Hasselblad H6D User Manual

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User Guide

Version 1.7 180108

Content

1 Introduction 8

1.1 New in this version 1.7 9

1.2 System Requirements 9

1.3 General Technical Specications 10

1.4 H6D-50c 11

Technical Specications 11

1.5 H6D-100c 12

Technical Specications 12

2 Safety 13

2.1 Warnings 14

2.2 Cautions 14

2.3 Disposal 15

2.4 FCC 16

2.5 ISED 16

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3 Overview 17

3.1 The H6D Interaction Displays 18

3.2 Main Camera Parts 19

3.3 Parts, Components, Buttons and Controls 20

3.4 Grip Buttons and Controls 23

3.5 Camera Body Buttons and Controls 24

3.6 Sensor Unit 25

3.7 Viewnder 26

3.8 Lenses 27

3.9 Display Information 28

3.10 Sensor Unit Display and Controls 29

3.11 Grip Display 30

3.12 Viewnder Display 31

Viewnder Display Example 31

3.13 Re-assignable Grip Buttons Options 33

3.14 Shortcuts 34

3.15 Phocus Overview 35

3.16 Battery and Battery Grip 36

3.17 Battery Charger 37

Charge the Battery 37

Rechargeable Battery Grip Specication 38

Battery Life and Battery Warning 39

3.18 Temperature Warning 39

3.19 Power & Timeout Modes 40

3.20 Remove and Attach the Viewnder 41

3.21 Eyepiece Adjustment 42

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3.22 Rubber Eye Cup 42

3.23 Accessory Connection 43

3.24 PC Flash Connector 43

3.25 Protective Baseplate 44

Remove the Protective Baseplate 44

Attach the Protective Baseplate 44

3.26 Memory Cards 45

To Insert a Memory Card 46

To Remove a Memory Card 47

Formatting Memory Cards 48

Format Button 48

Format Memory Cards via Sensor Unit 48

3.27 Carrying Strap 49

3.28 Remove the Carrying Strap 50

3.29 Change Lens 51

Attach a Lens 51

Remove a Lens 51

4 To Prepare 52

4.1 Delivery Check 53

4.2 Set Date and Time 54

4.3 Set Language 55

4.4 Connect to a Computer 56

4.5 Camera Interval Settings Example 57

4.6 Set Brightness of the Display 58

4.7 Set Drive Mode 59

5 To Use 60

5.1 Navigating the Menus 61

Overview of Menus and Settings on Sensor Unit 61

Touch Screen Navigation 61

Button Navigation 61

5.2 The Main Menu 62

Add Favourite Functions to MAIN MENU Screen 62

Remove Favourites FROM the MAIN MENU Screen 62

Display Control Screen 63

Control Screen Description 64

5.3 Camera Settings Menu 68

5.4 Camera Exposure Settings 69

Increment Step Size Settings 70

Exposure Compensation / Quick Adjust 71

Flash Adjustment 71

ISO and White Balance 72

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Light Metering Settings 73

Shutter Function Settings 74

Manual Exposure Mode 75

Automatic Exposure Mode 76

Automatic Exposure - P and PV Mode 77

AE-L Button 78

Light Metering Mode 79

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5.5 True Exposure explained 80

White Balance Settings - Presets and Manual 81

Flash Settings 82

Flash and Strobe Settings 83

Integral Flash 84

Separate Flash Unit Connection 85

Flash Measure of Separate Flash Unit 86

Exposure Lock 87

AE-L / Quick Adjust 88

Mirror Settings 89

5.6 Camera Image Settings 90

5.7 Camera Quality Settings 92

5.8 Camera Focus Settings 93

Focusing Distance Calculation 94

Stop Down / Depth-of-Field Preview 94

Infrared Focus Setting 95

Focus Assist 96

Manual Focus 97

Manual Override in Autofocus Mode 97

Auto / Manual Focus Setting 97

Autofocus 98

Autofocus Check in Manual Mode 98

Single Shot Focus 99

Continuous Focus 99

5.9 Camera True Focus 100

True Focus and Absolute Position Lock 101

True Focus and Camera Handling 102

Focus Checking 102

5.10 Camera True Focus Methods 103

Activated By True Focus Button 103

Activated By Shutter Release 104

5.11 Camera Self Timer 105

5.12 Camera Interval Settings 106

5.13 Camera Bracketing Settings 107

Bracketing Function 107

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5.14 Camera Live View Settings 108

Live View 109

Zooming in Live View 110

Focus in Live View 110

Focus in Live View using Focus Peaking 111

Live View with HDMI External Screen 112

Live View with HTS 1.5x Tilt/Shift Adapter 113

5.15 Camera Custom Buttons 114

5.16 Camera Conguration Settings 115

5.17 Camera Body Settings 116

5.18 Video Settings Menu QUALITY 117

Video Quality Settings 117

5.19 Video Settings Menu Live View 118

Live View Settings 118

5.20 Video Recording 119

5.21 General Settings Menu 120

General Settings Wi-Fi 121

5.22 General Settings Display 122

5.23 General Settings Storage 123

Format CFast and SD cards 124

Format Button 124

Format Memory Cards via Sensor Unit 124

Image and Video Destination 125

5.24 General Settings Date and Time 126

5.25 General Settings Power and Timeouts 127

Set Display Off Mode 128

Power Off 128

Power from USB 128

5.26 General Settings Spirit Level 129

Calibrate Spirit Level 130

5.27 General Settings HTS 131

5.28 General Settings Language 132

5.29 General Settings Service 133

5.30 General Settings Check for Update 134

Update H6D Firmware Procedure 134

5.31 General Settings About 135

5.32 Grip Display Navigation 136

Buttons and Controls on Grip Display 136

To Adjust Shutter and Aperture on Grip 137

Grip Display Navigation 138

5.33 Viewnder Display Navigation 141

Typical Viewnder Display 141

Viewnder Display Navigation Overview 142

Viewnder Display Examples 143

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5.34 Remove / Attach Viewnder 146

Remove the Viewnder 146

Attach the Viewnder 146

Adjust the Eyepiece 147

Change Focusing Screen 148

5.35 Preview, Histogram and Browsing 149

Preview Modes 149

Standard Preview 150

9 View Mode 150

Histogram Types 151

Histogram Mode 151

Luminance Histogram Mode 151

Separate Histogram RBG Mode 151

Capture Details Mode 151

Histogram Mode - Exposure 152

Browsing 153

Zoom in and out 154

Select Card to Browse 155

Create New Folder 156

5.36 Phocus 157

Features in Phocus 157

Phocus Mobile 157

Phocus and Hasselblad Capture Files 158

5.37 Lenses 159

Remove the Lens 159

Attach the Lens 160

Remove the Lens Cap 161

Attach the Lens Cap 161

Remove the Lens Shade 162

Attach the Lens Shade 162

Filters 163

To Set Focus Distance 164

5.38 Battery 165

Charge the Battery 165

Check the Battery Status 166

5.39 Protective Baseplate 167

Remove the Protective Baseplate 167

Attach the Protective Baseplate 167

5.40 Store the Camera 168

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6 View Camera Connectivity 169

6.1 View camera operation 170

Power Solution 170

Flash Sync Mode 171

Pinhole Mode 172

Video 173

7 Accessories 174

7.1 Accessories Connectivity Diagram 175

7.2 HC Lens Range 176

7.3 Optional HC Lens Accessories 177

HTS 1.5 177

H 13, 26 and 52 Extension tubes 177

Converter H 1.7X 177

Macro Converter H 177

7.4 Optional Accessories 178

CF Lens Adapter 178

HVM waist level viewnder 178

Pro shade V/H 60 – 95 178

Pro shade adapters 178

Tripod quick coupling H 178

Flash adapter SCA 3902 179

UV-sky lters 179

Pola lters 179

Support strap with Quick plate H 179

Camera strap H 179

Focusing screens 179

Release cord H 180

HVM correction lens holder 180

HVD 90x / HV 90x & 90x-II viewnders 180

Angle nder H 180

7.5 HM 16-32 Film Magazine 181

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8 Troubleshooting 189

8.1 Error Messages 191

8.2 Change Language on Sensor Unit from Unknown Language 192

8.3 Clean the Lens Glass 193

Remove Dust 193

Remove Smear 193

8.4 Clean the Sensor Unit Filter 194

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1 INTRODUCTION

Introduction

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1.1 NEW IN THIS VERSION 1.7

New features described in this manual, requires rmware version 1.20.0 or later.

● Crop Modes added to Live View and the

RAW le.

See page 90.

● Backup option added in Storage menu.

See page 125.

● Order of Overlays in Live View changed.

See page 109.

● New Camera Menu item: “Image”.

See page 90.

● Image Orientation setting moved to the

new Image Menu. See page 91.

● Support for additional Cards.

See page 45.

1.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Storage and editing of RAW images requires certain minimum computer capabilities. Large images require a reasonably high performance computer with sufcient memory, advanced graphics capabilities, and a recent operating system.

It is recommended that the computer has a USB 3 connector, which allows you to load images more quickly from the camera.

A USB CFast or SD card reader must be used for image transfer from the CFast and SD cards.

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1.3 GENERAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Camera Type Medium Format Digital SLR camera with Auto-focus, Auto-exposure, interchangeable Viewnders and Lenses.

Construction

Display 3 inch TFT type, 24 bit colour, 920K pixels; Touch functionality: Yes, full support

Live View On camera, host and iOS device with high frame rate

Wi-Fi

Lenses

Viewnder

Focusing

Shutter

Flash Control

Exposure Metering

Auto Bracketing Bracketing using predetermined 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.

Displays

Focusing Screen Bright Spherical Acute-Matte type D with sensor format markings. Grid marked type also available as option.

Customization

User Interface

Power supply

One piece stainless steel shell. Die-cast aluminium internal structure. Tripod sockets (1/4 and 3/8”) and quick coupling tripod plate for rapid mounting.

802.11 a, ac, b, g, n (a and ac are depending on region).

Hasselblad HC/HCD lenses with built-in electronically controlled shutter and aperture. Automatic or manual focusing with instant manual focus override. All HC/HCD lenses meet the exacting requirements of digital photography. Lens shades can be mounted in reverse for transport.

A 90° reex viewnder, providing 100% eld of view even when wearing eyeglasses, and built-in multi-mode light metering system. Image magnication 3.1x for H6D-50c and 2.7x for H6D-100c. Integrated ll-in ash with guide number 12. Hot-shoe for automatic ash (Metz SCA3002 system / adapter SCA3902). Dot matrix display with presentation of all relevant information. Built in dioptre adjustment from -5 to + 3.5D. Interchangeable.

Automatic and manual focusing with electronic focus aid in manual mode. Instant manual focus override. Automatic focusing using passive central cross type phase detection sensor. AF metering range EV 1 to 19 (ISO 100).

Electronically controlled lens shutter with speeds up to 1/2000 (H6D only. 1/1000 with other H System Cameras). Flash sync at all speeds.

TTL centre-weighted system. Can be used with the built-in ash or a wide variety of ashes compatible with the SCA3002 (Metz) system using adapter SCA3902. ISO range 16 to 6400. Flash output can be adjusted (-3 to +3EV) for ll-in purposes independent of ambient light. Synch at all shutter speeds.

Multi-mode exposure metering using 90° reex viewnder. Metering options are: Spot (diameter 7.5 mm), Centre Weighted, and Centre Spot. Metering range at f/2.8 and ISO100: Spot: EV2 to 21, Centre-weighted: EV1 to 21, Centre Spot: EV1 to 21.

The camera features two dot-matrix displays that provide clear and easy-to-understand information to the user. One is located on the grip and the other in the 90° viewnder. The sensor unit has a high resolution full touch 3 inch TFT display.

A large number of the H6D’s functions can be customized by the user to suit specic styles or situations through the built-in menu system.

Full touch user interface, including swipe, scroll and pinch/spread to zoom. Camera grip with buttons and control wheels. Many camera functions and settings can be controlled from a tethered computer or iPhone/iPad over Wi-Fi.

Rechargeable Li-ion battery (7.2 VDC/3200 mAh); Socket for external power. A USB Host can partly supply power. Camera battery is required.

