Hasselblad H2 user manual Congratulations

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Congratulations!

Welcome to the flagship of the H System. The H2 builds on the H1, adding the ability to utilize the latest advancements in digital backs, increased mobility, integrated power, and improved image quality. The H2 is the most advanced digital or film medium format photography plat- form on the market today, and a worthy addition to the famed Hasselblad line.

The specifications and capabilities of the H system exceed the demands of most photogra- phers. This allows the system to expand and develop. It’s one of the reasons that so many pro- fessional photographers around the world are discovering, or re-discovering, the creative and professional possibilities provided by the Hasselblad system.

The H system is the result of the most intensive technical development programme ever un- dertaken by Hasselblad, the most prestigious medium-format camera manufacturer in the world. It reflects an unprecedented wealth of knowledge and experience tightly interwoven with the latest technological developments that combined to produce an unrivalled world- class creative tool for the discerning photographer.

Hasselblad had its beginnings during the last fifty years of the last millennium. Within twenty years it was present as mankind took the first small step on the moon. Now, Hasselblad makes its own giant leap forwards into the future. A new foundation on which to build, ensuring the utmost in image-quality, handling and versatility resulting from the most reliable and effi- cient solutions to meet photographers’ expectations.

The H system presents a list of features coloured by superlatives. What was once considered optional is now integral. The potential of this outstanding professional equipment straight out of the box is tremendous.

But there is no trade-off in quality for the sake of the latest technology. The three pillars of the Hasselblad reputation remain: Reliability, Versatility, Interchangeability. Stainless steel and aluminium for no-nonsense professional use and durability. Silicon chip control for basic practical support as well as sophisticated facilities to span all demands. A system to trust and build on, that will develop and grow in pace with tomorrow’s discoveries.

The list of features is long, varied and comprehensive. For example: automatic focus with in- stant manual override, dot-matrix LCDs, rapid button and control wheel user interface, inte- gral grip, integral fill-flash, multi-mode exposure metering, TTL flash control, automatic film speed setting with bar code, instant 120/220 interchangeability, integral dark slide, automatic film advance and film wind off, custom imprinting on frame edge including exposure data,

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Contents Manual V1/English for camera firmware version 9.1.0 or later N T E N T S Congratulations  Illustration shows the H2 with a Hasselblad CFH digital back What’s in the boxFlash unit hot-shoe Quick Start H2-Kit only / H2- Separate items film loading finally That’s it Familiarize yourself with the H2 Function Control Display AF button Average Frames Autofocus setting, single Single setting Shot mode20s 160 ISO/ASAExamples Empty ‘aperture priority’ mode+0.7 EV SecondDirection depends on user setting By pressing Drive button on gripBy pressing AF button on grip Drive button / Save / Enter Shutter release buttonFlash / Control Lock button / Exit AF button / on / SELUP button AE-L buttonFilm wind-off button User buttonEyesight correction adjustment wheel EV correction adjustment buttonEXP button Integral ergonomic grip Pixel based LCD user interface Camera BodyRechargeable battery grip Carrying strapBatteries 5, 6, 7 Rechargeable battery grip general Battery chargerCharging the battery Attaching the battery to the cameraViewfinder screen Rechargeable battery grip precautionsPC-connector Accessory connectionViewfinder Rubber eye cup Eyepiece adjustmentParts & Components Attaching and removing the viewfinderLenses Parts and components Focus aid Infrared focus settingsDepth-of-field calculation Stop down /depth-of-fieldCF Adapter Film Magazines Change down button LCD panelLCD illumination button Change up buttonFilm tab holder Darkslide indicatorMagazine settings lock Darkslide keyAttaching and removing the magazine BatteryBattery replacement OperationMagazine settings Film speed setting / BarcodeFilm length/number of frames Example Data imprint settingFrame counter setting Low-battery symbolUnloading a film Film loadingBeeper Film wind offDigital Photography Instant user interface Ixpress CFHColour refinement new colour handling concept Three modes of operation and storageDirect shooting to Adobe DNG FlexColor and workflowIxpress C digital backs and 3rd party digital backs Ixpress CFExposure Control Light MeteringMetering method Light metering and exposure controlReach M Manual 2b Press Save Drive button to retain the settingExposure method Selecting metering methodAutomatic Exposure A, S, P, Pv Ting. Note that the appearance of a +/- symbol on the gripMetered area reads ‘Zone 8’ Metered area beyond film range AE- L buttonWith the camera in active mode Ter speed setting as confirmation of the settingExposure compensation General Functions Quick adjust wheel ProfilesPower Manual focusStandby Single Shot Manual focus modeAutofocus override in Manual mode 3AutofocusAutofocus mode Manual override in autofocus modeContinuous Drive SingleMulti exposure with film magazine only Pre-set profiles feature the following ProfilesMaking a profile Changing a profile name Using profilesAdvanced Features General overview Camera menu Self timer options Bracketing optionsThere are four main functions Self timer Bracketing Interval timer SettingsSelf timer setting Mirror Up/ Delay sequence =Mirror goes down / Mirror remains up Bracketing Bracketing setting VationButton on the Bracketing screen, then Off AF button Interval Interval settingCustom options Settings / Custom OptionsClockwise Counter clockwise 5s 10s 15s 30s3 Step Bracketing AF drive lens in MF or AFDirect Half press On OffHalf press Always Off Camera Ext flash OffYes enables the display No disables the display Exp reset SavedCustomizable button function list Imprint type setting Image Info film magazines onlyImprint type Text setting / Profile name changing TextSo, to write and store the characters, proceed as follows Changing text an example Date & Time Date & TimeSystem Status System StatusFlash General To access the controlsColour temperature full flash 000 5,600º K Integral flash1EV 50% Separate flash unit connection and use Flash measure of separate flash unitTo use flash measure Proshade Optional AccessoriesHMi Battery Grip Rechargeable 3043348Focusing screen HS-grid 3043310 Focusing screen HS-standard 3043305Appendix Glossary of Terms Main screen Quick saveRoll film Standard exposureTrue exposure True exposureAutomatic exposure P & Pv Mode Light metering method sensitivity distribution≈ 2% Camera Type Technical specificationsInterval timer External dimensions Body Problems, Equipment Care, Service & Guarantee Copyright Victor Hasselblad AB & Hasselblad A/S Sweden Denmark
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