CFV 50c User manual (EN)
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1. Exposure time Quality Storage Settings About Tip When changing large differences in exposure time it is more practical to use the Flash Sync cable method See Camera Connectivity in this manual Image format Profile Image format Profile FILE STORAGE Photo Martin Schubert Hasselblad Masters STORAGE pm Create new folder 4 Fm oo f Delete From Folder iy Folder 1000800 i 3 Format Card Delete 1 image Storage includes three entries Create new folder Delete and Format CURRENT FOLDER SELECTION You can re direct new captures to a selected folder for storage instead of the latest folder created 1 Enter Browse mode 2 Zoom out use the ZOOM out button to reach the Folder View 3 Navigate to the desired folder use the Navigator and zoom in and return to the Standard Preview 4 In this way the newly selected folder becomes the current folder so all new captures will now be stored there instead Mm CREATE NEW FOLDER MENU gt STORAGE gt CREATE NEW FOLDER gt gt All new captures are automatically stored in the current folder until directed Create new folder A otherwise A newly created folder automatically becomes the current folder ES 1 Press MENU 2 Navigate to STORAGE 3 Navigate to CREATE NEW FOLDER dialog 4 The CREATE NEW FOLDER dialog allows folder naming The first three digi2. Settings are made entering the CFV 50c menu using the but tons on the unit When tethered some settings are available in Phocus We hope you enjoy working with the CFV 50c The results will prove you made the right choice Insert photo Frank Meyl Hasselblad Master 2012 Mm COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Final image storage and correction reguires a certain minimum standard regarding computer capabilities Large image files reguire a high performance computer with plenty of memory advanced graphics capabilities and a recent operating system In most cases you will want your computer to include a FireWire 800 400 connector which will enable you to load images directly from the camera To load images stored on the removable compact flash card you could instead use a compact flash card reader but we still recommend FireWire for maximum flexibility Mm CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER To connect to a computer attach a FireWire cable from the FireWire port on a computer to the port on the side of the CFV 50c Ensure the orientation of the plug is correct When you are connected to a computer the following applies The CFV 50c will take power via the FireWire cable if it is available not all computers can supply power notably PC lap tops This will help conserve the battery power e When using a Thunderbolt to FireWire adapter ensure you select the correct setting see p 27 in this manual Settings gt Service gt Tethered power
3. mA amp MU gt Confirm by pressing OK Display button e You can choose to customise the P button for immedi tate access to Format IS0 White balance Exposure time Quality Storage Settings About Format Card Are you sure SETTINGS Photo Bryn Griffiths Hasselblad Masters SETTINGS SETTINGS gt USER INTERFACE Mm LANGUAGE MENU gt SETTINGS gt USER INTERFACE gt LANGUAGE Language choice is retained but can be changed at any time Choose between English German French Italian Spanish Japanese Chinese Korean Press MENU Navigate to Settings Navigate to User Interface Navigate to Language NOA to A Na Mm SOUND MENU gt SETTINGS gt USER INTERFACE gt SOUND Volume level of all sounds and the option of key click and Exposure warning sounds can be selected Press MENU Navigate to Settings Navigate to User Interface VAR RON Ba M DATE amp TIME Press the ZOOM button to step through options Navigate to Sound the navigate to the options Press the ZOOM button to step through options Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT MENU button Tip If the CFV 50c has been set to a lan guage you don t understand a rent ed back for example see section in Appendix for solution Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT MENU button Volume Key Click Exposure warning MENU gt SETTINGS gt USER INTE
4. SETTINGS so White balance Exposure time Quality ISO White balance Exposure time Quality Storage Settings About gt ISO Sets the light sensitivity of the sensor White Balance Sets the colour temperature to match the light source Exposure Time Sets the appropriate setting to match the selected lens shutter speed exposure time Quality Allows option of RAW only or RAW JPEG per capture Also allows profile sRGB Adobe 1998 Create new folder Allows extra file folders for better workflow Delete For single or multiple deletion of images Format Used to format CF cards for optimum use User interface Sets menu language sound date amp time and display Custom Options Sets options regarding P Button show preview mark overexposure etc Camera Accesses the individual settings requirements for the various Hasselblad V system models as well as for view camera large format use Service Accesses save log data default settings firm ware update tethered power and firewire speed About Provides serial number firmware revision and focus calibration information Mm OVERVIEW OF NAVIGATING MENU AND SETTINGS Navigating the menu and accessing the settings on the CFV 50c are achieved by pressing the appropriate buttons surrounding the display Note that some of the buttons are modal and so have dual functions which is indicated by the designation that
5. a folder for amazing quality RAWs are retained of course for your final masterpieces Digital Lens Correction applied at the file editing stage takes a discerning look at any colour aberration distortion and light fall off however minor which is inherent in any lens anywhere and resolves the situation automatically Capture rate is about as fast as you can crank the handle This is the product that some V series owners have been waiting for a long time in order to leave the analogue world behind and move on into top flight digital quality For others it is the chance to have a foot in both the analogue and the digital worlds for the optimum of choice Versatility with a capital V is perhaps the word that sums up this product best we know you are going to be satisfied certainly damage it irreparably When storing separated from the camera always ensure you use a protective cover As is the case with all electronic devices pay extra care when working in damp environments and avoid damp conditions for storage In keeping with Hasselblad s modular design philosophy the CFV 50c is an independent component It can be attached to a large format view camera see later section in this manual for both tethered and untethered use With untethered use the management of captures is han dled by the CFV 50c In tethered use captures are handled and stored by the computer and can be visually checked in Phocus immediately
6. MENU gt SETTINGS gt CUSTO DTIONS gt DISPI AY OFF nekt WI VU gt OE I Ii gt gt CU IU HAEN 2 L LAT UTI Power Off Sets the amount of elapsed time before the display is turned off See Power Modes section prepare in this manual for further details Aspect Ratio Show Preview OPTIONS 10 sec 20 sec 30 sec 60 sec e Power Off MENU gt SETTINGS gt CUSTOM OPTIONS gt POWER OFF Sets the amount of elapsed time before the back turns itself off completely reguiring a re a start Show Preview OPTIONS 30 min 60 min Never Mark overexposure MENU gt SETTINGS gt CUSTOM OPTIONS gt MARK OVER EXP Though a histogram shows you when some of your pixels are overexposed it does not tell you which ones In a shot with many bright areas it can be hard to Know whether the key parts of your image are just bright or completely overexposed To help you find them the H5D can provide an overexposure indicator which shows precisely which areas of your shot are overexposed i e pixels that are at maximum brightness causing loss of detail When 1 Press MENU gt SETTINGS gt CUSTOM OPTIONS gt enabled the overexposure indicator flashes the overex MARK OVEREX posed pixels from black to white 2 Select On or Off by pressing the ZOOM or e You can choose to customise the P button for immedi button tate access to Mark overexposure 3 Save the selection option by pressing EX
7. retaining catch will now return to the safety position To remove a battery 1 Depress the battery retaining catch C and slide the bat tery over it D It will then be freely removed FireWire connection 1 Connect a FireWire cable between the FireWire port on the CFV 50c and the FireWire port on the computer You do not need to attach a battery with a FireWire connection E ON OFF BUTTON With a fully charged battery fitted keep the ON OFF button until the LED is illuminated A Hasselblad logo splash screen will appear on the display followed by an audible signal This signifies that the CFV 50c has beeen activated The CFV 50c will enter standby mode after the preset time to save the battery Keep the ON OFF button depressed again to turn the CFV 50c off An audible signal will be heard again to confirm this If the situation allows change the Time Out and Power Down settings to reduce battery consumption Save battery consumption by turning down the brightness and or contrast of the display using the Items on the MENU gt SETTINGS gt USER INTERFACE gt DISPLAY menu You can also save battery consumption by changing the Display Off Sleep Power Off settings The Hasselblad 555ELD 500EL ELM and 500 553 ELX models also reguire a Battery Adapter optional accessory 3054668 for untethered use The Has selblad ArcBody might also reguire a Battery Adapter at certain extreme settings See Camera Con
