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CONTENTS

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1 PRODUCT PROFILE 10

1.1 Introduction 11

1.2 Feature Highlights 11

100-Megapixel Medium Format BSI CMOS Sensor 11

HNCS 11

5-Axis 7-Stop In-Body Image Stabilisation 11

Phase Detection Autofocus 11

Built-in 1TB SSD 12

Electronic Viewfinder with 1.0x Magnification 12

Tilting Touch Display and Top Display 12

Phocus Mobile 2 and Phocus 12

High-Speed Transmission 12

Hasselblad Lenses to Match 12

XCD System Lenses 12

H System Lenses 13

V System and XPan System Lenses 13

1.3 Specifications 14

1.4 Charging the Battery 16

How to Charge 16

Charging Indicators 17

1.5 Mounting the Lens 18

1.6 Mounting the Lens Shade 19

1.7 Inserting the Memory Card 20

1.8 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 21

2 FUNCTIONS 22

2.1 Overview 23

2.2 Interaction Displays 28

2.3 Touch Display 30

Touch Display Operations 30

Touch Controls 30

Button and Scroll Wheel Controls 31

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Live View 34

Exposure Information Display 34

Exposure Information + Grid Overlay 36

Exposure Information + Distance Scale Overlay 36

Exposure Information + Spirit Level Overlay 36

Control Screen 37

Enter/Exit Control Screen 37

Locked Parameters on Control Screen 38

Settings on Control Screen 39

Browse Mode 42

2.4 Top Display 43

2.5 Exposure Modes 45

Selecting Exposure Mode 45

Manual Exposure 47

Automatic Exposure 48

Auto Exposure Lock 49

2.6 Focus Modes 50

Selecting Focus Mode 50

Auto Focus 52

Focus Point 53

Autofocus Single 54

Manual Focus 55

Manual Focus in Live View 55

Enabling MF Assist 55

Auto Zoom 56

Focus Indicator 57

Moving and Adjusting Focus Point 58

2.7 Drive Modes 59

Selecting Drive Mode 59

Single 60

Continuous 60

Self Timer 60

Interval 61

Exposure Bracketing 62

2.8 Image Stabilisation 63

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2.9 Built-in SSD 64

Storing Files to SSD 64

Formatting SSD 64

Checking SSD Storage Status 64

Using the SSD as Mass Storage 64

2.10 Memory Cards 65

Recommended Memory Cards 65

Storing Files to Memory Card 65

Formatting Memory Card 65

Checking Memory Card Storage Status 65

2.11 Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) 66

Screen Display 66

Dioptre Adjustment 66

Touchpad Operations 66

Setting Touchpad Area 66

Moving Focus Point 67

Zooming In/Out 67

2.12 Image Browsing 68

Browsing Images 68

Standard Preview Mode 69

9 View Mode 69

Capture Details Mode 70

Separate Histogram RGB Mode 70

Luminance Histogram Mode 70

Luminance Histogram Exposure 71

Selecting Folder to Browse 72

Creating Folders 72

Image Rating 73

3 SETTINGS 74

3.1 Main Menu 75

3.2 Exposure Settings 76

Exposure Compensation 76

Reset After Exposure 76

Reset After Reboot 76

Shutter Function 77

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True Exposure 77

Shutter Speed Limit 79

Auto ISO Limits 80

Exposure Simulation 80

Configuration 81

Exposure Lock 81

Increment Step Size 81

B/T Mode 81

Lens 82

3.3 Focus Settings 83

Autofocus 83

AF Point Size 83

Reset Focus Point 83

AF Results Sound 83

Manual Focus 84

MF Assist 84

Move AF Point 84

Move AF Point for EVF 84

3.4 Quality Settings 85

Image Format 85

Bit Depth 85

3.5 Flash Settings 86

Sync 86

Exposure Lock until Flash Ready 86

3.6 Display Settings 87

EVF-Rear Screen 87

EVF 88

EVF Dioptre 88

Eye Sensor Distance 88

Always start Live View in EVF 88

Brightness 88

Rear Screen Brightness 88

Top Display Brightness 88

EVF Brightness 88

Preview 89

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Preview Time 89

Rear Screen 89

EVF 89

Overexposure Warning 89

3.7 Power Settings 90

Display Off 90

Power Off 90

Power Off when Tethered 90

3.8 Storage Settings 91

Destination 91

Primary Slot 91

Secondary Storage 91

Info 92

Format 92

3.9 Stabilisation Settings 93

Stabilisation 93

Focal Length 93

3.10 Wi-Fi Settings 94

3.11 General Settings 96

Touch 96

Touchpad for EVF 97

Custom Buttons 98

Reset Custom Buttons 98

Custom Profiles 99

Spirit Level Calibration 100

Date & Time 102

Language & Unit 102

Language 102

Unit of Distance 102

Service 103

Firmware Update 103

Default Settings 104

File Counter 104

Log Data 104

About 105

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4 PHOCUS MOBILE 2 AND PHOCUS 106

4.1 Profile 107

4.2 Phocus Mobile 2 App 108

4.3 Phocus Software 109

Connecting to Computer 109

Professional Image Quality 110

Phocus and Hasselblad Capture Files 110

5 APPENDIX 111

5.1 Change From Foreign Language 112

5.2 ERROR MESSAGES 113

5.3 Clean the Sensor Filter 113

5.4 Clean the Lens Glass Surface 114

Remove Dust 114

Remove Smear 114

5.5 EV VALUE 114

5.6 Accessories 116

XH Lens Adapter 116

XH CONVERTER 0,8 117

XV Lens Adapter 118

Tripod Mount Ring 75mm 118

XPan Lens Adapter 119

Battery Charging Hub 119

Optional HC Lens Accessories 120

H 13, 26, and 52 Extension Tubes 120

Converter H 1.7x 120

Tilt/Shift Adapter HTS 1.5x 120

Optional Accessories 121

Pro Shade V/H 60–95 121

Pro Shade Adapters 121

UV Sky Filters 121

Pola Filters 122

Tripod Quick Coupling H 122

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USING THIS MANUAL

LEGEND

Import Hints and tips

BEFORE USE

The following documents have been produced to help users safely operate and make full use of the product:

1. In the Box

2. Disclaimer and Safety Guidelines

3. Quick Start Guide

4. User Manual

Refer to X2D 100C In the Box to check the listed parts and read the disclaimer and safety guidelines before use. Refer to the quick start guide for more information on assembly and basic features and functions. Refer to the user manual for more comprehensive information.

GLOSSARY

In this user manual, a few terms are used:

Tap: this means to touch a value or icon on the display with the finger briefly. This only works with a bare finger or when special touch-display gloves are used.

Double-tap: quickly tap the same location on the display within 1 second. This is mainly used to zoom in or out an image or Live View.

Long-press: press and hold for 1 second.

Swipe: a swiping movement is when users press and hold the finger and slide in one

direction. This is typically used when selecting a value from a list or when panning in a zoomed-in image.

Spread: place two fingers on the display and move them apart. Typically used when zooming in.

Pinch: place two fingers on the display with a distance between and move the fingers together. Typically used when zooming out.

Tethering: when the camera is connected to a computer with a USB cable or an iPad/iPhone with Wi-Fi.

1 PRODUCT PROFILE

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1.1 INTRODUCTION

The HASSELBLADTM X2D 100C is Hasselblad’s next-generation mirrorless medium format digital camera with a large 100-megapixel back-side illuminated (BSI) CMOS sensor that boasts 16-bit colour depth and a dynamic range of 15 stops. The camera features 5-axis, 7-stop in-body image stabilisation (IBIS). Hasselblad Natural Colour Solution (HNCS) technology is integrated into the camera’s system, delivering superb, true-to-life tones that match what the human eye sees. The X2D 100C offers more storage with a built-in 1TB SSD. Users can expand the capacity further with a CFexpress Card Type B.

The 5.76-million-dot OLED electronic viewfinder (EVF) features electronic dioptre adjustment and supports 1.0x magnification to bring an immersive viewing experience. Users can enjoy an all-new shooting experience with the 3.6-inch 2.36-million-dot tilting touch display and the new 1.08-inch full-colour top display.

1.2 FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

100-Megapixel Medium Format BSI CMOS Sensor

Utilising a 100-megapixel medium format BSI CMOS sensor with a native ISO of 64, the X2D 100C captures life in vivid colour and exquisite detail. Over 281 trillion colours are represented with the 16-bit colour depth. This immense dimension of colour paired with 15 stops of dynamic range allows the X2D 100C to capture the subtle intricacies of highlights and shadows as they are seen in the natural world.

HNCS

The HNCS optimises colours to appear as authentically as the eye perceives them. Images are captured without any preset.

5-Axis 7-Stop In-Body Image Stabilisation

With the compact medium format IBIS solution, the X2D 100C features 5-axis 7-stop IBIS to assist in capturing crisp, handheld shots.

Phase Detection Autofocus

The X2D 100C utilises Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) for fast focusing. 294 PDAF zones spread over the 100-megapixel sensor surface provide swift and accurate focusing at the press of a button.

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Built-in 1TB SSD

The camera offers ample storage with a built-in 1TB SSD for high-volume and high-speed storage. Additional space can be added using the CFexpress Type B card slot.

Electronic Viewfinder with 1.0x Magnification

The 5.76-million-dot OLED viewfinder supports magnification up to 1.0x, expanding the camera view for a clear and immersive experience. New electronic dioptre adjustment allows for a personally tailored view. With a clear, bright field of view, focus checking is accurate and more convenient than ever.

Tilting Touch Display and Top Display

The 3.6-inch touch display presents a clear image even under intense light and tilts to gradual angles for diverse shooting needs. It supports a resolution of 2.36 million dots, bringing accurate, true-to-life colours to view. The Hasselblad User Interface (HUI) is neat and optimised. Featuring intuitive touch control, simply slide and tap to access the most used operations. A new 1.08-inch coloured top display publishes the camera status and shooting parameters.

