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1. ISO WB Save ISO WB Save Profiles The profiles feature allows rapid access to pre determined combinations of settings that increase the speed and security of workflow One example might be in a social situa tion where there might be a need for formal outdoor portraiture followed by informal indoor handheld flash assisted wide angle shots both situations requiring very different settings in a stressful environment By predetermining the relevant settings required be forehand for each situation they can be saved collectively as a profile By calling up the profile you can then be assured that all the settings are correct at the press of one button For example you might choose autofocus single bracketing programmed exposure etc for outdoors Once set you would click on the red PROFILES button select a pro file name and press SAVE A new name can be entered for the new profile Outdoors for instance and saved again New settings are made for the indoor shots changing to flash Pv setting etc and the procedure repeated By simply accessing Outdoors or Indoors in the profile list all the relevant settings will be instantly and correctly imple mented to match the situation There are eight profiles Default Full auto Studio Fill flash and four Spare reserved for customization All except Default can be changed and renamed The pre set profiles feature the following Default norm
2. Tip Check the lower text row on the screen for ON or OFF status See note at the beginning of this section regarding the difference between Single and Continuous drive settings In both cases the bracketing function is automatically reset for a new sequence 2 Bracketing x 2 frames options available or 3 frames or 5 frames options available options available 1 3 EV or 1 2 EV or 1 EV or 2 EV or3 EV 2 Bracketing The bracketing function provides an automatic series of captures one at the standard exposure setting Manual or Auto and the others with pre determined deviations in EV from the standard exposure This is particularly useful for images containing a very wide tonal range for example Firstly you make an assessment concerning the number of extra frames required the order in which they should be taken and by how much the EV deviation there should be and the setting made accordingly The first metered exposure Manual or Auto is the EV that determines the calculations for the bracketing sequence Note the difference in operation between Single and Continuous drive settings In Single you must press the shutter release button separately for every separate capture until the sequence is finished e In Continuous you can either maintain the pressure on the button to take all frames without stopping or you can release the pressure on the button and press again to
3. A Rubber eye cup B Hot shoe C Eyesight adjustment wheel There are two different viewfinder models The HVD 90x is for 36x48mm sensor or smaller cameras The HV 90x Il is for the H4D 60 User functions are the same for both models D Exposure compensation button G Flash unit release button E Exposure method mode button H Viewfinder release button F Integral flash unit Attaching and removing the viewfinder 1 While holding the viewfinder at a slight angle and resting it on the top of the camera slide the viewfinder forward until the front locating pin is in position in the recess in the front edge of the viewfinder screen aperture on camera body Press the rear part of the viewfinder firmly downwards until it clicks into place Ensure that both sides of the viewfinder are seated correctly and that it has been firmly attached and locked into position Failure to do so could cause an intermittent malfunc tion if the databus interface connections between the viewfinder and camera body are not positively secured To remove grasp the viewfinder in the right hand and while depressing the viewfinder release button lift the rear of the viewfinder up and away from the camera body Eyepiece adjustment 2 No corrective lenses are needed to adjust the eyepiece to suit most requirements The diopter range is from 5 to 3 5D Eyeglass wearers can rapidly and accurately change the settings according to whether they wish
4. Hone Custom options 4 AE lock at halfpress Off Custom options For Glas O S 5 6 400 EY 13 7 150100 623 Q Interval Exit On Save Be gt 2 frames Interval Off Interval Off Interval options True Focus button function True Focus Custom options 4 Flash ready exposure lock Custom options 24 Show 150 Tes Lustom options EHE ee q4 Aperture b indication Hormal Lustom options Hide E T moder Off Custom options 101 AE L button function AE Lock Custom options aa d Magazine F exposure lock Custom options Focus aid in Half press Lustom options TE Save 4 _ Show F histogram Custom options 4Bracket param in Manual Shutter speed Custom options ie eer 4 Extra mirror x 50 ms Custom options Custom options Settings options Enter uk 2 Settings Menu System status Settings System status PExit Next Body 772 Mag VE 59 Lens 1495 Info Usage Body 9 M 14 ag i 6 6 Lens 13 0 0 Info Yersion 1 0 2 1 0 Focus calib ID 1 131844 Text setting ee __lenter Exit Sel Save x WRY2Z20 51 abcdefg lhi jki mijop Jens Karlssoni Image info Drive ISENE 4 Single gt ES 4 Continuous gt Sc Menu charts general Throughout this manual you will find chart
5. If you find the sensor unit has been set to a language you don t understand a rented camera for example you can use the procedure above to get back to your preferred language just by following the actions and appearance in the illustrations here SanDisk Extreme CompactFlash i UDMA 16GB 45 ve Capture storage The H4D can store captures in two ways 1 Untethered Compact flash card mode In this mode the H4D acts independently of other connections Captures are stored on the internal removable compact flash card The main advantage with this mode is the freedom of cables and extra equipment The main disadvantages with this mode in the field are the battery power capacity and the size of the card s holding capacity Please note that the recommended types of CF cards are Sandisk Extreme III IV or better or Lexar Professional 133x 233x or better Other cards will work but offer a reduced capture rate 2 Tethered Studio mode This mode enables you to connect the H4D directly to a computer and to control it using Hasselblad Phocus software and store captures on a computer hard disk e The main advantages with this mode are the almost limitless storage capacity remote camera control and being able to see the images with Hasselblad Phocus on a large screen The main disadvantage with this mode is the lack of mobility to any great extent Capture destination The capture destination
6. Browse Storage gt Settings gt Settings gt EXIT MAIN MENU EXIT MAIN MENU The BATCH screen The blue frame around a folder tells you that it is the Current Batch The MEDIA screen Displays information about the Current Medium 4 Thumbnail view Bm 99SHASEL 09 07 09 0 Ge OGO 10 01 25 82 Bu HIT 04 28 0 Bm 9900 04 28 0 Bm OOTES 10 04 28 0 9 Thumbnailview Batch list Delete gt Format gt Batch gt Default Appr Level EXIT STORAGE Batch name Date the batch was created Current batch capacity M99 8HASBLY10 01 30 40 Mm 999NYMAG 04 28 0 MENU BATCHES Medium type icon Compact Flash Medium name Current remaining capacity on medium EEE 5 HASSBLDI SK 40 0 1 GB 1 image MENU MEDIA 40 1 82 ISO White Bal Browse Storage gt Settings gt EXIT Delete gt Format gt Batch gt Default Appr Level EXIT Deir Perot Eich e Dri ait Appi Lern EXIT Deir jlema Esa Dei acl Appi Lived Fach new capture will be saved in the latest created batch only You cannot select to save it in another batch 83 Organizing work with batches Collections of captures are stored in named and dated folders called batches They help you to organize your shots as you work and function exactly as folders on a computer Batches have the following properties When you create a new batch you assign a n
7. Dot matrix display with presentation of all relevant information Built in diopter adjustment from 5 to 3 5D Interchangeable Automatic and manual focusing with electronic focus aid in manual mode Instant manual focus override Automatic focusing using passive central cross type phase detection sensor AF metering range EV 1 to 19 ISO 100 Shutter Electronically controlled lens shutter with speeds up to to 1 800 Flash sync at all speeds TTL centre weighted system Can be used with the built in flash or a wide variety of flashes compatible with the SCA3002 Metz system using adapter SCA3902 ISO range16 to 6400 Flash output can be adjusted 3 to 3EV for fill in purposes independent of ambient light Synch at all shutter speeds Flash measurement The H4D has a built in measurement system that measures flash light from non TTL flashes such as studio flashes Exposure metering Multi mode exposure metering using 90 reflex viewfinder Metering options are Spot diameter 7 5 mm Centre Weighted and CentreSpot Metering range at f 2 8 and 1S0100 Spot EV2 to 21 Centre weighted EV1 to 21 CentreSpot EV1 to 21 Auto bracketing Bracketing using predetermined number of captures 2 3 5 7 or 9 in 1 3 1 2 or 1 EV step difference intervals Number of captures from 2 to no limit and interval from 1 second to 1 hour ISO range ISO range 50 800 100 1600 depending on model Displays The camera features two dot
8. Phocus A smooth reliable and competent digital workflow is crucial in a working environment The best medium format digital captures in the world should be handled in a qualified and proficient manner to provide the last links in the chain Phocus by Hasselblad does just that Hasselblad s Natural Color Solution HNCS enables you to produce outstanding and reliable out of the box colors with skin tones specific product colors and other difficult tones reproduced easily and effectively A custom Hasselblad raw file format called 3F RAW 3FR developed to incorporate the unique HNCS and DAC features Digital Lens Correction DAC to diminish color aberration distortion and vignet ting File compression which reduces the file size by 33 3FR files can be opened directly in Apple or Adobe imaging environments Uncompromising image quality Extended camera controls when tethered Includes live video and focusing l jo i iz fa 1 iF i LIT ST SCS BE e Moir removal technology automatically applied directly on the raw data e Flexible workflow Allows customized set ups e Extended metadata Please ensure you are using the latest version of Phocus for op timum performance Visit the Phocus section of the Hasselblad website for more information Firmware Updates and Model Upgrades Updating If you have registered your camera you should automatically receive e mail informing you of the latest develop
9. Stop Down button function M UP button function Control wheel direction Flash ready exposure lock Magazine exposure lock Lens exposure lock Out of range exposure lock True exposure Spot mode Focus aid in MF AF assist light Rear wheel quick adjust Control lock Beeper Show histogram Interval amp Self timer AE lock amp Quick adjust Show EV Show ISO Bracket param in Manual Aperture control in Manual Low flash warning Interval timer initial delay Aperture indicator Extra mirror delay True Focus in AF S Always return mirror AE lock at half press Hide B T mode 135 10 sec 1 2 step 0 5 EV 1 3 step 0 3 EV True Focus AE lock Stop down Mirror up CW Yes Yes Yes No On Normal Half press Ext Flash Yes All controls On Yes Exit Exp reset Yes Yes Shutter speed Front wheel On None Normal 50ms Off No Off Off Never attempt to remove the glass filter from the front of the CCD you will probably ruin the CCD if you do so If dust manages to get between the IR filter and CCD it can only be removed at the Hasselblad factory Contact your Hasselblad dealer for assistance Care and maintenance of sensor unit Handling and storage Always replace the protective CCD filter cover when the sensor unit is not mounted on the camera Do not touch the exposed CCD filter with your fingers Keep all foreign objects out of the camera opening Store the sensor unit away fro
10. gt AllRed amp Yellow gt Batch gt All gt Default Appr Level EXIT Menus for deleting several images from all batches from a card 86 Delete From 965HASBL Allred 0 images Are you sure oo Delete From 965HASBL Allred amp yellow 6 images Are you sure o0 Delete From 965HASBL All 6 images Are you sure IH Delete From Card Allred 0 images Are you sure o0 J Delete From Card Allred amp yellow 6 images Are you sure IH Delete From Card All 6 images Are you sure IH Delete The storage settings allow you to format media and create new batches You can also set the initial approval status green or yellow assigned to new pictures N a The first item on the storage list is file deletion The great MENU advantage of digital capture is of course the ability to judge images on the spot delete them immediately if necessary and thereby make room for more valuable captures The H4D enables you to delete images using any of the following techniques e Delete a selected image only Delete froma batch all red status images all red or yellow status images all images Delete from a medium all red status images all red or yellow status images all images Deleting single images 1 Use the El button to go to the nine thumbnail in this case view to make an initial search 2 Use the navigator button to select the image you wish to delete Wh
11. have loaded the image to your computer and stored it in your archive Battery Saver Mode 5 In this mode the sensor unit is fully responsive so you can make captures but the screen is not lit up thereby saving battery power You can enter the menu system while shooting in this mode which activates the screen until you exit the menu system again but the approval zoom and navigator buttons have no effect Full Screen Mode 6 In full screen mode you can browse your images at standard preview resolution without any distracting data surrounding them Because the current approval setting is not shown in full screen mode the approval button has no effect This will prevent you from accidentally assigning the wrong status without knowing it Tip Tip You can save battery power by turning Other ways to save battery power down the brightness and or contrast include setting a display time out and of the display See User Interface for or a power down time out each of details these is disabled by default Camera information By holding down the View Mode button toggle function you can dis play most of the current shooting related information as simultaneously shown on the grip LCD such as aperture setting shutter speed flash in dication focus setting drive EV battery status exposure method capture counter ISO and white balance 74 Using Instant Approval Architecture The Instant Approval Architecture system helps
12. medium format photography Also features the highest resolution display in the range for the sharpest browsing experience anite Please note that HCD lenses were formulated for use with the smaller size sensors in the H series resulting in a reduced coverage for the larger sensors used in the H4D 60 So if you use HCD lenses be aware of the restrictions possible vignetting and diminished quality at the edges See under Lenses for more information The H4D 50 produces 65 MB raw files that meet most demands to produce the tremendous quality that Hasselblad is world renowned for 0000 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS one Capture rate 1 4 sec per capture 31 captures per min Color display 3inch TFT type 24 bit color 460 320 pixels FireWire 800 IEEE1394b TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS nero True Focus Shooting mode Single Shot ISO speed range ISO 50 100 200 400 and 800 Shutter Speed Capture rate Host connection type oe 1 1 sec per capture 33 captures per min FireWire 800 IEEE1394b Color display 3 inch TFT type 24 bit color 230 400 pixels 10 The H4D 40 differs slightly from the other H4D models by TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS featuring very long exposure times of up to 256 seconds In addition it provides an ISO range from 100 1600 Excellent all round model that suits a host of assignments Host connection type Entry level H4D model featuring a 31 me
13. particular firmware updates and previous on the Firmware downloads page for a description of any new features etc as well as which user documentation now applies Take note of any exceptions for example an H4D 50 unit upgraded from an H3DIl 50 does not include all changes that would apply to other models To clarify the Release Notes or Read Me files will provide the information about what changes have been made while the User Manual documentation will provide operational infor mation where relevant The Appendix in this manual contains a roundup of current user information additions available at the time of the User Manual update However for your benefit please occasionally visit the Firm ware Download page on the website for news of any changes to ensure you have the latest information Register your camera for regular news about the latest developments and much else Computer system requirements Digital files naturally end up on a computer for processing Image storage and correction requires a certain minimum standard regarding computer capabilities Large images will require a high performance computer with plenty of memory advanced graphics capabilities and a recent operating system In most cases the computer should include a FireWire connector which will enable you to load im ages directly from the camera To load images stored on the removable compact flash card you could instead us
14. zooming sorting and viewing images Basic image browsing The large full color display enables you to inspect your shots while you are still on location It offers full screen previews high magnification zoom two levels of thumbnails and analysis tools including a full histogram and camera settings When you first turn on the camera the display opens in standard browse mode showing the last capture taken if any for the current batch Likewise after each new shot the display shows a preview of the capture Browsing To browse the captures in the current batch simply press the left lt and right gt arrows of the navigator button eee b F 1 N WASSFI LAD Y _ Zooming in and out You can use the Zoom in out button to see various levels of detail in your images You can furthermore zoom all the way out to view and select batches and media WASsTIaLAB Zooming in for more detail You can zoom very far into the images to inspect small details To do this 1 Browse to the image you wish to zoom into with the navigation button 2 Press the zoom in Ej button to zoom in one step The screen updates to show both a zoomed image and a thumbnail image that includes a red box outlining the portion of the images currently shown 3 You can now do the following as needed Use the navigator button to move the zoom area if you wish to inspect a different part of the image Zoom further by pressing the zoom in
15. 5 300mm HC 3 5 4 5 50 110mm HCD 4 0 5 6 35 90mm V system C type lenses with optional CF lens adapter 127 Connectivity diagram Optional viewfinders Tilt Shift HTS 1 5 For use with HCD28 HC35 HC50 HC80 and HC100 including extension tubes HV 90x HVD 90x viewfinders HVM waist level viewfinder Accessories H4D Camera Optional V system lenses CF lens adapter GIL GPS receiver HV 90x ll viewfinder included u SCA3902 TTL Flash Adapter Lenses All HC HCD lenses including extension tubes and converter Sensor unit included Camera body View cameras Flash sync shutters View cameras Electronic shutters an Flash sync input cable Any view camera with Hasselblad H adapter Rollei Lens Control S Any view camera with Hasselblad H adapter Expose cable Flash sync input cable eh Schneider Schneider Rollei Lens electronic ane Host computer with Shutter Control S Host computer with contro FireWire running Phocus Control ES FireWire running Phocus 128 Photo Lyle Owerko Hasselblad Masters 21 Appendix E P and Pv explanatory charts _ Technical specifications E Problems Equipment Care amp Service This section provides an insight into the more technical aspects as well as some important reference information True exposure Light level at image plane T fully open Maximum apert
16. CCD If dust manages to get between the CCD and IR filter please contact your Hasselblad dealer for assistance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Disposal Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the European Union This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste Instead it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for EE the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal 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 equipment for re cycling please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or the retailer where you purchased the product 138 ADDENDUM All H4D models H4D Sensor Unit updates R500 60 Mpix and R365 40 50 50MS 200MS These two updates brought all H4D models into line to commonly share all the features listed here e Rear LCD updated to full resolu
17. CELTES Mm 999TRES_ 10 04 28 0 MENU BATCHES Navigating batches The camera always works with a current batch This is the location at which the camera will save all new shots To view batches using the browse controls 84 If you start with a single image preview view press the zoom out EB button to pass through the following views Single image preview e Four thumbnail view e Nine thumbnail view A list of batches now appears Each batch appears as a fold er icon with a name and the date on which it was created Use A and to highlight the batch you wish to view Press the zoom in A button to zoom in on the currently highlighted batch The nine thumbnail view of the selected batch now appears ready for zooming and browsing Menus for deleting single or several images from the current batch IS0 White Bal Browse Storage gt Settings gt EXIT MAIN MENU BE posam 09 07 09 0 BE tioD 10 01 25 BN BE oono 028i CEET EE S99TRES_ 10 04 28 hi MENU BATCHES ISO White Bal Browse Storage gt Settings gt EXIT Delete gt Format gt Batch Default Appr Level EXIT STORAGE ee gt AllRed gt phe All Red amp Yellow gt Batch gt ae Default Appr Level SF TORE DELETE Menus for deleting several images from a batch HASSBLDI SK 40 0 1 GB 1 image 150 White Bal Browse Storage gt Settings gt EXIT Format
18. Do not alter the charger in any way other than changing the plug attachment Battery life 9 10 11 Battery life is dependent on a number of variable factors and therefore cannot be exact ly predicted If the camera is left in the active state instead of standby for long periods for example then the battery will become exhausted much faster A low camera battery state is indicated by a symbol on the grip display fig 9 in the viewfinder as well as on the sensor unit display fig 10 In addition an audible signal can be heard The warning on the display fig 10 appears as a flashing yellow icon in the top right of the screen signifying that the battery should be charged or changed as soon as pos sible The warning icon will also appear with a FireWire connection and will in addition turn red to signify that the camera battery is completely exhausted When the battery is almost completely exhausted a warning message Replace battery will appear on the grip display fig 11 When the Low battery icon appears the camera automatically enters a temporary power saving mode This is recognizable by a slower pace for all the actions in a capture sequence The camera actions also sound differently This mode is designed so that you can continue working for a while even though the power remaining in the battery is too low for working in the normal manner Naturally you should replace the battery as soon as possible to restore normal ac
19. Down setting in Custom Options press the MENU and then the desired button with camera in active mode After making any changes press the shutter release button to save the new setting Ti p As a shortcut to Custom Options level press the MENU button twice with camera in active mode The latest setting will auto matically appear After making any changes press the shutter OO alllalalalaaalai aaaalaaaalalalalMlllllMll iaiaiIaIsselMlil release button to save the new setting 108 4 1 Custom options The following is a description of all thirty four Custom Options They are accessed by Menu gt Settings gt Custom Options The words and figures in red signify the default setting for that option Standby timeout 1 e 105 55 155 305 Determines the amount of time the camera remains active before it automati cally reverts to standby mode indicated on the grip display by the H4D logo Minimizes battery consumption EV increment 2 e 1 2 Step 1 Step 1 3 Step Determines the amount of EV change applied per click of either the front or rear control wheels to either aperture or shutter speed Exp adjust increment 3 e 1 3 Step 1 Step 1 2 Step Determines the amount of EV change ap plied per click of the rear control wheels when making fixed exposure adjustment settings True Focus button function 4 True Focus but can be reassigned to AF AE lock Self Timer Bracketing
20. El or El button to make the new settings in i the case of Language Power Down and Mark Overex or press gt again to access Sound Date amp Time and Display 6 Press the EXIT button again to save the new settings and close the menu vun gt Were Dre N E 92 ISO White Bal Browse Storage gt Settings gt EXIT N En MAIN MENU About H4D40 Serial number 40018004 Firmware revision 359 Focus calib ID 1 9262 2 1392 ISO White Bal Browse Storage gt Settings gt EXIT MAIN MENU E Delete gt Format gt Batch gt Default Appr Level EXIT 93 Camera The Camera setting automatically corresponds to an H4D body in normal use However when the sensor unit is attached to a large format view camera then other settings must be manually made See under SU View Cameras for further information About Hasselblad regularly releases updates to the firmware of the sensor unit These updates not only improve the efficiency but also often add new features The About box will tell you 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 displayed in case Hasselblad Support need to know it for any eventual problem solving The About box also shows the focus calibration ID which must match the information on the grip display under Sy
21. Manual Aperture priority Shutter prior ity Program and Program variable Light metering and exposure control Two primary factors have to be considered when making exposure control choice namely metering method and exposure method Metering method determines in which manner the light measurement is made and how much of the image is taken into account Centre Weighted CentreSpot and Spot Exposure method involves the parameters and deciding factors about how the light measurement is translated into aperture and shutter speeds Here the choice is about the camera controls and their effect on the result or suitability for the subject Included in this choice is the type of automation too Manual for 100 user control Aperture priority Program etc for automated control Some methods and modes are much more suited to various situations and applications than others while some depend to a greater degree on personal preference and ways of working A discussion of the points to consider in this context is beyond the scope of this manual Since the light measuring system is TTL filter factors lens extension extension ring fac tors etc are automatically taken into account for average purposes However some combinations of methods and equipment can cause slight discrepancies for various reasons and therefore for critical work you should make alternative captures to suit per sonal preference Exposures are displayed on the grip
22. Manual White Balance setting not a White balance test exposure press the Man AF button and then turn the rear control wheel to choose a color tempera ture 2000 10000 K 4 Press SAVE ISO WB button to save the setting White Balance settings are only approximate color temperature settings They are only used for user convenience when viewing 3F 3FR files are raw format files and therefore contain all the information required for correction in Phocus and or other soft ware regardless of the original color temperature at the time of exposure To set the white balance on the sensor unit To select a preset white balance la Press the MENU button on the sensor unit 2a Use A and to select White Bal 3a Use the zoom El or El button to step through the available choices until the one you want is shown 4a Press the MENU button to exit the menu system and keep the setting To make a manual white balance setting 1b Choose MENU gt White Bal gt Manual 2b Use the gt button to call up the Manual White Balance screen Here you can adjust the color temperature to a specific numeral setting in degrees K with the zoom Ed or El 3b Alternatively you can position the central spot in the view finder over an area that you consider should be rendered as neutral in color in the image a grey card or even a sheet of white paper is ideal and make a test capture ensure the exposure is approximate
23. Mirror up Stop Down B mode T mode Flash Measure Interval timer Cycle LM mode Expose Standby Histogram e IAA toggle Digital focus check Delete last image Grey balance exposure Spirit Level Rear Info Screens None AE Lock button function 5 e AE lock but can be reassigned to Self Timer Bracketing Mirror up Stop Down B mode T mode Flash Measure e Interval timer Cycle LM mode Expose e Standby Histogram IAA toggle Digi tal focus check Delete last image Grey balance exposure Spirit Level Rear Info Screen None AF 109 Stop down button function 6 e Stop Down but can be reassigned to e B mode T mode Flash Measure Interval timer Cycle LM mode Expose Standby Histogram IAA toggle Digi tal focus check Delete last image Grey balance exposure Spirit Level Rear Info Screen None AF AE lock Self Timer Bracketing Mirror up M UP button function 7 e Mirror up but can be reassigned to Stop Down B mode T mode Flash Measure Interval timer Cycle LM mode Expose Standby Histogram IAA toggle e Digital focus check Delete last image Grey balance exposure Spirit Level Rear Info Screen None AF AE lock Self Tim er Bracketing Control wheel direction 8 e Clockwise Counter clockwise Determines the effect the direction of the controls wheels have o
