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H4D

Hasselblad A/S

Hejrevej 30, DK - 2400 Copenhagen,

Denmark

Victor Hasselblad AB

Box 220, SE - 401 23 Göteborg,

Sweden

12.2010 - UK v6

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Contents

H4D-60 H4D-50 MS H4D-40 H4D-31 N T E N T S Flash /strobe 117 Welcome to Hasselblad Medium Format digital capture advantage H4D features in abundance An impressive lens lineTwo modes of operation and storage True Focus Hasselblad’s unique natural colors AccessoriesInstant Approval Architecture Phocus Computer system requirements H4D models Live Video functionality is not enabled Temporary restrictions − Fall / Autumn GB CF card holds 60 images on average GB CF card holds 75 images on average General overview Controls and displays ON.OFF PROFILES/ESC button Drive Battery status White balance IAA rating Storage mediumOptional White balance Daylight Centre weighted Metering method setting Shutter speed settingExposure method indication Focus Assist LED Flash LED See under Sensor unit − introduction For details Buttons and controls − details Rear control wheel Format buttonAE-L button UP button Eyesight correction adjustment wheel EV correction adjustment buttonAudio feedback EXP button Saving settings changes on the grip ‘Quick save’ half- press shutter release button Camera Body  Modular design Rechargeable battery grip Fitting and removing a batteryBattery charger ‘battery’ in this manual Charging the battery Rechargeable battery grip general Reserve lithium-battery grip Battery life 11, 12Rechargeable battery grip precautions Following precautions should be followed Standby PowerBattery status rechargeable battery only Accessory connection PC-connectorViewfinder screen Protective base plate Viewfinder Eyepiece adjustment Parts and components - HVD 90x & HV 90x-II Attaching and removing the viewfinder Rubber eye cup Nation with CF Adapter optional accessory Lenses Parts and components Focus assist 10, 11 Infrared focus settingsStop down / depth-of-field HCD lenses were formulated for use with the smaller size Manual focus mode Autofocus override in Manual modeManual focus Autofocus Continuous Autofocus mode setting Manual override in autofocus mode Focus setting is approximately 2.5m True Focus and Absolute Position Lock True Focus Activated by shutter release button True Focus retained Light Metering Exposure Control  Extremely accurate light metering Press Save ISO/WB button to save the setting Light metering and exposure controlISO & White Balance button Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Flash, Fluorescent and Tungsten Centre Weighted CentreSpot Metering methodExposure method Selecting metering method Manual Exposure M Automatic Exposure A, S, P, Pv‘+ 0.7’ above the scale in the display, as in illustration See later section on Exposure compensation section under Flash . The AE-Lbutton can Locked setting, the aperture and shutter speed becomeAE- L button 3, 4, 5 H4D Press the +/- button on the viewfinder Exposure compensation/Quick AdjustExposure compensation facility, for both manual Profiles Profiles Making a profile Using profiles See section Image Info 4.2 for procedure detailsChanging a profile name Proceed as follows Sensor unit Introduction Introduction Optimize its use see later section for details Parts, components & control panel buttons Safety catch FireWire connectorDatabus connectors FireWire connector Busy-light Menu button will then confirm the new setting Schematic view of sensor unit menu Menu Initial settings General sensor unit overview Setting the menu language Getting started H4D can store captures in two ways Capture storageCapture destination Inserting a card Removing a card Select Main Menu Storage Format FormattingFormat on sensor unit menu Connecting to a computer Tethered to a computerShooting with Phocus running Photoshop, for example Getting started Settings check White balance / Grey balance settingTo set the ISO on the grip To set the ISO on the sensor unit To select a preset white balance To set the white balance on the gripTo set the white balance on the sensor unit Changes are only displayed on the sensor unit when 3b4b Button function list for details Browsing images Basic image browsing BrowsingZooming in and out Zooming