8. View When zoomed in you can select the area of interest by using the navigation button A smaller inserted overview of the capture at 100 displays the position of the enlarged area with a blue frame While zoomed in navigate the blue frame with the navigator button to view other areas of interest for checking Standard Preview displays the full frame partially covered by the information bar at the bottom 9 Thumbnail View displays an overview of your work so far and helps to find specific shots Selection of specific images highlighted by a blue frame is made by the navigation button Folder view displays the list of folders saved The highlighted folder is the current folder and contains the images you were browsing Navigate to another folder and then zoom in to reveal its contents if desired e ZOOM OUT mm 105HASBL 13 0826 mm 107HASBL 13 08 28 mm 108HASBL 13 08 28 mm 109HASBL 13 08 28 Zoomed View Standard Preview 9 Thumbnail View Folder View ZOOM IN o e You can customise the smooth zooming on or off in the Custom Op tions menu Animations 32 M LIVE VIEW Live View This feature is useful for accurate focusing composition checking depth of field etc It is activated by the P button 1 Firstly program either the P button to Live View Tip for a short cut to program the P Button press MENU and next the P Button Button P 2 Set the camera to B mode and attach a lockable cable
9. ap pears closest to that particular button when navigating For example the MENU button also acts as a SAVE or EXIT button ac cording to dialogue requests To take another example the VIEW DISPLAY button will activate the spirit level function but is not indicated accordingly because it requires a long press These variations are all mentioned in the relevant sections mode In this example the Menu button acts as the Exit button and the Display button acts as the OK button according to the Here is an example of the necessary steps to take to make a setting change in this case Sound The actions are illustrated in full here to clearly describe the procedure The procedures later on in this manual are described and illustrated in an abbreviated manner so it wise to study this full description first HASSELBLAD D sama i Press the MENU button to access the menu from the regular image display User interface Custom options Camera Service White balance Exposure time Quality Storage Settings About Press the up or down V arrows on the Navigation button to access Settings The highlight on the menu item indicates selection of that par ticular item 089 Volume Key Click Exposure warning Press the up A or down V arrows to highlight User Interface Press gt on the Navigation button to access Sound g gt Pre
10. back then you are inserting it correctly Press the card another couple of millimetres firmly into place 5 Close the slot cover and slide it to the right to lock it M REMOVING A CF CARD 1 Open the CF card slot cover 2 Press the release button B a little way in and then release it so that it extends a little out from the slot 3 Press the now extended release button all the way back into the unit again Some force is reguired As you do this the card will be pushed out a few millimetres 4 Grasp the card and pull it away from the unit 5 Close the slot cover shut again Mm CF CARD TIPS 1 All CF cards should be formatted in the CFV 50c before 4 Do not remove a CF card from the CFV 50c if the ready first time use even if the CFV 50c is already able to read light is blinking All files on the card may become cor it This will enable the CFV 50c to use the card more effi rupted and conseguently lost if you do so and new for ciently matting may also be necessary 2 You can also use the Format command for the purpose 5 Only UDMA type 4 60MBs or 400x cards or better are of deleting all images on a card This is sometimes faster recommended for CFV 50c use See list in below than using the delete function but it is not as flexible because all data from all batches will always be erased 3 Be aware that formatting will erase all data contained on the target medium so ensure you have backed up all r
11. cable that is connected to the unit EH CFV 50C AND HASSELBLAD 200 SERIES CAMERAS Connection to 200 series cameras depends on whether they are modified or not contact your local Hasselblad Service Cen ter about modification TTL is also possible if the flash strobe unit allows See the appropriate camera manual for further details Please note the difference below unmodified cameras can only use C lenses C CF CFi etc at the C mode setting whereas modified cameras can use C and F type lenses Hi CAMERAS WITH PORTABLE FLASH STROBE UNITS WITH C TYPE LENSES a Connect the flash input sync cable from the sync contact PC connector on the lens to the flash sync IN terminal on the CFV 50c b Connect the flash output sync cable from the flash sync OUT terminal on the CFV 50c to a regular flash sync cable that is connected to the unit c Use the Cmode setting d Shutter speeds faster than 1 90 sec allowed M MODIFIED CAMERAS WITH PORTABLE FLASH STROBE UNITS WITH F AND CF TYPE LENSES a Connect the standard PC flash strobe sync cable from the sync contact PC connector on the camera body to the unit b Use F type or CF type lenses at the F mode setting c Use a shutter speed no faster than 1 90 sec 41 APPENDIX Photo Hengki Koentjoro Hasselblad Masters Hi CLEANING THE SENSOR FILTER If you see dark or colored spots or lines in your images then you may need to clean the outer surface of the CFV 50c s in
12. displays the setting for the current transfer rate Press MENU Navigate to Settings Navigate to Service Navigate to reguired item Press the ZOOM button to step through options Cv PY ew O sa Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT MENU button Display Off Power Off Mark overexp Image orientation Aspect Ratio Show Preview Animations User interface Custom options Camera Service 4 4 g En ne Default settings Reset to default settings EE 43 DISP Save logdata Default settings B gt Firmware update B gt Tethered power Firewire speed EXIT Select this option when using a Thunderbolt to FireWire adapter Save logdata Default settings B gt Firmware update B gt Tethered power Firewire speed EXIT Select this option when using other configurations than a Thunderbolt to FireWire adapter ABOUT The About box displays which firmware version is present so you can see if you have the latest which can be downloaded from the Hasselblad website The serial number is also dis played in case Hasselblad Support need to know it for any eventual problem solving 1 Press MENU 2 Navigate to About ISO White balance Exposure time Quality Storage Settings About Mm PREVIEW MODES Use the Display button to cycle through the available pre Two additional screens also available accessible from t
13. e The destination medium and location are controlled from Phocus Mm WARNINGS AND RESTRICTIONS lf you want to power the CFV 50c from a PC laptop as opposed to a Macintosh laptop you must ensure that the FireWire port on the computer is capable of supplying power Please note the following Most recent Macintosh computers are compatible both desktops and laptops Most recent desktop PC computers are compatible Most laptop PC computers are not compatible but can be modified in many cases e Keep the CFV 50c and computer equipment away from moisture wherever possible If the CFV 50c becomes wet disconnect from power and allow it to dry before attempting to operate again Always take great care when you remove the CFV 50c for cleaning as the exposed CCD sensor protective filter is vulnerable to damage e Keep all cables connected to or from the CFV 50c and computer out of the way where they cannot be tripped over E FIRMWARE UPDATES If you have registered your CFV 50c you should automatically receive e mail informing you of the latest developments Oth erwise you are advised to make regular checks regarding firmware updates When updating you should also study the accompanying Release Notes or Read Me files where you will find details about improvements developments and changes Mm USER MANUAL This user manual is primarily designed for on screen PDF reading to exploit search tools etc However there is
14. filter Always be very careful not to touch or scratch the surface of the filter when it is ex posed Replace the protective cover whenever the CFV 50c is not mounted on a camera Databus connectors For digital communication with certain camera models CF card cover Protective cover for CF card slot Sensor plane index For physical focus measurement in critical close up work FireWire port For computer connection Flash sync and power connector ports Ports for Flash sync Winder CW and EL Cameras as well as external power adapter Protected behind a rubber cover Hi ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE CFV 50C When both attaching and removing the protective cover as well as attaching and removing the CFV 50c to the camera slide the locking button A Avoid trying to just snap the CFV 50c or protective cover into place without using the button Mm POWERING THE CFV 50C The CFV 50c requires power either from the battery 7 2V Sony InfoLithium L type NP F550 for example or from a computer via a FireWire cable To attach a battery 1 Firstly ensure the battery is fully charged see user appro priate manual for battery and charger 2 Position the battery as in the illustration 3 Press the battery towards the camera A This automati cally depresses the battery retaining catch Slide the bat tery into the final position B ensuring the contact prongs on the camera are inserted into the battery The battery