Phocus Mobile 2 and Phocus

The built-in Wi-Fi connectivity allows users to create a portable photography workflow with wireless shooting and export and edit images using Phocus Mobile 2 * on an iPhone or iPad. Full tethered operations include high-speed tethered shooting, and real-time RAW image processing is available using the Mac or Windows version of the Phocus software. * Both the Phocus Mobile 2 app and Phocus software use HNCS to deliver correct colours.

* Phocus Mobile 2 is compatible with iPad models with 3GB of RAM or more and with

iPhone X or later models running iOS 15.0 or later. Phocus is compatible with computers with 8GB of RAM or more running on macOS 10.15 or later, or Windows 7 64-bit or later. Visit the official Hasselblad website for more information.

High-Speed Transmission

The camera has a USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 port that supports a max 10Gbps transmission rate. PD

3.0 fast charging and third-party PD 3.0 chargers are supported, removing the need to carry multiple charging devices.

Hasselblad Lenses to Match

XCD System Lenses

Supported all XCD System lenses, including the newly-launched XCD 2,5/38V, XCD 2,5/55V, and XCD 2,5/90V lenses.

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H System Lenses

All H System lenses can be used with the optional XH Lens Adapter or XH Converter 0,8. Make sure to use the latest firmware for the H System lenses. Note that only certain functions of the camera are supported when using an H System lens.

V System and XPan System Lenses

V System and XPan System lenses can be used with the optional XV Lens Adapter and XPan Lens Adapter in Electronic Shutter Mode.

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1.3 SPECIFICATIONS

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Camera Type

Mirrorless Medium Format Digital Camera with autofocus, autoexposure, interchangeable lenses

Construction Machined aluminium. Tripod socket 1/4”

Sensor Type

Back-side illuminated (BSI) CMOS, 100 megapixels (11656 × 8742

pixels, pixel size 3.76μm)

Sensor Dimensions 43.8 × 32.9mm

Image Size Stills: 3FR RAW: capture 206MB on average

File Format Hasselblad 3FR RAW, full size JPEG

Drive Mode

Single and Continuous Drive, Self Timer, Interval Timer, Exposure Bracketing

Colour Definition 16-bit; dynamic range up to 15 stops

Image Stabilisation 5-axis 7-stop in-body image stabilisation (IBIS)

ISO Speed Range ISO Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600

Storage Options

Recommended Memory Cards

Built-in 1TB SSD. Extra CFexpress Type B card with a max storage capacity of 512GB supported.

Sony CEB-G series CFexpress Type B memory cards (128GB) SanDisk Extreme Pro CFexpress Type B memory cards (128GB, 256GB, 512GB)

Colour Management Hasselblad Natural Colour Solution (HNCS)

Capture Rate 3.3fps in a 14-bit colour depth

User Interface

Touch Display

Touch interface including swipe, scroll and pinch/spread to zoom. Camera grip with buttons and scroll wheels.

3.6-inch TFT type, 24-bit full-colour, 2.36-million-dot. Touch functionality: full support. Tilting angle: 40°, 70°

Top Display 1.08-inch TFT type, 18-bit full-colour, 158,400-dot

Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)

OLED, 5.76-million-dot. Viewing area: 100%. Magnification: approx. 1.00x with 65mm medium format lens at infinity, –1m

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Histogram Feedback Yes, in Browse mode on touch display and in EVF

IR Filter Mounted in front of sensor

Phocus is compatible with computers with 8GB of RAM or more running on macOS 10.15 or later, or Windows 7 64-bit or later.

Software

Phocus Mobile 2 is compatible with iPad models with 3GB of RAM or more and with iPhone X or later models running iOS 15.0 or later.

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iOS Device Support

iPad models with 3GB of RAM or more and iPhone X or later models running iOS 15.0 or later

Platform Support macOS 10.15 or later, or Windows 7 64-bit or later

Host Connection Type USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C connector (transfer speed up to 10Gbit/s)

Operating Temperature

-10° to 45° C (14° to 113° F)

Operating Humidity No more than 85% without condensation

Wi-Fi 802.11b/a/g/n/ac/ax, Wi-Fi with 2×2 MIMO

Hasselblad XCD lenses with built-in electronically controlled leaf shutter and aperture. Automatic or manual focusing with instant manual focus override. Lens shades can be mounted in reverse for

Supported Lenses

transport. Compatible with all H System Lenses and some H System accessories using the XH Lens Adapter. Also compatible with V System and XPan Lenses using the XV or XPan Lens Adapter.

Shutter

Shutter Speed

Electronically controlled leaf shutter with speeds up to 1/4000s. Optional electronic shutter

68 min to 1/4000s with XCD Lenses. * Up to 1/800s or 1/2000s with HC/HCD Lenses. Electronic shutter 68 min to 1/6000s.

TTL centre weighted system. Compatible with Nikon System

Flash Control

flashes. ISO range 64 to 25600. Flash output can be adjusted (-3 to +3 EV) for fill-in purposes independent of ambient light. Sync at all shutter speeds. Mechanical shutter only.

In TTL-mode, the following Nikon Flash products can be used:

Flash Compatibility

SB-300, SB-500, SB-5000, SB-700, SB-900, SB-910. The following Profoto products can be used in TTL-mode: A1, B1 and B2 with Nikon interface.

Autofocus single (AF-S) and manual focus (MF). Instant manual

Focusing

focus override. Automatic focusing using phase and contrast detection. Focus indicator or 100% zoom available in MF. Up to 294 Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) zones.

Exposure Metering Spot, centre weighted, and centre spot

Rechargeable Li-ion battery (7.27VDC/3400mAh). Can be charged

Power Supply

in-camera via the USB-C port on the camera body. Charging time is approx. two hours using the included 30W USB-C charger.

Dimensions 148.5 × 106 × 74.5mm

Weight 895g (camera body with the battery); 790g (camera body only)

* The fastest shutter speed varies depending on the lens in use. Refer to the datasheet of

the corresponding lens.

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1.4 CHARGING THE BATTERY

The X2D 100C comes with the battery already inserted in the battery slot. Remove the protective film on the battery and fully charge before using for the first time.

How to Charge

1. Pull the battery release lever (1). The battery will pop out slightly. Press the battery gently (2) until there is a click before removing the battery. Remove the battery and the protective film (3). Insert the battery into the camera grip until the battery is secured (4).

2. Slide the connector slot lid toward the touch display to open. Connect the USB-C port of the camera with the provided 30W USB-C charger using the USB-C to USB-C cable and connect the charger to a power outlet (100-220V, 50-60Hz).

It takes approximately two hours to fully charge the battery using the provided charger.

It is recommended to use the provided charger or the Hasselblad Battery Charging Hub (not included) to charge the battery. Otherwise, use an FCC or CE certified USB PD charger.

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Charging Indicators

Both the touch display and top display will show the charging indicators when charging the battery using the USB-C port on the camera.

The top display will show the charging status icon and battery level battery with the camera powered off or in Standby Mode.

The Live View and Control Screen on the touch display will show the charging status icon and battery level

when charging the battery with the camera powered on.

when charging the

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1.5 MOUNTING THE LENS

The instructions below uses an XCD lens as an example. A lens adapter is required when using other lenses.

1. Press the lens removal button while turning the protection cover lid to remove the protection cover lid from the camera body.

2. Remove the lens caps and align the red dot on the lens with the red dot on the lens mount of the camera body. Attach the lens to the camera body and turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into place.

3. Make sure that the lens is firmly secured to the camera body before use or movement.

To remove the lens, press the lens removal button while rotating the lens counterclockwise. Attach the lens protection caps on the detached lens to prevent damage.

• Be careful when attaching or removing the lens to prevent damage to the metal terminals

on the camera or lens.

• Do not insert fingers or any other objects into the camera body. This can cause damage to

the equipment.

• Attach the protection cover lid to the camera body after removing the lens.

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1.6 MOUNTING THE LENS SHADE

When mounting the lens shade normally (Figure A), align the orange mark on the lens shade and the mark on the front of the lens. Rotate the lens shade clockwise to secure it.

When mounting the lens shade in reverse (Figure B), align the white mark on the lens shade and the mark on the front of the lens. Rotate the lens shade clockwise to secure it.

Mount the lens shade in reverse for additional protection during transport and storage.

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1.7 INSERTING THE MEMORY CARD

The camera is equipped with a built-in 1TB SSD. Users can expand the capacity further with a CFexpress Type B memory card. Refer to the Memory Cards section for more information about memory card instructions.

1. Slide the card slot lid toward the touch display to open.

2. Insert the memory card into the card slot gently. Pay attention to the facing direction of the memory card. If the card cannot be inserted properly, make sure it is facing the correct direction. Do not insert by force.

3. Close the card slot lid by pressing it down and sliding it in place.

To remove the memory card, open the card slot lid, press the memory card to release it, remove it, and close the card slot lid.

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1.8 ATTACHING THE SHOULDER STRAP

Attach the buckle of the shoulder strap to the strap lug on side of the camera body. Press the top part of the buckle (1) as shown in the figure below. Slide the buckle down to secure it to the strap lug (2).

To remove the buckle, pinch both sides of the buckle, pull out the metal piece slightly, and lift the buckle.

2 FUNCTIONS

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1. ON/OFF Button

When the camera is powered off, press once to check the battery level on the top

display. Press and hold for 1 second to power on the camera and the “H” logo will appear on the top display and touch display.

After a few seconds (customisable) of inactivity, the camera will enter Standby Mode.

Press the button once to enter or exit Standby Mode.

Press and hold the button to power off the camera completely when it is powered on

(not in Standby Mode).

2. Top Display

When the camera is powered off, press the ON/OFF button once to check the battery

level on the top display.

When the camera is powered on, the display will show certain camera statuses and

parameters, such as ISO, battery level, aperture, shutter speed, exposure mode, and remaining frames. The display will also show the available options after entering the menu for specific settings.

