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H5D User Manual (EN)

1. Ready It can take about 6 hours to load the battery com pletely the first time M RECHARGEABLE BATTERY GRIP LI ION BATTERY CHARGER LI ION 2900 PRECAUTIONS amp GENERAL The battery should be charged for approximately 6 hours before first time use The battery must be charged at room temperature Maximum battery capacity is reached only after the bat tery has been charged and discharged several times 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 fre quent recharges will cause no problems such as loss of ca pacity 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 ca pability 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 6 hours This will improve the accuracy of the meas
2. Standard Histogram and Full screen preview modes are accessed by pressing the Display button Combined Histogram Full screen preview Standard preview The standard preview displays infor Full screen preview displays the full mation described below format view without distractions MH STANDARD PREVIEW The Standard Preview display is the one shown when you first turn on the camera and is probably the view you will use most often It displays a preview of your most recent capture and basic information about the settings This preview also enables you to navigate the menu system and make camera settings on the sensor unit see Simple description of menu items for details 52 MH HISTOGRAM TYPES There are three types of histogram representation available Histogram and Full details Combined histogram and Histogram mode Histogram and Full details Combined Histogram Histogram mode Aperture Shutter Metering Exp mode Exp adjust In Histogram and Full details mode In Combined Histogram mode the In Histogram mode the individual you can read a list of camera set RBG channels are represented to RBG channels are represented to tings plus see the histogram and in show individual distribution against show a comparitive display the background a darkened preview a luminosity histogram of the image The setting details are stored with the capture file so you can also refer to them
3. CAUTION e Keep all equipment and accessories out of the reach of small children e Do not place heavy objects on the equipment 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 along period e Ifyou use spare standard or rechargeable battery packs be par ticularly careful to use the supplied protective cap when stor ing There is a potential fire risk if the contacts are short circuited across a conductive 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 Do not 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 back e Always replace the protective CCD filter cover when the sensor unitis not connected to the camera Never try to remove the glass IR filter from the front of the CCD this will probably ruin the CCD If dust manages to get between the CCD and IR filter please contact your Hasselblad dealer for assistance Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the European Union This symbol on the produ
4. From the main screen click PROFILES on the grip and the profile screen will appear Use the scroll bar to go through the list and highlight the desired profile Press Load AF button The camera is now set according to all the parameters stored according to the name E CHANGING A PROFILE NAME You can change a profile name except Default at any time 1 2 3 4 5 From the main screen click PROFILES ON OFF button on the grip and the profile screen will appear Scroll through the list front or rear scroll wheels and highlight the desired profile Press Load AF button Click PROFILES ON OFF button again 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 1 Remove battery 2 Wait 5 10 seconds 3 Replace the battery while keeping both the Menu and IS0 WB buttons pressed To quickly reset all profiles back to the original factory settings Profiles and profile creation can be handled in Phocus in a very intuitive way The Camera Configuration is found in the menu Window Camera Configuration 84 PROFILES FLASH STROBE Photo Olivier Valsecchi Hasselblad Masters FLASH STROBE The H5D can be used together with most flash units in man ual mode However to make use of a TTL automatic function you must ensure the flash unit is compatible wit
5. Recompose the picture and press shutter release button The True Focus icon disappears from the viewfinder Camera reverts to Manual focus setting Rear 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 EXPOSURE CONTROL Photo Joe Felzman Hasselblad Masters E ISO amp WHITE BALANCE Both ISO and White Balance can be set either via the grip the sensor unit or when tethered via Phocus On the grip the ISO WB button provides immediate access to ISO and White Balance settings The front and rear scroll wheels are used to make the desired changes On the back settings are changed with the zoom button In Phocus there is a specific tool to control camera settings The settings are automatically and simultaneously transferred from the grip to the sensor unit Likewise all changes on the back are automatically transferred to the grip display Please note that the changes are only displayed on the sensor unit when the settings have been saved See more information about making manual white balance settings in the Sensor Unit Settings section M ISO amp WHITE BALANCE ON GRIP N presets and manual MAN Er W 1 Press ISO WB amp SAVE 2 Turn the FRONT scroll wheel to select ISO setting 3 Turn the REAR scroll wheel to select WB Daylight Shade Cloudy Flash Fluorescent and Tungsten 4 Tomake a M
6. BASIC OVERVIEW OF SENSOR UNIT MENU The menu is structured in a manner similar to very many digitally controlled personal devices and should be familiar to most Once the menu is accessed navigation selection and confirmation are made by the various buttons beneath the display the scroll wheels on the grip as well as the True Focus and AE L buttons After pressing the MENU button the first screen presents the main divisions ISO White balance and Quality for rapid access while working Storage and Settings followed by About These last two include the less commonly used options and settings ISO WHITE BALANCE QUALITY s rha not applicable to 50MS amp 200MS models Create new folder be 7 Delete From Folder eter let K D gt rei insg k Format Card dor pra ar STORAGE SETTINGS M NAVIGATION The scroll wheels and True Focus and AE L buttons on the grip duplicate the actions of the Navigation and Zoom selection buttons on the sensor unit MH ISO SETTING ON SENSOR UNIT SENSOR UNIT MENU gt ISO ISO and White Balance can be set either on the sensor unit the grip or when tethered via Phocus On the sensor unit the settings are automatically and simultaneously transferred from the sensor unit to the grip Likewise all changes on the grip are automatically transferred to the sensor unit display Please note that the changes are only dis played on the sensor unit when the settings have
7. Save PExit Save b r i Om Interval amp AE lock Show EY Show 0 b d Bracket param Self timer Quick adjust in Hanual ran ah Exp reset Tes Yes Shutter speed 3 frames Custom options Custom options Custom options Custom options Bracketing Dff These arrows signify the REAR scroll TTS iS EET 1 wheel is used to make settings changes 4 Aperture ctrl b Low flash 4 Interval timer d Aperture k 4 Extra mirror in Manual Warning initial delay indication Es Es Es Front wheel On Hone Hormal LD ms Custom options Custom options Custom options Custom options Custom options _ Note RS aE eae ae Eee sl gt Eur pacis b 4 Always return A MAE lIock at 4Hide E T moder At very low temperatures the in Mirror halfpress ent a Zr displays might require a few sec Custom options Custom options Custom options Custom options 5 onds to present new settings 67 M SETTINGS Apart from the more regularly used ISO WB AF Flash but tons and features accessible on the grip there are anumber of other features available These provide the integral finess es that make the H5D a powerful and sophisticated tool to satisfy a variety of professional demands There are five functions Self timer Bracketing Interval Settings and Drive Regular use can be simplified by using the shortcuts a
8. saves a setting and also moves screen back up one level on the menu Can save many changes made in a setting sequence SAVED Quick save half press shutter release button Save press save but ton ISO WB button NOT SAVED Escape press ESC button A PROFILES ESC button Ze Exit press exit button FLASH button 50 PREVIEWS amp BROWSING Photo Wai Kuen EricWong Hasselblad Masters M PREVIEW MODES Use the Display button to cycle through the available pre Two additional screens also available accessible from the view modes which are Histogram screen e Standard preview e Combined Histogram Shows a preview image surrounded by a display of a few Shows a preview image overlaid with a histogram display important settings Note that the information covers some ing the three components red blue and green ofthe image Go to Full screen mode to see whole image s Histogram and full details e Histogram Shows a preview image overlaid with both a histogram Shows a preview image overlaid with a histogram and camera setting details e Full screen preview Shows the preview only with no frame or settings infor mation Histogram and Full details and Combined histogram are accessed by firstly navigating to Histogram mode by pressing the Display button and then pressing the up or down arrows A or V on the Navigation button Histogram and Full Details
9. Particularly recommended when the camera is used in harsh condi tions 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 general Can intensify a blue sky Available in three sizes Support strap with Quickplate H 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 Focusing screens All focusing screens are of the Spher ical Acute Matte D type with or with outgridand central markingsfor spot 7 5 and AF metering area Grid patterns provide aid in technical architectural documentation and other similar fields Available with or without masking for the sensor format GO Q J Release cord H 3043370 Remote release cord with a cable length of 0 5 m 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 HVD 90x HV 90x amp 90x ll viewfinders 3053330 3053326 3053334 90 degrees reflex viewfinder provid ing 100 field of view even when wearing eyeglasses Includes built in fill flash and multi mode light meter ing system OPTIONAL HC LENS ACCESSORI
10. 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 Electronically controlled lens shutter with speeds up 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 range 16 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 H5D 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 IS0100 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 Interval timer Number of captures from 2 to no limit and interval from 1 second to 1 hour ISO range ISO range 50 800 80 800 100 1600 100 6400 depending on model Displays The camera features two dot matrix displays that provide clear and easy to understan
11. S View cameras Lenses with flash sync shutters Any view camera with Hasselblad H adapter Host computer with FireWire running Phocus SETTINGS gt SERVICE M SERVICE SENSOR UNIT MENU gt SETTINGS gt SERVICE 1 Press MENU 2 Navigate to Settings use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator Navigate to Service use the Front scroll wheel or the Navigator Navigate to required item use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator Press the True Focus or AE L buttons or the ZOOM button to step through options Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT MENU button SaveLogdata saves a log file on the CF card Default Settings resets all sensor unit settings back to fac tory settings See the Appendix in this manual for a detailed list of the default settings Firmware update Download the latest firmware update for the sensor unit from the Hasselblad website Unzip the file first and then transfer the cim file to a CF card Insert the card in the camera and navigate to Firmware update The sensor unit will then automatically update Tethered power offers options when using a Thunderbolt to FireWire adapter for example on a MacBook Pro This particular configuration does not supply enough power SETTINGS gt ABOUT Bi ABOUT SENSOR UNIT MENU gt SETTINGS gt ABOUT The About box will tell you which firmware version is pres ent so you can see if you have the