15. of protective case or camera bag is advised for trans portation Loss Hasselblad eguipment is much sought after and you should take obvious steps to prevent theft Never leave it visible in an unattended car for example Separate and specific camera insurance cover should be con sidered by professional users SERVICE Return your eguipment to a service centre for occasional checking and preventive maintenance to ensure optimal reliability You can easily keep a check on service intervals by looking under Info in the menu If your eguipment is used constantly and intensively regular periodic check ups are recommended at one of the Hasselblad Authorized Service Centers They have the expert staff and specialised eguipment necessary to ensure that your eguipment remains in perfect working order CAUTION e Keep all equipment and accessories out of the reach of small children Do not place heavy objects on the equipment e Do not use the batteries except as specified e Use only the batteries specified for use Remove the batteries when cleaning the equipment or if you in tend to leave the eguipment unused for a long period e Take particular care when working with strobe studio flash units to prevent damage to eguipment and personal injury Do not attempt to open the CFV 50c e Keep the CFV 50c and all other computer equipment away from moisture If the CFV 50c becomes wet disconnect from power and allow it to dr
16. probably the view you will use most often It displays a preview of your most recent capture and basic information about the settings This preview also enables you to navigate the menu system See Simple description of menu items for details 30 Mm HISTOGRAM TYPES There are three types of histogram representation available Histogram and Full details Combined histogram and Histogram mode Histogram and Full details Combined Histogram Histogram mode In Histogram and Full details mode In Combined Histogram mode the you can read a list of camera set RBG channels are represented to tings plus see the histogram and in show individual distribution against the background a darkened preview a luminosity histogram of the image The setting details are stored with the capture file so you can also refer to them in Phocus and other applications E HISTOGRAM MODE EXPOSURE LEVEL The histogram provides a graph that indicates the total number of pixels at each brightness level with brightnesses going from black on the left to white on the right It is a valuable tool for evaluating captures A well exposed shot usually has a full range of levels while under and overexposed shots tend to show levels con centrated at the left or right part of the scale respectively The histogram is only an indicator that should be interpreted there are several situations in which a bad histogram will match an exposure that could
17. release Note 500 C M and older have a lever that can keep the shutter release de pressed 3 Activate the B mode 4 Press the chosen P button The display will now show a live image 5 _ The CFV has an autoexposure function in Live View but you can also use the aperture to change exposure level Note the lens must be stopped down 6 _ lurn off Live View by pressing the same P button again and deactivate the B mode ZOOMING IN LIVE VIEW 1 Press on the Zoom Button 2 Acursor appears to select the chosen area for magnification 3 Move the cursor by the Navigation Button to target the par ticular area required 4 When the cursor is located correctly press on the Zoom Button again The display now presents an image at 100 magnification which can be scrolled using the Navigation Button Before focusing After focusing 5 Press on the Zoom Button to return to full screen view Be aware when working untethered that Live View makes greater demands on battery consumption than normal opera tion 33 CAMERA CONNECTIVITY Photo Bara Prasilova Hasselblad Masters Connectivity diagram This diagram illustrates the situation regarding V system cameras and the connection reguirements according to model All cables illustrated here are supplied 500 C CM 501 C CM 503 CX CXi CW Battery Adapter 3054668 SWC SWC M L required for portable use 903 SWC Optional a
18. 2N IN RE 3 Navigate to User Interface O the first menu entry F 4 Navigate to Language 6 the first menu entry 5 Press the ZOOM button to step through options until you see your preferred language 6 Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT MENU button LE Sound gt ARAFAH IS Date amp Time P gt Em B Display P M TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CFV 50c Sensor type Sensor dimensions Pixel size Image size RAW file format JPEG Shooting mode Color definition ISO speed range Longest exposure time Color management CF storage capacity Storage options Acoustic feedback Software Tethered operation Platform support Host connection type View camera compatibity Power supply Operating temperature Dimension WxHxD Weight Camera support Phocus for Mac and Windows included Adobe Photoshop Lightroom included Supported in Phocus by Hasselblad and Hasselblad Tehtered plug in for Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Macintosh OS x10 5 or later Windows XP Vista Windows 7 from version 2 8 64 bit only Windows 8 All Hasselblad V System cameras manufactured since 1957 2000 cameras and 201F with C lenses only 202FA 203FE and 205FCC camera types need a minor camera modification to use F FE lenses The ArcBody is not compatible SWC M and newer can be used but has limitations on image quality due to lens design not being suitable for digital capture All other cameras with Hasselblad V i
19. HASSELBLAD CFV 50c USER MANUAL v2 HASSELBLAD CONTENTS mn lt gt ma an 3 3 F S S YH INTRODUCTION 4 File Storage 20 Live View 33 Computer system requirements 5 Storage 21 Change Language 34 Warnings and restrictions 5 Folder 21 Temperature Warning 34 Firmware updates 5 Delete 21 Camera Connectivity 34 OL i Format 22 Flash Strobe 39 efore you start Settings 29 Hasselblad Capture Files 7 Appendix 42 Language 24 Y inati eanin Capture destination 7 ind 24 g anguage change seus Date amp Time 24 Ted i l Battery Life amp Battery Warning 44 sld a Technical Specificati 45 Getting Started 9 KO DA TONG echnical Specifications Equipment Care amp Service 46 Buttons Parts amp Components 10 P Button 25 Battery 11 Display 0ff 25 Powering the CFV 50c 11 Power Off 26 On Off button 11 Mark Overexposure 26 About this manual CF Cards 12 Image Orientation 26 f This manual describes how to work with the Navigating the Menu 13 Aspect ratio Hasselblad CFV 50c digital back only Please re Oe iW Ment 14 Show preview 27 fer to previously published manuals for details Camera 27 concerning older or discontinued Hasselblad Menu 15 I 97 eguipment and firmware 11 1 About 28 The manual explains specific practical aspects ISO setting 18 A p of operation and control the menu system White Balance Setting 18 Previews Browsing amp Live View 29 and suchlike It is assumed that reaso
20. IT Menu button e Image Orientation Button P Tilt ee ispla MENU gt SETTINGS gt CUSTOM OPTIONS gt IMAGE ennn ORIENTATION To n awi h Image orientation Sets the viewing orientation of captures when they appear gry in Phocus Also avoids unintentional orientation changes AL Show Preview when the camera is pointing straight up or down for _ SLA example Settings can be locked at OPTIONS Auto Lock at O degrees Lock at 90 degrees Lock at 180 degrees and Lock at 270 degrees e Aspect Ratio MENU gt SETTINGS gt CUSTOM OPTIONS gt ASPECT RATIO 5 Press the ZOOM button to Button P Aspect Ratio selects either Full or Square Crop of the files select Full or Square Crop Display Off 1 Press MENU 6 Save the chosen selection Mn 2 A by pressing EXIT MENU Image orientation 2 Navigate to Settings button E Aspect Ratio 3 Navigate to Custom Options mm i A EX 4 Navigate to Aspect Ratio OPTIONS Full Square Crop e Show Preview 5 Save the chosen selection Ym MENU gt SETTINGS gt CUSTOM OPTIONS gt SHOW by pressing EXIT MENU Display OFF button Power Off PREVIEW Mark overexp Selects whether a preview appears after every exposure OPTIONS On Off spect Ratio SE e You can choose to customise GELL 7 Press MENU the P button for immeditate ac 2 Navigate to Settings cess to Focus check This will adjust the preview to 100 3 Navigat
21. RFACE gt DATE amp TIME Year The CFV 50c has an internal clock that keeps track of the date and time This informa Month tion is used to mark each shot with the date and time at which it was taken It is also used to label folders with the date on which each folder was created See note about keeping the internal battery charged to maintain Date and Time settings Press MENU Navigate to Settings Navigate to User Interface Navigate to Date amp Time Wo A WN gt Navigate to reguired item to select it 6 Press the ZOOM button to step through options 7 Save the chosen selection by press ing EXIT MENU button Day Hour Minute Time amp Date settings on the CFV which are included with your capture files and batch labels are updated automatically through a FireWire Phocus connection These set tings are retained for about two consecutive weeks by a small rechargeable cell that is automatically recharged by the main battery or FireWire with regular use If problems occur charge the cell by leaving the CFV ON for approximately 12 hours 24 Mm DISPLA mba mba ad Cc I IC FD INIT i CEI II VIF Wij gt SF fil NEN IN IF IW mar LL This setting controls the level of Contrast and Brightness both on a scale of 1 10 on the display Usually you should leave this set to the default level of 5 however in some viewing environments and or with some types of images you may wish t
