Hasselblad H2 user manual film loading

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13.Rest the magazine retention groove on the magazine sup- port on the camera body ensuring that they are correctly positioned.

14.Swing the magazine towards the camera body and

firmly press into place with a click. If there is resistance, the magazine retaining hook has probably been inadvertently released. Push the magazine retaining latch to the right and inwards simultaneously again to reset it.

15.Remove the top protective cover from the viewfinder screen location by lifting a corner.

16.Remove the protective cover from the viewfinder by depress- ing the viewfinder release button.

17.While holding the viewfinder at a slight angle, locate the front section into place on the front edge of the viewfinder screen recess in the camera body ensuring the central locat- ing lug and databus interface are positioned correctly. Swing the viewfinder downwards and press firmly until it clicks into place. Ensure that both sides of the viewfinder are seated correctly.

18.Point the camera at a smooth toned area. Turn the eyesight adjustment dial until you achieve optimum sharpness of the markings on the viewfinder screen.

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The camera is now complete. If you press the ON.OFF button A for half a second, the camera will activate. If the camera enters STANDBY mode (the LCD screen will show the H2 symbol only), reactivate it by press- ing the shutter release button B halfway (or the ON.OFF button).

You can now explore the menus, buttons, control wheels, etc observing the changes on the LCD on the grip as well as the LCD in the viewfinder.

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19. Fold out the film holder key.

120. Turn the key counter-clockwise 90° and withdraw the film

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holder completely. (Remove the protective slip from the

 

internal battery compartment if necessary)

21. Place an empty take-up spool in the upper spool holder

2122by pushing one end of the spool against the sprung spool retaining arm to engage the stud in the spool end. Position the other end of the spool over the fixed stud in the holder.

Rotate the spool a little if necessary until clicks into position.

22. Completely remove the retaining paper band from a new roll of film and place it in the lower spool holder in the same manner as the empty spool. Ensure you do not place the new film spool the wrong way around! See diagram for correct orientation.

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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 EmptyDirection depends on user setting By pressing Drive button on gripBy 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 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 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 magazineMagazine settings Film speed setting / BarcodeFilm 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 buttonWith the camera in active mode Ter speed setting as confirmation of the settingExposure compensation General Functions Quick adjust wheel ProfilesPower Manual focusStandby Autofocus override in Manual mode Manual focus mode3Autofocus Single ShotAutofocus 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 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 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 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 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