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1.4 H6D-50C

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Sensor Type CMOS, 50 mega pixels (8272 × 6200 pixels, 5.3 × 5.3 µm)

Sensor Dimensions 43.8 × 32.9mm

Image Size Stills: RAW 3FR capture 108MB on average. TIFF 8 bit: 154MB; Video: HD (1920 x 1080p), Hasselblad RAW 2,7k

File Format

Shooting Mode Single shot stills, Video

Colour Denition 16 bit; Dynamic range approx. 14 stops

ISO Speed Range ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400

Storage Options CFast card, SD card (UHS-I) or tethered to Mac or PC

Colour Management Hasselblad Natural Colour Solution, HNCS

Storage Capacity 16GB card holds 140 images on average

Histogram Feedback Yes, on Sensor Unit Display

IR Filter Mounted in front of sensor

Software Phocus for Mac and Windows

Platform Support Macintosh: mac OS version 10.9 or later; PC: XP/Vista/Windows 7 (64 bit)/ 8 / 10 or later.

Host Connection Type USB 3.0 (5 Gbit/s) Type-C connector, Mini HDMI, Audio In/Out

Additional Connections Mini HDMI, Audio In/Out, Flash sync In/Out, Power In

View camera compatibility Yes, Mechanical shutters controlled via ash sync.

Film compatibility Yes

Shutter Speed Range 60 minutes to 1/2000 sec (depending on lens type used)

Flash Sync Speed Flash can be used at all shutter speeds

Viewnder Options

Focusing

Flash Control

Exposure Metering

Operating Temperature -10 - 45 ˚C / 14 - 113 ˚F

Dimensions Complete camera w/ HC80 lens: 153 x 131 x 205mm [W x H x D]

Weight 2105g (Complete camera w/ HC80 lens, Li-Ion battery and card)

Stills: Hasselblad 3FR, 1/4 size JPEG. Video: H.264 Compressed (25 fps), Hasselblad RAW (25 fps)

HVD 90x: 90° eye-level viewnder w. dioptre adjustment (-5 to +3.5D). Image magnication 3.1x. Integral ll-ash (GN. 12 @ ISO100). Hot shoe for SCA3002-system ashes from Metz™ HVM: Waist-level viewnder. Image magnication 3.2x

Autofocus metering with passive central cross-type sensor. Ultra focus digital feedback. Instant manual focus override. Metering range EV 1 to 19 at ISO 100

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

Spot, Centre Weighted and Centre Spot Metering range Spot: EV2 to 21, Centre Weighted: EV1 to 21, Centre Spot: EV1 to 21

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1.5 H6D-100C

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Sensor Type CMOS, 100 mega pixels (11600 × 8700 pixels, 4.6 × 4.6 µm)

Sensor Dimensions 53.4 × 40.0mm

Image Size Stills: RAW 3FR capture 210MB on average. TIFF 8 bit: 289MB; Video: HD (1920 x 1080p), UHD (3840 x 2160p)

File Format

Shooting Mode Single shot stills, Video

Colour Denition 16 bit; Dynamic range approx. 15 stops

ISO Speed Range ISO: 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800

Storage Options CFast card, SD card (UHS-I) or tethered to Mac or PC

Colour Management Hasselblad Natural Colour Solution, HNCS

Storage Capacity 16GB card holds 72 images on average

Histogram Feedback Yes, on Sensor Unit Display

IR Filter Mounted in front of sensor

Software Phocus for Mac and Windows

Platform Support Macintosh: mac OS version 10.9 or later; PC: XP/Vista/Windows 7 (64 bit)/ 8 / 10 or later.

Host Connection Type USB 3.0 (5 Gbit/s) Type-C connector, Mini HDMI, Audio In/Out

Additional Connections Mini HDMI, Audio In/Out, Flash sync In/Out, Power In

View camera compatibility Yes, Mechanical shutters controlled via ash sync.

Film compatibility Yes

Shutter Speed Range 60 minutes to 1/2000 sec (depending on lens type used)

Flash Sync Speed Flash can be used at all shutter speeds

Viewnder Options

Focusing

Flash Control

Exposure Metering

Operating Temperature -10 - 45 ˚C / 14 - 113 ˚F

Dimensions Complete camera w/ HC80 lens: 153 x 131 x 205mm [W x H x D]

Weight 2105g (Complete camera w/ HC80 lens, Li-Ion battery and card)

Stills: Hasselblad 3FR, JPEG (12.5 MPixel) Video: Hasselblad RAW (UHD, 25 fps), H.264 Compressed (HD, 25 fps)

HV 90x II: 90° eye-level viewnder w. dioptre adjustment (-4 to +2.5D). Image magnication 2.7x. Integral ll-ash (GN. 12 @ ISO100). Hot shoe for SCA3002-system ashes from Metz™ HVM: Waist-level viewnder. Image magnication 3.2x

Autofocus metering with passive central cross-type sensor. Ultra focus digital feedback. Instant manual focus override. Metering range EV 1 to 19 at ISO 100

Spot, Centre Weighted and Centre Spot Metering range Spot: EV2 to 21, Centre Weighted: EV1 to 21, Centre Spot: EV1 to 21

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2 SAFETY

Safety

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2.1 WARNINGS

Warning!

Do not place cables between camera and computer so that there is a risk for people to trip and fall. This can cause personal injury and/or damage to the equipment.

Warning!

If you use spare battery packs, make sure to use protective caps on the contacts. The contacts can short-circuit and catch re if not protected. This can cause personal injury and/or damage to the equipment.

Warning!

Do not expose batteries (battery pack and batteries installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or similar. If exposed, the batteries can catch re. This can cause personal injury, damage to the equipment and the surrounding environment.

Warning!

Be careful when working with strobe and ash units. This will prevent personal injury and/or damage to the equipment.

and humid condition from dry and cold condition. Wait until the equipment has acclimatized to the new temperature before you remove the equipment from bag. This will help prevent damage to the equipment.

Caution!

Avoid frequent and high temperature changes. This can cause damage to the equipment.

Caution!

Keep camera and equipment away from moisture. If your camera becomes wet, disconnect from electric power and let camera dry before further use. This will help prevent damage to the equipment.

Caution!

Store the equipment in a dry environment. This will help prevent damage to the equipment.

Caution!

Be careful when you attach/detach the components to/from the camera. This will help prevent damage to the data bus connections.

2.2 CAUTIONS

Caution!

Be careful when you use the camera. The camera is a precision instrument. This will help prevent damage to the camera.

Caution!

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

Caution!

Do not use batteries other than specied. This can cause damage to the batteries.

Caution!

Use protective covers as much as possible. The protective covers will help prevent damage to the equipment.

Caution!

Use a protective case or camera bag when you transport the equipment. This will help prevent damage to the equipment.

Caution!

Protect the equipment from oil fumes, steam, humid conditions and dust. This will help prevent damage to the equipment.

Caution!

Seal all equipment in a plastic bag or similar if you enter damp

Caution!

Use the grip or strap when you lift and handle to camera. This will help prevent damage to the camera.

Caution!

Do not insert ngers into the camera body. This can cause damage to the equipment.

Caution!

Do not touch the glass surface with your ngers. This can cause damage to the equipment.

Caution!

Do not touch the CMOS/Sensor with your ngers. This can cause damage to the equipment.

Caution!

When you remove the sensor unit, keep foreign objects away from the camera opening. The camera opening is very sensitive. This will help prevent damage to the equipment.

Caution!

When you remove the sensor unit, make sure to be careful with the CMOS sensor protective lter. The CMOS sensor protective lter is very sensitive. This will help prevent damage to the equipment.

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Safety

Caution!

Keep all equipment out of reach of small children. This will prevent damage to the equipment.

Caution!

When cleaning the camera, remove the batteries. This will prevent damage to the camera.

Caution!

If you leave the camera unused for a long period, remove the batteries. This will prevent damage to the equipment.

Caution!

Do not open the sensor unit. This can cause damage to the sensor unit.

Caution!

Do not try to remove the glass IR lter from the front of the CMOS (due to dust or similar). This can cause damage to the equipment. Always contact your local Hasselblad Authorized Service Centre.

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Caution!

If you use canned compressed air to clean the glass of IR lter, read the instructions very carefully before use. This will help prevent damage to the lter.

2.3 DISPOSAL

This product must be put in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal.

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2.4 FCC

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The highest SAR value as reported to the authorities for the H6D-50c and H6D-100c when tested for use by the Body is 0.024W/kg against a limit of

1.6W/kg.

2.5 ISED

RSS-Gen Information for the Certication of Radio Apparatus This device complies with ISED licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause interference, and this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Cet appareil est conforme au(x) standard(s) RSS exempt(s) de licence de ISED. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes:

Cet appareil ne doit pas occasionner d’interférence. Cet appareil doit supporter toutes les interférences, y compris celles qui pourraient provoquer un mauvais fonctionnement de cet appareil.

RSS-102 RF Exposure Compliance of Radiocommunication

Apparatus.

The H6D-50c / H6D-100c has been designed to comply with safety requirements for exposure to radio waves. SAR testing has been performed in accordance with RSS-102, with the H6D-50c / H6D-100c transmitting at its highest certied power level in all used frequency bands. The highest SAR value for the H6D-50c / H6D-100c when tested was 0.024W/kg against a limit of 1.6W/kg. Please follow the instructions included in the user guide for product installation and use.

Le H6D-50c / H6D-100c a été conçu pour se conformer aux exigences de sécurité en matière d’exposition aux ondes radio. Des tests SAR ont été effectués conformément à la RSS102 avec le H6D-50c / H6D-100c transmettant à son plus haut niveau de puissance certié dans toutes les bandes de fréquences utilisées. La valeur SAR la plus élevée pour la H6D-50c / H6D-100c lors des tests était de 0,024 W / Kg contre une limite de 1.6W/Kg. Merci de suivre les instructions fournies dans le mode d’emploi pour l’installation et l’utilisation du produit.

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3 OVERVIEW

Overview

3.1 THE H6D INTERACTION DISPLAYS

VIEWFINDER DISPLAY

SENSOR UNIT DISPLAY

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GRIP DISPLAY

FRONT SCROLL WHEEL

REAR SCROLL WHEEL

Sensor Unit Display This display is touch sensitive and you can use it in the same way you navigate on a smart phone. Swipe, select, pinch and spread to zoom for example. You can also navigate by using the 5 soft buttons under the display and scroll wheels on the Camera Grip.

Grip Display and Viewnder Display

Press the WB, AF, ISO, Menu, Play or Prole buttons near the Grip display. The + / - and EXP buttons on the side of the Viewnder are part of the Grip interaction. Change settings by scrolling the Front Scroll Wheel or the Rear Scroll Wheel. Press the same button again to Exit and Save.

Sensor Unit Display Grip Display

Viewnder Display

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3.2 MAIN CAMERA PARTS

USER GUIDE

VIEWFINDER

GRIP WITH BATTERY

SENSOR UNIT

CAMERA BODY

LENS

LENS HOOD

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3.3 PARTS, COMPONENTS, BUTTONS AND CONTROLS

1 Focus assist illuminator

2 Mirror Up button

3 Remote release port

4 Stop Down button

5 Battery grip

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All parts listed in this Chapter, are described in detail in other specic sections.

1 True Focus button

2 Card Format button

3 AE-L button

4 Camera strap holder

5 Grip lever release button

6 Battery grip locking lever

1 Speaker

2 Product number

3 Sensor unit

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1 Integral ash

2 Hot shoe

3 Integral ash release

4 PC connect port

5 Lens release button

6 Accessory port cover

7 Camera strap lug

8 Sensor unit

release button

1 Exposure mode / metering

mode button

2 Exposure compensation button

3 Eyesight adjustment wheel

4 CFast and SD card slot cover

5 Camera strap lug

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1 Shutter release button

2 Front scroll wheel

3 White balance and lock button

4 AF button

5 ISO button

6 MENU and Video button

7 Play / Browse button

8 ON / OFF button

9 Hand strap lug

10 Rear scroll wheel

1 Menu button - activates main menu.

If the main menu is already active, the Control Screen is shown.

2 Soft button - function depends on

screen information.

3 Select button 4 Soft button - function depends on

screen information.

5 Browse button - starts display and

shows the last image. The user can review images, browse and zoom.

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3.4 GRIP BUTTONS AND CONTROLS

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Note!

Some of the buttons have multiple functions according to the settings made.

1 Shutter Release Button

This button has two positions. Press halfway (or softly) to activate the camera, auto focus function and exposure meter. Press all the way down (or more rmly) to release the shutter. The chosen exposure procedure and the self timer are also activated with this button.