12. When the button is pressed the light metering facility is locked to the EV setting at that moment An L locked symbol appears between the shutter speed and the aper ture indication 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 be come interlocked In this way a new aperture shutter com bination 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 scroll wheel In practice this means you could for example in auto mode position 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 ex posure setting and choose a new combination of aperture and shutter speed settings b The AE L button also allows the spot metering function to make zone placements When the AE L button is pressed Asse mes el 2508 naso a New metered area is 1 8 EV lower than the area metered when the AE L button was pressed Metered area reads Zone 8 45 the metered area
13. all other configurations Firewire speed displays the setting for the current transfer rate ISO Whitebal Quality Storage Settings About M SPIRIT LEVEL The integrated electronic spirit level provides a rapid and accurate way of ensuring the camera is either horizontally neutral in alignment level and or vertically neutral in align ment plumb It uses two methods that are fully visible on the sensor unit display and partly visible in the viewfinder The method is selected by the camera automatically accord ing to alignment So if the camera is in a relatively normal orientation then Normal is selected and when the camera is in a more extreme orientation then Repro is selected You can activate the spirit level for both sensor unit and viewfinder displays by assigning one of the P buttons or by re assigning the TRUE FOCUS AE L STOP DOWN or M UP 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 Al lows the camera to be correctly aligned in two planes re gardless of apparent deviations in the viewfinder Particu larly 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 situation to level the camera visually Repro Normally used when the camera is mounted on a tri po
14. cool 22 E POWER MODES The H5D can be set at three active modes ON Display Off and Sleep In these active modes battery consumption is least in Sleep mode and most in ON mode Both the grip and the sensor unit displays are dimmed accordingly How ever after a set number of minutes of complete inactivity the whole camera can automatically enter another mode custom setting to conserve power indicated by no visible logos on either display ON To activate the camera press the red ON OFF button until you see the start up H5D logo appear on the grip display The logo is automatically followed by the main screen 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 inad vertently activating the camera However remove the bat tery grip 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 information is available Bi AUTOMATIC SETTINGS DISPLAY OFF SENSOR UNIT MENU gt SETTINGS gt CUSTOM OPTIONS gt DISPLAY OFF In this mode the camera turns off the grip and sensor unit displays but remains ready to be immediately reactivated to the ON mode The time intervals are 10 20 30 and 60 secon
15. function Custom Option 13 on grip Only flash units specially adapted for use with the H5D should be connected to the hot shoe on the camera Note As with all strobe studio flash use very particular attention should be taken to ensure correct connections and general handling practice Potential dangers might increase when cameras are also connected to electronic peripherals computers lighting backs etc and should diminish when IR and similar wireless flash release devices are used Victor Hasselblad AB can accept no responsibility whatsoever for accidents that might occur or damage caused when Hasselblad equipment is used in combination with third party backs of any description 86 Bi ACCESS TO CONTROLS 1 Activate the camera and press the FLASH button once 2 Turn the Front scroll wheel to set the amount of com pensation required from 3EV through 3EV press Clr to clear the setting quickly if required 3 Turn the rear scroll 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 or TTL backs 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 read ing See below for details Bi INTEGRAL FLASH The integral flash unit f
16. key parts of your image are just bright or completely over exposed To help you find them the H5D can provide an overexposure indicator which shows precisely which areas of your shot are overexposed i e pixels that are at maxi mum brightness causing loss of detail When enabled the overexposure indicator flashes the overexposed pixels from black to white You can choose between an automatic on off mode or a button controlled on off mode A Setting for automatic on off mode 1 Press MENU gt SETTINGS gt CUSTOM OPTIONS 2 Select P1 button or P2 button according to choice 3 Step through the available options on dialogue by pressing the True Focus or AE L buttons or ZOOM or button 4 Save the selection option by pressing EXIT Menu button B Setting for button controlled on off mode 1 Press MENU button on sensor unit 2 Select P1 button or P2 button according to choice 3 Step through the available options by pressing the True Focus or AE L buttons or ZOOM or button 4 Save the selection option by pressing EXIT Menu button Programmed variable Pv This mode is very similar to Programmed except with the additional parameters of lens focal length being automatically taken into account For ex ample long shutter speeds will automatically be avoided with a long focal length lens In Automatic mode the front scroll wheel selects alternative ape
17. maining in a Standard Over Under sequence with no adjustment to the next frame 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 ifthe camera is setin Manual mode you can choose an aperture change instead Custom Options gt Bracket param in Manu al 25 on grip INTERVAL options available he 255 frames options available 2 seconds 1 hour By using the interval setting you can allow the camera to lance nature study etc The exposure and focus settings Man take a series of captures automatically over a set period This ual or Auto will be according to the camera settings at the time is often required for time and motion studies security surveil of capture INTERVAL SETTING 1 Press MENU on grip 2 Turn the Front scroll wheel until Interval appears 3 Press ENTER 4 Turn the Front scroll wheel to access the options that are Fl Number of captures the number of captures required i Interval duration che time interval between each capture The selected feature symbol is indicated by a drop shadow 5 In Number of captures turn the Rear scroll wheel to choose the number of captures required 2 no limit 6 In Interval duration turn the Rear scroll wheel to Front scro
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19. 3 Press the True Focus or AE L buttons or the ZOOM button to hoe fe step through until you reach Manual Manual WB oo 4 Use the Front scroll wheel or the Navigator to access the dialogue 5 Press the True Focus or AE L buttons to select the desired numeri cal setting 6 Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT MENU button Assign a customizable button for immediate manual white balance adjustment in mixed or rapidly changing lighting situations Include a predetermined ISO and or WB setting in a cus tom profile for specific cases 57 WHITE BALANCE SETTING BY USING A GREY CARD There are two ways to make manual white grey balance set tings using a Grey card or Qp card If colour accuracy is not critical you can use any neutrally coloured area or surface that you judge to be close to a mid grey value concrete overcast sky or even white paper for example It won t be perfect but just try to ensure that it is as neutral as possible in colour value e Make the first shot a grey card Qp card close up and then make the adjustment in Phocus for the session e Use the integral white balance from grey card function to make an in camera setting for the session White balance settings are mirrored after being saved on the grip sensor unit and in Phocus when tethered MANUAL WHITE BALANCE GREY CARD IN CAMERA SETTING IT AACAIIT IA LIITE
20. DAIL ANICE nAANIIIAI II MEI Ws IA JIT FRA J ANCES MA IN JAI II IVIEINU gt V N Pri DV LL e IVIMINVAUI DALAIVA FFAICMNNM LIAI CENICND IIA N u NINE IL TINI gt E IV DJ U i i JIN IN RUN 1 Press MENU 2 Navigate to White Balance use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator 3 Navigate to Manual use the Front scroll wheel or the Navigator Position the central spot in the viewfinder over an area that you consider should be rendered as neutral in color in the image and make a test capture ensure the expo sure is approximately correct otherwise you will get a warning message small rectangle appears on the display marking that particular area Press the MENU button to exit the menu system and keep the setting Calculations then take place automati cally 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 tempera ture of the light source has been judged to be in degrees Kelvin Tip Assign a customizable button for immediate manual white balance adjustment in mixed or rapidly changing lighting situations CE IT nn EME GE FOR Uni M IMAGE FORMAT Image format allows the simultaneous creation of both RAW JPEG files from each capture not applicable to 60 Mpix 50MS 200MS models Al N 1 7 I N NAE NI IVIEIN U S AYLIAL ITY INAS x FVIIALIIvn INA A gt QZ U AL
21. FRONT scroll wheel to select Single Shot Continuous True Focus or Manual as required 3 Press SAVE 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 E AUTOFOCUS Autofocus mode can be either Single Shot or Continuous and is activated by pressing the shutter release to the half press position Its operative range is from EV1 19 at ISO100 The point of focus is determined according to the vertical and horizontal areas see illus within the central rectangular zone on the focus ing screen When light levels are too low or the contrast of the subject is too low auxiliary illumination situated on the top of the grip is automatically activated if desired The operative distance is approximately six metres from the camera Al ternatively 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 M MANUAL OVERRIDE IN AUTOFOCUS MODE Front scroll wheel Manual override i
22. Quick Adjust function 1 Select chosen auto exposure mode 2 Turn the rear scroll 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 im mediate 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 E FIXED EXPOSURE COMPENSATION SETTING 1 Press the button on the viewfinder 2 Turn either the Front scroll wheel or Rear scroll wheel on the grip to increase or decrease the amount of compensation in 1 3 EV steps Front scroll 3 The amount is displayed in the viewfinder as both an EV figure complete with a minus or plus prefix A in illus tration 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 shutter speed setting as confirmation of the setting 46 NAVIGATING THE MENUS Photo Tom D Jones Hasselblad Masters BASIC DESCRIPTION OF SENSOR UNIT MENU ITEMS By us
