the need for True Fo -
cus solution becomes greater and its application thereby
becomes more noticeable.

• Short focal length (wide-angle) lenses naturally decrease

camera to subject distances and therefore, following the
point in (a), produce a greater need for True Focus adjust-
ments.

• Smaller apertures increase the depth of field and there-

fore would lessen the need for a True Focus solution.
However, smaller apertures produce a different visual ef­fect, so True Focus therefore allows the exploitation of

the shallow depth
of field (produced
by larger apertures)
without the fear of
unwanted focus re­strictions.

• The calculations in-

volved in True Focus use, amongst other things, camera
to subject distances to calculate the required amount of
adjustment. It therefore follows that if the camera or the
subject move after the initial setting has been made, the
calculations will not be applicable anymore. So, to ensure
the optimum correction, both the photographer and the
subject should restrict movement as much as possible.
Please note that with some lenses (particularly longer
length lenses) just a few centimeters movement can essen­tially ruin the result.

True Focus can be used with longer lenses, smaller apertures
etc but the further you come from situations similar to the
‘ideal’ as described above, the less the effect will be until it
has no visible effect at all. Please remember that although
True Focus can noticeably improve a demanding shoot it will
only work effectively in the specific circumstances it was de­signed for.

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TRUE FOCUS AND ABSOLUTE POSITION LOCK

The obvious situation that would most benefit from using True Focus would be a fashion shoot with a fairly wide angle
lens at a large aperture setting and where the central area of the image is clothing while retaining focus on the model's
face. Ideally, a fairly controlled and static flow should be planned on (this means a change of pose by the model should take
place only after captures and the photographer must resist crouching down, or leaning forwards or backwards too much
before capture).

With the lens at its widest aperture setting, a normal autofocus setting is made on the model's face (A), and the camera
focus locked. The composition is then changed to include more of the clothing (B), but the locked focus setting now extends
beyond the model's face at (B) according to the laws of geometry. This will naturally result in an image where much of the
subject closest to the camera and the model's face will be unsharp. Solutions involving manual focus/focus lock/ resetting of
multi-point sensors are distracting to workflow and prone to error. Making a True Focus setting at (A) will ensure that focus
is automatically adjusted in accordance with the change of camera angle.

True Focus uses yaw rate technology and by way of the Absolute Position Lock (APL) processor, logs camera movement as
the basis for an extremely rapid compensatory focus reset without any shutter lag. The H5D’s firmware then further perfects
the focus using the precise data retrieval system found on all HC/HCD lenses.

A - ca. 2.5 m

B - ca.2.5 m

Distance when camera perpendicular ca. 2.4 m

A normal autofocus setting is made on the
model's face and locked.

The focus setting is approximately 2.5m.

When the camera is swung back down, B,
the locked focusing distance of 2.5m, ac­cording to the laws of geometry, extends
beyond a perpendicular line drawn down
from the face, creating unsharpness.

A

A

B

B

If a Tru e Fo cus setting instead of a normal autofocus setting is now made at A and
the composition changed back to B again, the camera will automatically calculate
and adjust the focus of 2.5m to approximately 2.4m, which is the actual camera to
perpendicular distance. The model's face is now sharp again.

B

A

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TRUE FOCUS AND CAMERA HANDLING

To obtain the maximum benefit from True Focus you should
try to work within the requirements of the system. This
might need a little practice but it will improve the accuracy
of the measurements and thereby provide better results.

Firstly, try to remain as still as possible when making the first
True Focus measurement and wait for the audio signal or
ready light to show green again before continuing. This will
not only speed up the process but also increase accuracy.

Secondly, when recomposing the shot you should try to
stay in the same position as closely as possible. That is, try to
avoid moving your head or body forwards or backwards as
this will move the camera away from the measured position.

In the upper example to the right, the photographer has
swung the camera from the first measurement to recom­pose the shot as normal. But you can see that the camera
has now moved away from the original position.

The lower example illustrates essentially the same situation
except this time the camera is more or less rotated around
its central axis, rather than swung. The difference might
seem slight but practice has shown that this method does
retain the original position more accurately and therefore
results in better focusing accuracy.

A very effective way of checking the
focus of individual captures is to as­sign the P1 or P2 (or Mirror Up or Stop
Down) button to Focus Confirm.

In browse mode or after capture,
press the P button. A cursor appears
on the display which can be navi­gated via the scroll wheels or Naviga­tion button to pinpoint the required
area. Another press of the P button
will zoom onto that particular part of
the image for focus confirmation. The
control wheels (or the Navigator) can
now be used if areas close by are to
be also checked. Otherwise, press it
again to return to cursor view to be
able to make a rapid new placement
of the cursor for more checking.

In True Focus mode, instead of being
located in the centre of the display,
the cursor is automatically located
near the original area chosen by you
for the True Focus setting. This meth­od provides a very convenient and
rapid method for checking when us­ing True Focus.

✘

✔

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FOCUS CHECKING IN BROWSE, PREVIEW OR TRUE FOCUS MODE

In True Focus, make a True Focus set-

ting focused on the model’s ear, for ex-

ample. After recomposition, press the

assigned P button which automatically

positions the cursor over the chosen

area. One more press of the P button

produces a zoomed in close-up of the

chosen area for focus checking without

the need for extra navigation.

While browsing, press the assigned P button to activate the cursor which appears in the
middle of the frame. Use the front and rear scroll wheels to move the cursor to the eye, for
example. Press the P button again to produce a zoomed in close-up of the chosen area for
focus checking.

Correct ‘rotation’ of camera.

Incorrect ‘swinging’ of camera away from
original position.

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1. Press MENU button on grip and select Settings or press MENU twice.

2. Select Custom Options and select #31 (True Focus in AF-S) with the Front

scroll wheel. Select ON with the Rear scroll wheel. Save.

3. Aim camera at important area in subject and half-press the shutter release
button.

4. Wait for the True Focus icon to appear (in the viewfinder) and the audio con-
firmation signal.

5. Maintain the half-press and recompose the picture. Press fully to capture.
The True Focus icon disappears from the viewfinder. True Focus function is
retained.

1. Press MENU button on grip and select Settings or press MENU twice.

2. Select Custom Options and the desired button to reassign with the Front

scroll wheel (M.UP button in this example). Select True Focus with the Rear
scroll wheel. Save.

2. Aim camera at important area in subject and press the selected button (the
grip display now indicates AF-T mode).

3. Wait for the True Focus icon to appear (in the viewfinder) and the audio con-
firmation signal.

4. Recompose the picture and press shutter release button (camera does not re­focus because it is temporarily in AF-T mode). The True Focus icon disappears
from the viewfinder. Camera reverts to AF-S.

Note that camera reverts to AF-S if the focusing ring on the lens is moved.

TEMPORARILY ACTIVATED BY A SELECTED CUSTOMIZABLE BUTTON  AUTOFOCUS RETAINED

MENU > SETTINGS > CUSTOM OPTIONS

In this mode the True Focus function is activated by pressing an assigned button. This produces a ‘one-shot’ setting where
the camera reverts to its original Autofocus setting after capture. Useful if you want to quickly switch back and forth be­tween True Focus and normal Autofocus. Works with or without a Custom Options #31 setting.

FOUR TRUE FOCUS METHODS

1

/2 !

ACTIVATED BY SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON  TRUE FOCUS RETAINED

MENU > SET TINGS > CUSTOM OPTIONS > # 31

In this mode the autofocus function is effectively converted into the True Focus function. That is, focus is set by half-pressing
the shutter release button. Remember, though, that the True Focus function is retained until turned off in Custom Options.

SAVE

MENU

Front scroll

wheel

Rear
scroll
wheel

MENU

Front scroll

wheel

SAVE

Rear
scroll
wheel

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ACTIVATED BY TRUE FOCUS BUTTON  AUTOFOCUS DEACTIVATED

In this mode the True Focus function is activated by pressing the True Focus button. Normal autofocus is de-activated,
therefore, pressing the shutter release button will not reset the focus. Useful when many shots are required with the same
focus setting.

1. Press AF button. Select True Focus with the Front scroll wheel. Save.

2. Aim camera at important area in subject and press True Focus button.

3. Wait for the True Focus icon to appear (in the viewfinder) and the audio con­firmation signal. Recompose the picture and press shutter release button.

Note that the True Focus adjustment is applied to all following captures until True
Focus button is pressed again (when a new adjustment is made).

FOUR TRUE FOCUS METHODS – CONT

AF

Front scroll

wheel

1. Press MENU, select Custom Options, select the desired button to reassign
with the Front scroll wheel (M.UP button in this example). Select True
Focus with the Rear scroll wheel. Save.

2. Aim camera at important area in subject and press the selected button.

3. Ensure that the True Focus icon appears in the viewfinder.

Recompose the picture and press shutter release button. The True Focus icon

disappears from the viewfinder. Camera reverts to Manual focus setting.

Note that the True Focus adjustment is applied to all following captures until

the True Focus button is pressed again (when a new adjustment is made).

ACTIVATED BY AN ASSIGNED BUTTON  MANUAL FOCUS RETAINED

In this mode the True Focus function is activated by pressing an assigned button. This produces a ‘one-shot’ setting where
the camera reverts to its original Manual focus setting after capture. Pressing the shutter release button will not reset the
focus. Useful when many shots are required with the same focus setting.

SAVE

MENU

Front scroll

wheel

Rear
scroll
wheel

SAVE

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EXPOSURE CONTROL

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ISO & WHITE BALANCE ON GRIP

– presets and manual

1. Press ISO/WB.

2. Turn the FRONT scroll wheel to select ISO setting.

3. Turn the REAR scroll wheel to select WB (Daylight,
Shade, Cloudy, Flash, Fluorescent and Tung sten).

4. To make a Manual White Balance setting (not a
White balance test exposure), press the Man. (AF)
button and then turn the REAR scroll wheel to choose
a color temperature in figures (degrees Kelvin): 2000 –

10000 K

5. Press SAVE .

ISO/WB

&

SAVE

MAN.

Front scroll

wheel

Rear scroll

wheel

Custom white balance
setting in degrees K.

Note

White Balance settings are technically not necessary
for 3F/3FR files because raw format files contain all the
information required for correction in Phocus and/or other
software, regardless of the original color temperature of the
light source or color temperature setting of the camera at the
time of exposure. However, if you intend to shoot RAW & JPEG
or use Phocus / Phocus Quick for JPEG production and plan to
deliver or print the JPEG files directly, then you should make a
White Balance setting.

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ISO & WHITE BALANCE

Both ISO and White Balance can be set either via the grip, the sensor unit or, when tethered, via Phocus.

On the grip, the ISO/WB button provides immediate access to ISO and White Balance settings. The front and rear scroll
wheels are used to make the desired changes. On the back, settings are changed with the zoom button. In Phocus there is
a specific tool to control camera settings.

The settings are automatically and simultaneously transferred from the grip to the sensor unit. Likewise all changes on the
back are automatically transferred to the grip display. Please note that the changes are only displayed on the sensor unit
when the settings have been saved.

See more information about making manual white balance settings in the

‘Sensor Unit Settings’

section.

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LIGHT METERING MODES

There are three reflective metering modes available. These
have the following designations on the grip display:

– Centre Weighted

– CentreSpot

– Spot

Centre Weighted: Commonly used for ‘average’ light situa­tions where there is no particular dominance of light or dark
areas across the tonal range. Takes into account approxi­mately 25% of the image seen in the viewfinder.

CentreSpot: Emphasizes the central section of the focus-
ing screen equivalent to approximately 25% of the image.

This provides a balanced assessment and is a typical choice
where the main subject is in the centre of the image.

Spot: The sensitive area is equivalent to approximately

2.5% of the image area (the central spot on the viewfinder
screen). Any parts of the image outside of this area will not
affect the exposure reading. This provides a very accurate
measurement of specific tones. Typically used in the zone
system and similar light measuring situations where maxi­mum control is required. Also excellent for tonal comparison
measurements. The spot mode can display ‘zones’ instead
of EVs in the viewfinder display (see Custom Options #14).

Tip

ISO and White Balance settings can be made either on the
grip or the sensor unit. Settings are automatically updated on
each other.

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EXPOSURE SETTING MODES

Exposure can be controlled either manually or by using one
of four automatic modes. These have the following designa­tions on the grip display:

M – Manual

A – Aperture (priority)

S – Shutter (priority)

P – Program

Pv – Program variable

In each mode you can see both the aperture and the shut­ter speed information on the grip display, viewfinder display
and if set, the sensor unit display.

In manual mode, aperture is set by the front scroll wheel and
the shutter speed by the rear scroll wheel unless set other­wise in Custom Options #26.

In the automatic modes, the aperture and shutter speed set­tings are controlled by the camera, either partially or com­pletely according to setting. Within this mode there are four
choices.

(Please see the Appendix for P and Pv mode charts that de­scribe the aperture and shutter speed setting combinations.

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SELECTING METERING / EXPOSURE

SETTING MODES

Proceed as follows with the camera in active mode:

1. Press the EXP button on the viewfinder.

2. Turn the Front scroll wheel to make a Metering
method selection and the Rear scroll wheel to make
an Exposure method selection.

3. Press Save to retain the setting.

EXP

SAVE

Front scroll

wheel

Rear scroll

wheel

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MANUAL EXPOSURE – M

Manual mode will provide total user scroll of the shutter
and aperture settings. In this mode the shutter speed and
aperture settings are manually chosen by turning the front
and rear scroll wheels.

The standard exposure setting is obtained when the point­er over the exposure scale is positioned above the central
index (in the viewfinder display).

Any deviation from this standard setting is displayed by:

• the pointer appearing elsewhere than above the central
index

and

• by figures above the scale representing the amount of
adjustment in EVs.

A ‘+ 0.7’ above the scale in the display, as in illustration
4 for example, would indicate a ‘0.7 EV overexposure’ set-

ting. Conversely, a ‘-2’ , for example, would indicate a ‘2EV
under exposure’ setting. Note that the appearance of a

+/- symbol on the grip and viewfinder displays in manual
mode means that a change has been made to the expo­sure compensation setting. See later section on Exposure
compensation.