2 Front Scroll Wheel

The front scroll wheel is used to make changes in exposure settings, to provide access to the grip menu for settings, to navigate the sensor unit’s menu as well as acting as browse control.

3 WB / Lock Button

A short press on this button displays the WB preset selection menu on the grip display. A long press will activate Button Lock which will disable the following buttons for unintentional activation: Camera Body: True Focus, Format, AE-L, rear Scroll Wheel, WB, AF, ISO/Drive Mode, Menu/Video Mode, Browse/ Backlight, M-UP/Self Timer, Stop Down.

Viewnder: Exp adjust and EXP.

4 AF Button

Press this button to directly access the autofocus/manual focus selection screen from the main screen. See the Lenses section for full details.

5 ISO / Drive Mode Button

The ISO button has two functions. It provides direct access to the ISO settings (see Light Metering & Exposure Control for full details). A long press on the ISO button toggles Drive Mode between Single and Continuous.

6 Menu / Video Button

Press this button to activate the Sensor Unit Display. A long press activates Video Recording Mode. A long press again returns to Camera Mode.

7 Browse Mode / Grip Display Illumination Button

One click enters Browse mode. Click again to exit Browse mode. In Browse mode the front wheel is used to change image and the rear to change overlay (Preview Mode). A long press illuminates the grip display. Remains active until the camera enters Display Off mode.

8 ON / OFF Button

Press the button for 1 second to activate the camera. The H6D 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 turns the camera off completely (even from Display Off mode).

9 Rear Scroll Wheel

The rear scroll wheel is used to make changes in exposure settings, to provide access to the grip menu for settings, to navigate the sensor unit’s menu as well as acting as browse control.

Note!

For the soft buttons 3 to 8 there is a difference between a short click and a long press. A long press is at least one second. Soft button 4 does not have any long press function.

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3.5 CAMERA BODY BUTTONS AND CONTROLS

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1 True Focus Button

As default setting, this button activates True Focus (see separate section for description), but it also acts as a Zoom in button when browsing or as selector button when making a setting change on the sensor unit, according to mode. The button can be programmed to have other functions.

2 CFast and SD Card Format Button

This button displays the Format Dialogue on the Sensor Unit Display. It is recessed to prevent unintentional use.

3 AE-L Button

As default setting, this button activates AE-L that locks a light reading made in both automatic and manual exposure modes. It also acts as a Zoom out button when browsing or as Exit button when making a setting change on the sensor unit, according to mode. This button can be programmed to have other functions. See Light Metering and Exposure Control/AE-L button for full details.

4 M.UP Button

This button has a toggle function. Press to raise the mirror and press again to lower it. A quick double press of the button (two within a half second) will access the Self timer function. This button can be programmed to have other functions.

5 Remote Release Cord Port

Port to attach a remote release cord (electrical). The socket is protected by a captive rubber plug.

6 STOP DOWN Button

Press to make a visual check of the depth-of-eld on the viewnder screen at the chosen aperture. The aperture will close according to the setting and remain closed as long as the pressure is maintained. You can alter the aperture at the same time to see the changes taking place. This button can be programmed to have other functions.

Note!

Some buttons can be reassigned to other functions. There are three control buttons on the rear of the grip.

Note!

Customizable buttons True Focus, AE-L, M.UP and STOP DOWN, are very useful and can save you a great deal of time and effort. See separate sections for full details.

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3.6 SENSOR UNIT

1 MENU / (EXIT) Button

This button displays the Main Menu.

2 Soft Button

This button is “delete image” in browse mode. Can also be soft button depending on screen information.

3 Select Button

In Browse Mode this button is used to zoom out to 9 View mode. In Live View it zooms in to 50/100% (depending on setting)

4 Soft Button

Function depends on screen information.

5 Browse Button

Starts the display and shows the last image. The user can review images, browse and zoom. Preview images and zoom in to view close-ups of previews for focus checking. Zoom out to view several at once and nally to view and select folders and media.

6 CMOS and IR Filter

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

7 Data Bus Connectors

Connectors for digital communication with the camera body.

8 Retaining Bar

Main support for the sensor unit.

9 Storage Media Cover CFast or SD cards.

10 Connections Cover Cover for External Connections.

11 Audio Out Connector for external 3.5 mm Stereo Audio output Plug.

12 Flash Sync Input

Connector for 2.5 mm Flash Sync input plug.

13 Audio In Connector for Audio Microphone 3.5 mm Stereo input plug.

14 Flash Sync Output

Connector for 3.5 mm Flash Sync output plug.

15 External Power In

Connector for External Power input plug.

16 HDMI

Connector for Mini HDMI output plug.

17 USB 3 Tethering Plug Connector behind protective door for USB 3 plug.

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6 7

9 10

4 5

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3.7 VIEWFINDER

3 4 5

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1 Hot Shoe

Connection for automatic ash unit (with SCA 3902 adapter) or for wireless ash trigger.

2 Rubber Eye Cup

Can be exchanged for another model.

3 Eyesight Adjustment Wheel

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

4 Exposure and Flash Compensation Button

Press the button to access the EV compensation screen. Flash settings are made with the front scroll

wheel. Exposure settings are made with the rear wheel. The EV correction values are shown on the grip. In the viewnder display, a plus or minus symbol is shown, if the value differs from zero.

5 Exposure Mode / Metering Mode

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

6 Integral Flash Unit

Manually opened with ash unit release button.

7 Integral Flash Unit Release Button

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

8 Viewnder Release Button

Press towards the front of the camera and lift the viewnder upwards. Mount protection lid.

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3.8 LENSES

USER GUIDE

1 Lens Shade Index

2 Manual Focus Ring

3 Focusing Distance Scales

4 Depth of Field Scales

5 Lens Index

You can download technical data sheets from the Hasselblad website, www.hasselblad.com.

You can download a lens booklet that contains a round up of the available lenses and some general information.

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3.9 DISPLAY INFORMATION

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Viewnder

Metering method Aperture setting Shutter speed Exposure method Capture counter Exposure compensation Focus assist Warning triangle Flash warning Spirit level ISO WB Focus Mode

Grip LCD

Metering method Aperture setting Shutter speed Exposure method Capture counter ISO White Balance Flash indication Focus Mode Drive EV Battery status Histogram (optional) Memory Card Status

Phocus/Phocus Mobile

Metering method Aperture setting Shutter speed Exposure method ISO White Balance Flash indication Focus Drive EV

USB 3

Wi-Fi

Rear LCD

White Balance Focus Mode ISO Battery Status Aperture Shutter Speed EV Value Exposure adjustment Exposure Mode Light Metering Mode Drive mode

Remaining Captures Storage Medium Status

Depending on mode, the LCD can also show other info, such as: Preview images, Histogram, Live View and Spirit Level

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3.10 SENSOR UNIT DISPLAY AND CONTROLS

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 together with the touch display are used to navigate the main menu and change settings.

The touch display can show all saved captures on CFast or SD cards. You can Browse and Zoom the Captures for detailed inspection.

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

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Buttons and Scroll Wheels

In Browse mode, the Scroll Wheels, True Focus and AE-L buttons are used for navigation.

Activate Browse mode by pressing on the right button below the Sensor Unit Display or on the Browse button on the Grip.

Control Screen

The Control Screen is interactive. From any screen you can swipe down to display the Control Screen. Select any of the settings by tapping and change the value in the dialogue that appears. Aperture setting, shutter speed, focus setting, drive mode, exposure mode, ISO, exposure edjustment and white balance can be changed on the Control Screen. EV value, battery status, storage media status and remaining capture counter are for information only and cannot be changed

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3.11 GRIP DISPLAY

GRIP DISPLAY EXAMPLE

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White balance settings

(Daylight)

Aperture setting

(f/5.6)

Exposure Value (EV) display

(Displays EV, 13)

Exposure mode indication

(Aperture priority)

Light metering mode

(Spot)

Drive mode

(Continuous)

GRIP DISPLAY EXAMPLE WHEN CHANGING SETTINGS

Focus mode (Single)

ISO setting (ISO 200)

Shutter speed setting (1/250s)

Card - SD (S) or CFast (C). Displays SD card as primary storage.

Remaining captures

Battery status

Exposure Mode change:

1 Click the “EXP” button on the Viewnder.

2 From the top row with available exposure modes, use the front

wheel to select exposure mode. Here “Pv” is selected.

3 From the bottom row with available light metering modes, select by

turning the rear wheel.

4 Accept the selection with a half-press on the shutter relase button

Note!

Scroll wheel description and direction

Arrowheads symbolize which scroll wheel should be used to change setting.

Left and right arrow = Front Scroll Wheel. Up and down arrow = Rear Scroll Wheel.

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3.12 VIEWFINDER DISPLAY

VIEWFINDER DISPLAY EXAMPLE

Viewnder Display User Interface

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Flash LED

Warning triangle LED Shutter speed setting

Note!

The LED’s will only be visible when activated by the camera or a setting.

Exposure method indication (Manual mode)

Exposure compensation setting (+1.3 EV)

Aperture setting (f/3.2)

(1/20 seconds)

Exposure compensation setting symbol

95 frames remaining

Metering method setting (Spot)

Focus Assist LED

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VIEWFINDER DISPLAY ACCORDING TO SETTING

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ISO (ISO 400)

AF mode (AF-S)

Exposure compensation mode

Exposure and metering mode examples

M = Manual A = Aperture priority S = Shutter priority P = Program Pv = Program (variable)

Center Weighted Centre Spot Spot

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3.13 RE-ASSIGNABLE GRIP BUTTONS OPTIONS

USER GUIDE

These four grip buttons are by default assigned according to name but can be reassigned (in Main Menu > Camera Settings > Custom Buttons to various other functions listed here.

Control Screen

Activates the Control Screen on the rear display.

Start Live View

Starts Live View on the rear screen.

AE-L

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

AF Drive

Activates AF Drive.

Mirror Up

Locks Mirror Up for minimal vibration.

True Focus

Activates True Focus function.

1 True Focus

2 AE-L

3 M.UP

4 STOP DOWN

Browse Card (Not with True Focus and AE-L Buttons)

Activates Browse Mode.

Delete Image (Not with True Focus and AE-L Buttons)

Delete current image.

Stop Down

Activates stop down function for depth of eld checking.

Expose

Provides alternative to shutter release button.

Light Meter Mode Cycle

Selects next light metering mode.

Show Histogram

Shows the latest histogram on the grip display.

Spirit Level

Activates the Spirit Level function on the rear display and viewnder display.

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).

Interval

Activates interval function start screen.

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.

Mark Overexposure On/Off (Not with True Focus and AE-L

Buttons)

Enables or disables visual overexposure warning.

Flash Measure

Makes a Flash Measure exposure.

B-Mode

Activates B-mode.

T-Mode

Activates T-Mode.

None

No function.

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3.14 SHORTCUTS

1 Menu button

Setting option access. Press MENU button on the Sensor Unit.

2 Browse button

Starts image browse mode.

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MAIN MENU

Wi-Fi

Live View Display Storage

Exposure Focus Self Timer

3 Shutter release button

Camera activation. Re-activates camera from Display Off mode. After making any changes, press EXIT (Menu button) or shutter release button to save the new setting.

A half-press exits all menus and returns to shooting mode.

4 Front scroll wheel

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

5 Menu button Toggles the Grip Menu Mode On and Off. When in Menu Mode the wheel is used to navigate the menus of the Sensor Unit. When not in Menu Mode the wheel controls the Aperture and Shutter speed. A long press on this button toggles the camera between video and camera mode.

6 ON / OFF button Camera activation ON and OFF. Re-activates camera from Display Off mode.

7 Rear Scroll wheel Menu navigator. Functions as a vertical navigator on sensor unit menu while in menu mode. When not in Menu Mode the wheel controls the Aperture or Shutter speed.

8 True Focus button

Camera activation. Re-activates camera from Display Off mode. Automatically acts as Zoom-in button when in Browse mode. Automatically acts as value selector on sensor unit menu when in Menu mode.

9 CFast and SD Card format button

Formats the current inserted CFast or SD card (requires conrmation).

11 Mirror Up button

10 AE-L button

Camera activation. Re-activates camera from Display Off mode.

Re-activates camera from Display Off mode. Zoom-out button. Automatically acts as zoom-in button when in Browse mode.

12 Stop Down button

Re-activates camera from Display Off mode.

