Hasselblad XPan II User Manual
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-a new way of seeing
Thank you for choosing a Hasselblad XPan II. This camera incorporates an innovative dual format
facility providing a 24x65 mm format - full panorama - as well as a conventional 24x36 mm
format on the same film. This means you can have all the convenience and advantages of the 35
mm format but can produce an image with one side wider than the 6x6 cm format. Put simply
- medium-format panorama quality from a 35 mm camera while still providing the option of
the conventional format!
It follows on in the well-established Hasselblad tradition of superb craftsmanship founded
on intensive development which has helped create the world famous name. The quality and
reliability of Hasselblad equipment was clearly witnessed when it was chosen by NASA for the
lunar missions.
The Hasselblad XPan II is a feature-packed and highly professional tool. It includes both auto-
matic facilities and total manual override for complete control to suit all situations and working
methods. Auto exposure, auto bracketing, coupled rangefinder and pre-wind are just some of the
advantageous features.
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The camera body is robustly built from aluminium and titanium for the long working-life
expected from such a camera. The interchangeable Hasselblad lenses are made to the most
exacting standards producing excellent coverage and 'razor' sharpness for top quality images.
Digital technology controls a host of functions making camera use simplicity itself so you can
concentrate more on composition and image making.
This instruction manual describes in detail how to operate your XPan II, so please read it carefully.
If you have a query please do not hesitate to contact your dealer - we want you to be 100%
satisfied! Your dealer can also provide you with the latest in news and technical developments
from Hasselblad. A quarterly magazine - FORUM - is published with the emphasis on photo-
graphic imagery featuring photographers from all over the world to provide you with inspiration!
XPan images now regularly appear. Our internet site - www.hasselblad.com - is a source of
general and technical information concerning Hasselblad products. You can also e-mail us
- info@hasselblad.se - for further inquiries.
We are sure you have made a wise choice with this exciting camera. Hasselblad have provided
the possibility, its now up to you to create the images.
We wish you good luck and look forward to seeing the results!
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4 Contents
5 Introduction
6 Parts & components
7 Parts description
8 GETTING STARTED
8 Attaching the strap
8 Loading the batteries
8 Battery check 8 Power
10 LENSES
10 Lens case
10 Lens cap
10 Attaching lenses
11 Removing lenses
11 Lens components
11 Filters
11 Lens shade
12 Focusing
12 Rangefinder focusing
13 Depth-of-field
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13 VIEWFINDER
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Changing the viewfinder eyepie ce
14 FORMAT
14 Standard
14 Panorama
14 PROGRAMMING
15 FILM
15 Film speed (ISO) setting
16 Film loading
17 Exposure counter
17 EXPOSURE CONTROL
18 Automatic
18 Manual
19 Exposure compensation
21 Auto-bracketing
23 FILM ADVANCE
23 GENERAL
23 LCD illumination 23 Close-range photography
24 Film plane index
24 Self-timer
24 Multi exposure
25 Infrared photography
25 Flash
26 Remote release
26 Mid-roll rewind
26 Exposure history
26 Film processing
27 ACCESSORIES
27 Quick coupling plate
27 Spirit-level
28 UV-Sky filter
28 Centre filter XPan for 45 mm
29 TIPS & REMINDERS
31 Viewfinder eyepiece selection
32 Technical specifications
36 Troubleshooting
37 Equipment care, service and
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Hasselblad XPan II
Become familiar with the various components on the
camera by checking them against figs 1- 3 an d the
component list. Avoid touching the lens surfaces and
take care regarding the focal plane shutter and format
blind when opening the camera back.
Begin by loading the batteries so that you can go
through all the camera's functions. The XPan II is a
very simple camera to operate following well-established routines and most photographers should be
able to successfully operate it straight away w ithout any
problems.
The mode selector switch is the main ON/OFF contr ol,
which activates the camera. Information
is provided by two LCD panels and an LCD display in
the viewfinder. Read quickly through the main items in
this manual for a general overview of the information
system and the mechanics of
the camera. Then read again more carefully the
relevant sections to gain a firmer un derstand ing
of individual procedures. Fluency in operation of
the camera will allow you to concentrate more on
picture taking.
In the text, the main LCD on the back of the camera
is referred to as camLCD and the small exposure
counter LCD as expLCD and the viewfinder display
as viewLCD.
Positions of components and orientation are
described in relation to the camera as seen when
taking a photograph, i.e. with the lens at the front,
unless otherwise stated.
The relevant illustrations are indicated by the fig ures beside the small headings in the text.
Please read 'Film processing' before sending your
exposed film to a film laboratory.
