Hasselblad H2 user manual Three modes of operation and storage, Direct shooting to Adobe DNG

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Three modes of operation and storage

Optimum portability and image storage are critical for the profes- sional photographer. The Ixpress CFH offers a free choice of the portable CF card storage, the flexible FireWire drive, or tethered operation with extended, special capture controls. With these three operating and storage options, the photographer is able to select a mode to suit the nature of the work in hand, whether in the studio or on location.

Direct shooting to Adobe DNG

Hasselblad has partnered closely with Adobe to make its new products fully compatible with Adobe’s raw image format DNG (‘Digital NeGative’), bringing this new technology standard to the professional photographer for the first time. The DNG file format enables raw, compressed image files to be opened directly in Adobe PhotoShop. This allows photographers to operate quickly and efficiently, reducing the “downtime” taken to process im- age data and enabling final images to reach the customer more quickly. Hasselblad image files now carry a full sets of metadata, including capture conditions, keywords and copyright, facilitat- ing work with image asset management solutions. For specialist photographers the full productivity and creative freedom offered by Hasselblad’s FlexColor workflow software is also available via importing the DNG file.

FlexColor and workflow

FlexColor is the software that is included with Hasselblad digital backs. It offers an image processing workflow with the highest degree of control for the studio photographer. In tethered operation tools like live video and overlay masking help bring productivity to advanced set composition. The newest FlexColor version allows the photographer to manipulate colour temperature and compare image details across multiple images for precise image selection. FlexColor works on the basis of the raw DNG files generated by the Ixpress CFH.

FlexColor runs natively on both Macintosh and Windows comput- ers and is licensed to allow you to provide free copies for all your co-workers and production partners.

Colour refinement – new colour handling concept

Colour management solutions have in the past imposed limitations on professional digital photographers, particularly when captur- ing various skin tones, metals, fabrics, flowers etc. To combat this, Hasselblad has developed a new, powerful colour engine in its FlexColor workflow software. With one camera set up, the new optimised colour engine produces reliable out-of-the-box colour without gradation, with skin tones and other difficult colours reproduced accurately.

Instant Approval Architecture

As an integral part of Hasselblad’s digital solutions the H2 is front- ing the Instant Approval Architecture from the split second of capture: Limitless digital image capture loses some of its potential if the photographer cannot quickly review and select the best im- ages to present to the client. Building on the success of its Audio Exposure Feedback technology, Hasselblad has created Instant

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Contents Manual V1/English for camera firmware version 9.1.0 or later N T E N T S Congratulations  What’s in the box Illustration shows the H2 with a Hasselblad CFH digital backFlash 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 160 ISO/ASA Autofocus setting, single Single setting Shot mode20s Average FramesExamples Second ‘aperture priority’ mode+0.7 EV EmptyDirection depends on user setting By pressing Drive button on gripBy pressing AF button on grip AF button / on / SEL Shutter release buttonFlash / Control Lock button / Exit Drive button / Save / EnterUser button AE-L buttonFilm wind-off button UP buttonEyesight correction adjustment wheel EV correction adjustment buttonEXP button Camera Body Integral ergonomic grip Pixel based LCD user interfaceRechargeable battery grip Carrying strapBatteries 5, 6, 7 Attaching the battery to the camera Battery chargerCharging the battery Rechargeable battery grip generalRechargeable battery grip precautions Viewfinder screenAccessory connection PC-connectorViewfinder Attaching and removing the viewfinder Eyepiece adjustmentParts & Components Rubber eye cupLenses Parts and components Stop down /depth-of-field Infrared focus settingsDepth-of-field calculation Focus aidCF Adapter Film Magazines Change up button LCD panelLCD illumination button Change down buttonDarkslide key Darkslide indicatorMagazine settings lock Film tab holderOperation BatteryBattery replacement Attaching and removing the magazineMagazine settings Film speed setting / BarcodeFilm length/number of frames Low-battery symbol Data imprint settingFrame counter setting ExampleFilm wind off Film loadingBeeper Unloading a filmDigital Photography Ixpress CFH Instant user interfaceFlexColor and workflow Three modes of operation and storageDirect shooting to Adobe DNG Colour refinement new colour handling conceptIxpress CF Ixpress C digital backs and 3rd party digital backsLight Metering Exposure ControlLight metering and exposure control Metering methodSelecting metering method Press Save Drive button to retain the settingExposure method Reach M Manual 2bTing. Note that the appearance of a +/- symbol on the grip Automatic Exposure A, S, P, PvAE- L button Metered area reads ‘Zone 8’ Metered area beyond film rangeWith the camera in active mode Ter speed setting as confirmation of the settingExposure compensation Quick adjust wheel Profiles General FunctionsPower Manual focusStandby 3Autofocus Manual focus modeAutofocus override in Manual mode Single ShotAutofocus mode Manual override in autofocus modeContinuous Drive SingleMulti exposure with film magazine only Pre-set profiles feature the following ProfilesMaking a profile Using profiles Changing a profile nameAdvanced Features Self timer options Bracketing options General overview Camera menuSelf timer Bracketing Interval timer Settings There are four main functionsSelf 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 setting IntervalSettings / Custom Options Custom optionsBracketing AF drive lens in MF or AF 5s 10s 15s 30s3 Step Clockwise Counter clockwiseCamera Ext flash Off On OffHalf press Always Off Direct Half pressExp reset Saved Yes enables the display No disables the displayCustomizable 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 To access the controls GeneralColour 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 Optional Accessories ProshadeFocusing screen HS-standard 3043305 Battery Grip Rechargeable 3043348Focusing screen HS-grid 3043310 HMiAppendix Glossary of Terms Standard exposure Quick saveRoll film Main screenTrue exposure True exposureAutomatic exposure P & Pv Mode Light metering method sensitivity distribution≈ 2% Technical specifications Camera TypeInterval timer External dimensions Body Problems, Equipment Care, Service & Guarantee Copyright Victor Hasselblad AB & Hasselblad A/S Sweden Denmark
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