24. Note the difference in results between a long press and a quick click of this button 20 Reassignable buttons are parti cularly useful and can save you a great deal of time and effort You are advised to investigate their potential fully See Custom Options for full details Rear control wheel l The front and rear control wheels are used to make changes in exposure settings access the various loop sections of the menu for settings as well as navigate the sensor unit s menu The effect of the wheels direction is customizable On the rear of the grip as well as the rear control wheel there are a further three control buttons True Focus button J Activates the True Focus setting See under Lenses True Focus for explanation of this function Can be reassigned in Custom Options to another function Format button K Re formats a CF card Purposefully recessed to prevent unintentional use Dialogue appears for confirmation AE L button L This button can lock a light reading made in both automatic and manual exposure modes It can also be used in Zone mode to take a new reading Can be reassigned in Custom Options to another function See under Light Metering amp Exposure Control AE L button for full details On the front of the grip there are two more control buttons plus the remote cord release port M UP button M Press this button to raise the mirror and press again to lower it toggle funct
25. Photo Nina Berman Hasselblad Masters 3 Camera Body E Aluminium cast in one piece E Stainless steel shell E Integral quick coupling plate E Upgradeable firmware E Modular design E integral ergonomic grip mM Pixel based user interface The H4D camera body is a robust construction of cast alu minium with a stainless steel shell for extreme durability The integral ergonomic grip houses the main control interface and also contains the battery holder The camera body also contains the viewfinder screen which can be easily removed or exchanged without the use of special tools or adjustment procedures Please take extra care when handling the camera body with out a protective cover or the sensor unit in place to pro tect the auxiliary shutter Likewise the front opening of the camera body reveals the mirror when unprotected by a cover or lens Do not touch or attempt to clean the mirror yourself marks or dust particles will not impair results in any case More noticeable problems however should be taken care of by a Hasselblad Authorized Service Center 25 Carrying strap 1 2 The carrying strap is attached by firstly withdrawing the safety collar The hook is then freed and attached to the strap lug fig 1 Slide back the safety collar fig 2 to ensure the hook remains in the locked position between the small protruding lugs The collar is purposely a tight fit and might need some effort to slide
26. Shut ter 2 Meter Prog Comp i Ver m MENU 80007754 12 88 Battery saver mode Histogram and full details mode View Modes Choosing the viewing mode Use the View Mode button to cycle through the available preview modes which are e Standard preview Shows a preview image surrounded by a display of a few important settings Note that the information covers some of the image Go to Full screen mode to see whole image e Histogram Shows a preview image overlaid with a histogram Histogram and full details Shows a preview image overlaid with both a histogram and camera setting details e Battery saver Turns off the screen but you can still use the menus and take pictures e Full screen preview Shows the preview only with no frame or settings information Regardless of the current mode if you zoom in on the image or zoom out to the thumb nails the display reverts to showing the standard preview frame which shows informa tion about the current image and camera settings around the edges When you return to the standard zoom level however you will then also return to your last selected preview mode The display also operates in menu mode which does not show a preview but enables you to make sensor unit settings To enter menu mode press the menu button See Menu Items for details Click this button to activate the spirit level 72 The Standard Preview display is the one shown when y
27. Standby mode is automatically set from the ON mode after 10 seconds default of inactive use programmable in Custom Options 1 28 Viewfinder screens showing the difference in masking and composition frame marking Type varies according to sensor size See under Accessories for other types with grid pattern for example 29 OFF From the active screen press not click the red ON OFF button for a half second All buttons except the ON OFF button remain ineffective producing virtually no demand on the battery This is the normal mode when transporting or storing the camera or where there might be a risk of inadvertently activating the camera However remove the batteries if you are going to store the camera for a period of more than a few weeks In this mode neither the viewfinder display nor grip display infor mation is available 14 15 The H4D is fitted with a Spherical Acute Matte D viewfinder screen for extreme brightness clarity and even illumination An optional accessory screen with a grid pattern is also available Viewfinder screen To change a viewfinder screen remove the viewfinder to access the viewfinder screen To remove the screen place the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar in the viewfinder screen removal lug and pull upwards To replace the screen position the right side of the screen in place so that it sits correctly in the recess Place the tip of a ballpoint pen or s
28. a copyright symbol plus a photographer s name Jens Karlsson See previous section 4 2 Image info for proce dure description 1 Start by accessing the Image info screen On the text row towards the bottom of the screen the text line cursor is auto matically placed to the right of the character that is to be changed Turn the front and rear control wheels to move the selector cursor until the X symbol is highlighted 2 Press Sel AF button and the character will be erased 3 Repeated pressing of Sel will progressively erase all the characters in the line 4 After erasing unwanted text turn the front and rear control wheels until the desired character is highlighted by the selec tor cursor in this case the copyright symbol and press Save Note that more symbols have automatically appeared as you scrolled down the screen 5 Choose the next character in the same manner in this case a space and press Save 6 The capital letter J has been highlighted and saved in this example 7 Repeat the procedure until all the letters and characters you want appear As you progress with more characters those to the left will temporarily disappear from the screen so that you can see what you are adding Don t forget there is a maximum of approximately 40 characters If you make a mistake you must remove each character singly see steps 1 3 above until you reach where you want to make a change and then return to the Addin
29. a more extreme orientation then Repro is selected Not level level You can activate the spirit level for both sensor unit and viewfinder displays by holding down the View Mode button for a second or by re assigning the TRUE FOCUS AE L STOP DOWN or M UP Repro at default setting button as an activator See Custom Options 4 5 6 and 7 for details Normal Generally used when the camera is mounted on a tripod stand in either landscape or portrait orientation Allows the cam era to be correctly aligned in two planes regardless of apparent deviations in the viewfinder Particularly useful for landscape work where most of the horizon is hidden for example or architectural interior work where wide angle lenses can often create a difficult Not level Level situation to level the camera visually EXIT STANDARD MODE Repro Normally used when the camera is mounted on a tripod wards this feature also works pointing directly upwards Ensures that the camera is in a truly perpendicular alignment In use Sensor unit display Three scales can be seen in Standard mode The scale along the lower edge and to the right hand side in land scape mode require you to alter the camera s orientation to center pen the yellow bubbles When centered these bubbles become green vV The third central scale consisting of a large circle with cross hairs aie ID i bea provides an alternative combined display The content
30. and most famous photographers Congratulations on picking a winner you won t be disappointed Medium Format digital capture advantage In digital photography the advantages of large format cameras have become even more obvious The 6x4 5 cm window allows the H4D to use the largest image sensors current ly available in digital photography up to more than twice the physical size of a 35mm camera sensor Consequently the sensor holds more and larger pixels which deliver the highest possible image quality in terms of moir free color rendering without gradation break ups in even the finest lit surfaces H4D features in abundance e True Focus with APL Absolute Position Lock patent pending making auto focus substantially easier and more accurate for photography professionals e The ability to choose between working tethered or untethered to get the most of your camera system both on location and in the studio e Custom profiles for rapid secure and personalized camera handling HC HCD lens line includes 11 auto focus lenses all with central lens shutters Range from 28mm to 300mm 35 90mm zoom 50 110mm zoom and 1 7x converter e Lenses at lens factor 1 0 and HCD lenses at lens factor 1 0 with a marginal crop e Central lens shutters with flash sync speed up to 1 800s e Improved AF assist illumination for working in dark environments e Interchangeable waist level viewfinder optional accessory e HTS 1
31. as a last resort Note that the system is very flexible so you can use it in any way that you like For exam ple you can set the camera to assign all new images a yellow or green status regardless of the exposure warning Be careful when assigning red status because red images may deleted if the current storage medium becomes full keeping an eye on the file name and or colored dot as you browse your images at the single image four thumbnail or nine thumbnail level you can easily see the current approval status of each of them change the approval status of the currently displayed selected image simply press the approval button until the desired approval status is shown currently selected Be careful when assigning red status Ifyou set Approval to Auto all images because red images may be deleted if will be stored as Green if judged as the current storage medium becomes correct and Yellow if judged as doubt full ful No images are ever stored as Red automatically 77 Di gt Oef mhi Apge Uret 1S0 White Bal Browse E Settings gt EXIT MAIN MENU Delete gt Format Batch gt Default Appr Level oo Default Appr Level oo 78 Default approval status By default the system assigns an initial approval status for each new shot based on an analysis of the distribution of exposure levels In the factory configuration the status of each new shot is assigned as fo
32. cannot be reprinted or reused without the express permission of Victor Hasselblad AB amp Hasselblad A S 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 amp Hasselblad A S All images in this manual not credited to the specific photogra pher Jens Karlsson Hasselblad and David Jeffery Cover shot Mats Bengtsson Victor Hasselblad AB amp Hasselblad A S assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual Victor Hasselblad AB amp Hasselblad A S assumes no responsibility or liability for loss or damage incurred during or as a result of us ing Hasselblad software or products Hasselblad Imacon Ixpress Phocus and FlexColor are trademarks of Victor Hasselblad AB amp Hasselblad A S Adobe and Adobe Pho toshop are trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc Macintosh Mac OS and FireWire are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc InfoLithium is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation Copyright 2011 Victor Hasselblad AB amp Hasselblad A S All rights reserved Hasselblad A S Hejrevej 30 DK 2400 Copenhagen Denmark Victor Hasselblad AB Box 220 SE 401 23 Goteborg Sweden 07 2012 UK v16
33. continue to the end of the sequence without losing any frames within the set sequence 105 Number of captures highlighted 3 captures chosen as option Step highlighted 1 3 EV variation chosen as option EXAMPLE Screen after Bracketing setting activated indicating 3 frames remaining in a Standard Over Under sequence with no adjust ment to the next frame Sequence highlighted Standard over under chosen as option EXAMPLE aLa 1a ED Viewfinder display indicating no adjustment to next frame and three frames left in the sequence Bracketing setting The Bracketing function is set in the following manner 1 PresstheMENU button 2 Turn the front control wheel until Bracketing appears 3 Press Enter ISO WB button on the grip 4 Turn the front control wheel to access the options that are Number of Captures the number of captures required in the sequence A drop shadow will be displayed beneath the selected symbol for example E 5 In turn the rear wheel to choose the number of frames required 2 3 5 7or9 Sequence the sequential order of the over or underexposures Step the amount of EV variation from the standard exposure setting 6 In om turn the rear wheel to choose one of four sequences A Standard Over Under B Standard Under Over C Over Standard Under D Under Standard Over 7 In l turn the rear wheel to choo
34. exposure method capture counter ISO is also visible in the view wish and white balance can also be dis finder simultaneously played on the sensor unit by clicking This feature is activated by See under Sensor unit the upper arrow on the Navigation holding down the View introduction for details button mode button for a second The display can call up all saved captures for browsing and enlarge them for detailed inspection When shooting you can control the amount of information visible together with the current preview by choosing various modes see Preview Modes section further on in this manual In the upper left example the preview is showing a histogram overlay with ISO and white balance information etc as an example See Sensor unit introduction further on in this manual for an overview of the information that is accessible on the sensor unit menu 18 Spirit level Normal at default setting The integrated electronic spirit level provides a rapid and accurate way of ensuring the camera is either horizontally neutral in align ment level and or vertically neutral in alignment plumb It uses two methods that are fully visible on the sensor unit display and we partly visible in the viewfinder The method is selected by the cam era automatically according to alignment So if the camera is in a relatively normal orientation then Normal is selected and when EXIT STANDARD EXIT STANDARD MODE the camera is in
35. furthermore stores a complete history of the Phocus settings that you have applied to each image and stores metadata such as camera settings image name photographer copyright etc If you prefer not to correct and adjust your captures in Phocus then you can export 3F files from Phocus and Aperture Mac OS 10 5 2 directly to DNG TIFF or PSD and use Adobe Photoshop for example Finally some raw processors for example Adobe Camera Raw 5 4 onwards and Adobe Lightroom 2 3 onwards can directly open 3FR files without the need for Phocus Please note however that a direct 3FR export will not include DAC HNCS etc and those benefits will therefore be lost To clarify For maximum quality and benefits retain 3F files for the eventual opportunity to re process files utilizing any future Phocus improvements 3F files exported to the DNG format will not include DAC HNCS etc 3FR files imported directly to a raw processor see above will not include DAC HNCS etc Please refer to the Phocus user manual for further instructions about using Phocus 63 White Bal Browse Storage gt Settings gt EXIT White Bal Setting Daylight Cloudy Shade Flash Fluorescent Tungsten Manual White Bal 1 White Bal Setting description For general outdoor use in direct sunlight For general outdoor use in cloudy weather For general outdoor use in shady locations out of direct sunlight For
36. is employed and an HCD crop icon appears on the right hand side of the viewfinder display when an HCD lens is fitted When in Phocus however the auto crop function can be turned off in Preferences if you wish The autofocus function is not possible with certain combina tions of lenses and accessories However a warning is displayed which disappears after confirmation The True Focus function can also be combined with other auto focus modes for specific situations To expand your range of lenses consider using a CF adapter to allow you to use most of the lenses from the Hasselblad V system gt al m Manual focus There is both a Manual focus mode setting and a manual override capability Manual focus is a specific setting that you actively make whereas manual override is always available as a temporary override of an autofocus setting In Manual focus mode focusing is carried out by rotating the focusing ring in the conventional manner The focus setting remains until changed as with a conventional non autofocus lens This means that pressing the shutter release button will not activate a focus setting change as it does in autofocus To change back to autofocus you must make a new setting by pressing the AF button and choosing AF S or AF C With manual override you can manually alter a focus setting that has been made in the autofocus mode by rotating the lens barrel in the conventional
37. is changed In this example the capture is green so therefore the file name starts with A Show green only Show yellow only Show red only The coding is as follows GREEN files start with A YELLOW files start with B RED files start with C Current approval status A coloured dot represents the current approval status The colour will change if the status is changed Standard Instant Approval workflow The standard method of working with the Instant Approval Architecture is as follows 1 Takea shot 2 The camera analyses the shot to find out if it seems to be over or underexposed If it suspects a problem it does the following The default approval level is set by going Menu gt Storage gt Default Appr Level See ater section for details provides audio feedback if this option has been chosen by making a warning sound which immediately alerts you to a possible problem even if you are not look ing at the screen The warning sound is a rapid string of notes going up the musical scale if the image is judged as overexposed or conversely a rapid string of notes going down the musical scale if the image is judged as underexposed downgrades the approval status to yellow if Approval is set to Auto 76 When the current storage medium is full red status images will be deleted one at a time to make room for new shots You can continue shooting until no red status images remain
38. is now described as EXIT on the display and the Approval button is described as the OK button See later sections for more comprehensive information The FLASH but ton on the grip also acts as a menu EXIT button and the ISO F WB button acts as an OK button The rear control wheel navigates up and down the menu list and the front control wheel navigates sideways in the direc tion of the menu arrows The front control wheel also functions in the same as way as the ZOOM IN and ZOOM OUT button functions for set tings choice The wheel can be set in Custom Options 17 55 Schematic view of sensor unit menu i Create NewBatch Ce beh amp Del ut Appr Leek EXIT OK EXIT STORAGE Mey Och Off eG Expoure Warning f HERD ump h 6 Power irer Mark Cheeremp PELTEITITT ond u nn Date Time Dip EXIT EETA HTU Rady Enpe Time L Capture Seq Im EXIT EEEE Serial mmber 400 1H Firmie eiior 159 Foen caib I 19202 212 EXIT De rie to def and setting EXIT Here you can see where all the screens are situated with regard to each other Navigating to them is just a matter of tracing along the paths using the Navigation button You can revert by either pressing the Navigation button in the opposite direction or the Menu Exit button 56 By using the buttons on the control panel and the control wheels on the grip you can naviga
39. is the location to which new captures are saved and from which you can browse using the camera controls The capture destination is selected automati cally e When tethered captures are always saved directly to the computer hard disk e When untethered a compact flash card is automatically selected 60 Using compact flash memory cards When using a compact flash card the H4D is completely self contained No additional wires or connectors need to be attached The H4D is shipped with a 4GB or larger compact flash card which is capable of holding approximately 50 100 captures according to model Lossless compression is applied to the images so the actual size of each capture can vary thereby affecting the total number of shots you can fit on the card Inserting a card 1 Open the CF card slot cover on the sensor unit 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 in the sensor unit with the brand label facing in the same direction as the sensor unit preview screen as in the illustration Gently press the card into the slot If you encoun ter 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 unit then you are inserting it correctly Press the card another couple of millimeters firmly into pl
40. is therefore essential that reasonable care is taken in attaching detaching and storing the viewfinder lenses extension tubes etc to ensure that the databus connections are not damaged or soiled in any way Also when lifting or handling the camera try to always use the grip or strap and avoid holding the camera just by the sensor unit or viewfinder Warning messages are normally easily addressed and remedied but Error messages require further attention as they denote a fault temporary or otherwise You should methodically investigate the situation to see for ex ample whether the recent attachment of an accessory has coincided with the appearance of an error message Standard procedure is to detach and re attach the viewfinder lens etc ensuring that they are positioned firmly and correctly to see whether the problem disappears Failing that removal of the battery grip for about ten seconds or so will reset the camera s proces sors Persistent error messages might well signify a more complex problem and you are advised to contact your nearest Hasselblad Authorized Service Center for advice You may receive a feedback report on either the grip dis play or the capture unit display Please note this message carefully as it can facilitate support response greatly as well as improve on firmware updates As well as the error message a description of the camera s behavior and an account of what action you were trying to take when it happene
41. matrix displays that provide clear and easy to understand information to the user One is located on the grip and the other in the 90 viewfinder The sensor unit has a high contrast 3 inch TFT type display Bright Spherical Acute Matte type D with sensor format markings Grid marked type also available as option Compatibility All H System lenses and accessories except film magazines V system C type lenses with optional CF lens adapter Provided with two M5 threads and an electrical connector for accessories Customization A large number of the H4D s functions can be customized by the user to suit specific styles or situations through the built in menu system User interface Both basic and advanced functions are set using buttons and control wheels in conjunction with the grip display and viewfinder display Sensor unit menu visible and controllable from unit s display Some functions and settings controllable through Phocus on a tethered computer Battery grip rechargeable 7 2 V Li ion type 7 2 V 1850 mAh output Battery charger Li ion 7 2 VDC Uses DV charge termination technique to prevent over charging 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz input 6 0 7 9 VDC 800mA output Complete camera with HC 80mm lens 153 x 131x 205mm WxH x L 153 x 131 x 209 mm H4D 50MS T Camera body with HC 80mm lens Li lon battery and CF card 2330g 60 31 2290g 40 50 132 SENSOR UNIT H4D 200MS H4D 50MS H4D 60 ee 50 Mpixels
42. mode the both models also functions exactly as a standard model with all the specifications features and benefits of the H4D 50 Download the H4D 200MS and H4D 50MS datasheets from www hasselblad com for a full description This image was taken in both 1 shot and 6 shot mode to illustrate the increase in quality that the 6 shot mode produces The 6 shot image has finer details and completely lacks the color moir that can appear in such very small details Enlargement of artificial flower petals taken from this area 1 shot mode 6 shot mode 123 NASSEIBALIAD HVM waist level viewfinder 3053328 The HVM waist level viewfinder allows a comfortable lower viewing angle either for effect or where eye contact with the subject is desirable in portrait photo graphy for example Autofocus function of all lenses fully retained Optimized for horizontal format shooting and not suit able for vertical format use Proshade V H 60 95 3040740 An adjustable bellows lens shade that provides highly efficient protection against stray light Its compact flat folding design saves space in the equip ment case With adapters fits all HC lenses and virtually all V system lenses Also features a filter holder for glass gelatin or plastic filters Proshade adapters 3043415 3043417 3043419 67mm 77mm and 95mm adapters with bayonet mount for HC lenses Features lock to provide positive and secure at
43. new exposure that will now produce that new zone For example you might have measured a rock at zone 5 but wish to make it darker By moving the rear control wheel you could re classify it as zone 4 You will then be able to see for example whether white clouds are now falling within the exposure range by their new zone classification Alternatively you can also pre set the initial zone reading in order to save time and effort where there is no freely available zone 5 subject for light measuring For example you might be on a sandy beach where you know that sand is normally classified as zone 6 You can pre programme the zone placement by hold ing down the AE L button while choosing the new zone value and turning the front control wheel until zone 6 appears All new placements will then be zone 6 Custom Options 3 17 and 23 used to deactivate and alter the settings for the rear control wheel Quick Adjust function 47 Exposure compensation Quick Adjust The exposure compensation function for both manual and automatic modes can be set from 5 to 5 EV in 1 3 1 or 1 2 EV increments Custom Option 3 and is visible above the scale in the viewfinder and as a symbol on the grip display The quickest way to make an adjustment in auto exposure mode is use the rear control wheel To make a temporary compensation setting in an auto exposure mode using the Quick Adjust function a Select chosen auto expos
44. of the circle MM aaa bea sau changes from yellow to green when the horizontal orientation is min correct In Repro mode the central scale is also a bubble type D _ Again the two yellow bubbles become green when centered in their respective scales As an alternative the central blue bubble can be centered within the green circle no color change to the bubble Viewfinder display Only horizontal alignment can be seen in the viewfinder display It uses the bubble method as described above except the bubble becomes black when the camera is level Cus tom calibration can also be used Calibration There is a default calibration for either mode which is selected automaticaly However you can store a custom calibration for various purposes 1 Press the Preview button for one second toggle function to activate the spirit level feature 2 The text along the bottom of the display reads EXIT Standard MODE 3 Press the MODE button Approval OK button 4 The text along the bottom of the display now reads CAL User MODE and a green user icon appears in the top left of the display x a SET GT TET Se 5 When you are satisfied that the camera is securely in the cho Activate by sen orientation press the CAL button Menu Exit button to 1 Holding down not clicking 2 Re assigning the True Focus store the new setting the preview button M UP AE L or STOP DOWN but 6 Press the MODE button to
45. on shutter release button Tmode Shutter setting Shutter stays open after first press of shutter release button toggle function to close again Flash Measure Activates manual flash measure function Interval timer Activates interval function start screen Cycle Light Meter mode Selects next light metering mode Expose Provides alternative to shutter re lease button Standby Activates standby mode immedi ately Histogram Provides a histogram on the grip display for the last capture True Focus button M UP button AE L button STOP DOWN button ISO WB Save 113 IAA toggle Allows a change in IAA rating of cur rent capture on display Digital focus check Provides a 100 preview on display for focus checking Delete last image Deletes last capture providing no other actions are made in between Grey balance exp Provides selective capture for grey balance calculations Spirit Level Activates spirit level on back but not in viewfinder Rear Info Screen Activates grip info on back 1 Press the Menu button followed by the button you want to reassign True Focus AE L M UP or Stop Down This directly accesses the particular button you chose at the Custom options level in the menu 3 Rotate the rear control wheel to select the func tion you want the button to activate 4