The actual aperture settings and shutter speeds are indi­cated to the right of the exposure scale in the conventional
manner. (Note: ‘full-stops’, ‘half-stops’ and ‘third-stops’ are
also displayed, according to setting (see ‘increment set­ting). For example, a setting between f/8 and f/11 will ap­pear as f/9,5 if ‘half-stop’ is chosen).

Tip

Access to the B and T shutter speed settings can be tempo­rarily hidden. See Custom Options #34.

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AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE – A, S, P, PV

Automatic exposure provides a choice of two ways of con­trolling shutter speed and aperture settings semi-auto­matically and two ways fully automatically:

Aperture priority: A - The aperture is manually chosen
by you by turning the front scroll wheel, and the shutter
speed is automatically chosen by the camera.

Shutter priority: S - The shutter speed is manually cho­sen by you by turning the front scroll wheel, and the aper­ture is automatically chosen by the camera.

Programmed: P - In this mode, an aperture / shutter
combination is chosen by the camera according to the
EV measured (metering method remains as your choice),
though only within pre-set appropriate limitations to suit
various requirements and applications.

Programmed variable: Pv - This mode is very similar to
Programmed, except with the additional parameters of lens
focal length being automatically taken into account. For ex­ample, long shutter speeds will automatically be avoided
with a long focal length lens.

In Automatic mode the front scroll wheel selects alternative
aperture /shutter combinations while maintaining the same
EV and the rear scroll wheel alters the amount of exposure
compensation. The compensation appears as a +/- symbol
on the grip display and viewfinder display (illus. 4).

Variations (chosen by using the front scroll wheel) from the
specific combination selected by the P or Pv mode are sig­nified by a double arrow symbol appearing between the ap­erture and speed settings (illus. 5) on the grip display. These
new variations provide the correct exposure but in different
combinations.

Tip

Aperture and shutter speed set­tings can both be changed even
while the busy light on sensor
unit is flashing.

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OVEREXPOSURE INDICATOR

Though a histogram shows you when some of your pixels
are overexposed, it does not tell you which ones. In a shot
with many bright areas, it can be hard to know whether the
key parts of your image are just bright or completely over­exposed. To help you find them, the H5D can provide an
overexposure indicator, which shows precisely which areas
of your shot are overexposed (i.e., pixels that are at maxi­mum brightness, causing loss of detail). When enabled, the
overexposure indicator flashes the overexposed pixels from
black to white.

You can choose between an ‘automatic’ on/off mode or a
button controlled on/off mode.

A. Setting for ‘automatic’ on/off mode:

1. Press MENU > SETTINGS > CUSTOM OPTIONS.

2. Select P1 button or P2 button according to choice.

3. Step through the available options on dialogue by
pressing the True Focus ( ) or AE-L
( ) buttons or ZOOM ( or ) button.

4. Save the selection option by pressing EXIT (Menu

button).

B. Setting for ‘button controlled’ on/off mode:

1. Press MENU button on sensor unit.

2. Select P1 button or P2 button 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 button 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).

C. Make a P1/P2 setting in Camera Configurator in
Phocus

Setting ‘automatic’ on/off mode.

Affected areas flash from black to white.

Setting ‘button-controlled’ on/off
mode.

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AE- L BUTTON

This button has two main functions that can be incorporat­ed in various working methods involving exposure locking.
It also has an extra function for the flash measure capability
(see AE-L section under Flash). The AE-L button can:

a) lock an EV setting in manual and automatic modes.
b) be used as a Zone System placement button.

a) When the button is pressed, the light metering facility
is locked to the EV setting at that moment. An L (= locked)
symbol appears between the shutter speed and the aper­ture indication on the grip display and viewfinder display to
confirm the status. Press the AE-L button again to unlock
(toggle function).

In the locked setting, the aperture and shutter speed be­come interlocked. In this way, a new aperture/shutter com­bination that still represents the same EV, can be rapidly
chosen. For example, if you set the shutter at 1/125s and the
aperture at f/8 and lock them together, you can access new
EV-equivalent combinations of, for example, 1/30s a f/16 or
1/500s at f/4 just by moving the front scroll wheel.

In practice this means you could, for example, in auto mode,
position the metering area (spot setting) over an area in the
subject that you determine to be equivalent to a mid-grey
and lock it with the AE-L button. You can then recompose
the picture with the metering zone positioned over an area
much brighter or darker while still retaining the original ex­posure setting and choose a new combination of aperture
and shutter speed settings.

b) The AE-L button also allows the spot metering function
to make zone placements. When the AE-L button is pressed,

the metered area is saved as a mid-grey (Zone 5). When the
spot area is then placed over another part of the scene, the
new area is then compared to the saved area and the dif­ference can be read off the scale seen in the viewfinder. For
example, in a landscape situation you could meter the fore­ground, lock the reading with the AE-L button (thereby lock­ing that area to be reproduced as the equivalent to a mid­grey 18%), point the camera at some rocks to see by how
much darker they are compared to the foreground by the EV
difference read off the scale (illus 3).

If you have chosen Spot together with Zone display (see
Custom options #14 for settings) as well as one of the auto-
matic modes A, S, P or Pv, point the spot marking at an area
that you decide should be a Zone 5 and click the AE-L button
(illus 4). The meter will now display different parts of the sub­ject as zone values (illus 5) in the viewfinder display, instead
of EV deviations, as you move the spot marking over the sub­ject. (Included are Lo and Hi (illus 6)to signify areas beyond
the range of the sensor).

Alternatively you can choose to re-classify an area as another
zone and then check the rest of the subject to see how other
areas fall on the zone scale. Do this by following the above
procedure and then turning the rear scroll wheel until you see
the new desired zone value in the viewfinder display. You will
also see the new exposure that will now produce that new
zone. For example, you might have measured a rock at zone
5 but wish to make it darker. By moving the rear scroll wheel
you could re-classify it as zone 4. You will then be able to see,
for example, whether white clouds are now falling within the
exposure range by their new zone classification.

Alternatively, you can also pre-set the initial zone reading in
order to save time and effort where there is no freely available
‘zone 5’ subject for light measuring. For example, you might
be on a sandy beach where you know that sand is normally
classified as zone 6. You can pre-programme the zone place­ment by holding down the AE-L button while choosing the
new zone value and turning the front scroll wheel until zone
6 appears. All new placements will then be zone 6.

New metered area is 1.8 EV lower than the area
metered when the AE-L button was pressed.

AE-L button pressed to call the metered area
‘Zone 5’.

Metered area reads ‘Zone 8’.

Metered area above ‘Zone 10’.

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EXPOSURE COMPENSATION /

QUICK ADJUST

The exposure compensation function, for both manual and
automatic modes can be set from -5 to +5 EV, in 1/3, 1 or
1/2 EV increments (Custom Option #3) and is visible above
the scale in the viewfinder and as a ± symbol on the grip
display.

The quickest way to make an adjustment in auto-exposure
mode is use the rear scroll wheel.

Temporary compensation setting in an auto- exposure
mode using the Quick Adjust function:

1) Select chosen auto exposure mode.

2) Turn the rear scroll wheel to select the chosen amount
of compensation.

The amount is displayed in the viewfinder as both an EV

figure complete with a ‘minus’ or ‘plus’ prefix and as a
marker above a ‘minus’ to ‘plus’ scale.

Default settings provide 1/3 EV compensation and an im­mediate clearing of the setting after capture.

However, in Custom Options #3 you can select 1/3, 1 or
1/2 EV increment changes, in Custom Options #23 you can
choose to retain the setting after capture and in Custom
Options #17 you can deactivate the function.

Custom Options #3,
#17 and #23 used to
deactivate and alter
the settings for the
rear scroll wheel/
Quick Adjust func­tion.

  

FIXED EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

SETTING

1) Press the ‘±’ button on the viewfinder.

2) Turn either the Front scroll wheel or Rear scroll

wheel on the grip to increase or decrease the amount

of compensation in 1/3 EV steps.

3) The amount is displayed in the viewfinder as both an EV
figure complete with a ‘minus’ or ‘plus’ prefix (A in illus­tration), and as a marker above a ‘minus’ to ‘plus’ scale
(B in illustration).

4) Press

Clr

(AF button) to reset any compensation back to

zero.

5) Press

Save

(ISO / WB button) to retain the setting.

6) A ‘±’ symbol is then displayed between the aperture and
shutter speed setting as confirmation of the setting.

Clr

Save

Front scroll

wheel

Rear scroll

wheel

+/–

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NAVIGATING THE MENUS

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STORAGE

SETTINGS

BASIC DESCRIPTION OF SENSOR UNIT MENU ITEMS

By using the buttons on the control panel and the scroll wheels on the grip
you can navigate down through the various levels in the menu. Below is an
overview of the setting options available.

White Balance

Sets the color temperature of the ambient light.

ISO

Sets the light sensitivi ty of the sensor.

Quality

Allows option of R AW only or RAW + JPEG per
capture. Also allows profile (sRGB /Adobe 1998).

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

User interface

Sets menu language, sound, date & ti me and
dis play.

Custom Options

Sets optio ns regarding tilt sensor, menu con­trol and display.

Service

Acesses save log d ata, default setti ngs, firmware
update, tethere d power and firewire speed.

About

Provides ser ial number, firmware revision
and focus calibration information.

Delete

For single or multiple deletion of images.

Format

Used to format CF cards for optimum use.

Create new folder

.

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OVERVIEW OF NAVIGATING MENU AND SETTINGS ON SENSOR UNIT.

Navigating the menu and accessing the settings on the sensor unit are achieved by pressing the appropriate buttons surround­ing the display. Note that some of the buttons are modal and so have dual functions which is indicated by the designation that
appears closest to that particular button when navigating. For example, the MENU button also acts as a SAVE or EXIT button
according to dialogue requests. To take another example, the VIEW DISPLAY button will activate the spirit-level function but is
not indicated accordingly because it requires a long press. These variations are all mentioned in the relevant sections.

In this example the Menu button acts as the Exit
button and the Display button acts as the OK
button according to the mode.

Here is an example of the necessary steps to take to make a setting change, in this case Sound. The actions are illustrated
in full here to clearly describe the procedure. The procedures later on in this manual are described and illustrated in an ab­breviated manner so it wise to study this full description first.

Press the MENU ( ) button to
access the menu from the regular
image display.

Use the Rear scroll wheel (or press
the up or down arrows on
the Navigation button) to access
Settings. The highlight on the menu
item indicates selection of that par­ticular item.

Use the Rear scroll wheel or press
the up or down arrows to
highlight User Interface. Use the
front scroll wheel or press on
the Navigation button to access
Sound.

Press the Zoom button – indicated by
the

or symbols on the menu list
– to step through the available choices
until the desired one is shown. Or you
can use the True Focus ( ) or AE-L
( ) buttons instead.

Press the Exit (Menu) button to
confirm and save the choice as
well as return to image view.

Use the Front scroll wheel (or
press on the Navigation
button) to access Settings –
indicated by an arrow on the
menu list – to navigate to the
submenu screen.

1

4 5 6

2 3



 





Navigate / Open =

Select =

Menu / Save / Exit =

, ,

,

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OVERVIEW OF NAVIGATING MENU AND SETTINGS ON GRIP

Navigating the menu and accessing the settings on the grip is achieved by pressing the buttons surrounding the display and
turning the scroll wheels. Note that some of the buttons are modal and so have several functions which is indicated by the
designation that appears closest to that particular button when navigating. For example, the ISO/WB button also acts as a
SAVE button.

Here is an example of the necessary steps to take to make a setting change, in this case Bracketing. The actions are illustrated
in full here to clearly describe the procedure. The procedures later on in this manual are described and illustrated in an abbrevi­ated manner so it wise to study this full description first.

Press the MENU button to access
the menu from the regular info
display.

Turn the Front Scroll Wheel until
Settings appears.

Press Enter (ISO/ WB button).

1

4 5

2 3



 





Press Save (ISO/WB
button) or make a ‘quick
save’ by half-pressing
the shutter release but­ton. To escape press ESC
(Profiles button).

When finished, press Exit
(FLASH button).

6

Number of Captures (the number of captures required in the se-

quence)

Sequence (the sequential order of the over- or underexposures)

Step (the amount of EV variation from the standard exposure setting)

In turn the rear wheel to choose the number of

frames required: 2, 3, 5, 7 or 9.

In turn the rear wheel to choose one of the four

sequences.

In turn the rear wheel to choose the amount of EV

variation required: 3, 2, 1, 1/2, 1/3 EV.

Turn the front scroll wheel
to access the options.

The following is a list of the various terms describing the
various actions that appear on the grip display:

Enter: navigates down one level on the menu.
Exit: navigates back up one level on the menu. Does not save any settings.
Off: deactivates the particular function being set.
On: activates the particular function being set.
Sel.: (Selec t) - selects the character marked for image info and profile name
ESC: (Escape) - terminates an action and returns to the main screen. Does

not save any settings.

Save: saves a setting and also moves screen back up one level on the menu.

Can save many changes made in a setting sequence.

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GRIP

ACTIONS

Remember the follow­ing groupings of ‘saved’
and ‘not-saved’ actions
when making settings
changes.

SAVED

‘Quick save’ - half-

press shutter release
button

Save - press save but­ton (ISO/WB button)

NOT SAVED

Escape - press ESC button

(PROFILES /ESC button)

Exit - press exit button
(FLASH button)

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PREVIEWS &
BROWSING

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PREVIEW MODES

Use the Display button to cycle through the available pre­view modes which are:

• Standard preview:

Shows a preview image surrounded by a display of a few

important settings. Note that the information covers some
of the image. Go to Full–screen mode to see whole image.

• Histogram:

Shows a preview image overlaid with a histogram.

• Full-screen preview:

Shows the preview only, with no frame or settings infor-

mation.

Two additional screens also available, accessible from the
Histogram screen:

• Combined Histogram:

Shows a preview image overlaid with a histogram display-

ing the three components: red blue and green.

• Histogram and full details:

Shows a preview image overlaid with both a histogram

and camera-setting details.

