Hasselblad Essential Tips for Loading and Unloading Film in H2

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Film loading

	The film magazine can be loaded either on or off the camera.
	Regularly check the interior of the magazine and remove dust,
	particles or any scraps of paper from previous rolls of film. Load
2	and unload film magazines away from direct light sources.
	1) Fold out the film holder key and turn it counter-clockwise 90°.
		Withdraw the film holder completely.
	2)	Place an empty take-up spool in the upper spool holder by
1		placing one end over the fixed stud in the holder and the other
		end underneath the sprung spool retaining arm. Rotate the
		spool a little if necessary until it clicks into position.
	3)	Completely remove the retaining paper band from a new roll
		of film and place it in the lower spool holder. See diagram for
		correct orientation. Ensure you do not place the film spool the
		wrong way around!
	4)	Pull 8–10 cm (3–4 in.) of paper backing from the film roll and
		insert the tongue of the backing paper into the slot in the
		take-up spool. Turn the spool one complete turn to ensure the
		tongue is firmly held in place by the overlying paper backing.
	5)	Re-insert the film holder into the main body of the film maga-
		zine ensuring the correct orientation. Press firmly inwards
		towards the magazine and pay particular attention to see
		that both sides are level with the magazine body before turn-
		ing the film holder key clockwise 90˚ to lock the film holder in
		place and fold the key back into its stored position. You might
		find that increased pressure on the left hand side of the film
		holder will more easily ensure a positive and correct position-
		ing in the magazine.
		If the camera is active or in standby mode the film will be
		wound automatically by the camera to position the first frame
		(this function can be changed in ‘Custom options’ so that
		the film is advanced only when the shutter release button is
		pressed the first time).
1	Beeper
	The beeper sounds immediately after the last-but-one frame has been
	exposed. This function can be turned off in Custom Options.
2	Film wind off
	When the last frame has been exposed, the film will automatically
	be wound off. However, to wind off a film sooner, press the film
	wind off button (on the camera). Use a ballpoint pen or similar to

activate it. You must also confirm the message on the grip LCD before the film rewinds.

Unloading a film

To remove a film, remove the film holder in the same manner as when loading a film. Grip the exposed roll of film firmly and remove. Ensure the paper backing is wound tightly and that it is sealed with the band properly (the band may need to be moistened to activate the adhesive depending on type). Store exposed films away from strong light sources and contact with sharp objects. Move the remaining empty spool to the take-up spool compart- ment.

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