22. a sufficiently wide left margin to allow one sided print outs to fit an ISO standard ring binder if required Please note that the format is A4 to conform with the most common standard Therefore if printing out to US Letter format or similar please ensure you select Fit to Printable Area in the page scaling dialogue Mm BEFORE YOU START Please see below for items included with delivery Please ensure that all the items noted on the accompanying packing information have been supplied and are correct If anything is missing or seems faulty in any way then you should contact your Hasselblad dealer immediately Please keep purchase details and the warranty in a safe place Become familiar with the various parts and components Leave protective covers on as much as possible and avoid touching glass surfaces and inserting fingers into the camera body Hasselblad cameras have a robust construction and are capable of withstanding fairly rough treatment but neverthe less are precision instruments and will serve you longer if treated with respect from the beginning Protection cover Focusing screen Protective case 3054560 3042264 CF Flash card Es Vi es Flash output sync cable Grey cards E wipes CFV FireWire cable 1006720 Exposure cable EL Exposure cable 503 Flash input sync cable Software and Adobe 1006721 1006719 1006722 Lightroom DVD The Hasselblad 555ELD 500EL ELM and 500 553 ELX models reguire a Battery Adapter opt
23. articular area 5 Press the MENU button to exit the menu system and keep the setting Calculations then take place automatically so that the following shots use the area chosen as the new white balance standard Using this method you can also read off the screen what the color temperature of the light source has been judged to be in degrees Kelvin NAFFRIII AACAIT I Mm EXPOSURE TIME rr V po VN IDI KP INK nn I ar ym i WI ml Exposure time is set in accordance with the already deter mined shutter setting Increments from are 1 8 second or faster Press MENU Navigate to EXPOSURE TIME Press the ZOOM button to step through the settings Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT MENU but ton A WN Exposure time can also be set on the CFV 50c when tethered via Phocus Mm OUALIT VAN a AI ITY MII J gt CALI A L y Image format offers a choice between the creation of RAW only files or simultaneous RAW JPEG files from each capture Profile offers a choice between an sRGB or an Adobe 1998 profile for JPEG captures IMAGE FORMAT SETTING 1 Press MENU Navigate to Ouality Navigate to Image Format Press the ZOOM button to step through the available options PY amp wyp Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT MENU button White Balance Shot screen appears after test capture to illustrate the area chosen for white balance cal culation ISO White balance
24. asselblad factory Contact your Has selblad dealer or Hasselblad Service Center for assistance Hi BATTERY LIFE amp BATTERY WARNING Battery life is dependent on a number of variable factors and therefore cannot be exactly predicted If the camera is left in the active state for long periods for exam Na ple then the battery will naturally become exhausted much faster Adjusting Display Off to activate sooner will help HASSELBLAD A low camera battery state is indicated by a symbol on the display and in addition an audible signal sounds and obvious measures should be taken M TEMPERATURE WARNING sas a Many rapidly taken captures make heavy demands on the TI DZS HASSELBLAD processor in the CFV 50c which in turn produces heat This particularly in combination with high ambient temperature gt can result in noise in the image files To prevent this the CFV s E 50c displays a warning icon when the temperature rises Critical Temperature At ca 60 C a warning dialogue appears signifying that the CFV 50c is temporarily shutting down to allow it to cool 43 E CHANGING UNKNOWN LANGUAGE SETTING If the CFV 50c has been set to a language you don t understand on a rented back for example you can navigate to your preferred language by following the actions and appearance in the illustrations here 1 Press MENU 150 2 Navigate to Settings the fifth menu entry from des RERE the top
25. be perfect for the intended ef fect and vice versa Look at the histogram examples and the explanations below EVEN EXPOSURE A histogram display that is spread across the full range indicates a likely good ex posure There may still be a few pixels at the extremes indicating a few spectral highlights and saturated shadows but this is often normal in a good exposure UNDEREXPOSURE A histogram display that is concentrated on the left with few pixels elsewhere indi cates a likely underexposure Many details will be lost in the shadows OVEREXPOSURE A histogram display that is concentrated on the right with few pixels elsewhere indicates a likely overexposure Many details will be lost in the highlights Mm BROWSING In Browse mode use the left or right arrows on the navigator button to browse captures in a folder Zoom out to Folder View if you want to select another folder to browse You can also browse when at a specific histogram setting where the graphs and information remain reflecting the new images e You can customise the smooth scrolling on or off in the Custom Options menu Animations 31 In Histogram mode the individual RBG channels are represented to show a comparitive display Even exposure EN IE Underexposure Overexposure Mm ZOOMING IN AND OUT There are four views in Browse mode Zoom in by using the Zoom in out button Zoomed View is reached by zooming in from the Standard
26. ccessory 905 SWC Some limitations regarding image quality apply Cable free in some instances See user manual for details operation Modified 202FA 203 FE 205 TCC 205 FCC With F type lenses and CF type lenses at F mode setting 555 ELD Battery Adapter 3054668 500 EL ELM efe 9 required for portable use 500 553 ELX Optional accessory 503 CW Exposure cable 503 CW Phocus required for Phocus control remote control Winder CW of 503CW Winder CW NOTE only these cameras combinations can be con trolled from Phocus Exposure Cable EL reguired 500 EL ELM for Phocus control of EL ELM 500 553 ELX and ELX use Battery Adapter 3054668 reguired for portable use Optional accessory 555 ELD Battery Adapter 3054668 CFV 50c reguired for portable use digital back Optional accessory 2000 FC FCM 2003 FCW With C type lenses only 201F 203FE Cmodesetting 205 TCC FCC Flash input cable always reguired ArcBody May reguire a Battery Adapter 3054668 at certain extreme settings Optional accessory FlexBody Any view camera with Hasselblad V System adapter Note Shift settings are not recommended on cameras with wide angle lenses and a short lens to image plane distance E g the ArcBody 35 SETTINGS gt CAMERA EM CFV 50C AND HASSELBLAD V SERIES CAMERAS The various models in the Hasselblad V series have various ca
27. destination is the location to which new captures are saved and from which you can browse Choice is normally automatic but a manual selection is also possible in some cases When untethered a compact flash card is automatically selected e When tethered captures are automatically saved directly to the computer hard disk See Phocus user manual about how to select or create a new storage folder PHOCUS Phocus is the capture processing and file manage ment application aimed primarily at Hasselblad 3F file handling Phocus Mobile offers remote viewing and control when shooting tethered while Phocus Ouick offers a very rapid and simplified file process ing capability Phocus allows the extraction of the most detailed files from the world s most advanced cameras to your desktop in a profes sional and efficient manner Phocus works the way that photographers work and provide serious photographers with a well thought out and intuitive workflow designed to provide maximum power and options with a minimum of effort Phocus produces ground breaking new levels of image guality and technical precision and when combined with the world s finest optics and image sensors the result is exactly what you would expect from Hasselblad sim ply stunning image guality FEATURES IN PHOCUS Ultimate Image Ouality Hasselblad Natural Color Solution HNCS e Sophisticated lens corrections for H and V system lenses Specialized Tools Ph
28. e JPEG files are not only 1 4 resolution they are also HNC profiled so you can print straight from Hi INTRODUCTION The captured image is temporarily stored internally on a CF card or externally via a FireWire connection onto a computer hard disk When tethered to a computer you can remotely make captures using Phocus with some Hasselblad V system models acessories see later section in this manual and the Phocus user manual for further details As the CFV 50c is a purely electronic device attention to power supply is vital When working untethered it is there fore important to plan battery loading battery replacement to ensure continued workflow Likewise image storage is limited and appropriate steps should also be taken when planning a shoot When attaching and removing the CFV 50c pay particular at tention to the image sensor area The sensor itself is covered and protected by a glass IR filter but take great care when handling If you need to clean the filter see later section for specific details When storing separated from the camera al ways ensure you have replaced the protective cover If you scratch or mark the filter in any way it will show up on every shot Replacements are expensive so treat the glass surface with at least as much care as you would a lens The sensor it self is not accessible for any kind of cleaning or maintenance by a user Do not attempt any such action as you will almost HASSELBLAD a ea