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STANDARD PREVIEW

The Standard Preview display is the one shown when you
first turn on the camera and is probably the view you will
use most often.

It displays a preview of your most recent capture and basic
information about the settings.

This preview also enables you to navigate the menu system
and make camera settings on the sensor unit; see Simple
description of menu items for details.

Full-screen preview

Standard preview

Histogram and Full details and
Combined histogram are accessed
by firstly navigating to Histogram
mode by pressing the Display

button and then pressing the up
or down arrows (

or )

on the

Navigation button.

Combined Histogram

Histogram and Full Details

Standard, Histogram and Full-screen
preview modes are accessed by
pressing the Display button.

Button function Button function

ISO setting

White balance

File name

Capture counter

Histogram

The stand ard preview di splays info r­mation described below.

Full scree n preview disp lays the full
format view without distractions.

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HISTOGRAM MODE – EXPOSURE

The histogram provides a graph that indicates the total number of pixels at each
brightness level, with brightnesses going from black on the left to white on the
right. It is a valuable tool for evaluating captures. A well-exposed shot usually has
a full range of levels, while under- and overexposed shots tend to show levels con­centrated at the left or right part of the scale, respectively. The histogram is only
an indicator that should be interpreted – there are several situations in which a
‘bad’ histogram will match an exposure that could be perfect for the intended ef­fect (and vice-versa). Look at the histogram examples and the explanations below:

EVEN EXPOSURE

A histogram display that is spread across the full range indicates a likely good ex­posure. There may still be a few pixels at the extremes, indicating a few spectral
highlights and saturated shadows, but this is often normal in a good exposure.

UNDEREXPOSURE

A histogram display that is concentrated on the left with few pixels elsewhere indi­cates a likely underexposure. Many details will be lost in the shadows.

OVEREXPOSURE

A histogram display that is concentrated on the right with few pixels elsewhere
indicates a likely overexposure. Many details will be lost in the highlights.

  

BROWSING

In Browse mode use the front scroll
wheel (or left or right arrows on
the navigator button) to browse cap­tures in a folder. Zoom out to Folder
View if you want to select another
folder to browse.

Histogram and Full details Combined Histogram Histogram mode

Even exposure

Underexposure

Overexposure

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HISTOGRAM TYPES

There are three types of histogram representation available: Histogram and Full details, Combined histogram and Histogram
mode.

In Histogram and Full details mode,
you can read a list of camera set­tings, plus see the histogram and, in
the background, a darkened preview
of the image. The setting details are
stored with the capture file, so you
can also refer to them in Phocus and
other applications.

In Combined Histogram mode, the
RBG channels are represented to
show individual distribution against
a luminosity histogram.

In Histogram mode, the individual
RBG channels are represented to
show a comparitive display.

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ZOOMING IN AND OUT

There are four views in Browse mode. Zoom in by using the the Zoom in (+) / out (-) buttons or True Focus (+) and AE-L (-)
buttons.

Zoomed View is reached by zooming in from the Standard View. When zoomed in, you can select the area of interest by
using the front and back scroll wheels or the navigation button. A smaller inserted overview of the capture at 100% displays
the position of the enlarged area with a blue frame. While zoomed in, navigate the blue frame (navigator button or scroll
wheels) to view other areas of interest for checking.

Standard Preview displays the full frame partially covered by the information bar at the bottom.
9-Thumbnail View displays an overview of your work so far and helps to find specific shots. Selection of specific images,

highlighted by a blue frame, is made by the navigation button.
Folder view displays the list of folders saved. The highlighted folder is the current folder and contains the images you were

browsing. Navigate to another folder and then zoom in to reveal its contents if desired.

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CREATE NEW FOLDER

SENSOR UNIT MENU > STORAGE > CREATE NEW FOLDER

All new captures are automatically stored in the current folder until directed other­wise. A newly created folder automatically becomes the ‘current’ folder.

1. Press MENU.

2. Navigate to STORAGE (use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator).

3. Navigate to CREATE NEW FOLDER dialog (use the Front scroll wheel or the
Navigator).

4. The CREATE NEW FOLDER dialog allows folder naming. The first three-
digits are fixed and are automatically incremented for each new folder. The
following five characters can be assigned as follows:

Use the Front scroll wheel or the Navigator to select each character in turn.

When selected (highlighted as blue) use the ZOOM button to select the desired
character/digit.

5. Press the OK button to save.

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‘CURRENT’ FOLDER SELECTION

You can re-direct new captures to a selected folder for storage instead of the latest folder created.

1. Enter Browse mode

2. Zoom out (use the ZOOM out button

) to reach the Folder View.

3. Navigate to the desired folder (use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator and zoom in) and return to the Standard Preview.

4. In this way, the newly selected folder becomes the ‘current’ folder, so all new captures will now be stored there instead.

Standard PreviewZoomed View 9-Thumbnail View Folder View

ZOOM IN

ZOOM OUT

or

or

The last character has been selected
and is colored blue to indicate that it
can be changed. Pressing OK saves
the new name and creates the new
folder which now becomes the ‘cur­rent’ folder.

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SENSOR UNIT SETTINGS

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The menu is structured in a manner similar to very many digitally controlled personal devices and should be familiar to most.

Once the menu is accessed navigation, selection and confirmation are made by the various buttons beneath the display, the
scroll wheels on the grip as well as the True Focus and AE-L buttons.

After pressing the MENU button, the first screen presents the main divisions: ISO, White balance and Quality – for rapid access
while working, Storage and Settings followed by About. These last two include the less commonly used options and settings.

BASIC OVERVIEW OF SENSOR UNIT MENU

STORAGE

ISO, WHITE BALANCE, QUALITY

SETTINGS

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NAVIGATION

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.

(not applicable to 50MS & 200MS mo dels)

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1. Press MENU.

2. Navigate to ISO (use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator).

3. Press the True Focus ( ) or AE-L ( ) buttons – (or the ZOOM button) – to step through the available settings.

4. Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT (MENU button).

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WHITE BALANCE SETTING ON SENSOR UNIT

– PRESETS:

SENSOR UNIT MENU > WHITE BALANCE

1. Press MENU.

2. Navigate to White Balance (use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator).

3. Press the True Focus ( ) or AE-L ( ) buttons – (or the ZOOM button) – to step through the available settings.

4. Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT (MENU button).

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WHITE BALANCE SETTING ON SENSOR UNIT

 NUMERICAL VALUE SETTING:

SENSOR UNIT MENU > WHITE BALANCE

Manual setting allows a specific numeral setting.

1. Press MENU.

2. Navigate to White Balance (use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator).

3. Press the True Focus ( ) or AE-L ( ) buttons – (or the ZOOM button) – to
step through until you reach Manual.

4. Use the Front scroll wheel or the Navigator to access the dialogue.

5. Press the True Focus ( ) or AE-L ( ) buttons to select the desired numeri­cal setting.

6. Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT (MENU button).

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ISO SETTING ON SENSOR UNIT

SENSOR UNIT MENU > ISO

ISO and White Balance can be set either on the sensor unit, the grip or, when tethered, via Phocus.
On the sensor unit, the settings are automatically and simultaneously transferred from the sensor unit to the grip. Likewise

all changes on the grip are automatically transferred to the sensor unit display. Please note that the changes are only dis­played on the sensor unit when the settings have been saved.

White Bal. Setting Setting description

Daylight

For general outdoor use in direct sunlight.

Cloudy

For general outdoor use in cloudy weather.

Shade

For gener al outdoor use i n shady locati ons out of dire ct sunlight.

Flash

For general indoor use when using a normal flash/strobe system.

Fluorescent

For use when using fluorescent lighting (strip lights).

Tungsten

For use when shooting indoors under standard tungsten/B lamps.

Manual

For a manual setting

There are six ‘White Ba lance’
presets plus a Manual set ting
to choose from.

Tip

Assign a customizable button
for immediate manual white
balance adjustment in mixed
or rapidly changing lighting
situations.

Tip

Include a predetermined ISO
and /or WB setting in a cus­tom profile for specific cases.

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There are two ways to make manual white/grey balance set­tings using a ‘Grey card’ or ‘Qp card’. If colour accuracy is not
critical, you can use any neutrally coloured area or surface
that you judge to be close to a mid-grey value (concrete,
overcast sky, or even white paper, for example). It won’t be
perfect but just try to ensure that it is as neutral as possible
in colour value.

• Make the first shot a grey card/Qp card close-up and then
make the adjustment in Phocus for the session.

• Use the integral white balance from grey card function to
make an in-camera setting for the session.

White balance settings are mirrored after being saved on
the grip, sensor unit and in Phocus when tethered.

Tip

Assign a customizable button for
immediate manual white balance
adjustment in mixed or rapidly
changing lighting situations.

Tip

Include a predetermined ISO and
/or WB setting in a custom profile
for specific cases.

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IMAGE FORMAT

SENSOR UNIT MENU > QUALITY > IMAGE FORMAT

Image format allows the simultaneous creation of both RAW
+ JPEG files from each capture (not applicable to 60 Mpix /
50MS / 200MS models).

Profile allows a choice between an sRGB or an Adobe 1998
profile for JPEG captures.

IMAGE FORMAT SETTING:

1. Press MENU.

2. Navigate to Quality (use the Rear scroll wheel or the
Navigator).

3. Navigate to Image Format (use the Front scroll

wheel or the Navigator).

4. Press the True Focus ( ) or AE-L ( ) buttons – (or
the ZOOM button) – to step through the available
options.

5. Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT (MENU
button).

WHITE BALANCE SETTING BY USING A ‘GREY CARD’:

SENSOR UNIT MENU > WHITE BALANCE > MANUAL

1. Press MENU.

2. Navigate to White Balance (use the Rear scroll wheel
or the Navigator).

3. Navigate to Manual (use the Front scroll wheel or the
Navigator).

4. Position the central spot in the viewfinder over an area
that you consider should be rendered as neutral in color
in the image and make a test capture (ensure the expo­sure is approximately correct otherwise you will get a
warning message). A small rectangle appears on the
display marking that parti cular area.

5. Press the MENU button to exit the menu system and
keep the setting. Calculations then take place automati­cally so that the following shots use the area chosen as
the new ‘white balance’ standard. Using this method
you can also read off the screen what the color tempera­ture of the light source has been judged to be in degrees
Kelvin.

White Balance Shot screen appears
after test capture to illustrate the area
chosen for white balance calculation.

MANUAL WHITE BALANCE ‘GREY CARD’ INCAMERA SETTING:

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STORAGE

Note

You will always be
asked to confirm each
delete operation.

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FO RMAT

The camera is only able to read and write to storage media that have been format­ted. 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.

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

See further information about formatting cards in the ‘General’ section of this
manual.

FORMAT ON SENSOR UNIT

SENSOR UNIT MENU > STORAGE > FORMAT

1. Press MENU.

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

3. Navigate to Format (use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator).

4. Navigate to Format dialogue (use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator).

5. Press OK (Display button) to confirm.

Navigator Display

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DELETE

SENSOR UNIT MENU > STORAGE > DELETE

Delete allows you to make single or multiple deletes of captures.

1. Browse to image you want to delete

2. Press MENU.

3. Navigate to Storage (use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator).

4. Navigate to Delete (use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator).

5. Navigate to Delete dialogue use the Front scroll wheel or the Navigator).

6. Press the True Focus ( ) or AE-L ( ) buttons – (or the ZOOM button) to
step through options.

7. Press OK (Display button) to confirm.

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CREATE NEW FOLDER

SENSOR UNIT MENU > STORAGE > FORMAT

See section in “Previews & Browsing” chapter.

SETTINGS > STOR AGE

Storage includes three entries: Create new folder, Delete and Format.

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SETTINGS

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SOUND

SENSOR UNIT MENU > SETTINGS > USER INTERFACE > SOUND

The H5D offers audio feedback to relay information. This menu item has Volume
(choose between High, Low and Off), Key Click (choose between On and Off ) and
Exposure Warning (choose between On and Off).

1. Press MENU.

2. Navigate to Settings (use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator).

4. Navigate to User Interface (use the Front scroll wheel or the Navigator).

5. Navigate to Sound (use the Front scroll wheel or the Navigator).

6. Navigate to required item to select it.

7. Press the True Focus ( ) or AE-L ( ) buttons – (or the ZOOM button) – to
step through options.

8. Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT (MENU button).

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LANGUAGE

SENSOR UNIT MENU > SETTINGS > USER INTERFACE > LANGUAGE

Language choice is retained but can be changed at any time. Choose between:

English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese.

1. Press MENU.

2. Navigate to Settings (use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator).

4. Navigate to User Interface(use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator).

5. Navigate to Language (use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator).

6. Press the True Focus ( ) or AE-L ( ) buttons – (or the ZOOM button) – to step through options.

7. Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT (MENU button).

SETTINGS > USER INTERFACE

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AUDIO FEEDBACK

There are ten different sounds to help
provide immediate information. A
button press has a normal mechani­cal ‘click’ sound while the remaining
actions listed here are more musical.
For example, a capture rated as over­exposed is signified by three rapid
notes going up the musical scale,
whereas an underexposed capture
has three rapid notes going down the
musical scale, as illustrated here.

ON:

OFF:

Error:

Low Battery:

Ready:

Overexposure:

Medium full:

Underexposure:

5 images left:

1 image left:

Tip

If the sensor unit has been set to a
language you don't understand (a
rented camera, for example), see sec­tion in Appendix for solution.

*

*

(Please see page 4 in this manual)

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DISPLAY

SENSOR UNIT MENU > SETTINGS > USER INTERFACE > DISPLAY

This setting controls the level of Contrast and Brightness (both on a scale of 1-10)
on the display. Usually, you should leave this set to the default level of 5; however
in some viewing environments and/or with some types of images you may wish to
increase or decrease this value. A value of 10 provides maximum contrast; a value
of 0 provides no contrast (a black screen) while a value of 10 provides maximum
brightness; a value of 0 provides minimal brightness. Lower brightness values re­quire less battery power.