23. US Letter format or similar please ensure you select Fit to Printable Area in the page scaling dialogue Register your camera for regular news about the latest developments updates news tips and much else www hasselblad com PARTS COMPONENTS BUTTONS AND CONTROLS OVERVIEW All of the items named on this page are described in greater detail elsewhere in this manual Mirror Up button Remote release port Stop Down button HASSELBLAD Sh White Bat mage format Storage gt Settings gt Mot gt e Eyesight adjustment wheel Exposure compensation button Exposure mode metering mode button CF card door Power adapter port Camera strap lug lt a Shutter release button Front scroll wheel Grip buttons Flash AF ISO WB MENU Battery check Profile Camera strap lug Rear scroll wheel Focus Assist illuminator Battery grip True Focus button Card format button AE L button button Grip lever release button Battery grip locking lever HASSELBLAD Camera strap lug Battery Adapter port Integral flash Integral flash release button Hot shoe PC connector port Accessory port cover Lens release button Sensor unit release button Camera strap lug HASSELBLAD Ready light Menu button P2 button P1 button Display button Menu navigation button Zoom button GRIP BUTTONS AND CONTROLS Note that some of the buttons are modal and so hav
24. camera for example see sec Navigate to Settings use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator tion in Appendix for solution Navigate to User Interface use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator Navigate to Language use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator Press the True Focus or AE L buttons or the ZOOM button to step through options Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT MENU button N SES N m E SOUND SENSOR UNIT MENU gt SETTINGS gt USER INTERFACE gt SOUND The H5D offers audio feedback to relay information This menu item has Volume choose between High Low and Off Key Click choose between On and Off and Exposure Warning choose between On and Off 1 Press MENU Navigate to Settings use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator Navigate to User Interface use the Front scroll wheel or the Navigator Navigate to Sound use the Front scroll wheel or the Navigator Navigate to required item to select it Press the True Focus or AE L buttons or the ZOOM button to step through options 8 Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT MENU button AUDIO FEEDBACK There are ten different sounds to help provide immediate information A button press has a normal mechani Ready Underexposure Medium full cal click sound while the remaining actions listed here are more musical For example a capture rated as over exposed is signified by three rapid notes g
25. captures highlighted 3 cap tures chosen as op tion A B continued over gt 7 8 9 In Ea turn the Rear scroll wheel to choose the amount of EV variation required 3 2 1 1 2 1 3 EV Press SAVE Press ENTER again from the Bracketing screen to activate the function Press On Note that this now reads Off and the line of text at the bottom of the screen reads Bracket ing 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 im mediate activation To escape from this mode press MENU then Enter on the Bracketing screen then Off AF button A bracketing sequence can be stopped mid se quence by pressing the ESC ON OFF button 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 71 Step highlighted 1 3 EV variation chosen as option Sequence highlighted Standard over under chosen as option EXAMPLE aaa RE Viewfinder display indicating no adjustment to next frame and three frames left in the sequence EXAMPLE DD gt Screen after Bracket ing setting activated indicating 3 frames re
26. character is highlighted by the selector cursor in this case the copyright symbol and press Save Note that more symbols have automati cally 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 charac ters 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 Adding text procedure again 8 This example shows a completed 15 character text line with symbols spaces upper and lower case large and small letters SETTINGS gt DATE amp TIME 79 SETTINGS gt SYSTEM STATUS 4 N Check component usage and general servicing information as follows SYSTEM STATUS DISCLOSURE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Front scroll Press MENU on grip Turn the Front scroll wheel until Settings appears Press ENTER Turn the Front scroll wheel to access System Status Press ENTER The display now shows a list of camera components Info Usage and to the right of each indiv
27. 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 of 6 elements in 4 groups Macro Converter H 5023720 The Macro Converter is designed to im prove the close range performance of wide angle H system lenses Although primarily aimed for use in conjunction with the HC 50 II lens for optimum performance it can also be used with any of the other H system wide angle lenses Check www hasselblad com for further details about lens shades endcaps lens pouches etc or news of new accessories 93 MULTI SHOT Multi shot capability is available with the H5D 200MS and H5D 50MS models Apart from regular 1 shot captures the H5D 50MS also offers 4 shot captures while the H5D 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 resulting image shows ultimate color definition and eliminates unwanted moire and artefacts To make a multi shot capture you must work tethered to a computer and have Hasselblad Phocus running From the capture 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 preci sion piezo controlled movements of the se
28. exposure is then calcu lated 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 scroll wheel Then when the camera is moved the areas within the central spot are indi cated by their zone values Focus aid in MF 15 Half press Always Off Sets how the focus aid arrowhead LED symbols appear in the view finder 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 il lumination to be always active External flash activates the AF assist illumination projected by a suitable attached external flash unit When detached however the integral sys tem is automatically used Off sets the AF assist illumination to remain always inactive Rear wheel quick adjust 17 Yes No Allows rear scroll wheel to make a rapid EV adjustment or EV compen sation in auto exposure mode Yes turns the setting on By turning the rear scroll wheel the adjustment is made and appears on both displays as a symbol between the shutter speed and aperture v
29. fill flash G No 12 ISO100 Hot shoe for SCA3002 system flashes from Metz NIE 90 eye level viewfinder w diopter adjustment 4 to 2 5D Image magnification 2 7 times Integral fill flash G No 12 ISO100 Hot shoe for SCA3002 system flashes from Metz HV 90x Il 90 eye level viewfinder w diopter adjustment 4 to 2 5D Image magnification 2 7 times Integral fill flash G No 12 ISO100 Hot shoe for SCA3002 system flashes from Metz e HVM Waist level viewfinder Image magnification 3 2 times Viewfinder options Focusing Autofocus metering with passive central cross type sensor True Focus with Immediate Focus Confirm IFC Instant manual focus override Metering range EV 1 to 19 at ISO 100 Flash control Automatic TTL centre weighted system Uses built in flash or flashes compatible with SCA3002 Metz Output can be adjusted from 3 to 3EV For manual flashes a built in metering system is available Exposure metering Metering options Spot Centre Weighted and CentreSpot Metering range Spot EV2 to 21 Centre Weighted EV1 to 21 CentreSpot EV1 to 21 Hardware New fast generation hardware platform implementing Hasselblad Image Processing Architecture HIPA Power supply Rechargeable Li ion battery 7 2 VDC 2900 mAh Optional Battery Adapter for stand alone operation of digital capture unit Operating temperature 0245 NC 32 113 5 Dimensions WxHxD 153 x 131 x 205 mm 153 x 131x205 mm 153 x 131x 205 m
30. flat folding design saves space in the equipment 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 attachment GIL Global Image Locator 3053300 The Hasselblad GIL 3053300 pro vides 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 back requires no extra external battery or power source and works seamlessly in the background for ease of use Tripod quick coupling H 3043326 Mounted on a tripod this accessory facilitates rapid attachment and removal of the camera The camera is firmly held in an exact and repeat able position 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 92 Flash adapter SCA 3902 3053393 For connecting flashes compatible with the SCA 3002 system to the Hasselblad H5D UV sky filters 3053470 3053474 and 3053478 Absorbs UV radiation and reduces blue haze without affecting colors Also protects the front lens surface
31. further infor mation regarding any potential restrictions You can use the flash metering capability with external flash units of all kinds TTL flashes must be set to Manual mode Rear sync is a useful feature used either for effect or to produce a more natural look when combining long exposures involving light trails and flash When using suitable dedicated backs compatible with SCA3002 adjustments are made automatically and governed by the settings on the camera This applies to whether the flash unit is set to TTL or whether it is set to its own integral meter ing system A Control of either the integral flash unit or separate SCA3002 compatible flash unit regarding the two functions exposure compensation and shutter sync is via the grip The flash measure function can be used for flash units that are not SCA 3002 compatible or for SCA 3002 compatible backs at manual setting To change the balance between flash output and camera exposure requirements to produce a variety of effects use the exposure compensation function For vari ous long exposure effects use the sync function To make flash exposure tests use the flash measure function 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 8005 shutter speed remember to turn off the True Exposure
32. grip precautions 21 Battery life 22 Battery warning 22 Battery status 22 Temperature warning 22 Power modes 23 Viewfinder screen 23 Attaching removing the viewfinder 24 Eyepiece adjustment 24 Rubber eyecup 24 Accessory connection 24 PC connector 24 Protective baseplate 25 CF cards 25 Inserting removing CF cards 25 Formatting CF cards 26 Removing attaching sensor unit 27 Sensor unit maintenance 27 Cleaning sensor unit filter 28 Tethered to a computer 28 Capture files 29 Phocus 30 E Lenses amp focus modes 31 Attaching removing a lens 32 Lens cap 32 Lens shades 32 Shutter and aperture control Filters Focusing distance calculation Depth of field preview Infrared focus settings Focus assist Manual focus Autofocus Single shot Continuous True Focus True Focus Absolute position lock True Focus and camera handling Focus checking True Focus four methods Exposure Control ISO amp white balance on grip Light metering modes Exposure setting modes Manual exposure mode Automatic exposure mode Mark overexposure AE L button Exp compensation Quick Adjust Fixed Exposure compensation Navigating the Menus Sensor unit menu 32 32 32 33 33 33 35 35 36 36 36 37 38 38 39 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 46 46 47 48 Navigating menu and settings on SU 49 Navigating menu and settings on grip 50 Previews and browsing Preview modes Histograms Browsing Zoom in out Create
33. have made the time be fore You might want to consider using the profile function to make a one button press resetting of important func tions for your particular regular situations Time amp Date settings on the sensor unit which are in cluded with files and folder labels are updated auto matically through a FireWire Phocus connection These settings are retained for about two consecutive weeks by a small rechargeable cell that is automatically re charged by the main battery or FireWire with regular use If problems occur charge the cell by leaving the sensor unit turned ON for around 12 hours Bi CLEANING THE SENSOR FILTER If you see dark or colored spots or lines in your images then you may need to clean the outer surface of the 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 1 If compressed air did not remove all the problems on the filter then use an E wipe 2 Tear at the notch to break seal Remove E wipe from its packaging and fold the tissue to match the width of the IR filter 3 Apply firm pressure using two or three fingers at the edge of the wipe to ensure