29. e to Custom Options 4 Navigate to Show Preview 4 Press the ZOOM button to select On or Off 26 e Animation MENU gt SETTINGS gt CUSTOM OPTIONS gt ANIMATION 5 Press the ZOOM button to Animation selects the behaviour of previews on the display select when browsing and zooming 6 Save the chosen selection Press MENU by pressing EXIT MENU button Navigate to Settings Navigate to Custom Options A WN gt Navigate to Animatiopn SETTINGS gt CAMERA Selects the particular camera in use to ensure the correct exposure synchronisation See Cam era Connectivity chapter for complete information SETTINGS gt SERVICE M SERVICE SaveLogdata saves a log file on the CF card Default Settings resets all settings back to factory settings See the Appendix in this manual for a detailed list of the default settings Firmware update Download the latest firmware update for the sensor unit from the Hassel blad website Unzip the file first and then transfer the cim file to a CF card Insert the card in the camera and navigate to Firmware update The sensor unit will then automatically update Tethered power offers options when using a Thunderbolt to FireWire adapter for example on a MacBook Pro This particular configuration does not supply enough power to the camera from the computer so in this case the Battery option should be selected Select Host for all other configurations Firewire speed
30. e would require a ca 30 sec setting etc or for optimum ease of use as well as security the recommendation is b Use the supplied Flash input sync cable By connecting this cable from the flash terminal on the lens to the Flash sync IN terminal on the back you can bypass the need for any specific long exposure time settings on the back A Hasselblad ELD model illustrating the adapter and battery in use 38 FLASH STROBE Photo Joseph Goh Hasselblad Masters TETHERED studio computer TETHERED portable laptop UNTETHERED portable CF card STUDIO FLASH STROBE tethered Standard flash strobe sync cable Flash input sync cable Flash output sync cable Laptop desktop computer ALL CAMERA MODELS Standard flash strobe sync cable FireWire cable Laptop computer 500 C CM 501 C CM 503 CX CXi CW 555 ELD 500 EL ELM 500 553 ELX SWC SWC M 903 SWC and 905 SWC Standard flash strobe sync cable 500 C CM 501 C CM 503 CX CXi CW 555 ELD 500 EL ELM 500 553 ELX SWC SWC M 903 SWC and 905 SWC Flash strobe connection for CFV 50c digital backs Please note the different ways of connecting the various camera body CFV 50c flash computer combinations In particular notice the importance of the correct connections when using a FireWire link directly to a desktop computer in com bination with studio flash strobe The Flash input sync cable Fla
31. eguired files beforehand M RECOMMENDED CF CARDS WaMAsmpa a TT fu 3 6 Ensure you format all previously unused cards in the CFV 50c before use for optimum performance Do not remove a CF card from the CFV 50c if the ready light is orange All files on the card may become corrupted and consequently lost if you do so and new formatting may also be necessary NAVIGATING THE MENU Photo Bryn Griffiths Hasselblad Masters BASIC OVERVIEW OF MENU amp SCREENS The menu is structured in a manner similar to very many digitally controlled personal devices and should be familiar to most Once the menu is accessed navigation selection and confirmation are made by the various buttons beneath the display The first screen presents the main divisions ISO White balance and Quality for rapid access while working followed by Storage Settings and About Create new folder Xu oe EXPOSURE TIME QUALITY DeleteFromFolder Folder 1000800 De oe i d Delete image Format Card ve Are you sure STORAGE Button P K SETTINGS BASIC DESCRIPTION OF MENU ITEMS By using the buttons on the control panel you can navigate down through the various levels in the menu Below is an overview of the setting options available ISO White balance Exposure time Quality Storage Settings About STORAGE so White balance Exposure time ettings About
32. ence setting SWC For use with the 903 SWC and 905 SWC models not recommended for critical use Make an SWC setting PLEASE NOTE Due to the mechanical design of the SWC pressing the exposure release button too slowly may cause a faulty capture with a magenta cast Either press the button much more distinctly or alternatively change the setting from SWC to Flash sync and use the Flash input sync cable to connect the lens to the CFV 50c 200 For use with modified 202 203 and 205 models together with F lenses CF lenses in F mode Only these three mod els can be modified for cable free compatibility with the CFV 50c Please contact your Hasselblad dealer for further informa tion lt Make a 200 setting lt A Flash sync input cable should not be used All exposures times including the B setting function correctly without having to alter the Exposure Time setting Do not use a winder at rapid sequence setting 500 For use with 500C CM 501C CM and 503 CX CXi CW models lt Make a 500 setting 37 View Large Format cameras For optimum use the CFV 50c can also be used with view cameras with the appropriate Hasselblad H adapter and cables The exposure time set on the unit sets the maximum length of exposure The default setting is 1 8 sec and this is the setting that can be kept for all exposures from 1 8 sec through 1 2000sec However this setting should be changed in accordance with the time reg
33. etween each method also allows the use of the B setting However see exposure special note CFV 50c with all camera models on following page concerning long exposures Initial delay Controls the amount of time reguired to elapse before the first exposure Count Controls the total number of exposures reguired Model setting variations See Phocus user manual for further details Look in the list below for the camera model you are using and make the appropriate settings change Do not forget to change the setting if you change camera model Winder CW Exposure Cable 503 For use with 503 CW models j e Make a Winder CW setting 4 Af e If you want to control the camera from Phocus connect the Exposure cable 503 be tween the CFV 50c and the Winder CW as in the illustration Do not use the winder at rapid sequence setting Hasselblad 503CW plus winder CW ELD Battery Adapter For use with ELD models Make an ELD setting lt AB setting exposure can be made by choosing the Bulb in the Exposure Time setting Only the single shot function A or AS mode camera settings should be set on the camera Rapid seguence shots are not possible lt Use a Battery Adapter optional accessory 3054668 to provide the necesssary extension beyond the motor housing of the EL models for battery attachment It is attached to the CFV 50c in the same man ner as a battery and the battery itself is then attached to t
34. frared IR filter In most cases the careful use of compressed air will be adeguate though if you use canned com pressed air read the instructions very carefully before use to avoid spraying impurities or even ice on the filter Sometimes however small particles will get stuck to the surface of the IR filter reguiring for a more thorough cleaning involving either fluid or wipes 1 If compressed air did not remove all the problems on the filter then use an E wipe 2 Tear at the notch to break seal Remove E wipe from its packaging and fold the tissue to match the width of the IR filter 3 Apply firm pressure using two or three fingers at the edge of the wipe to ensure an even firm contact with filter surface Wipe the surface in one unbroken motion 4 Finally check if the IR filter has been properly cleaned either by visual inspection or by mounting the CFV 50c to a camera and making a test capture If further cleaning is needed repeat cleaning procedure If you still see spots on your shots after you have cleaned Do not use same side of the e wipe twice as you might re the outside of the infrared filter then you may have dust apply any particles removed in the first pass either on the inside of the IR filter or on the sensor itself However never attempt to remove the glass filter you will probably ruin the sensor if you do so If dust manages to get between the IR filter and sensor it can only be removed at the H
35. ght For general outdoor use in direct sunlight Cloudy For general outdoor use in cloudy weather Shade For general outdoor use in shady locations out of direct sunlight Flash For general indoor use when using a normal flash strobe system Fluorescent For use when using fluorescent lighting strip lights Tungsten For use when shooting indoors under standard tungsten B lamps Manual For a manual setting M WHITE BALANCE SETTING NUMERICAL VALUE SETTING Manual setting allows a specific numeral setting Press MENU Navigate to White Balance Use the Navigator to access the dialogue Press the ZOOM button to select the desired numerical setting MM Re 8 Rn Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT MENU button Use the ZOOM button to step through until you reach Manual White balance Exposure time Quality Storage Settings About ISO White Bal Quality Storage Settings About White Balance settings are technically not necessary for 3F 3FR files because raw format files contain all the information required for correction in Phocus and or other software regardless of the original color tem perature of the light source or color temperature set ting on the CFV 50c at the time of exposure However if you intend to shoot RAW amp JPEG or use Phocus Phocus Quick for JPEG production and plan to deliver or print the JPEG files directly then you should make a White Balance setting 9 Man
