Hasselblad H6D User Guide v1.8
User Guide
H6D User Guide 2018-05-02 v1.8
Content
1 Introduction 8
1.1 New in this version 1.8 9
1.2 System Requirements 9
1.3 General Technical Specications 10
1.4 H6D-50c 11
Technical Specications 11
1.5 H6D-100c 12
Technical Specications 12
1.6 H6D-400c MS 13
Technical Specications 13
2 Safety 14
2.1 Warnings 15
2.2 Cautions 15
2.3 Disposal 16
2.4 FCC 17
2.5 ISED 17
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3 Overview 18
3.1 The H6D Interaction Displays 19
3.2 Main Camera Parts 20
3.3 Parts, Components, Buttons and Controls 21
3.4 Grip Buttons and Controls 24
3.5 Camera Body Buttons and Controls 25
3.6 Sensor Unit 26
3.7 Viewnder 27
3.8 Lenses 28
3.9 Display Information 29
3.10 Sensor Unit Display and Controls 30
3.11 Grip Display 31
3.12 Viewnder Display 32
Viewnder Display Example 32
3.13 Re-assignable Grip Buttons Options 34
3.14 Shortcuts 35
3.15 Phocus Overview 36
3.16 Battery and Battery Grip 37
3.17 Battery Charger 38
Charge the Battery 38
Rechargeable Battery Grip Specication 39
Battery Life and Battery Warning 40
3.18 Temperature Warning 40
3.19 Power & Timeout Modes 41
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3.20 Remove and Attach the Viewnder 42
3.21 Eyepiece Adjustment 43
3.22 Rubber Eye Cup 43
3.23 Accessory Connection 44
3.24 PC Flash Connector 44
3.25 Protective Baseplate 45
Remove the Protective Baseplate 45
Attach the Protective Baseplate 45
3.26 Memory Cards 46
To Insert a Memory Card 47
To Remove a Memory Card 48
Formatting Memory Cards 49
Format Button 49
Format Memory Cards via Sensor Unit 49
3.27 Attach the Carrying Strap 50
3.28 Remove the Carrying Strap 51
3.29 Change Lens 52
Attach a Lens 52
Remove a Lens 52
4 To Prepare 53
4.1 Delivery Check 54
4.2 Set Date and Time 55
4.3 Set Language 56
4.4 Connect to a Computer 57
4.5 Camera Interval Settings Example 58
4.6 Set Brightness of the Display 59
4.7 Set Drive Mode 60
5 To Use 61
5.1 Navigating the Menus 62
Overview of Menus and Settings on Sensor Unit 62
Touch Screen Navigation 62
Button Navigation 62
5.2 The Main Menu 63
Add Favourite Functions to Main Menu Screen 63
Remove Favourites FROM the Main Menu Screen 63
Display Control Screen 64
Control Screen Description 65
5.3 Camera Settings Menu 69
5.4 Camera Exposure Settings 70
Increment Step Size Settings 71
Exposure Compensation / Quick Adjust 72
Flash Adjustment 72
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ISO and White Balance 73
Light Metering Settings 74
Shutter Function Settings 75
Manual Exposure Mode 76
Automatic Exposure Mode 77
Automatic Exposure - P and PV Mode 78
AE-L Button 79
Light Metering Mode 80
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5.5 True Exposure explained 81
White Balance Settings - Presets and Manual 82
Flash Settings 83
Flash and Strobe Settings 84
Integral Flash 85
Separate Flash Unit Connection 86
Flash Measure of Separate Flash Unit 87
Exposure Lock 88
AE-L / Quick Adjust 89
Mirror Settings 90
5.6 Camera Image Settings 91
5.7 Camera Quality Settings 93
5.8 Camera Focus Settings 94
Focusing Distance Calculation 95
Stop Down / Depth-of-Field Preview 95
Infrared Focus Setting 96
Focus Assist 97
Manual Focus 98
Manual Override in Autofocus Mode 98
Auto / Manual Focus Setting 98
Autofocus 99
Autofocus Check in Manual Mode 99
Single Shot Focus 100
Continuous Focus 100
5.9 Camera True Focus 101
True Focus and Absolute Position Lock 102
True Focus and Camera Handling 103
Focus Checking 103
5.10 Camera True Focus Methods 104
Activated By True Focus Button 104
Activated By Shutter Release 105
5.11 White Balance Tool 106
5.12 Camera Self Timer 107
5.13 Camera Interval Settings 108
5.14 Camera Bracketing Settings 109
Bracketing Function 109
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5.15 Camera Live View Settings 110
Live View 111
Zooming in Live View 112
Focus in Live View 112
Focus in Live View using Focus Peaking 113