34. in Phocus and other applications MH HISTOGRAM MODE EXPOSURE The histogram provides a graph that indicates the total number of pixels at each brightness level with brightnesses going from black on the left to white on the right It is a valuable tool for evaluating captures A well exposed shot usually has a full range of levels while under and overexposed shots tend to show levels con centrated at the left or right part of the scale respectively The histogram is only an indicator that should be interpreted there are several situations in which a bad histogram will match an exposure that could be perfect for the intended ef fect and vice versa Look at the histogram examples and the explanations below EVEN EXPOSURE A histogram display that is spread across the full range indicates a likely good ex posure There may still be a few pixels at the extremes indicating a few spectral highlights and saturated shadows but this is often normal in a good exposure Underexposure UNDEREXPOSURE A histogram display that is concentrated on the left with few pixels elsewhere indi cates a likely underexposure Many details will be lost in the shadows OVEREXPOSURE A histogram display that is concentrated on the right with few pixels elsewhere indicates a likely overexposure Many details will be lost in the highlights Overexposure E BROWSING In Browse mode use the front scroll wheel or left lt or right gt arrows
35. is securely in the chosen orientation press the CAL button Menu Exit button to store the new setting 4 Press the Display button to toggle between default and custom settings Custom settings are retained for future use To make a new custom setting repeat the above procedure Normal at default setting Not level Repro at default setting Not level The spirit level as it appears in the viewfinder display Viewfinder display Only horizontal alignment can be seen in the viewfinder display It uses the bubble method as de scribed above except the bubble becomes black when the camera is level Custom calibration can also be used Activate by 1 Pressing the assigned P1 or P2 button or 2 Pressing the assigned True Focus M UP AE L or STOP DOWN button to Spirit Level in Custom Options on grip Calculate button GRIP MENU SETTINGS 1 gt y i Photo Frank Meyl Hasselblad Masters M GENERAL OVERVIEW OF GRIP MENU E tai CUT im TR CCSN E Enter 2 3 4 4 Ei Se Eur Self Timer Bracketing Interval Settings Menu Exit Sel Save x WUXYZ0 1 Se abcdefg EST Save 4 gt BE i Jens Karlssoni 3 frames Exit ETS Image info Self Timer Off HA el gt 2 frames Custom options ECTS On Save Text setting aAA gt Interval Off Settings gt MIR
36. new folder Current folder selection Sensor unit settings Sensor unit menu layout ISO amp WB setting on sensor unit WB grey card Image Format Storage Delete Settings Language Sound Date amp Time Display 51 52 53 53 54 54 54 55 56 57 57 58 59 59 60 60 60 61 61 Custom Options 62 P1 amp P2 Buttons 62 Display Off 62 Sleep 62 Power Off 62 Image Orientation 63 Show Preview 63 Large format camera 63 Service 64 About 64 Spirit level 65 Grip Menu Settings 66 Overview of grip menu 67 Self Timer 68 Bracketing 70 Interval 72 Settings 73 Custom Options 74 Image Info 78 Image info text setting 79 Date amp Time 79 System status 80 Drive 81 Profiles 82 Profiles 83 Flash strobe 85 General 86 Integral flash 87 Flash measure 88 Accessories 89 Multi Shot 94 Appendix 95 Technical Specifications 96 Default settings 98 True Exposure 99 Changing language on sensor unit 99 P amp Pv modes 100 Light metering sensitivity 100 Recommended CF cards 100 Problems Equipment care and service 101 Index 102 COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Image storage and editing requires a certain minimum standard regarding computer capabilities Large images require a rea sonably 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 images directly from
37. on the navigator button to browse cap tures in a folder Zoom out to Folder View if you want to select another folder to browse 53 Bi ZOOMING IN AND OUT There are four views in Browse mode Zoom in by using the the Zoom in out buttons or True Focus and AE L buttons Zoomed View is reached by zooming in from the Standard View When zoomed in you can select the area of interest by using the front and back scroll wheels or the navigation button A smaller inserted overview of the capture at 100 displays the position of the enlarged area with a blue frame While zoomed in navigate the blue frame navigator button or scroll wheels to view other areas of interest for checking Standard Preview displays the full frame partially covered by the information bar at the bottom 9 Thumbnail View displays an overview of your work so far and helps to find specific shots Selection of specific images highlighted by a blue frame is made by the navigation button Folder view displays the list of folders saved The highlighted folder is the current folder and contains the images you were browsing Navigate to another folder and then zoom in to reveal its contents if desired or F1 ZOOM OUT me 105HASEL 11 08 26 14 ra IOTHASEL 11 08 28 me JOBHASEL 13 08 28 en JOSHASBL 11 08 28 Zoomed View Standard Preview 9 Thumbnail View M CREATE NEW FOLDER SENSOR UNIT MENU gt STORAGE gt CREATE NEW
38. retains the AE Lock or Quick adjust settings after a capture Show EV Yes No Allows the display of EV settings on the grip display 23 Yes enables the display No disables the display Show ISO Yes No Allows the display of ISO settings on the grip display 24 Yes enables the display 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 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 Manual26 Front wheel Rear wheel Selects which scroll wheel changes the aperture setting when in Manual exposure mode Front wheel selects the front scroll wheel to change the aperture setting Rear wheel selects the rear scroll 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 delay28 e None 2s 10s 60s Interval time Allows an initial delay before the first capture of an interval timer function operation Aperture indication 29 Normal Light meter Allows choice of aperture indication display in Manual mode only Normal selects conventional display f5 6 f8 etc Light meter sele
39. right in the available characters while the rear scroll 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 containing 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 auto matically added to the line of text below the character chart Press Save ISO WB button to store the new setting 78 IMAGE INFO SETTING Here is an example of how to change existing text in this case the word Text to a copyright symbol plus a photogra pher s name Jens Karlsson See previous section 4 2 Im age info for procedure description 1 Start by accessing the Image info screen On the text row towards the bottom of the screen the text line cur sor is automatically placed to the right of the character that is to be changed Turn the front and rear scroll 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 scroll wheels until the desired
40. scale from the central lens index hoy 2 3 yn 3222 14 411 2232 32 5 M 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 ei ther This is particularly useful when using polarizing or graduated filters where the orientation is normally critical 8 10 1525 ft 510 m Central lens index M STOP DOWN DEPTH OF FIELD PREVIEW A visual depth of held preview can be made by depressing the STOP DOWN but ton while viewing the image in the viewfinder 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 markings read off on the required lens distance scale the two corresponding distances 5 The depth of held 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 E IN
41. section about the Camera Configuration tool CAMERA CONFIGURATION IN PHOCUS The Camera Configuration tool in Phocus offers a very thorough and secure way of creating comprehensive profiles for the H5D There are three windows Controls Exposure and General that present virtually all parameters to enable total control at the press of a button This means that separate and specific custom profiles created in advance can cover a number of shooting scenarios leaving virtually nothing to chance In addition these profiles can be easily imported and exported For instance you can create a special profile to suit a specific type of shoot and keep it on a memory stick or laptop So when renting an H5D for example you only have to upload the saved profile to ensure that all parameters have been reset with out you having to go through each detail simple and secure The interface has three tabs at the top Controls Exposure and General that access the windows Descriptive information ap pears as you mouse over the various menus and extra tool tips are additionally available as an option To take an example the Controls window is illustrated here On the left are two lists Camera and Library The Camera list includes the various available configuration profiles already stored in the camera the profile currently in use as well as the default settings and those you have created or imported from other sources Library contains the factory presets sto
42. snaps into place and is removed by pulling outwards and upwards on the locking clip 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 back into place Mm BATTERY CHARGER The battery charger is supplied with a number of plug at tachments to suit various types of domestic electrical sock ets available worldwide Other types of socket will require a domestic socket converter Attach the chosen plug by sliding it into position as in the diagram Removal is by the reverse procedure Please note that the Battery charger Li ion 2900 3053572 is designed for use with Battery grip Li ion 2900 3043356 but can also be used together with the Battery grip re chargeable 7 2V Li lon 3043348 intended for H4D use Likewise the older Battery charger for Li lon battery 3053568 also can also be used together with the Battery grip Li ion 2900 3043356 but requires 50 longer charg ing times 20 E CHARGING THE BATTERY 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 a gt Standby no battery connected gly Charging
43. temporarily deactivate the camera though it does not cause any damage 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 your self 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 ef fect equipment Avoid frequent and severe temperature changes and be particularly careful in humid environments If entering damp or humid conditions from dry and cold conditions seal all equipment in a plastic bag or similar first before entering and then wait until the equipment has acclimatized to the new temperature before removing Failure to do so can cause condensation internally as well as externally which can lead to problems particularly in regard to sensor units Try to ensure the environ ment or conditions are as dry as possible when storing Dust and grit Take care to prevent dust and grit from getting into your equipment In coastal areas take measures to protect your equi