36. he view modes which are Histogram preview by pressing the up and down arrows on the navigation button e Standard preview Shows a preview image surrounded by a display of a few Combined Histogram important settings Note that the information covers some Shows a preview image overlaid with a histogram display of the image Go to Full screen mode to see whole image ing the three components red blue and green e Histogram Histogram and full details Shows a preview image overlaid with a histogram Shows a preview image overlaid with both a histogram and camera setting details e Full screen preview Shows the preview only with no frame or settings information Note that the display mode can also be changed when the camera is tethered to a computer Histogram and Full details and Combined histogram are accessed by firstly navigating to Histogram mode by pressing the Display button and then pressing the up or down arrows A or V on the Navigation button Histogram and Full Details Standard Histogram and Full screen preview modes are accessed by pressing the Display button Combined Histogram Full screen preview Standard preview The standard preview displays infor Full screen preview displays the full mation described below format view without distractions M STANDARD PREVIEW The Standard Preview display is the one shown when you first turn on the camera and is
37. he adapter as in the illustration All Hasselblad EL models 36 ELX Exposure Cable EL For use with 500EL ELM and 500 553ELX models Make an ELX setting The Exposure Cable EL supplied should be connected Rapid seguence shots are not possible Use a Battery Adapter optional accessory 3054668 to provide the necesssary extension be yond the motor housing of the EL models for battery attachment It is attached to the CFV 50c in the same manner as a battery and the battery itself is then attached to the adapter as in the illustration All Hasselblad EL models except ELD Pinhole For use with lenses cameras with no shutter Intended primarily for use in a studio environment where complete darkness can be achieved and exposures made accordingly for light painting etc In this mode the CFV 50c uses the exposure time as well as other reguired stages in a capture seguence set in the Capture Seguence dialog The CFV 50c can be triggered from Phocus see later section for full description of Capture Seguence settings procedure Flash sync For use with un modified 200 series models together with C lenses in C mode an ArcBody a FlexBody or view cameras fitted with a Hasselblad adapter lt Make a Flash sync setting lt A Flash sync input cable should be used All exposures times including the B setting function correctly without having to alter the Exposure Time setting Do not use a winder at rapid sequ
38. imensional subjects Slight green and magenta casts are also caused though these can be removed digitally in Phocus The Hasselblad 555ELD 500EL ELM and 500 553 ELX models require a Battery Adapter optional accessory 3054668 for untethered use The Hasselblad ArcBody might also require a Battery Adapter at certain extreme settings The adapter unit consists of two connected battery mounting plates It is attached to the CFV 50c in the same manner as a battery allowing the extra mounting plate to be accessible for attaching the battery itself View cameras Lenses with flash sync shutters Any view camera with Hasselblad H adapter Flash sync input cable Host computer with FireWire running Phocus SS Note Shift settings are not recommended on cameras with wide angle lenses and a short lens to image plane distance CFV 50c with ALL CAMERA MODELS Long exposure times 1 8 s and longer in this case can occasion ally produce capture anomalies such as very strong colour casts posterization etc This however is not caused by a fault in the camera or back but by the sensor being exposed to light before or after the main exposure time selected on the CFV 50c back To avoid this situation you can a Increase the setting on the back by approximately 10 20 while retaining the determined shutter setting For example a 5 sec exposure time would require a 6 sec setting on the back or a 25 sec exposur
39. ional accessory 3054668 for un tethered use The Hasselblad ArcBody might also reguire the Battery Adapter at certain extreme settings See page 37 in this manual Optional battery adapter 3054668 Register your CFV 50c for regular news about the latest developments updates news and tips www hasselblad com E HASSELBLAD CAPTURE FILES PHOCUS amp ADOBE APPLE SOFTWARE WORKFLOWS jpeg ee t D Extreme mb i WASSELB LAD BY 60MB s Extreme 60MB s a The CFV 50c captures files and stores them as Hasselblad RAW format files or Hasselblad RAW JPEG formats simultane ously Lossless compression is applied so the actual size of each capture can vary Hasselblad RAW files are initially stored in the 3FR format which is a proprietary Hasselblad format for the temporary storage of captures A 3FR file contains the complete digitized raw image exactly as it was captured by the camera 3FR information requires further computing power typically by way of Phocus to obtain complete development If processed in Phocus 3FR files become Hasselblad 3F files denoted by each file now bearing the suffix fff If processed by other RAW processors the 3FR files are not converted to 3F but can be exported directly to TIFF PSD etc according to requirements However when working tethered which necessitates using Phocus 3FR files are automatically processed and stored in the background on a co
40. ity or liability for loss or damage incurred during or as a result of using Hasselblad soft ware or products Hasselblad Phocus Phocus Mobile and Phocus Quick are trade marks of Victor Hasselblad AB Adobe and Adobe Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc Macintosh Mac OS iPhone iPad and iPod Touch and FireWire are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc InfoLithium is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation Canon Nikon Leica Sony Fuji and Olym pus are trademarks of their respective corporations Qp Card is a trademark of Qp Card AB E Wipe is a trademark of Photosol Inc Copyright 2014 Victor Hasselblad AB All rights reserved 48 HASSELBLAD www hasselblad com CFV 50c User Manual ENG V2 2014
41. load on the App Store Full list available at http www apple com aperture Specs raw html GETTING STARTED Photo Bryn Griffiths Hasselblad Masters BUTTONS PARTS amp COMPONENTS o O On Off button Ready light 6e O MENU EXIT button ED Opens and closes the menu system Also used for various other tasks EXIT BES button for example as you issue commands navigating the menu system HASSELBLAD Pbutton Assignable button to access a specific function Setting is made via Custom Options Navigation button amp A four way rocker button enabling you to browse images as well as navi gate the menu system Zoom in out Selection button 1 A dual function button for preview inspection and menu option selection Zoom in to view close ups of previews for focus checking Zoom out to view several at once and finally to view and select folders and media Also acts as the selection button for value setting Display button G amp D Steps through the various viewing modes of the preview Turns the CFV on and off Indicates CFV 50c s condition GREEN signifies a new capture is possible steady or blinking ORANGE signifies the unit is busy writing to a CF card or sending data for example and so a new capture is not possible RED signi fies a problem an explanatory message will be displayed CMOS and IR filter The sensor is positioned behind a permanently mounted IR
42. mputer appearing as 3F files on the hard disk ready for selective adjustment and export 3FR files stored on a CF card can be processed to completion using e Hasselblad Phocus included lt Adobe Camera Raw Lightroom included Apple Aperture To sum up capture files can be stored as 3FR files on a CF card for later processing in Phocus or other software or they can be stored as 3F files as a result of tethered shooting or 3FR files processed and imported to Phocus In all cases if you keep the original 3FR 3F files you will also retain the possibility of reprocessing them in the future in later versions of Phocus or other software to take advantage of eventual improvements and developments Note that using Phocus is the most comprehensive method The Phocus and Adobe methods can produce almost identical results V lens corrections DAC is not available with Adobe regarding RAW conversion so it is a matter of personal choice regarding which method would best suit your preferred ways of working Alternatively you can use Apple Aperture though you should take note that the benefits of DAC and HNCS etc will be lost in this case Mixed formats Phocus can also process most other capture formats generic and proprietary This means you can include other formats in your normal Phocus workflow if you choose Or if you prefer you can include Hasselblad files in Adobe Apple workflows as stated above Mm CAPTURE DESTINATION The capture
43. nable Exposure Time 19 Preview Modes 30 levels of general analogue and digital photo Browsing 31 graphic knowledge as well as computer skills Quality 19 o are already acquired so these are not dealt 9 with here The CFV 50c is the ultimate choice for those who want to extract the optimum from Hasselbad V series camer as and lenses when when working digitally This excep tional product uses the latest of everything in the world of digital backs regarding materials and firmware Build guality is of course Hasselblad which is legendary CFV gt c Being a Hasselblad product means it is versatile and the CFV 50c is no exception as it easily converts a technical or large format camera into a very convenient and very capable tool as well The key to this superb back is the fantastic CMOS sensor which opens up a new world of possibilities for V series own ers Teamed with Phocus Hasselblad s proprietory image file editor the CFV 50c offers ISO range is an amazing 100 6400 with remarkably little noise even at the most sensitive setting Longest shutter speed is over 34 minutes to provide a solution or to add a creative addition to many situations HNCS Hasselblad Natural Color Solution saves time and secures the job because skin tones or specific product tones are going to be rendered automatically accurately and immediately without any fuss JPEG amp RAW files can be produced simultaneously if you choose Th