1. Press MENU.

2. Navigate to Settings (use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator).

3. Navigate to User Interface (use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator).

5. Navigate to Display (use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator).

6. Press the True Focus or AE-L button (or the ZOOM button) to step
through options.

7. Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT (MENU button).

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DATE & TIME

SENSOR UNIT MENU > SETTINGS > USER INTERFACE > DATE & TIME

The H5D has an internal clock that keeps track of the date and time. This informa­tion is used to mark each shot with the date and time at which it was taken. It is
also used to label folders with the date on which each folder was created. (See note

under General overview of sensor unit about keeping the internal battery charged to
maintain Date and Time settings).

1. Press MENU.

2. Navigate to Settings(use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator). .

3. Navigate to User Interface (use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator). .

4. Navigate to Date & Time (use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator). .

5. Navigate to required item to select it.

6. Press the True Focus ( ) or AE-L ( ) buttons – (or the ZOOM button) – to
step through options.

7. Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT (MENU button).

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BUTTON P1 & P2, DISPLAY OFF, SLEEP, POWER OFF, IMAGE ORIENTATION, SHOW PREVIEW

,

Custom Options allows the setting of various options, as listed here. The setting procedure is the same for these features:

1. Press MENU.

2. Navigate to Settings (use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator).

3. Navigate to Custom Options (use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator).

4. Navigate to required item (use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator).

5. Press the True Focus ( ) or AE-L ( ) buttons – (or the ZOOM
button) – to step through options.

6. Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT (MENU button).

• P1 and P2 Button Function

SENSOR UNIT MENU > SETTINGS > CUSTOM OPTIONS > P1 / P2

Allows you to assign specific functions to the two buttons. These buttons act in
the same manner as the four reassignable buttons on the grip. The buttons can
also be assigned in the Camera Configuration tool in Phocus.

OPTIONS: Browse Mode, Mark Overexposure, Delete Image, Format Card, Info
Screen, Spirit Level, Focus Confirm

SETTINGS > CUSTOM OPTIONS

• Display Off

SENSOR UNIT MENU > SETTINGS > CUSTOM OPTIONS > DISPLAY OFF

Sets the amount of elapsed time before the display is turned off. See ‘Power
Modes’ section in this manual for further details.

OPTIONS: 10 sec, 20 sec, 30sec, 60 sec.

• Sleep

SENSOR UNIT MENU > SETTINGS > CUSTOM OPTIONS > SLEEP

Sets the amount of elapsed time before the camera enters ‘Sleep’ mode. See
‘Power Modes’ section in this manual for further details.

OPTIONS: 5 min, 10 min, Never

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• Image Orientation

SENSOR UNIT MENU > SETTINGS > CUSTOM OPTIONS >
IMAGE ORIENTATION

Sets the viewing orientation of captures when they appear in Phocus. In or­der to avoid unintentional orientation changes when the camera is pointing
straight up or down, for example, the orientation setting can be locked at:

OPTIONS: Auto, Lock at 0 degrees, Lock at 90 degrees, Lock at 180 degrees and
Lock at 270 degrees.

• Show Preview

SENSOR UNIT MENU > SETTINGS > CUSTOM OPTIONS > SHOW PREVIEW

Sets whether the display remains inactive after each capture. Useful in sensitive
environments or when shooting vertically.

OPTIONS: After Exposure, Never

• Power Off:

SENSOR UNIT MENU > SETTINGS > CUSTOM OPTIONS > POWER OFF

Sets the amount of elapsed time before the camera enters complete power off
mode. See ‘Power Modes’ section in this manual for further details.

OPTIONS: 30 min, 60 min, Never

• Mark overexposure

SENSOR UNIT MENU > SETTINGS > CUSTOM OPTIONS > MARK OVEREXP.:

Provides an overexposure indicator showing precisely which areas of a cap­ture are overexposed (i.e., pixels that are at maximum brightness, causing loss
of detail). When enabled, the overexposure indicator flashes the overexposed
pixels from black to white.

OPTIONS: On, Off

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SENSOR UNIT AND VIEW / LARGE FORMAT CAMERAS

For optimum use, the H5D sensor unit can also be used with view cameras (with the appropriate adapter and cables). The
exposure time set on the unit sets the maximum length of exposure. The default setting is 1/8 sec and this is the setting that
can be kept for all exposures from 1/8 sec through 1/2000sec. However, this setting should be changed in accordance with
the time required if it exceeds 1/8 sec. Times of up to 32 seconds can be set.

If you prefer, you can connect the ‘Flash sync input cable’ between the lens PC socket and the unit which allows you to
retain the default setting of 1/8 second while still being able to use exposure times longer than 1/8 second. This method
also allows the use of the B setting. Note that the Camera entry on the menu remains dimmed and is inaccessible when the
sensor unit is attached to the H5D body.

SENSOR UNIT MENU > SETTINGS > CAMERA

1. Press MENU.

2. Navigate to Settings (use the Navigator).

3. Navigate to Camera (use the Navigator).

4. Navigate to required item (use the Navigator).

5. Press the the ZOOM button to step through options.

Settings

Body:

Flash sync: For regular use with view cameras.
Pinhole: Intended primarily for use in a studio environment where com-

plete darkness can be achieved and captures made accordingly (also
useful for ‘light painting’).

Exposure time: 1/8 sec > 32 sec.

View cameras / Lenses with ash sync shutters

Any view camera with

Hasselblad H adapter

Flash sync input cable

Host computer with

FireWire, running Phocus

SETTINGS > CAMERA

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SERVICE

SENSOR UNIT MENU > SETTINGS > SERVICE

1. Press MENU.

2. Navigate to Settings (use the Rear scroll wheel or the
Navigator).

3. Navigate to Service (use the Front scroll wheel or the
Navigator).

4. Navigate to required item (use the Rear scroll wheel or
the Navigator).

5. Press the True Focus ( ) or AE-L ( ) buttons – (or
the ZOOM button) – to step through options.

6. Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT (MENU
button).

SaveLogdata saves a log file on the CF card.

Default Settings resets all sensor unit settings back to fac-

tory settings. See the Appendix in this manual for a detailed
list of the default settings.

Firmware update: Download the latest firmware update for
the sensor unit from the Hasselblad website. Unzip the file
first and then transfer the “.cim” file to a CF card. Insert the
card in the camera and navigate to “Firmware update”. The
sensor unit will then automatically update.

Tethered power offers options when using a Thunderbolt
to FireWire adapter, for example, on a MacBook Pro. This
particular configuration does not supply enough power

Select this option when using
a Thunderbolt to FireWire
adapter.

Select this option when using
other configurations than
a Thunderbolt to FireWire
adapter.

SETTINGS > ABOUT

SETTINGS > SERVICE

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ABOUT

SENSOR UNIT MENU > SETTINGS > ABOUT

The About box will tell you which firmware version is pres­ent so you can see if you have the latest (which can be down­loaded from the Hasselblad website). The serial number is
also displayed in case Hasselblad Support need to know it
for any eventual problem solving.

The About box also shows the focus calibration ID (which
must match the information on the grip display under ‘Sys­tem Status’ to obtain the optimum performance). Each sen­sor unit is carefully adjusted to match the corresponding
camera body, which in turn produces the matching verifica­tions respectively. If you want to use different sensor units
with different camera bodies, please refer to a Hasselblad
Service Center for more information.

1. Press MENU.

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

Navigator).

3. Navigate to Service (use the Rear scroll wheel or the

Navigator).

4. Navigate to About(use the Rear scroll wheel or the

Navigator).

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to the camera from the computer so in this case the “From
camera” option should be selected. Select “From host” for
all other configurations.

Firewire speed displays the setting for the current transfer
rate.

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SPIRIT LEVEL

The integrated electronic spirit level provides a rapid and
accurate way of ensuring the camera is either horizontally
neutral in alignment (level) and/or vertically neutral in align­ment (plumb). It uses two methods that are fully visible on
the sensor unit display and partly visible in the viewfinder.
The method is selected by the camera automatically accord­ing to alignment. So, if the camera is in a relatively normal
orientation, then Normal is selected and when the camera
is in a more extreme orientation then Repro is selected. You
can activate the spirit level (for both sensor unit and view­finder displays) by holding down the DISPLAY button for a
second, or, by re-assigning the TRUE FOCUS / AE-L / STOP
DOWN or M.UP button as an activator. See Custom Options
#4, #5, #6 and #7 for details.

Normal: Generally used when the camera is mounted on a
tripod/stand in either landscape or portrait orientation. Al­lows the camera to be correctly aligned in two planes re­gardless of apparent deviations in the viewfinder. Particu­larly useful for landscape work where most of the horizon
is hidden, for example, or architectural/interior work where
wide angle lenses can often create a difficult situation to
level the camera visually.

Repro: Normally used when the camera is mounted on a tri­pod/stand in a 'repro' alignment, that is, camera pointing di­rectly downwards (this feature also works pointing directly
upwards). Ensures that the camera is in a truly perpendicular
alignment.

In use: Sensor unit display – Three scales can be seen in
Standard mode. The scale along the lower edge and to the
right hand side (in landscape mode) require you to alter the
camera's orientation to center the yellow 'bubbles'. When
centered, these bubbles become green. The third central
scale consisting of a large circle with cross-hairs provides
an alternative combined display. The content of the circle
changes from yellow to green when the horizontal orien-
tation is correct. In Repro mode, the central scale is also a
'bubble' type. Again, the two yellow bubbles become green
when centered in their respective scales. As an alternative,
the central blue bubble can be centered within the green
circle (no color change to the bubble).

Normal (at default setting)

Not level Level

Not level

Repro (at default setting)

Level

The spirit level as it appears in the viewfinder display.

Custom calibration: There is a default calibration for either mode which is selected
automatically. However you can store a custom calibration for various purposes.

1) Press the appropriate P1 / P2 / Custom Button to activate the spirit level. The
text along the bottom of the display reads EXIT, Standard, MODE.

2) Press the Mode button (Display). The text along the bottom of the display
now reads CAL, User, MODE, and a green user icon appears in the top left of
the display.

3) When you are satisfied that the camera is securely in the chosen orientation,
press the CAL button (Menu/Exit button) to store the new setting.

4) Press the Display button to toggle between default and custom settings.

Custom settings are retained for future use. To make a new custom setting, repeat
the above procedure.

Viewfinder display – Only horizontal alignment can be seen
in the viewfinder display. It uses the bubble method as de­scribed above except the bubble becomes black when the
camera is level. Custom calibration can also be used.

Activate by:

1) Pressing the assigned P1 or P2

button,

or

2) Pressing the assigned True
Focus, M.UP, AE-L or STOP
DOWN button to Spirit Level
(in Custom Options on grip).

User icon

Calculate

button



P1 & P2

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GRIP MENU SETTINGS

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Settings optionsSelf timer options Bracketing options

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GENERAL OVERVIEW

OF GRIP MENU

Text setting

Drive

Custom Options

System status

Interval
options

Note

At very low temperatures the
displays might require a few sec­onds to present new settings.

These arrows signify the FR ONT scroll
wheel is used to select these options.

These arrows signify the RE AR scroll
wheel is used to make settings changes.

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SETTINGS

Apart from the more regularly used ISO/WB, AF, Flash but­tons and features accessible on the grip there are a number
of other features available. These provide the integral finess­es that make the H5D a powerful and sophisticated tool to
satisfy a variety of professional demands.

There are five functions: Self timer, Bracketing, Interval,

Settings and Drive.

Regular use can be simplified by using the shortcuts and
button reassignment to access the menus.

One point to remember when making settings is that cer­tain options are only available when the relevant screen
has been accessed. For example, in Self Timer the choice of
‘delay/mirror up’ or ‘mirror up/ delay’ is only available (by
turning the rear scrollwheel - lower row on display) when
the relevant function has been chosen (by turning the front
scroll wheel - upper row on display)

The self timer allows a delay in the activation of the shut­ter and a change in sequence of the mirror movement. Nor­mally the mirror is raised before the shutter is tripped creat­ing a pause between the two actions to minimize camera
vibration. However, during this pause there will be no image
in the viewfinder and no light metering available for any
eventual exposure change. Therefore the Self timer func­tion can be set to a sequence where the delay is followed
by the mirror being raised instead. Normally the mirror will
instantly return after a capture but you can also choose a
setting where the mirror remains raised.

2 – 60 s

options available

options available

options available

DELAY / MIRRO R UP

or

MIRROR UP / D ELAY

MIRROR GOES DOWN

MIRROR RE MAINS UP

or

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SELF TIMER

As it provides a timed, remote shutter release function it
can be used instead of a remote release cable/cord/device
when split-second timing is not critical. The camera’s expo­sure settings (Manual or Auto) will be according to the light
metering requirements just prior to the mirror being raised
so, in very changeable lighting conditions, choose the mode
most suitable if using long delays.

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Mirror sequence highlighted.
‘Delay first, then mirror raised’
chosen as option.

‘Delay’ highlighted with drop
shadow. 10 seconds chosen.

SELF TIMER SETTING

1) Press MENU on grip.

2) Turn Front scroll wheel until Self Timer appears.

3) Press ENTER.

4) Turn Front scroll wheel to access the options, that are:

Delay

Mirror sequence

Mirror Up / Mirror Goes Down

(A drop shadow will be displayed beneath the selected sym-

bol, for example

)

5) When Delay is highlighted – – turn the Rear scroll
wheel to choose a delay range from 2 - 60s in 1s inter­vals.

6) Turn the Front scroll wheel again to choose Delay /
Mirror Up, Mirror Up/ Delay sequence – . When
highlighted turn the Rear scroll wheel to choose.

Delay / Mirror Up sequence =
Delay for set amount of time – mirror raised – cap-

ture made.
Mirror Up/ Delay sequence =
Mirror raised – delay for set amount of time – cap-

ture made.

7) Turn the Front scroll wheel again for

Mirror goes down / Mirror remains up – –

choice. Turn the Rear scroll wheel to choose.
Mirror goes down =
Mirror returns to its normal position and the camera

is made ready for the next capture.
Mirror raised =
Mirror remains in raised position. No image is visible

in the viewfinder until M UP button pressed.