44. the front scroll wheel or press gt on the Navigation button to access Sound Es Volume Key Click Exposure warning C Press the Zoom button indicated by the or symbols on the menu list to step through the available choices until the desired one is shown Or you can use the True Focus or AE L buttons instead gt Press the Exit Menu button to confirm and save the choice as well as return to image view Navigate Open A V gt Select N Menu Save Exit O GC M OVERVIEW OF NAVIGATING MENU AND SETTINGS ON GRIP Navigating the menu and accessing the settings on the grip is achieved by pressing the buttons surrounding the display and turning the scroll wheels Note that some of the buttons are modal and so have several functions which is indicated by the designation that appears closest to that particular button when navigating For example the ISO WB button also acts as a SAVE button Here is an example of the necessary steps to take to make a setting change in this case Bracketing The actions are illustrated in full here to clearly describe the procedure The procedures later on in this manual are described and illustrated in an abbrevi ated manner so it wise to study this full description first display Press the MENU button to access the menu from the regular info Settings appears Turn the Front Scroll Wheel until Press Ente
45. the appropriate selections that you require When complete select the new profile and drag and drop or right click it to store in the Library causes the new profile to appear on the grip dis play for selection when you click on the Profiles button Right click a profile in Library to access the Rename Reset to Standard Delete and Export options if required Import Export Transfer Add Profile etc tools are also available SHORTCUTS Some buttons access shortcuts if used in different ways or contexts HASSELBLAD FLASH Af 0 9 AAC 15 6 250 EVO Menu button P1 P2 setting option access Press MENU on sensor unit and then P1 or P2 to access the relevant setting options directly for that particular button After making any changes press EXIT Menu button or the shutter release button to save the new setting DISPLAY button Display Press and hold to return to default preview display mode Shutter release button amera activation Re activates camera from Display Off mode Shutter release button Quick save Half press shutter release button to make a quick save when making settings adjustments Front scroll wheel Menu navigator Browser Functions as a horizontal navigator on sensor unit menu as well as a capture browser in Browse mode Menu button ustom Options access Press MENU button twice on the grip to access the lat est setting made in Custom Options After making any ch
46. wheel to the desired option 7 Turn the Rear scroll wheel to the desired setting 8 Press SAVE If you want to reset the camera to the default setting for all options press the ON OFF button quickly to enter Profiles select Standard and then press Load As a shortcut to a specific customizable button True Focus AE L M UP Stop Down setting in Custom Options press 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 73 options available CUSTOM OPTIONS sub settings you can access further items for setting chang es Look at the main menu chart to get an idea of where all the options are on the menu tree Front scroll wheel As a shortcut to Custom Options level press the MENU but ton twice with camera in active mode The latest setting will automatically appear After making any changes press the shutter release button to save the new setting M CUSTOM OPTIONS ON GRIP The following is a description of all the Custom Options ac cessible through the grip display They are accessed by Menu gt Settings gt Custom Options The words and figures in red signify the default setting for that option Display off time 1 e 105 205 305 60s Determines the amount of time elapsing before the display auto matically turns off Set on the sen sor unit gt Menu gt Settings gt Custom Options g
47. 8 79 63 33 25 87 72 57 42 60 63 32 32 11 42 100 43 35 44 94 47 50 100 13 16 62 24 30 23 62 52 101 83 25 16 20 100 32 27 24 S Self Timer Sensor unit Sensor unit display Sensor unit maintenance Sensor unit menu Sensor unit menu layout Sensor unit settings Service Settings Settings grip Shortcuts Show Preview Shutter and aperture control Single shot Sleep Sound Spirit level Storage Strobe System requirements System status T Technical Specifications Temperature warning Tethered to a computer Text setting image info True Exposure True Focus True Focus and camera handling True Focus Absolute position lock True Focus four methods V Viewfinder Viewfinder display Viewfinder screen WwW Warnings amp restrictions ISO amp white balance on grip White Balance sensor unit White Balance grey card Z Zoom in out Chapter General Chapter Lenses amp Focus modes Chapter Exposure Control Chapter Navigating the Menus Chapter Previews amp Browsing Chapter Sensor unit Settings Chapter Grip Menu Settings Chapter Profiles Chapter Flash Strobe Chapter Accessories Chapter Appendix 68 10 13 27 48 56 55 64 60 73 18 63 32 36 62 60 65 59 85 80 96 22 28 78 99 36 38 37 39 11 15 23 42 57 57 54 The information in this manual is furnished for informational use onl
48. ASH 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 expo sure Screen 4 Make preliminary required aperture setting by turning the front control wheel 5 Press the AE L button The camera will close the aper ture raise the mirror and f re 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 88 Ab x Rear scroll wheel Tip The Low Flash warning can be turned off in Custom Option 26 if preferred ACCESSORIES Photo Milosz Wozaczynski Hasselblad Masters CONNECTIVITY DIAGRAM 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 HAD Camera Optional V system lenses GIL GPS CF lens adapter receiver HV 9Ox Il viewf
49. B the locked focusing distance of 2 5m ac cording to the laws of geometry extends beyond a perpendicular line drawn down from the face creating unsharpness If a True Focus setting instead of a normal autofocus setting is now made at A and 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 to perpendicular distance The model s face is now sharp again gt eee eo due CD 37 Bi TRUE FOCUS AND CAMERA HANDLING To obtain the maximum benefit from True Focus you should try to work within the requirements of the system This might need a little practice but it will improve the accuracy ofthe measurements and thereby provide better results Firstly try to remain as still as possible when making the first True Focus measurement and wait for the audio signal or ready light to show green again before continuing This will not only speed up the process but also increase accuracy Secondly when recomposing the shot you should try to stay in the same position as closely as possible That is try to avoid moving your head or body forwards or backwards as this will move the camera away from the measured position In the upper example to the right the photographer has swung the camera from the first measurement to recom pose the shot as normal But you can see that the camera has now moved away from the original position The lo
50. ES 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 Battery Adapter 3053310 Supplies power to the sensor unit when mounted on a large format camera HTS 1 5 3043400 The HTS 1 5 is a shift and tilt adapt er designed for the HCD28mm HC35mm HC50mm HC80mm and the HC100mm lenses It not only solves technical challenges but also provides exciting opportbackies for creative solutions CF Adapter 3043500 The CF adapter allows virtually all lens es 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 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 photography They are available in three sizes 13 mm 26 mm and 52 mm As the H5D has a TTL light metering system exposure compensation is au tomatic 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
51. ES Proceed as follows with the camera in active mode 1 Press the EXP button on the viewfinder 2 Turn the Front scroll wheel to make a Metering method selection and the Rear scroll wheel to make an Exposure method selection 3 Press Save to retain the setting EXP E MANUAL EXPOSURE M Manual mode will provide total user scroll of the shutter and aperture settings In this mode the shutter speed and aperture settings are manually chosen by turning the front and rear scroll wheels The standard exposure setting is obtained when the point er 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 adjustment in EVs A 0 7 above the scale in the display as in illustration 4 for example would indicate a 0 7 EV overexposure set ting Conversely a 2 for example would indicate a 2EV underexposure setting Note that the appearance of a 43 choices Please see the Appendix for P and Pv mode charts that de scribe the aperture and shutter speed setting combinations Front scroll nani Rear scroll wheel symbol on the grip and viewfinder displays in manual mode means that a change has been made to the expo sure compensation setting See later section on Exp
52. FOLDER Allnew captures are automatically stored in the current folder until directed other wise A newly created folder automatically becomes the current folder 1 Press MENU 2 Navigate to STORAGE use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator 3 Navigate to CREATE NEW FOLDER dialog use the Front scroll wheel or the Navigator 4 The CREATE NEW FOLDER dialog allows folder naming The first three digits are fixed and are automatically incremented for each new folder The following five characters can be assigned as follows Use the Front scroll wheel or the Navigator to select each character in turn The last character has been selected When selected highlighted as blue use the ZOOM button to select the desired and is colored blue to indicate that it Create new folder character digit can be changed Pressing OK saves 5 Press the OK button to save the new name and creates the new folder which now becomes the cur rent folder M CURRENT FOLDER SELECTION You can re direct new captures to a selected folder for storage instead of the latest folder created 1 Enter Browse mode 2 Zoom out use the ZOOM out button to reach the Folder View 3 Navigate to the desired folder use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator and zoom in and return to the Standard Preview 4 In this way the newly selected folder becomes the current folder so all new captures will now be stored there instead 54
53. FRARED FOCUS SETTINGS 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 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 Mm FOCUS ASSIST As well as the conventional view on the focusing screen to ensure a sharp image the H5D 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 set ting 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 be yond the chosen distance the area framed within the central zone in the view finder and when the right arrowhead alone appears it means the focus setting is too close Focus is correct when b
54. HASSELBLAD INTRODUCTION The Hasselblad H series of cameras consists of building new developments on the shoulders of the previous generation In this way all the previous work experience based and branch demanding features are automatically included So just when you think things can t get much better they do And the H5D is that model all the good things from before and then some The H5D series heralds a step up that is noticeably greater than before There are changes and many are from the ground up The H spirit thrives but has now matured to reinforce further its position in the rapidly changing world of digital imaging Future proofing is key to a secure placing for working photographers The H5D provides a reliable connection to the fleeting environment of digital imaging technology so when the wind changes direction the H5D remains as the safeguarding companion to provide support There are six models to choose from to suit the varied demands from the professional world They start with the entry level 40 MPixel model that right from the outset confidently takes on most rivals from all brands and beats them with star quality results The models then just get better and better This includes the latest 50c with a CMOS sensor for unbelievable performance at high ISO settings and up to an amazing 1 5 frames per second At the other end of the scale is the 200 MPixel MultiShot model that raises the bar so much for product wor