Live View with HDMI External Screen 114
Live View with HTS 1.5x Tilt/Shift Adapter 115
5.16 Camera Custom Buttons 116
5.17 Camera Conguration Settings 117
5.18 Camera Body Settings 118
5.19 Video Settings Menu Quality 119
Video Quality Settings 119
5.20 Video Settings Menu Live View 120
Live View Settings 120
5.21 Video Recording 121
5.22 General Settings Menu 122
General Settings Wi-Fi 123
5.23 General Settings Display 124
5.24 General Settings Storage 125
Format CFast and SD cards 126
Format Button 126
Format Memory Cards via Sensor Unit 126
Image and Video Destination 127
Sound 128
5.25 General Settings Date and Time 129
5.26 General Settings Power and Timeouts 130
Set Display Off Mode 131
Power Off 131
Power from USB 131
5.27 General Settings Spirit Level 132
Calibrate Spirit Level 133
5.28 General Settings HTS 134
5.29 Proles 135
5.30 General Settings Language 136
5.31 General Settings Service 137
5.32 General Settings Check for Update 138
Update H6D Firmware Procedure 138
5.33 General Settings About 139
5.34 Grip Display Navigation 140
Buttons and Controls on Grip Display 140
To Adjust Shutter and Aperture on Grip 141
Grip Display Navigation 142
5.35 Viewnder Display Navigation 145
Typical Viewnder Display 145
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Viewnder Display Navigation Overview 146
Viewnder Display Examples 147
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5.36 Remove / Attach Viewnder 150
Remove the Viewnder 150
Attach the Viewnder 150
Adjust the Eyepiece 151
Change Focusing Screen 152
5.37 Preview, Histogram and Browsing 153
Preview Modes 153
Standard Preview 154
9 View Mode 154
Histogram Types 155
Histogram Mode 155
Luminance Histogram Mode 155
Separate Histogram RBG Mode 155
Capture Details Mode 155
Histogram Mode - Exposure 156
Browsing 157
Zoom in and out 158
Select Card to Browse 159
Create New Folder 160
5.38 Multi-Shot – 4-Shot and 6-Shot 161
5.39 Phocus 162
Features in Phocus 162
Phocus Mobile 162
Phocus and Hasselblad Capture Files 163
5.40 Lenses 164
Remove the Lens 164
Attach the Lens 165
Remove the Lens Cap 166
Attach the Lens Cap 166
Remove the Lens Shade 167
Attach the Lens Shade 167
Filters 168
To Set Focus Distance 169
5.41 Battery 170
Charge the Battery 170
Check the Battery Status 171
5.42 Protective Baseplate 172
Remove the Protective Baseplate 172
Attach the Protective Baseplate 172
5.43 Store the Camera 173
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6 View Camera Connectivity 174
6.1 View camera operation 175
Power Solution 175
Flash Sync Mode 176
Pinhole Mode 177
Video 178
7 Accessories 179
7.1 Accessories Connectivity Diagram 180
7.2 HC Lens Range 181
7.3 Optional HC Lens Accessories 182
HTS 1.5 182
H 13, 26 and 52 Extension tubes 182
Converter H 1.7X 182
Macro Converter H 182
7.4 Optional Accessories 183
CF Lens Adapter 183
HVM waist level viewnder 183
Pro shade V/H 60 – 95 183
Pro shade adapters 183
Tripod quick coupling H 183
Flash adapter SCA 3902 184
UV-sky lters 184
Pola lters 184
Support strap with Quick plate H 184
Camera strap H 184
Focusing screens 184
Release cord H 185
HVM correction lens holder 185
HVD 90x / HV 90x & 90x-II viewnders 185
Angle nder H 185
7.5 HM 16-32 Film Magazine 186
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8 Troubleshooting 194
8.1 Error Messages 196
8.2 Battery Reset 196
8.3 Change Language on Sensor Unit from Unknown Language 197
8.4 Clean the Lens Glass 198
Remove Dust 198
Remove Smear 198
8.5 Clean the Sensor Unit Filter 199
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1 INTRODUCTION
Introduction
1.1 NEW IN THIS VERSION 1.8
New features described in this manual, requires
rmware version 1.21.0 or later.
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● Audio Notications.
Audible signals for different events. See page
128.
● White Balance Tool
Set White Balance by using an eyedropper tool to
pick a neutral area from any captured image.
See page 106.