8) Press On. Note that this now reads Off and the line of
text at the bottom of the screen reads ‘Self timer on’.

9) Press SAVE.

10) Press ENTER again from the Self Timer screen to acti­vate the function.

11) Press On.

12) Half-press the shutter release button to standby mode
for this function (press the shutter release button again
(full press) for activation) or full-press the shutter release
for immediate activation.

MENU

ON

Front scroll

wheel

ENTER

or

SAVE

Rear scroll

wheel

Mirror down /up highlighted.
‘Mirror down af ter capture’
chosen as option.

Note

You can halt the sequence by
clicking the ON / OFF ( ESC)
button.

Tip

Press the Mirror Up button
twice within 0.5s to access the
self timer mode directly.

– continued

Tip

Check the lower text-row
on the screen for ON or OFF
status.

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The bracketing function provides an automatic series of cap­tures; one at the standard exposure setting (Manual or Auto)
and the others with pre-determined deviations in EV from the
standard exposure. This is particularly useful for images con­taining a very wide tonal range, for example.

Firstly you make an assessment concerning the number of ex­tra frames required, the order in which they should be taken,
and by how much the EV deviation there should be and the
setting made accordingly. The first metered exposure (Manu­al or Auto) is the EV that determines the calculations for the
bracketing sequence.

BRACKETING

2 frames

or

3 frames

or

5 frames

1/3 EV or 1/2 EV or

1 EV or 2 EV or 3 EV

Note the difference in operation between Single and Con­tinuous drive settings:

• At the Single setting you must press the shutter release but­ton separately for every separate capture until the sequence
is finished.

• At the Continuous setting you can either maintain the pres­sure on the button to take all frames without stopping or you
can release the pressure on the button and press again to
continue to the end of the sequence without losing any frames
within the set sequence.

BRACKETING SETTING

1) Press MENU on grip.

2) Turn the

Front

scroll wheel until Bracketing appears

3) Press

ENTER

.

4) Turn the

Front

scroll wheel to access the options, that are:

Number of Captures (the number of captures required in the se-

quence)

Sequence (the sequential order of the over- or underexposures)

Step (the amount of EV variation from the standard exposure setting)

(A drop shadow will be displayed beneath the selected symbol,
for example )

5) In turn the

Rear

scroll wheel to choose the number of

frames required: 2, 3, 5, 7 or 9.

6) In turn the Rear scroll wheel to choose one of four
sequences:

A: Standard, Over, Under

B: Standard, Under, Over

C: Over, Standard, Under

D: Under, Standard, Over

– continued

Number of captures
highlighted. 3 cap­tures chosen as op­tion.

A B C D

options available

options available

options available

continued over



MENU

ON

Front scroll

wheel

ENTER

or

SAVE

Rear scroll

wheel

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7) In turn the

Rear

scroll wheel to choose the amount of

EV variation required: 3, 2, 1, 1/2, 1/3 EV.

8) Press

SAVE

.

9) Press

ENTER

again from the Bracketing screen to activate
the function. Press On. Note that this now reads Off and
the line of text at the bottom of the screen reads ‘Bracket-
ing on’.

Half-press the shutter release button to standby mode for

this function (press the shutter release button again (full
press) for activation) or full-press the shutter release for im­mediate activation.

To escape from this mode press

MENU

, then

Enter

on the

Bracketing screen, then Off (AF button).

Note

The default setting is a shutter speed change in a
bracketing sequence. However, if the camera is set in
Manual mode, you can choose an aperture change
instead (Custom Options > Bracket param. in Manu­al #25 on grip).

Note

As an example, a 5 frame sequence with an EV 1
variation setting at ‘Standard, Over, Under’ would
produce: Standard (O EV variation), +1EV, -1EV, +2EV,

-2E V.

Tip

A bracketing sequence can be stopped mid-se­quence by pressing the ESC (ON.OFF) button.

Tip

Check the lower text-row on the screen for ON or
OFF status.

Note

See note at the beginning of this section regarding
the difference between Single and Continuous drive
settings. In both cases, the bracketing function is
automatically reset for a new sequence.

Viewfinder display indicating
no adjustment to next frame
and three frames left in the
sequence.

EXAMPLE

Screen after Bracket­ing setting activated
indicating 3 frames re­maining in a Standard,
Over, Under, sequence
with no adjustment to
the next frame.

EXAMPLE

Sequence highlighted.
‘Standard, over, under’
chosen as option.

Step highlighted.
1/3 EV variation chosen as option.

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2 frames –

255 frames

2 seconds −

1 hour

INTERVAL

By using the interval setting, you can allow the camera to
take a series of captures automatically over a set period. This
is often required for time and motion studies, security surveil-

lance, nature study, etc. The exposure and focus settings (Man­ual or Auto) will be according to the camera settings at the time
of capture.

INTERVAL SETTING

1) Press MENU on grip.

2) Turn the Front scroll wheel until Interval appears.

3) Press

ENTER

.

4) Turn the Front scroll wheel to access the options, that
are:

Number of captures (the number of captures required)

Interval duration (the time interval between each capture)

(The selected feature symbol is indicated by a drop shadow)

5) In Number of captures, turn the Rear scroll wheel to
choose the number of captures required: 2 – no limit

6) In Interval duration, turn the Rear scroll wheel to
choose:

2 seconds – 1 hour

7) Press SAVE.

8) Press ENTER again from the Interval screen to activate
the function. Press On. Note that this now reads Off
and the line of text at the bottom of the screen reads
‘Interval on’.

Half-press the shutter release button to standby mode

for this function (press the shutter release button
again (full press) for activation) or full-press the shutter
release for immediate activation.

Tip

Check the lower text-row
on the screen for ON or OFF
status.

Number of captures
highlighted. 2 frames
variation chosen as
option.

Interval duration high­lighted.
5 seconds variation
chosen as option.

MENU

ON

Front scroll

wheel

ENTER

or

NEXT

Rear scroll

wheel

options available

options available

EXAMPLE

Screen after Interval
setting activated indi­cating 3 shots remain­ing at 30 second inter­vals.

Tip

An Interval setting can be
stopped mid-sequence by
pressing the ESC button.

Note

In Custom Options #28 on grip
you can select an initial delay
of None, 2, 10, 60 seconds or
the interval time.

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SETTINGS > CUSTOM OPTIONS

CUSTOM OPTIONS

From the Settings screen you can access four main sub-set­tings: Custom options, Image info, Date & Time and System

status by turning the front scroll wheel. From each of these

CUSTOM OPTIONS ON GRIP

1) Press MENU on grip.

2) Turn the Front scroll wheel until Settings appears.

3) Press Enter.

4) Turn the Front scroll wheel to access 4.1 Custom
options.

5) Press Enter to access the 34 choices available.

6) Turn the Front scroll wheel to the desired option.

7) Turn the Rear scroll wheel to the desired setting.

8) Press SAVE.

If you want to reset the camera to the default setting for all
options, press the ON.OFF button quickly to enter Profiles,
select Standard and then press Load.

Tip

As a shortcut to Custom Options level, press the MENU but­ton twice with camera in active mode. The latest setting will
auto matically appear. After making any changes, press the
shutter release button to save the new setting.

Tip

As a shortcut to a specific customizable button (True Focus,
AE-L, M.UP, Stop Down) setting in Custom Options, press
MENU and then the desired button with camera in active
mode. After making any changes, press the shutter release
button to save the new setting.

sub- settings you can access further items for setting chang­es. Look at the main menu chart to get an idea of where all
the options are on the menu tree.

MENU

Front scroll

wheel

ENTER

or

SAVE

Rear scroll

wheel

options available

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Display off time 1

• 10s • 20s • 30s • 60s

Determines the amount of time
elapsing before the display auto­matically turns off. Set on the sen­sor unit> Menu > Settings > Custom
Options > Display Off.

EV increment 2

• 1/2 Step • 1 Step • 1/3 Step

Determines the amount of EV
change applied (per click of either
the front or rear scroll wheels) to ei­ther aperture or shutter speed.

Exp adjust increment 3

• 1/3 Step • 1 Step • 1/2 Step

Determines the amount of EV
change applied (per click of the
rear scroll wheels) when making
fixed exposure adjustment set­tings.

True Focus button function 4

• True Fo cus

but can be reassigned to:

AF Drive • AE-lock • Self Timer •
Bracketing • Mirror up • Stop Down

• B mode • T mode • Flash Measure

• Interval timer • Cycle LM mode •
Expose • Display Off • Histogram •
Delete • Grey bal ex • Spirit Level •
Rear Info Screen • None

AE-Lock button function 5

• AE-lock

but can be reassigned to:

AF Drive • Self Timer • Bracketing •
Mirror up • Stop Down • B mode •
T mode • Flash Measure • Interval
timer • Cycle LM mode • Expose •
Display Off • Histogram • Delete •
Grey bal ex • Spirit Level • Rear Info
Screen • None

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CUSTOM OPTIONS (ON GRIP)

The following is a description of all the Custom Options ac­cessible through the grip display. They are accessed by Menu
> Settings > Custom Options. The words and figures in red
signify the default setting for that option.

Stop down function 6

• Stop Down

but can be reassigned to:

AF Drive • AE-lock • Self Timer •
Bracketing • Mirror up • B mode •
T mode • Flash Measure • Interval
timer • Cycle LM mode • Expose •
Display Off • Histogram • Focus conf

• Delete • Grey bal ex • Spirit Level •
Rear Info Screen • None

M.UP button function 7

• Mirror up

but can be reassigned to:

AF Drive • AE-lock • Self Timer •
Bracketing • Stop Down • B mode •
T mode • Flash Measure • Interval
timer • Cycle LM mode • Expose •
Display Off • Histogram • Focus conf

• Delete • Grey bal ex • Spirit Level •
Rear Info Screen • None

Scroll wheel direction 8

• Clockwise • Counter clockwise

Determines the effect the direction
of the controls wheels have on a
setting.

For example, by moving the front
scroll wheel to the left you can alter
the aperture setting from f/8 to f/6.8
to f/5.6 and so on. By changing the
wheel direction setting however,
the same action of turning the wheel
to the left would then produce the
opposite effect, that is, the aperture
settings would change from f/ 8 to
f/ 9.5 to f/ 11, and so on.

Flash ready exposure lock 9

• Yes • No

Allows you to make a capture be­fore the flash is fully charged. For
use with integral flash unit or other
TTL compatible flash units con­nected to the hot-shoe. Not valid
for flash units connected by the PC
connector.

Yes blocks the shutter until flash is
ready.

No allows shutter release before flash
is ready.

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Note

If using flash/strobe as the main light
source and 1/800s shutter speed, re­member to turn off the True Exposure
option.

Magazine exposure lock 10

• Yes • No

Allows you to release the lens and
auxiliary shutter in camera body
without a sensor unitattached.

Yes blocks the lens shutter and aux­iliary shutter in camera body if the
sensor unitis not attached. Generates
message on grip display if attempted.

No allows the lens shutter and auxiliary
shutter in camera body to be released
without the sensor unit attached.

Lens exposure lock 11

• Yes • No

Allows you to release the auxiliary
shutter in camera body without a
lens attached.

Yes blocks the release of auxiliary
shutter in camera body if there is no
lens attached. Generates message on
grip display if attempted.

No allows a release of auxiliary shutter
in camera body without a lens attached.

Out of range exposure lock 12

• No • Yes

Allows you to release the camera
when either the aperture or shutter
speed setting is beyond the work­ing range (indicated on the displays
by “–”).

Yes blocks the shutter if beyond the
working range.

No allows the shutter to be released
(1/800s or 32s) if beyond the working
range.

True exposure 13

• On • Off

Determines whether the exposure
is automatically adjusted to create a
true exposure setting. (See Appen-
dix for full explanation).

On allows the adjustment.
Off retains the normal setting.

Spot mode 14

• Normal • Zone

Determines how the camera be­haves when set to Spot Mode.

Normal makes the camera behave in
the same fashion as when set to Aver­age or Centre Weighted.

Zone makes the camera behave in
the same fashion as the Hasselblad
205FCC. That is, the central spot
is placed over a particular area of
the subject and the AE-L button is
pressed. The exposure is then calcu­lated assuming that the metered area
is 18% grey or Zone 5 and is indicated
on the display as Zone 5. Alternatively,
the area can be reassigned to another
zone by turning the rear scroll wheel.

Then, when the camera is moved, the
areas within the central spot are indi­cated by their zone values.

Focus aid in MF 15

• Half press • Always • Off

Sets how the focus aid arrowhead
LED symbols appear in the view­finder display in manual focus
mode.

Half press makes them visible when
the shutter release button is pressed
half way.

Always makes them visible all of the
time when camera is active.

Off disables them completely.

AF assist light 16

• Ext flash • Camera • Off

Allows projection of light pattern to
assist the autofocus system in poor
light or low contrast situations.

Camera sets the integral AF assist il­lumination to be always active.

External flash activates the AF assist
illumination projected by a suitable
attached external flash unit. When
detached, however, the integral sys­tem is automatically used.

Off sets the AF assist illumination to
remain always inactive.

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Rear wheel quick adjust 17

• Yes • No

Allows rear scroll wheel to make a
rapid EV adjustment (or EV compen­sation) in auto-exposure mode.

Yes turns the setting on. By turning
the rear scroll wheel, the adjustment is
made and appears on both displays as
a ± symbol between the shutter speed
and aperture values. The amount
of deviation also appears above the
scale to the left of the aperture value
on the viewfinder display.

No turns the function off completely.

Control lock 18

• All controls • All but TrueFoc. •
Wheels • Off

Sets the amount of locking used
when the Control Lock (FLASH) but­ton is pressed.

All controls locks scroll wheels and
buttons.

All but TrueFoc. locks scroll wheels
and buttons except True Focus.

Wheels locks only scroll wheels. They
remain operable in any setting mode,
however.

Off disables lock function.

Beeper 19

• On • Off

Sets the audible beeper signal.

On enables the signal.

Off disables the signal.