55. IC EXPOSURE P amp PV MODE Aperture 35 50 80 120 210 150 50 110 50 50 110 110 645 325 165 8s As 2s 1s 2 4 Shutter speed 60 125 250 500 1000 Pv Mode 35 50 50 110 50 80 120 50 110 110 210 150 EV 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Aperture 64s 325 16s 8s 4s 25 1s LIGHT METERING METHOD SENSITIVITY DISTRIBUTION 2 Shutt 15 30 60 125 250 500 1000 er speed AR FU KEN ER ARS N sy v N X K gt gt W N lt gt be gt gt lt 2 AXXY N KOM KK XK X N x 0 XN N SS Z KA N N W x X XY N AY XX YY X X WANE m IN XX In N N Rn W N 6 Q fi Wy N NX WM W i
56. R files processed and converted in Phocus In all cases if you keep the original 3FR 3F files you will also retain the possibility of reprocessing them in the future in later versions of Phocus or other software to take advantage of eventual improvements and developments Note that using Phocus is the most comprehensive method The Phocus and Adobe methods can produce almost identical results in most cases but not all regarding RAW conversion so it is a matter of personal choice regarding which method would best suit your preferred ways of working Alternatively you can use Apple Aperture though you should take note that the benefits of DAC and HNCS etc will be lost in this case Mixed formats Phocus can also process most other capture formats generic and proprietary This means you can include other formats in your normal Phocus workflow if you choose Or if you prefer you can include Hasselblad files in Adobe Apple workflows as stated above 29 PHOCUS Phocus is the capture processing and file manage ment application aimed primarily at Hasselblad 3F file handling Phocus Mobile offers remote viewing and control when shooting tethered while Phocus Quick offers a very rapid and simplified file process ing capability Phocus allows the extraction of the most detailed files from the world s most advanced cameras to your desktop in a pro fessional and efficient manner Phocus works the way that photographers work and provide
57. ROR GOES DOWN a tan Epa Self Timer Off a EAR CIE Interval Off System status gt DELAY MIRROR UF 1 3 EV Settings Self Timer Off Bracketing Off Interval Settings options options Self timer options Bracketing options Custom Options System status Drive Exit Save ET Save Exit Save Exit Next Exit Save ne r Body 772 4 Single gt 4 nat off 4 Ev increment Exp adjust True Focus AE L button Mao ime increment button Function Function moe ens Set in SU 1 2 Step 17 3 Step True Focus AE Lock HET Custom options Custom options Custom options Custom options Os Cae TE ws Fa Bons 7433 4 Continuous 60 Hi1 Shop down 4 WUP button 4 Control wheel 4 Flash ready 4 Magazine VE 1300 Sc button function function direction exposure lock exposure lock nn a u Stop down Mirror up Clockwise Custom options Custom options Lustom options Lustom options Focus calib ID Exit OS Exit U 17131844 11 LE Lens b 4 Out of range Focus aid exposure lock exposure lock in HF a Ho Half press Custom options Custom options Custom options Lustom options J 1 eier ENS P Moses dE ant EEE Se Dar These arrows signify the FRONT scroll Camera Yes On wheel is used to select these options Custom options Custom options Lustom options Lustom options Ne ECTS Save ECTS
58. US amp ADOBE APPLE SOFTWARE WORKFLOWS we fies 2504 strom VOCUS JPEGs er ELB LAP B i Extreme HOPS The H5D can capture files and store them as Hasselblad RAW format files or Hasselblad RAW JPEG formats simultaneously not applicable to 60 Mpix 50MS 200MS models Hasselblad RAW files are initially stored in the 3FR format which is a proprietary Hasselblad format for the temporary storage of captures A 3FR file contains the complete digitized raw image exactly as it was captured by the camera 3FR information requires further computing power typically by way of Phocus to obtain complete development If developed in Phocus 3FR files become Hasselblad 3F files denoted by each file now bearing the suffix fff If developed by other RAW proces sors the 3FR files are not converted to 3F but can be exported directly to TIFF PSD etc according to requirements However when working tethered which necessitates using Phocus 3FR files are automatically processed and stored in the background on a computer appearing as 3F files on the hard disk ready for selective adjustment and export 3FR files stored on a CF card can be processed to completion using Hasselblad Phocus Adobe Camera Raw Lightroom Apple Aperture To sum up capture files can be stored as 3FR files from a CF card for later processing in Phocus or other software or they can be stored as 3F files as a result of tethered shooting or 3F
59. US 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 scroll wheel Save i ront scro 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 con firmation 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 ACTIVATED BY AN ASSIGNED BUTTON MANUAL FOCUS 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 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 Press MENU select Custom Options select the desired button to reassign with the Front scroll wheel M UP button in this example Select True Focus with the Rear scroll wheel Save Front scroll wheel 2 Aim camera at important area in subject and press the selected button 3 Ensure that the True Focus icon appears in the viewfinder
60. ages on average images on average images on average images on average images on average Display 3 inch TFT type 24 bit color 460 320 pixels CF card type U DMA e g SanDisk Extreme Pro or tethered to Mac or PC Yes Storage options Acoustic feedback Software Phocus for Mac and Windows included Adobe Photoshop Lightroom included Tethered operation Supported in Phocus by Hasselblad and Hasselblad Tethered plug in for Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Platform support Macintosh OS X 10 5 or later Windows XP Vista Windows 7 from version 2 8 64 bit only Windows 8 Host connection type FireWire 800 IEEE 1394b Thunderbolt supported via optional adapters View camera compatibility Mechanical shutters controlled via flash sync electronic shutters controlled by Phocus Optional Battery Adapter for stand alone operation of sensor unit Customization 6 programmable buttons Complete camera set up can be saved to 7 custom profiles Lenses Hasselblad H System lens line 12 lenses from 24 to 300 mm with integral central lens shutter All central lens shutter V system Carl Zeiss lenses via optional CF adapter Shutter speed range 256 sec to 1 800 128 sec to 1 800 32 sec to 1 800 second 128 sec to 1 800 128 sec to 1 800 second second second second Flash sync speed Flash can be used at all shutter speeds e HVD 90x 90 eye level viewfinder w diopter adjustment 5 to 3 5D Image magnification 3 1 times Integral
61. alues 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 e All controls All but TrueFoc Wheels Off Sets the amount of locking used when the Control Lock FLASH but ton is pressed All controls locks scroll wheels and buttons All but TrueFoc ocks scroll wheels and buttons except True Focus Wheels ocks only scroll wheels They remain operable in any setting mode however 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 cap ture appears on the display after ex posure Yes enables the setting No disables the setting 76 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 cap ture AE lock Quick adjust Exp reset Saved Allows either the AE Lock or Quick adjust mode to remain active after a capture or immediately return to standard setting 22 Exp Reset clears the settings and produces an automatic return to stan dard setting after a capture Saved
62. ample might be in a social situation 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 beforehand 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 brack eting programmed exposure etc for outdoors Once set you would click on the red PROFILES button select a profile 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 ac cessing Outdoors or Indoors in the profile list all the rel evant settings will be instantly and correctly implemented to match the situation There are eight profiles Default Full auto Studio Fill flash two Action and two Spare reserved for customiza tion All except Default can be changed and renamed The pre set profiles feature the following Default normal flash sync autofocus single single drive auto exposure aperture priority average metering None Full auto normal flash sync autofocus single single drive programmed exp
63. an even firm contact with filter surface Wipe the surface in one unbroken motion 4 Finally check if the IR filter has been properly cleaned either by visual inspec tion or by mounting the sensor unit to the camera and making a test capture If further cleaning is needed repeat cleaning procedure If you still see spots on your shots after you have cleaned the outside of the infrared filter then you may have dust either on the inside of the IR filter or on the sensor itself However never attempt to remove the glass filter you will probably ruin the sensor if you do so Do not use same side of the e wipe twice as you will be likely to reapply any particles re moved in the first pass If dust manages to get between the IR filter and sensor it can only be removed at the Has selblad factory Contact your Hasselblad dealer or Hasselblad Service Center for assistance M TETHERED TO A COMPUTER WITH PHOCUS RUNNING When tethered to a computer you can control many camera functions using Pho cus 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 Bi CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER To connect to a computer attach a FireWire cable from the FireWire port on a com puter to the port on the side of the sensor unit The port is protected behind a hinged cover Camera Hasselblad The destination medium and locat
64. and metering mode options screen Settings are made with the front and rear scroll wheels and the appropriate sym bols appear on the grip and viewfinder displays accord ingly Integral flash unit Guide number 12 Integral flash unit release button Slide the button towards the rear ofthe camera to raise the flash Activation is automatic Viewfinder release button LENSES Lens shade index Manual focus ring Focusing distance scales Depth of field scales Lens index See more user details in the Lenses section in this manual Also you can download technical data sheets from the Hasselblad website or you can download a combined 5 6 810 1525 f ES DE RE LE LIRE 3222 N4 22 32 OR sr version well as a lens booklet that contains a round up of the available lenses as well as some general information DISPLAY INFORMATION OVERVIEW VIEWFINDER INFORMATION GRIP LCD INFORMATION Metering method Metering method Aperture setting Aperture setting Shutter speed Shutter speed Exposure method Exposure method Capture counter Capture counter Exposure compensation ISO Focus assist White Balance Warning triangle Flash indication Flash warning Focus Spirit level Drive EV Battery status optional Histogram White Bak mage format HAW homage je Settings le About PHOCUS PHOCUS MOBILE INFORMATION REAR LCD INFORMATION Metering method ISO Ap