3. Shutter Release Button

This button has two positions. Press half way to activate the camera from Standby Mode,

start auto-focusing and exposure metering. Press all the way down to release the shutter. The chosen exposure procedure, for example, Self Timer, is also activated with this button.

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4. ISO/WB Button (custom)

The default function is to set ISO and white balance (WB). Press once to enter the ISO

settings and press again to enter the WB settings. Customise the button function in General Settings.

5. Exposure Mode Button (custom)

The default function is to switch the exposure mode. Press the button, and exposure

modes will be shown on the touch display and top display. Toggle the front or rear scroll wheel and press the rear scroll wheel or exposure mode button to select the corresponding mode: Manual Exposure Mode (M), Aperture Priority Mode (A), Shutter Priority Mode (S), Program Mode (P), Full Auto Mode (

). Customise the button

function in General Settings.

6. Front Scroll Wheel

Toggle to adjust the aperture or shutter speed, switch between options for the camera

settings, and switch images in preview.

7. Camera Grip

8. Focus Mode Button (AF/MF, custom)

The default function is to switch the focus mode. In Live View, press the button to switch

between focus modes. On Control Screen, press the button and the focus modes will be shown on the touch display. Toggle the front or rear scroll wheel and press the rear scroll wheel or focus mode button to select the corresponding mode: autofocus (AF), manual focus (MF). Customise the button function in General Settings.

9. Lens Removal Button

When the lens or protective cover lid is mounted, press and hold the button while

rotating the lens or the lid to remove.

10. Protective Cover Lid

11. Protective Cover Lid Index

When mounting the protective cover lid, align the index with the mark on the lens

mount and rotate the lid.

12. Microphones

13. Colour Temperature Photo Sensor

Assists measuring WB when WB is set to Auto.

14. Hot Shoe Lid

Users can mount a compatible device to the hot shoe, such as a flash, after removing the

hot shoe lid.

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15. Focal Plane Mark

16. Strap Lugs

17. Connector Slot Lid

18. Card Slot Lid

19. USB-C Port

For charging the battery and image transmission. USB 3.1 is supported. Connect the port

to the provided charger using the USB-C to USB-C cable to charge the battery. Connect the port to a computer using a USB-C cable of USB 2.0 or above to read images stored in the camera or connect to the Phocus software.

20. CFexpress Card Slot

Insert a CFexpress Type B memory card to expand storage.

21. Speaker

22. Tilting Touch Display

The touch display is used to display information and control the camera. Its operations

are similar to those on the touchscreen of a smartphone or a tablet. The touch display can be tilted up to 70° upwards. Lift the screen using the groove at the bottom of the display to tilt the display upwards. There are click-stops for 40° and 70°.

23. Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)

24. EVF Sensor

In the default settings, the camera display will switch to EVF when your eye is

approaching the EVF. The EVF will turn off automatically when switching back to look at the touch display.

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25. AE Lock Button (AE-L)

Automatic exposure lock. Used to lock the exposure value (EV). In Live View, press the

button to lock EV in Automatic Exposure Modes (A, S, P). In Manual Exposure Mode, press the button to lock the aperture and shutter speed combination. This allows users to shift the aperture and shutter speed combination using the scroll wheels without changing the exposure. When browsing images, press the AE lock button to zoom out. After entering a menu, press the button to return to the previous menu.

26. AF Drive Button

Autofocus drive. Press to start autofocus and release to stop. During autofocus, the

rectangle of the focus point on the touch display or EVF changes its colour depending on the autofocus process. Refer to the Focus Modes section for more information.

27. Browse Button

Press to preview captured images. When browsing images, zoom in or out by pinching

or spreading two fingers on the touch display. Users can also use the AF-D button to zoom in and the AE-L button to zoom out.

28. Circle Button

The button has multiple functions that vary in different scenarios. In Live View or Browse

Mode, press to show or hide parameter information.

29. Delete Button

The button has multiple functions that vary in different scenarios. In Browse Mode, press

to delete the selected image.

30. Menu Button

In Live View, Main Menu, or Browse Mode, press to enter Control Screen. On Control

Screen, press to enter Main Menu. In sub menus, press to return to Main Menu.

31. Ambient Light Sensor

32. Rear Scroll Wheel (custom clickable)

Toggle to adjust the aperture or shutter speed, switch between options for the camera

settings.

The rear scroll wheel is clickable. When setting parameters, press to confirm the

selected parameter. In Live View and Browse Mode, press the rear scroll wheel to zoom in on the image. This is the default function. Customise the function for pressing the rear scroll wheel in General Settings.

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33. Battery

34. Battery Release Lever

Toggle the lever to release the battery and press the battery slightly to remove it.

35. Tripod Thread 1/4“

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2.2 INTERACTION DISPLAYS

Touch Display

The rear screen is a tilting touch display and is touch sensitive and easy to operate. Use it the same way as on a smartphone. For example, swipe to scroll, tap to select, or spread and pinch to zoom in or out of images or the focus point. Users can also navigate by using the buttons to the right of the touch display and scroll wheels on the camera.

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Top Display

Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)

Touch Display

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Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)

The EVF on the camera can be used for live view shooting, parameter adjustment, and image browsing for an immersive experience.

Top Display

The full-colour top display is used to show the camera status and parameters. The display will also show the available options after entering the menu for certain parameters.

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The sections below will introduce the interface for the touch display, top display, and EVF respectively.

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2.3 TOUCH DISPLAY

Operate the touch display, using the buttons and scroll wheels on the camera body to control the camera. The touch display has Live View, Control Screen, Main Menu, and Browse Mode. Users can take photos, view the camera status, set parameters, and browse files in different views. This section will introduce Live View, Control Screen, and Browse Mode displays. For Main Menu displays, refer to the Settings section.

Touch Display Operations

Touch Controls

The touch display on the camera is similar to a smartphone or tablet with touch sensitivity. The following gestures can be used to navigate and control the camera:

Action Function

Tap/Press Select and confirm.

Double Tap Zoom in to 100%. Double tap again to zoom out to

full view.

Spread (move two fingers apart) Zoom in when browsing images.

Pinch (move two fingers close) Zoom out when browsing images.

Swipe Left Switch the image or move the image left when browsing

images. On Control Screen, switch to Main Menu.

Swipe Right Switch the image or move the image right when

browsing images. In Main Menu, switch to Control Screen. In sub menus, return to the previous menu.

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Button and Scroll Wheel Controls

On Control Screen, Menu Screen, and in Browse Mode, use the buttons and scroll wheels on the camera body for selection, confirmation, and back operations.

Camera Display Buttons/Scroll Wheels Function

Control Screen Menu Screen

Menu Screen AE Lock Button Return to the previous menu.

Browse Mode Rear Scroll Wheel Toggle left to return to the parent view. For

Rear Scroll Wheel Press to select adjustable parameters on the

screen or to confirm the selected option. Toggle to switch between parameters and options.

Front Scroll Wheel After an adjustable parameter is activated

on the screen, toggle to switch between parameters and options.

Circle Button/AF Drive Button

Delete Button After an adjustable parameter is activated on

Front Scroll Wheel Switch between captured images.

Delete Button Delete the current image.

AE Lock Button Return to the parent view. For example: enter

AF Drive Button Enter the subview. When viewing one image,

After an adjustable parameter is activated on the screen, press to enter the option list or to confirm a selected option. When the parameter option is a switch, press to switch between on and off.

the screen, press to cancel the selection or return to the previous menu.

example: enter the 9 images view, select folders or storage to browse. Toggle right to enter the subview. When viewing one image, toggle right to zoom in on the image. When zooming in, toggle left to zoom out.

the 9 images view, select folders or storage to browse. When viewing one image and zooming in, press to zoom out on the image.

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Screen Switch

Switch between different screens using the gestures below.

Between Live View/Browse Mode and Control Screen: swipe down from the top and swipe up from the bottom.

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From Main Menu to Live View/Browse Mode: swipe up from the bottom. If Live View or Browse Mode is displayed before entering Main Menu, the display will return to the corresponding view from Main Menu after swiping up from the bottom.

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Live View

In any screen, half-press the shutter release button to enter Live View. Check the camera status and parameters, adjust some certain parameters, and take photos. Live View shows the exposure information by default. Press the circle button to the right of the touch display to switch between different information display, including:

Exposure Information

Exposure Information + Grid

Exposure Information + Distance Scale

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Users can go to Control Screen to adjust the camera parameters displayed in Live View. Refer to the Control Screen section for more information.

1. White Balance (WB)

There is no icon displayed when WB is set to Auto. Tap the area to open the option list.

The settings are the same as WB on Control Screen. Refer to the Control Screen section for more information.

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2. ISO

Tap to open the option list for ISO adjustment. Swipe on the touch display or toggle the

front or rear scroll wheel to select from the list.

3. Drive Mode

There is no icon displayed when Single or Continuous Drive Mode is selected. When

Self Timer, Interval, or Exposure Bracketing Drive Mode is selected, the corresponding icon will appear. Refer to the Drive Modes section for more information on instructions for each mode.

4. Focus Mode

There is no icon displayed when Autofocus (AF) is selected. Refer to the Focus Modes

section for more information on instructions for each mode.

5. Image Stabilisation

There is no icon displayed when image stabilisation is enabled. This icon will appear

when image stabilisation is disabled in the settings.

6. Focus Point

When Move Focus Point is enabled in the settings, users can tap the touch display to

adjust the position of the focus point, or spread or pinch on the screen to change the focus point size. In Manual Focus Mode, the focus indicator will be displayed when Focus Indicator is selected in the MF Assist settings. Refer to the Focus Modes section for more information.

There will be a circle for spot metering around the focus point when exposure metering

is set to Spot Metering.

