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