65. anges press the shutter release button to save the new setting Menu button ustomizable Button access Press MENU on the grip and then the desired custom izable button True Focus AE L M UP Stop Down to access the choices available in Custom Options After making any changes press SAVE or the shutter release button to save the new setting Profiles button Camera activation Re activates camera from Display Off mode 10 11 12 14 15 16 Rear scroll wheel Menu navigator Functions as a vertical navigator on sensor unit menu True Focus button Camera activation Re activates camera from Display Off mode True Focus button oom in button Automatically acts as Zoom in button when in Browse mode True Focus button Selection button Automatically acts as value selector on sensor unit menu when in Menu mode CF Card format button CF card format Formats the current inserted CF card requires confirmation AE L button Camera activation Re activates camera from Display Off mode AE L button oom out button Automatically acts as zoom in button when in Browse mode AE L button Selection button Automatically acts as value selector on sensor unit menu when in Menu mode Mirror Up button amera activation Re activates camera from Display Off mode Stop Down button amera activation Re activates camera from Display Off mode GENERAL Photo Ken Herm
66. ann Hasselblad Masters Ei CARRYING STRAP The carrying strap is attached by firstly withdrawing the safety collar The hook is then freed and can be attached to the strap lug Slide back the safety collar to ensure the hook remains in the locked position between the small protruding lugs The collar is purposely a tight fit to avoid unintention ally slipping back and therefore might need some effort to Slide M RECHARGEABLE BATTERY GRIP The environmentally approved Battery grip Li ion 3043356 is the standard power source for the H5D camera The H5D requires a power supply for all actions as there is no me chanical reserve facility When working untethered 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 inside pocket for example to maintain it near body temperature E FITTING AND REMOVING A BATTERY The fitting and removing procedure is the same for both types of battery grip Remove the battery from the camera by depressing the bat tery holder button A and simultaneously swinging the bat tery holder retaining lever B down until it stops Pull the battery downwards C If you intend to store the battery separately from the camera you should ensure that the safety cover is in place to pre vent short circuiting It
67. anual White Balance setting not a White balance test exposure press the Man AF Gran white blanc button and then turn the REAR scroll wheel to choose setting in degrees K a color temperature in figures degrees Kelvin 2000 10000 K 5 Press SAVE Rear scroll wheel White Balance settings are technically not necessary for 3F 3FR files because raw format files contain all the information required for correction in Phocus and or other software regardless of the original color temperature of the light source or color temperature setting of the camera at the time of exposure However if you intend to shoot RAW amp JPEG or use Phocus Phocus Quick for JPEG production and plan to deliver or print the JPEG files directly then you should make a White Balance setting ISO and White Balance settings can be made either on the grip or the sensor unit Settings are automatically updated on each other M LIGHT METERING MODES There are three reflective metering modes available These This provides a balanced assessment and is a typical choice have the following designations on the grip display where the main subject is in the centre of the image li Centre Weighted Spot The sensitive area is equivalent to approximately E 2 5 of the image area the central spot on the viewfinder Centrespot screen Any parts of the image outside of this area will not sl Spot affect the exposure reading This provides a very accu
68. as been made MAKING A PROFILE 1 Activate the camera and go through the various settings for example autofocus aperture priority fill flash expo sure 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 to access the profiles screen 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 profile you want and then press the Load AF but ton All the saved settings will then be automatically imple mented 83 LOAD AF as SAVE WA 1so wB gt D PROFILES On Off If you decided to change the settings but nevertheless keep the Profile name 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 therefore to always change the profile name to avoid later confusion Bi USING PROFILES 1 2 3
69. be formatted in the sensor unit before first time use 26 M SENSOR UNIT INTRODUCTION The captured image is temporarily stored internally on a CF card in the sensor unit or onto a computer hard disk when tethered using Phocus True to the modular design the sen sor unit can be removed and attached to a large format view camera see later section in this manual for both teth ered and untethered use When attaching and removing the sensor unit pay particu lar attention to the sensor area The sensor itself is covered and protected by a glass IR filter but take great care when handling 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 When stor ing separated from the camera always ensure you use a pro tective cover M REMOVING AND ATTACHING THE SENSOR UNIT 1 Remove a FireWire cable if connected While pushing the safety catch towards the rear of the camera A rotate the sensor unit release button to the right B and while maintaining that position press the centre of the button firmly inwards towards the camera body C to finally release the magazine Clean the outside surface of IR filter by using clean compressed air s
70. been saved 1 Press MENU 2 Navigate to ISO use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator 3 Press the True Focus or AE L buttons or the ZOOM button to step through the available settings 4 Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT MENU button M WHITE BALANCE SETTING ON SENSOR UNIT PRESETS SENSOR UNIT MENU gt WHITE BALANCE 1 Press MENU 2 Navigate to White Balance use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator 3 Press the True Focus or AE L buttons or the ZOOM button to step through the available settings 4 Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT MENU button White Bal Setting Setting description Daylight For general outdoor use in direct sunlight Cloudy For general outdoor use in cloudy weather There are six White Balan ce presets plus a Manual setting Shade For general outdoor use in shady locations out of direct sunlight to choose from Flash For general indoor use when using a normal flash strobe system Fluorescent For use when using fluorescent lighting strip lights Tungsten For use when shooting indoors under standard tungsten B lamps Manual For manual setting BE WHITE BALANCE SETTING ON SENSOR UNIT NUMERICAL VALUE SETTING SENSOR UNIT MENU gt WHITE BALANCE Manual setting allows a specific numeral setting Capture neutralobject of specify color temperature 1 Press MENU 2 Navigate to White Balance use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator
71. button when making a setting change on the sensor unit according to mode Can be reassigned in Custom Options to another function See under Light Metering amp Exposure Control AE L button for full details There are three control buttons on the front of the grip M UP button Press to raise the mirror and press again to lower it toggle function 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 For attaching a remote release cord electrical The jack plug socket is protected by a captive rubber plug STOP DOWN button Press to make a visual check of the depth of field on the viewfinder screen at the chosen aperture The ap erture 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 l Customizable buttons are particularly Can be reassigned in Custom Options to another function useful and can save you a great deal of time and effort You are advised to inves tigate their potential fully See separate section for full details SENSOR UNIT 12 Display button GD ee 6 MENU EXIT button GD Opens and closes the menu system Also used for various other tasks EXIT button for example as you issue command
72. compensation M Manual mode Centre Weighted CentreSpot Spot REASSIGNABLE GRIP BUTTONS FUNCTION OPTIONS These four grip buttons by de fault are assigned according to name but can be reassigned in Custom Options 4 5 6 and 7 or by using the Camera Con figuration toolin Phocus to var ious other functions listed here See also the two customizable buttons on the sensor unit Pl and P2 These are set on the sen sor unit or in the Camera Configuration tool in Phocus 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 Locks mirror up for vibration reduced captures Also lowers mirror Stop down Activates stop down function for depth of field checking AF Temporarily activates Autofocus function Self timer Sets self timer mode Provides a timed remote shutter release function with the option of a change in sequence of the mirror movement to reduce vibration Bracketing Sets Bracketing mode This func tion provides an automatic series of captures one at the standard exposure setting Manual or Auto and the others with prede termined deviations in EV from the standard exposure B mode Sets B mode shutter setting Shutter stays open as longa pressure is maintained on shut ter release button T mode Sets T mode shutter setting Shutter sta
73. ct or on its packaging indicates that EE this product must not be disposed of with your other house hold waste Instead it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of dispos al will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can dispose of your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or the retailer where you purchased the product A About Accessories Accessory connection AE L button Appendix Attaching removing the viewfinder Attaching removing a lens Autofocus Automatic exposure mode Battery charger Battery grip precautions Battery life Battery status Battery warning Bracketing Browsing Buttons parts components C Camera body buttons amp controls Camera Configuration Capture files Carrying strap CF cards Changing language on sensor unit Charging the battery Cleaning sensor unit filter Continuous controls and displays Create new folder Current folder selection Custom Options Custom Options grip D Date amp Time Date amp Time grip Default settings Delete Depth of field preview Disp
74. ctivation The time intervals are 5 minutes 10 minutes and Never POWER OFF SENSOR UNIT MENU gt SETTINGS gt CUSTOM OPTIONS gt POWER OFF In this mode the camera is completely without power and has to be started by pressing the ON button again simple reactivation is not sufficient The time intervals are 30 minutes 60 minutes and Never M RE ACTIVATION FROM DISPLAY OFF OR SLEEP MODES press the shutter release button half way press the Stop down button e click the ON OFF button press the Mirror up button 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 weak Viewfinder screens showing the difference in masking and composition frame marking Type varies according to sensor size See under Accesso ries for other types with grid pattern for example M REMOVING AND ATTACHING THE VIEWFINDER 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 To attach hold the viewfinder at a slight angle and rest 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 cl
75. cts 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 vi bration on longer exposure times True Focus in AF S 31 Off on Re assigns half press of shutter re lease button to activate True Focus function instead of standard auto matic focus single 71 Always return mirror 32 No Yes Automatically lowers mirror again for viewing at the end of every mir ror 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 func tions Hide B T mode 34 Off On Hides access to B and T shutter speeds allowing smoother transi tion from 1s to 1 45 when making shutter speed changes SETTINGS gt 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 IMAGE INFO SETTING Front scroll 1 Press MENU 2 Turn the Front scroll wheel until Settings appears 3 Press ENTER 4 Turn the Front scroll wheel to access 4 2 Image info 5 Press ENTER to access the list of characters and figures available 6 By turning the Front scroll wheel the character selec tor cursor will move to the left and