7. Exposure Mode

8. Exposure Scale

Automatic Exposure Mode (A, S, P) displays the current exposure compensation. Manual

Exposure Mode displays the value of light metering.

9. AE Lock (AE-L)

This icon will appear when AE-L is enabled.

10. Aperture

11. Electronic Shutter

This icon will appear when the electronic shutter is enabled in the settings.

12. Shutter Speed

13. Remaining Frames

A storage status icon will appear above the remaining frames when the camera is

reading or writing data. The storage status of the memory card will also be displayed here. The descriptions of the icons are the same as those on Control Screen. Refer to the Control Screen section for more information.

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The arrow of the distance scale will move to the corresponding value when adjusting the focus distance.

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Observe the tilt of the camera in the horizontal and vertical directions to help adjust the camera position. Tap the upper left corner to calibrate the spirit level. Refer to the Spirit Level Calibration section for more information.

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Swipe down from the top of the touch display or press the menu button on the right of the touch display to enter Control Screen.

Swipe left on the touch display or press the menu button to exit Control Screen and enter Main Menu. Half-pressing the shutter release button can return to Live View.

When Control Screen is displayed, there is no ongoing light metering. The sensor is inactive to save battery power.

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A Mode

In Aperture Priority (A), users can change the aperture value and the shutter speed value will be automatic and displayed in grey.

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In Shutter Priority (S), users can change the shutter speed value and the aperture value will be automatic and displayed in grey.

P Mode

In P Mode, the aperture and shutter speed are automatic and displayed in grey indicating that users cannot change these settings. Use the front scroll wheel to shift aperture and shutter speed combination and rear scroll wheel to add an exposure adjustment.

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1. White Balance (WB)

Tap to enter the white balance mode list to select auto WB, preset WB, or manual WB.

The colour temperature and tint values for each preset WB mode is shown in the table below.

If the preset modes cannot meet the requirements in some scenarios, users can adjust

the temperature and tint values in the list on the right. In this case, the Manual WB Mode is automatically selected, and the adjustment will not affect the values in the preset WB modes.

Cloudy 6500 10

Shade 7500 10

Daylight 5500 10

Tungsten 2850 0

Fluorescent 3800 21

Flash 5500 0

Manual Variable 2000 to 10000 Variable -100 to 100

When working with a flash in situations where the subject is lit with different colour temperatures, it is recommended to set the camera to Auto WB.

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2. Focus Mode

Includes AF and MF. Refer to the Focus Modes section for more information.

3. ISO

Select ISO value. Users can also select ISO value in Live View.

4. Aperture

5. Shutter Speed

6. AE Lock (AE-L)

This icon will appear when pressing the AE-L button to enable automatic exposure lock.

7. Exposure Scale and EV

Exposure scale is the same as in Live View. Automatic Exposure Mode (A, S, P) displays

the current exposure compensation. Manual Exposure Mode displays the value of light metering. EV on the right side of the scale displays the current exposure value.

8. Flash Exposure Compensation

This icon will appear when a flash is mounted. Tap to set the flash exposure

compensation.

9. Exposure Mode

Includes manual, aperture, shutter, program, and full auto. Refer to the Exposure Modes

section for more information.

10. Exposure Metering

Includes centre weighted, spot, and centre spot.

Centre Weighted: used for light situations where there is no particular dominance of light or dark areas across the tonal range. This takes into account approximately 25% of the image seen in Live View.

Spot: the sensitive area is equivalent to approximately 2.5% of the image area (the central spot in Live View). Any parts of the image outside of this area will not affect the exposure reading. This provides a very accurate measurement of specific tones. Also suitable for tonal comparison measurements. Spot area is marked in Live View and will follow any movement of the focus point.

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 of the image.

11. Drive Mode

Includes single, continuous, self timer, interval, and exposure bracketing. View or set

the shooting parameters for each mode on the right of the mode list. Refer to the Drive Modes section for more information.

12. Remaining Frames, Storage Location, and Storage Status

Remaining Frames: displays the number of photos that can be stored to the available

storage according to the selected storage location and image format. When the secondary storage is used as backup in the Storage settings, the location with less

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storage between the SSD and CFexpress memory card will be used to calculate the remaining frames.

Storage Location: displays the selected storage.

Orange refers to the storage location in use. The primary slot and the backup

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When the CFexpress memory card is set to overflow but without any memory

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Storage Status: displays the data writing status and error statuses. Includes:

Current read write. This storage status icon will appear on the left of the remaining frames.

No memory card. This icon will appear when the secondary storage is set to

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Browse Mode

Press the browse button to the right of the touch display to enter Browse Mode. View captured images and related information, rate the images, and delete images in Browse Mode. Browse Mode shows the standard information by default. Press the circle button to the right of the touch display or tap the bottom area on the touch display to switch between different information displays, including:

Standard

Capture Details + Image Rating

Separate Histogram RGB

Luminance Histogram

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2.4 TOP DISPLAY

The interface on the top display varies by the camera status and operating mode.

When the camera is powered off, press the ON/OFF button on the camera to show the battery level and charging status.

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2.5 EXPOSURE MODES

The X2D 100C supports five exposure modes, including a manual mode and four automatic modes. Select the exposure mode using the exposure mode button or the settings on Control Screen.

M Manual Exposure Mode

A Aperture Priority Automatic Mode

S Shutter Priority Automatic Mode

P Program Automatic Mode

Full Automatic Mode (ISO and WB are automatically set)

Selecting Exposure Mode

Using the button on the camera body: press the exposure mode button (when set to switching the exposure mode) and view the options on the touch display or top display. Toggle the front or rear scroll wheel to switch between options and press the exposure mode button or the rear scroll wheel to apply the mode.

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Using the touch display: on Control Screen, tap the exposure mode icon on the lower left corner and then tap on the pop-up menu to select the corresponding mode. Users can also use the front or rear scroll wheel to switch between options on the pop-up menu and press the rear scroll wheel to apply the mode.

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Manual Exposure

Manual Exposure Mode provides total control of the shutter and aperture settings. Toggle the front and rear scroll wheels to manually determine the aperture and shutter speed.

In Manual Exposure Mode, the exposure scale is displayed in Live View.

The standard exposure setting is obtained when the value displayed over the exposure scale is 0.0 and positioned above the central index.

The value appearing elsewhere than above the central index indicates the deviation from the standard exposure.

As shown in the figure, a “+ 0.7” above the scale in the display (A) indicates a “0.7 EV overexposure” setting. Conversely, a “-2”, for example, would indicate a “2 EV underexposure” setting. In Manual Exposure Mode, the aperture settings (B) and shutter speed (C) are conventionally indicated to the right of the exposure scale.

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Automatic Exposure

Automatic Exposure Mode includes three semi-automatic modes and one fully automatic mode for shutter speed and aperture control.

Aperture Priority (A)

Toggle the front scroll wheel to adjust the aperture. The shutter speed will be set automatically for optimal shooting performance.

Shutter Priority (S)

Toggle the front scroll wheel to adjust the shutter speed. The aperture will be set automatically for optimal shooting performance.

Program (P)

In this mode, the camera selects an aperture and shutter speed combination to suit various requirements and applications. The aperture and shutter speed have preset appropriate limitations according to the EV which is measured in a user-selected metering method. Users can shift the aperture and shutter speed combination using the front scroll wheel.

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In this mode, ISO, aperture, and shutter speed are set by the camera automatically. No adjustments can be made except switching the focus mode. White balance is set to Auto, the metering method is Centre Weighted. Single, Continuous, and Self Timer Drive Modes are supported.

In P Mode, use the front scroll wheel to choose an appropriate aperture and shutter speed combination without changing the EV setting, and use the rear scroll wheel to adjust exposure compensation. The exposure scale and exposure compensation will be displayed in Live View or on Control Screen. Users can select whether to reset exposure compensation after shooting in the settings.

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Auto Exposure Lock

In Live View, press the AE-L button to lock EV in Automatic Exposure Modes (A, S, P). In Manual Exposure Mode, press the button to lock the aperture and shutter speed combination. This allows users to shift the aperture and shutter speed combination using the scroll wheels without changing the exposure. AE lock is not supported in Full Auto Exposure Mode.

When the AE-L button is pressed, light metering is locked to the current EV setting. The AE-L icon appears to the left of the aperture value, indicating that the function is enabled. Press the button again to unlock.

In the locked setting, the aperture and shutter speed become interlocked. Users can choose a new aperture and shutter combination that still represents the same EV setting. For example, if the shutter speed is set to 1/125s and the aperture to f/8 with AE-L enabled, users can access new EV-equivalent combinations by toggling the front scroll wheel, such as 1/30s at f/16 or 1/500s at f/4.

In practice, position the metering area (for example, using spot metering) over an area equivalent to a mid-grey area and lock it with the AE-L button. Then recompose the picture with the metering area positioned over an area much brighter or darker while retaining the original exposure setting and choose a new combination of aperture and shutter speed settings.

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2.6 FOCUS MODES

The X2D 100C supports autofocus (AF) and manual focus (MF). Select the focus mode using the focus mode button or the settings on Control Screen. When a lens with the push-pull focus ring is used, users can switch between AF and MF conveniently.

Selecting Focus Mode

When a lens with the push-pull focus ring is used, only MF is available when the focus ring is pushed to the front position. Users cannot select other focus modes.

In Live View, using the button on the camera body:

Press the focus mode button (when set to switching focus mode) to switch between AF and MF. The MF icon will appear on the right of the display, while no icon will appear in AF.

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Press the focus mode button (when set to switching focus mode) or tap the focus mode icon on the upper left corner of the screen. Tap the corresponding mode in the pop-up menu. Or toggle the front or rear scroll wheel to switch between options and press the focus mode button or the rear scroll wheel to apply the mode.

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Using the push-pull focus ring:

When a lens with the push-pull focus ring is used, push the focus ring to the front position to enter MF. Pull the focus ring to the rear position to go back to the focus mode before entering MF. Refer to the corresponding lens manual for more information.

