Hasselblad 3034216 user manual Reproducing skin tones and other difficult colours accurately

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Hasselblad 3F RAW files: Hasselblad 3F image raw files carry full sets of metadata, including capture conditions, keywords and copyright, facilitating work with image asset manage- ment solutions. The files also define the colours in the Hasselblad RGB colour space, removing the need for experimenting with different colour profiles to get optimal colours and the need for selective colour corrections.

DNG workflow: For customers familiar with Photoshop and the Adobe Camera Raw con- verter, the 3FR files can be converted directly into 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 image data and enabling final images to reach the customer more quickly. Hasselblad image files carry full sets of metadata, including capture conditions, keywords and copyright, facilitating work with image asset management solutions.

FlexColor workflow: FlexColor 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 3FR RAW files generated by the CFV. FlexColor runs natively on both Macintosh and Windows platforms 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

reproducing skin tones and other difficult colours accurately.

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Contents English, version N T E N T S Congratulations on your new Hasselblad CFV Reproducing skin tones and other difficult colours accurately General Introduction Computer system requirementsBefore you start General overview Menu can be displayed in one of seven different languages Parts, components & control panel buttons Ready light indicator Databus connectorsFireWire connector Battery not supplied Battery retaining catchPowering the digital back To attach a batteryTo remove a battery FireWire connectionShooting/image storage modes Selecting the current mediumCFV can store captured images in three ways See Selecting the Current Storage Medium for detailsUsing compact flash memory cards Working with an ImagebankRemoving a card Working with a Hasselblad ImagebankConnecting to a computer Tethered to a computerRemoving from a computer Shooting with FlexColor runningWhite Bal Media Browse Storage Settings GeneralSee later sections for more comprehensive information Setting the menu language Menu ShortcutsOrganizing your work with batches Navigating media and batchesBatch list Creating new batches Using Instant Approval Architecture Standard Instant Approval workflowReading and changing the approval status Browsing by approval statusSetting the default status Deleting by approval statusBasic image browsing Choosing the current batchZooming in and out Zooming in for more detailThumbnail views Choosing the Preview mode Preview ModesUsing the histogram Full-details modeStandard preview display UnderexposureFull-Screen Mode Battery-saver modeOverexposure indicator Deleting images − general Transferring / Copying images − generalTransferring to a computer Transferring to an ImagebankMenu system overview Navigating the menu systemMenu structure Entries of the main menu Language To set the ISOWhite balance To select a preset white balanceMedia To set the browse filter using the menus BrowseStorage To delete a single image Select Main Menu Storage DeletePress  to open the Delete dialog Asked to confirm the delete. Press OKDeleting several images from a batch To delete several images from a selected batchSetting by using the navigator button or ExitButton to cancel Deleting several images from a selected mediumTo delete several images at once Select Main Menu Storage Delete. See alsoFormat To format mediaOK button to cancel Press the Menu buttonDialog. Press  to open the Copy dialog ButBatch To create a new batchDefault APPR. Level To change the default status assigned to each new imageSettings Main Menu Settings User Interface Entries of the User Interface MenuSetting the options under the User Interface menu Proceed as followsMAINMENUSETTINGSCamera Model setting variationsExposure Cable For use with 503 CW modelsAll Hasselblad EL models Shutter Delay Setting Camera model and optionsExposure Time Capture SequenceConnectivity diagram Press  to select Capture Sequence Setting Capture SequencePress  to open the Capture Sequence menu Press OK to confirm all the settings Press either the or button to make an Initial Delay settingPress Start to set the sequence running This setting Use Selecting an interfaceCamera Disk  About boxMAINMENUSETTINGSDefault To reset all settingsSelect the Main Menu Settings Default entry Press the OK button and then the Exit to returnPortable units TTL function 503CW onlyCleaning the CCD Infrared Filter Basic cleaning procedureCleaning with an E-Wipe Cleaning the housingsEquipment care, Service and Guarantee Technical specifications Image storagePage Sweden Product number Denmark