FLASH / STROBE
The H5D can be used together with most flash units in man- | Flash output can be adjusted separately from ambient ex- | |
ual mode. However, to make use of a TTL automatic function, | posure for optimum control. | |
you must ensure the flash unit is compatible with the SCA | Separate flash units can be used in dedicated mode when | |
3002 system. Connection is either by the PC socket or by the | ||
connected to the hot shoe if the back is compatible with the | ||
hot shoe (see warning note below). | ||
SCA3002 (Metz) system using a Hasselblad SCA3902 adapt- | ||
The viewfinder houses an integral | ||
er. This provides a cable free link up for information transfer. | ||
number of 12 and features OTF/TTL flash control. This back is | Flash synchronisation can be set to normal or rear (the be- | |
capable of providing enough illumination for many fill flash | ||
ginning or end of a capture). | ||
functions outdoors as well as simple indoor shots at shorter | ||
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distances. | Please see the relevant user manuals for information regard- | |
| ing separate flash units. |
GENERAL
When using the A or S setting together with flash, the exposure requirements of the camera will dominate which might produce slow shutter speeds indoors, for example, requiring the use of a tripod. If, on the other hand, you select P or Pv in- stead, then a shutter speed of 1/60 or faster is automatically chosen by the camera enabling you to hand hold.
When using flash close up or when using larger aperture settings, remember that the flash unit’s output has a specific minimum duration which might still be too great for correct exposure. Read the back’s output specifications for further infor- mation regarding any potential restrictions.
You can use the flash metering capability with external flash units of all kinds (TTL flashes must be set to Manual mode).
Rear sync is a useful feature used either for effect or to produce a more ‘natural’ look when combining long exposures involving light trails and flash.
When using suitable dedicated backs (compatible with SCA3002), adjustments are made automatically and governed by the settings on the camera. This applies to whether the flash unit is set to TTL or whether it is set to its own integral meter- ing system (A).
Control of either the integral flash unit or separate SCA3002 compatible flash unit regarding the two functions, exposure compensation and shutter sync, is via the grip. The flash measure function can be used for flash units that are not SCA 3002 compatible or for SCA 3002 compatible backs at manual setting.
To change the balance between flash output and camera exposure requirements to produce a variety of effects, use the exposure compensation function. For vari- ous long exposure effects use the sync function. To make flash exposure tests use the flash measure function.
N o t e
Only flash units specially adapted for use with the H5D should be connected to the hot shoe on the camera.
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Do not attempt to connect a flash unit dedicated for use with another camera brand via the hot shoe. The flash unit and / or camera could be damaged.
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If using flash/strobe as the main light source and 1/800s shutter speed, remember to turn off the True Exposure function (Custom Option #13 on grip).
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As with all strobe/studio flash use, very particular attention should be taken to ensure correct connections and general handling practice. Potential dangers might increase when cameras are also connected to electronic peripherals (computers, lighting backs,
etc) and should diminish when IR and similar wireless flash release devices are used.
Victor Hasselblad AB and Hasselblad A/S can accept no responsibility whatsoever for accidents that might occur or damage caused when Hasselblad equipment is used in combination with
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