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Activate autofocus by half-pressing the shutter release button or pressing the AF-D button.

Focus is determined by the max contrast within the central marked area. When the contrast is not high enough, focus can not be set correctly.

The focus point display varies in different scenarios. See the illustrations here and the following descriptions.

Some H System lenses do not support AF. The camera will default to Manual Focus Mode for such lenses.

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In AF, the shutter release will be locked until the camera finds the optimal focus setting to make sure that no images are made while not focused. The lock time is short in normal conditions. In good lighting conditions the camera will set the focus correctly in a short time.

Refer to the Manual Focus section for tips on using the manual and autofocus settings combined.

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Focus Point

The square focus point in Live View indicates the status of the AF system. Activate autofocus by half-pressing the shutter release button or pressing the AF-D button.

Grey, white outline: normal. Autofocus is not analysing the subject. (1)

White, black outline: Autofocus is ongoing. (2)

Green: autofocus performed and focus is correctly set. (3)

Red: autofocus failed to focus and focus is not correctly set. (4)

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Autofocus Single

Half-press the shutter release button or press and hold the AF-D button to focus. Focusing will not restart if the camera or the subject moves.

• In this mode, the lens will focus at one distance and will remain focused at that distance while half-pressing and holding the shutter release button. In this way, users can focus on the subject, temporarily positioned within the focusing zone, and half-press and hold the shutter release button and recompose. As a result, the focus remains on the subject chosen even though it is now outside the focusing zone.

• For objects close to the camera and with wide-angle lenses, it is recommended to move the focus point into focus.

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Manual Focus

Manual focus can be used at any time, even in Autofocus Mode. Users can also switch to Manual Focus Mode and use the focus ring manually on the lens only.

For users who prefer manual focus control but would like the benefits of autofocus, one method is to use the AF-D button for autofocus single. Align the focus point with the subject and press and hold the AF-D button. The camera uses the AF system to set the correct focus and reverts immediately to manual focus control when the button is released. In this case, users can recompose the picture. There is no need to hold the shutter release button to retain the autofocus setting.

AF-D is disabled when Manual Focus Mode is selected with the push-pull focus ring on the lens in the front position.

Manual Focus in Live View

1. Double-tap the touch display or press the rear scroll wheel (when set to zooming in) to

zoom in on the image to 100% of the original size to check the focus area details.

2. Rotate the focus ring of the lens to focus.

3. Double-tap again to zoom out of the image to full image.

There are two focus assists for manual focus, Auto Zoom and Focus Indicator. Refer to the following section for more information.

If Auto Zoom is selected, the camera will automatically zoom in to 100% when rotating the focus ring. It will return to full image after a few seconds of inactivity.

Enabling MF Assist

Go to Main Menu > Focus > MF Assist, and then select Auto Zoom or Focus Indicator.

In Full Auto Exposure Mode, MF Assist is set to Focus Indicator when using Manual Focus Mode. Users cannot change the setting.

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If enabled, the camera will automatically zoom in to 100% from where the focus point is located when rotating the focus ring. This makes it easy for the users to check whether the focus is set correctly on the subject or not.

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If enabled, the focus indicator will appear in Live View.

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Grey triangle: the focus is too far from the subject. Users can try to rotate the focus ring clockwise or counterclockwise to make the

Green triangle and circle: the focus is correctly set on the subject. Focus completed.

triangle turn white.

White triangle: the focus is close to the subject. Users can rotate the focus ring to focus. Rotate the focus ring clockwise when the triangle is located on the left of the focus indicator. Rotate the focus ring counterclockwise when the triangle is located on the right.

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Moving and Adjusting Focus Point

Users can move the focus point and adjust the focus point size while shooting. Make sure that Move AF Point is enabled before use. Follow the instructions below to set:

Go to Main Menu > Focus, scroll to the bottom, and then enable Move AF Point.

In Live View on the touch display, tap the display or swipe on the display to move the focus point to the target position. Spread or pinch to zoom in or out on the focus point. If EVF is used, the touch display can be used as a touchpad to move the focus point. Refer to the Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) section for more information.

In Live View on the touch display or in EVF, press and hold the focus mode button, and the focus point will change to a rectangle with arrows. In this mode, users can move the focus point or adjust the focus point size.

• Toggle the front scroll wheel to move the focus point left and right and the rear scroll wheel to move upward and downward.

• Press the circle button to the right of the touch display to adjust the focus point size to large or small.

• Press the delete button to the right of the touch display to reset the focus point to the centre of the screen.

After adjustment, press the focus mode button once to exit.

In Full Auto Exposure Mode, the focus point can only be moved using touch operations on the touch display. Users cannot adjust the focus point size. It is also unable to move the focus point by holding the focus mode button and using the scroll wheels.

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2.7 DRIVE MODES

The X2D 100C supports drive modes including Single, Continuous, Self Timer, Interval, and Exposure Bracketing. Set on Control Screen.

Single

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Selecting Drive Mode

On Control Screen, tap the drive mode icon at the bottom and tap on the pop-up menu to select the corresponding mode. Users can also use the front or rear scroll wheel to switch between options on the pop-up menu and press the rear scroll wheel to apply the mode.

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When Self Timer, Interval, or Exposure Bracketing is selected, the current configuration will be displayed to the right of the mode list.

Tap any of the parameters to enter the settings menu for adjustment. Users can also press the AF-D button on the camera body to enter the settings menu.

Tap the touch display or use the front and rear scroll wheels for adjustment. When completed, press the AE-L button to return to the mode list. Tap on the touch display or press the rear scroll wheel to apply the mode.

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Single

In this mode, the camera will make one exposure only regardless of how long the shutter release button is pressed.

Continuous

The camera will make exposures as long as the shutter release button is pressed.

Self Timer

The camera will wait a preset time to make the exposure after the shutter release button is pressed. Time: a delay between shutter release and exposure. When Finished: determines if the function shall be active after a completed cycle or not. If set to Exit, the drive mode will be set to Single or Continuous automatically after exposure.

After the shutter release button is fully pressed, the touch display, EVF, and top display will show the countdown screen. The camera will take photos automatically after the preset countdown ends. Press the delete button to the right of the touch display to exit during the countdown.

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Interval

The camera will make a pre-determined number of exposures with a preset interval time. Time: the time between exposures. Frames: how many exposures will be made. Initial Delay: a delay between shutter release and first exposure. Metering: exposure metering for all frames or first frame only. When Finished: determines if the function shall be active after a completed cycle or not.

Configure interval shooting parameters and press the shutter release button to start interval shooting. If Initial Delay is set, the camera will start a countdown before shooting the first image. Shooting will start after the preset delay ends.

The touch display, top display, and EVF will show information such as interval time countdown and shot frames/total frames during the sequence. Press the delete button to exit interval shooting if it is required to exit before completion.

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• Live View is disabled after interval shooting starts. If Preview is enabled in the Display settings, users can preview the previously shot image while shooting. The interval shooting information will display over the preview screen.

• When the interval time is set to 25s or more or the shutter speed is set to 16s or more, the camera will turn off the display to save battery 5 seconds after the shooting starts. The display will light up automatically before the next image is shot. Users can also wake up the display by pressing the ON/OFF button.

• Interval shooting on the camera is disabled when the camera is connected to the Phocus software on the computer or the Phocus Mobile 2 app on a mobile device. In this case, use the capture sequencer in Phocus to achieve interval shooting.

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Exposure Bracketing

The camera will automatically make a pre-determined number of exposures with a preset exposure adjustment difference between each frame. Amount: how much exposure difference between each exposure. Frames: the number of exposures in the sequence. Initial Delay: a delay between shutter release and first exposure. Param in M: which of aperture or shutter speed to change if exposure bracketing is used in Manual Exposure Mode. Sequence: the order to change the exposure compensation for each frame. When Finished: determines if the function shall be active after a completed cycle or not.

Configure exposure bracketing parameters and press the shutter release button to start exposure bracketing. If Initial Delay is set, the camera will start a countdown before shooting the first image. Shooting will start after the preset delay ends.

The touch display, EVF, and top display will show information such as exposure compensation and shot frames/total frames during the sequence. Press the delete button to exit exposure bracketing if it is required to exit before completed.

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Exposure Bracketing

Amount

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Initial Delay

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• Live View and Image Browsing are disabled after the exposure bracket starts.

• Light metering, focusing, and Auto WB is performed before the first exposure and applied to all images in sequence.

• When the shutter speed is set to 16s or more, the camera will turn off the display to save battery 5 seconds after shooting starts. The display will light up automatically before the next image is shot. Users can also wake up the display by pressing the ON/OFF button.

• Exposure bracketing on the camera is disabled when the camera is connected to the Phocus software on the computer or the Phocus Mobile 2 app on a mobile device. In this case, use the capture sequencer in Phocus to achieve exposure bracketing.

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2.8 IMAGE STABILISATION

The X2D 100C features 5-axis 7-stop in-body image stabilisation (IBIS) to assist in capturing crisp handheld shots.

Enable or disable image stabilisation in Main Menu > Image Stabilisation settings. appear on the left side in Live View when disabled.

• Disable image stabilisation when using a tripod. Otherwise, the image quality will be adversely affected.

• Image stabilisation is not supported when using some of the H System lenses. Make sure to disable image stabilisation to avoid a decrease in image quality when a hint for not supported lens appears in the settings screen.

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2.9 BUILT-IN SSD

The X2D 100C has a built-in 1TB SSD to store images. Connect the camera to a computer to use the built-in SSD as mass storage for data read/write.

Storing Files to SSD

Go to Main Menu > Storage > Primary Slot, and select SSD. Check the free space of the SSD in the Info section.

Formatting SSD

Formatting SSD will erase all the contents on the SSD. Operate with caution.