Automatically a value selector when in Menu mode.

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3.15 PHOCUS OVERVIEW

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Phocus

Phocus is the Capture Processing and File Management application aimed primarily at Hasselblad 3F le handling. Phocus is available for both Mac and Windows.

Professional Image Quality

Phocus combines Hasselblad Natural Colour Solution (HNCS) with Digital Auto Correction (DAC) to provide high digital image quality in the images you create. With Phocus, the moiré effect that can occur on even extremely high resolution images is effectively removed automatically and directly on the raw data, leaving the image quality intact and saves time in post production work. Tethered shooting is efcient with Phocus Remote camera controls providing a number of remote functions. For example remote focusing, live view, aperture and exposure time controls.

Phocus Mobile

Phocus Mobile is available for iPhone®, iPad® and iPod Touch®. It enables you to connect wireless to a computer running Phocus and to remotely browse your high-resolution RAW, JPEG and TIFF images. This provides a 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 difcult to access position.

Phocus Mobile is available for free download in the Apple App Store. www.apple.com.

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3.16 BATTERY AND BATTERY GRIP

Rechargeable battery grip

The environmentally approved Battery grip Li-ion (3043357) is the standard power source for the H6D camera. The H6D requires a power supply for all actions as there is no mechanical reserve facility. 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.

Remove a battery

1 Remove the battery from the camera by pressing the battery

holder button (A) and simultaneously swinging the battery holder retaining lever (B) down until it stops.

2 Pull the battery downwards (C).

Attach a battery

1 To t, hold the battery at against the camera body and align

the two upper lugs with the slot. 2 Slide the battery back into position. 3 Rotate the battery holder retaining lever (B) back until it

clicks into place.

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Store a battery

If you intend to store the battery separate from the camera, ensure the safety cover is mounted over the electric connections on the battery to prevent short circuits. It snaps into place and is removed by pulling outwards and upwards on the locking clip.

Connect battery to charger

1 Connect the charger plug to the plug connector on the inside

of the battery (D). 2 Connect the charger to the wall socket.

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3.17 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 sockets will require a domestic socket converter.

Attach the chosen plug by sliding it into position. Removal is by the reverse procedure.

Note!

The Battery charger BCH-2 (3053572) is designed for use with Battery grip Li-ion 3200 (3043357) but can also be used together with the Battery grip rechargeable 7.2V Li-Ion 2900 (3043356) intended for H5D use.

USER GUIDE

CHARGE THE BATTERY

1 With the battery removed from the camera, insert the jack

plug from the battery charger into the socket on the battery

grip (1). 2 Insert the battery charger into a standard (100–240V~

/50–60 Hz) domestic socket.

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

Steady Green light: Standby (no battery connected).

Steady Yellow light: Charging.

Steady Green light: Ready.

NOTE!

It can take about 6 hours to charge the battery completely up to 100% the rst time.

See next page for more details and precautions.

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RECHARGEABLE BATTERY GRIP SPECIFICATION

LI-ION/ Battery Charger 3053572 BCH-2

– Precautions and General

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

The battery must be charged at room temperature.

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

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

Connect the battery grip to the camera correctly.

Keep the protective cover in place when not in use. (Short circuiting across keys in a pocket, for example, could cause a re risk).

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.

Do not immerse the battery grip in liquids.

Do not incinerate the battery grip.

Please recycle or discard in an environmentally approved manner.

Use indoors only (protect against moisture).

Do not short circuit the jack plug.

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

Note!

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

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 temperatures. 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.

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BATTERY LIFE AND BATTERY WARNING

USER GUIDE

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 viewnder as well as on the sensor unit display. In addition, an audible signal sounds. When the battery is almost completely exhausted, a warning message “Replace battery” will appear on the grip display. The Battery will be exhausted faster if you use Live View and Video Recording often.

3.18 TEMPERATURE WARNING

If you take several captures within a short period of time, the processor in the Camera will produce more heat. This, particularly in combination with high ambient temperature, can result in noise in the image les. To prevent this, the sensor unit displays a warning icon when the temperature rises. At 60 °C a warning dialogue appears notifying that the sensor unit is temporarily shutting down to allow the unit to cool. The Sensor Unit will be warm quickly if you use Live View and Video Recording often.

Quick visual check

Low battery warning

Exhausted battery warning

High temperature warning

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3.19 POWER & TIMEOUT MODES

MAIN MENU > GENERAL SETTINGS > POWER & TIMEOUT

The H6D Camera can be set to automatically turn off the Sensor Unit Display after a set amount of seconds to save battery.

USER GUIDE

GENERAL SETTINGS: POWER & TIMEOUTS

Change Display Off or Power Off settings

1 Press the General Settings icon on the Sensor unit display. 2 The General Settings Menu appears. 3 Press the Power and Timeouts icon. 4 Tap the timeout value to change.

Swipe right or press Menu / EXIT button to get back to Main Menu.

Power and Timeouts Menu

Display Off

Select Display Off Settings.

- 3 seconds.

- 5 seconds.

- 10 seconds.

- 20 seconds.

- 30 seconds.

- 60 seconds.

- Never.

Display Off:

Power Off:

Power from USB:

10 sec

10 min

Power Off

Select Display Power Off Settings.

- 5 minutes.

- 10 minutes.

- 30 minutes.

- Never.

Power from USB

Select on or off. Allows the camera to take power from a USB host device.

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3.20 REMOVE AND ATTACH THE VIEWFINDER

How to remove the Viewnder

1 Hold the viewnder steady. 2 Press the viewnder release button (A). 3 Lift the rear of the viewnder up and away from the camera

body (B).

How to attach the Viewnder

1 Hold the viewnder at a slight angle and rest it on the top of

the camera. 2 Slide the viewnder forward until the front locating pin is

in position in the recess in the front edge of the viewnder

screen aperture on camera body. 3 Press the rear part of the viewnder rmly downwards until it

clicks into place. 4 Ensure that both sides of the viewnder are seated correctly

and that it has been rmly attached and locked into position.

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Warning!

Failure to do so could cause an intermittent malfunction if the data bus interface connections between the viewnder and camera body are not positively secured.

Note!

Do not lift or hold the camera by the viewnder alone.

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3.21 EYEPIECE ADJUSTMENT

No corrective lenses are needed to adjust the eyepiece to suit most requirements. The dioptre range is from -5 to +3.5D. Eyeglass wearers can rapidly and accurately change the settings if they wish to wear eyeglasses for viewing or not.

1 Hold the camera in your left hand. 2 Point the camera at the sky or a similar smoothly toned

area. 3 Turn the adjustment wheel (A) until the markings on the

Viewnder screen are as sharp as possible for your eyesight.

Note!

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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3.22 RUBBER EYE CUP

Two rubber eye cups are available for the H6D. The one supplied with the camera is suitable for users who do not intend to use eyeglasses when photographing.

The second shorter eye cup is for those who either prefer to position their eye further from the viewnder and those who wish to wear eyeglasses.

The eye cups can be changed at a Hasselblad Authorized Service Centre.

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3.23 ACCESSORY CONNECTION

There are two accessory retaining screw threads (M5) as well as a databus connector on the left hand side of the camera body, protected beneath a cover (A).

USER GUIDE

How to remove the Databus Connector cover

1 Remove the cover by rst lifting the left hand edge (A) a

little. 2 Slide the cover to the left (B). 3 Lift the front edge of the cover rst (A). 4 Remove the cover. 5 Attach the Databus cable.

3.24 PC FLASH CONNECTOR

A PC connector for non TTL ash synchronisation (3) is located on the left side of the body. It is protected by a captive rubber plug.

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3.25 PROTECTIVE BASEPLATE

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REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE BASEPLATE

1 To remove the Protective Base Plate (A), lift the securing

catch (B) while pushing the plate towards the lens.

ATTACH THE PROTECTIVE BASEPLATE

1 To attach the Protective Base Plate (A) again, slide it over

the camera foot until it stops and the securing catch (B)

snaps into place.

A B

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3.26 MEMORY CARDS

There are two types of memory cards that can be used with the H6D camera.

1 CFast card. 2 SD card (UHS-I).

When using a CFast card or SD card, the H6D is completely self contained. No additional wires or connectors needs to be attached.

The recommended type is UDMA/type 4 /60MBs (400x) or better.

The H6D is shipped with an 16 GB SDXC SD card, which is capable of holding approximately 75 − 150 captures (according to model).

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Note!

All cards should be formatted in the camera before rst use!

Memory Card Status on Grip Display

CFast card

C Inserted, non active.

C< Inser ted, active.

C[0] Full.

C! Card Error.

No Symbol No Card inserted.

SD card

S Inserted, non active.

S< Inser ted, active.

S[0] Full.

S! Card Error.

Lock Symbol Card Write Protected.

No Symbol No Card inserted.

Grip Display View

Control Screen on Sensor Unit Display

Currently Approved Cards

CFast Card

San Disk Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 Lexar Professional 3400x CFast 2.0 Wise CFAST 2.0 Green Wise CFAST 2.0 Blue*

*Only newer blue cards with a letter “H” in the top right of the card sticker are supported.

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SanDisk Extreme PRO 95MB/s (SDHC-I) SanDisk Extreme PRO 300MB/s (SDHC UHS-II) Lexar Professional 2000x (SDXC UHS-II) Delkin SD1900X

(UHS-II cards at UHS-I speed, 80 MB/s)

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TO INSERT A MEMORY CARD

Insert CFast card

1 Open the CFast card cover (A) on the sensor unit by inserting

a thumb in the recess and then sliding the slot cover

backwards. Behind the cover, you will see a slot for the CFast

card (B) and a slot for the smaller SD card (C). 2 Hold the CFast card so that the connector holes face into

the slot and you can read the brand label when you are

behind the camera. 3 Gently press the CFast card into the slot. If you encounter

resistance, it might be because you are holding the card

backwards or upside down. If the card can be easily inserted

nearly all the way into the back, then you are inserting it

correctly. 4 Press the card another couple of millimetres rmly into

place. 5 Close the slot cover (A) and slide it forward to lock it.

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Insert SD card

1 When the card slot cover door is opened, mount the SD card

in the SD card slot (C). 2 Close the slot cover and slide it forward to lock it.

B C

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TO REMOVE A MEMORY CARD

Remove CFast card

1 Open the memory card slot cover on the sensor unit (A). 2 Press the CFast card (B) a little way in and then release it. 3 The card is then pushed out a few millimeters. 4 Grab the card and pull it away from the sensor unit. 5 Close the slot cover door.

Remove SD card

1 Open the memory card slot cover on the sensor unit (A). 2 Press the SD card a little way in and then release it. The SD

card will then move out from the SD card slot (C). 3 Grab the card and pull it away from the sensor unit. 4 Close the slot cover door.

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Note!

Do not remove a CFast or SD card from the Sensor Unit if the ready-light (D) is blinking! The ready-light (D) is displayed in the lower right corner on the Sensor Unit display.

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

B C

MAIN MENU

Live View

Wi-Fi Display

Focus

Exposure

Storage

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FORMATTING MEMORY CARDS

MAIN MENU > GENERAL SETTINGS > STORAGE

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 both CFast cards and SD cards in the sensor unit for H6D use.

There are two ways to format cards. Use either the format button on the grip (quickest), or the sensor unit menu.

FORMAT BUTTON

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Press the Format button (A) on the camera grip. It is purposely recessed to avoid unintentional use, so use a ballpoint pen or similar. It is also possible to click the button with a hard press with the tip of your thumb. A pop up is displayed on the sensor unit for conrmation.

FORMAT MEMORY CARDS VIA SENSOR UNIT

MAIN MENU > GENERAL SETTINGS > STORAGE

1 Press MENU. 2 Navigate to General Settings. 3 Choose Storage. 4 Navigate to Format Card. 5 Navigate to Format CFast or Format SD. 6 Conrm by pressing Format (Display button).

Note!

Only UDMA/type 4/60MBs (or 400x) cards or better are recommended for H6D use.

Note!

All CFast and SD memory cards should be formatted in the sensor unit before using them the rst time.

Note!

You can add a Favourite function on the Main Menu if you often use formatting.

Format CFast?

All content will be erased!