46. running Phocus Navigating the CAMERA settings ISO White Bal Browse BEL Hr Settings gt EXIT User Interface gt Camera gt About gt Default gt Custom Options gt GPS The CAMERA item on the menu remains dimmed when the sensor unit is attached to the H4D body Use with view large format cameras For optimum use the H4D sensor unit can also be used with view cameras with the appropriate 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 required if it exceeds 1 8 sec Times of up to 32 seconds can be set If you prefer you can connect the Flash sync input cable between 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 Model setting variations When using the H4D sensor unit with a view camera you should make the appropriate setting change accordingly Don t forget to change the setting again if you change camera model The five options are e H4D For automatic setting in normal H4D use e Schneider For use with view cameras and Schneider lenses e LensCtrlS For use with view cameras e Pinhol
47. than can be shown See Navigating Batches for com plete details about how to select the current batch Browsing by IAA approval status You can set the camera to browse only images of one or more specific approval levels from a batch You can use this for example to review all of your red status shots to make sure you don t need them or to review all of your yellow status shots to decide whether they should be moved to green or red status When you use the browse filter you will not see images excluded by the filter but they are still there See under IAA Instant Approval Architecture for complete details about how to check and set the browse filter Viewing modes Various amounts of information can be displayed when viewing previews This ranges from histograms to a set of metadata There are five modes See Preview Modes for de tails You can select batches using just the and buttons while browsing images This method also enables you to select a batch as you zoom in from thumbnails to preview See Navigating Batches for complete details about this method 70 12 Preview Modes The preview can be set to various modes to show or hide technical information It can be changed in seconds Preview Modes You can cycle through all the available preview modes by pressing the View Mode button is Ee Full screen Histogram review mode mode m ME En Aper ture
48. the lid button to change the status to Yes and then press the OK button to execute the delete To cancel press the menu button to exit or press the El button to set the status to No and then press the OK button to cancel You now return to the main menu Either move on to another setting by using the navigator button or 7 Press the menu EXIT button to exit the menu system Transferring images Transferring to a computer To transfer images stored on the compact flash card to your computer simply connect the sensor unit to a computer using a FireWire cable and then run Phocus Alternatively use a card reader and connect to a computer See the Phocus user manual for details One way of working is to simply assign unwanted images as Red In this way you retain the option for a while of changing your mind later while allowing the system to automatically delete the unwanted images as the storage medium fills up 89 16 Settings This section covers various diverse date amp time display brightness etc LK settings such as sound Photo Bang Peng Hasselblad Masters Language o0 150 Ze White Bal Browse Storage gt Settings gt Power Down 1 EXIT MAIN MENU Power Down Never O Mark Overexp 0 4 Mark Overexp oo User Interface gt Camera gt Power Dowe About gt Mook merk Default gt fad m Custom Options gt Date A Time
49. the main light source you should set True Exposure to OFF in Custom Options 13 130 Automatic exposure P amp Pv Mode Pv Mode P Mode 50 110 50 50 120 150 39 50 110 50 50 120 150 35 50 110 110 80 210 50 110 110 80 210 EV 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 12 2 0 13 2 8 4 2 15 Ke wn 6 ioe s n aady 17 18 Ke 19 N N 20 N m 21 45 22 64 23 90 2 0 0 N 2 Ke n ioe m ny dy Ke N N N m 45 64 90 500 1000 8 15 30 60 125 250 Shutter speed 32s 16s 8s 4s 64s 500 1000 8 15 30 60 125 250 Shutter speed 32s 16s 8s 4s 2s 64s Light metering method se
50. to normal or rear the beginning or end of a capture Please see the relevant user manuals for information regarding 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 instead 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 unit s output specifications for further information 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 units 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 metering system A Control of either the integral flash unit or separate SCA3002 compatible flash unit regarding the two functions exposure compensati
51. toggle between default and custom r ton to Spirit Level in Custom settings Options Custom settings are retained for future use To make a new custom setting repeat the above procedure 19 Buttons and controls details Shutter release button A This button has half press and full press positions By pressing half way or softly the camera auto focus function and exposure meter can be activated By pressing all the way down or more firmly the shutter will be released or the chosen exposure proce dure for example the self timer is activated with this button FLASH CONTROL LOCK button XIT B This is a triple function button If you press the button for one second the beeper will sound if set and a key symbol will appear on the grip display signifying that the con trols except the shutter release have been locked and therefore cannot be altered unin tentionally in use Press the button for one second again to unlock this function can be altered to lock all controls or control wheels only in Custom Options 18 Quickly clicking the button will access the flash settings information on the display from the main screen See under Flash Strobe controls and displays for full details This button also acts as the EXIT button for many other settings including an EXIT but ton when navigating the sensor unit menu AF button ON SEL C This is a triple function button Press this button to directl
52. unit overview initial settings This section deals with getting started as well as a general overview of tethered and untethered shooting and capture storage modes Photo Mark Zibert Hasselblad Masters If an item on the menu is dimmed for example in fig 4 Camera and GPS are dimmed it signifies that the item is not currently accessible 59 Getting started The initial general setting is language choice This choice is retained but can be changed at any time You can choose between ENGLISH GERMAN FRENCH ITALIAN SPANISH JAPANESE CHINESE Before each shoot an ISO and a white balance setting should be made white balance is for your convenience regarding the appearance of the image on the display though it will not affect the raw file See next chapter for details Although the description below illustrates how the language choice is set it is also a general introductory illustration of how settings are changed Setting the menu language Proceed as follows 1 Press the MENU EXIT B button to open the menu 2 Press the NAVIGATOR button A and Y to select the SETTINGS sub menu 3 Press the NAVIGATOR button gt to open the SETTINGS menu 4 Press the NAVIGATOR button gt to select the USER INTERFACE sub menu 5 Press either ZOOM button El or to choose a new lan guage in this case Spanish 6 Press the MENU EXIT EB button again to close the menu Tip
53. viewfinder and the audio confirmation signal 4 Recompose the picture and press shutter release button camera does not re focus because it is temporarily in AF T mode The True Focus icon disappears from the view finder Camera reverts to AF S Note that camera reverts to AF S if the focusing ring on the lens is moved Activated by True Focus button Autofocus deactivated In this mode the True Focus function is activated by pressing the True Focus button Normal autofocus is de activated therefore pressing the shutter release button will not reset the focus Useful when many shots are required with the same focus setting 1 Press AF button Select True Focus with the front control wheel Save 2 Aim camera at important area in subject and press True Focus button 3 Wait for the True Focus icon to appear in the viewfinder and the audio confirmation signal Recompose the picture and press shutter release button Note that the True Focus adjustment is applied to all following captures until True Focus button is pressed again when a new adjustment is made In this mode the True Focus function is activated by pressing an assigned button This produces a one shot setting where the camera reverts to its original Manual focus setting after capture Pressing the shutter release button will not reset the focus Useful when many shots are required with the same focus setting 1 In Custom Options select the desired butto
54. you to evaluate your images as quickly as you take them It works by supplying immediate audio feedback which tells you instantly whether each new capture is exposed correctly or likely to be rated as over or underexposed Simultaneously it applies a colored code to each capture as a visual reminder of its status This status can be manually changed when browsing either imme diately or later on In addition each file named is prefixed by a letter A B or C according to status This system also allows you to browse by filtering to show or hide only the captures you want The color coding and the name coding remains tagged to the file so when it appears in Phocus the status can be used by way of filtering to speed up and facilitate the filing browsing and selection process at that stage too Though you can use the system any way you like the intention based on the traffic light principle is that you should assign the levels as follows GREEN for your best shots YELLOW for images that need closer inspection RED for images that you are unlikely to use IAA overview Current browse filter setting Faster and more effective browsing can be achieved by filtering captures The brackets represent the filtering method selected as follows Show all Capture file name Show green and yellow only File names are prefixed by a letter to repre sent the current approval status This letter will change if the status
55. 3045154 Improves comfort and security with hand held photography Complete with quick plate H Camera strap H 3053616 Extra wide camera strap with anti slip backing Release cord H 3043370 Remote release cord with a cable length of 0 5 m Focusing screens All focusing screens are of the Spheri cal Acute Matte D type with or with out grid and central markings for spot 7 5 and AF metering area Grid z 5 patterns provide aid in technical architectural documentation and other j similar fields Available with or without masking for the sensor format HVM correction lens holder 3053348 Lens holder for custom made eyesight correction lenses available from opti cians To be used for optimal viewing comfort and accuracy O HC lens accessories HTS 1 5 3043400 The HTS 1 5 is a shift and tilt adapter designed for the HCD28mm HC35mm HC50mm HC80mm and the HC100mm lenses It not only solves technical challenges but also provides exciting opportunities for creative solutions Converter H 1 7X 3023717 The Converter attaches between the lens and the body to increase the focal length by a factor of 1 7 This provides a convenient way to expand your range of lenses The Converter H 1 7 X features the same outstanding opti cal and mechanical quality as all the lenses in the Hasselblad H system The optical design consists
56. 5 tilt shift adapter optional accessory providing portable tilt shift solution for 5 HC HCD lenses ranging from 28mm to 100mm e Flens adapter optional accessory allows use of the classic CF lenses from the Hasselblad V camera e Option of processing raw images in Hasselblad s Phocus imaging toolbox or work Ing with your raw images directly in Apple or Adobe imaging environments e Large and easy to read camera information display on rear LCD instantly acces sible by one button press e Integral digital spirit level on rear LCD display and viewfinder display instantly accessible by one button press This list is just a selection of the professional level features expected from a professional level tool There are plenty more An impressive lens line The highly renowned HC HCD lens line includes 11 Auto Focus lenses all with central shutters Range is from 28mm to 300mm 50 110mm zoom 35 90mm zoom and 1 7x converter The HTS 1 5 tilt shift adapter delivers an easy to use portable tilt shift solu tion for 5 HC HCD lenses ranging from 28mm to 100mm The CF adapter optional accessory allows use of the classic CF lenses from the Hasselblad V System with full use of their central shutters allowing flash to be employed at shutter speeds up to 1 500s The central shutter also improves image quality by reducing camera vibration And thanks to the large format of the H System cameras there is a considerably shallower depth of f
57. 6132 x 8176 pixels 50 Mpixels 6132 x 8176 pixels 60 1 Mpixels 6708 x 8956 pixels 36 7 x 49 1 mm 36 7 x 49 1 mm 40 2 x 53 7 mm Image size Raw 3FR capture Compressed to Raw 3FR capture Raw 3FR capture 65 265 1100 MB on average 8 bit Compressed to 65 MB on average Compressed to 80 MB on average TIFF 150 150 600 MB on average 8 bit TIFF 150MB 8 bit TIFF 180MB 33 captures per minute 1 shot 33 captures per minute 31 captures per minute CF card type U DMA e g SanDisk extreme IV or tethered to a Mac or PC Mounted on CCD sensor Lossless compressed Hasselblad 3FR 3F Phocus supplied for Mac and PC Mac OSX version 10 5 Windows XP 32 and 64 bit Vista 32 and 64 bit Windows 7 32 and 64 bit Platform support Host connection type FireWire 800 IEEE1394b View camera compatibility Yes mechanical shutters controlled via flash sync Electronic shutters must be controlled from Phocus Operating temperature 0 45 C 32 113 F 133 SENSOR UNIT H4D 50 H4D 40 H4D 31 Sese 50 Mpixels 6132 x 8176 pixels 40 Mpixels 5478 x 7304 pixels 31 Mpixels 4872 x 6496 pixels Sri ram 7x 49 1 mm en 1x 44 2 mm Baam 1x 44 2 mm aa size Raw 3FR capture Di to 65 MB ee 3FR capture 50 MB on average ee 3FR capture 40 MB on average on average 8 bit TIFF 150MB 8 bit TIFF 120MB 8 bit TIFF 93 MB Capture rate 1 1 seconds per capture 1 1 seconds per capture 50 captures per 1 2 seconds per captu
58. EJ button more times Zoom back out one step by pressing the zoom out Ba button 4 When you are finished press and hold the zoom out Ba button to return to browsing at the standard zoom level 69 You work your way deeper into the menu each time you press the E button to view media batch thumbnail view etc The selected item is framed framed in blue Conversely you work your way back out of the menu each time you press the E3 button 2 HAASE Ge 40 i image Zoomed Normalview 4 Thumbnailview 9 Thumbnailview Batch list Media Thumbnail views Preview thumbnails are small versions of each preview sized to fit either four or nine images on the screen at once Use them to get an overview of your work so far and to When you browse using the naviga help find specific shots tor button you will only see images from the current batch To view an other batch you must navigate to the media list by zooming and then selecting the appropriate batch To see the thumbnails start with the standard preview display and press the zoom out button once to see four thumbnails or twice to see nine When viewing thumbnails the selected image shows a blue border When an image is selected you can zoom in on it using the zoom in button or delete it using MAIN MENU gt STORAGE gt Delete see also MAIN MENU gt STORAGE gt Delete section for a detailed procedure Use A and Y to scroll the thumbnails when you have more shots
59. Exposure compensation Quick Adjust 46 Profiles 48 Making a profile 49 Using profiles 50 SU introduction 51 Parts and components 53 Overview of menu system and navigation 55 Overview of menu structure 56 Description of menu items 57 SU initial settings 58 Setting the menu language 59 Capture storage 60 Capture destination 60 Compact cards 61 Formatting 62 Tethered to a computer 63 The images in this manual were not taken with a Hasselblad H4D They are used for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to represent the image quality produced by a Hasselblad H4D Unless otherwise stated all images Jens Karlsson Hasselblad David Jeffery and Mats Bengtsson 10 SU getting started 11 12 13 14 15 Settings check White Balance Grey balance Media Browsing images Basic image browsing Zooming in and out Zooming in for more detail Thumbnail views Preview modes Preview modes Histogram mode Full details mode Battery saver mode Full screen mode Overexposure indicator IAA instant Approval Architecture Using IAA Default approval status Browsing by approval status Deleting by approval status File storage Organizing work with batches Creating a new batch Navigating batches Deleting images Delete Deleting several images from a batch Deleting several images from a medium Transferring images 16 Settings 17 User Interface Camera About Default Custom Options SU
60. FLASH CONTROL LOCK button Locks settings to avoid inadvertent change Also accesses flash settings as well as acting as Exit button AF button Accesses focus modes ISO WB button Accesses ISO and White Balance settings Also acts as Save button Front control wheel Accesses and changes various set tings True Focus button Activates True Focus function Can be reassigned to another function Format button Re formats CF card AE L button Locks light reading made in both automatic and manual exposure modes Can be reassigned to another function MENU button Accesses menu Illumination Battery status button IIluminates grip display Accesses battery status and general informa tion screen ON OFF PROFILES ESC button Turns the camera on and off Accesses Profiles and acts as escape button for other functions Rear control wheel Accesses and changes various set tings Eyesight correction adjustment wheel Adjusts viewfinder image to suit individual eyesight EV correction adjustment button Produces EV exposure compensation EXP button Accesses exposure mode and meter ing method This overview illustrates the functions and features most commonly needed when shoot ing and how they are distri buted on the three displays For example aperture and shut ter settings appear in both the viewfinder and on the grip displays in normal mode but can also appear on the sensor unit dis
61. H4D is a purely electronic device attention to power supply is vital When work ing untethered it is therefore 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 sensor unit pay particular attention 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 under Appendix for specific de tails When storing separated from the camera always 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 itself is not accessible for any kind of cleaning or maintenance by a user Do not attempt any such action as you will almost certainly damage it irreparably 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 sensor unit is an independ ent component of the H4D In this way it can be used with view large format cameras to optimize its use see under Sensor unit use with view cameras for details As aresult when mounted on an H4D body user information is spread across
62. HASSELBLAD User Manual H4D 200 MS H4D 60 H4D 50 MS H4D 50 H4D 40 H4D 31 CONTENTS Introduction System requirements Warnings amp restrictions H4D models General overview controls and displays Button functions Display information Grip display Viewfinder display Sensor unit display Spirit level Buttons and controls details Audio feedback Camera Body Carrying strap Rechargeable battery Battery charger Charging the battery Rechargeable battery grip general Rechargeable battery grip precautions Battery life Battery status Power On Standby Viewfinder screen Accessory connection PC connector Base plate Viewfinder Parts amp Components Attaching and removing the viewfinder Eyepiece adjustment Eye cup Integral flash unit Lenses Parts amp Components Attaching a lens Removing a lens 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 24 25 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 28 28 28 29 29 29 30 31 31 31 31 31 32 33 33 33 Lens cap 33 Filters 33 Lens shades 33 Shutter and aperture control 33 Depth of field calculation 34 Depth of field visual preview 34 Infrared focus settings 34 Focus assist 34 Manual focus 35 Autofocus 35 Single 36 Continuous 36 True Focus 37 Light Metering amp Exposure Control 41 ISO amp white balance button 42 Metering method 43 Exposure method 43 Manual exposure mode 44 Automatic exposure mode 44 AE L button 45
63. If you then try to take additional cap tures you will get a medium full message be Some captures may trigger audio By warnings even though they are exposed according to your inten tions You should consider these warnings only as a guideline This feature can be turned off in User Interface gt Sound To Changing the IAA approval status of individual captures Press the approve button to change the status of the Cc image You can set the camera to filter by approval status as you browse which means that some images may be hid den though they are still there See Browsing by Approval Status for de tails about how to work with the filter If no problem is detected then the image is saved with the chosen default approval status When you are browsing through your shots keep an eye on the approval status of each and consider whether you should promote or demote each shot based on its appearance on the preview screen You can also apply a browse filter for example to browse only red shots when looking for images to delete or to browse only green shots to make sure you have a good version of each shot that you need When you begin working with the images in Phocus use the approval status as a guide for organizing your work For example you might begin by opening and optimizing the green shots and then go to the yellow shots only if you still need more images and then finally check the red shots
64. Press the Save button 4 2 Image Info SN 4 2 Image Info In Image info you can compose your own combination of letters words symbols etc to be included in the metadata The same procedure is also used to change a Profile name Text setting 1 Press the MENU button on the grip 2 Turn the front control wheel until Settings appears 3 Press Enter ISO WB button on the grip 4 Turn the front control wheel to access 4 2 Image info 5 Press Enter ISO WB button to access the list of characters and figures available 6 By turning the front control wheel the character selector cur sor will move to the left and right in the available characters while the rear control wheel moves it up and down The chart of characters will automatically scroll to reveal the whole set The space character is top left in the list On the left side of the screen there is a small box frame con taining two arrow symbols and an X symbol By selecting the arrows you can position the cursor in the line of text you have created The X symbol deletes the selected character To create a line of text select the desired character and press then Sel AF button That character is then automatically added to the line of text below the character chart Press Save ISO WB button to store the new setting 114 115 Changing text an example Here is an example of how to change existing text in this case the word Text to
65. Rechargeable battery grip The Battery grip rechargeable 7 2V 3043348 is the standard power source for the H4D camera and is an environmentally approved Li ion type The H4D requires a power supply for all ac tions as there is no mechanical reserve facility When working un tethered it is therefore advisable to keep a reserve rechargeable battery grip at hand As is the case with most batteries problems might be encountered when used in very low temperatures In this situation it is advisable to keep the reserve battery in an in side pocket for example to maintain it near body temperature both sorts of battery grips are referred to as the battery in this manual Fitting and removing a battery 3 4 5 The fitting and removing procedure is the same for both types of battery grip Remove the battery from the camera by depressing the battery holder button A and simultaneously swinging the battery hold er retaining lever B down until it stops Pull the battery down wards C If you intend to store the battery separately from the camera you should ensure that the safety cover is in place to prevent short circuiting It snaps into place and is removed by pulling outwards and upwards on the locking clip fig 4 To fit hold the battery flat against the camera body and aligning the two upper lugs with the slot slide it back into position as far as it will go Swing back the battery holder retaining lever until it clicks
66. SO WB button to save the setting White Balance settings are only approximate color temperature settings They are only used for user convenience when viewing 3F 3FR files are raw format files and therefore con tain all the information required for correction in Phocus and or other software regardless of the original color temperature at the time of exposure 42 Metering modes ie i There are three metering modes available All three are reflective methods measuring Ta 32 H4D 40 the light reflected off various selected parts of the subject according to method and i a are through the lens TTL These have the following designations with their respective display symbols le Centre Weighted r 1 ia CentreSpot CentreSpot ae 23 x 20mm ni 32 H4D 40 a Spot 25 H4D 50 21 H4D 60 Centre Weighted Commonly used for average light situations where there is no particular dominance of light or dark areas across the tonal range Takes into account approximately 25 of the image seen in the viewfinder pot ameter zanm CentreSpot Emphasizes the central section of the focusing screen equivalent to 3 1 H4D 40 i Iv 25 of the i Thi id bal d di eal 2 5 H4D 50 approximately 25 of the image This provides a balanced assessment and is a typica 2 0 H4D 60 choice where the main subject is in the centre of the image Spot The sensitive area is equivalent to approximately 2 5
67. ace 5 Close the slot cover shut again Removing a card 1 Open the CF card slot cover on the sensor unit 2 Press the release button a little way in to release it into the active position 3 Press the now extended release button all the way back into the sensor unit again Some force is required As you do this the card will be pushed out a few millimeters 4 Grasp the card and pull it away from the sensor unit 5 Close the slot cover shut again 61 Format Card Are you sure EXIT OK ISO White Bal Browse Storage gt Settings gt EXIT Dei Ferm IE bach amp eel alt hee Lineal EXIT N ee zi It is good practice to format new cards and regularly reformat older cards to exploit the optimum for speed storage capacity and secure storage particular ly if they have been formatted or used with other devices erased You can also use the format command to delete all images on a disk This is sometimes faster than using the delete function but it is not as flexible because all data from all batches will always be Formatting The camera is only able to read and write to storage media that have been formatted New cards or disks sometimes have no for matting or you might want to convert media that are currently using a format that the camera cannot read There are two ways to format cards The quickest way is to use the Format card button on the grip If you
68. again The instant manual override function produces a convenient way of working You can take advantage of autofocus while retaining an instantly adjustable manual focus check if preferred for pin point accuracy without making any changes in the settings 38 True Focus and Absolute Position Lock The obvious situation that would most benefit from using True Focus would be a fashion shoot with a fairly wide angle lens at a large aperture setting and where the central area of the image is clothing while retaining focus on the model s face Ideally a fairly controlled and static flow should be planned on this means a change of pose by the model should take place only after captures and the photographer must resist crouching down or leaning forwards or backwards too much before capture With the lens at its widest aperture setting a normal autofocus setting is made on the model s face A and the camera focus locked The composition is then changed to include more of the clothing B but the locked focus setting now extends beyond the model s face at B according to the laws of geometry This will naturally result in an image where much of the subject closest to the camera and the model s face will be unsharp Solutions involving manual focus focus lock resetting of multi point sensors are distracting to workflow and prone to error Making a True Focus setting at A will ensure that focus is automatically adjusted in accordance with the change o
69. al flash sync autofocus single single drive auto exposure aperture priority average metering user button None Full auto normal flash sync autofocus single single drive programmed exposure centre weighted metering user button None Studio normal flash sync manual focus single drive manual exposure spot metering user button AF Fill flash normal flash sync adjusted output 1 7EV autofocus single single drive auto exposure average metering Spare customized profiles The default setting is highlighted on the display for easy and rapid access Access to profiles lower on the list is via a scroll bar visible on the right of the display Rotate the rear control wheel to bring them into view All user profiles can be restored to default values again simply by removing the battery and holding down the MENU and ISO WB buttons together and while keeping them depressed replace the battery There will be an audible signal that denotes the restoration All settings are stored when a profile is created This includes the ISO white balance color temperature and color tint settings that were current at the time the profile was created These profile settings will override the settings in use at the time the profile button was pressed In other words remember to check for unintentional ISO white balance or color temperature changes when using profiles Color tint is not a user setting but is stored after a manual wh