1. In the Storage settings, scroll to the bottom and select Format SSD.

2. Press the circle button to the right of the touch display to perform formatting.

3. Wait for formatting to be completed.

Checking SSD Storage Status

Check the SSD storage status on Control Screen or the top display.

Using the SSD as Mass Storage

1. Connect camera to a computer using a USB-C cable of USB 2.0 or above.

2. Tap Mass Storage in the pop-up dialogue on the camera touch display.

on the touch display while

3. The camera SSD will be connected to the computer as a mobile storage device and data

read/write to the SSD is available.

After the camera is connected to the computer, if Skip is selected on the touch display, the built-in SSD will not be connected to the computer. Reconnect the camera to the computer and select the correct option.

will be shown on the top display.

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2.10 MEMORY CARDS

Insert a CFexpress Type B memory card to expand storage. Memory cards with storage of up to 512GB are supported.

Recommended Memory Cards

It is recommended to use the following CFexpress Type B memory cards for the optimal storage experience.

Sony CEB-G series CFexpress Type B memory cards (128GB).

SanDisk Extreme Pro CFexpress Type B memory cards (128GB, 256GB, 512GB).

Storing Files to Memory Card

Go to Main Menu > Storage > Primary Slot, and then select CFe. Check the free space of the CFexpress memory card in the Info section.

Formatting Memory Card

• It is recommended to format the memory card on the camera before using it for the first time.

• Formatting the memory card will erase all the contents on the memory card. Operate with caution.

1. In the Storage settings, scroll to the bottom and select Format CFe.

2. Press the circle button to the right of the touch display to perform formatting.

3. Wait for formatting to be completed.

Checking Memory Card Storage Status

Check the memory card storage status on Control Screen or the top display.

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2.11 ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER (EVF)

Make sure that EVF-Rear Screen is selected to Auto or EVF Only in the Display settings in Main Menu. EVF will be activated when approaching the EVF. Like the touch display, the EVF also has Live View, Control Screen, Main Menu, and Browse Mode. Users can take photos, view the camera status, set parameters, and browse files on different screens. Use the buttons on the camera body to switch between screens rather than swiping on the touch display.

When using EVF, the touch display can be used as a touchpad. Gestures on the touchpad are available to move the focus point and zoom in or out on the images.

Screen Display

The Live View display in EVF is the same display as the touch display. Press the circle button on the camera body to switch between different information display.

Swipe on the area preset for the touchpad to move the focus point when Move AF Point is enabled in the settings. See the following section.

The Control Screen display in EVF is the same as on the touch display. Set parameters using the buttons and scroll wheels on the camera body rather than the touchpad.

The Browse Mode display in EVF is the same display as the touch display. Press the circle button on the camera body to switch between different information on the display. Tap the touchpad to show or hide the information displayed on the current image. The image rating is disabled.

Dioptre Adjustment

The X2D 100C EVF supports electronic dioptre adjustment. Try adjusting the dioptre in the settings when the EVF display is not clear. Refer to the Display Settings section for more information.

Touchpad Operations

When using the touchpad in Live View, only operations in the preset area on the touchpad will work. The descriptions below introduce touchpad area settings and operations in Live View.

Setting Touchpad Area

The area depends on which eye is used when looking through the EVF. For example, if the right eye is used, it is recommended to set it as Right. This will use the right half of the touch display as a touchpad.

Follow the instructions below to set:

Go to Main Menu > General > Touch, and then select the touchpad area and sensitivity.

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Moving Focus Point

Swipe on the preset touchpad area and observe the movement of the focus point in EVF. Make sure that Move AF Point for EVF is enabled before use. Follow the instructions below to set:

Go to Main Menu > Focus, scroll to the bottom, and enable Move AF Point for EVF.

Zooming In/Out

Double-tap the preset touchpad area to zoom in to 100%. Double-tap again to zoom out to the full image.

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2.12 IMAGE BROWSING

Browse and manage images on the touch display or in EVF. The following descriptions use the touch display as an example. Unless otherwise specified, EVF has the same operations.

Browse Mode includes four menu levels:

• Standard Preview

• 9 View

• Folder Browsing

• Storage Location

The camera enters Standard Preview Mode by default. Press the AE-L button or toggle the rear scroll wheel to the left to enter the upper level. Press the AF-D button or toggle the rear scroll wheel to the right to enter the lower level.

Browsing Images

Press the browse button to the right of the touch display to enter Browse Mode.

When Preview is enabled in the settings, the camera will enter Browse Mode after shooting is finished. Follow the instructions below to set:

Go to Main Menu > Display, scroll to the bottom, select the preview time, and enable Rear Screen or EVF in the Preview section.

Use the front scroll wheel or swipe on the touch display to switch the image to browse.

Spread or pinch on the touch display to zoom in or out. Double-tap the touch display to zoom in to 100% or zoom out to full image.

Press the circle button to switch the information overlay.

Press the delete button to delete the image currently displayed.

When browsing images in EVF, users are unable to swipe, spread, or pinch on the touchpad. Users can double-tap on the touchpad to zoom in or out on the image.

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Standard Preview Mode

The camera displays Standard Preview Mode when entering Browsing Mode. Users can view the captured images and basic settings in Standard Preview Mode.

Besides basic settings, Standard Preview Mode also includes information overlays below: Capture Details Mode, Separate Histogram RGB Mode, and Luminance Histogram Mode. Refer to the related section for more information.

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1. Storage Location (SSD or CFe)

2. Capture Date

3. Capture Time

4. Aperture (f/4)

5. Shutter Speed (90)

6. ISO Setting (800)

7. Exposure Adjustment Indicator

and Exposure Compensation Value (0.0 EV)

9 View Mode

In Standard Preview Mode, pinch on the touch display, press the AE-L button, or toggle the rear scroll wheel to the left to enter 9 View Mode. In this mode, users can preview nine images on the screen. Scroll on the touch display to preview other images when the number of images is more than nine. Select an image to view details.

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The Capture Details Mode displays the detailed information when captured.

Separate Histogram RGB Mode

In Separate Histogram RGB Mode, the individual RGB channels are displayed. The Red R channel first, the Green G channel in the middle, and the Blue B channel below the Red and Green channels.

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Luminance Histogram Mode

The Luminance Histogram Mode displays the luminosity. The luminance is represented by a White Graph.

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The histogram provides a graph that indicates the total number of pixels at each brightness level, with brightness in range from black on the left to white on the right. It is a valuable tool for evaluating images.

A well exposed shot usually has a full range of levels, while underexposed and overexposed images tend to show levels concentrated at the left or right part of the scale.

The histogram is only an indicator that should be interpreted. There are several situations in which a ‘bad’ histogram will match an exposure that could be perfect for the intended effect.

Study the histogram examples and the explanations below.

Underexposure

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

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Underexposure

Even exposure

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

Overexposure

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

Overexposure

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Selecting Folder to Browse

1. Enter 9 View Mode, Folder Browsing, and Storage Location successively from Standard

Preview Mode.

2. Select SSD or CFexpress to browse.

3. Enter Folder Browsing Mode. Toggle the front scroll wheel to switch between folders and

press the AF-D button or toggle the rear scroll wheel to enter the folder.

4. Enter 9 View Mode and Standard Preview Mode successively to preview the images.

Creating Folders

1. Enter 9 View Mode, Folder Browsing,

and Storage Location successively from Standard Preview Mode.

2. Select SSD or CFexpress to browse.

Folders can only be created in the storage set as the primary slot.

3. Enter Folder Browsing Mode and tap

the icon on the upper right corner of the touch display to create a folder. Users can also toggle the front scroll wheel to select the icon and press the AE-L button or the rear scroll wheel to confirm.

4. Press the circle button to the right of the

touch display to create a folder, or press the delete button to exit.

• The name of the folder is generated by the system and cannot be changed. New images will automatically be stored in the new folder.

• When the secondary storage is set to backup, after a new folder is created in the primary slot and an image is captured, the system will create the same folder in the secondary storage to back up the captured images.

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Image Rating

Images can be rated from 1 to 5 stars when browsing. The rating is written to the meta-data of the image file.

1. Enter Standard Preview Mode.

2. Press the circle button until image details are displayed. The five stars show the current rating

in the lower right corner of the touch display. For an unrated image, no stars are filled.

3. To rate the image, tap the five stars.

4. The camera enters Rating Mode, showing five stars. If the image has been rated before, it

will show the current rating. Otherwise, the five stars will be empty.

5. Tap the desired star to change the rating. For example, tap the fourth star to score a 4-star

rating. The circle button increases the rating and the delete button decreases the rating. Users can also use the rear scroll wheel to change the rating.

6. Press the browse button to save ratings and return to Standard Preview Mode.

In Rating Mode, users can swipe left or right on the touch display or toggle the front scroll wheel to switch between images.

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Browse Mode – Capture Details Overlay Rating Mode - Unrated

SSD

Rating Mode – Rated 4 stars Browse Mode – Rated 4 stars

For an efficient workflow while rating multiple images, stay in Rating Mode and switch to the next or previous image.

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3.1 MAIN MENU

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In Live View, press the menu button to the right of the touch display twice to enter the main menu.

On Control Screen, press the menu button once or swipe left on the screen to enter the main menu.

Main Menu includes frequently used settings such as Exposure, Focus, Quality, Flash, Display, Power, Storage, Stabilisation, Wi-Fi, and General Settings.

Tap on the screen to enter the settings menu. Swipe right in a sub-menu to return to the previous screen. Users can also use the buttons and scroll wheels on the camera body to set parameters. Refer to the Touch Display Operations section.

The adjustable parameters vary depending on the exposure mode and lens in use. Parameters that cannot be adjusted will be displayed in a grey colour.

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Exposure Compensation

Exposure Simulation

A / S / P / Auto

6400

Auto ISO Limits

Shutter Function

If this option is on, the camera will disable the lens shutter and use an electronic shutter.

Allows the shutter speed to remain unaffected when stopping down. (Only for XCD and HC/HCD lenses.)