Exit

Storage Menu

GENERAL SETTINGS: STORAGE

Format Card

Format CFast

Format SD

Destination

Primary Image Slot:

Secondary Slot Usage:

FORMAT

Format

CFast

None

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3.27 CARRYING STRAP

Carrying strap

1 Withdraw the safety collar, to free the hook. 2 Attach the hook to the strap lug. 3 Slide back the safety collar to ensure the hook

remains in the locked position between the

small protruding lugs.

The collar is purposely a tight t to avoid unintentionally slipping back and therefore might need some effort to slide.

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3.28 REMOVE THE CARRYING STRAP

1 Withdraw the safety collar. 2 Detach the freed hook from the strap lug.

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3.29 CHANGE LENS

ATTACH A LENS

1 Push the lens removal button (A) and remove protection

cover lid (B) from the camera body. 2 Rotate the lens so that the red mark on the lens (C) lines up

with the red mark (D) on the camera body. 3 Mount the lens into the camera body (E) and turn the lens

clockwise to lock its position. 4 Make sure the lens is locked to the camera body before

using or moving the camera.

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REMOVE A LENS

1 Hold the lens with one hand and hold the camera body (E)

still. 2 Push the lens removal button (A). 3 Rotate the lens counter clockwise. 4 Push the lens away from the camera body. 5 Attach the protection cover lid (B) on the camera body

directly. 6 Attach a lens protection lid on the detached lens to prevent

damage. 7 Store the lens with both lens protection lids on and the lens

hood (F) inverted over the lens instead of in front of the lens.

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To Prepare

4.1 DELIVERY CHECK

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VIEWFINDER

GRIP WITH BATTERY

Delivery Check

1 Unpack all items. 2 Make sure that all the items listed on the

attached package information are supplied. 3 Inspect all the items for damage. 4 If any items are missing or damaged, write

down the product number of that item. If not,

proceed to step 6. 5 Contact your Hasselblad dealer or distributor

and tell them the product number of the item

missing or damaged. 6 Keep the purchase details and the warranty in

a safe place.

LENS HOOD

LENS

In the package

USB stick with User Guide and Phocus software.

Viewnder. Grip with battery. Sensor unit. Sensor unit protection lid.

Camera body. Camera body protection lid.

Lens (if included in purchase). Lens hood. Lens protection lid x2.

Battery. Battery electric socket protection lid. Battery charger plus connectors and cable.

SENSOR UNIT

CAMERA BODY

1 SD card included.

USB 3 cable.

Carrying strap.

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4.2 SET DATE AND TIME

MAIN MENU > GENERAL SETTINGS > DATE & TIME

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Main Menu

MAIN MENU

Live View

Wi-Fi Display

Exposure

Set Date and Time

1 Press the General Settings icon on

the Sensor Unit Display. 2 The General Settings Menu

appears. 3 Press the Date & Time icon. 4 Select Date or Time. 5 Set Date and Time to desired

settings.

Focus

Storage

General

Settings icon

General Settings Menu

GENERAL SETTINGS

Wi-Fi

Display

Storage

Date & Time

Power & Timeouts

Spirit Level

HTS

Language

Service

About

Date and Time Menu

GENERAL SETTINGS: DATE & TIME

Date:

2017 - 06- 20

Time:

13 : 01

Swipe right or press Menu / EXIT button to get back to Main Menu.

Date and Time Menu Settings

Date

Set Date by changing year, month

and day using the pop up menus.

Time

Set Time by changing hour and

minute using the pop up menus.

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4.3 SET LANGUAGE

MAIN MENU > GENERAL SETTINGS > LANGUAGE

USER GUIDE

Main Menu

MAIN MENU

Live View

Wi-Fi Display

Exposure

Language Menu Settings

Available Languages:

English

Español

Français

Deutsch

Italian

Chinese

Russian

Japanese

Korean

Swedish

Focus

Settings icon

Storage

General

General Settings Menu

GENERAL SETTINGS

Wi-Fi

Display

Storage

Date & Time

Power & Timeouts

Spirit Level

HTS

Language

Service

About

Language Menu

GENERAL SETTINGS: LANGUAGE

Language: English

How to change Language

1 Press MENU button on the Sensor Unit

Display.

2 Navigate to General Settings. 3 Navigate to Language. 4 Select Language. 5 Close the pop up Menu by a click outside

the pop up.

Note!

If the sensor unit has been set to a language you do not understand (a rented camera, for example), see Chapter Troubleshooting on page 192 for a solution.

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4.4 CONNECT TO A COMPUTER

1 Connect a USB 3 cable to the USB port on the computer. 2 Connect the USB 3 cable to the USB port on the camera.

Note!

When connected to a computer, the following applies:

● The destination medium and location are controlled from

Phocus.

● Exposure settings, including ISO, aperture and exposure

time, can be controlled from Phocus or from the camera. In addition extra tools such as Live Video, remote focus control are available. See Phocus User Manual for full description.

Note!

The buttons on the Sensor Unit have no functions when the Camera is connected to a computer.

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

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4.5 CAMERA INTERVAL SETTINGS EXAMPLE

USER GUIDE

Main Menu

MAIN MENU

Live View

Wi-Fi Display

Exposure

Camera

Settings icon

MAIN MENU > CAMERA SETTINGS > INTERVAL

1 Press the Camera icon on the Sensor

Unit Display. 2 The Camera Settings Menu appears. 3 Select the Interval Settings Menu.

Focus

Storage

Camera Settings Menu

CAMERA SETTINGS

Exposure

Image

Quality

Focus

Self Timer

Interval

Bracketing

Live View

Custom Buttons

Conguration

Interval Settings Menu

CAMERA SETTINGS: INTERVAL

Active:

Time:

0m 30s

Frames:

Initial Delay:

When Finished:

None

Exit

Swipe right or press Menu / EXIT button to get back to Main Menu.

Interval Settings Menu

Active

On or Off.

Time

Select time between exposures in

minutes and seconds.

Frames

Select number of Frames.

Initial Delay

Select initial Delay.

When Finished

Settings for Action When Finished.

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4.6 SET BRIGHTNESS OF THE DISPLAY

MAIN MENU > GENERAL SETTINGS > DISPLAY

USER GUIDE

Main Menu

MAIN MENU

Live View

Wi-Fi Display

Exposure

Set Display Brightness

1 Press the Settings icon on the Sensor

Unit Display. 2 The General Settings Menu appears. 3 Select Display.

Focus

Storage

General

Settings icon

General Settings Menu

GENERAL SETTINGS

Wi-Fi

Display

Storage

Date & Time

Power & Timeouts

Spirit Level

HTS

Language

Service

About

Display Menu

GENERAL SETTINGS: DISPLAY

Brightness:

Show Preview:

Mark Overexposure:

Swipe right or press Menu / EXIT button to get back to Main Menu.

Display Menu Settings

Brightness

Slide Left or Right to change

Brightness.

Show Preview

Select On or Off. On displays a

preview of the capture after every

exposure.

Mark Overexposure

Highlights overexposed areas in the

preview images.

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4.7 SET DRIVE MODE

There are two drive modes, Single Drive Mode and Continuous Drive Mode.

A Long press on ISO button (A) toggles between Single Drive Mode and Continuous Drive Mode. It can also be set from the Control Screen.

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Single Drive Mode

In Single Drive Mode, a capture is made when the shutter release button is pressed.

To make the next capture, you must rst release the shutter release button and then press the shutter release button again.

Continuous Drive Mode

In Continuous Drive Mode, the camera automatically captures images. The Camera is ready for the next capture in a Continuous Drive Mode as long as you keep the shutter release button pressed down.

Note!

The speed is dependent on the time it takes to save the capture according to equipment.

Note!

Drive Mode can also be changed from the Control Screen on the rear display.

Single drive

Continuous drive

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5.1 NAVIGATING THE MENUS

OVERVIEW OF MENUS AND SETTINGS ON SENSOR UNIT

The Sensor Unit Menu can be controlled directly on the touch sensitive screen by pressing the menus and icons. You can scroll up, down and from left to right. You can also navigate the on screen menus by using the buttons and scroll wheels.

TOUCH SCREEN NAVIGATION

The following gestures can be used to navigate and control the camera:

Action Function

Swipe right Move back / Move image right. Swipe left Move image left. Only in Browse mode. Swipe down Scroll / Display Control Screen. Swipe up Scroll / Hide Control Screen.

Tap / press Select action / button / setting.

Double tap Zoom in to 50% or 100%. Double tap again to Zoom out to full View.

Swipe right

CAMERA SETTINGS

Exposure

Focus

Self Timer

Interval

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Swipe left

Function Action

Select Tap / Press with one nger. Display Control Screen Swipe down from the top of the screen. Hide Control Screen Swipe up. Move back Swipe right.

Zoom in Spread (move two ngers apart). Zoom out Pinch (move two ngers together).

BUTTON NAVIGATION

By using the buttons on the sensor unit and the scroll wheels on the grip you can navigate through the various levels in the menu.

Button Screen function 1 MENU button Back to Main Menu 2 Soft button Up 3 Select button Select 4 Soft button Down 5 Browse button Go to image browse

Swipe down

Wi-Fi

Exposure Focus Self Timer

1 2 3

Swipe up

MAIN MENU

Live View Display Storage

Storage

MAIN MENU

Wi-Fi

Live View Display Storage

Exposure Focus Self Timer

4 5

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5.2 THE MAIN MENU

The Main Menu consists of two areas:

One bottom row with the three Main Menu items:

1 Camera Settings. 2 Video Settings. 3 General Settings.

The area above (4) shows the Favourite Settings Shortcuts. You can add Shortcuts to access your most used functions directly from the Main Menu for better workow. Shortcuts can also be deleted and replaced by other Favourite Settings.

ADD FAVOURITE FUNCTIONS TO MAIN MENU SCREEN

1 Add a favourite function by selecting the + icon (A) on the

Main Menu.

2 Select any of the function in the pop up menu (B). In this

case Quality is selected.

Main Menu

MAIN MENU

Wi-Fi Display

Exposure

Add Favourite

Live View

Focus

MAIN MENU

Live View

Wi-Fi Display

Exposure

Focus

Storage

1 1 2 3

Storage

REMOVE FAVOURITES FROM THE MAIN MENU SCREEN

1 To remove a function from the Main Menu, press and hold

the selected functions icon until an encircled x (C) appears.

2 Press the x within an orange circle (C) to remove the Quality

Function.

Add Favourite pop up Menu

Remove Favourite

MAIN MENU

Live View

Wi-Fi Display

Storage

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DISPLAY CONTROL SCREEN

1 From any screen you can swipe down to display the Control

Screen. Swipe down by starting on the upper part of the Sensor Unit Display near the top edge.

2 The Control Screen displays the current Settings of the

camera.The Control Screen is interactive, select any of the settings to make a quick adjustment.

3 Swipe Up to hide the Control Screen and display the Main

Menu.

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1 Swipe down 2 Control Screen

MAIN MENU

Wi-Fi

Live View Display Storage

Exposure Focus Self Timer

3 Swipe up 4 Main Menu

4 The Main Menu appears.

See following pages for possible settings.

MAIN MENU

Wi-Fi

Live View Display Storage

Exposure Focus Self Timer

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CONTROL SCREEN DESCRIPTION

The Control screen is a quick way to adjust settings. Tap / Select the desired function and change the setting directly in the Control Screen.

Locked Values on the Control Screen

P and Pv Mode

When you select P or Pv, the Aperture (5.6) and Shutter (125) are automatic and displayed in grey colour that indicates that you cannot change these settings.

Control Screen

P Mode

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A Mode

For Aperture priority (A) you can change the Aperture value and the Shutter value will be automatic and displayed in grey.

S Mode

For Shutter priority (S) you can change the Shutter value and the Aperture value will be automatic and displayed in grey.

Control Screen

A Mode

Control Screen

S Mode

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Settings on the Control Screen

White Balance

- Cloudy.

- Shade.

- Daylight.

- Tungsten.

- Fluorescent.

- Flash.

- Manual.

Focus Mode

- MF Manual Focus.

- AF-S Single Focus.

- AF-C Continuous Focus.

- AF-T True Focus.

ISO

- Select ISO value.

Aperture

- Select Aperture value.

White Balance

AF Focus

ISO

WHITE BALANCE

Cloudy

Tungsten

Fluorescent

Manual

FOCUS MODE

Manual Focus

Continuous Focus

Shade

Daylight

Flash

Single Focus

True Focus

This section continues on the next page.

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Settings on the Control Screen

Shutter Speed

- Select Shutter Speed value.