Show histogram 20

• Yes • No

Sets whether a histogram of a cap­ture appears on the display after ex­posure.

Yes enables the setting.

No disables the setting.

Interval & Self Timer 21

• Exit • Stay

Allows either the Interval or Self
Timer mode to remain active after
a capture or immediately return to
standard setting.

Exit clears the setting and produces an
automatic return to standard setting
after a capture.

Stay retains the setting after a cap­ture.

AE lock / Quick adjust 22

• Exp reset • Saved

Allows either the AE-Lock or Quick
adjust mode to remain active after
a capture or immediately return to
standard setting.

Exp Reset clears the settings and
produces an automatic return to stan­dard setting after a capture.

Saved retains the AE-Lock or Quick
adjust settings after a capture.

Show EV 23

• Yes • No

Allows the display of EV settings on
the grip display.

Yes enables the display.

No disables the display.

Show ISO 24

• Yes • No

Allows the display of ISO settings on
the grip display

Yes enables the display.

No disables the display.

Bracket param. in Manual 25

• Shutter speed • Aperture

Selects either the shutter speed or
the aperture as the parameter which
changes in a bracketing sequence
when in Manual exposure mode.

Shutter speed selects changes in
shutter speed.

Aperture selects changes in aperture
settings.

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Aperture control in Manual 26

• Front wheel • Rear wheel

Selects which scroll wheel changes
the aperture setting when in Manual
exposure mode.

Front wheel selects the front scroll
wheel to change the aperture setting.

Rear wheel selects the rear scroll
wheel to change the aperture setting.

Low flash warning 27

• On • Off

Controls the display of the ‘Low
flash’ warning message and triangle.

ON enables the function.

OFF disables the function.

Interval timer initial delay 28

• None • 2s •10s • 60s • Interval time

Allows an initial delay before the first
capture of an interval timer function
operation.

Aperture indication 29

• Normal • Light meter

Allows choice of aperture indication
display (in Manual mode only).

Normal selects conventional display
(f5.6, f8, etc)

Light meter selects ‘light meter’ type
display (f5.6⁰, f8.⁵, etc)

Extra mirror-delay 30

50 ms • 100 ms • 200 ms • None • 25

ms

Extends the delay period between
the mirror being raised and the
opening of the lens shutter thereby
reducing the negative effect of vi­bration on longer exposure times.

True Focus in AF-S 31

• Off • on

Re-assigns half press of shutter re­lease button to activate True Focus
function instead of standard auto­matic focus (single)

Always return mirror 32

• No • Ye s

Automatically lowers mirror again
for viewing at the end of every mir­ror-up sequence.

AE lock at half press 33

• Off • On

Allows access to AE-lock without
having to use customizable button
assigned to other required func­tions.

Hide B/T mode 34

• Off • On

Hides access to B and T shutter
speeds allowing smoother transi­tion from 1s to 1.4s when making
shutter speed changes.

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In Image info you can compose your own combination of letters, words, symbols, etc to be included in the metadata. The same
procedure is also used to change a Profile name.

SETTINGS > IMAGE INFO

IMAGE INFO SETTING

1) Press MENU.

2) Turn the Front scroll wheel until Settings appears.

3) Press ENTER.

4) Turn the Front scroll wheel to access 4.2 Image info.

5) Press ENTER to access the list of characters and figures
available.

6) By turning the Front scroll wheel, the character selec­tor cursor will move to the left and right in the available
characters while the rear scroll wheel moves it up and
down. The chart of characters will automatically scroll to
reveal the whole set. The space character is top left in the
list.

On the left side of the screen there is a small box frame

containing two arrow symbols and an X symbol. By
selecting the arrows you can position the cursor in the
line of text you have created. The X symbol deletes the
selected character.

To create a line of text, select the desired character and

press then Sel (AF button). That character is then auto-
matically added to the line of text below the character
chart. Press Save (ISO/WB button) to store the new
setting.

SAVE

or

ENTER

AF

Front scroll

wheel

MENU

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IMAGE INFO SETTING

Here is an example of how to change existing text (in this
case the word ‘Text’ to a copyright symbol plus a photogra-
pher’s name -’Jens Karlsson’). See previous section 4.2 Im-
age info for procedure description.

1) Start by accessing the Image info screen. On the text
row towards the bottom of the screen, the text line cur-
sor is automatically placed to the right of the character
that is to be changed. Turn the front and rear scroll
wheels to move the selector cursor until the X symbol is
highlighted.

2) Press Sel. (AF button) and the character will be erased.

3) Repeated pressing of Sel. will progressively erase all the
characters in the line.

4) After erasing unwanted text, turn the front and rear
scroll wheels until the desired character is highlighted
by the selector cursor (in this case the copyright symbol)
and press Save. Note that more symbols have automati-
cally appeared as you scrolled down the screen.

5) Choose the next character in the same manner
(in this case a space) and press Save.

6) The capital letter ‘J’ has been highlighted and saved in
this example.

7) Repeat the procedure until all the letters and characters
you want appear. As you progress with more characters,
those to the left will temporarily disappear from the
screen so that you can see what you are adding. Don’t
forget there is a maximum of approximately 40 charac-
ters.

If you make a mistake you must remove each character

singly (see steps 1-3 above) until you reach where you
want to make a change and then return to the ‘Adding
text’ procedure again.

8) This example shows a completed 15 character text line
with symbols, spaces, upper and lower case (large and
small) letters.

SETTINGS > DATE & TIME

1

3

5

7

2

4

6

8

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Check component usage and general servicing information as follows:

SYSTEM STATUS DISCLOSURE

1) Press MENU on grip.

2) Turn the Front scroll wheel until Settings appears.

3) Press ENTER.

4) Turn the Front scroll wheel to access System Status.

5) Press ENTER.

6) The display now shows a list of camera components
Info-Usage and to the right of each individual com­ponent a figure that represents the number of actions
taken by that component. Please note that even a com­pletely new camera will have registered actions as these
occur during testing before delivery.

7) Press NEXT to display Info-Version to display the soft-
ware version for each item. Press the Next (ISO/WB)
button again to display Info-Calib for focus calibration
information.

MENU

Front scroll

wheel

ENTER

or

NEXT

SETTINGS > SYSTEM STATUS

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DRIVE

There are two drive modes: Single and Continuous. In

Single

mode, a capture is made when the shutter release button is
pressed and the camera is made ready for the next capture.
To make the next capture however, you must first release the
shutter release button and then press again.

SINGLE AND CONTINUOUS SETTING

In camera active mode:

1) Press MENU on grip.

2) Turn the Front scroll wheel until Drive appears.

3) Press ENTER.

4) Turn the Front scroll wheel to Single or Continuous.

5) Press SAVE .

In

Continuous

mode, the camera automatically makes cap­tures and makes ready for the next capture in a continuous
manner as long as you maintain pressure on the shutter re­lease. Please note the speed is dependent on the time taken
to save the capture according to equipment.

MENU

Front scroll

wheel

ENTER

or

SAVE

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PROFILES

Photo: Vicen te Ansola © / Hassel blad Masters

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The profiles feature allows rapid access to pre-determined
combinations of settings that increase the speed and secu­rity of workflow. One example might be in a social situation
where there might be a need for formal outdoor portraiture
followed by informal indoor handheld flash-assisted wide­angle shots, both situations requiring very different settings
in a stressful environment. By predetermining the relevant
settings required beforehand for each situation, they can be
saved collectively as a profile. By calling up the profile, you
can then be assured that all the settings are correct at the
press of one button.

For example, you might choose – autofocus single, brack­eting, programmed exposure, etc – for outdoors. Once set,
you would click on the red PROFILES button, select a profile
name and press SAVE. A new name can be entered for the
new profile - ‘Outdoors’, for instance - and saved again. New
settings are made for the indoor shots changing to flash,
Pv setting, etc and the procedure repeated. By simply ac­cessing ‘Outdoors’ or ‘Indoors’ in the profile list, all the rel­evant settings will be instantly and correctly implemented
to match the situation.

There are eight profiles: Default, Full auto, Studio, Fill
flash. two Action and two Spare reserved for customiza­tion. All except Default can be changed and renamed.

The pre-set profiles feature the following:

Default: normal flash sync, autofocus (single), single drive,
auto exposure (aperture priority), average metering, -None

Note

All settings, including those made on the sensor unit, are stored when a profile is created. This includes the ISO, white balance, color
temperature and color tint settings that were current at the time the profile was created. These profile settings will override the
settings in use at the time the profile button was pressed. In other words, remember to check for unintentional ISO, white balance
or color temperature changes when using profiles. (Color tint is not a user setting but is stored after a manual white balance has
been made).

MAKING A PROFILE

1) Activate the camera and go through the various settings
(for example, autofocus, aperture priority, fill flash expo­sure compensation, etc.) you require for the particular
purpose and save them as you go.

2) When all the required settings have been made, click (not
press!) the

PROFILES

button (ON.OFF button) to access

the profiles screen.

3) Use the scroll bar to go through the list of profiles. Choose a
Spare profile or a named profile (except Default). You can
either save the new profile under the original name or you
can change it

4) Press

Save

(ISO/WB button). The Profile name screen is

then displayed where you can rename the profile to what
suits you (see under Image Info 4.2 for procedure details).

To use a profile from the main screen, press the PROFILES
button to reach the profiles screen again. Scroll down the
list to the profile you want and then press the Load (AF) but­ton. All the saved settings will then be automatically imple­mented.

Full auto: normal flash sync, autofocus (single), single drive,
programmed exposure, centre weighted metering, -None

Studio: normal flash sync, manual focus, single drive, manu­al exposure, spot metering, - AF

Fill flash: normal flash sync (adjusted output -1.7EV), auto­focus (single), single drive, auto exposure, average metering.

Spare: customized profiles.

The default setting is highlighted on the display for easy and
rapid access. Access to profiles lower on the list is via a scroll
bar visible on the right of the display. Rotate the rear scroll
wheel to bring them into view.

All user profiles can be restored to default values again sim­ply by removing the battery and holding down the MENU
and ISO/WB buttons on the grip together and while keeping
them depressed, replace the battery. There will be an audible
signal that denotes the restoration.

There are two ways of making, saving and managing Profiles:

1) Using the buttons on the grip

or

2) via the Camera Configuration tool in Phocus.

Note

If you decided to change the settings but nevertheless keep
the Profile name on the list, the new set of parameters will
be retained under that name. That is to say, the settings will
not be the same as listed here, despite the name. It might be
safer practice therefore to always change the profile name
to avoid later confusion.

PROFILES

SAVE

(ISO/W B)

LOAD

(AF)

PROFILES

(On/Off)

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USING PROFILES

1) From the main screen, click

PROFILES

on the grip and the

profile screen will appear.

2) Use the scroll bar to go through the list and highlight the
desired profile.

3) Press

Load

(AF button). The camera is now set according to

all the parameters stored according to the name.

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CHANGING A PROFILE NAME

You can change a profile name (except ‘Default’) at any time.

1) From the main screen, click

PROFILES

(ON.OFF button)

on the grip and the profile screen will appear.

2) Scroll through the list (front or rear scroll wheels) and
highlight the desired profile.

3) Press

Load

(AF button).

4) Click

PROFILES

(ON.OFF button) again.

5) Press

Save

(ISO/WB button) The Profile name screen is

then displayed where you can rename the profile to what
suits you (see under Image Info 4.2).

SAVE

AF

PROFILES

Tip

To quickly reset all profiles back to the original factory settings:

1. Remove battery.

2. Wait 5–10 seconds.

3. Replace the battery while keeping both the Menu and IS0/
WB buttons pressed.

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Photo: Oliv ier Valsecchi © / Has selblad Master s

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Note

As with all strobe/studio flash use, very particular attention should be taken to ensure correct connections and general handling
practice. Potential dangers might increase when cameras are also connected to electronic peripherals (computers, lighting backs,
etc) and should diminish when IR and similar wireless flash release devices are used.

Victor Hasselblad AB can accept no responsibility whatsoever for accidents that might occur or damage caused when Hasselblad
equipment is used in combination with third-party backs of any description.

Note

Do not attempt to connect a flash unit
dedicated for use with another camera
brand via the hot shoe. The flash unit
and / or camera could be damaged.

Note

Only flash units specially adapted for
use with the H5D should be connected
to the hot shoe on the camera.

Note

If using flash/strobe as the main light
source and 1/800s shutter speed,
remember to turn off the True Exposure
function (Custom Option #13 on grip).

The H5D can be used together with most flash units in man­ual mode. However, to make use of a TTL automatic function,
you must ensure the flash unit is compatible with the SCA
3002 system. Connection is either by the PC socket or by the
hot shoe (see warning note below).

The viewfinder houses an integral fill-flash with a guide
number of 12 and features OTF/TTL flash control. This back is
capable of providing enough illumination for many fill flash
functions outdoors as well as simple indoor shots at shorter
distances.

Flash output can be adjusted separately from ambient ex­posure for optimum control.

Separate flash units can be used in dedicated mode when
connected to the hot shoe if the back is compatible with the
SCA3002 (Metz) system using a Hasselblad SCA3902 adapt­er. This provides a cable free link up for information transfer.

Flash synchronisation can be set to normal or rear (the be­ginning or end of a capture).

Please see the relevant user manuals for information regard­ing separate flash units.

GENERAL

When using the A or S setting together with flash, the exposure requirements of
the camera will dominate which might produce slow shutter speeds indoors, for
example, requiring the use of a tripod. If, on the other hand, you select P or Pv in­stead, then a shutter speed of 1/60 or faster is automatically chosen by the camera
enabling you to hand hold.

When using flash close up or when using larger aperture settings, remember that
the flash unit’s output has a specific minimum duration which might still be too
great for correct exposure. Read the back’s output specifications for further infor­mation regarding any potential restrictions.

You can use the flash metering capability with external flash units of all kinds (TTL
flashes must be set to Manual mode).

Rear sync is a useful feature used either for effect or to produce a more ‘natural’
look when combining long exposures involving light trails and flash.

When using suitable dedicated backs (compatible with SCA3002), adjustments
are made automatically and governed by the settings on the camera. This applies
to whether the flash unit is set to TTL or whether it is set to its own integral meter­ing system (A).