70. ame to it When you copy images from a compact flash card each batch is saved as a sub folder on the destination disk When deleting multiple images you are able to restrict the delete command so that it affects just a single batch When browsing images you will only see images from the current batch You can change between batches by using the navigation controls The batch name also shows the date on which it was created using the Year Month Day convention Creating a new batch Press the MENU button Press W to navigate down and select the Storage dialog Press gt and then to navigate down and select Batch Press gt to open the Batch dialog The new batch name will always begin with a three digit number which automatically increments by one with each new batch Following this is five letters which you can assign yourself to help make the batch easier to identify To set the letters Use lt and gt to select one of the five letters Then use the or Ell button to step the currently selected letter up or down the alphabet until you have found the letter you want Continue working until you have set the name you want Press the approve OK button to save the new batch with the name you selected You now return to the BATCH menu Press the menu EXIT button to exit the menu system B et a A ae MENU eH 1 EEE LLTITIE EEE U 99SHASBL 09 07 09 0 Bm 996JEFFD 10 01 25 82 ME 997UNO__ 04 28 0
71. amp GPS gt Dan Volume oo Key Click Exposure Warning l INTERFACE EXIT SOUND Navigating the USER INTERFACE settings bites Brightness A User Interface By altering the User Interface settings you can control the way the sensor unit interacts to suit you and your preferred way of working It also includes date and time settings User interface menu items The user interface menu includes both items and sub menus as follows Language The menu system can be displayed in any of seven languages This menu item Soto enables you to select your preferred language for the menus ower Vown Mark Overexp Sound gt Date amp Time amp Display gt Power Down To help preserve the charge in the battery you can set the sensor unit to power down after a specified period of inactivity Set to a value between 3 and 99 minutes to establish a time out or Never to disable the feature Note however that this is a complete power down mode for the sensor unit not a standby mode Half press the shutter release or press the ON OFF button on the grip to reactivate the sensor unit which will take a few seconds if the camera is active or in standby mode indicated by a visible logo on the grip display EXIT USER INTERFACE Language Power Down Mark Overexp Sound gt Date amp Time amp Display gt EXIT USER INTERFACE Please also note that after 15 minutes of complet
72. andby as well as OFF In active modes battery consumption is least in Standby mode and most in ON mode The camera enters Standby mode to preserve battery consumption after 10 seconds Default but can be changed in Custom Options 1 Both the grip and the sensor unit displays are dimmed accordingly The sensor unit can be set to become independently inactive in Power Down Menu gt Settings gt User Interface gt Power Down However after 15 minutes of complete inactivity the whole camera will turn off automati cally to conserve power indicated by no visible logos on either display ON 13 To activate the camera press the red ON OFF button until you see the start up H4D logo appear on the grip display The logo is automatically followed by the main screen The camera is now in ON mode After a set period of inactivity programmable in Custom Options the camera automati cally enters Standby mode signalled by the appearance of the H4D logo again Standby In this mode the camera is in a mainly inactive standby mode and is ready to be imme diately reactivated to the ON mode by pressing the shutter release button half way pressing the Stop down button e clicking the ON OFF button pressing the Mirror up button In this mode signalled by the standby H4D logo appearing on the grip display the demand on the batteries is very low It is ideal for general use where intervals between shots exceed a few seconds
73. ate down to Custom Options 3 Press the gt button to select the option Choices are selected by the El or Ell buttons e Tilt sensor The tilt sensor sets the viewing orientation of captures when they appear in Phocus In order to avoid unintentional orien tation changes when the camera is pointing straight up or down for example the tilt setting can be locked at Auto Lock at 0 degrees Lock at 90 degrees Lock at 180 degrees and Lock at 270 degrees e Menu Ctrl This sets whether the front and rear control wheels are active or inactive when navigating the sensor menu e Display This setting allows you to turn the sensor unit display on when half pressing the shutter release button Three options are available e Display ON by half press e Display OFF by half press Toggle display by half press Photo Claudio Napolitan Hasselblad Masters 17 Sensor unit use with view cameras This section covers using the sensor unit when attached to a view or large format camera View cameras Flash sync shutters Di Flash sync input cable Any view camera with Hasselblad H adapter Da Flash sync input cable View cameras Electronic shutters Any view camera with Hasselblad H adapter Rollei Lens Control S Expose cable Schneider Schneider Rollei Lens De Host computer with Shutter Control S Host computer with FireWire running Phocus Control ES FireWire
74. atures Take the appropriate measures if this is the case If you do not intend to use the battery for a while it is best to store it at room temperature with an approximate 30 to 40 charge You can check the percentage level on the status screen According to the CIPA standard 200 shots should be expected from a fully charged battery though this depends on camera use In practice however with short intervals between shots 1 000 shots can be achieved The battery should have a usable service life of around 400 recharge discharge cycles 26 Camera battery warning Rechargeable battery grip precautions The following precautions should be followed Connect the battery grip to the camera correctly Keep the protective cover in place when not in use Short circuiting across keys in a pocket for example could cause a fire risk Do not use the battery grip for anything other than H1 H1D H2 H2D H3D H4D cameras Do not immerse the battery grip in liquids Do not incinerate the battery grip Please recycle or discard in an environmentally approved manner Do not use any other charger than the Hasselblad battery charger BCH Li ion 7 2 VDC 3053568 Battery charger BCH Li ion 7 2 VDC precautions Read the instructions before using the charger Use indoors only protect against moisture Do not use charger for anything else than charging of Battery grip rechargeable 7 2 V 3043348 Do not short circuit the jack plug
75. aving the sensor unit turned ON for around 12 hours Do not touch the exposed CCD filter with your fingers Always replace the protective CCD filter cover when the sensor unit is not mounted on a camera Never attempt to remove the glass filter from the front of the CCD you will probably ruin the CCD if you do so If dust manages to get between the IR filter and CCD it can only be removed at the Hasselblad factory Contact your Hasselblad dealer for assistance Store the sensor unit away from moisture and excessive heat When cleaning the filter take at least as much care as you would with any optic See under Appendix for cleaning instructions Introductory overview of menu access navigation and settings choice 150 White Bal Browse BETT Settings gt EXIT 150 White Bal _ Browse gah Storac gt Settings EXIT 150 White Browse Storage gt Settings gt The menu is structured in a manner similar to mobile cell phones and similar small electronic devices Various branches within the tree system are accessed by pressing the navigation button until you reach the point where a choice has to be made The OK Approve button or SELECTION ZOOM IN ZOOM OUT buttons are then used to confirm choice Both the front and rear control wheels can also be used to navigate the menu The rear control wheel navigates up and down the menu list and the front control wheel navigates sideways in the di
76. aw image format DNG Digital Negative bringing this new technology standard to the professional photographer for the first time In order to utilize DAC and optimize the colors of the DNG file format conversion from 3FR must take place through Phocus Accessories H system accessories include general items such as filters straps and lens shades etc as well as specialist items For instance the Global Image Locator GIL ensures all images captured outside are tagged with GPS coordinates time and altitude This data provides the key to anumber of future applica tions involving image archiving and retrieval One example is the direct mapping of images in Phocus software to the Google Earth application Then there is the HTS 1 5 that allows for portable tilt and shift with the HC HCD lens range from 28mm to 100mm It provides both technical solutions and creative possibilities There is even a CF adapter that allows you to use lenses from the V system to extend your range Have a look at the list towards the end of this manual for more details User Manual The user manual can be read on line or printed printer friendly US Letter A4 in its entirety or just as individual pages to keep with the camera as reminders for specific tasks Note that as virtually all the information is not model specific vari ous models can appear in the illustrations Where information is model specific then it is clearly marked as such
77. back into place The battery charger 6 7 The battery charger unit is supplied with five plug attachments to suit various types of domestic electrical sockets available world wide Other types of socket will require a domestic socket con verter Attach the chosen plug fig 7 by sliding it into position ensuring that the two electrical contact prongs on the charger correctly enter the two contact sockets on the plug attachment Removal is by the reverse procedure Please note the Battery charger BC H Li ion 7 2 VDC 3053568 is designed for use with Battery grip rechargeable 7 2V units only Charging the battery 8 With the battery removed from the camera insert the jack plug from the battery charger into the socket on the battery grip Insert the battery charger into a standard 100 240V 50 60 Hz domestic socket During the charging procedure the lamp on the charger signifies the following continuous yellow Standby slow flashing yellow Pre charge rapid flashing green Charging lt 75 slow flashing green Charging gt 75 continuous green Ready 100 rapid flashing yellow Fault condition Rechargeable battery grip general The battery should be charged for approximately 12 hours before first time use The battery is best charged at an ambient temperature of 10 45 C 50 113 F Maximum battery capacity is reached only after the battery has been charged and discharged several times It wil
78. capture To make the next capture however you must first release the shutter release button and then press again In Continuous mode the camera automatically makes captures and makes ready for the next capture in a continuous manner as long as you maintain pressure on the shutter release Please note the speed is dependent on the time taken to save the capture according to equipment In camera active mode 1 Press the MENU button on the grip 2 Turn the front control wheel to Drive 3 Press Enter ISO WB button 4 Turn the front control wheel to Single or Continuous 5 Press Save to store the setting Photo Mark Zibert Hasselblad Masters 18 Flash Strobe controls and displays Sync at all shutter speeds to 1 800s Integral fill flash SCA 3002 compatible Flash measure capability Rear sync capability The H system meets professional demands for a variety of situations where flash is required It includes an integral flash primarily intended for fill flash use but strong enough for simple close work Combined with an adapter and a portable unit H cameras can exploit the automatic features offered by Metz and other top names in the field for powerful and reliable solutions When in the studio the H system is capable of providing flash metering for maximum control and security As with all strobe studio flash use very particular attention should be taken to ensure correct c
79. ch H Used when removing the sensor unit CCD and IR filter l The sensor is positioned behind a permanently mounted IR filter Always be very careful not to touch or scratch the surface of the filter when it is exposed Replace the protective cover whenever the sensor unit is not mounted on a camera Databus connectors J For digital communication with camera body Flash card slot K Flash card removal button L Flash card slot cover M H4D 31 40 50 only Flash sync input N Flash sync connector protected behind a rubber cover for when the sensor unit is used with a view large format camera Flash sync output O Flash sync connector protected behind a rubber cover for when the sensor unit is used with a view large format camera FireWire connector P FireWire 800 port for computer connection H4D 60 only Flash sync amp power connectors Q Connectors protected behind a rubber cover used when the sensor unit is mounted on a view large format camera FireWire connector R FireWire 800 port for computer connection Note General sensor unit care Time amp Date settings on the sensor unit which are included with files and batch labels are updated automatically through a FireWire Phocus connection These settings are retained for about two consecutive weeks by a small rechargeable cell that is auto matically recharged by the main battery or FireWire with regular use If problems occur charge the cell by le
80. changes in a bracketing sequence when in Manual exposure mode Shutter speed selects changes in shutter speed Aperture selects changes in aperture settings Aperture control in Manual 26 e Front wheel Rear wheel Selects which control wheel changes the aperture setting when in Manual expo sure mode Front wheel selects the front control wheel to change the aperture setting Rear wheel selects the rear control wheel to change the aperture setting Low flash warning 27 On Off Controls the display of the Low flash warning message and triangle ON enables the function OFF disables the function Interval timer initial delay 28 None 2s 10s 60s Interval time Allows an initial delay before the first capture of an interval timer function operation Aperture indication 29 e Normal Light meter Allows choice of aperture indication display in Manual mode only Normal selects conventional f5 6 f8 etc display Light meter selects light meter type display f5 6 f8 etc Extra mirror delay 30 50 ms 100 ms 200 ms None 25 ms Extends the delay period between the mirror being raised and the opening of the lens shutter thereby reducing the negative effect of vibration on longer exposure times 112 True Focus in AF S 31 Off on Re assigns half press of shutter release button to activate True Focus function in stead of standard automat
81. ches the shutter 9 speed exposure time on the camera lens The settings range from 1 8 second to 32 seconds 1 8 second is the default setting Capture Sequence This feature functions in the same manner as an interval timer Initial delay Controls the amount of time required to elapse before the first capture ao EB Delay Controls the amount of time required between each gt capture Count Controls the total number of captures required 97 Setting EXPOSURE TIME and CAPTURE SEQUENCE gt Proceed as follows 1 Press the menu MENU button to open the menu A mi jaan 2 Use A and to select the SETTINGS sub menu AN EXIT j WASETIBLAS 3 Press gt to open the SETTINGS menu 5 4 Use A and to select CAMERA Settings gt N ere 2 9 aS 5 5 Press gt toopen the CAMERA menu 6 Press either the Ea or Ed button to select PINHOLE EXIT a 7 Press Aor to select EXPOSURE TIME 8 Press either or El to make an exposure time setting CLIITITIET 9 Press W to select CAPTURE SEQUENCE 10 Press gt to open the CAPTURE SEQUENCE menu Body Body Exposure Time Exposure Time Capture Seq gt y Capture Seq gt EXIT MEE EXIT WASETIBIAS WASETIBLAS 98 ON L Capture Seq Initial delay oo Delay Count WASETIBLAS Capture Seq Initial delay OK Delay o0 Count EXIT WASETIBLAS Capture Seq Initial dela
82. ction is effectively converted into the True Focus func tion That is focus is set by half pressing the shutter release button Remember though that the True Focus function is retained until turned off in Custom Options 1 In Custom Options select 31 True Focus in AF S with the front control wheel Select ON with the rear front control wheel Save 2 Aim camera at important area in subject and half press the shutter release button 3 Wait for the True Focus icon to appear in the viewfinder and the audio confirmation signal 4 Maintain the half press and recompose the picture Press fully to expose The True Focus icon disappears from the viewfinder True Focus function is retained Temporarily activated by a selected User button Autofocus retained In this mode the True Focus function is activated by pressing an assigned button This produces a one shot setting where the camera reverts to its original Autofocus setting after capture Useful if you want to quickly switch back and forth between True Focus and normal Autofocus Works with or without a Custom Options 31 setting 1 In Custom Options select the desired button to reassign with the front control wheel M UP button in this example Select True Focus with the rear control wheel Save 2 Aim camera at important area in subject and press the selected button the grip display now indicates AF T mode 3 Wait for the True Focus icon to appear in the
83. ctions as the ON button and the ISO WB button functions as the SAVE button The front and rear control wheels can also be used to navigate the menu on the sensor unit At very low temperatures the displays require a few seconds to present new settings The contro wheels are also used to navigate the menu on the sensor unit The FLASH button also acts as an EXIT button and the ISO WB button acts as an OK button when navigating the sensor unit menu The following is a list of the various terms describing the various actions that appear in the menu on the grip display Enter moves screen down one level on the menu Exit moves screen back up one level on the menu Does not save any settings Off deactivates the particular function being set On activates the particular function being set Select selects the character marked for image info and profile name Escape terminates an action and returns to the main screen Does not save any settings Saves a setting and also moves screen back up one level on the menu Can save many changes made in a setting sequence Remember the follow ing groupings of saved and not saved actions SAVED NOT SAVED when making settings changes Quick save half press shutter release button Save press save but ton ISO WB button 23 Escape press ESC button PROFILES ESC button Exit press exit button FLASH button 7 u Ls LEUI
84. d filter then you may have dust either on the inside of the IR filter or on the CCD itself 136 Cleaning using the HAMA cleaning fluid and tissues Note Hasselblad recommends HAMA Optic Cleaning Fluid 5902 1 Carefully spray the fluid onto the IR filter at a distance of 10 15 cm 4 5 inches so that the fluid is applied onto the filter as a thin even haze 1 2 sprays are enough If you apply too little the fluid will start to dry up before you start wiping the filter As an alternative you can spray the fluid onto the tissue first and then apply it to the filter as you wipe it 2 Fold the tissue several times to match the width of the IR filter you might use two or three tissues at a time if necessary to give you a better grip Be sure to fold the paper so that the coated glossy side faces outwards do not use the other side as it can do more harm than good 3 Gently place the folded tissue onto the edge of the filter using two or three fingers Be sure to wipe the entire surface evenly Sweep the filter only once Do not wipe the same area twice with the same tissue as you might reapply dirt removed in the first sweep 4 Finally check if the IR filter has been properly cleaned either by visual inspection or by mounting the sensor unit to the camera and making a shot If further cleaning is needed repeat cleaning procedure Do not use same side of the e wipe twice as you will be likely to reapply any particles remove
85. d activated compensation set Exposure compensation setting 0 7 EV Viewfinder display according to setting Exposure method and metering method mode examples OP 1 i f nF a y e i Menu mode gt Er eae he gt 1 Oo w etc where A Aperture priority S Shutter priority Flash mode AF mode Exposure compensation _ P Program A oocv GE Normal Manual GS mode Pv Program variable Continuous mas HA 03 Ev ee Centre Weighted CentreSpot Spot Sensor unit display overview When shooting the sensor unit can display the information most often required for a quick settings check The unit s buttons are used to navigate the main menu and change settings White balance Storage medium ISO setting white balance etc information is retained when navigating the menu ISO White Bal Browse Storage gt Settings P EXIT i HWASTELBLAD HWASSECaCAD Button function Capture file name IAA rating The unit s buttons are used for navigation and setting changes The control wheels on the Camera information such as aperture Spirit levels can be dis grip can be set to duplicate setting shutter speed flash indication played on the sensor unit the actions of several of the focus setting drive EV battery status a horizontal spirit level buttons on the unit if you
86. d could be also beneficial Also please remember that if a hardware check is to be made the Center will almost certainly want to inspect all of the items that were involved when the error message first appeared In certain situations it is possible that the camera can be affected by a discharge of static electricity particularly if the area around the control but tons on the grip comes into contact with a conductive cord or material that is connected to earth directly or indirectly a lighting stand for example This might temporarily deactivate the camera though it does not cause any dam age Press the red ON OFF button on the grip again to reactivate the camera If a problem does occur you are advised not to attempt any repairs yourself Some service operations require very sophisticated instruments to check measure and adjust and there is a real danger of creating more problems than solving them if such attempts are made in any other way EQUIPMENT CARE A Hasselblad camera 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 effect equipment Try to avoid frequent and severe temperature changes Be par ticularly careful in humid environments Allow the equipment to acclimatize before assemb
87. d in the first pass Cleaning with an E Wipe E wipes are individually packed wet tissues Tear at the notch to break seal Remove e wipe from its packaging and continue without delay Fold the tissue to match the width of the IR filter 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 BR WN gt 5 Finally check if the IR filter has been properly cleaned either by visual inspection or by mounting the sensor unit to the camera and making a shot If further cleaning is needed repeat cleaning procedure Attaching the sensor unit Position the sensor unit retention groove onto the sensor unit support on the camera body ensuring that they are correctly positioned Swing the sensor unit towards the camera body and firmly press into place with a click If there is resistance the magazine retaining catch on the camera has probably been inadvertently released In that case push the release button again to reset the catch Cleaning the housings If the camera becomes dirty clean it with a soft clean cloth lightly moistened with water only Do not use any other solvents and do not allow water to seep in the openings 137 Problems Equipment Care amp Service The H4D is a very sophisticated camera that relies on much information being passed and processed to and from each modular unit to produce the correct behavior It
88. display to within 1 1 2 and 1 3 EV tolerances depen dent on setting This means that half stops are shown in a form that can differ from more traditional displays For example the position between f 8 and f 11 is displayed as f9 5 and likewise the position between 1 30s and 1 60s is displayed as 45 Therefore a display show ing f 9 5 45 simply means f 9 5 at 1 45 second The appearance of an s after the shutter speed signifies whole seconds so for example 32s on the display signifies an exposure time of 32 seconds not 1 30 ISO amp White Balance button The ISO WB button provides immediate access to ISO and White Balance settings The front and rear control wheels are used to make the desired changes The settings are automatically and simultaneously transferred from the camera to the sensor unit Please note that the changes are only displayed on the sensor unit when the settings have been saved See also White Balance on sensor unit 1 Press the ISO WB button on the grip 2 To make an ISO setting turn the front control wheel to select the desired rating 3 Tomake a preset White Balance setting turn the rear contro wheel to choose between Daylight Shade Cloudy Flash Fluorescent and Tungsten 4 Tomake a Manual White Balance setting not a White balance test exposure press the Man AF button and then turn the rear control wheel to choose a color temperature 2000 10000 K 5 Press SAVE I
89. e Intended primarily for use in a studio environment where complete dark ness can be achieved and captures made accordingly also useful for light painting In this mode the H4D uses the exposure time as well as other required stages in a capture sequence set in the Capture Sequence dialog The back can be triggered either via the START MENU EXIT button or from Phocus e Flash sync For use with view cameras 96 Setting CAMERA model and options These settings are only available when the sensor unit is not attached to an H4D body Proceed as follows 1 Press the menu MENU button to open the menu N I 2 T A z S nn 2 Use A and to select the SETTINGS sub menu 3 Press gt to open the SETTINGS menu 4 Use A and to select CAMERA 5 Press gt to open the CAMERA menu 6 Press either the Ed or button to select camera model ee i ee N WASETI IAS LLIITITIET x S 7 Use A and to select EXPOSURE TIME or CAPTURE SEQ if required 8 Press either the Ed or El button to make new settings if required 9 Press the menu EXIT button to exit the menu system and keep the settings N a ba gt ere z eae O Options available for PINHOLE and FLASH SYNC Shutter Delay The normal setting is Default and cannot be changed N i 4 7 Exposure Time WN EXIT gt ort fale This setting should be changed for cable free exposure times a en longer than 1 8 second ensuring that it mat
90. e 1eecond 1 hour 3 Interval By using the interval setting you can allow the camera to auto matically take a series of captures over a set period This is often required for time and motion studies security surveillance nature study etc The exposure and focus settings Manual or Auto will be according to the camera settings at the time of capture Interval setting 1 Press the MENU button on the grip 2 Turn the front contro wheel until Interval appears 3 Press the ISO WB Enter button on the grip 4 Turn the front control wheel to access the options that are E Number of captures the number of captures required Interval duration the time interval between the captures The chosen symbol is indicated by a drop shadow 5 In Number of captures turn the rear wheel to choose the number of captures required 2 no limit 6 In Interval duration turn the rear wheel to choose 1 second 1 hour 7 Press SAVE ISO WB button to save the setting 8 Press ENTER ISO WB button again from the Interval screen to activate the function Press On AF button Note that this now reads Off and the line of text at the bottom of the screen reads Interval on Half press the shutter release button to standby mode for this function press the shutter release button again full press for activation or full press the shutter release for immediate activation Tip An Interval setting can be stopped mid sequence by pressi
91. e a compact flash card reader but FireWire is recom mended for maximum flexibility Warnings and restrictions If you want to power the H4D 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 e Most recent Macintosh computers are compatible both desktops and laptops e Most recent desktop PC computers are compatible e Most laptop PC computers are NOT compatible but can be modified in many cases Keep the H4D and computer equipment away from moisture wherever possible If your camera becomes wet disconnect from power and allow it to dry before attempting to operate again Always take great care when you remove the sensor unit for cleaning as the exposed CCD sensor protective filter is vulnerable to damage Keep all cables connected to or from your camera and computer out of the way where they will not be tripped over Your new Hasselblad camera may have been supplied in kit form or as separate items There are a number of possible combinations depending on factors such as offers bundles etc Please ensure that all the items noted on the accompany ing packing information have been supplied and are correct Contact your Hasselblad dealer or distributor immediately if anything is missing or seems faulty in any way quoting the serial numbers and purchase details where appropriate Please keep purchase details a
92. e inactivity the whole camera will turn off automatically to preserve power indicated by no visible logo on the grip display in which case it will have to be restarted by pressing the ON button on the grip as normal Language Power Down Mark Overexp Mark Overexp Sound gt Date amp Time gt Display gt EXIT USER INTERFACE This feature helps draw your attention to areas of your images that are overexposed When this feature is enabled the single image preview display will highlight each overexposed pixel by flashing it white and black Set this item to On to enable the feature set to Off to disable it 91 e Sound The H4D uses audio feedback to help let you know if each ne Hit 66 new image is exposed correctly This is described in Standard KeyClick Off Instant Approval Workflow Exposure Warning This menu item has Volume choose between High Low and EXIT aN Off Key Click choose between On and Off and Exposure a Warning choose between On and Off Date amp Time Year 2011 8 The H4D has an internal clock that keeps track of the date gi and time This information is used to mark each shot with the Hour date and time at which it was taken It is also used to label Minute batches with the date on which each batch was created See note under General overview of sensor unit about keeping the internal battery charged to maintain Date and Time settings EXIT DATE amp TIME e Di