Shutter Speed Limit

In Auto ISO/P/Auto mode, the shutter speed will be as close to the set value as possible to ensu

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Reset After Exposure

Reset After Reboot

Electronic Shutter

True Exposure

Maximum

Minimum

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Exposure

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Conﬁguration

Exposure Compensation

Main Menu > Exposure > Exposure Compensation

Reset After Exposure

Reset the exposure compensation and AE-L status after capture or the last exposure in a series.

Reset After Reboot

Reset the exposure compensation and AE-L status after powering on the camera.

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Shutter Function

Main Menu > Exposure > Shutter Function

Electronic Shutter

Select On or Off. When electronic shutter is enabled, the camera will disable the lens shutter and use an electronic shutter in the sensor instead. Electronic shutter is indicated with an E symbol in front of the shutter speed in Live View and on Control Screen.

Note the following limitations with electronic shutter:

• The electronic shutter may not capture a subject clearly with fast movements or when

shooting handheld. It is recommended to capture a stationary subject or using a tripod.

• It is recommended to use the mechanical shutter to ensure image quality when ISO 6400

or above is set.

• Shutter speed range is 68 min to 1/6000s.

• Flash is disabled.

• True exposure is disabled.

True Exposure

Select On or Off.

Determines whether the exposure is automatically adjusted to create a true exposure setting. On allows the adjustment. Off retains the normal setting.

• If using flash/strobe as the main light source and 1/800s or shorter shutter speed (depending on lens type), make sure to disable true exposure.

• The true exposure feature is designed to keep the shutter speed unaffected by the aperture value.

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Maximum aperture

Stopped down one stop with True Exposure ON

Stopped down one stop with True Exposure OFF

Time

T stopped down = T fully open

(Using True Exposure)

T stopped down > T fully open

(Without True Exposure)

True Exposure is an XCD and 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 specifically to integral lens shutters as opposed to focal plane shutters.

When a lens is stopped down, the effective shutter speed becomes longer, consequently affecting the set exposure. At slow shutter speeds the effect is minimal but at faster speeds, e.g. 1/500s, the effect becomes clearly visible. 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. 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 flash/strobe as the main light source it is actually undesirable because compensation will result in underexposure. Therefore, when using flash/strobe as the main light source, disable true exposure in Main Menu > Exposure > True Exposure on the touch display.

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Shutter Speed Limit

The shutter speed limit can be set either directly or as a function of focal length.

For example, when a 45mm lens is in use and the Shutter Speed Limit setting is 2f, the shutter speed limit will be 1/90s.

In Auto ISO/P/Full Auto Mode, the shutter speed will be as close to the set value as possible to ensure the success rate of handheld shooting.

Auto ISO: sets the slowest shutter speed before ISO will be increased.

P: if the calculated shutter speed is slower than the set value, the aperture value will be

changed instead of shutter speed.

Full Auto: if the calculated shutter speed is slower than the set value, the aperture value will be changed instead of shutter speed.

The shutter speed limit can still be exceeded in some cases. For example, if using A Mode and the maximum ISO limit is already reached and there is not enough light, the shutter speed limit will be exceed as a last resort to get a proper exposure.

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Auto ISO Limits

Main Menu > Exposure > Auto ISO Limits

Set the maximum and minimum ISO values for when Auto ISO is set.

After configuration, when ISO is set to Auto in A, S, or P Exposure Mode, the ISO is set automatically by the camera. It is unable to exceed these maximum and minimum limits.

Exposure Simulation

Main Menu > Exposure > Exposure Simulation

In Live View on the touch display or in EVF, the display will simulate the final image exposure.

Select A/S/P/Auto or A/S/P/Auto/M to enable the function in the corresponding exposure mode.

• Exposure Simulation will not display a correct result when using the camera with a flash. For example, when shooting with a flashlight indoors, normally, Exposure Simulation displays an image that is too dark in Live View due to weak light conditions. It is recommended to disable Exposure Simulation in Manual Exposure Mode before shooting with a flash.

• When autofocus is enabled and is analysing the subject, Exposure Simulation is deactivated to let the autofocus system operate in optimal conditions. When the autofocus process is completed, Exposure Simulation is automatically activated again.

• When using Exposure Simulation with the exposure settings set to very high overexposure or very low underexposure for the actual light conditions, Live View will display a very light or very dark image. In extreme cases, it results in a completely overexposed white image or a completely underexposed black image. In these cases, check the exposure scale on the bottom left in Live View while adjusting the exposure settings to maintain desired exposure.

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Configuration

Main Menu > Exposure > Configuration

Conﬁguration

Exposure Lock

Out of Range

Increment Step Size

Exposure 1/2 step

Exposure Adjustment

B/T Mode

Shutter B/T Mode

Lens

Max Aperture

Select if the lens uses a fully open and round aperture at maximum setting.

Exposure Lock

Out of Range

If enabled, it is not able to make an exposure after pressing the shutter release button when the aperture or shutter speed is out of range.

1/3 step

Full

Increment Step Size

Exposure

Select the step size when adjusting the exposure for a single step. Options are 1 step, 1/2 step, and 1/3 step.

Exposure Adjustment

Select the step size when adjusting the exposure compensation for a single step. Options are 1 step, 1/2 step, and 1/3 step.

B/T Mode

Show B/T Mode

If enabled, B and T will appear next to 1.0s in the shutter speed list in Manual Exposure Mode.

To capture images when B Mode is selected, press and hold the shutter release button until exposure ends.

To capture images when T Mode is selected, press the shutter release button once to start capture and release, and press the shutter release button again or Exit when exposure ends.

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Lens

Max Aperture

Select to use a fully open round aperture or a normal aperture at the maximum setting. Full: a fully open round aperture. For XCD lenses only. Normal: standard setting. This can minimise the risk of internal reflections.

Using the XCD 90 lens as an example, the Normal setting can cause a polygonal look for the out-of-focus areas, while the Full setting will create a smoother and round look for the outof-focus areas with all the leaves fully open.

Image detail with Normal setting Image detail with Full setting

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3.3 FOCUS SETTINGS

Focus

AF Point Size

Reset Focus Point

AF Result Sound

MF Assist

Move AF Point

Move AF Point for EVF

Autofocus

Main Menu > Focus > Autofocus

AF Point Size

Select the focus point size displayed in Live View between large and small. The number of focus points varies depending on the focus point size. Users can also adjust the focus point size in Live View. Refer to the Moving and Adjusting Focus Point section.

Reset Focus Point

Set whether to reset the focus point to the centre of the screen after each exposure. Select Never if it is required to fix the focus point in a certain location.

AF Results Sound

Select the sound for a failed or successful focusing result between Low, Medium, and High. Users can also turn off the sound by selecting Off.

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Manual Focus

Main Menu > Focus > Manual Focus

MF Assist

Select from the following method for MF assist in Manual Focus Mode.

Auto Zoom: the camera will zoom in to 100% automatically when rotating the focus ring in Manual Focus Mode. Refer to Auto Zoom in the Manual Focus section for more information.

Focus Indicator: in Manual Focus Mode, the focus point will display as a focus indicator to indicate whether the focus is correctly set. Refer to the Focus Indicator section for more information.

None: no MF assist.

Move AF Point

Main Menu > Focus > Move AF Point

If enabled, users can adjust the focus point position and size in Live View on the touch display. Refer to the Moving and Adjusting Focus Point section for more information.

Move AF Point for EVF

Main Menu > Focus > Move AF Point for EVF

If enabled, users can adjust the focus point position and size when EVF is used. Refer to the Moving and Adjusting Focus Point section for more information.

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14 bit increases shooting speed. 16 bit improves color range.

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3.4 QUALITY SETTINGS

Quality

Image Format

Bit Depth

Image Format

Main Menu > Quality > Image Format

Select the format of the still images between RAW, RAW+JPG, and JPG.

Bit Depth

Main Menu > Quality > Bit Depth

When the image format is selected to RAW or RAW+JPG, select the colour depth of the images between 14 bit and 16 bit.

Using 16 bit, the camera can acquire most information for the image and restore more details with less noise, which is convenient for users to perform post-processing and creation.

Using 14 bit, users can experience faster capture and decreased blackout time between shots.

Files for both two settings have the same size in storage.

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Flash

Sync

Exposure Lock until Flash Ready

Sync

Main Menu > Flash > Sync

Set to trigger the flash at the beginning or end of the exposure.

Normal: to trigger at the beginning of the exposure.

Rear: to trigger at the end of the exposure.

Exposure Lock until Flash Ready

Main Menu > Flash > Exposure Lock until Flash Ready

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Set whether to block a capture if the flash is not ready. If enabled, the capture will be blocked. While disabled, the capture will be allowed.

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EVF-Rear Screen

EVF Diopter

Eye Sensor Distance

Always start Live View in EVF

Rear Screen Brightness

Top Display Brightness

EVF Brightness

Preview Time

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EVF-Rear Screen

Main Menu > Display > EVF-Rear Screen

Set to use the rear touch display or EVF for display.

Auto: the touch display will be used for display when not approaching the eye sensor. The EVF will be activated when an eye approaches the eye sensor.

Rear Screen Only: the touch display will only be used. The EVF will not be used in any scenarios.

EVF Only: the EVF will be used only. The touch display will not be used in any scenarios. In this case, the EVF is always active even though the user is not approaching the eye sensor.

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EVF

Main Menu > Display > EVF

EVF Dioptre

Tap to enter adjustment. Look through the EVF and toggle the front and rear scroll wheels to adjust the dioptre to an appropriate setting. Press the rear scroll wheel or tap Exit on the touch display to complete the adjustment.

Eye Sensor Distance

Select the sensitivity of the eye sensor for the EVF from Short or Normal.

Always start Live View in EVF

If enabled, when switching from the touch display to EVF, the EVF will always display Live View. If disabled, the EVF display will keep the same as the touch display. For example, if the touch display is in Main Menu, the EVF will also display Main Menu when looking through the EVF.