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1. Lens release button
2. PC flash terminal
3. Viewfinder window
4. Self-timer lamp
5. Bright frame illumination window
6. Rangefinder window
7. Hot shoe
8. Format selector knob
9. Format selector release button
10. Viewfinder eyepiece release button
11. Viewfinder eyepiece
12. Viewfinder LCD display (viewLCD)
13. Cable release socket
14. Strap lug
15. Film type window
16. Camera back release catch
17. Tripod socket
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18. Battery compartment cover
19. Main LCD display panel (camLCD)
20. LCD illumination button
21. Mid-roll rewind button
22. Program MODE button
23. Up/Down buttons (▲/▼)
24. Shutter speed selector dial
25. Shutter speed selector lock
26. Shutter speed selector index
27. Film plane index
28. Shutter release button
29. Exposure counter LCD (expLCD)
30. Shooting mode selector
31. Shooting mode selector lock
32. Shooting mode selector lever
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Parts Description
The following is a concise introductory description
of the major parts of the camera (the figures refer
to the illustrations 1-3). Details of functions and
procedures can be found under the appropriate sections and headings further on in this manual. See
the main index for details.
2. PC flash terminal
- for flash connection via cord.
4. Self-timer lamp
- countdown timer for shutter release when set
at self-timer mode.
7. Hotshoe
- accessory shoe with direct contact for flash
units.
8. Format selector knob
- for standard and panorama format.
12. Viewfinder LCD display
- (Referred to in the text as viewLCD)
13. Cable release socket
- for vibration-free or remote shutter-release.
15. Film type window
- for confirmation of whether camera is loaded
and film type.
19. Main LCD display panel
- main information panel. (Referred to in the
camLCD)
text as
20. LCD illumination button
- information and exposure LCD illumination.
21. Mid-roll rewind button
- for rewinding film before completion.
22. Program MODE button
- for programming of camera settings.
23. Up/down buttons
- for programming of camera settings.
24. Shutter speed selector dial
- for manual or automatic shutter modes.
25. Shutter speed selector lock
- releases selector from automatic setting.
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27. Film plane index
- for critical focusing distance measurement.
28. Shutter release button
- for camera activation when pressed halfway
and shutter release when pressed completely.
29. Exposure counter LCD
- indicates number of unexposed frames left on
film and format indication. (Referred to in the
text as expLCD)
32. Shooting mode selector lever
- for choice between S, C and self-timer modes
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Attaching the strap ░4░
With the buckle and retainer already attached to the
strap, pass the strap end first through the strap lug
on the camera, then through the retainer and finally
back through the buckle again. Allow at least 2-3 cm
of loose strap beyond the buckle. See the illustration
for details.
Loading the batteries ░5, 6░
Set the shooting mode selector to OFF. Unscrew the
battery compartment cap – situated on the baseplate
– counter-clockwise several turns by inserting a small
coin or similar in the groove. Insert two fresh batteries
(Lithium CR2- 3V) with the terminals positioned as in
the illustration. Replace the cap and screw clockwise
several turns until secure.
The camera is wholly battery dependent and so it will
not function in any way if the batteries have been
omitted, are exhausted or have been fitted incorrectly.
Always use fresh batteries and do not mix old with
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Battery check ░7░
Set the shooting mode selector to S, C or ). The
camLCD will indicate the battery status by the following
icons:
• The battery capacity is adequate.
• The batteries are low. The camera will function but
replace batteries soon.
• Flashing battery icon. The batteries are exhausted and the
camera will not function.
The battery check icon is always visible when the camera is in active mode. Check battery status regularly.
Power ░8, 9, 10, 11░
ON
Set the shooting mode selector to S, C or ).
S - single exposure mode
C - continuous exposure mode
- self-timer mode
Without film in the camera, the camLCD will display
an ISO symbol, the manually set ISO rating (or '100' in
the case of an automatic DX setting), other camera set
tings and a battery icon, see fig. 9 for example. When
loaded with film, however, the expLCD will also display
a figure that shows the number of unexposed frames
left on the film (fig. 10).
When the shutter release button is pressed halfway
down, the ISO symbol disappears and a TV symbol appears (time value) together with the selected shutter
speed (fig.ll). After ten seconds of no response, the
ISO symbol appears again, replacing the TV symbol. The
viewLCD display will show selected shutter speed and
exposure information.
OFF
1. Set the shooting mode selector to OFF
2. All indications on all three LCD's disappear.
POWER SAVE
After three minutes of no response from the camera
controls, all indications on the LCDs will disappear and
the camera switches over to stand-by status automatically.