93. each specific lens for each specific shot ensuring that each image represents the best that your equipment can produce Instant Approval Architecture Building on the success of its Audio Exposure Feedback technology Hasselblad has created Instant Approval Architecture IAA an enhanced set of feedback tools designed to enable the photo grapher to focus on the shoot rather than the selection process IAA triggers audible and visual signals for each image captured notifying the photographer immediately of its classification status The information is recorded both in the file and in the file name providing a quick and easy way to classify and select images in the field or back at the studio IAA is a Hasselblad trademark and Hasselblad has a patent pending on the invention Extra large 3 display on the H4D provides a realistic high quality and perfect contrast image view even in bright sunlight Hasselblad s unique natural colors Hasselblad s Natural Color Solution HNCS enables you to produce outstanding and reliable out of the box colors with skin tones specific product colors and other difficult tones reproduced easily and effectively In order to incorporate our new unique HNCS and DAC features we have developed a custom Hasselblad raw file for mat called 3F RAW 3FR This file format includes lossless image compression which reduces the required storage space by 33 The 3FR files can be converted into Adobe s r
94. en you are viewing thumbnails the selected image has a coloured border around it When you are viewing single images the selected image is the one currently shown You can delete an image either from single image view or from thumbnail view 3 Select MAIN MENU gt STORAGE 4 Press gt to open the Delete dialog 5 You are now shown a full size preview of the selected image and asked to confirm the delete Press OK 6 You now return to the main menu Notice that the unwanted image has been deleted and the batch only contains the three remaining images Press the menu button to exit the menu system Delete shortcut or 1 Use the El button to make an initial search and then the Select an image and then press and hold W until the confirm button to reach full size preview delete dialog opens 2 Hold down on the navigator button to open the Delete dialog 87 Deleting several images from a batch To delete several images from a selected batch Le ge _ f 1 Starting at the single image preview display Select MAIN ay all u MENU gt STORAGE gt Delete MER OTS TE 2 Use gt to enter the Delete submenu or use shortcut 3 Use the El or Ed button to select Delete A This image deletes the current image only B All red in batch deletes all red images in the current batch C All yellow red in batch deletes all yellow and red images in the current batch Delete D Allin batch dele
95. enu tree as they appear on the display to reach the relevant functions 102 There are a number of more advanced features that while not necessarily used every day still remain immediately accessible through the menu system They provide the integral finesses that make the H4D a powerful and sophisticated tool to satisfy a variety of professional demands There are five main functions Self timer Bracketing Interval timer Settings and Drive An important point to remember is that certain options are only available when the relevant screen has been accessed For example in Self Timer the choice of delay mirror up or mirror up delay is only available by turning the rear control wheel lower row on display when the relevant function has been chosen by turning the front control wheel upper row on display 1 Self Timer options available 2 605 DELAY MIRROR UP options available or MIRROR UP DELAY o 5 MIRROR GOES DOWN options available or MIRROR REMAINS UP 1 Self timer The self timer allows a delay in the activation of the shutter and a change in sequence of the mirror movement Normally the mirror is raised before the shutter is tripped creating a pause between the two actions to minimize camera vibration However during this pause there will be no image in the viewfinder and no light metering available for any eventual exposure change Therefore the Self timer function can be set
96. er clockwise direction Align the index on the lens with the index on the camera body and rotate the lens clockwise bayonet fitting until it clicks into place Removing a lens Depress the lens release button and keep it depressed while rotating the lens counter clockwise until it stops and lift it out Replace protective caps on the lens immediately and on the camera body if necessary If you try to rotate the lens before you press the lens release button it might lock In this case rotate the lens clockwise a little first and then re attempt removal with the correct procedure button first then lens Front lens cap 4 Front lens caps are released for removal and attachment by inserting a thumb and index finger into the recesses and pinching in the direction of the arrows Filters Filters have a screw thread fitting 67 77 95 mm according to lens and are screwed clockwise into place As there is no rotation of the front section of the lens when focus is changed filters do not rotate either This is particularly useful when using polarizing or graduated filters where the orientation is normally critical Lens shades 5 6 All lenses are supplied with lens shades that additionally provide extra protection for transport and storage when mounted in reverse Lens shades have a bayonet fitting and are turned clockwise into place after ensuring the index on the lens shade aligns with the index on the front of the lens When mounted
97. essentially ruin the result 37 ISO WB Save True Focus can be used with longer lenses smaller apertures etc but the further you come from situations similar to the ideal as described above the less the effect will be until it has no visible effect at all Please remember that although True Focus can noticeably improve a demanding shoot it will only work effectively in the specific circumstances it was designed for See an explanation of True Focus and further details about use towards the end of this chapter Autofocus mode setting Focus mode is set via the control wheels in the following manner In camera active mode 1 Press the AF button on the grip 2 Turn the front control wheel to Single Shot Continuous True Focus or Manual as required 3 Press Save ISO WB button to store the setting Manual override in autofocus mode Manual override is always possible in automatic focus mode without any need to make a new setting just rotate the focusing ring in the conventional manner As the lens barrel does not rotate in autofocus mode you can hold the focusing ring for instant manual adjustments as you would with a conventional lens However to retain the new manual focus adjustments you must maintain the pressure on the shutter release button You can instantly return to the automatic focusing mode by releasing the pressure on the shutter release button first and then pressing the release button halfway
98. f camera angle True Focus uses yaw rate technology and by way of the Absolute Position Lock APL processor logs camera movement as the basis for an extremely rapid compensatory focus reset without any shutter lag The H4D s firmware then further perfects the focus using the precise data retrieval system found on all HC HCD lenses A A normal autofocus setting is made on the model s face and locked The focus setting is approximately 2 5m e Hy 7 K mm _ z K i hi 23 m KA e K a K o HLM e K SOE B ca 2 5 m 7 ja iain aii ih CPL BADESEEN BKL REED Mt o B init Distance when camera perpendicular ca 24m gt EF e A B When the camera is swung back down B the locked focusing distance of 2 5m P according to the laws of geometry i extends beyond a perpendicular line e drawn down from the face creating i unsharpness u 7 o s If a True Focus setting instead of a normal autofocus setting is now made at A and s o the composition changed back to B again the camera will automatically calculate and adjust the focus of 2 5m to approximately 2 4m which is the actual camera B A to perpendicular distance The model s face is now sharp again 39 True Focus True Focus can be used in combination with other autofocus settings to achieve various functions Activated by shutter release button True Focus retained In this mode the autofocus fun
99. ferences so that the whole camera becomes a reflection of the way you like to work Exit Enter elf Timer Self Timer Off gt MIRROR GOES DOWN Self Timer Off owe gt DELAY MIRROR UP Self Timer Off Self timer options General overview of grip menu Ba 3 frames Bracketing Off B FRE Y m Bracketing Off Bez Yv 1 3 EY Bracketing Off Custom Options TISERE _ _ 4 Standb t kimeou dk Custom options Stop down button function Stop down Custom options SE ens G exposure lock Custom options 4 AF assist light Camera Custom options Exit Save 4 Interval amp Self timer Exit Custom options ZE 4 Aperture c ri in Hanual Front wheel Custom options es eer 4 True Focus in AF Off Custom options 4 Ev increment 1 2 Step MUP button function Mirror up Custom options oe 4 Out of range exposure lock Custom options Rear wheel quick adjust Tes Custom options ET EES 4 AE lock Quick adjust Exp reset Custom options ie ee 4 Low flash warning On Custom options ase 4 Always return mirror Ho Custom options Bracketing options Exp adjust increment 1 3 Step 4 Control wheel direction Clockwise Ex Show EY Tes Custom options 2s ET 4 Interval timer initial delay x
100. g text procedure again 8 This example shows a completed 15 character text line with symbols spaces upper and lower case large and small letters 4 3 Date amp Time Date and time is set on the digital capture unit Menu gt Settings gt User Interface gt Date amp Time 4 4 System status u a men 4 4 System status Check component usage and general servicing information as follows 1 Press the MENU button on the grip 2 Turn the front control wheel until Settings appears 3 Press the Enter ISO WB button on the grip 4 Turn the front control wheel to access System Status 5 Press the Enter ISO WB button 6 The display now shows a list of camera components Info Usage and to the right of each individual component a figure that represents the number of actions taken by that component Please note that even a completely new camera will have registered actions as these occur during testing before delivery 7 Press the Next ISO WB button to display Info Version to display the software version for each item Press the Next 1SO WB button again to display Info Calib for focus calibration information 116 ISO WB Enter ISO WB Save 117 5 Drive Drive There are two drive modes Single and Continuous Single and Continuous In Single mode a capture is made when the shutter release button is pressed and the camera is made ready for the next
101. g zone See Manual override in autofocus mode for a useful way of working with manual and autofocus settings in a combined manner Continuous At Continuous setting AF C the shutter can be released rapidly before the lens is focused in order to capture a split second shot in Single Shot a capture cannot be made until the camera has had time to focus However the camera will continue to fo cus if a moving subject is within the focusing zone or if you recompose even though the shutter release button is half pressed One method to exploit this feature when photographing in a rapidly changing situa tion such as photojournalism for example is to keep the shutter release button pressed down In this way the lens focuses constantly according to the focusing zone and by momentarily releasing the pressure on the shutter release and then immediately press ing again you minimize the amount of time needed for the lens to check focus thus ensuring a split second shot at optimum focus True Focus The True Focus setting AF T is generally used in specific circumstances to automati cally correct for camera angle focus setting discrepancies but it can also be combined with other autofocus settings To be able to exploit True Focus correctly a few important points should be studied in order to obtain a full understanding of how and when to use it Basically there are four variables to pay attention to listed below a proximity of camera
102. gapixel sensor to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS produce quality far above the best 35mm cameras An economical way of acquiring the enviable list of H4D 11 Based on the 50 Mpix sensor the H4D 200 MS offers1 4 and 6 shot capability 6 shot will produce 8 bit TIFF files at 600MB each resulting in the most accurate color rendering and resolution available on the market today in the medium format See under Multi Shot in this manual for further details Apart from all the normal features of an H4D model the H4D 50 MS offers a single shot mode for regular assignments and a 4 shot capture mode for stationary subjects for exceptional quality color rendition and moir elimination See special section in this manual concerning the multi shot capture mode TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 12 T g Button functions overview Below is an overview of the primary functions of the control wheels and buttons Some controls have dual or triple functions according to the state of the menu or setting A full description can be found further on in this manual M UP button Raises and lowers mirror Can be reassigned to another function Remote release cord port For attaching a remote release cord electrical STOP DOWN button Stops down aperture to current setting Can be reassigned to another function Shutter release button Releases shutter Also activates came ra from standby mode
103. general indoor use when using a normal flash strobe system For use when using fluorescent lighting strip lights For use when shooting indoors under standard tungsten B lamps Fora manual setting 65 Settings check ISO White Balance and Browse settings should be checked be fore each session They are therefore placed at the top level of the menu for quick and easy access They are also shown on screen in most preview modes so you can easily keep an eye on them as your work ISO The ISO setting can be made using the ISO WB button on the grip or on the sensor unit The natural sensitivity of the CCD is ISO 100 so you will get best results with this setting if the light conditions allow To set the ISO on the grip The ISO WB button provides immediate access to ISO settings The front control wheel is used to make the desired changes The settings are automatically and simultaneously transferred from the camera to the sensor unit Please note that the changes are only displayed on the sensor unit when the settings have been saved 1 Press the ISO WB button on the grip 2 To make an ISO setting turn the front control wheel to select the desired rating 3 Press SAVE ISO WB button to save the setting To set the ISO on the sensor unit 1 Choose MENU gt ISO This is the top item of the top menu so it will be selected by default when you enter the menu sys tem 2 Use the zoom El or d buttons to step t
104. h measure 1 Press the FLASH button on the grip to access the flash option screen 2 Turn the rear control wheel until Flash measure appears 3 Press Save ISO WB button to access the flash exposure screen 4 Make preliminary required aperture setting by turning the front control wheel 5 Press the AE L button The camera will close the aperture raise the mirror and fire the flash Light reflected from the flash lit subject will be reflected off a white spot on the auxiliary shutter to the meter sensor 6 Deviations from a normal exposure are displayed as differences in EV on the grip display and the viewfinder display If high or low appears change the aperture accordingly and make a new test reading Change the aperture until Diff EV 0 appears or the desired amount of deviation from the normal exposure Diff EV Low signifies more than 2 EV under Diff EV High signifies more than 2 EV over The Low Flash warning can be turned off in Custom Option 26 if preferred 121 20 Multi Shot This section provides an overview of the H4D 200MS and H4D 50MS models Multi shot Multi shot capability is available with the H4D 200MS and H4D 50MS models Apart from regular 1 shot captures the H4D 50MS also offers 4 shot captures while the H4D 200MS offers 4 or 6 shot captures Multi shot captures are made of the same scene with the sensor offset very slightly for each shot The result
105. he Navi z gation button 2 Re assigning the True Focus M UP AE L or STOP DOWN button to Spirit Level in Custom Options 2 Re assigning the True Focus M UP ng AE L or STOP DOWN button to Spirit Level in Custom Options or Live video Large format support Live video for very accurate focusing is available when tethered and Schneider and Rollei digital shutter support when sensor unit mount Phocus is running ed on a large format camera 139 About Accessories Accessory connection AE L button Appendix Approval status Audio feedback Autofocus Automatic exposure mode Base plate Batches Battery Bracketing Browsing by approval status Browsing Buttons and controls details Button functions Care sensor unit Capture storage Carrying strap Compact cards Control Lock Connectivity diagram Custom Options settings on grip Custom Options settings on unit Customizable buttons Date amp Time Default Default settings list Deleting images general Deleting by approval status Deleting several images batch Deleting several images medium Depth of field Display information Drive 93 124 29 45 129 78 22 36 44 29 83 25 105 79 69 20 14 136 60 25 61 20 128 108 94 113 92 93 135 86 80 88 88 34 15 117 Eyepiece adjustment QUICK INDEX 31 Exposure compensation Quick Adjust 47 Exposure method File storage Flash Focus assist Fo
106. he exposure warning Yellow gives all new images a yellow status regardless of the exposure warning Regardless of this setting audio feedback will still be provided if an image is judged to be badly exposed Choose MAIN MENU gt Browse to make this setting Show all brackets on all Show green and yellow only brackets on green and yellow Show green only brackets on green only Show yellow only brackets on yellow only Show red only brackets on red only Browse filter shortcut Press and hold do not click the Instant Approval button until the approval status colour appears Browsing will then only display the images with that classification 79 Browsing by approval status You can set the camera to browse by approval status which means for example that you will see only green status images as you browse a batch or both green and yellow or only red etc The current filter setting is indicated on screen as illustrated Filtered images are still there but they will not be shown until you change the filter setting Also if you change the status of an image the image may disappear if it no longer passes the filter For example if you have set the camera to browse only green Status images and then change an image to yellow status that image will not be shown again until you change the browse filter You have the following choices e Alk browses all of the images in the curre
107. heel description and direction Arrowheads symbolize which control wheel should be used to change the setting they are beside In this case the Bracketing option is chosen by the front control wheel and the number of captures in that option is chosen by the rear control wheel 4 front control wheel a y rear control wheel Setting information The lower row on the screen displays information about the current state of the setting In short the upper row displays what you can do and the lower row displays the current state of settings or what you have done 16 Viewfinder display overview Typical viewfinder display Note the LEDs will only be visible when activated by the camera or a setting Metering method setting Centre weighted Focus Assist LED Exposure method indication Aperture setting aperture priority mode f 5 6 EA Flash LED Warning triangle LED Exposure compensation setting reminder symbol Shutter speed setting Capture True Focus all models 1 30 second counter and HCD crop 60 Mpix only icons appear on right hand side of display when func u _ JN When activated the integral spirit level replaces normal display tions are activated Some examples of various viewfinder displays Standardsettings AAAS AB 350 Fiel Atti renzo Ale Att esemi Ale Normal screen with True Focus Normal screen with AE lock Normal screen with exposure activate
108. hen the button is pressed fig 1 the light metering facility is locked to the EV setting at that moment An L locked symbol appears between the shutter speed and the aperture indication fig 2 on the grip display and viewfinder display to confirm the status Press the AE L button again to unlock toggle function In the locked setting the aperture and shutter speed become interlocked In this way a new aperture shutter combination that still represents the same EV can be rapidly chosen For example if you set the shutter at 1 125s and the aperture at f 8 and lock them together you can access new EV equivalent combinations of for example 1 30s a f 16 or 1 500s at f 4 just by moving the front control wheel In practice this means you could for example in auto mode posi tion the metering area spot setting over an area in the subject that you determine to be equivalent to a mid grey and lock it with the AE L button You can then recompose the picture with the metering zone positioned over an area much brighter or darker while still retaining the original exposure setting and choose a new combination of aperture and shutter speed settings New metered area is 1 8 EV lower than the area metered when the AE L button was pressed AE L button pressed to call the metered area Zone 5 Metered area reads Zone 8 Metered area above Zone 10 46 b The AE L button also allows the spot metering funct
109. hrough the avail able ISO settings until the setting you want is shown 3 Press the menu button to exit the menu system and keep the setting White balance Grey balance setting There are several ways to make a white grey balance setting adjustment When untethered on location you might prefer to make a quick preset adjustment setting at the same time that you check the ISO and Media settings Tethered in the studio you might prefer to take the first shot of a grey card scale and make the adjustment in Phocus for that session In addition you might want to assign the User Button as a rapid white balance check in a mixed lighting situation A white balance setting can be made either on the grip or on the sensor unit Changes made on one are recorded and displayed on the other ISO WB Manual White Balance Cap tune prira oT cole Irre E ao 66 To set the white balance on the grip The ISO WB button provides immediate access to white bal ance settings The rear control wheel is used to make the de sired changes The settings are automatically and simultane ously transferred from the camera to the sensor unit Please note that the changes are only displayed on the sensor unit when the settings have been saved 1 Press the ISO WB button on the grip 2 To make a preset White Balance setting turn the rear control wheel to choose between Daylight Shade Cloudy Flash Fluorescent and Tungsten 3 Tomake a
110. hted shadow 10 seconds chosen Delay first then mirror raised Mirror Up Delay sequence chosen as option Mirror raised delay for set amount of time capture made 7 Turn the front control wheel again for Mirror goes down Mirror remains up ER choice Turn the rear control wheel to choose Mirror goes down Mirror returns to its normal position and the camera is made ready for the next capture Mirror raised Mirror remains in raised position No image is visible in the viewfinder until M UP button pressed 8 Press On AF button Note that this now reads Off and the line of text at the bottom of the screen reads Self timer on 9 Press SAVE ISO WB button to save the setting 10 Press ENTER 1SO WB button again from the Self Timer screen to activate the function 11 Press On AF button 12 Half press the shutter release button to standby mode for this function press the shutter release button again full press for activation or full press the shutter release for immediate activation Mirror down up highlighted Mirror down after capture chosen as option Note Tip Check the lower text row on the screen for ON or OFF You can halt the sequence by Press the Mirror Up button status clicking the ON OFF ESC twice within 0 5s to access the button self timer mode directly 104 A bracketing sequence can be stopped mid sequence by pressing the ESC ON OFF button
111. ic focus single Always return mirror 32 No Yes Automatically lowers mirror again for viewing at the end of every mirror up sequence AE lock at half press 33 Off On Allows access to AE lock without having to use customizable button assigned to other required functions Hide B T mode Off gt On Hides access to B and T shutter speeds allowing smoother transition from 1s to 1 4s when making shutter speed changes 34 Customizable button function options These four buttons by default are as signed according to name but can be reassigned in Custom Options 4 5 6 and 7 to various other functions listed here True Focus Temporarily activates True Focus function AE lock Temporarily locks a light reading in auto or manual modes Also used in Zone metering Mirror up Raises and lowers mirror for vibra tion reduced captures Stop down Activates stop down function for depth of field checking AF Temporarily activates Autofocus function Self timer Provides a timed remote shutter release function with the option of a change in sequence of the mirror movement to reduce vibration Bracketing The bracketing function provides an automatic series of captures one at the standard exposure setting Manual or Auto and the others with predetermined deviations in EV from the standard exposure Bmode Shutter setting Shutter stays open as long a pressure is maintained
112. ield range making it much easier to utilize selective focus to creative effect In this way the full HC lens program is even further enhanced bringing a new level of sharpness and resolution Two modes of operation and storage The H4D offers a storage choice of either CF cards or a direct com puter hard drive connection With these two operating and storage options you are able to select a mode to suit the nature of the work in hand whether in the studio or on location True Focus True Focus helps solve one of the most lingering challenges that faces serious photographers today true accurate focusing through out the image field The traditional solution for most DSLRs has been to equip the camera with a multi point AF sensor but it only resolves some issues To overcome this problem Hasselblad has used modern yaw rate sensor technology to measure angular velocity in an inno vative way The result is the new Absolute Position Lock APL proces sor which forms the foundation of Hasselblad s True Focus feature Ultra Focus Ultra Focus allows information from the lens and exact capture conditions to be fed to the camera processor for ultra fine tuning of the auto focus mechanism taking into account the design spec ifications of the lens and the optical specifications of the sensor DAC Digital Auto Correction DAC is an APO chromatic correction of the images based on a combination of the various parameters concerning
113. imilar in the viewfinder screen replacement indentation and press downwards until the screen snaps into position Try to avoid touching either surface of the screen with bare fingers Do not attempt to clean the screen by immersing it in water or use any kind of cleaning fluid If the screen becomes damp do not use hot air to dry it Use a soft cloth on the upper surface only Seek advice from an Authorized Hasselblad Service Center if the screen becomes particularly soiled Remember that particles or greasy marks on the screen might impair the viewfinder image but have no effect whatsoever on the recorded image 16 17 On the left hand side of the camera body are two accessory retaining screw threads M5 as well as a databus connector protected beneath a cover Accessory connection The cover can be removed by inserting a pointed object such as a pen in the small hole and then sliding it to the left as in the illustration The cover retaining clip can then also be removed to access the connector 18 A PC connector for non TTL flash synchronisation is located on the left side of the body It is protected by a captive rubber plug PC connector 19 20 To attach the protective base plate slip it over the camera foot until it stops To remove it lift the securing catch while pushing the plate back towards the lens Protective base plate Parts and components HVD 90x amp HV 90x Il F G z H A B C D E
114. imilar to Pro grammed except with the additional parameters of lens focal length being automatically taken into account For example long shutter speeds will automatically be avoided with a long fo cal length lens To set one of the modes proceed as follows with the camera in active mode 1 Press the EXP button on the viewfinder 2 Turn the front control wheel either direction until you reach the required setting 3 Press Save ISO WB button to retain the setting In Automatic mode the front control wheel selects alternative aperture shutter combinations while maintaining the same EV and the rear control wheel alters the amount of exposure com pensation The compensation appears as a symbol on the grip display and viewfinder display illus 4 Variations chosen by using the front control wheel from the specific combination selected by the P or Pv mode are signified by a double arrow symbol appearing between the aperture and speed settings illus 5 on the grip display These new variations provide the correct exposure but in different combinations AE L button 1 2 3 4 5 6 This button has two main functions that can be incorporated in various working methods involving exposure locking It also has an extra function for the flash measure capability see AE L section under Flash The AE L button can a lock an EV setting in manual and automatic modes b be used as a Zone System placement button a W