44. nectivity When using a FireWire connection you have to press the button as usual for activation but only if the battery remains attached If the connection is FireWire only active mode is instigated automatically The splash screen appears but no audible signal is heard from the CFV 50c There may be an au dible signal generated by the computer however Removing the FireWire connection turns the CFV 50c off immediately also without an audible signal from the CFV 50c Time amp Date settings on the CFV 50c which are included with your capture files and batch labels are updated automati cally through a FireWire Phocus connection These settings are retained for some weeks by a small rechargeable cell that is automatically recharged by the main battery or FireWire with regular use If problems occur charge the cell by leaving the CFV 50c on for approximately 12 hours Hi INSERTING A CF CARD 1 Open the CF card slot cover by inserting a thumb in the recess and then sliding it to the left 2 Behind the cover you will see a slot for the card A anda release button B below the slot 3 Hold the compact flash card so that the connector holes face into the slot and you can read the brand label when you are behind the camera Gently press the card into the slot If you encounter resistance it might be because you are holding the card backwards or upside down 4 Ifthe card can be easily inserted nearly all the way into the
45. nterface Mm DEFAULT SETTINGS Quality Language Sound volume Exposure warning P button Display off Power off Image orientation Aspect Ratio Show preview Animation Tethered power Instant focus confirm 45 EOUIPMENT CARE amp SERVICE EOUIPMENT CARE Hasselblad eguipment is designed to withstand the rigors of professional use in most environments To avoid the possibility of damage however it should be protected from harsh conditions and in particular avoid oil fumes steam humid conditions and dust Extremes of temperature High temperatures can have an adverse ef fect eguipment Avoid freguent and severe temperature changes and be particularly careful in humid environments lf entering damp or humid conditions from dry and cold conditions seal all eguipment in a plastic bag or similar first before entering and then wait until the eguipment has acclimatized to the new temperature before removing Failure to do so can cause condensation internally as well as externally which can lead to problems particularly in regard to the CFV 50c Try to ensure the environ ment or conditions are as dry as possible when storing Dust and grit Take care to prevent dust and grit from getting into your eguipment In coastal areas take measures to protect your eguipment from sand and salt water spray Impact Your eguipment can be damaged by severe physical shocks so practical protective precautions should be taken Some form
46. o increase or za decrease this value A value of 10 provides maximum contrast a value of 0 provides no Contrast contrast a black screen while a value of 10 provides maximum brightness a value of 0 comia provides minimal brightness Lower brightness values require less battery power gt VILA Ti Press MENU Navigate to Settings Navigate to User Interface Navigate to Display Press the ZOOM button to step through options Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT MENU button NA a tw No a SETTINGS gt CUSTOM OPTIONS Buttos P Display Off 150 White balance 3 User Barr Exposure time Custom options Quality Camera Storage Service Settings About Custom Options allows the setting of various options as listed here The setting procedure is the same for these features Press MENU Navigate to Settings Navigate to Custom Options Navigate to required item Press the ZOOM button to step through options Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT MENU button Nm NU NUN gt e PButton Function Button P REN a a ua a Fi DU ae Display Off MENU gt SETTINGS gt CUSTOM OPTI S gt P BUTTON Power Off 5 Mark overexp The P button is a customizable button to rapidly access a variety of functions Image orientation Aspect Ratio OPTIONS Delete image Format card Focus confirm Live View Browse mode Mark over ma exposure e Display Off Button P
47. ocus Mobile Live Video Scene calibration amp reproduction tools Leading edge Moir removal e Highlight recovery shadow fill clarity and dust spot removal tools plus Easy to use interface Extensive customization options for individual workflow scenarios Import Export of Image Adjustments Keywords Work flow settings etc High guality printing Slide show RAW file support for more than 150 DSLR cameras License free software unlimited installations no regis tration issues Any File from Anywhere Phocus allows you to import your files RAW or otherwise and work in the same powerful and intuitive processing environ ment no matter where your files are coming from This means that you can browse all kinds of RAW and non RAW formats Phocus on a Mac supports RAW files from more than 150 cam eras including Canon Nikon Leica Sony Fuji Olympus and so on as well as the most common file formats such as TIFF JPEG DNG and PNG making it easier than ever to work as you see fit not as your camera dictates Ultimate Image Ouality Phocus combines with Hasselblad Natural Color Solution HNCS and digital lens corrections to provide ultimate image quality in every image you create With Phocus the moir that can occur on even extremely high resolution images is effec tively removed automatically and directly on the raw data leaving image guality intact and saving hours of tedious post prod
48. pture seguence reguirements depending on the situation These can involve just a setting or a combination of setting and cable attachment For example a 503CW only needs a set ting but additionally needs a cable if a Winder CW is fitted and exposure via Phocus is desired Eight Hasselblad V models are listed plus the option of view large format camera attachment See chart in this chapter for an overview and the separated descriptions of the various Hasselblad V models below MENU gt SETTINGS gt CAMERA Press MENU Navigate to Settings Navigate to Camera Navigate to reguired item Press the ZOOM button to step through the options Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT MENU button Am RWN gt The exposure time set on the CFV 50c sets the maximum length of exposure The default setting is 1 8 sec and this is Note ii the setting that can be kept for all exposures from 1 8 sec through 1 2000 sec However this setting should be changed in accordance with the time reguired if it exceeds 1 8 sec Capture Seguence in Phocus functions in the same manner as an interval timer It applies only to a motor or winder driv en camera model and Pinhole mode If you prefer you can connect the Flash sync input cable between the lens PC socket and the CFV 50c which allows you to retain the default setting of 1 8 second while still be ing able to use exposure times longer than 1 8 second This Delay Controls the amount of time required b
49. sh output sync cable and FireWire cable are supplied Pay particular attention when using studio flash strobe units in conjunction with a desktop computer Ensure you use the correct configuration to guard against both personal injury and damage to eguipment Standard flash Standard flash strobe sync cable strobe sync cable n y II ee es TT Flash input sync cable Flash output sync cable FireWire cable FireWire cable Laptop computer Laptop computer Modified 202FA 203 FE 205 TCC 205 FCC with F type Modified and unmodified 2000 FC FCM 2003 FCW lenses and CF type lenses at F mode setting 201 F 203 FE 205 TCC FCC with C type lenses C mode setting FlexBody Any view camera with Hasselblad V System adapter Standard flash strobe sync cable Standard flash strobe sync cable Flash input sync cable Flash output sync cable Modified 202FA 203 FE 205 TCC 205 FCC with F Modified and unmodified 2000 FC FCM 2003 type lenses and CF type lenses at F mode setting FCW 201 F 203 FE 205 TCC FCC with C type lenses C mode setting FlexBody Any view camera with Hasselblad V System adapter 40 M FLASH STROBE Various configurations of cables are needed to match the reguirements of various CFV 50c Hasselblad body combinations In addition some modification might be reguired for certain camera bodies Neither of these points however are directly related to CFV 50c use bu
50. ss the Zoom button indicated by the or symbols on the menu list to step through the available choices until the desired one is shown Exposure time Quality Storage Settings About Press gt on the Navigation button to access Settings indicated by an arrow on the menu list to navigate to the submenu screen Press the Exit Menu button to confirm and save the choice as well as return to image view INITIAL SETTINGS Photo Paul Gisbrecht Hasselblad Masters MENU INITIAL SETTINGS ISO White balance Exposure time Quality Storage Settings About Wa ISO SETTINGS ISO kf Press MENU Navigate to ISO Press the ZOOM button to step through the available settings A WN gt Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT MENU button ISO can also be set on the CFV 50c when tethered via Phocus M WHITE BALANCE SETTING PRESETS I ASE II 4 Il LACES GT I DH 7 ALI WEITE RAI AN CE U E 2 VVTI PAL AIN W A WWE I a There are six White Balance presets plus two manual methods of white balance setting to choose from 1 Press MENU 2 Navigate to White Balance 3 Use the ZOOM button to step through the available settings 4 Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT MENU button White balance can also be set on the CFV 50c when tethered via Phocus White Bal Setting Setting description Dayli