Exposure Adjust

- Adjust Flash Exposure by sliding right (+) or left (-).

- Adjust Exposure by sliding right (+) or left (-).

Note!

Double tap the +/- or ash icon to reset value to zero.

Shutter Speed

Exposure Adjust

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Exposure Mode

- M Manual.

- A Aperture Priority.

- S Shutter Priority.

- P Program.

- Pv Program Variable.

- V Video

Metering Mode

- Centre Weighted.

- Spot.

- Centre Spot.

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Exposure Mode

Metering Mode

EXPOSURE ADJUST

EXPOSURE MODE

Manual

Aperture Shutter

Program VideoProgram

Variable

METER METHOD

Centre Weighted

Centre Spot

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Settings on the Control Screen

Drive Mode

- Single Drive Mode.

- Continuous Drive Mode.

Remaining Captures

- Displays the number of remaining Captures.

Memory Card

- S for SD Card.

- C for CFast Card.

Drive Mode

DRIVE MODE

Single Contiuous

Remaining Captures

37 down to the right indicates 37 remaining captures on the CFast Card.

Memory Card

S - SD Card.

C - CFast Card.

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5.3 CAMERA SETTINGS MENU

USER GUIDE

Main Menu

MAIN MENU

Wi-Fi

Exposure

Camera icon

MAIN MENU > CAMERA SETTINGS

1 Press the Camera icon on the Sensor

Unit display.

2 The Camera Settings Menu appears.

Swipe right or press MENU button to get back to Main Menu.

Live View Storage

Focus

Display

Camera Settings Menu

CAMERA SETTINGS

Exposure

Image

Quality

Focus

Self Timer

Interval

Bracketing

Live View

Custom Buttons

Conguration

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5.4 CAMERA EXPOSURE SETTINGS

USER GUIDE

MAIN MENU > CAMERA SETTINGS > EXPOSURE

1 Press the Camera icon on the Sensor

Unit display. 2 The Camera Settings Menu appears. 3 Press the Exposure Settings Menu.

Swipe right or press MENU button to get back to Main Menu.

Camera Settings Menu Exposure Settings Menu

CAMERA SETTINGS

Exposure

CAMERA SETTINGS: EXPOSURE

Increment Step Size

Exposure:

1/2

Image

Quality

Focus

Self Timer

Interval

Bracketing

Live View

Exposure Adjust:

Light Metering

Spot Mode:

Shutter Function

True Exposure:

Flash

Low Flash Warning:

Sync:

1/3 step

Normal

Custom Buttons

Conguration

Exposure Lock

Flash Ready:

Camera Body

Lens:

step

Out of Range:

AE-L / Quick Adjust

Reset After Exposure:

Mirror

Extra Mirror Delay:

Always Return Mirror:

None

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INCREMENT STEP SIZE SETTINGS

USER GUIDE

MAIN MENU > CAMERA SETTINGS > EXPOSURE > INCREMENT STEP SIZE

1 Press the Camera icon on the Sensor Unit display. 2 The Camera Settings Menu appears. 3 Press the Exposure Settings Menu. 4 Select Increment Step Size.

Swipe right or press MENU button to get back to Main Menu.

Exposure Increment Step Size Settings

Select the Increment Step Size setting.

Exposure

1 1/2 1/3

Exposure Adjust

1 1/2 1/3

Exposure Settings Menu

CAMERA SETTINGS: EXPOSURE

Increment Step Size

Exposure:

Exposure Adjust:

1/2

1/3 step

Light Metering

Spot Mode:

Normal

Shutter Function

True Exposure:

Flash

Low Flash Warning:

Sync:

Normal

Exposure Lock

Flash Ready:

Lens:

Out of Range:

step

AE-L / Quick Adjust

Reset After Exposure:

Mirror

Extra Mirror Delay:

Always Return Mirror:

None

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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, 1/2 or 1 EV increments and is visible above the scale in the viewnder and as a ± symbol on the grip display.

Exposure adjustment can be divided into two separate parts:

1 Fixed Adjustment.

Press the +/- button on the viewnder (A). Turn the rear scroll wheel (B) to select the chosen amount of compensation.

2 Quick Adjustment.

In any of the automatic exposure modes (A, S, P or Pv) rotate the rear scroll wheel to add a Quick Adjustment. In the Exposure Menu you can control if this adjustment shall be used for just the next exposure or for all following exposures.

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The combined amount of xed and Quick Adjust is displayed in the viewnder as both an EV gure complete with a minus or plus prex and as a marker above a minus to plus scale.

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

FLASH ADJUSTMENT

1 Activate the camera and press the +/ - button on the

Viewnder.

2 Turn the Front Scroll Wheel (A) to set the amount of

compensation required from +3 EV through -3 EV.

Viewnder Display View

Exposure compensation EV -1.3

Grip Display View

Flash Exposure

Camera Exposure

Viewnder Display View

Exposure compensation EV -1.3

Flash Exposure Camera Exposure

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ISO AND WHITE BALANCE

ISO and White Balance are set either via the Grip, the Sensor Unit Display, or using Phocus, when tethered.

● On the grip, the WB (B) and ISO button (C) provides

immediate access to ISO and White Balance settings. The front scroll wheel (A) and rear scroll wheel (D) are used to make the desired changes. These appears on the grip display, the sensor unit display and in the viewnder.

● For the Sensor Unit display, settings are changed on the

Touch Display or via the soft buttons under the display.

● In Phocus there is a specic tool to control camera

settings.

The settings are automatically and simultaneously transferred from the grip to the Sensor Unit. Likewise all changes on the Sensor Unit are automatically transferred to the grip display.

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Note!

The changes are only displayed on the Sensor Unit when the settings have been saved by halfpressing the shutter release.

WHITE BALANCE

Cloudy

Shade

Daylight

Tungsten

Fluorescent

Flash

Manual

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LIGHT METERING SETTINGS

USER GUIDE

MAIN MENU > CAMERA SETTINGS > EXPOSURE > Exposure Mode

1 Press the Camera icon on the Sensor Unit display. 2 The Camera Settings Menu appears. 3 Press the Exposure Settings Menu. 4 Select Light Metering.

Swipe right or press MENU button to get back to Main Menu.

Spot Mode Settings

Controls how the camera works if spot light metering mode is selected.

Spot Mode

Normal Zone

Shutter Function Settings

Controls True Exposure function will be used or not to adjust short shutter speeds for aperture dependency. See more on page 80.

Exposure Settings Menu

CAMERA SETTINGS: EXPOSURE

Increment Step Size

Exposure:

Exposure Adjust:

1/2

1/3 step

Light Metering

Spot Mode:

Normal

Shutter Function

True Exposure:

Flash

Low Flash Warning:

Normal

Sync:

Exposure Lock

Flash Ready:

Lens:

Out of Range:

step

True Exposure

On Off

AE-L / Quick Adjust

Reset After Exposure:

Mirror

Extra Mirror Delay:

Always Return Mirror:

None

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SHUTTER FUNCTION SETTINGS

USER GUIDE

MAIN MENU > CAMERA SETTINGS > EXPOSURE > Exposure Mode

1 Press the Camera icon on the Sensor Unit display. 2 The Camera Settings Menu appears. 3 Press the Exposure Settings Menu. 4 Select Shutter Function.

Swipe right or press MENU button to get back to Main Menu.

Shutter Function Settings

Controls True Exposure function will be used or not to adjust short shutter speeds for aperture dependency. See more on page 80.

True Exposure

On Off

Exposure Settings Menu

CAMERA SETTINGS: EXPOSURE

Increment Step Size

Exposure:

Exposure Adjust:

1/2

1/3 step

Light Metering

Spot Mode:

Normal

Shutter Function

True Exposure:

Flash

Low Flash Warning:

Normal

Sync:

Exposure Lock

Flash Ready:

Lens:

step

Out of Range:

AE-L / Quick Adjust

Reset After Exposure:

Mirror

Extra Mirror Delay:

Always Return Mirror:

None

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MANUAL EXPOSURE MODE

To change the Exposure mode Swipe Down to display the Control Screen or press the EXP button on the Viewnder.

Manual mode provides total user control 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 viewnder display).

Any deviation from this standard setting is displayed by:

● the pointer appearing elsewhere than above the central

index.

● gures above the scale representing the amount of

adjustment in EV's.

Exposure Modes

Grip Display.

Exposure Modes

Sensor Unit Display.

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EXPOSURE MODE

Manual

Aperture Shutter

Program Program

Variable

Video

A + 1.3 above the scale in the display, would indicate a

1.3 EV overexposure setting. Conversely, a -2, for example, would indicate a 2EV underexposure setting. Note that the appearance of a +/- symbol on the grip and viewnder 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).

Viewnder Display Visual User Interface

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AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE MODE

To change the Exposure mode Swipe Down to display the Control Screen or press the EXP button on the Viewnder.

Automatic exposure provides a choice of two ways to control the shutter speed and aperture settings semi automatically and two ways fully automatically.

Aperture priority A

The aperture is manually set by turning the front scroll wheel, and the shutter speed is automatically set by the camera.

Exposure Modes

Grip Display.

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Shutter priority S

The shutter speed is manually set by turning the front scroll wheel, and the aperture is automatically set by the camera.

Programmed P

In this mode, an aperture/shutter combination is automatically set according to the EV measured (metering method remains as set).

Programmed variable Pv

This mode is very similar to Programmed, except with the additional parameters of lens focal length being automatically set. For example, long shutter speeds will automatically be avoided with a long focal length lens (see illustration on the following page).

In Automatic mode the front scroll wheel sets 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 viewnder display.

Exposure Modes

Sensor Unit Display.

EXPOSURE MODE

Manual

Aperture Shutter

Program Program

Variable

Video

Note!

Aperture and shutter speed settings can both be changed even while the ready light on Sensor Unit is ashing.

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AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE - P AND PV MODE

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AE-L BUTTON

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

Lock an EV setting in manual and automatic modes

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 viewnder display to conrm the status. Press the AE-L button again to unlock (a 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 the shutter is set to 1/125s and the aperture to f/8 and are locked 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.

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In practice this means you can, 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.

Be used as a Zone System placement button

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 placed over another part of the scene, the new area is compared to the saved area and the difference can be read off the scale seen in the viewnder. 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 mid grey 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.

If you have chosen Spot together with Zone display as well as one of the automatic 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. The meter will now display different parts of the subject as zone values in the viewnder display, instead of EV deviations, as you move the spot marking over the subject. (Included are Lo and Hi to signify areas beyond the range of the sensor).

Grip Display View

Lock symbol L.

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 viewnder 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 classication.

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 classied 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.

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LIGHT METERING MODE

The Light Metering Mode can be changed on the Control Screen or by pressing the EXP button on the Viewnder. Use the Rear Scroll Wheel to select Mode.

Available Light Metering Modes

There are three reective metering modes available. Centre Weighted, Centre Spot and Spot metering.

Spot Mode

In Camera Settings / Exposure Mode you can select the Spot Mode to be

- Normal Mode.

- Zone Mode. (See page 78)

Exposure Settings Menu

Light Metering Modes

Sensor Unit Display.

CAMERA SETTINGS: EXPOSURE

Increment Step Size

1/2

Exposure:

Exposure Adjust:

step

1/3 step

Light Metering

Spot Mode:

Normal

Shutter Function

METER METHOD

Centre Weighted

Centre Spot

Spot

Light Metering ModesSymbol Light Metering Distribution

Centre Weighted

Used for 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 viewnder.

Centre Spot

Emphasizes the central section of the focusing 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.

Spot

The sensitive area is equivalent to approximately

2.5% of the image area (the central spot on the viewnder screen). Any parts of the image outside of this area will not affect the exposure reading. This provides a very accurate measurement of specic 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 EV's in the viewnder display.

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5.5 TRUE EXPOSURE EXPLAINED

Light level at image plane

T fully open

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Maximum aperture

Stopped down one stop with True Exposure ON

Stopped down one stop with True Exposure OFF

T stopped down = T Fully open

(using True Exposure)

T stopped down > T Fully open

(without True Exposure)

True Exposure is an HC/HCD lens function that allows the shutter speed to remain unaffected when stopping down. This effect is perhaps not so commonly understood as it is restricted specically 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, 1/500s, the effect becomes clearly visible. Automatic compensatory measures in speed setting adjustments are 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 or 1/1000, depending on lens

Time

type. To counter this, compensatory adjustments are therefore made to the aperture instead to retain the set exposure. This compensation is not always required and when using ash or strobe as the main light source it is actually undesirable because compensation will result in underexposure. Therefore, when using ash/strobe as the main light source, you should set True Exposure to OFF in Main Menu > Camera Settings > Exposure > True Exposure in the Camera Sensor Unit Display.