115. in reverse they are attached by matching the indexes and turning clockwise Shutter and aperture control Both the shutter and aperture are electronically controlled and are adjusted by the control wheels on the grip There are no separate manual setting rings on the lenses or camera body The chosen settings are displayed both on the grip display and in the viewfinder dis play See under Light Metering amp Exposure Control Exposure Method for a complete explanation Depth of field calculation 7 There are two distance scales in feet and metres visible through the focus distance window on the upper part of the lens barrel There is also a central lens index mark and a depth of field scale The focusing distance is read off the chosen scale from the central lens index 33 6 81011525 _ ft 2 3 5 10 m Lape A 3222 14411 2232 6 810 1525 ft gt 3 50 m Be I 3222 14 4 19232 N gt Lens focus setting too far beyond the distance of the subject framed by the central section in the viewfinder Focus setting too close for the distance of the subject framed by the central section in the viewfinder 12 p gt Focus setting correct Depth of field can be calculated as follows 1 Focus the lens as required 2 Make an exposure reading auto or manual and note the aperture setting 3 Find the markings on either side of the central index that correspond to the chosen aperture 4 From these two marking
116. ing image shows ultimate color definition and eliminates unwanted moir and artefacts To make a multi shot capture you must work tethered to a computer and have Hasselblad Phocus running From the cap ture menu simply choose Multi shot and Phocus takes care of the operation automatically The captures are then saved as 3F files directly into the capture destination folder as normal The technology behind the multi shot feature is high precision piezo controlled movements of the sensor In the case of a H4D 200MS 6 shot capture sequence for example four separate shots are taken in succession in pixel sized increments one for each color but with green captured twice for extra sharpness fol lowed by two more captures moved by half pixel increments to fill most of the gaps These six files are then combined into a sin gle extremely high resolution image Apart from the elimination of unwanted moir and artefacts captures taken in multi shot mode will be much sharper and contain much more detail than single shot images They therefore will also stand up to much greater enlargement later in production In use it is essential to ensure that there is no movement in either the camera or the subject Therefore the multi shot capability is only suitable for tripod camera stand use for studio like environ ments and stationary subjects such as technical or product shots and similar under stable lighting conditions However in single shot
117. ing with Phocus running When you are connected to a computer the following rules apply The destination medium and location are controlled from Phocus All exposure settings including ISO aperture and exposure time are controlled from Phocus if you choose to expose from Phocus In addition extra tools such as Live Video remote focus control etc are available See Phocus user manual for full description e The menu system on the sensor unit is disabled The sensor unit will take power from the FireWire cable if it is available not all computers can supply power notably laptops This will help conserve the battery power of the H4D However you must still have a charged battery connected as the camera body needs it in order to operate When initiating a shot from Phocus the computer sends a signal to the sensor unit which triggers the shutter and strobe flash if any The unit then sends the capture back over the FireWire connection to the computer where it is displayed on the computer screen and saved as a 16 bit 3F file in the currently selected folder on the computer hard disk 3FR is a proprietary Hasselblad format for storing raw captures It contains the complete raw image exactly as it was captured by the camera plus technical details that enable Phocus to process and display the image correctly amongst other things This 3FR file is converted into a 3F file denoted by each file now bearing the suffix fff that
118. ingly There are 14 different sounds to help provide immediate information A button press has anormal mechanical click sound while the remain ing actions listed here are more musical For example a capture rated as overexposed is signified by three rapid notes going up the musical scale whereas an underexposed capture has three rapid notes going down the musical scale as illustrated here See later section about available options on the digital capture unit for activation and volume control ON OFF Error Ready Low Battery W M TRE nt If Overexposure HT IAA yellow Underexposure Overwrite red 5 images left Transfer complete j 1 image left Media full HL RE IM tT 22 Saving settings changes on the grip The basic principle behind making changes is that the appropriate button is first pressed to access the menu and then settings altered by way of the control wheels The appropriate control wheel is designated by arrowheads alongside the setting description Some buttons have a toggle function the ON OFF button has a quick click action as well as a longer half second press action and the shutter release has two positions half press and full press Several buttons on the grip are multifunctional according to the state of the menu In the example illustrated here the FLASH button functions as the EXIT button the AF button fun
119. ion A quick double press of the button two within a half second will immediately access the Self timer function Can be reassigned in Custom Options to another function Remote release cord port N For attaching a remote release cord electrical The Hasselblad accessory jack plug socket is protected by a captive rubber plug STOP DOWN button O Press this button to make a visual check of the depth of field on the viewfinder screen at the chosen aperture The aperture will close according to the setting and remain closed as long as the pressure is maintained You can alter the aperture at the same time to see the changes taking place Can be reassigned in Custom Options to another function 21 Audio feedback There are also two control buttons on the viewfinder as well as the eyesight correction adjustment wheel Eyesight correction adjustment wheel P The personal eyesight adjustment facility has a diopter range of 5 to 3 5 to suit most users EV correction adjustment button Q Press this button to access the EV compensation screen Settings are made with either the front or rear control wheels An EV correction symbol appears on the grip and view finder display as confirmation EXP button R The EXP Exposure button accesses the exposure mode and metering method options screen Settings are made with the front and rear control wheels and the appropriate symbols appear on the grip and viewfinder displays accord
120. ion to make zone placements When the AE L button is pressed the metered area is saved as a mid grey Zone 5 When the spot area is then placed over another part of the scene the new area is then compared to the saved area and the difference can be read off the scale seen in the viewfinder For example in a landscape situ ation you could meter the foreground lock the reading with the AE L button thereby locking that area to be reproduced as the equivalent to a mid grey 18 point the camera at some rocks to see by how much darker they are compared to the foreground by the EV difference read off the scale illus 3 If you have chosen Spot together with Zone display see Custom options 14 for settings as well as one of the automatic modes A S P or Pv point the spot marking at an area that you decide should be a Zone 5 and click the AE L button illus 4 The meter will now display different parts of the subject as zone values illus 5 in the viewfinder display instead of EV deviations as you move the spot marking over the subject Included are Lo and Hi illus 6 to signify areas beyond the range of the sensor Alternatively you can choose to re classify an area as another zone and then check the rest of the subject to see how other areas fall on the zone scale Do this by following the above pro cedure and then turning the rear control wheel until you see the new desired zone value in the viewfinder display You will also see the
121. ite balance has been made Making a profile 1 Activate the camera and go through the various settings for example autofocus aperture priority fill flash exposure compensation etc you require for the particular purpose and save them as you go 2 When all the required settings have been made click not press the PROFILES button ON OFF button on the grip and the profile screen will appear 49 ON OFF PROFILES ESC ON OFF PROFILES ESC ON OFF PROFILES ESC ISO WB Save 50 3 Use the scroll bar to go through the list of profiles Choose a Spare profile or a named profile except Default You can either save the new profile under the original name or you can change it 4 Press Save ISO WB button The Profile name screen is then displayed where you can rename the profile to what suits you see under Image Info 4 2 for procedure details To use a profile from the main screen press the PROFILES button to reach the profiles screen again Scroll down the list to the pro file you want and then press the Load AF button All the saved settings will then be automatically implemented If you decided to change the settings but nevertheless keep the Profilename on the list the new set of parameters will be retained under that name That is to say the settings will not be the same as listed here despite the name It might be safer practice to always change the profile name t
122. ithout a lens attached Out of range exposure lock 12 No Yes Allows you to release the camera when ei ther the aperture or shutter speed setting is beyond the working range indicated on the displays by Yes blocks the shutter if beyond the working range No allows the shutter to be released 1 800s or 32s if beyond the working range True exposure 13 On Off Determines whether the exposure is automatically adjusted to create a true exposure setting See Appendix for full explanation On allows the adjustment Off retains the normal setting If using flash strobe as the main light source and 1 800s shutter speed re member to turn off the True Exposure option 110 Spot mode 14 e Normal Zone Determines how the camera behaves when set to Spot Mode Normal makes the camera behave in the same fashion as when set to Average or Centre Weighted Zone makes the camera behave in the same fashion as the Hasselblad 205FCC That is the central spot is placed over a particular area of the subject and the AE L button is pressed The exposure is then calculated assuming that the metered area is 18 grey or Zone 5 and is indicated on the display as Zone 5 Alternatively the area can be reassigned to another zone by turning the rear control wheel Then when the camera is moved the areas within the central spot are indicated by their zone values Focus aid in MF 15 Half press Al
123. kely good exposure 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 Overexposure 3 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 Overexposure indicator Tip Although the histogram shows you when some of the pixels are Overexposure indicator overexposed it does not tell you which ones In a shot with many shortcut bright areas it can be hard to know whether the key parts of the image are just bright or completely overexposed To help you find them the sensor unit provides an overexposure indicator which shows precisely which areas are at maximum brightness without detail Press on A on the naviga When enabled the overexposure indicator flashes the overex tion button for a few sec posed pixels from white to black To enable or disable the over ondsto enable or disable the exposure indicator choose MAIN MENU gt SETTINGS gt USER Overexposure indicator INTERFACE gt Mark Overexp or use the shortcut 73 LEITEN N NA SH Full Details Mode 4 In full details mode you can read a complete list of camera settings plus see the histogram and in the background a darkened preview of the image The camera setting details are stored with the image so you can refer to them using Phocus even after you
124. l take about 12 hours to load the battery completely the first time Avoid frequent full discharges a full discharge is signalled by the appearance of the Replace battery warning on the grip display As the battery is a Li ion type it has no memory effect of practical importance and therefore frequent recharges will cause no problems such as loss of capacity or poor performance It is therefore better policy to recharge the battery at very regular intervals regardless of use Remove the battery if you intend to store the camera for some while as it will eventually become completely drained even though the camera is turned off The battery has an integrated fuel gauge capability that supports the Replace battery and Battery status functions on the grip display As with most Li ion batteries this capability should be occasionally calibrated depending on how much the battery is used To do this leave the camera on or use it until the Replace battery warning appears Then recharge the battery for 12 hours This will improve the accuracy of the measurements When removing a battery from the charger and immediately replacing it with another allow a few seconds to elapse so that the charger can automatically reset for the next charging procedure It is perfectly normal for the battery to become warm when being charged A slight temporary loss of battery performance might be noticed at very high or low temper
125. llows Green approved The new shot seems to have been exposed correctly Yellow Amber unclassified The new shot seems to have been over or under exposed However you might choose instead to override this system and have all new shots assigned either as green or yellow regardless of the exposure analysis results A typical strategy could be to assign all shots to yellow and then review all of the shots later and promote only the best ones to green status At the same time you might demote the most doubtful shots to red status To change the default status assigned to each new image 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press W to navigate down and select the Storage level Press gt and then to navigate down and select Default Appr level Press gt to open the Default Appr level dialog 3 Use the Ei or Ed button to step through the available settings until the default status you wish to use auto green or yellow is shown 4 Press the menu EXIT button to exit the menu system and keep the setting Setting the default status The camera normally works by assigning a green status to all images that pass a basic exposure test and a yellow status to all images that fail the test However you can change this behavior if you prefer an alternative workflow You have the following options e Auto works as described in Standard Instant Approval Workflow e Green gives all new images a green status regardless of t
126. ly Try to ensure the storage conditions in such environments are as dry as possible Dust and grit Take care to prevent dust and grit from getting into your equipment In coastal areas take measures to protect your equipment from sand and salt water spray Dust on the lens glass and focusing screen can be removed with a blower brush or very soft lens brush if necessary Smears on the lens glass should be treated with great caution In some cases they may be removed with a high quality lens cleaning solution on a tissue but be care ful not to scratch the lens or touch any of the glass surfaces with your fingers If in any doubt do not attempt to clean lens glass surfaces yourself but allow a Hasselblad Authorized Service Center to treat them Impact Your equipment can be damaged by severe physical shocks so prac tical protective precautions should be taken Some form of protective case or camera bag is advised for transportation Loss Hasselblad equipment 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 equipment 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 camera is used constantly and intensi
127. ly according to setting Within this mode there are four choices Please see the Appendix for P and Pv mode charts that describe the aperture and shut ter speed setting combinations 43 ISO WB Save 44 Manual Exposure M Manual mode will provide total user control of the shutter and aperture settings To set the Manual mode proceed as follows with the camera in active mode 1 Press the EXP button on the viewfinder 2 Turn the front control wheel in either direction until you reach M Manual 3 Press Save ISO WB button to retain the setting In this mode the shutter speed and aperture settings are manually chosen by turning the front and rear control wheels The standard exposure setting is obtained when the pointer over the exposure scale is positioned above the central index in the viewfinder display Any deviation from this standard setting is displayed by the pointer appearing elsewhere than above the central index and e by figures above the scale representing the amount of adjust ment in EVs A 0 7 above the scale in the display as in illustration 4 for example would indicate a 0 7 EV overexposure setting Conversely a 2 for example would indicate a 2EV under exposure setting Note that the appearance of a symbol on the grip and viewfinder displays in manual mode means that a change has been made to the exposure compensation setting See later sec
128. ly correct otherwise you will get a warning message A small rectangle appears on the display marking that parti cular area 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 White Balance Shot screen appears after test capture to illustrate the area chosen for white balance calculation 4b Press the MENU button to exit the menu system and keep the setting To make a rapid User Button white balance setting Please note this function works when using a CF card only 1 Assign the User Button or AE L STOP DOWN or M UP button to activate Grey balance exp see under Customizable button function list for details 2 While framing the centre spot in the viewfinder over a neutrally colored surface press the assigned button A small rectangle appears on the display marking that particular area Calculations then take place automatically so that the following shots use the area chosen as the new white balance standard New settings are retained even when the camera has been turned off and re activated so don t for get to make new settings when required 67 Photo Mark Holthusen Hasselblad Masters 11 Browsing images This section is an overview of the various ways of browsing
129. m moisture and excessive heat Protect the sensor unit from impact do not drop it Cleaning the CCD Infrared Filter If you see dark or colored spots or lines in your images then you may need to clean the outer surface of the sensor unit s infrared IR filter In most cases the careful use of compressed air will be adequate though if you use canned compressed 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 requiring for a more thorough cleaning involving either fluid or wipes For a good safe cleaning follow descriptions below Basic air cleaning procedure removing the sensor unit 2 3 Remove a FireWire if connected Remove the viewfinder While pushing the safety catch backwards on the sensor unit 3 illus A push the lever of the sensor unit release button to the right 3 illus B and while maintaining that position press the centre of the button firmly inwards towards the camera body 3 illus C to finally release the magazine Clean the outside surface of IR filter by spraying it with clean compressed air see warning above first If this is not enough then use one of the procedures outlined below 5 Reattach the sensor unit to the camera immediately after cleaning to check results If you still see spots on your shots after you have cleaned the outside of the infrare
130. manner and without having to change modes As long as the shutter release button is kept at the half press position the new focus setting is maintained By releasing the pressure on the shutter release button and pressing again the autofocus function is immediately reactivated Manual focus mode The Manual focus mode is set by the front control wheel on the grip in the following manner In camera active mode 1 Press the AF button on the grip 2 Turn the front control wheel to Manual 3 Press Save to store the setting Natural friction is inherent in the design to purposely reproduce the secure feel of a completely manual lens Please note that when focusing manually the infinity and closest distance marks on the lens scale can appear to be positioned beyond the central index This is only an apparent effect and does not change the focusing range of the lens Autofocus override in Manual mode See the following section for a description of how to use the advantages of a rapid auto focus check while remaining in Manual mode Autofocus Autofocus mode can be either Single Shot or Continuous and is activated by press ing the shutter release to the half press position Its operative range is from EV 1 19 at IS0100 The point of focus is determined according to the vertical and horizontal areas see illus 4 within the central rectangular zone on the focusing screen When light levels are too low or the contrast of the subject is
131. ments Otherwise you are advised to make regular checks regarding firmware updates to the camera body the sensor unit and the viewfinder There are various options available including firm ware packages As the items are modular they require separate firmwares so they do not always coincide regarding release date and are not necessarily dependant on each other How ever in some cases a particular feature of one update might require an update of the other to function The situation be comes slightly more complex when some older models are upgraded because the original documentation or ever more recent relevant documentation does not apply partially de pendant on model and upgrade The simplest solution is to aim to have the latest firmware up dates to body sensor unit and viewfinder which naturally en sures the optimum in performance When updating you should also study the accompanying Release Notes or Read Me files where you will find details about improvements develop ments and changes In these and on the Firmware Download page on the website you might also find additional informa tion concerning your model Supplementary information will normally have been added to this User Manual to reflect the changes that will apply to most cases though there are some exceptions see next section Upgrading When upgrading your model you should check the new firmware numbers against the relevant information for those
132. n C A four way rocker button enabling you to step through preview images and navigate the menu system To use it press the side of the button that corresponds to what you Navigation button 53 wish to do e g move up left right or down Also activates Delete and Mark Overexposure shortcuts as well as Grip Information display Display D The display is a 3 inch TFT 24 bit 230 000 pixel type 460320 pixels for H4D 60 Contrast and brilliance can be adjusted E Steps through by clicking the various view modes for the preview image standard histogram overlay image de tails screen off and full screen Also activates spirit level if held down toggle function View mode button Approval OK button F This button steps through the three approval levels thereby assigning an approval status to the image currently displayed or selected in the preview screen part of the Instant Approval Architecture system Also acts as a con firmation button OK button for various menu operations such as de leting images indicated by a label beside the button on the preview screen Busy light G Flashes to indicate that the sensor unit is performing an operation such as saving a new capture Although a new capture cannot be made while the light is flashing focusing aperture and shutter speed settings can all be changed Red signifies a problem an explanatory message will be displayed Safety cat
133. n a setting For example by moving the front control wheel to the left you can alter the aperture setting from f 8 to f 6 8 to f 5 6 and so on By changing the wheel direction setting however the same action of turning the wheel to the left would then produce the opposite effect that is the aper ture settings would change from f 8 to f 9 5 to f 11 and so on Flash ready exposure lock 9 e Yes No Allows you to make a capture before the flash is fully charged For use with integral flash unit or other TTL compatible flash units connected to the hot shoe Not valid for flash units connected by the PC con nector Yes blocks the shutter until flash is ready No allows shutter release before flash is ready Magazine exposure lock 10 e Yes No Allows you to release the lens and auxiliary shutter in camera body without a sensor unit attached Yes blocks the lens shutter and auxiliary shutter in camera body if the sensor unit is not attached Generates message on grip display if attempted No allows the lens shutter and auxiliary shut ter in camera body to be released without the sensor unit attached Lens exposure lock 11 e Yes e No Allows you to release the auxiliary shutter in camera body without a lens attached Yes blocks the release of auxiliary shutter in camera body if there is no lens attached Generates message on grip display if attempted No allows a release of auxiliary shutter in camera body w
134. n to reassign with the front control wheel M UP button in this example Select True Focus with the rear control wheel Save 2 Aim camera at important area in subject and press the selected button 3 Ensure that the True Focus icon appears in the viewfinder Recompose the picture and press shutter release button The True Focus icon disappears from the viewfinder Camera reverts to AF S Note that the True Focus adjustment is applied to all following captures until the True Focus button is pressed again when a new adjustment is made 40 Photo Lyle Owerko Hasselblad Masters 6 Light Metering amp Exposure Control E Three metering methods E Five exposure methods E Extremely accurate light metering The light metering system of the viewfinder is capable of selective sensitivity producing three reflective metering methods Average CentreSpot and Spot All methods are measured in increments of 1 12 EV Information transfer is rapid and automatic ensuring consistently correct exposure settings even in difficult and changeable lighting situations Light measurement is made through the lens TTL and exposure is controlled manually or automatically by the con trol wheels and or settings The information is visible on both the grip display and the viewfinder display A great deal of control is available ranging from 100 manual through to sophisticated fully automatic by way of the various exposure methods
135. nd the warranty ina safe place Familiarise yourself 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 nevertheless are precision instruments and will serve you longer if treated with respect from the beginning Finally please check occasionally on the Hasselblad website www hasselblad com for any firmware and software updates news tips user manuals or other information This section presents an overview of the technical specifications and the differences between the H4D models It also highlights any particular information that applies to a particular model The various H4D models provide a solution for practically all medium format requirements All mod els deliver the same list of advanced features such as True Focus Ultra Focus etc regardless of sensor size Apart from sensor differences the H4D 200MS and H4D 50MS models have the addition of the multi shot feature The various models are supplied with viewfinders and viewfinder screens in ac cordance with sensor size requirements There are more technical specifications towards the end of this manual regarding general camera data and specifications 60 Top of the range model featuring a huge 60 megapixel sensor for the absolute best in single shot
136. ng the ESC button In Custom Options 28 you can select an initial delay of None 2 10 60 seconds or the interval time 107 4 Settings 4 1 Custom Options options available CUSTOM OPTIONS 4 Settings From the Settings screen you can access four main sub settings Custom options Image info Date amp Time and System status by turning the front control wheel From each of these sub settings you can access further items for setting changes Look at the main menu chart to get an idea of where all the options are on the menu tree 4 1 Custom options 1 Press the MENU button on the grip 2 Turn the front control wheel until Settings appears 3 Press the ISO WB Enter button on the grip 4 Turn the front control wheel to access 4 1 Custom options 5 Press the ISO WB Enter button to access the 34 choices available ISO WB 6 Turn the front control wheel to the desired Option 7 Turn the rear control wheel to the desired Setting 8 Press Save In the following list the options marked in red are the default settings So in the case of the User button for example as None is the default there will be no reaction from the camera until you make a specific choice and save it If you want to reset the camera to the default setting for all options press the ON OFF button quickly to enter Profiles As ashortcut to a specific user button True Focus AE L M UP select Standard and then press Load Stop