● Proles
Store and recall all camera settings in 7 different
Proles. See page 135.
● Tethered image import
Import images from the memory cards of a
tethered camera.
● Reset All Settings
New option to disable the reset of Proles.
See page 137.
● Shut-down message
A message will be shown on the display, when the
camera is shutting down.
● Browse Zoom
Long-press on the True Focus button zooms in to 100%.
Long-press on the AE-L button zooms out to full image.
See page 158.
● HDMI panning
When a HDMI monitor is connected, you can use the rear
screen as touch-pad for panning in the zoomed-in image.
See page 114.
1.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Storage and editing of RAW images requires certain minimum
computer capabilities. Large images require a reasonably
high performance computer with sufcient 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.
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1.3 GENERAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Camera Type Medium Format Digital SLR camera with Auto-focus, Auto-exposure, interchangeable Viewnders 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
Viewnder
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
Audio Notications Yes, through internal speaker.
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° reex viewnder, providing 100% eld of view even when wearing eyeglasses, and built-in multi-mode light
metering system. Image magnication 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° reex viewnder. 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° viewnder. 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 specic styles or situations through the built-in menu
system. 4 programmable buttons. Complete camera set-up can be saved to 7 custom proles.
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 Denition 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 and Grip 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
Viewnder 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 viewnder w. dioptre adjustment (-5 to +3.5D). Image magnication 3.1x.
Integral ll-ash (GN. 12 @ ISO100). Hot shoe for SCA3002-system ashes from Metz™
HVM: Waist-level viewnder. Image magnication 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 Denition 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 and Grip 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
Viewnder 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 viewnder w. dioptre adjustment (-4 to +2.5D). Image magnication 2.7x.
Integral ll-ash (GN. 12 @ ISO100). Hot shoe for SCA3002-system ashes from Metz™
HVM: Waist-level viewnder. Image magnication 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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1.6 H6D-400C MS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Sensor Type CMOS, 100 megapixels (11600 × 8700 pixels, 4.6 × 4.6 µm)
Sensor Dimensions 53.4 × 40.0mm
Stills:
Single-shot (100MP), 3FR capture: 211MB. TIFF 8 bit: 300MB.
Image Size
File Format
Shooting Mode Stills: Single shot, 4-shot and 6-shot, Video
Colour Denition 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 32GB card holds 144 single shot images on average
Histogram Feedback Yes, on Sensor Unit Display and Grip 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. Multi shot operation requires Rodenstock/Sinar eShutter.
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
Viewnder 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 2180g (Complete camera w/ HC80 lens, Li-Ion battery and card)
4-shot (100MP), 3F capture: 650MB. TIFF 8 bit: 300MB.
6-shot (400MP), 3F capture: 925MB. TIFF 8 bit: 1.2GB. TIFF 16 bit: 2.4GB.
Video: HD (1920 x 1080p), UHD (3840 x 2160p)
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 viewnder w. dioptre adjustment (-4 to +2.5D). Image magnication 2.7x.
Integral ll-ash (GN. 12 @ ISO100). Hot shoe for SCA3002-system ashes from Metz™
HVM: Waist-level viewnder. Image magnication 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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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 specied. 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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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 modications 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 Certication 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 certied 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 certié 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
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3.1 THE H6D INTERACTION DISPLAYS
VIEWFINDER DISPLAY
SENSOR UNIT DISPLAY
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GRIP DISPLAY
FRONT SCROLL WHEEL
REAR SCROLL WHEEL
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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 Viewnder Display
Press the WB, AF, ISO, Menu, Play or Prole buttons near the
Grip display. The + / - and EXP buttons on the side of the
Viewnder 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
Viewnder Display
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3.2 MAIN CAMERA PARTS
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GRIP WITH BATTERY
SENSOR UNIT
CAMERA BODY
LENS
LENS HOOD
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3.3 PARTS, COMPONENTS, BUTTONS AND
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1 Focus assist illuminator
2 Mirror Up button
3 Remote release port
4 Stop Down button
5 Battery grip
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2 Card Format button
3 AE-L button
4 Camera strap holder
5 Grip lever release button
6 Battery grip locking lever
1 Speaker
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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
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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 and Proles 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 Star 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.
Viewnder: 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.
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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 and Proles 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).
A short-press will activate Proles Mode. See page 135.
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
viewnder 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.
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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 Star 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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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 viewnder 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
viewnder displays accordingly.
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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 Viewnder Release Button
Press towards the front of the camera and lift the
viewnder upwards. Mount protection lid.
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3.8 LENSES
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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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Viewnder
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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