Hasselblad 70490533, 70380554, 70480542, 70480522, 70480532, 70380534, 70480533 Multi-shot, Shot mode

H4D

  Multi-shot

The H4D multi-shot capability is available with the H4D-50MS product. Multi-shot provides a capture mode where four sepa- rate images are saved that are captures of the same object with the sensor offset by one pixel between the shots. The resulting image shows ultimate color definition and eliminates unwanted moiré and artefacts in studio type stills photography.

To make a multi-shot capture, you must work tethered to a ­computer and have the Hasselblad software Phocus running. From the capture menu simply choose the capture type “multi- shot”. Multi-shot images are saved as 3F raw files directly into the capture destination folder of Phocus. Please see the Phocus user manuals for full instructions.

The technology behind the multi-shot is high precision piezo controlled movements of the sensor in pixel sized increments. Four separate shots are taken in succession (one for each color, but with green captured twice for extra sharpness) that are then combined into a single, high-resolution image. Images taken in multi-shot mode will be sharper and contain more detail than single-shot images. Multi-shot images will also stand up to ­greater enlargement later in production.

In use, it is essential to ensure that there is no movement in either the camera or the subject. Because of this, these methods are only suitable for tripod/camera stand use for studio-like environ- ments, technical shots, product shots, architectural subjects and similar.

Download the H4D MS datasheet from the Hasselblad website for a full description.

This image was taken in both 1-shot and 4-shot mode to illustrate the increase in quality that the 4-shot mode produces. The 4-shot image produces finer details and completely lacks the color moiré that can appear in such very small details.

'1-shot' mode '4-shot' mode

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