137. nloaded from the Hasselblad web site Also see note here regarding HCD lenses Lens corrections can be applied when captures are imported into Phocus Guided by the information in the metadata included with each individual capture the DAC digital lens correction tool uses lens model specific calculations to adjust for chromatic aberration distortion and vignetting Not only model specifications but also capture parameters are taken into consideration for analysis This extremely capable refinement of captures should not be overlooked when processing files See Phocus user manual for details For users who prefer manual focus control but would like the benefits of autofocus one method is to set the AE L button or any user button to AF Single drive The main subject can then be centered and the AE L pressed to ensure correct focus The camera reverts immediately to manual focus control when the button is released Therefore you can recompose the picture without having to maintain pressure on the release button in order to retain the newly automatically made focus setting AF T can also be used 35 HCD lenses were formulated for use with the smaller size sensors in the H series resulting in a reduced coverage for the larger sensors used in 60 Mpix models So if you use HCD lenses be aware of the restrictions vignetting and diminished quality at the edges As notification of this situation an auto crop function
138. nsitivity distribution Centre Weighted 23 x20 mm 32 H4D 40 25 H4D 50 A 21 H4D 60 rw he a rf 23x20 mm 32 H4D 40 A 25 H4D 50 A 21 H4D 60 rw Spot N N X O Vy SY diameter 75mm w XXX 0 KR 3 1 H4D 40 A x XK N N N lt 2 5 H4D 50 A O WW N 2 0 H4D 60 A 131 Technical specifications Camera Type Auto focus auto exposure digital SLR camera with interchangeable viewfinders and lenses Construction One piece stainless steel shell Die cast aluminium internal structure Tripod sockets 1 4 and 3 8 and quick coupling tripod plate for rapid mounting Hasselblad HC HCD lenses with built in electronically controlled shutter and aperture Automatic or manual focusing with instant manual focus override All HC HCD lenses meet the exacting requirements of digital photo graphy Lens shades can be mounted in reverse for transport V system lenses can be used with a CF adapter HC 1 0 HCD 1 0 marginal crop Viewfinder HV 90x II A 90 reflex viewfinder providing 100 field of view even when wearing eyeglasses and built in multi mode light metering system Image magnification 3 1x Integrated fill in flash with guide number 12 Hot shoe for automatic flash Metz SCA3002 system adapter SCA3902
139. nt batch regardless of their approval status This is the default e Red browses only red status images from the current batch These are images that you have marked for likely deletion You might browse these images to make sure you have not eliminated any usable images and or to find images that you can delete to make room for new shots e Green browses only green status images from the current batch These are either new shots that did not trigger an exposure warning or shots that you manually assigned to green after overriding an exposure warning e Green amp Yellow browses green and yellow status images but does not show red status images These are probably images that you have either decided to keep or not yet checked for approval status There are many ways to make use of this feature For example Set the filter to show only yellow images Then step through each image and decide whether any of them should be promoted to green or demoted red Ifyou are running out of space set the filter to show only red images and then step through to find shots you can delete Set the filter to show only green images Then step through to make sure you have at least one good example of each shot that you need There are two ways to set the browse filter 1 Choose MAIN MENU gt Browse The current setting is dis played here 2 Use the zoom ll or Ed button to step through the filter options described above until y
140. ntegral flash use 80mm or longer lenses without a lens shade 120 5 Ifthe settings were incorrect to match the output of the flash unit the viewfinder display shows a red triangle alongside a flashing green flash symbol plus a warning message Low flash The grip display will also show a warning message Low flash Conventional measures should then be taken to correct the situation That is move closer to the main subject use a larger aperture setting or use a higher ISO setting Red warning triangle and green LED flash symbol to left of viewfinder LCD display Separate flash unit connection and use Separate flash units can be electrically connected either by way of the hot shoe accessory holder see previous warnings on the top of the viewfinder or via a cord to the PC connection port on the left hand side of the camera body Slave unit switches trans 4 mitters can also be connected similarly dependant on unit see HASSELBLAD specific user manuals for details Keep the plastic safety cover in place in the hot shoe when not in use Flash measure of separate flash unit You can measure the effect of an attached flash unit with PC connected flash units and SCA3902 compatible flash units set to M mode where the camera acts much as a flash meter would The aperture setting can be adjusted and more trial exposures made until the information on the grip display is satisfactory To use flas
141. o avoid later confusion Using profiles 1 From the main screen click PROFILES ON OFF button on the grip and the profile screen will appear 2 Use the scroll bar to go through the list and highlight the desired profile 3 Press Load AF button The camera is now set according to all the parameters stored according to the name Changing a profile name You can change a profile name except Default at any time Proceed as follows 1 From the main screen click PROFILES ON OFF button on the grip and the profile screen will appear 2 Scroll through the list front or rear control wheels and high light the desired profile 3 Press Load AF button 4 Click PROFILES ON OFF button again 5 Press Save ISO WB button The Profile name screen is then displayed where you can rename the profile to what suits you see under Image Info 4 2 Tip To quickly reset all profiles back to the ISO WB original factory settings 1 Remove battery 2 Wait 5 10 seconds 3 Replace the battery while keep ing both the Menu and IS0 WB buttons pressed Sensor unit introduction Photo Dirk Rees Hasselblad Masters Introduction The captured image is temporarily stored internally on a CF card or externally via a Fire Wire connection onto a computer hard disk When tethered to a computer you can con trol the camera using Phocus see the separate Phocus manual for further details As the
142. of 6 elements in 4 groups HVD 90x HV 90x amp 90x Il viewfinders 3053330 3053326 3053334 90 degrees reflex viewfinder providing 100 field of view even when wearing eyeglasses Includes built in fill flash and multi mode light metering system Angle finder H S100A12359A00 Angle finder for the HV 90x and the HVD 90x viewfinders Enables vertical view ing angle regardless of camera position Requires a minor modification to the viewfinder eyepiece DC power grip 3043350 Removable H camera grip with AC power adapter for supplying camera power from domestic mains supplies H 13 26 and 52 Extension tubes 3053513 3053526 and 3053542 The Extension tubes attach between the lens and the body to reduce the close focusing distance for close up photo graphy They are available in three sizes 13 mm 26 mm and 52 mm As the H4D has a TTL light metering system expo sure compensation is automatic CF Adapter 3043500 The CF adapter allows virtually all lenses from the V system to be used on H system camera bodies This automati cally expands the potential lens range for H cameras by more than a dozen different focal lengths Check www hasselblad com for further details about lens shades endcaps lens pouches etc or news of new accessories 126 HC lens range HCD 4 28mm HC 3 5 35mm HC 3 5 50 Ilmm HC 2 8 80mm HC 2 2 100mm HC Macro 4 120 IImm HC 3 2 150mm HC 4 210mm HC 4
143. of the image area the central spot on the viewfinder screen Any parts of the image outside of this area will not affect the exposure reading This provides a very accurate measurement of specific tones Typically used in the zone system and similar light measuring situations where maximum control is required Also excellent for tonal comparison measurements The spot mode can display zones instead of EVs in the viewfinder display see Custom Options 14 Selecting metering method Proceed as follows with the camera in active mode 1 Press the EXP button on the viewfinder 2 Turn the rear control wheel in either direction 2a to successively access the three choices Centre Weighted Centre Spot and Spot 20 3 Press Save ISO WB button to retain the setting Exposure modes Exposure can be controlled either manually or by using one of four automatic modes These have the following designations on the grip display M Manual A Aperture priority S Shutter priority P Program Pv Program variable In each mode you can see both the aperture and the shutter speed information on the grip display and on the viewfinder display ISO WB In manual mode aperture is set by the front control wheel and the shutter speed by the rear control wheel unless set otherwise in Custom Options 26 In the automatic modes the aperture and shutter speed settings are controlled by the camera either partially or complete
144. ogram REAR LCD INFORMATION ISO optional White Balance IAA rating Exposure compensation Histogram Storage medium Date Time Focal length of lens Spirit level Optional instantly accessible full screen display of grip information to show Metering method EV Aperture setting Battery status Shutter speed Exposure method Flash indication Capture counter Focus 150 Drive White balance 15 Grip display overview Typical camera grip display Flash condition indication Focus setting Drive condition No exposure compensation Autofocus normal flash synchronisation single shot Aperture setting 1 5 6 Exposure Value display EV 13 8 setting Single setting mode Shutter speed setting 1 4005 ISO setting 100 ISO Low battery symbol Exposure mode indication Metering method White balance Capture counter Aperture priority setting indication Centre weighted Typical camera grip display when changing settings Daylight 28 shots remaining on chosen storage medium Command indication The upper row on the screens describes commands which change according to the setting The button immediately above each command effects the change So in this case for example you would press the FLASH button to exit from the screen See note below Settings symbols Symbolize the options available when settings are changed The active symbol is depicted by a drop shadow Control w
145. on 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 units 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 various long exposure effects use the sync function To make flash exposure tests use the flash measure function 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 If using flash strobe as the main light source and 1 800s_ shutter speed remember to turn off the True Exposure function Custom Option 13 119 Example of viewfinder display showing Flash set to Rear sync as well as 1EV exposure com pensation Do not use the integral flash together when another external TTL flash unit is connected and used in TTL or A mode To access the controls 1 Activate the camera and press the FLASH button once 2 Turn the front control wheel to set the amount of compensa tion required from 3EV through 3EV press Clr AF button to clear the setting quickly if required 3 Turn the rear control wheel to set normal sync flash triggered just after the shutter opens rear sync flash triggered just before the shutter closes flash measure with non TTL flash units o
146. onnec tions and general handling practice Potential dangers might increase when cameras are also connected to electronic peripherals comput ers lighting units etc and should diminish when IR and similar wire less 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 third party units of any description Only flash units specially adapted for use with the H4D should be connected to the hot shoe on the camera The H4D can be used together with most flash units in manual mode However to make use of a TTL automatic function you must ensure the flash unit is compatible with the SCA 3002 system Connection is either by the PC socket or by the hot shoe see warning note below The viewfinder houses an integral fill flash with a guide number of 12 and features OTF TTL flash control This unit is capable of providing enough illumination for many fill flash functions outdoors as well as simple indoor shots at shorter distances Flash output can be adjusted separately from ambient exposure for optimum control Separate flash units can be used in dedicated mode when connected to the hot shoe if the unit is compatible with the SCA3002 Metz system using a Hasselblad SCA3902 adapter This provides a cable free link up for information transfer Flash synchronisation can be set
147. ooked You might want to consider using the profile function to make a one button press resetting of important functions for your particular regular situations There are other features such as the visual and audio signals for IAA rating for exam ple that you might find invaluable and therefore include them as part of your routine settings All of these issues are covered in the later sections of this manual 52 i HASSELSLAD H4D 31 40 50 also applies to 200 MS HAD 60 Parts components amp control panel buttons The buttons are used for browsing images and navigating the menu system to make settings Two of the buttons located at the bottom right and left of the screen are given an on screen label that changes according to the current context For example the Approval button sets the approval rating when browsing images but becomes an OK button to confirm settings A Zoom in out rocker button for the preview image You can zoom in to view close ups of previews for focus checking You can zoom out to view several at once and finally to view and select batches and media Also acts as a selection button for value setting on the menu MENU EXIT button B Opens and closes the menu system Also used for various Fer other tasks EXIT button for example as you issue com mands within the menu system indicated by a description beside the button on the preview screen Zoom in out Selection butto
148. ou first turn on the camera and is Current storage medium probably the view you will use most often Standard Preview ISO setting White balance It shows a preview of your most recent capture and basic information about the settings Furthermore the display enables you to navigate the menu system and make camera settings see Simple description of menu items for details Approval status and browse filter setting Image file name Storage capacity Captures remaining Histogram Mode 1 2 3 Using the histogram The histogram provides a graph that indicates the total number of pixels at each bright ness 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 concentrated at the left or right part of the scale respectively The histogram is only an indicator that should be interpreted there are many situations in which a questionable histogram will match an exposure that is perfectly acceptable for the intended effect and vice versa Look at the histogram examples and the explanations below Underexposure 1 A histogram display that is concentrated on the left with few pixels elsewhere indicates a likely underexposure Many details will be lost in the shadows Even exposure 2 A histogram display that is spread across the full range indicates a li
149. ou have selected the filter you wish to use 3 Press the menu button to exit the menu system and keep the setting The appearance of the Empty Browse Filter message signifies that there are no images with that particular approval status Empty Browse Filter 80 Deleting by approval status There are several ways to delete images including approval status You can choose to delete All red status images from the selected batch or medium Allred and yellow status images from the selected batch or medium Allimages from the selected batch or medium roceed as follows 1 Starting at the single image preview display Select MAIN MENU gt STORAGE gt Delete 2 Use gt to enter the Delete submenu or use shortcut 3 Use the El or El button to select A This image deletes the current image only B All red in batch deletes all red images in the current batch C All yellow red in batch deletes all yellow and red images in the current batch D Allin batch deletes all images in the current batch 4 Press OK to confirm the delete to exit without delete press EXIT 5 You now return to the main menu Press the menu EXIT button to exit the menu system For other kinds of delete also see under Delete r t i S es Tr rn Introductory overview Navigating to batches and media Zoomed Normal view Creating new batches ISO ISO White Bal White Bal Browse
150. play if set to do so ISO settings appear on the grip and on the sensor unit display but not on the viewfinder display Also changing settings are mir rored throughout For example if you change the ISO setting on the grip the change will auto matically appear on the sensor unit display Also in this particu lar case you are able to change the ISO setting on the sensor unit which will be mirrored on the grip display However some settings aper ture and shutter settings for ex ample are only changed on the grip but are nevertheless mir rored in the viewfinder and sen sor unit displays Please note that the grip and sen sor unit displays also illustrate many more specialist settings These are covered in detail further on in this manual PHOCUS PHOCUS MOBILE INFORMATION Metering method Aperture setting Shutter speed ae r ff Exposure method ISO White Balance Flash indication Focus Drive EV ele col te wen OY VIEWFINDER INFORMATION Display information overview Metering method Aperture setting Shutter speed Exposure method Capture counter Exposure compensation GRIP LCD INFORMATION Focus assist Metering method Warning triangle Aperture setting Flash warning Shutter speed Spirit level Exposure method Capture counter ISO White Balance Flash indication Focus Drive EV Battery status en optional Hist
151. prefer you can also use the menu on the sensor unit Format button Press the Format button on the camera grip It is purposely recessed to avoid unintentional use so use a ball point pen or similar A warning is displayed as confirmation Format on sensor unit menu Select MAIN MENU gt STORAGE gt Format Press the gt to open the Format Card dialog Ww N You are now asked to confirm the operation To confirm press the OK button This will carry out the for mat and delete all data on the current medium e To cancel press the EXIT The sensor unit is capable of formatting any type of storage medium When you do this all data contained on the target medium will be erased 62 O Camera Hasselblad H4D 60 ba 150 7306 1 Type Single 7 Shutter 1 60 E Aperture B tn a 7 rll 7 EV B Light Meter Centrew Focus Manual Tethered to a computer When tethered to a computer you can control many camera functions using Phocus software All captures are saved as 3F files as opposed to 3FR files from a CF card and can be immediately exported to other formats if desired 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 sensor unit The port is protected behind a hinged cover Please note however that the camera still needs a charged battery attached to function properly Shoot
152. r TTL units in Manual mode 4 The grip display shows the flash mode Normal or Rear in the standard display 5 When set to Flash Measure a specific screen requests you to press the AE L button in order to make a reading See below for details Integral flash The integral flash unit features the following specifications Guide no 12 Coverage 56 horizontal 44 vertical Maximum light fall off at side centres 1EV 50 Color temperature full flash 5 000 5 600 K To raise the flash unit into its operative position slide the flash unit catch backwards in the direction of the flash symbol To return the flash unit into its closed position push down on the top of the unit until it clicks back into place The flash unit is automatically activated when it is in the operative position and de activated when returned to its stored position The green LED flash symbol blinks in the viewfinder when the flash unit is charging and remains stationary when fully charged The flash output can also be adjusted for optimum light balance in fill flash situations Using the integral flash 1 Slide the flash unit catch backwards in the direction of the flash symbol 2 Press the FLASH button 3 Choose between Normal or Rear sync by turning the rear control wheel and the amount of compensation if required by turning the front control wheel 4 Press Save ISO WB button Make an exposure For full coverage with the i
153. re 42 captures per 33 captures per minute minute minute Storage capacity 8 GB CF card holds 120 images 4 GB CF card holds 75 images on average 4GBCF card holds 100 images on average ISO speed range ISO 50 100 200 400 and 800 ISO 100 200 400 800 and 1600 ISO 100 200 400 800 and 1600 CF card type U DMA e g SanDisk extreme IV or tethered to a Mac or PC a Color display Yes TFT 3 inch 24 bit color 230 400 pixels yy Platform support Mac OSX version 10 5 Windows XP 32 and 64 bit Vista 32 and 64 bit Windows 7 32 and 64 bit View camera compatibility Yes mechanical shutters controlled via flash sync Electronic shutters must be controlled from Phocus VE Operating temperature 0 45 C 32 113 F a 134 Default Settings Default profile Exp mode LM mode Exp adjust Focus mode Drive mode Flash sync Flash adjust Self timer Bracketing Interval timer Custom options delay Sequence Mirror mode Frames Sequence EV diff Frames Interval Oo CON A NO BRWDN W Ww WwW Ww WU N NHN PB NHN N NH N NHN PB NHN S S SS SS SS eo iA A U Nc ODOUMOWON A UO BRPWN HS O Oo Oo N OA MN BR UU N O A Aperture priority Centre weighted 0 AF S S Normal beginning of exp 0 10 sec Mirror up Delay Mirror goes down 3 Normal over under 0 5 EV 3 0 min 30 sec Stand by timeout EV increment Exp adjust increment True Focus button function AE Lock button function
154. rection of the menu arrows The front control wheel also functions in the same as way as the plus and minus button functions for settings choice After pressing the MENU button the main menu list appears The blue frame highlights where you are on the menu Press on the up and down symbols on the navigation button to move up and down the list You can return to the standard image view by pressing either on the left symbol on the navigation button or on the EXIT MENU button again The need to continue further into the menu is indicated by the arrow symbol beside the menu item Press the right arrow symbol on the navigation button to access the next part of the menu When you reach the final destination of your choice this might take several moves PLUS and MINUS symbols appear to the right in the frame round the item You then press the ZOOM IN ZOOM OUT buttons to access a loop list of choices In the example on the left 100 is the ISO value shown By pressing either button the alternatives appear 200 400 etc and then back to 100 again Pressing the EXIT MENU button will then confirm the new setting In the next example on the left the name of a new batch is changed by pressing a combination of the ZOOM IN ZOOM OUT buttons as well as the navigation button You can then confirm your choice with the OK button or revert to the previous status by pressing the EXIT button Note that how the MENU button
155. rmatting Grip display Image info Infrared focus settings Instant Approval Architecture Integral flash Interval ISO amp white balance Language choice Lenses Light metering amp exposure control Light metering sensitivity Manual focus Menu Metering method Multi shot Navigating media and batches Overexposure indicator PC connector P amp Pv modes Preview modes Profiles 140 43 81 118 34 62 16 114 34 76 120 107 44 65 39 32 131 36 56 43 123 84 74 131 72 49 Saving settings Sensor unit intro Self timer Settings Custom Options on grip Shutter and aperture control Spirit level Standby Strobe Technical specifications Text setting Thumbnail views Transferring images True Focus True Exposure User interface View cameras Viewfinder Viewfinder display Viewfinder screen White balance grey balance Zooming in and out 23 51 103 108 33 19 28 119 132 114 70 89 37 130 91 96 31 17 29 65 69 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 amp Hasselblad A S The images in this manual were not taken with a Hasselblad H4D They are used for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to represent the image quality produced by a Hasselblad H4D The text in this manual
156. s read off on the required lens distance scale the two corresponding distances 5 The depth of field at that particular aperture and focus setting will be the area included between these two distances In the example given here the focusing distance is set at nearly 3 metres At an aperture of f 22 the depth of field would therefore extend from just over 2 m to approximately 4 5 m Note that depth of field is not an absolute Perception of it depends on several factors and so it should be seen only as a rough guide Stop down depth of field 8 A visual depth of field preview can be made by depressing the STOP DOWN button while viewing the image on the viewfinder screen Infrared focus settings 9 As infrared rays form an image at a different plane to that formed by visible light the normal focus settings do not apply Proceed as follows in manual focus mode 1 Focus the lens in the conventional manner until satisfied 2 Note the distance setting against the central lens index 3 Re align this distance setting against the infrared mark coloured red instead of the central lens index Alternatively if you have already calculated the required distance you can make a manual distance setting by using the distance scales together with the infrared mark instead of the central lens index For specialists please contact your Hasselblad dealer for information about sensor units adapted solely for infrared photography Focus assis
157. s to explain the steps and procedures required to alter the various settings These charts are laid out to graphically illustrate in a simple manner how to navigate through the menus While they include all the information that would be presented on the display relevant to that section they cannot illustrate all the possible combinations of the various symbols seen on a screen at one time as that would be impractical and too confusing If you are familiar with mobile cell phone menus for example then the design of the layout and working practice will not be unfamiliar You should find that in practice working your way through a menu on the camera is a good deal simpler and more obvious than the written explanation implies In the descriptions various terms are used regarding menu navigation Menus have trees for example which describes their imaginary graphical layout where you could trace a navigational path along its branches Each new section or stopping off point on the branches seen on the display is called a screen Therefore a screen is the graphical display of where you are on the menu and represents the current state of settings Symbols used in the illustrations Use front control wheel direction depends on user setting Use rear control wheel direction depends on user setting Press button or turn wheel A MENU button on the grip ISO WB Choose ENTER by pressing ISO WB but
158. se the amount of EV variation required 3 2 1 1 2 1 3 EV 8 Press SAVE ISO WB button to save the setting 9 Press ENTER ISO WB button again from the Bracketing screen to activate the function Press On AF button Note that this now reads Off and the line of text at the bottom of the screen reads Bracketing on Half press the shutter release button to standby mode for this function press the shutter release button again full press for activation or full press the shutter release for immediate activation To escape from this mode press MENU then Enter SO WB button on the Bracketing screen then Off AF button As an example a 5 frame sequence with an EV 1 variation setting at Standard Over Under would produce Standard O EV variation 1EV 1EV 2EV 2EV The default setting is a shutter speed change in a bracketing sequence However if the camera is set in Manual mode you can choose an aperture change instead Custom Options Bracket param in Manual 25 106 ISO WB Interval duration highlighted 5 seconds variation chosen as option Number of captures highlighted 2 frames variation chosen as option EXAMPLE Check the lower text row on the screen for ON or OFF status Screen after Interval setting acti vated indicating 3 shots remain ing at 30 second intervals 3 Interval options available Ifiamass 255 frames options availabl
159. splay This feature also sets the level of Contrast on a scale of 1 10 nee on the display Usually you should leave this set to the default Brightness 5 level of 5 however in some viewing environments and or with some types of images you may wish to increase or decrease this value A value of 10 provides maximum contrast a value of 0 provides no contrast a black screen You can also help save battery power by using a low value here This feature also sets the Brightness on a scale of 1 10 on the display This sets the brightness shown on the screen Usually you should leave this set to the default level of 5 how ever in some viewing environments and or with some types of images you may wish to increase or decrease this value A value of 10 provides maximum brightness a value of 0 provides minimal brightness You can also help save battery power by using a low value here Setting the options under the user interface menu Each of the above items can be set by similar menu navigation Language Power Down and Mark Overex can be set imme diately by the El or El button while Sound Date amp Time and Display require another move to sub menu for final choice Proceed as follows Press the menu MENU button to open the menu Use A and to select the SETTINGS sub menu Press gt to open the SETTINGS menu Press gt to select the USER INTERFACE sub menu Use A and to select the required item ESE Press either the
