Introductory overview | Hasselblad 70480532, 70380554, 70480542

H4D

Introductory overview

Navigating to batches and media.

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Creating new batches

The BATCH screen.

The blue frame around a folder tells you that it is the Current Batch.

Batch name

Date the batch was created Current batch capacity

The MEDIA screen.

Displays information about the Current Medium

Medium-type icon (Compact Flash)

Medium name

Current remaining capacity on medium

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Hasselblad 70480532, 70380554, 70480542, 70480522, 70490533, 70380534 Introductory overview, Navigating to batches and media

Contents

H4D-60 H4D-50 MS H4D-40 H4D-31 N T E N T S Flash /strobe 117 Medium Format digital capture advantage Welcome to Hasselblad An impressive lens line H4D features in abundanceTwo modes of operation and storage True Focus Accessories Instant Approval ArchitectureHasselblad’s unique natural colors Phocus Computer system requirements H4D models Temporary restrictions − Fall / Autumn Live Video functionality is not enabled GB CF card holds 60 images on average GB CF card holds 75 images on average Controls and displays General overview ON.OFF PROFILES/ESC button White balance IAA rating Storage medium Drive Battery statusOptional White balance Daylight Centre weighted Shutter speed setting Metering method settingExposure method indication Focus Assist LED Flash LED For details See under Sensor unit − introduction Buttons and controls − details Format button Rear control wheelAE-L button UP button EV correction adjustment button Eyesight correction adjustment wheelAudio feedback EXP button ‘Quick save’ half- press shutter release button Saving settings changes on the grip  Modular design Camera Body Fitting and removing a battery Rechargeable battery gripBattery charger ‘battery’ in this manual Rechargeable battery grip general Charging the battery Battery life 11, 12 Reserve lithium-battery gripRechargeable battery grip precautions Following precautions should be followed Power Battery status rechargeable battery onlyStandby PC-connector Accessory connectionViewfinder screen Protective base plate Viewfinder Parts and components - HVD 90x & HV 90x-II Eyepiece adjustmentAttaching and removing the viewfinder Rubber eye cup Lenses Nation with CF Adapter optional accessory Parts and components Infrared focus settings Stop down / depth-of-fieldFocus assist 10, 11 HCD lenses were formulated for use with the smaller size Autofocus override in Manual mode Manual focus modeManual focus Autofocus Continuous Manual override in autofocus mode Autofocus mode setting True Focus and Absolute Position Lock Focus setting is approximately 2.5m Activated by shutter release button True Focus retained True Focus  Extremely accurate light metering Light Metering Exposure Control Light metering and exposure control Press Save ISO/WB button to save the settingISO & White Balance button Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Flash, Fluorescent and Tungsten Metering method Centre Weighted CentreSpotExposure method Selecting metering method Automatic Exposure A, S, P, Pv Manual Exposure M‘+ 0.7’ above the scale in the display, as in illustration See later section on Exposure compensation Locked setting, the aperture and shutter speed become AE- L button 3, 4, 5section under Flash . The AE-Lbutton can H4D Exposure compensation/Quick Adjust Exposure compensation facility, for both manualPress the +/- button on the viewfinder Profiles Making a profile Profiles See section Image Info 4.2 for procedure details Using profilesChanging a profile name Proceed as follows Introduction Sensor unit Optimize its use see later section for details Introduction Parts, components & control panel buttons FireWire connector Safety catchDatabus connectors FireWire connector Busy-light Menu button will then confirm the new setting Schematic view of sensor unit menu Menu General sensor unit overview Initial settings Getting started Setting the menu language Capture storage Capture destinationH4D can store captures in two ways Removing a card Inserting a card Formatting Format on sensor unit menuSelect Main Menu Storage Format Tethered to a computer Connecting to a computerShooting with Phocus running Photoshop, for example Getting started White balance / Grey balance setting Settings checkTo set the ISO on the grip To set the ISO on the sensor unit To set the white balance on the grip To select a preset