Hasselblad H2 user manual Technical specifications, Camera Type

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Technical specifications

Camera Type

Auto-focus, auto-exposure SLR camera with interchangeable magazines, viewfinders and lenses.

Construction

One piece stainless steel shell. Die-cast aluminium internal structure. Tripod sockets (1/4 and 3/8”) and

 

quick coupling tripod plate for rapid mounting.

Lenses

Hasselblad HC lenses with built-in electronically controlled shutter and aperture. Automatic or manual

 

focusing with instant manual focus override. All H2 lenses have been especially designed to meet the

 

exacting requirements of digital photography. Lens shades can be mounted in reverse for transport.

Viewfinders

A 90° reflex viewfinder, providing 100% field of view even when wearing eyeglasses, and built-in

 

multi-mode light metering system. Image magnification 2.7. Integrated fill-in flash with guide number

 

12. Hot-shoe for automatic flash (Metz SCA3002 system / adapter SCA3902). Dot matrix LCD with

 

presentation of all relevant information. Built-in diopter adjustment from –4 to +2.5D.

Focusing

Automatic and manual focusing with electronic focus aid in manual mode. Instant manual focus

 

override. Automatic focusing using passive central cross type phase detection sensor. AF metering range

 

EV 1 to 19 (ISO 100).

Digital functionality

Data imprinting

(with film magazines only)

Film transport

Film format

Film choice

Shutter

Flash control

Flash measurement

Film backs

Exposure metering

The H2 features a number of unique features that support digital backs and provide similar handling and functionality as an integrated digital camera. Information from the digital back can be presented on the camera displays. If supported by the specific back, a histogram can be presented on the camera display after each exposure if desired.

Data is imprinted outside the image area. The user can specify which data is to be imprinted. Data can include any text the user desires, such as exposure data, time and date, the photographer’s name, copyright symbols, etc.

Automatic film advance at approx. 2 frames per second. Multi-exposure capability. Drive modes: single and continuous.

6 x 4.5 cm (actual size 55 x 41.5 mm).

120 and 220 roll film.

Electronically controlled lens shutter with speeds ranging from 18 hours to 1/800 (or 32 sec to 1/800 if a digital back is fitted) of a second including B- and T-mode.

TTL centre-weighted system. Can be used with the built-in flash or a wide variety of flashes compatible with the SCA3002 (Metz) system using adapter SCA3902. Film speed range ISO16 to 6400. Flash output can be adjusted for fill-in purposes independent of ambient light.

The H2 has a built-in measurement system that measures flash light from non-TTL flashes, such as studio flashes.

Interchangeable film backs with film insert for both 120 and 220 film types. Automatic film length setting. Built-in curtain type, dark slide. Automatic wind to frame one and wind off. Multi-mode data imprinting outside image area. Features Barcode recognition.

Multi-mode exposure metering using 90° reflex viewfinder. Metering options are: spot (diameter 7.5

mm), centre weighted, and average. Metering range at f/2.8 and ISO100: Spot: EV2 to 21. Centre-

weighted: EV1 to 21 Average: EV1 to 21.

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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 20s Autofocus setting, single Single setting Shot mode160 ISO/ASA Average FramesExamples +0.7 EV ‘aperture priority’ modeSecond EmptyBy pressing Drive button on grip Direction depends on user settingBy pressing AF button on grip Flash / Control Lock button / Exit Shutter release buttonAF button / on / SEL Drive button / Save / EnterFilm wind-off button AE-L buttonUser button UP buttonEV correction adjustment button Eyesight correction adjustment wheelEXP button Integral ergonomic grip Pixel based LCD user interface Camera BodyCarrying strap Rechargeable battery gripBatteries 5, 6, 7 Charging the battery Battery chargerAttaching the battery to the camera Rechargeable battery grip generalViewfinder screen Rechargeable battery grip precautionsPC-connector Accessory connectionViewfinder Parts & Components Eyepiece adjustmentAttaching and removing the viewfinder Rubber eye cupLenses Parts and components Depth-of-field calculation Infrared focus settingsStop down /depth-of-field Focus aidCF Adapter Film Magazines LCD illumination button LCD panelChange up button Change down buttonMagazine settings lock Darkslide indicatorDarkslide key Film tab holderBattery replacement BatteryOperation Attaching and removing the magazineFilm speed setting / Barcode Magazine settingsFilm length/number of frames Frame counter setting Data imprint settingLow-battery symbol ExampleBeeper Film loadingFilm wind off Unloading a filmDigital Photography Instant user interface Ixpress CFHDirect shooting to Adobe DNG Three modes of operation and storageFlexColor and workflow Colour refinement new colour handling conceptIxpress C digital backs and 3rd party digital backs Ixpress CFExposure Control Light MeteringMetering method Light metering and exposure controlExposure method Press Save Drive button to retain the settingSelecting metering method Reach M Manual 2bAutomatic 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 buttonTer speed setting as confirmation of the setting With the camera in active modeExposure compensation General Functions Quick adjust wheel ProfilesManual focus PowerStandby Autofocus override in Manual mode Manual focus mode3Autofocus Single ShotManual override in autofocus mode Autofocus modeContinuous Single DriveMulti exposure with film magazine only Profiles Pre-set profiles feature the followingMaking 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 SettingsMirror Up/ Delay sequence = Self timer settingMirror goes down / Mirror remains up Bracketing Vation Bracketing settingButton on the Bracketing screen, then Off AF button Interval Interval settingCustom options Settings / Custom Options3 Step 5s 10s 15s 30sBracketing AF drive lens in MF or AF Clockwise Counter clockwiseHalf press Always Off On OffCamera Ext flash Off Direct Half pressYes enables the display No disables the display Exp reset SavedCustomizable button function list Image Info film magazines only Imprint type settingImprint type Text Text setting / Profile name changingSo, to write and store the characters, proceed as follows Changing text an example Date & Time Date & TimeSystem Status System StatusFlash General To access the controlsIntegral flash Colour temperature full flash 000 5,600º K1EV 50% Flash measure of separate flash unit Separate flash unit connection and useTo use flash measure Proshade Optional AccessoriesFocusing screen HS-grid 3043310 Battery Grip Rechargeable 3043348Focusing screen HS-standard 3043305 HMiAppendix Glossary of Terms Roll film Quick saveStandard exposure Main screenTrue exposure True exposureLight metering method sensitivity distribution Automatic exposure P & Pv Mode≈ 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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