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

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WHITE BALANCE SETTINGS - PRESETS AND MANUAL

White Balance can be set from the Control Screen, the Camera Grip Menu and the Viewnder.

White Balance Options

There are six White Balance presets plus a Manual setting to choose from.

Cloudy. Shade. Daylight. Tungsten. Fluorescent. Flash. Manual (M WB).

Control Screen View

White Balance Daylight mode selected.

Grip Display View

White Balance Manual mode selected.

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WHITE BALANCE

Cloudy

Shade

Daylight

Tungsten

Fluorescent

Flash

Manual

Temp [ºK] Tint

Cloudy 6500 10

Shade 7500 10

Daylight 5500 10

Tungsten 2850 0

Fluorescent 3800 21

Flash 5500 0

Manual Variable 0

Grip Display View

White Balance menu with Cloudy mode selected.

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FLASH SETTINGS

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MAIN MENU > CAMERA SETTINGS > EXPOSURE > FLASH

1 Press the Camera icon on the Sensor Unit display. 2 The Camera Settings Menu appears. 3 Press the Exposure Settings Menu. 4 Select Flash.

Swipe right or press MENU button to get back to Main Menu.

Flash

Low Flash Warning

Select On or Off. Controls the display of the "Low ash" warning message and triangle.

Sync

Select Flash Sync Settings.

- Normal sync. Flash triggered just after the shutter opens.

- Rear sync. Flash triggered just before the shutter closes.

Exposure Settings Menu

CAMERA SETTINGS: EXPOSURE

Increment Step Size

Exposure:

Exposure Adjust:

1/2

1/3 step

Light Metering

Spot Mode:

Normal

Shutter Function

True Exposure:

Flash

Low Flash Warning:

Normal

Sync:

Exposure Lock

Flash Ready:

Lens:

step

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Out of Range:

AE-L / Quick Adjust

Reset After Exposure:

Mirror

Extra Mirror Delay:

Always Return Mirror:

None

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FLASH AND STROBE SETTINGS

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The H6D can be used together with most manual ash units. However, to make use of a TTL automatic function, it must ensured that the ash unit is compatible with the SCA 3002 system. Connection is either by the PC socket or by the hot shoe (see warning below).

The viewnder houses an integral ll-ash with a guide number of 12 and features OTF/TTL ash control. This ash is capable of providing enough illumination for many ll ash functions outdoors as well as simple indoor shots at shorter distances.

General information

When using the A or S setting together with ash, the exposure requirements of the camera will dominate which might produce slow shutter speeds indoors, for example, requiring the use of a tripod. If P or Pv is selected instead, a shutter speed of 1/60 or faster is automatically chosen by the camera enabling the camera to be hand held.

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

It is possible to use the ash metering capability with external ash units of all kinds (TTL ashes must be set to Manual mode).

WARNING!

Only ash units specially adapted for use with the H6D can be connected to the hot shoe on the camera.

WARNING!

Do not attempt to connect a ash unit, dedicated for use with other camera brands, to the hot shoe. The ash unit or the camera could be damaged.

Note!

If using ash or strobe as the main light source and 1/800s or 1/1000s shutter speed, remember to turn off the True Exposure function.

As with all strobe or studio ash 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 and lighting backs) and should diminish when IR and similar wireless ash release devices are used.

Victor Hasselblad AB cannot accept any responsibility what so ever for accidents that might occur or damage caused when Hasselblad equipment is used in combination with third party backs of any description.

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 ash.

When using suitable dedicated backs (compatible with SCA3002 compatible ash unit regarding the two functions, exposure compensation and shutter sync, is via the grip. The ash measure function can be used for ash units that are not SCA 3002 compatible or for SCA 3002 compatible backs at manual setting.

To change the balance between ash 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.

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INTEGRAL FLASH

The integral ash unit (A) features the following specications: Guide number: 12 Coverage: 56º horizontal, 44º vertical

Maximum light fall-off at side centres: - 1EV (50%) Colour temperature (full ash): 5,000 – 5,600 ºK

The ash unit is automatically activated when it is in the operative position and deactivated when returned to its stored position.

The green LED ash symbol blinks in the viewnder when the ash unit is charging and remains stationary when fully charged. The ash output can also be adjusted for optimum light balance in ll ash situations.

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How to use the integral ash

1 Slide the Integral Flash Release (B) backwards in the

direction of the ash symbol.

2 On the Camera Sensor Unit Display select Camera Settings

> Exposure and scroll down to Flash. 3 Choose between Normal or Rear sync. 4 Set Low Flash Warning to On or Off. 5 Exit the Main Menu to Save and make an exposure. 6 If the settings were incorrect to match the output of the ash

unit, the viewnder display shows a red triangle alongside

a ashing green Flash LED Symbol plus a warning message

"Low ash". The grip display will also show a warning

message "Low ash".

Conventional measures should then be taken to correct

the situation. Move closer to the main subject, use a larger

aperture setting or use a higher ISO setting.

WARNING!

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

A Integral ash

B Integral ash release

Flash LED Symbol

Note!

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

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SEPARATE FLASH UNIT CONNECTION

Separate ash units can be electrically connected by the Hot Shoe accessory holder (see Warnings below) on the top of the Viewnder (A) or by a cord to the PC Connection Port (B) on the left hand side of the camera body. Slave unit switches and transmitters can also be connected to the unit (see specic User Guides for details).

Keep the plastic safety cover in place in the Hot Shoe (A) when not in use.

WARNING!

Only ash units specially adapted for use with the H6D can be connected to the Hot Shoe on the camera.

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WARNING!

Do not attempt to connect a ash unit, dedicated for use with other camera brands, to the Hot Shoe. The ash unit or the camera could be damaged.

A Hot Shoe

B PC Connection Port

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FLASH MEASURE OF SEPARATE FLASH UNIT

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You can measure the effect of an attached ash unit (with PC connected ash units and SCA3902 compatible ash units set to M mode), where the camera acts as a ash meter. 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 Assign a button as Flash Measure button in Camera Settings

> Custom Buttons. 2 Press the Assigned button to access the ash option screen. 3 Make preliminary required aperture setting by turning the

front control wheel. 4 Press the AE-L button. The camera closes the aperture, raise

the mirror and re the ash. Light reected from the ash lit

subject is reected off a white spot on the auxiliary shutter

to the meter sensor. 5 Deviations from a normal exposure are displayed as

differences in EV on the grip display and the viewnder

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 = more than 2 EV below.

Diff EV

High = more than 2 EV above.

Exposure Settings Menu

CAMERA SETTINGS: EXPOSURE

Increment Step Size

Exposure:

Exposure Adjust:

1/2

1/3 step

Light Metering

Spot Mode:

Normal

Shutter Function

True Exposure:

Flash

Low Flash Warning:

Normal

Sync:

Exposure Lock

Flash Ready:

Lens:

Out of Range:

AE-L / Quick Adjust

Reset After Exposure:

step

Note!

The "Low Flash" warning can be disabled in Camera Settings > Exposure > Flash - Low Flash Warning.

Mirror

Extra Mirror Delay:

Always Return Mirror:

None

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EXPOSURE LOCK

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MAIN MENU > CAMERA SETTINGS > EXPOSURE > EXPOSURE LOCK

1 Press the Camera icon on the Sensor Unit display. 2 The Camera Settings Menu appears. 3 Press the Exposure Settings Menu. 4 Scroll down to Exposure Lock.

Swipe right or press MENU button to get back to Main Menu.

Exposure Lock

Flash Ready Exposure Lock

Select On or Off. On blocks the shutter until ash is ready. Off allows shutter release before ash is ready.

Allows you to make a capture be fore the ash is fully charged. For use with integral ash unit or other TTL compatible ash units con nected to the hot shoe. Not valid for ash units connected by the PC connector.

Lens Exposure Lock

Select On or Off. On blocks the release of auxiliary shutter in camera body if there is no lens attached. Generates message on grip display if attempted. Off allows a release of auxiliary shutter in camera body without a lens attached.

Exposure Settings Menu

CAMERA SETTINGS: EXPOSURE

Increment Step Size

Exposure:

Exposure Adjust:

1/2

1/3 step

Light Metering

Spot Mode:

Normal

Shutter Function

True Exposure:

Flash

Low Flash Warning:

Normal

Sync:

Exposure Lock

Flash Ready:

Lens:

Out of Range:

AE-L / Quick Adjust

Reset After Exposure:

Mirror

Extra Mirror Delay:

None

step

If Lens is selected, it is not possible to expose without the Lens mounted. Allows you to release the auxiliary shutter in camera body without a lens attached.

Out of Range Exposure Lock

Select On or Off. On blocks the shutter if beyond the working range. Off allows the shutter to be released (1/2000s or 1h08m) if beyond the working range.

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

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AE-L / QUICK ADJUST

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MAIN MENU > CAMERA SETTINGS > EXPOSURE > AE-L / QUICK ADJUST

1 Press the Camera icon on the Sensor Unit display. 2 The Camera Settings Menu appears. 3 Press the Exposure Settings Menu. 4 Scroll down to AE-L / Quick Adjust.

Swipe right or press MENU button to get back to Main Menu.

AE-L / Quick Adjust

Reset After Exposure

Select On or Off. On clears any AE-L state and any Quick Exposure Adjustment made by the rear control wheel after the exposure. Off keeps both AE-L state and Quick Adjust value even after an exposure.

Exposure Settings Menu

CAMERA SETTINGS: EXPOSURE

Increment Step Size

Exposure:

Exposure Adjust:

1/2

1/3 step

Light Metering

Spot Mode:

Normal

Shutter Function

True Exposure:

Flash

Low Flash Warning:

Normal

Sync:

Exposure Lock

Flash Ready:

Lens:

step

Out of Range:

AE-L / Quick Adjust

Reset After Exposure:

Mirror

Extra Mirror Delay:

Always Return Mirror:

None

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MIRROR SETTINGS

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MAIN MENU > CAMERA SETTINGS > EXPOSURE > MIRROR SETTINGS

1 Press the Camera icon on the Sensor Unit display. 2 The Camera Settings Menu appears. 3 Press the Exposure Settings Menu. 4 Scroll down to Mirror Settings.

Swipe right or press MENU button to get back to Main Menu.

Mirror Settings

Extra Mirror Delay

Select Extra Mirror Delay Settings.

- None.

- 25 ms.

- 50 ms.

- 100 ms.

- 200 ms.

Always Return Mirror

Select On or Off.

Automatically lowers mirror again for viewing at the end of

every mir ror up sequence.

Exposure Settings Menu

CAMERA SETTINGS: EXPOSURE

Increment Step Size

Exposure:

Exposure Adjust:

1/2

1/3 step

Light Metering

Spot Mode:

Normal

Shutter Function

True Exposure:

Flash

Low Flash Warning:

Normal

Sync:

Exposure Lock

Flash Ready:

Lens:

Out of Range:

AE-L / Quick Adjust

step

Reset After Exposure:

Mirror

Extra Mirror Delay:

Always Return Mirror:

None

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5.6 CAMERA IMAGE SETTINGS

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MAIN MENU > CAMERA SETTINGS > IMAGE

1 Press the Camera icon on the Sensor

Unit display. 2 The Camera Settings Menu appears. 3 Press the Image Menu.

Swipe right or press MENU button to get back to Main Menu.

Image Format

Adds a crop mask to Live View

and the RAW le. When imported

to Phocus, the crop mask can be

modied or removed.

Crop Mode

No Crop (645)

1:1 (6x6)

7:6 (6x7)

5:4 (4x5)

11:8,5 (Letter)

297:210 (A4)

3:2 (6x9)

3:2 Crop (24x36). See Notes below.

16:9 (Screen)

2:1 (6x12)

65:24 (XPan)

Camera Settings Menu

CAMERA SETTINGS

Exposure

Image

Quality

Focus

Self Timer

Interval

Bracketing

Live View

Custom Buttons

Conguration

Camera Body

Image Settings Menu

Image Format

Crop Mode:

Mask Opacity:

No Crop (645)

Image Orientation

Orientation: Auto

XPan crop with 100% Opacity

CAMERA SETTINGS: IMAGE

Mask Opacity

Sets the opacity of the mask between

20% and 100%.