Brightness

Main Menu > Display > Brightness

Rear Screen Brightness

Slide the slider to adjust the brightness of the touch display.

Top Display Brightness

Tap to enter adjustment. Toggle the front and rear scroll wheel to adjust the brightness and check on the top display. Press the rear scroll wheel or tap Exit on the touch display to complete the adjustment.

EVF Brightness

Tap to enter adjustment. Look through the EVF and toggle the front and rear scroll wheels to adjust the brightness. Press the rear scroll wheel or tap Exit on the touch display to complete the adjustment.

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Preview

Main Menu > Display > Preview

Set the preview time and enable the touch display or EVF preview to preview the latest captured image after exposure ends.

Preview Time

When it is set to 0.5s, 1s, 2s, 4s, or 8s, the display will return to Live View after the preset time. When it is set to Hold, the display will stay in Browse Mode until users change to a different screen.

Rear Screen

If enabled, the display will switch to preview after shooting in Live View on the touch display.

EVF

If enabled, the display will switch to preview after shooting in Live View in the EVF.

Overexposure Warning

If enabled during preview, the overexposure areas in the image will flash as an indication.

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3.7 POWER SETTINGS

Power

Display Off

Power Off

Power Off when Tethered

Display Off

Main Menu > Power > Display Off

The display will be off if no operation is performed on the camera within the display-off time.

Power Off

Main Menu > Power > Power Off

The camera will power off automatically if no operation is performed on the camera within this power-off time. If Never is selected, the camera will stay powered on.

Power Off when Tethered

Main Menu > Power > Power Off when Tethered

When powering the camera using a USB-C cable, the camera will power off automatically if no operation is performed on the camera within this preset time. If Never is selected, the camera will stay powered on.

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Destination

Info

323GB free/998GB

187GB free/245GB

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Primary Slot

Secondary Storage

Internal SSD

CFexpress

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Destination

Main Menu > Storage > Destination

Set usage for the built-in SSD and CFexpress memory card.

Primary Slot

Select SSD or CFe as the primary storage and the other one as the secondary storage.

Secondary Storage

If Overflow is selected, the camera will store images in the secondary storage when the preset primary storage is full.

If Backup (Images) is selected, the camera will store images to both the primary and secondary storage simultaneously.

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Info

Main Menu > Storage > Info

Displays the volume and available space of the built-in SSD and the CFexpress memory card inserted.

Format

Main Menu > Storage > Format SSD

Tap to format the built-in SSD.

Main Menu > Storage > Format CFe

Tap to format the inserted memory card.

Formatting will erase all the contents on the SSD or memory card. Operate with caution.

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XCD 38mm

Can only be set when using a third-party lens adapter.

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3.9 STABILISATION SETTINGS

Stabilization

Stabilisation

Main Menu > Stabilisation > Stabilisation

Enable or disable in-body image stabilisation.

• Disable image stabilisation when using a tripod. Otherwise, the image quality will be adversely affected.

Focal Length

Main Menu > Stabilisation > Focal Length

Set the focal length of the lens when using a lens other than XCD and HC/HCD lenses. The maximum adjustable focal length is 499mm.

Make sure to set the focal length correctly. Otherwise, stabilisation performance will be adversely affected.

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3.10 WI-FI SETTINGS

Wi-Fi

Mode

SSID

Password

Wi-Fi:

Enable or disable Wi-Fi. If enabled, Bluetooth on the camera will also be enabled automatically, and the WLAN icon Screen or Main Menu.

will appear in the upper left corner of Control

Mode:

Select from 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz.

SSID:

Displays the Wi-Fi name of camera.

Password:

Displays the Wi-Fi password of camera.

Change Password:

Tap to refresh the Wi-Fi password.

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Remove Paired Devices:

This can remove all devices that are paired and connected automatically through Bluetooth to the Phocus Mobile 2 app. The value in the brackets indicates the number of paired devices.

Tap this button on the touch display and press the circle button on the camera body to confirm or press the delete button to exit.

If the Remove Paired Devices button is grey on the touch display, it indicates that there were no devices paired before.

• Options for the Wi-Fi mode vary by country or region. Refer to local laws and regulations.

• The display off timer will be set to 60 seconds temporarily when Wi-Fi is enabled. If users tap on the screen or press any buttons, the display off timer will revert to the preset time in the settings.

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3.11 GENERAL SETTINGS

Touch

Custom Buttons

Custom Proﬁles

Spirit Level Calibration

Date＆Time

Language＆Unit

Service

About

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General

Touch

Main Menu > General > Touch

Touch

Area

Sensitivity

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Area

Select which area of the touch display is used for Touchpad when using the EVF. Choose from:

- Left (1)

- Right (2)

- Top-Left (3)

- Top-Right (4)

- Bottom-Left (5)

- Bottom-Right (6)

Sensitivity

Select the sensitivity for touch operations between Low, Medium, and High.

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ISO / WB

Exposure Mode

Zoom in

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Custom Buttons

Main Menu > General > Custom Buttons

Custom Buttons

AF/MF

ISO / WB

Wheel Click

Lens Control Ring

Custom Buttons

The following buttons, scroll wheels, and the control ring on the camera body can be customised. The default functions are listed below. Users can change the settings to preferred functions.

AF/MF Button (AF/MF): focus mode switch by default.

ISO/WB Button (ISO/WB): ISO/WB switch by default.

Exposure Mode Button (M): exposure mode switch by default.

Rear Scroll Wheel (Wheel Click): press the rear scroll wheel to zoom in on the image by default.

Lens Control Ring: aperture adjustment by default. Only some specific lenses have this control ring.

Reset Custom Buttons

Reset the functions for all the custom buttons to the factory settings. Tap the Reset Custom Buttons button on the touch display and press the circle button on the camera body to confirm or press the delete button to exit.

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Proﬁle 5

Proﬁle 3

Proﬁle 4

Proﬁle 1

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Custom Profiles

Main Menu > General > Custom Profiles

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Preset parameters for the camera and save them in different custom profiles. Users can enter the preset mode quickly and use the preset parameters for shooting to improve efficiency by using this function.

After parameter configuration, tap the number of the desired profile and tap Save to save the settings to the selected custom profile.

To use the profile, tap the corresponding profile and tap Load to apply the settings in the profile.

Some camera settings, such as EVF dioptre, top display brightness, and language, will not be saved to the custom profile.

Custom Proﬁles

Proﬁle 1

4 5

Proﬁle 4

Load Save

2 3

Proﬁle 2

Proﬁle 5

Proﬁle 3

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Spirit Level Calibration

Main Menu > General > Spirit Level Calibration

The camera is equipped with an accelerometer to measure the tilt of the camera relative to the horizontal axis and vertical axis. Spirit level calibration can assist in checking the tilt angle of the camera.

In Live View, users can also enter spirit level calibration. Press the circle button on the camera body to switch the display until Exposure Information + Spirit Level appears.

Calibration Modes

There are two modes for the spirit level, Default and Custom. Tap the icon on the upper left corner to select. Default Mode uses the standard factory settings. In Custom Mode, users can set the standard.

Setting Custom Mode

1. Tap the icon on the upper left corner and

tap Custom in the pop-up dialogue.

2. Adjust the camera horizontally and

vertically to the desired position and tap Calibrate.

3. The two white circles are now moved

to the centre position and turn green, indicating that the new spirit level standard is set.

Spirit Level

Default Custom

Calibrate

Calibration Instructions

1. Tap the icon on the upper left corner and tap Default or Custom in the pop-up dialogue.

2. Adjust the tilt of the camera left/right and up/down until the solid white circle is in the

centre and turns green.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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1 PRODUCT PROFILE

1.1 INTRODUCTION

1.2 FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

100-Megapixel Medium Format BSI CMOS Sensor

HNCS

5-Axis 7-Stop In-Body Image Stabilisation

Phase Detection Autofocus

Built-in 1TB SSD

Electronic Viewfinder with 1.0x Magnification

Tilting Touch Display and Top Display

Phocus Mobile 2 and Phocus

High-Speed Transmission

Hasselblad Lenses to Match

XCD System Lenses

H System Lenses

V System and XPan System Lenses

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS

1.4 CHARGING THE BATTERY

How to Charge

Charging Indicators

1.5 MOUNTING THE LENS

1.6 MOUNTING THE LENS SHADE

1.7 INSERTING THE MEMORY CARD

1.8 ATTACHING THE SHOULDER STRAP

2 FUNCTIONS

2.1 OVERVIEW

2.2 INTERACTION DISPLAYS

2.3 TOUCH DISPLAY

Touch Display Operations

Touch Controls

Button and Scroll Wheel Controls

Screen Switch

Live View

Exposure Information Display

Exposure Information + Grid Overlay

Exposure Information + Distance Scale Overlay

Exposure Information + Spirit Level Overlay

Control Screen

Enter/Exit Control Screen

Locked Parameters on Control Screen

Settings on Control Screen

Browse Mode

2.4 TOP DISPLAY

2.5 EXPOSURE MODES

Selecting Exposure Mode

Manual Exposure

Automatic Exposure

Auto Exposure Lock

2.6 FOCUS MODES

Selecting Focus Mode

Auto Focus

Focus Point

Autofocus Single

Manual Focus

Manual Focus in Live View

Enabling MF Assist

Auto Zoom

Focus Indicator

Moving and Adjusting Focus Point

2.7 DRIVE MODES

Selecting Drive Mode

Self Timer

Single

Continuous

Interval

Exposure Bracketing

2.8 IMAGE STABILISATION

2.9 BUILT-IN SSD

Storing Files to SSD

Formatting SSD

Checking SSD Storage Status

Using the SSD as Mass Storage

2.10 MEMORY CARDS

Recommended Memory Cards

Storing Files to Memory Card

Formatting Memory Card