white balanceTo set the white balance on the sensor unit Changes are only displayed on the sensor unit when Button function list for details 3b4b Browsing images Browsing Basic image browsingZooming in and out Zooming in for more detail Thumbnail views Browsing by IAA approval statusViewing modes Preview Modes Choosing the Preview mode Preview ModesHistogram and full details Using the histogram Histogram ModeUnderexposure Even exposure Battery-Saver Mode Full Details ModeFull-Screen Mode Overexposure indicator IAA Using Instant Approval Architecture Standard Instant Approval workflowDetails Interface Sound Setting the default status Default approval statusTo change the default status assigned to each new image Green approved Browsing by approval status Promoted to green or demoted redThere are two ways to set the browse filter Deleting by approval status    Working with batches File storage Navigating to batches and media Introductory overview Using the Year/Month/Day convention When you create a new batch, you assign a name to itOrganizing work with batches Creating a new batch To view batches using the browse controls Navigating batchesExample nine-thumbnail view Deleting images H4D Delete Deleting single imagesSelect Main Menu Storage Deleting several images from a card Deleting several images from a batchTo delete several images from a selected batch To delete several images at once Transferring to a computer Transferring imagesPress  to open the Delete Image dialog Use  and  to select All Red, All Red & Yellow or All Settings User Interface Power DownUser interface menu items Language Setting the options under the user interface menu To reset all settings DefaultCamera About Selecting an option Custom OptionsTilt sensor Menu Ctrl Use with view cameras Navigating the Camera settings Model setting variationsUse with view / large format cameras Flash sync For use with view cameras Shutter Delay Setting Camera model and optionsOptions available for Pinhole and Flash Sync Exposure Time Press either the + or button to select Pinhole Press either + or to make an exposure time setting Capture in the sequence Before the first capture in the sequence Custom settings Interval Settings options Options Self timer optionsText setting General overview of camera menu Symbols used in the illustrations Menu charts generalObvious than the written explanation implies By pressing AF button on grip Self timer, Bracketing, Interval timer, Settings and Drive Self Timer Mirror sequence Mirror Up / Mirror Goes Down Self timer settingMirror goes down = Mirror raised = Bracketing Bracketing setting Interval setting Second 1 hourInterval on’ 1 Custom options Settings / 4.1 Custom Options 10s 5s 15s 30s Self Timer Bracketing Mirror upStep Clockwise Counter clockwise On Off No YesHalf press Always Off Ext flash Camera Off Exit Stay All controls Wheels Off Normal Light meter None 2s 10s 60s Interval time‘light meter’ type Ms 100 ms 200 ms None 25 ms Press the Menu button Customizable button function list Text setting Changing text an example Date & Time 4 System status Turn the front control wheel to access System StatusFollows Press the Enter ISO/WB button on the grip Drive Camera active modeSingle and Continuous Turn the front control wheel to Drive Flash / Strobe General To access the controls Using the integral flashIntegral flash Separate flash unit connection and use Flash measure of separate flash unitTo use flash measure Multi Shot Multi-shot Shot mode  Lens accessories Optional Accessories Proshade V/H 60 HVM waist level viewfinderProshade adapters GIL Global Image Locator HC lens accessories HC lens range Connectivity diagram Appendix  Problems, Equipment Care & Service True exposure True exposureShutter position Open Closed T3 = T1 Time Light metering method sensitivity distribution Automatic exposure P & Pv Mode Interval timer FocusingFocusing screen Accessory connection Shooting mode Sensor dimensionsOperating temperature Sensor size Mpixels 7304 x 5478 pixels Mpixels 4872 x 6496 pixels Hasselblad Natural Color Solution33.1 x 44.2 mm ISO 100, 200, 400, 800 ISO 50, 100, 200, 400 Default Settings Default profile Cleaning the CCD Infrared Filter Care and maintenance of sensor unitBasic air-cleaning procedure / removing the sensor unit Handling and storage Cleaning with an E-Wipe Cleaning using the Hama cleaning fluid and tissuesCleaning the housings Wipes are individually packed wet tissues Equipment Care Problems, Equipment Care & Service I C K I N D E H4D 140