Hasselblad H2 user manual Congratulations

Congratulations!

Welcome to the flagship of the H System. The H2 builds on the H1, adding the ability to utilize the latest advancements in digital backs, increased mobility, integrated power, and improved image quality. The H2 is the most advanced digital or film medium format photography plat- form on the market today, and a worthy addition to the famed Hasselblad line.

The specifications and capabilities of the H system exceed the demands of most photogra- phers. This allows the system to expand and develop. It’s one of the reasons that so many pro- fessional photographers around the world are discovering, or re-discovering, the creative and professional possibilities provided by the Hasselblad system.

The H system is the result of the most intensive technical development programme ever un- dertaken by Hasselblad, the most prestigious medium-format camera manufacturer in the world. It reflects an unprecedented wealth of knowledge and experience tightly interwoven with the latest technological developments that combined to produce an unrivalled world- class creative tool for the discerning photographer.

Hasselblad had its beginnings during the last fifty years of the last millennium. Within twenty years it was present as mankind took the first small step on the moon. Now, Hasselblad makes its own giant leap forwards into the future. A new foundation on which to build, ensuring the utmost in image-quality, handling and versatility resulting from the most reliable and effi- cient solutions to meet photographers’ expectations.

The H system presents a list of features coloured by superlatives. What was once considered optional is now integral. The potential of this outstanding professional equipment straight out of the box is tremendous.

But there is no trade-off in quality for the sake of the latest technology. The three pillars of the Hasselblad reputation remain: Reliability, Versatility, Interchangeability. Stainless steel and aluminium for no-nonsense professional use and durability. Silicon chip control for basic practical support as well as sophisticated facilities to span all demands. A system to trust and build on, that will develop and grow in pace with tomorrow’s discoveries.

The list of features is long, varied and comprehensive. For example: automatic focus with in- stant manual override, dot-matrix LCDs, rapid button and control wheel user interface, inte- gral grip, integral fill-flash, multi-mode exposure metering, TTL flash control, automatic film speed setting with bar code, instant 120/220 interchangeability, integral dark slide, automatic film advance and film wind off, custom imprinting on frame edge including exposure data,

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