160. stem Status to obtain the optimum performance Each sensor unit is care fully adjusted to match the corresponding camera body which in turn produces the matching verifications respectively If you want to use different sensor units with different camera bodies please refer to a Hasselblad Service Center for more information To obtain the About information 1 Select MAIN MENU gt SETTINGS gt ABOUT 2 Press gt to open the About dialog which shows the serial number and firmware version When you are done reading the information press the menu EXIT button to return to the SETTINGS menu Either move on to another setting by using the navigator button or press the menu EXIT button again to exit the menu system Default The DEFAULT setting will reset all custom settings you have made back to the original default factory settings To reset all settings 1 Select MAIN MENU gt SETTINGS gt DEFAULT 2 Press the OK button and then the EXIT to return Tilt sensor Tilt sensor Tilt sensor Tilt sensor Menu Ctrl Menu Ctrl EEE Display Tilt sensor ISO White Bal Browse Storage gt Settings gt EXIT User Interface gt Camera gt About gt Default gt Custom Options gt GPS gt Tilt sensor Menu Ctrl Display 94 Custom Options Selecting an option Proceed as follows 1 Press MENU and navigate down to select SETTINGS Press the gt button and navig
161. t 10 11 12 As well as the conventional view on the focusing screen to ensure a sharp image the H4D also features an LED focus assist capability appearing as two arrowheads to the right of the viewfinder display except for lenses with a maximum aperture of f 6 7 or smaller The arrowheads provide confirmation of a precision focus setting and are a useful aid when making a setting with eyesight alone Manual focus setting When the left arrowhead alone appears it means the focus setting is too far beyond the chosen distance the area framed within the central zone in the viewfinder and when the right arrowhead alone appears it means the focus setting is too close Focus is correct when both arrowheads appear together If the focus cannot be established then both arrowheads flash Automatic focus setting Focus is correct when both arrowheads are visible together Focus is incorrect if only one arrowhead is visible If the focus cannot be established then both arrowheads flash 34 Some lenses have extra characteristics that require further explanation For example the autofocus range on the HC 4 120 Macro lens can be limited by a specific setting on the camera allowing for near range far range or full range This only appears on the grip display together with that particular lens Further information can be found in the H system Lenses amp H system Lens Accessories booklet that accompanies each lens The booklet can also be dow
162. tachment GIL Global Image Locator 3053300 The Hasselblad GIL 3053300 provides automatic creation and storage of GPS information for all H system digital cameras The data is tagged to each individual image file and can be read directly by Phocus The unit requires no extra external battery or power source and works seamlessly in the back ground for ease of use 125 Tripod quick coupling H 3043326 Mounted on a tripod this accessory facilitates rapid attachment and remov al of the camera The camera is firmly held in an exact and repeatable posi tion Two integrated spirit levels make horizontal positioning of the camera easy The Tripod quick coupling H fits 1 4 and 3 8 tripod threads and has a safety catch Flash adapter SCA 3902 3053393 For connecting flashes compatible with the SCA 3002 system to the Hasselblad H4D UV sky filters 3053470 3053474 and 3053478 Absorbs UV radiation and reduces blue haze without affecting colors Also protects the front lens surface Particu larly recommended when the camera is used in harsh conditions Available in three sizes to suit various lenses UV sky 67mm 3053470 UV sky 77mm 3053474 and UV sky 95mm 3053478 Pola filters 3053482 3053486 and 3053490 Reduces non specular reflections and glare Increases color saturation in gen eral Can intensify a blue sky Available in three sizes Support strap with Quickplate H
163. te down through the Si m p e d esc ri ption various levels in the menu p Below is an overview of the setting of menu Items options available PO Pe MENU 1000772 i i MENU ISO Sets the light sensitivity of the sensor WHITE BALANCE Sets the color temperature of light used BT HT White Bal Browse B ROWS E t k ag gt Sets the IAA approval status rating filter for ettings easier and quicker image browsing XIT MAIN MENU STORAGE DELETE FORMAT For single or multiple deletion of images Used to format CF cards for optimum use ISO White Bal Browse ETIR BATCH DEFAULT APP LEVEL Settings gt Used to create new storage folders batches Assigns a default IAA approval status rating and name them to all new images EXIT MAIN MENU USER INTERFACE CAMERA Sets menu language power down Sets options when sensor unit is sound date amp time and several attached to a view camera other custom settings ABOUT Displays serial number and firmware version SETTINGS SO White Bal ig Tr rowse CUSTOM B Storage gt Resets all custom settings back to OPTIONS Settings gt lt EZ the original factory settings Sets options regarding tilt sensor menu control and display GPS Sets options for the GIL Global Image Locator GPS accessory when attached EXIT MAIN MENU 57 9 General sensor
164. tes all images in the current batch Delete 4 Press OK to confirm the delete to exit without delete press EXIT Delete 5 You now return to the main menu Press the menu EXIT button to exit the menu system Deleting several images from a card To delete several images at once 1 Starting at the single image preview display press the Ed button repeatedly until you reach the media list 2 Select MAIN MENU gt STORAGE gt Delete HASSBLDI SK 40 0 1 GB 1 image Delete gt Format gt Batch gt Default Appr Level White Bal Browse Storage gt Settings gt EXIT AIN MEI EXIT 88 AllRed All Red amp Yellow gt Al gt Delete From Card Allred amp yellow 6 images Are you sure Yes O ied amp Delete From Card AA ed A tolear 6 Aird yee daran Uu kee prar Ve EO j EXIT You will always be asked to confirm each delete operation ie Use the delete shortcut immedi ately after an unwanted capture to save space on a card 3 Press gt to open the Delete Image dialog 4 You must now select the approval status that you wish to delete All images on the CF card that are also of the status that you select here will be deleted by the operation Use A and to select All Red All Red amp Yellow or All 5 Then press gt to open the delete dialog for the selected status You are now asked to confirm the delete 6 To confirm press
165. the three displays the sensor unit display the grip display and the HV viewfinder display For example exposure controls are visible on the grip display in the viewfinder display and in Phocus when tethered but not on the sensor unit display Storage information is visible on the sensor unit display but not the grip display However there are certain settings which are not only visible on both the grip and sensor unit but can also be changed from the grip or sensor unit note that navigation through the sensor unit menu is either by the zoom controls on the unit or the control wheels on the grip Please note therefore that various tasks are divided and shared With untethered use the management of captures is handled by the unit Tasks such as storage and rating are therefore visible on the unit display In tethered use captures are handled and stored by the computer and are visually checked in Phocus Check the appropriate sections in this user manual and the Phocus user manual for details It is advisable to adopt a method that suits you for checking settings before each shoot It is easy to forget small adjustments you might have made the time before A checklist would naturally reflect how you normally work but generally ISO and White Balance would probably be at the top followed by browse and file storage Items such as exposure compensation for example will appear in the viewfinder and on the grip as a reminder but can be easily overl
166. tion except H4D 50 units upgraded from H3DII 50 e One click 100 instant focus check Camera grip info on rear LCD e Two directional electronic spirit level Live Video requires Phocus 2 6 3 or later Support for Rollei amp Schneider electronic shutter systems So as confirmation for all models except upgraded these updates will provide the following features Rear LCD resolution 100 zoom The rear LCD offers full resolution This means that the 61 x 46 mm view You can one click zoom into the image to 100 in order to see if the im ing area compared with 55 x 41 4 viewing area in other MF systems age is in focus or if all the focus composition desired has been obtained makes it much easier to judge the quality and composition of your This feature in especially important when working untethered as it al shot even when working untethered on location Combined with the lows you to quickly and accurately check focus at a very detailed level one click 100 focus check this feature provides a very rapid and ac curate check at your fingertips Re assign the True Focus M UP AE L or STOP DOWN button to Dig Foc Check in Custom Options This proves an immediate 100 view Spirit level Grip info The spirit level tool is accessible by either Camera information from grip can also be displayed on the sensor unit ither 1 Holding down not clicking the preview button by either 1 Clicking the upper arrow on t
167. tion again 27 Battery status 12 An immediate full screen information and battery status check appears on the grip display by holding down the illumination battery status button This screen displays e the firmware version e the number of captures taken since the last battery recharge change e arechargeable battery status icon that provides a quick visual check as well as a figure estimate in percent The information regarding the number of captures taken is intended to help you make an estimate of the number of possible remaining captures according to your way of work ing For example if you regularly browse a great deal when shooting or you leave the camera in ON mode with no standby you would naturally expect to drain the battery sooner than others who don t You should soon be able to build up a picture of how you usually work and can therefore estimate that after X number of captures you normally expect to be able to take Y captures before the battery is exhausted when working in a similar manner in similar conditions The percentage information however provides another kind of estimate based more on the amount of power left in the battery rather than on your normal way of working Remember that these are only estimates and that there are anumber of factors affecting remaining battery ambient temperature for example as well as general practice Power The camera can be set at two active power modes ON or St
168. tion on Exposure compensation The actual aperture settings and shutter speeds are indicated to the right of the exposure scale in the conventional manner Note full stops half stops and third stops are also displayed according to setting see increment setting For example a setting between f 8 and f 11 will appear as f 9 5 if half stop is chosen Automatic Exposure A S P Pv Automatic exposure provides a choice of two ways of controlling shutter speed and aperture settings semi automatically and two ways fully automatically Aperture priority A The aperture is manually chosen by you by turning the front control wheel and the shutter speed is auto matically chosen by the camera Shutter priority S The shutter speed is manually chosen by you by turning the front control wheel and the aperture is auto matically chosen by the camera Programmed P In this mode an aperture shutter combi nation is chosen by the camera according to the EV measured metering method remains as your choice though only within pre set appropriate limitations to suit various requirements and applications ISO WB Tip Aperture and shutter speed settings can both be changed even while the busy light on sensor unit is flashing Access to the B and T shutter speed settings can be tempo rarily hidden See Custom Options 34 45 Programmed variable Pv This mode is very s
169. to a sequence where the delay is followed by the mirror being raised instead Normally the mirror will instantly return after a capture but you can also choose a setting where the mirror remains raised As it provides a timed remote shutter release function it can be used instead of a remote release cable cord device when split second timing is not critical The camera s expo sure settings Manual or Auto will be according to the light metering requirements just prior to the mirror being raised so in very changeable lighting conditions choose the method most suitable if using long delays 103 Self timer setting The Self timer function is set in the following manner 1 Press the MENU button on the grip 2 Turn the front contro wheel until Self Timer appears 3 Press ENTER 1ISO WB button on the grip 4 Turn the front control wheel to access the options that are Delay E Mirror sequence amp Mirror Up Mirror Goes Down A drop shadow will be displayed beneath the selected symbol for example 5 When Delay is highlighted ga turn the rear control wheel to choose a delay range from 2 60s in 1s intervals 6 Turn the front control wheel again to choose Delay Mirror Up Mirror Up Delay sequence f When highlighted turn the rear control wheel to choose Delay Mirror Up sequence Delay for set amount of time mirror raised capture made Delay highlighted with drop Mirror sequence highlig
170. to subject b focal length of lens c aperture setting and d movement of camera and or subject after setting The closer you remain to the ideal situation with regard to these variables the more noticeable the effect of True Focus will be a The closer you are to the subject the worse the original problem becomes Conse quently the need for True Focus solution becomes greater and its application thereby becomes more noticeable b Short focal length wide angle lenses naturally decrease camera to subject distances and therefore following the point in a produce a greater need for True Focus adjust ments c Smaller apertures increase the depth of field and therefore would lessen the need for a True Focus solution However smaller apertures produce a different visual effect so True Focus therefore allows the exploitation of the shallow depth of field produced by larger apertures without the fear of unwanted focus restrictions d The mechanics of True Focus use amongst other things camera to subject distances to calculate the required amount of adjustment It therefore follows that if the camera or the subject move after the initial setting has been made the calculations will not be applicable anymore So to ensure the optimum correction both the photographer and the subject should restrict movement as much as possible Please note that with some lenses particularly longer length lenses just a few centimeters movement can
171. to wear eyeglasses for viewing or not Personal eyepiece adjustments can be carried out by pointing the camera at the sky or similar smoothly toned area While holding the camera in your left hand you can with your right thumb turn the adjustment wheel until the markings on the viewfinder screen reach the optimum sharpness for your eyesight If you normally wear eyeglasses for distance viewing and intend to wear them for camera use then do not remove them for the above procedure If on the other hand you prefer to remove your eyeglasses for camera work then repeat the above procedure without wearing your eyeglasses Rubber eye cup Two rubber eye cups are available for the H4D The one supplied is suitable for users who do not intend to use eyeglasses when photographing The second shorter eye cup is for those who either prefer to position their eye further from the viewfinder and those who wish to wear eyeglasses The eye cups can be rapidly changed by a Hasselblad Authorized Service Center Integral flash unit See under Flash for full details 31 Parts and components 7 A Lens shade index B Manual focus ring C Focusing distance scales D Depth of field scales E Lens index Attaching a lens 2 3 Remove the front protective cover on the camera body by depressing the lens release button and keeping it depressed while turning the cover counter clockwise Remove the rear lens cap by unscrewing it in a count
172. ton on grip Choose ON by pressing AF button on grip TI The H4D features the advantage of multiple customization of settings This means that your personal choice of settings and thereby appearance of various combinations of symbols on the display at any time will not necessarily be the same as many of the screens illustrated in this manual To simplify the descriptions reference is often made to a main or standard screen Apart from default settings there is no actual standard setting in the normal sense and there fore you create your own standard which of course can be changed at any time The main screen is therefore the one you have currently created and is the one visible on the display when photo graphing except where a particular mode is in actual operation such as self timer for example Choose Save by pressing the ISO WB button on grip The new setting will be saved and chosen action can be carried out Setting will be retained until changed Functions in loop on menu A loop means that the available functions on that particular branch of the menu can be successively accessed in either direction of the control wheels without a break in flow That is you could turn the wheel clockwise or anti clockwise to arrive at the desired func tion Main direction of path through menu The main path traces step by step the path that has to be taken through the various branches of the m
173. too low auxiliary illumination situated on the top of the grip is automatically activated if desired The operative distance is ap proximately six metres from the camera Alternatively a suitable attached flash unit that has a similar facility a Metz 54 70 for example can also be used instead This feature can be altered in settings Custom options 16 AF assist light True Focus is also classified as an autofocus function and is normally activated by its own button on the grip See later section Single Shot At Single Shot setting AF S the shutter release will be blocked until the camera finds the optimum focus setting This ensures that no captures can be made that are not finely focused However this delay will normally be only a fraction of a second in good lighting conditions with a clear focusing pattern 36 Note though that in this mode the lens will focus at a distance and will remain focused at that distance while pressure remains on the shutter release button In this way you can focus on a nearby object for example temporarily positioned within the focusing zone on the viewing screen and then without releasing pressure on the shutter release button recompose knowing that the focus remains on the object chosen even though it is now outside the focusing zone Releasing the pressure on the shutter release button and pressing again half way would now change the focus setting to the distance of the object within the focusin
174. ure Stopped down one stop with True Exposure mode ON Stopped down one stop with True Exposure mode OFF Time T stopped down T fully open using True Exposure T stopped down gt T fully open without True Exposure True exposure True Exposure is an HC HCD lens function that allows the shutter speed to remain un affected when stopping down This effect is perhaps not so commonly understood as it is restricted specifically to integral lens shutters as opposed to focal plane shutters You can download a fuller ex planation of this situation from www hasselblad com When a lens is stopped down the effective shutter speed becomes longer consequently affecting the set exposure At slow shutter speeds the effect is minimal but at faster speeds e g 1 500s the effect becomes clearly visible As Hasselblad knows exactly how the shutters behave in HC lenses automatic compensatory measures in speed setting adjustments are therefore employed As compensation can only be put into effect where speeds can be adjusted this pre vents the possibility of adjusting the fastest speed of 1 800s To counter this compensa tory adjustments are therefore made to the aperture instead to retain the set exposure However this compensation is not always required and when using flash strobe as the main light source it is actually undesirable because compensation will result in underex posure Therefore when using flash strobe as
175. ure mode b Turn the rear control wheel to select the chosen amount of compensation The amount is displayed in the viewfinder as both an EV figure complete with a minus or plus prefix and as a marker above a minus to plus scale Default settings provide 1 3 EV compensation and an immediate clearing of the setting after capture However in Custom Options 3 you can select 1 3 1 or 1 2 EV increment changes in Custom Options 23 you can choose to retain the setting after capture and in Custom Options 17 you can deactivate the function To make a fixed exposure compensation setting proceed as follows with the camera in active mode 1 Press the button on the viewfinder 2 Turn either the front or rear control wheels to increase or decrease the amount of compensation in 1 3 EV steps 3 The amount is displayed in the viewfinder as both an EV figure complete with a minus or plus prefix A in illustra tion and as a marker above a minus to plus scale B in illustration 4 Press Clr AF button to reset any compensation back to zero 5 Press Save ISO WB button to retain the setting 6 A symbol is then displayed between the aperture and shut ter speed setting as confirmation of the setting Profiles Profiles not only allow for rapid setup in changing working environments but also ensure an element of security Photo Mark Holthusen Hasselblad Masters
176. vely regular periodic check ups are recom mended at one of the Hasselblad Authorized Service Centers They have the expert staff and specialised equipment necessary to ensure that your equip ment remains in perfect working order CAUTION e Keep all equipment and accessories out of the reach of small children e Donot place heavy objects on the equipment e Donotuse the batteries except as specified e Use only the batteries specified for use with the camera e Remove the batteries when cleaning the camera or if you intend to leave the camera unused for a long period e Ifyou use spare standard or rechargeable battery packs be particu larly careful to use the supplied protective cap when storing There is a potential fire risk if the contacts are short circuited across a conduc tive object such as keys in a pocket for example e Take particular care when working with strobe studio flash units to prevent damage to equipment and personal injury Donot attempt to open the sensor unit e Keep the sensor unit and all other computer equipment away from moisture If the sensor unit becomes wet disconnect from power and allow it to dry before attempting to operate again e Never cover the ventilation openings on the sensor unit e Always replace the protective CCD filter cover when the sensor unit is not connected to the camera e Never try to remove the glass IR filter from the front of the CCD this will probably ruin the
177. view cameras 18 Custom settings General overview of grip menu Self Timer Bracketing 64 65 65 67 68 69 69 69 70 71 72 73 74 74 74 74 75 76 78 79 80 81 83 83 84 85 87 88 88 89 90 91 93 93 93 94 95 100 101 103 105 Interval Settings Custom Options Image Info Text setting Date amp Time System status Drive 19 Flash strobe General Integral flash Flash measure 20 Multi shot 21 Optional accessories 22 Appendix True Exposure P amp Pv modes Light metering sensitivity Technical specifications Default settings Care sensor unit Problems Equipment care and service Addendum Quick index 107 108 109 114 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 124 129 130 131 131 132 135 136 138 139 140 Welcome to Hasselblad The sensational Hasselblad H4D builds on and expands the impressive feature set of the much praised H3D camera line Developments have raised the bar for medium format photography placing Hasselblad in first place around the world yet again Hasselblad cameras famed for quality and reliability were chosen to record the lunar missions there could hardly be better praise than that Hasselblad continues the tradition of building on well proven technologies refining and improving to raise standards always to produce a better product By using Hasselblad equipment you share the decision made by of some of the world s best
178. ways Off Sets how the focus aid arrowhead LED symbols appear in the viewfinder display in manual focus mode Half press makes them visible when the shutter release button is pressed half way Always makes them visible all of the time when camera is active Off disables them completely AF assist light 16 Ext flash Camera Off Allows projection of light pattern to assist the autofocus system in poor light or low contrast situations Camera sets the integral AF assist illumina tion to be always active External flash activates the AF assist illu mination projected by a suitable attached external flash unit When detached howev er the integral system is automatically used Off sets the AF assist illumination to remain always inactive Rear wheel quick adjust 17 e YeseNo Allows rear control wheel to make a rapid EV adjustment or EV compensation in auto exposure mode Yes turns the setting on By turning the rear control wheel the adjustment is made and appears on both displays as a symbol between the shutter speed and aperture values The amount of deviation also appears above the scale to the left of the aperture value on the viewfinder display No turns the function off completely Control lock 18 All controls Wheels Off Sets the amount of locking used when the Control Lock FLASH button is pressed All controls locks control wheels and buttons Wheels locks onl
179. y Delay Count WASETIBLAS OK Capture Seq Initial delay Delay EXIT WASEEIBLAS Capture Seq Initial delay WASETIBLAS MASSTLaiase N ee 2 99 11 12 iS 14 15 16 17 18 19 Press either the or button to make an INITIAL DELAY set ting This setting controls the amount of time that elapses before the first capture in the sequence Press W to select DELAY Press either Ed or El to make a DELAY setting This setting controls the amount of time between each capture in the sequence Press W to select COUNT Press either Ei or El to make a COUNT setting This setting controls the number of captures in the sequence Press OK to confirm all the settings The unit is now ready for a sequence start Note that the MENU EXIT button now displays START instead Press START to set the sequence running Note that the EXIT button now displays STOP The sequence can be stopped at any time by pressing this button and the standard menu display returns Photo Alexandfelix Hasselblad Masters 18 Custom settings controls and displays This section describes the features that can be exploited to obtain the optimum in customized workflow The custom options are designed to work for you in the back ground ensuring security and also helping to bring down the barriers between you and capturing the image Each one can be changed to suit your pre
180. y access the autofocus manual focus choice screen from the main screen See under Lenses for full details It also acts as the ON and SEL select buttons for many other settings ISO WB button SAVE ENTER D This is a triple function button It provides direct access to the ISO and White Balance settings see under Light Metering amp Exposure Control for full details It also acts as the SAVE and ENTER buttons for many other settings as well as an OK button when navigating the sensor unit menu Front control wheel E The front and rear control wheels are used to make changes in exposure settings access the grip menu for settings as well as navigate the sensor unit s menu The effect of the wheels direction is customizable MENU button F Accesses the first level of the menu for settings changes Ilumination Battery status button G Press to illuminate the display Remains active until camera enters standby mode Hold down to access battery status general information screen ON OFF PROFILES ESC button H Press the button for 1 second to activate the camera The H4D start up logo will appear and then the main screen After a few seconds customizable the camera will enter Standby mode A long press of the button will turn the camera off completely even from Standby mode signified by an audible signal if set A quick click on the button will access the Profiles section of the menu from the main screen
181. y control wheels They remain operable in any setting mode how ever Off disables lock function Beeper 19 On Off Sets the audible beeper signal On enables the signal Off disables the signal Show histogram 20 e Yes No Sets whether a histogram of a capture appears on the display after exposure Yes enables the setting No disables the setting 111 Interval amp Self Timer 21 e Exit Stay Allows either the Interval or Self Timer mode to remain active after a capture or immediately return to standard setting Exit clears the setting and produces an automatic return to standard setting after a capture Stay retains the setting after a capture AE lock Quick adjust 22 Exp reset Saved Allows either the AE Lock or Quick adjust mode to remain active after a capture or immediately return to standard setting Exp Reset clears the settings and produces an automatic return to standard setting after a capture Saved retains the AE Lock or Quick adjust settings after a capture Show EV e Yes No Allows the display of EV settings on the grip display Yes enables the display 23 No disables the display Show ISO e Yes No Allows the display of ISO settings on the grip display Yes enables the display 24 No disables the display Bracket param in Manual 25 e Shutter speed Aperture Selects either the shutter speed or the aperture as the parameter which

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