Control of either the integral flash unit or separate SCA3002 compatible flash unit
regarding the two functions, exposure compensation and shutter sync, is via the
grip. The flash measure function can be used for flash units that are not SCA 3002
compatible or for SCA 3002 compatible backs at manual setting.

To change the balance between flash output and camera exposure requirements
to produce a variety of effects, use the exposure compensation function. For vari­ous long exposure effects use the sync function. To make flash exposure tests use
the flash measure function.

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  

INTEGRAL FLASH

The integral flash unit features the following specifications:

Guide no. 12
Coverage 56º horizontal,

44º vertical

Maximum light fall-off at side centres - 1EV (50%)
Color temperature (full flash) 5,000 – 5,600º K

To raise the flash unit into its operative position, slide the
flash-back catch backwards in the direction of the flash sym­bol. To return the flash unit into its closed position, push
down on the top of the back until it clicks back into place.
The flash unit is automatically activated when it is in the
operative position and de-activated when returned to its
stored position.

The green LED flash symbol blinks in the viewfinder when
the flash unit is charging and remains stationary when fully
charged. The flash output can also be adjusted for optimum
light balance in fill-flash situations.

  

ACCESS TO CONTROLS

1. Activate the camera and press the FLASH button once.

2. Turn the Front scroll wheel to set the amount of com­pensation required:

• from +3EV through -3EV

• press Clr to clear the setting quickly if required.

3. Turn the rear scroll wheel to set:

• normal sync (flash triggered just after the shutter

opens)

• rear sync (flash triggered just before the shutter

closes)

• flash measure (with non-TTL flash units or TTL

backs in Manual mode)

4. The grip display shows the flash mode – Normal or Rear
– in the standard display.

5. When set to Flash Measure, a specific screen requests
you to press the AE-L button in order to make a read­ing. See below for details.

Example of viewfinder display
showing Flash set to Rear sync
as well as '- 1EV' exposure com­pensation.

Note

For full coverage with the integral flash, use 80mm or longer
lenses (without a lens shade).

Note

Do not use the integral flash together when another external
TTL flash unit is connected (and used in TTL or A mode).

Using the integral flash:

1) Slide the flash-back catch backwards in the direction of
the flash symbol.

2) Press FLASH.

3) Choose between Normal or Rear sync by turning the

Rear scroll wheel and the amount of compensation (if

required) by turning the front scroll wheel.

4) Press Save. Make an exposure.

5) If the settings were incorrect to match the output of the
flash unit, the viewfinder display shows a red triangle
alongside a flashing green ‘flash’ symbol plus a warning
message - ‘Low flash’. The grip display will also show a
warning message - ‘Low flash’.

Conventional measures should then be taken to correct

the situation. (That is: move closer to the main subject,
use a larger aperture setting or use a higher ISO setting).

Red warning triangle and green LED
flash symbol to left of viewfinder LCD
display.

FLASH

SAVE

Rear scroll

wheel

Front scroll

wheel

Clr

FLASH

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  

SEPARATE FLASH UNIT CONNECTION

Separate flash units can be electrically connected either by
way of the hot shoe accessory holder (see previous warn­ings) on the top of the viewfinder or via a cord to the PC con­nection port on the left hand side of the camera body. Slave
unit switches/ transmitters can also be connected similarly
dependant on unit (see specific user manuals for details).

Keep the plastic safety cover in place in the hot shoe when
not in use.

  

FLASH MEASURE OF SEPARATE

FLASH UNIT

You can measure the effect of an attached flash unit (with PC
connected flash units and SCA3902 compatible flash units
set to M mode), where the camera acts much as a flash me­ter would. The aperture setting can be adjusted and more
trial exposures made until the information on the grip dis­play is satisfactory.

To use flash measure:

1) Press the FLASH button on the grip to access the flash
option screen.

2) Turn the Rear control wheel until Flash measure
appears.

3) Press Save (ISO/WB button) to access the flash expo-
sure screen.

4) Make preliminary required aperture setting by turning
the front control wheel.

5) Press the AE-L button. The camera will close the aper­ture, raise the mirror and fire the flash. Light reflected
from the flash lit subject will be reflected off a white spot
on the auxiliary shutter to the meter sensor.

6) Deviations from a normal exposure are displayed as
differences in EV on the grip display and the viewfinder
display. If ‘high’ or ‘low’ appears, change the aperture
accordingly and make a new test reading.

Change the aperture until Diff EV: 0 appears, or the

desired amount of deviation from the normal exposure.

Diff EV: Low signifies more than 2 EV under
Diff EV: High signifies more than 2 EV over

Lift this edge of the cover first

Tip

The ‘Low Flash’ warning can be turned off in Custom Option
#26 if preferred.

FLASH

SAVE

Rear scroll

wheel

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ACCESSORIES

Photo: Milo sz Wozaczynsk i © / Hasselblad Ma sters

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CONNECTIVITY DIAGRAM

Connectivity diagram

Optional V system lenses

Tilt/Shift

Lenses

Camera body

HVM waist-level
viewnder

HV 90x / HVD 90x viewnders

Optional viewnders

H4D Camera

All HC/HCD
lenses, including
extension tubes
and converter

CF lens adapter

HTS 1.5.
For use with HCD28,
HC35, HC50, HC80
and HC100 (including
extension tubes)

Sensor unit (included)

HV 90x-II viewnder
(included)

Accessories

GIL GPS
receiver

SCA3902 TTL Flash
Adapter

View cameras –
Flash sync shutters

Any view camera with
Hasselblad H adapter

Flash sync input cable

Host computer with

FireWire, running Phocus

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HCD 4/28mm

HCD 4.8/24mm

HC 3.5/35mm

HC 2.8/80mm HC 2.2/100mm

HC 3.2/150mm

HC 4/210mm

HC 3.5–4.5/50–110mm HCD 4.0–5.6/35–90mm

HC 3.5/50-IImm

HC 4.5/300mm

HC Macro 4/120-IImm

HC LENS RANGE

Most V system C type lenses with

optional CF lens adapter

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HVM waist level viewfinder

(3053328)

The HVM waist level viewfinder al­lows a comfortable lower viewing
angle either for effect or where eye
contact with the subject is desirable
in portrait photo graphy, for example.
Autofocus function of all lenses fully
retained. Optimized for horizontal
format shooting and not suitable for
vertical format use.

Proshade V/H 60 – 95

(3040740)

An adjustable bellows lens shade
that provides highly efficient protec­tion against stray light. Its compact,
flat folding design saves space in the
equipment case. With adapters fits all
HC lenses and virtually all V system
lenses. Also features a filter holder for
glass, gelatin, or plastic filters.

Proshade adapters

(3043415, 3043417, 3043419)

67mm, 77mm and 95mm adapters
with bayonet mount for HC lenses.
Features lock to provide positive and
secure attachment.

GIL (Global Image Locator)

(3053300)

The Hasselblad GIL (3053300 ) pro­vides automatic creation and storage
of GPS information for all H-system
digital cameras. The data is tagged
to each individual image file and can
be read directly by Phocus. The back
requires no extra external battery or
power source and works seamlessly in
the background for ease of use.

Tripod quick coupling H

(3043326)

Mounted on a tripod, this accessory
facilitates rapid attachment and
removal of the camera. The camera
is firmly held in an exact and repeat­able position. Two integrated spirit
levels make horizontal positioning of
the camera easy. The Tripod quick­coupling H fits 1/4” and 3/8” tripod
threads and has a safety catch.

Flash adapter SCA 3902

(3053393)

For connecting flashes compatible
with the SCA 3002 system to the
Hasselblad H5D.

UV-sky filters

(3053470, 3053474 and 3053478)

Absorbs UV radiation and reduces
blue haze without affecting colors.
Also protects the front lens surface.
Particularly recommended when
the camera is used in harsh condi­tions. Available in three sizes to
suit various lenses: UV-sky 67mm
(3053470), UV-sk y 77mm (3053474)
and UV-sky 95mm (3053478).

Pola filters

(3053482, 3053486 and 3053490)

Reduces non-specular reflections
and glare. Increases color saturation
in general. Can intensify a blue sky.
Available in three sizes.

Support strap with
Quickplate H

(304515 4)

Improves comfort and security with
hand-held photography. Complete
with quick plate H.

Camera strap H

(3053616 )

Extra wide camera strap with anti­slip backing.

Focusing screens

All focusing screens are of the Spher­ical Acute-Matte D type with or with­out grid and central markings for spot
(ø 7.5) and AF metering area. Grid
patterns provide aid in technical,
architectural, documentation and
other similar fields.

Available with or without masking
for the sensor format.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

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HTS 1.5

(304340 0)

The HTS 1.5 is a shift and tilt adapt­er designed for the HCD28mm,
HC35mm, HC50mm, HC80mm and the
HC100mm lenses. It not only solves
technical challenges but also provides
exciting opportbackies for creative
solutions.

CF Adapter

(3043500)

The CF adapter allows virtually all lens­es from the V-system to be used on H­system camera bodies. This automati­cally expands the potential lens range
for H cameras by more than a dozen
different focal lengths.

H 13, 26 and 52 Extension
tubes

(3053513, 3053526 and 3053542)

The Extension tubes attach between
the lens and the body to reduce the
close focusing distance for close up
photo graphy. They are available in
three sizes: 13 mm, 26 mm and 52 mm.
As the H5D has a TTL light metering
system, exposure compensation is au­tomatic.

Release cord H

(3043370)

Remote release cord with a cable
length of 0.5 m.

HVM correction lens holder

(305334 8)

Lens holder for custom made eyesight
correction (lenses available from opti­cians). To be used for optimal viewing
comfort and accuracy.

HVD 90x / HV 90x & 90x-ll
viewfinders

(3053330, 3053326, 3053334)

90 degrees reflex viewfinder, provid­ing 100% field of view even when
wearing eyeglasses. Includes built-in
fill flash and multi-mode light meter­ing system.

Converter H 1.7X

(3023717)

The Converter attaches between the
lens and the body to increase the focal
length by a factor of 1.7. This provides
a convenient way to expand your
range of lenses. The Converter H 1.7 X
features the same outstanding opti­cal and mechanical quality as all the
lenses in the Hasselblad H system. The
optical design consists of 6 elements in
4 groups.

Macro Converter H

(5023720)

The Macro Converter is designed to im­prove the close range performance of
wide angle H system lenses. Although
primarily aimed for use in conjunction
with the HC 50-II lens for optimum
performance, it can also be used with
any of the other H system wide angle
lenses.

Angle finder H

(S100A12359A00)

Angle finder for the HV 90x and the HVD
90x viewfinders. Enables vertical view­ing angle regardless of camera position.
Requires a minor modification to the
viewfinder eyepiece.

DC power grip

(3043350)

Removable H-camera grip with AC
power adapter for supplying camera
power from domestic mains supplies.

Battery Adapter

(3053310)

Supplies power to the sensor unit when
mounted on a large format camera.

Check www.hasselblad.com for further details about lens shades, endcaps, lens pouches etc or news of new accessories.

OPTIONAL HC LENS ACCESSORIES

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Multi-shot capability is available with the H5D-200MS and
H5D-50MS models. Apart from regular 1-shot captures, the
H5D-50MS also offers 4-shot captures while the H5D-200MS
offers 4- or 6-shot captures. Multi-shot captures are made of
the same scene with the sensor offset very slightly for each
shot. The resulting image shows ultimate color definition and
eliminates unwanted moiré and artefacts.

To make a multi-shot capture, you must work tethered to a
computer and have Hasselblad Phocus running. From the
capture menu simply choose 'Multi-shot' and Phocus takes
care of the operation automatically. The captures are then
saved as 3F files directly into the capture destination folder
as normal.

The technology behind the multi-shot feature is high preci­sion piezo controlled movements of the sensor. In the case
of a H5D-200MS 6-shot capture sequence, for example, four
separate shots are taken in succession in pixel sized incre­ments (one for each color, but with green captured twice for
extra sharpness), followed by two more captures moved by
half-pixel increments to fill most of the gaps. These six files are
then combined into a single, extremely high-resolution im­age. Apart from the elimination of unwanted moiré and arte­facts, captures taken in multi-shot mode will be much sharper
and contain much more detail than single-shot images. They
therefore will also stand up to much greater enlargement
later in production.

In use, it is essential to ensure that there is no movement in ei­ther the camera or the subject. Therefore the multi-shot capa­bility is only suitable for tripod/camera stand use for studio­like environments and stationary subjects such as technical
or product shots and similar under stable lighting conditions.
However, in single shot mode both the models also function
exactly as a standard model with all the specifications, fea­tures and benefits of regular H5 cameras.

Download the H5D 200MS and H5D 50MS datasheets from
www.hasselblad.com for a full description.

MULTI SHOT

This image was taken in both 1-shot and 6-shot mode to illustrate the increase in quality that the 6-shot mode produces.
The 6-shot image has finer details and completely lacks the color moiré that can appear in such very small details.

'1-shot' mode

Enlargement of artificial
flower petals taken
from this area.