Notes:

● JPG les are not cropped.

● Crop Modes are disabled in USB

tethered mode.

● Crop Modes are not supported in

Phocus Mobile.

XPan crop with 60% Opacity

1:1 (6x6) crop with 100% Opacity

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MAIN MENU > CAMERA SETTINGS > IMAGE

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1 Press the Camera icon on the Sensor Unit display. 2 The Camera Settings Menu appears. 3 Press the Image Menu.

Swipe right or press MENU button to get back to Main Menu.

Image Orientation

Sets the viewing orientation of captures when they appear in Phocus. To avoid unintentional orientation changes when the camera is pointing straight up or down, the orientation setting can be locked.

Orientation Settings

Auto. Lock at 0 degrees. Lock at 90 degrees. Lock at 180 degrees. Lock at 270 degrees.

Image Settings Menu

Image Format

Crop Mode:

Mask Opacity:

No Crop (645)

Image Orientation

Orientation: Auto

CAMERA SETTINGS: IMAGE

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5.7 CAMERA QUALITY SETTINGS

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MAIN MENU > CAMERA SETTINGS > QUALITY

1 Press the Camera icon on the Sensor

Unit display. 2 The Camera Settings Menu appears. 3 Press the Quality Settings Menu.

Swipe right or press MENU button to get back to Main Menu.

Quality Settings

Image Format

RAW.

RAW + JPG.

JPG Quality

High.

Normal.

Colour Prole

sRGB.

Adobe RGB.

Camera Settings Menu

CAMERA SETTINGS

Exposure

Image

Quality

Focus

Self Timer

Interval

Bracketing

Live View

Custom Buttons

Conguration

Camera Body

Quality Settings Menu RAW + JPG

CAMERA SETTINGS: QUALITY

Image Format:

JPG Quality:

Colour Prole:

Quality Settings Menu RAW

CAMERA SETTINGS: QUALITY

Image Format:

JPG Quality:

Colour Prole:

RAW + JPG

High

sRGB

RAW

High

sRGB

Bit Depth H6D 100c only

On the H6D-100c you can select

between:

14 bit.

16 bit.

Quality Settings Menu H6D 100c

CAMERA SETTINGS: QUALITY

Image Format:

JPG Quality:

Colour Prole:

Bit Depth:

RAW + JPG

High

sRGB

16 bit

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5.8 CAMERA FOCUS SETTINGS

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MAIN MENU > CAMERA SETTINGS > FOCUS

1 Select the Camera icon on the Sensor

Unit display. 2 The Camera Settings Menu appears. 3 Press the Focus Settings Menu.

Swipe right or press MENU button to get back to Main Menu.

Focus Settings Menu Contents

Scan

Settings for Scan Range (for Macro

Lens only).

- Near.

- Far.

- Full.

AF Assist Light

Autofocus Assist Light. Allows projection

of light pattern to assist the autofocus

system in poor light or low contrast

situations.

Camera Settings Menu

CAMERA SETTINGS

Exposure

Image

Quality

Focus

Self Timer

Interval

Bracketing

Live View

Custom Buttons

Conguration

Camera Body

Focus Aid in MF

This is a Focus Aid in Manual Focus Mode MF. Indicates how the Focus Aid arrowhead LED symbols appear in the view nder display in Manual Focus Mode.

Focus Settings Menu

CAMERA SETTINGS: FOCUS

Scan:

AF Assist Light:

Focus aid in MF:

True Focus in AF-S:

Full

Ext.ash

Half-press

- Camera sets the integral AF assist

illumination to be always active.

- Ext. Flash (External Flash) activates

the AF assist illumination projected

by a suitable attached external ash

unit. When detached, the integral

system is automatically used.

- Off sets the AF assist illumination to

remain always inactive.

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

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

- Off. Disables them completely.

True Focus in AF-S

Select True Focus in AF-S mode. When set to On, a half press on the shutter release will activate True Focus.

- On or Off.

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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 (A).

STOP DOWN / DEPTH-OF-FIELD PREVIEW

A visual depth-of-eld preview can be made by pressing the STOP DOWN button (B) while viewing the image in the viewnder.

Depth-of-eld is calculated as follows:

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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-eld (at that particular aperture and focus

setting) is the area included between these two distances.

In the example to the right, the focusing distance is set at nearly 3m (three metres). At an aperture of f/22, the depth-ofeld would therefore extend from just over 2m to approximately

4.5m.

Note!

The depth-of-eld is not absolute. Perception of it depends on several factors and so it should be seen only as a rough guide.

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INFRARED FOCUS SETTING

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

1 Focus the lens. 2 Note the distance setting at the central lens

index.

3 Realign this distance setting against the infrared

mark (coloured red) instead of to the central lens

index.

If the distance is calculated, a manual distance setting with use of the distance scales together with the infrared mark is made.

Note!

Please contact your Hasselblad dealer for information about sensor units adapted solely for "near infrared" Photography.

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FOCUS ASSIST

The camera features a LED focus assist. Two arrowheads are displayed to the right of the viewnder display (except for lenses with a maximum aperture of f/6.7 or smaller). The arrowheads provides conrmation of a precision focus setting and are a useful aid when making a setting with eyesight only.

Manual focus setting

When the left arrowhead appears by itself, the focus setting is too far beyond the chosen distance (the area framed within the central zone in the viewnder). When the right arrowhead appears alone 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 ash.

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 ash.

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Lens focus setting too far beyond the distance of the subject framed by the central section in the viewnder.

Focus setting too close for the distance of the subject framed by the central section in the viewnder.

Focus setting correct.

Note!

The autofocus range on the HC 4/120 Macro lens can be limited by a specic setting on the camera allowing for near range, far range or full range. This information is displayed on the grip display together with that particular lens, in the Sensor Unit Display and in the Viewnder Display. 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. Additionally see the following note below regarding HCD lenses.

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 some models. So, if you use HCD Lenses, be aware of the restrictions (vignetting and diminished quality at the edges). As notication of this situation, an auto crop function is employed and an HCD crop icon appears on the right hand side of the viewnder display when an HCD lens is tted. When in Phocus, however, the auto crop function can be turned off in Preferences if you wish.

Note!

Lens corrections can be applied when captures are imported into Phocus. Guided by the information in the meta data included with each individual capture, the DAC (digital lens correction) tool uses lens model specic calculations by default to adjust for chromatic aberration, distortion and vignetting. Not only model specications but also capture parameters are taken into consideration for analysis. This extremely capable renement of captures should not be overlooked when processing les! See Phocus user manual for details.

Info!

For users who prefer manual focus control but would like the benets 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 centred 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).

Info!

The True Focus function can also be combined with other autofocus modes for specic situations.

Note!

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

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MANUAL FOCUS

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There is both a Manual focus mode setting and a manual override capability.

In Manual focus mode, focusing is carried out by rotating the focus ring on the lens. 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, press the AF button (B) and select AF-S, AF-C or AF-T.

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. 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 rst 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 pinpoint accuracy without making any changes in the settings.

A Front Scroll Wheel

B AF Button

Manual Focus Mode

With manual override in autofocus mode you can manually alter a focus setting that has been made, by rotating the lens barrel 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.

To reactivate the autofocus function, release the shutter release button and press again.

AUTO / MANUAL FOCUS SETTING

1 Press AF Button (B). 2 Turn the Front Scroll Wheel (A) to select Manual, Single Shot,

Continuous and True Focus.

3 Press AF Button (B) to Save.

Note!

In manual focus, the innity 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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AUTOFOCUS

Autofocus modes Single Shot or Continuous are activated by pressing the shutter release to the half-press position.

The operative range is from EV 1 to EV 19 at ISO 100.

The point of focus is determined according to the vertical and horizontal areas (see illustration to the right) within the central rectangular zone on the focusing screen.

True Focus is classied as an autofocus function and is normally activated by its own button on the grip. See later section.

AF Assist light

When light levels are too low or the contrast of the subject is too low, AF assist light is automatically activated if selected. The operative distance is approximately up to six metres from the camera.

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AUTOFOCUS CHECK IN MANUAL MODE

See page 103 for a description of how to use the advantages of a quick autofocus check while remaining in Manual mode.

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SINGLE SHOT FOCUS

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

In this mode the lens will focus at one 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, 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.

AF-S Single Shot Mode

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CONTINUOUS FOCUS

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 halfpressed.

One method to use this feature when photographing in fast changing situations is to keep the shutter release button pressed down. The lens focus continuously, 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 ensuring a split second shot with optimum focus.

AF-C Continuous Mode

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5.9 CAMERA TRUE FOCUS

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

To use True Focus correctly, a few important 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: (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 Focus 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 adjustments. For lenses 80mm or longer, True Focus will not produce better results than a normal AF drive.

● Smaller aperture increase the depth of eld and

therefore 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 eld (produced by larger apertures) without the fear of unwanted focus restrictions.

● The calculations involved 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 moves 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 centimetres movement can essentially ruin the result.

AF-T True Focus Mode

True Focus can be used with longer lenses, smaller apertures 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 specic circumstances it was designed for.

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Hasselblad H6D User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 NEW IN THIS VERSION 1.7

1.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

1.3 GENERAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1.4 H6D-50C

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1.5 H6D-100C

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

2 SAFETY

2.1 WARNINGS

2.2 CAUTIONS

2.3 DISPOSAL

2.4 FCC

2.5 ISED

3 OVERVIEW

3.1 THE H6D INTERACTION DISPLAYS

3.2 MAIN CAMERA PARTS

3.3 PARTS, COMPONENTS, BUTTONS AND CONTROLS

3.4 GRIP BUTTONS AND CONTROLS

3.5 CAMERA BODY BUTTONS AND CONTROLS

3.6 SENSOR UNIT

3.7 VIEWFINDER

3.8 LENSES

3.9 DISPLAY INFORMATION

3.10 SENSOR UNIT DISPLAY AND CONTROLS

3.11 GRIP DISPLAY

3.12 VIEWFINDER DISPLAY

VIEWFINDER DISPLAY EXAMPLE

3.13 RE-ASSIGNABLE GRIP BUTTONS OPTIONS

3.14 SHORTCUTS

3.15 PHOCUS OVERVIEW

3.16 BATTERY AND BATTERY GRIP

3.17 BATTERY CHARGER

CHARGE THE BATTERY

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY GRIP SPECIFICATION

BATTERY LIFE AND BATTERY WARNING

3.18 TEMPERATURE WARNING

3.19 POWER & TIMEOUT MODES

3.20 REMOVE AND ATTACH THE VIEWFINDER

3.21 EYEPIECE ADJUSTMENT

3.22 RUBBER EYE CUP

3.23 ACCESSORY CONNECTION

3.24 PC FLASH CONNECTOR

3.25 PROTECTIVE BASEPLATE

REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE BASEPLATE

ATTACH THE PROTECTIVE BASEPLATE

3.26 MEMORY CARDS

TO INSERT A MEMORY CARD

TO REMOVE A MEMORY CARD

FORMATTING MEMORY CARDS

FORMAT BUTTON

FORMAT MEMORY CARDS VIA SENSOR UNIT

3.27 CARRYING STRAP

3.28 REMOVE THE CARRYING STRAP

3.29 CHANGE LENS

ATTACH A LENS

REMOVE A LENS

4 TO PREPARE

4.1 DELIVERY CHECK

4.2 SET DATE AND TIME

4.3 SET LANGUAGE

4.4 CONNECT TO A COMPUTER

4.5 CAMERA INTERVAL SETTINGS EXAMPLE

4.6 SET BRIGHTNESS OF THE DISPLAY

4.7 SET DRIVE MODE

5 TO USE

5.1 NAVIGATING THE MENUS

OVERVIEW OF MENUS AND SETTINGS ON SENSOR UNIT

TOUCH SCREEN NAVIGATION

BUTTON NAVIGATION

5.2 THE MAIN MENU

ADD FAVOURITE FUNCTIONS TO MAIN MENU SCREEN

REMOVE FAVOURITES FROM THE MAIN MENU SCREEN

DISPLAY CONTROL SCREEN

CONTROL SCREEN DESCRIPTION

5.3 CAMERA SETTINGS MENU