Contents
Page
Introduction
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50MS & 200MS models also feature
General overview Controls and displays
Index
Computer System Requirements
Firmware Updates
Exposure compensation button  Exposure Display button
PARTS, COMPONENTS, Buttons and Controls Overview
Example
Grip Buttons and Controls
True Focus button
Camera Body Buttons and Controls
Menu / Exit button
Sensor Unit
Lenses
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Information
Display Information − Overview
 SPIRIT Level
Sensor Unit Display and Controls − Overview
 BUTTONS and Scroll Wheels
 GRIP Information
Typical Grip Display
Grip Display − Overview
Second
‘aperture priority’ mode
Viewfinder Display − Overview
Some Examples of Various Viewfinder Displays
Stop Down
Customizable Buttons Function Options
 CREATING a Profile
Camera Configuration in Phocus
Shortcuts
Menu button P1 / P2 setting option access
General
 CARRYING Strap
 RECHARGEABLE Battery Grip
 FITTING and Removing a Battery
 BATTERY Charger
 CHARGING the Battery
 BATTERY Status
 BATTERY Life
 RE-ACTIVATION from Display OFF or Sleep Modes
 POWER Modes
 AUTOMATIC Settings
 VIEWFINDER Screen
 REMOVING and Attaching the Viewfinder
 EYEPIECE Adjustment
 ACCESSORY Connection
 PC-CONNECTOR
 REMOVING a CF Card
 USING Compact Flash Memory Cards
 PROTECTIVE Base Plate
 INSERTING a CF Card
 FORMAT VIA Sensor Unit
 FORMATTING Cards
 FORMAT Button
Do not touch the exposed CCD/filter with your fingers
 CAREANDMAINTENANCEOFSENSOR Unit
 SENSOR Unit Introduction
 REMOVING and Attaching Sensor Unit
 TETHERED to a Computer with Phocus Running
 CLEANING the Sensor Filter
 CONNECTING to a Computer
3FR Jpeg
Plus
Features in Phocus
Phocus
Lenses Focus Modes
 FRONT Lens CAP
 Focusing Distance Calculation
 ATTACHING a Lens
 REMOVING a Lens
 FOCUS Assist
 INFRARED Focus Settings
 STOP Down / DEPTH-OF-FIELD Preview
HCD lenses were formulated for use with the smaller size
 MANUAL Focus
 AUTO / Manual Focus Setting
 MANUAL Override in Autofocus Mode
 AUTOFOCUS Override in Manual Mode
 TRUE Focus
 SINGLE Shot
 CONTINUOUS
Ca.2.5 m
 TRUE Focus and Absolute Position Lock
 TRUE Focus and Camera Handling
 FOCUS Checking in BROWSE, Preview or True Focus Mode
Activated by Shutter Release Button True Focus Retained
Menu Settings Custom Options #
Menu Settings Custom Options
Four True Focus Methods
Activated by AN Assigned Button Manual Focus Retained
Activated by True Focus Button Autofocus Deactivated
Exposure Control
 LIGHT Metering Modes
 ISO & White Balance
 ISO & White Balance on Grip
 MANUAL Exposure M
 EXPOSURE Setting Modes
 SELECTING Metering / Exposure Setting Modes
 AUTOMATIC Exposure A, S, P, PV
 OVEREXPOSURE Indicator
Metered area reads ‘Zone 8’
 AE- L Button
 EXPOSURE Compensation / Quick Adjust
 FIXED Exposure Compensation Setting
Navigating the Menus
Basic Description of Sensor Unit Menu Items
ISO
Sound.
 OVERVIEW of Navigating Menu and Settings on Sensor Unit
Not Saved
 OVERVIEW of Navigating Menu and Settings on Grip
Saved
Previews Browsing
Standard preview
 PREVIEW Modes
 ZOOMING in and OUT
 FULL Details Mode
 FULL-SCREEN Mode
 BROWSING
Sensor Unit Settings
 NAVIGATION
Basic Overview of Sensor Unit Menu
Sensor Unit Menu ISO
 ISO Setting on Sensor Unit
 WHITE Balance Setting on Sensor Unit
Presets
Sensor Unit Menu White Balance Manual
White Balance Setting by Using a ‘GREY CARD’
Image Format Setting
 IMAGE Format
 FORMAT
Settings Storage
Storage
 DELETE
Audio Feedback
Settings
Settings User Interface  SOUND
Sensor Unit Menu Settings User Interface Sound
 DISPLAY
Sensor Unit Menu Settings User Interface Date & Time
Sensor Unit Menu Settings User Interface Display
 DATE & Time
Options 10 sec, 20 sec, 30sec, 60 sec Sleep
Settings Custom Options
Sensor Unit Menu Settings Custom Options P1 / P2
P1 and P2 Button Function
Sensor Unit Menu Settings Custom Options Show Preview
Settings Service
 SERVICE
Sensor Unit Menu Settings Custom Options Image Orientation
 ABOUT
Settings about
Sensor Unit Menu Settings about
User icon
Normal at default setting
Repro at default setting
Grip Menu Settings
System status Drive
 GENERAL Overview of Grip Menu
 SELF Timer
 SETTINGS
Self Timer Setting
Bracketing
Bracketing Setting
Example
Second 1 hour
Interval Setting
Interval
Custom Options on Grip
Settings Custom Options
Delete Grey bal ex Spirit Level Rear Info Screen None
 CUSTOM Options on Grip
10s 20s 30s 60s
Step
Ext flash Camera Off
No Yes
On Off
Half press Always Off
Exit Stay
All controls Wheels Off
Ms 100 ms 200 ms None 25 ms
None 2s 10s 60s Interval time
Normal Light meter
Settings Image Info
Image Info Setting
Settings Date & Time
System Status Disclosure
 DRIVE
Single and Continuous Setting
Camera active mode
Profiles
Making a Profile
Profiles
 CHANGING a Profile Name
 USING Profiles
Flash / Strobe
General
Flash / Strobe
 INTEGRAL Flash
 ACCESS to Controls
Using the integral flash
To use flash measure
 SEPARATE Flash Unit Connection
 FLASH Measure of Separate Flash Unit
Accessories
Connectivity Diagram
HC Lens Range
HVM waist level viewfinder
Optional Accessories
HVM correction lens holder
Optional HC Lens Accessories
Multi Shot
Appendix
H5D-40 H5D-50 H5D-60 H5D-50MS H5D-200MS
H5D Camera Specifications
All models
General
Default Settings ‘DEFAULT’ Profile
True Exposure
Stopped down one stop with True Exposure mode OFF
Mode
Automatic Exposure P & PV Mode
Equipment Care
PROBLEMS, Equipment Care & Service
Service
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