'6-shot' mode

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APPENDIX

Photo: Jon Lowe nstein © / Hasselb lad Masters

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H5D-40 H5D-50 H5D-60 H5D-50MS H5D-200MS

Sensor size 40 Mpix (5478 × 7304) 50 Mpixels (6132 × 8176) 60 Mpixels (6708 × 8956) 50 Mpixels (6132 × 8176) 50 Mpixels (6132 × 8176)

Sensor dimensions 32.9 × 43.8 mm 36.7 × 49.1 mm 40.2 × 53.7 mm 36.7 × 49.1 mm 36.7 × 49.1 mm

Pixel size 6.0 μm 6.0 μm 6.0 μm 6.0 μm 6.0 μm / 3.0 μm

Image size RAW 3FR capture 50 MB

on average. TIFF 8 bit:
120 MB

RAW 3FR capture 65 MB
on average. TIFF 8 bit:
150 MB

RAW 3FR capture 80 MB
on average. TIFF 8 bit:
180 MB

RAW 3FR capture 65 MB
on average. TIFF 8 bit:
150 MB

RAW 3FR capture
75/300/1200 MB on
average. TIFF 8 bit:
150/150/600 MB

RAW le format Lossless compressed Hasselblad 3FR

JPEG 1/4 resolution print ready les with HNC

Shooting mode Single shot Single shot Single shot Single shot Single shot / Multi-Shot

Color denition 16 bit

ISO speed range ISO 100, 200, 400, 800

and 1600

ISO 50, 100, 200, 400
and 800

ISO 80, 100, 200, 400
and 800

ISO 50, 100, 200, 400
and 800

ISO 50, 100, 200, 400
and 800

Color management Hasselblad Natural Color Solution

CF storage capacity 8 GB CF card holds 150

images on average

8 GB CF card holds 120
images on average

8 GB CF card holds 100
images on average

8 GB CF card holds 120
images on average

8 GB CF card holds 120
images on average

Display 3 inch TFT type, 24 bit color, 460.320 pixels

Storage options CF card type U-DMA (e.g. SanDisk Extreme Pro) or tethered to Mac or PC

Acoustic feedback Yes

Software Phocus for Mac and Windows (included). Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® (included)

Tethered operation Supported in Phocus by Hasselblad and Hasselblad Tethered plug-in for Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom®

Platform support Macintosh: OS X 10.5 and later. Windows: XP, Vista, Windows 7 (32/64 bit)

Host connection type FireWire 800 (IEEE1394b). Thunderbolt suppor ted via optional adapters.

View camera
compatibility

Mechanical shutters controlled via ash sync.Optional Battery Adapter for stand-alone operation of sensor unit.

Customization 6 programmable buttons. Complete camera set-up can be saved to 7 custom proles.

Lenses Hasselblad H System lens line (12 lenses from 24 to 300 mm) with integral central lens shutter. All central lens shutter V system Carl

Zeiss lenses via optional CF adapter.

Shutter speed range 256 sec. to 1/800

second

128 sec. to 1/800
second

32 sec. to 1/800 second 128 sec. to 1/800

second

128 sec. to 1/800
second

Flash sync speed Flash can be used at all shutter speeds

Viewnder options •HVD 90x: 90° eye-level viewnder w. diopter adjustment (-5 to +3. 5D). Image magnication 3.1 times.

Integral ll-ash (G.No. 12 @ ISO100). Hot shoe for SCA3002-system ashes from Metz™

•HV 90x: 90° eye-level viewnder w. diopter adjustment (-4 to +2.5D). Image magnication 2.7 times.
Integral ll-ash (G.No. 12 @ ISO100). Hot shoe for SCA3002-system ashes from Metz™

•HV 90x-II: 90° eye-level viewnder w. diopter adjustment (-4 to +2.5D). Image magnication 2.7 times.
Integral ll-ash (G.No. 12 @ ISO100). Hot shoe for SCA3002-system ashes from Metz™

•HVM: Waist-level viewnder. Image magnication 3.2 times

Focusing Autofocus metering with passive central cross-type sensor. True Focus with Immediate Focus Conrm (IFC). Instant manual focus override.

Metering range EV 1 to 19 at ISO 100

Flash control Automatic TTL centre weighted system. Uses built-in ash or ashes compatible with SCA3002 (Metz™). Output can be adjusted from -3 to

+3EV. For manual ashes a built-in metering system is available

Exposure metering Metering options: Spot, Centre Weighted and CentreSpot. Metering range Spot: EV2 to 21, Centre Weighted: EV1 to 21, CentreSpot: EV1 to 21

Hardware New fast generation hardware platform implementing Hasselblad Image Processing Architecture (HIPA)

Power supply Rechargeable Li-ion batter y (7.2 VDC / 2900 mAh). Optional Battery Adapter for stand-alone operation of digital capture unit.

Film compatibility No

Operating
temperature

0 - 45 ˚C / 32 - 113 ˚F

Dimensions
(Complete camera w.
HC80 mm lens) [W×H×D]

153 × 131 × 205 mm 153 × 131 × 205 mm 153 × 131 × 205 mm 153 × 131 × 205 mm 153 × 131 × 205 mm

Weight
(Complete camera w.
HC80 mm lens)

2290 g 2290 g 2290 g 2500 g 2500 g

H5D CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS

* Victor Has selblad AB rese rves the right t o make changes w ithout noti ce to the above spec ifications.

Not applicable

*

(Please see page 4 in this manual)

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H5D

Camera Type Auto-focus, au to-exposure digital SLR camera with interchangeable viewfinders and lenses.

Construction One piece stainless s teel shell. Die-cast aluminium internal str ucture. Tripod sockets (1/4 and 3/8”) and quick

coupling tripod plate for rapid mounting.

Lenses Hasselblad HC/HCD lenses wit h built-in electronically controlled shut ter and aperture. Automatic or manual

focusing wit h instant manual focus override. All HC/HCD lense s meet the exacting requirements of digi tal photo­graphy. Lens shades can be mo unted in reverse for transpor t. V- system lenses can be used with a CF adapter.

Lens factor HC – 1.0 / HCD –1.0 (marginal crop).

Viewfinder (HV 90x-II) A 90° reflex viewfinder, providing 100% field of view even when wearing eyeglasses, and built-in multi-mode light

metering sys tem. Image magnification 3.1x. Integrated fill-in flash with guide number 12. Hot-shoe for automatic
flash (Metz SCA3002 system / adapter SCA3902). Dot matrix display with presentation of all relevant information.
Built-in diopter adjustment from -5 to + 3.5D. Interchangeable.

Focusing Automatic and manual f ocusing with electron ic focus aid in manual mode. Instant man ual focus override. Automatic

focusing usin g passive central cross typ e phase detection senso r. AF metering range EV 1 to 19 (ISO 100).

Shutter Electronically controlled lens shutter with speeds up to 1/800. Flash sync at all speeds.

Flash contro l TTL centre-weighted s ystem. Can be used with the built-in flash or a wide variety of flashes compatible with the

SCA3002 (Metz) system using adapter SCA3902. ISO range 16 to 64 00. Flash output can be adjusted (-3 to +3EV)
for fill-in purposes independent of ambient light. Synch at all shutte r speeds.

Flash measurement The H5D has a buil t-in measurement s ystem that measures flash light fr om non-TTL flashes, such as studio flash es.

Exposure metering Multi-mode exposure metering using 90° reflex viewfinder. Metering options are: Spot (diameter 7.5 mm),

Centre Weighted, and CentreSpot. Metering r ange at f/2.8 and ISO100: Spot: EV2 to 21, Centre-weighted: EV1 to 21,
CentreSpot: EV1 to 21.

Auto bracketing Brac keting using pre determined number of captures (2, 3, 5, 7 or 9) in 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV step difference intervals.

Interval timer Number of captures from 2 to ‘no limit ’ and interval from 1 second to 1 hour.

ISO range ISO range: 50 – 800 / 80 – 800 / 100 – 1600, depending on model.

Displays The camer a features two dot-matrix di splays that provide clear and easy-to -understand infor mation to the user. One is

located on the gr ip and the other in the 90° view finder. The sensor unit has a high contra st 3 inch TFT type display.

Focusing screen Bright Spheric al Acute-Matte type D with sensor format markings. Grid marked t ype also available as option.

Compatibility All H System lenses and accessories except film magazines. V s ystem C type lenses with optional CF lens adapter.

Accessory connection Pr ovided with two M5 threads and an electric al connector for accessories.

Customization A large numb er of the H5D’s functions can be customized by the user to suit specific s tyles or situations throug h the

built-in menu system.

User inter face Both basic and advanced f unctions are set using but tons and scroll wheels in conjunc tion with the grip display and

viewfinder display. Sensor unit menu visible and controllab le from back’s display. Some functions and settings
controllable through Phocus on a tethered computer.

Rechargeable battery grip Li-ion 2900 m Ah output.

External dimensions Complete camera w ith HC 80mm lens: 153 x 131 x 205 mm [W x H x L] (153 x 131 x 209 mm - H5D 50MS).

Weigh t Camera body with HC 80mm lens, Li -Ion battery and CF card: 2330g (60), 2290g (40, 50).

All models

All H5D camera models share a good number of features, as listed here.

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DEFAULT SETTINGS DEFAULT PROFILE

Exp.mode
LM mode
Exp. adjust
Focus mode
Drive mode
Flash sync
Flash adjust

Delay
Sequence
Mirror mode

Frames
Sequence
EV diff

Frames
Interval

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34

A (Aperture priority)
Centre weighted
0
AF-S
S
Normal (beginning of exp.)
0

10 s ec
Mirror up / Delay
Mirror goes down

3
Normal - over - under
0,5 EV

3
0 min 30 sec

Display Off 30 sec
EV increment 1/2 step (0.5 EV)
Exp adjust increment 1/3 step (0.3 EV)
True Focus button function True Focus
AE-Lock button function AE-lock
Stop Down button function Stop down
M.UP button function Mirror up
Control wheel direction CW
Flash ready exposure lock Yes
Magazine exposure lock Yes
Lens exposure lock Yes
Out of range exposure lock No
True exposure On
Spot mode Normal
Focus aid in MF Half press
AF assist light Ext. Flash
Rear wheel quick adjust Yes
Control lock All controls
Beeper On
Show histogram Yes
Interval & Self timer Exit
AE-lock & Quick adjust Exp. reset
Show EV Yes
Show ISO Yes
Bracket param. in Manual Shutter speed
Aperture control in Manual Front wheel
Low flash warning On
Interval timer initial delay None
Aperture indicator Normal
Extra mirror-delay 50ms
True Focus in AF-S Off
Always return mirror No
AE lock at half press Off
Hide B/ T mode Off

Quality RAW
Language English
Sound vol High
Key click On
Exp. warning On
Display Contrast 5
Display Brightness 5
P1 Info screen
P2 Focus conf
Display off 30 sec
Sleep 5 min
Power off 30 min
Image orientation Auto
Show Preview After exposure
Tethered power From host

GENERAL

SELf TIMER

BRACKETING

INTERVAL TIMER

CUSTOM OPTIONS

SENSOR UNIT

99

TRUE EXPOSURE

CHANGING UNKNOWN LANGUAGE ON SENSOR UNIT

Light level at
image plane

T

fully open

T

stopped d own = T fully open

(using True Exposure)

T

stopped d own > T fully open

(without True Exposure)

Time

Maximum aperture
Stoppe d down one sto p with True Ex posure mo de ON
Stoppe d down one sto p with True Ex posure mo de OFF

True Exposure is an HC/HCD lens function that allows the
shutter speed to remain un-affected when stopping down.
This effect is perhaps not so commonly understood as it is
restricted specifically to integral lens shutters as opposed to
focal plane shutters.

When a lens is stopped down, the effective shutter speed
becomes longer, consequently affecting the set exposure.
At slow shutter speeds the effect is minimal but at faster
speeds, e.g. 1/500s, the effect becomes clearly visible. As
Hasselblad knows exactly how the shutters behave in HC
lenses, automatic compensatory measures in speed setting
adjustments are therefore employed.

As compensation can only be put into effect where speeds
can be adjusted, this prevents the possibility of adjusting
the fastest speed of 1/800s. To counter this, compensatory
adjustments are therefore made to the aperture instead to
retain the set exposure.

However, this compensation is not always required and
when using flash/strobe as the main light source it is actually
undesirable because compensation will result in underex­posure. Therefore, when using flash/strobe as the main light
source, you should set True Exposure to OFF in Custom
Options #13 on grip.

You can download a fuller explanation of this situation from
www. hasselblad.com.

SENSOR UNIT MENU > SETTINGS > USER INTERFACE > LANGUAGE

If the sensor unit has been set to a language you don’t understand (on a rented camera, for example), you can navigate to
your preferred language by following the actions and appearance in the illustrations here.

Navigator Display

Zoom

Menu

1. Press MENU

1

.

2. Navigate to Settings

2

(the fifth menu entry from

the top) (use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator).

3. Navigate to User Interface

3

(the first menu entry)

(use the Front scroll wheel or the Navigator).

4. Navigate to Language

4

(the first menu entry) (use

the Front scroll wheel or the Navigator).

5. Press the True Focus ( ) or AE-L ( ) buttons – (or
the ZOOM button)

5

– to step through options until

you see your preferred language.

6. Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT (MENU
button).

Navigate to
fifth menu
entry from
the top

Navigate to
first menu
entry from
the top

Press MENU
button

Navigate to
first menu
entry from
the top

Choose new
language
with zoom
button

1

5

2

4

3

100

AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE  P & PV MODE

LIGHT METERING METHOD SENSITIVITY DISTRIBUTION

RECOMMENDED CF CARDS FOR H5D

P Mode

8

Shutterspeed

1000

500

250

125

60

30

15

8

42

1s

2s

4s

8s

16s

32s64s

2.0

2.8

4.0

5.6

11

16

22

32

45

64

90

1.4

Aperture

1

0-1-2-3-4-5 23456 7891011EV

12

23

22

21

20

19

18

17

16

15

14

13

210

80

35

150

120

50

50-110 @ 50

50-110 @ 110

8

1000

500

250

125

60

30

15

8

42

1s

2s

4s

8s

16s

32s64s

2.0

2.8

4.0

5.6

11

16

22

32

45

64

90

1.4

1

0-1-2-3-4-5 23456 7891011EV

12

23

22

21

20

19

18

17

16

15

14

13

210

80

35

150

120

50

50-110 @ 50

50-110 @ 110

Shutter speed

Aperture

Pv Mode

Shutter speed

Aperture

Please ensure you format all
previously unused cards in
the sensor unit before use.

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.

Card type Size GB Marked speed

Lexar Professional Compact Flash 8 800x

Lexar Professional Compact Flash 16 1000x

SanDisk Extreme Compact Flash 8 60 MB/s

SanDisk Extreme Compact Flash 16 90 MB/s

UDMA 6 SanDisk 32 90 MB/s

UDMA 6 SanDisk 64 90 MB/s

UDMA 7 SanDisk 128 100 MB/s