The camera will reactivate when:
• the shooting mode selector is moved from OFF to S,
C or
• the shutter release button is pressed halfway down
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• the remote release is operated (see 'Remote release')
• the LCD back light illumination button is pressed
• the camera back is opened or closed
• the MODE button is pressed
• the ▲ or ▼ button is pressed
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Lenses
The XPan II uses interchangeable bayonet-fitting
Hasselblad lenses specifically designed for the Xpan/
Xpan II cameras. Three lenses are available: a 30mm
Aspherical, a 45mm and a 90mm. The following is
general user information for both the 45mm and
the 90mm lenses. The 30mm lens requires more
specific information and is therefore supplied with its
own user manual. See the 'Technical Specifications'
table towards the end of this manual for further details
of all three lenses as well as depth of field tables
for the 45 mm and 90 mm lenses. Further information
on filters can also be found under 'Accessories'
towards the end of this manual.
Lens case ░12░
The lens case consists of a cover, cover base and an
integral rear lens cap. The lens cover is unscrewed
approximately Vs turn counter-clockwise to remove.
The lens can then be unscrewed approximately ⅛ turn
counter-clockwise to remove from the base. If, however,
you continue to turn the lens counter-clockwise,
the rear lens cap will also be released from the base.
As the cap is then also free from the lens, take care not to
drop it.
Lens cap ░13░
The lens cap is removed and attached by pinching
inwards the two projections on the rim of the cap to
release its grip.
Always replace the camera body protective cover and the lens
caps when camera and lens are separated.
Attaching lenses ░14░
Firstly, turn the protective cover on the camera body
counter-clockwise and remove it. Align the index on
the lens with the index on the camera body. Gripping
the lens by the knurled attachment ring, turn the lens
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clockwise, when seen from the front, until it clicks and
locks into position. The camera automatically adjusts the
frame in the viewfinder to match the focal length of the
chosen lens.
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Removing lenses ░15a, 15b, 15c░
Gripping the lens by the knurled attachment ring, turn the
lens in a counter-clockwise direction while depressing the
lens release button.
Always grip the lens by the attachment ring when attaching
and removing and not by the aperture ring, focusing ring or
lens shade.
Lens components ░16░
1. Aperture scale
2. Aperture index
3. Focusing ring
4. Lens attachment alignment index
5. Distance scale
6. Depth-of-field scale
7. Central index
8. Infra red index
9. Attachment ring
Filters
Standard screw-threaded M49 mm filters should be
used. Two filters together may be used without problems
with vignetting. As the XPan II has a TTL exposure
system, filter factors – the amount of exposure
increase necessary for each filter- can in general be
ignored as they are automatically taken into account.
Tests or alternative exposures should be made in special
cases, however, to ensure the required result.
Three dedicated Hasselbad filters are available. A
UV/Sky for general purposes and two centre filters
(with respectively 30mm and 45mm fitting) for critical
applications using transparency film. Each filter can
also be combined with one additional filter including
polfilter type.
See under 'Accessories' for further information about
dedicated UV/Sky and Centre filters for Hasselblad
XPan lenses.
When using filters and a hand-held meter, be sure to include
any filter factors in the exposure calculations.
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Lens shade ░17, 18, 19░
Match the red index on the rear of the XPan lens shade
(see illustration) with the red index on the lens. Turn
the lens shade (bayonet fitting) counter-clockwise
(when seen from behind the camera) until it clicks
into place and is secured against unintentional rotation by the locking device. XPan lens shades have been
specifically designed for XPan lenses; other types of
lens shade are not recommended. The XPan lens shade
is designed so that it should be removed first before
a filter or lens cap is attached, changed or removed.
Remove the lens shade after first pushing the locking
device catch counter-clockwise.
When an XPan lens shade is f itted, there is a partia l blocking of view in the bottom right of the viewfinder image.
However, this in no way affects the results.
Focusing
The lens is focused by turning the rubber covered
focusing ring that surrounds the lens barrel. Focusing
can be either visual, via the viewfinder/rangefinder
system, or manual. For the former see 'Rangefinder focusing'. For manual focusing align the chosen distance
on the distance scale against the lens central index.
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Rangefinder focusing ░20, 21░
The rangefinder is a coupled-type in the form of a
small, bright rectangle in the centre of the field-ofview frame in the viewfinder that provides a superimposed 'ghosted' image of a central part of the subject
(fig 20). The lens is turned until the 'ghosted' image
coincides with the subject image (fig 21) producing a
sharp focus setting for that particular distance from
the camera. You may find that subjects containing few
or no lines or sharp contrasts in the image are more
difficult to focus. Try pointing the camera to other areas
of the subject containing vertical lines or contrast
changes that are approximately the same distance
away from the camera, focus at those points and then
return to your original composition. You may also find
it easier to turn the camera on its side if there are only
horizontal lines within the image, for example, when
photographing a near horizon.
Look directly into the viewfinder and not from an angle
otherwise it can result in inaccurate focusing.
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