51. stem reguirements Custom Options Date amp time Delete Display Eguipment care amp service Exposure time File storage Firmware updates Flash Strobe Folder Format 28 42 26 43 11 29 10 34 12 43 25 24 21 25 46 19 20 39 21 22 47 Hasselblad capture files Image orientation Initial settings ISO setting Language Live View Mark overexposure Menu Navigating the menu On Off button P Button Phocus Power off Powering the CFV 50c Preview Ouality Service Sound Technical specifications Temperature warning Warnings and restrictions White balance setting Workflow Zooming 26 17 18 24 44 33 26 15 13 11 25 26 11 29 19 27 24 45 43 18 32 The information in this manual is furnished for informational use only is subject to change without notice and should not be con strued as acommitment by Victor Hasselblad AB The text in this manual cannot be reprinted or reused without the express permission of Victor Hasselblad AB The images in this manual cannot be reprinted or reused without the express permission of the photographers who took them All text in this manual Victor Hasselblad AB All images in this manual not credited to a specific photographer Victor Hasselblad AB Victor Hasselblad AB assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual Victor Hasselblad AB assumes no responsibil
52. t rather to general flash use See the chart on the following page for details 503CWD or 503CW CFV 50c combination A 503CWD or 503CW CFV 50c combination offers TTL flash control with some slight adjustments As the reflective charac teristics of the digital sensor are different to film surface characteristics for which the TTL function was originally designed this function has to be slightly tricked to perform correctly Proceed as follows Move the film speed selector on the camera so that is becomes approximately 124 f stop higher than the ISO setting on the CFV 50c Therefore for example when the CFV 50c is set at 50 ISO the film speed setting on the camera should read 160 ISO and so on Testing for the most suitable compensation that suits you is recommended M STUDIO FLASH STROBE UNITS WHEN TETHERED TO A DESKTOP COMPUTER If the 503CWD CFV 50c is tethered to a computer that is connected to a regular electricity supply system as well as a studio flash strobe unit that is also connected to a regular electricity supply system generator system then make the following connections instead For your own safety and to protect the electronics in the CFV 50c please ensure you do this correctly a Connect the flash input sync cable from the sync contact PC connector on the lens to the flash sync IN terminal on the CFV 50c b Connect the flash output sync cable from the flash sync OUT terminal on the CFV 50c to a regular flash strobe sync
53. ts are fixed and are automatically incremented for each new folder eT CK The following five characters can be assigned as follows The last character has been selected Use the Navigator to select each character in turn When selected high and is colored blue to indicate that it lighted as blue use the ZOOM button to select the desired character digit can be changed Pressing OK saves the new name and creates the new folder which now becomes the cur rent folder 5 Press OK Display button to save Mm DELETE MENU gt STORAGE gt DELETE Del A cold i Delete allows you to make single or multiple deletes of captures elete From Folder Folder 100D800E Browse to image you want to delete Press MENU Navigate to Storage Delete 1 image Navigate to Delete Navigate to Delete dialogue Press the ZOOM button to step through options Press OK Display button to confirm S SS DY gt ON Ba You will always be asked to confirm e You can choose to customise the P button for immeditate access to Delete each delete operation 21 Mm FORMAT The camera is only able to read and write to storage media that have been formatted correctly New cards sometimes have no formatting or you might want to convert a card that is currently using a format that the camera cannot read In either case you must reformat the CF card Press MENU Navigate to Storage Navigate to Format Navigate to Format dialogue
54. ual WB Capture neutral object of specify color temperature MENU 100 fo WHITE BALANCE SETTING BY USING A GREY CARD There are two ways to make manual white grey balance set tings using a Grey card or Qp card supplied If colour ac curacy is not critical you can use any neutrally coloured area or surface that you judge to be close to a mid grey value concrete overcast sky or even white paper for example It won t be perfect but just try to ensure that it is as neutral as possible in colour value e Make the first shot a grey card Op card close up and then make the adjustment in Phocus for the session e Use the integral white balance from grey card function to make an in camera setting for the session White balance settings are mirrored in Phocus when teth ered MANUAL WHITE BALANCE GREY CARD IN CAMERA SETTING Dad VAN I AAF n Ar RA ARIIIAI 1FRIII O IA LII I DAI ARIS E AA ANRIIIAI JENU gt WH 11E BALANCE gt MANUAL if V A WVI IDI be EOS Ve ALV No 7 VIZ VEY STs IL BK Press MENU Navigate to White Balance Navigate to Manual then press again the Navigation button again so ES Position the central spot in the viewfinder over an area that you consider should be rendered as neutral in color in the image and make a test capture ensure the exposure is approximately correct otherwise you will see a warning message A small rectangle appears on the display marking that p
55. uction work Tethered shooting is also very smooth with Phocus Remote camera controls providing a number of remote functions such as remote focusing live view aperture and exposure time con trols etc Phocus Mobile Phocus Mobile is available for the iPhone iPad and iPod Touch It enables you to connect wirelessly to a computer running Phocus and to remotely browse your high resolu tion RAW JPEG and TIFF images This provides a handy solution for working with clients in the studio enabling each person to view images on an individual iOS device rather than all gathering around a single computer Phocus Mobile also allows users to remotely operate and trigger a tethered camera giving control of many param eters all neatly presented in a virtual camera display This feature is very convenient for remote control of the camera when it s located in a difficult to access position Phocus Mobile is available for free download at the App Store Phocus Ouick Phocus Ouick allows a preview of images from camera to screen at the touch of a button Your original images in RAW format remain on the memory card and can be backed up automatically if you wish Either way you can view and review in Phocus Ouick and still go back later and fine tune your images The perfect combination of ease of use and peace of mind Phocus Mobile is available for free download from the Hasselblad website Phocus Mobile is available for down
56. uired if it exceeds 1 8 sec Times of over 12 minutes can be set If you prefer you can connect the Flash sync input cable be tween the lens PC socket and the unit which allows you to retain the default setting of 1 8 second while still being able to use exposure times longer than 1 8 second This method also allows the use of the B setting MENU gt SETTINGS gt CAMERA 1 Press MENU Navigate to Settings Navigate to Camera Navigate to Flash sync WM AR WN Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT MENU button Although the 903SWC and 905SWC models work in conjunc tion with a CFV 50c the combination is not recommended for critical work in certain instances It is difficult to predict all photographic situations so it is advisable to read the following and make a judgement followed by checking the focus on the preview to see if it matches your expectations The Biogon 38 lens was designed for film use where the unusu ally close proximity of the lens to the film plane was of no con sequence However digital sensors and their protective filters make very different demands on the angle and travelling dis tances of the peripheral rays exiting the rear lens element Grad ual unsharpness consequently occurs towards the edges of the frame particularly noticeable with flat subjects typically copy ing situations 90 shots against building facades etc though these effects will be naturally less obvious with more three d
57. y before attempting to operate again e Always replace the protective sensor filter cover when the CFV 50c is not connected to the camera Never try to remove the glass IR filter from the front of the sensor as this will probably ruin it If dust manages to get between the sensor and the IR filter please contact your Hasselblad dealer for assistance Disposal of Waste Eguipment by Users in Private Households in the European Union This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that BEU this product must not be disposed of with your other house hold waste Instead it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of dispos al will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can dispose of your waste eguipment for recycling please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or the retailer where you purchased the product ALPHABETICAL INDEX CFV 50c About Appendix Aspect ratio Battery life amp battery warning Battery Browsing Buttons parts amp components Camera connectivity Capture destination CF Cards Cleaning Computer sy
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