in for more detail Viewing modes Thumbnail viewsBrowsing by IAA approval status Preview Modes Histogram and full details Choosing the Preview modePreview Modes Histogram Mode Using the histogramUnderexposure Even exposure Full Details Mode Battery-Saver ModeFull-Screen Mode Overexposure indicator IAA Details Using Instant Approval ArchitectureStandard Instant Approval workflow Interface Sound Default approval status Setting the default statusTo change the default status assigned to each new image Green approved There are two ways to set the browse filter Browsing by approval statusPromoted to green or demoted red    Deleting by approval status File storage Working with batches Introductory overview Navigating to batches and media When you create a new batch, you assign a name to it Using the Year/Month/Day conventionOrganizing work with batches Creating a new batch Example nine-thumbnail view To view batches using the browse controlsNavigating batches Deleting images H4D Select Main Menu Storage DeleteDeleting single images Deleting several images from a batch Deleting several images from a cardTo delete several images from a selected batch To delete several images at once Transferring images Transferring to a computerPress  to open the Delete Image dialog Use  and  to select All Red, All Red & Yellow or All Settings Power Down User InterfaceUser interface menu items Language Setting the options under the user interface menu Default To reset all settingsCamera About Custom Options Selecting an optionTilt sensor Menu Ctrl Use with view cameras Model setting variations Navigating the Camera settingsUse with view / large format cameras Flash sync For use with view cameras Setting Camera model and options Shutter DelayOptions available for Pinhole and Flash Sync Exposure Time Press either + or to make an exposure time setting Press either the + or button to select Pinhole Before the first capture in the sequence Capture in the sequence Custom settings Self timer options Interval Settings options OptionsText setting General overview of camera menu Menu charts general Symbols used in the illustrationsObvious than the written explanation implies By pressing AF button on grip Self Timer Self timer, Bracketing, Interval timer, Settings and Drive Self timer setting Mirror sequence Mirror Up / Mirror Goes DownMirror goes down = Mirror raised = Bracketing Bracketing setting Interval on’ Interval settingSecond 1 hour Settings / 4.1 Custom Options 1 Custom options Self Timer Bracketing Mirror up 10s 5s 15s 30sStep Clockwise Counter clockwise No Yes On OffHalf press Always Off Ext flash Camera Off All controls Wheels Off Exit Stay None 2s 10s 60s Interval time Normal Light meter‘light meter’ type Ms 100 ms 200 ms None 25 ms Customizable button function list Press the Menu button Text setting Date & Time Changing text an example Turn the front control wheel to access System Status 4 System statusFollows Press the Enter ISO/WB button on the grip Camera active mode DriveSingle and Continuous Turn the front control wheel to Drive Flash / Strobe General Integral flash To access the controlsUsing the integral flash To use flash measure Separate flash unit connection and useFlash measure of separate flash unit Multi Shot Shot mode Multi-shot Optional Accessories  Lens accessories HVM waist level viewfinder Proshade V/H 60Proshade adapters GIL Global Image Locator HC lens accessories HC lens range Connectivity diagram  Problems, Equipment Care & Service Appendix True exposure True exposureShutter position Open Closed T3 = T1 Time Automatic exposure P & Pv Mode Light metering method sensitivity distribution Focusing Interval timerFocusing screen Accessory connection Sensor dimensions Shooting modeOperating temperature Sensor size Hasselblad Natural Color Solution Mpixels 7304 x 5478 pixels Mpixels 4872 x 6496 pixels33.1 x 44.2 mm ISO 100, 200, 400, 800 ISO 50, 100, 200, 400 Default Settings Default profile Care and maintenance of sensor unit Cleaning the CCD Infrared FilterBasic air-cleaning procedure / removing the sensor unit Handling and storage Cleaning using the Hama cleaning fluid and tissues Cleaning with an E-WipeCleaning the housings Wipes are individually packed wet tissues Problems, Equipment Care & Service Equipment Care I C K I N D E H4D 140