76. current state of the setting In other words the upper row displays what you can do and the lower row displays the current state of settings or what you have done Typical camera grip display when changing settings 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 Exposure compensation setting reminder symbol True Focus all mod Warning triangle Exposure compensation Shutter speed setting Capture els and HCD crop 60 LED setting 0 7 EV 1 30 second counter Mpix only icons appear on right hand side of display ee when functions are ee When activated the integral spirit level replaces normal display AGRA SOME EXAMPLES OF VARIOUS VIEWFINDER DISPLAYS Standardsettings AME FB6 350 le Air 56020 Afe AC 6810 Ale Normal screen with True Focus Normal screen with AE lock Normal screen with exposure activated activated compensation set Navigation mode Display when scroll wheels and navigation button is used or when Browse mode is activated VIEWFINDER DISPLAY ACCORDING TO EXPOSURE INFO ON VIEWFINDER DISPLAY SETTING Exposure and metering mode examples A Aperture priority S Shutter priority P Program Pv Program variable Exposure
77. d 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 Focusing screen 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 Accessory connection Provided with two M5 threads and an electrical connector for accessories Customization A large number of the H5D 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 scroll wheels in conjunction with the grip display and viewfinder display Sensor unit menu visible and controllable from back s display Some functions and settings controllable through Phocus on a tethered computer Rechargeable battery grip Li ion 2900 mAh output External dimensions Complete camera with HC 80mm lens 153 x 131x 205mm W xH x L 153 x 131 x 209 mm H5D 50M5 Camera body with HC 80mm lens Li lon battery and CF card 2330g 60 2290g 40 50 DEFAULT SETTINGS DEFAULT PROFILE GENERAL SELf TIMER BRACKETING INTERVAL TIMER CUSTOM OPTIONS SENSOR UNIT Exp mode LM mode Exp adjust Focus mode Drive mode Flash sync Flash adjust Delay Sequence Mirror mode Frames S
78. d stand in a repro alignment that is camera pointing di rectly downwards this feature also works pointing directly upwards Ensures thatthe 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 landscape mode require you to alter the camera s orientation to center the yellow bubbles When centered these bubbles become green The third central scale consisting of a large circle with cross hairs provides an alternative combined display The content of the circle changes from yellow to green when the horizontal orien tation is correct In Repro mode the central scale is also a bubble type 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 Custom calibration There is a default calibration for either mode which is selected automatically However you can store a custom calibration for various purposes 1 Press the appropriate P1 P2 Custom Button to activate the spirit level The text along the bottom of the display reads EXIT Standard MODE 2 Press the Mode button Display 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 3 When you are satisfied that the camera
79. dels feature Stainless steel aluminium camera body Access to 12 H system lenses Access to most V system lenses by CF Adapter accessory Access to all H accessories 40 Custom options Hasselblad Natural Color Solution True Focus Digital Lens Correction Sensor unit view camera compatibility Hasselblad Phocus and Adobe Lightroom International Warranty amp Service package 50MS amp 200MS models also feature Multi Shot facility H System lenses and accessories include 24 28 35 50 80 100 150 210 300 120 Macro 50 110 amp 35 90 zooms 1 7x converter amp Macro converter CF adapter to be able to use V system lenses HTS 1 5 tilt shift adapter GIL Global Image Locator Battery Adapter for technical camera use Medium format advantage means Shallow depth of field Huge sensors for unbeatable image resolution Super smooth color and tone rendition Enlargements in breathtaking quality CONTENTS Introduction 2 System requirements Warnings amp restrictions 6 E General overview controls and displays 7 Parts components buttons 7 Grip buttons amp controls 8 Camera body buttons amp controls 9 Sensor unit 10 Viewfinder 11 Lenses 11 Display overview 12 Sensor unit display 13 Grip display 14 Viewfinder display 15 Reassignable grip buttons 16 Camera Configuration 17 Shortcuts 18 E General 19 Carrying strap 20 Rechargeable battery grip 20 Battery charger 20 Charging the battery 21 Battery
80. ds M VIEWFINDER SCREEN The H5D is fitted with a Spherical Acute Matte D viewfinder screen for extreme brightness clarity and even illumina tion An optional accessory screen with a grid pattern is also available To change a viewfinder screen remove the viewfinder to ac cess the viewfinder screen To remove the screen place the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar in the viewfinder screen re moval 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 similar in Do not attempt to clean the screen by immersing it in wa ter 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 up per surface only Seek advice from an Authorized Hasselblad Service Center if the screen becomes particularly soiled Re member that particles or greasy marks on the screen might impair the viewfinder image but have no effect whatsoever on the recorded image Buttonp gt ButtonP2 Display Off Sleep Power Off Image orientation Show Preview SLEEP SENSOR UNIT MENU gt SETTINGS gt CUSTOM OPTIONS gt SLEEP At this setting the camera is in very low battery consump tion mode This is indicated by the ready lamp glowing orange instead of green From this mode it will take a few seconds to re activate the camera Any of the buttons listed below will instigate re a
81. dual functions which is indicated by the designa tion that appears closest to that particular button when navigating For example the MENU button also acts as a SAVE or EXIT button according to dialogue requests These variations are all mentioned in the relevant sections In this example the Menu button acts as the Exit button and the Display button acts as the OK button according to the mode Here is an example of the necessary steps to take to make a setting change in this case Sound The actions are illustrated in full here to clearly describe the procedure The procedures later on in this manual are described and illustrated in an ab breviated manner so it wise to study this full description first Press the MENU QO button to access the menu from the regular image display White Bal Quality Storage About f Use the Rear scroll wheel or press the up A or down V arrows on the Navigation button to access Settings The highlight on the menu item indicates selection of that par ticular item Quality gt Storage yr Setting i About a Use the Front scroll wheel or press gt onthe Navigation button to access Settings indicated by an arrow on the menu list to navigate to the submenu screen Userinterface B n CustomOptions Be Service 2 Use the Rear scroll wheel or press the up or down V arrows to highlight User Interface Use
82. e Navigator Note 6 Press the True Focus or AE L buttons or the ZOOM button to step through options You will always be asked to confirm each 7 Press OK Display button to confirm delete operation E FORMAT The camera is only able to read and write to storage media that have been format ted New cards sometimes have no formatting or you might want to convert a card Eormattard that is currently using a format that the camera cannot read Are you sure There are two ways to format cards The quickest way is to use the Format button on the grip but if you prefer you can also use the menu on the sensor unit See further information about formatting cards in the General section of this manual FORMAT ON SENSOR UNIT SENSOR UNIT MENU gt STORAGE gt FORMAT 1 Press MENU Navigate to Storage use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator Navigate to Format use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator Navigate to Format dialogue use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator Mn ee D Press OK Display button to confirm 59 SETTINGS SETTINGS gt USER INTERFACE MH LANGUAGE SENSOR UNIT MENU gt SETTINGS gt USER INTERFACE gt LANGUAGE Language choice is retained but can be changed at any time Choose between English German French Italian Spanish Japanese Chinese If the sensor unit has been set to a Tip language you don t understand a Press MENU rented
83. e heat ofthe moment Custom build camera profiles with total control in advance to ensure the optimum in shooting security HNCS Hasselblad Natural Color Solution saves time and secures the job because skin tones or specific product tones are going to be rendered automatically accurately and immediately without any fuss That can be worth a lot True Focus is the pet feature for many fashion photographers who work fast and by instinct They don t have the time to double check focus for every single split second shot and neither do they have the time to get it wrong True Focus delivers the sharpness in an intuitive manner at speed IFC Immediate Focus Confirm for True Focus users who have a second to spare and a desire to know the focus is exactly on target regarding specific areas Intuitively and directly displays inspection of captures at 100 pinpointing the original focus selection JPEG amp RAW files not applicable to 60Mpix 50MS 200MS models can be produced simultaneously if you choose The JPEG files are not only 1 4 resolution they are also HNC profiled so you can print straight from a folder for amazing quality RAWs are retained of course for your final masterpieces Digital Lens Correction applied at the file editing stage takes a discerning look at any colour aberration distortion and light fall off however minor which is inherent in any lens anywhere and resolves the situation automatically All mo
84. e multiple functions according to the setting be ing made Shutter release button 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 procedure for example the self timer is activated with this but ton Front scroll wheel The front and rear scroll wheels are used to make changes in exposure settings provide access to the grip menu for settings navigate the sensor unit s menu as well as acting as browse controls The effect of the wheels direction is customizable FLASH Control Lock button EXIT 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 controls 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 scroll wheels only in Custom Options 18 on grip Quickly clicking the button will access the flash set tings 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 button when navi gating
85. e 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 re lease 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 focusing zone See Manual override in autofocus mode for a useful way of working with manual and autofocus settings in a combined manner E 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 focus 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 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 pres sure on the shutter release and then immediately pressing again you minimize the amount of time needed for the lens to check focus thus ensuring a split second shot at optimum
86. e the protective cover whenever the sensor unit is not mounted on a camera Databus connectors For digital communication with camera body Retaining bar Previous H2 Main support for sensor unit H3 H4D users please note the orientation of the plug on the H5D Safety catch Prevents inadvertent removal of sensor unit Sensor plane index For physical focus measurement in critical close up work CF card cover FireWire port For computer connection please carefully note the orientation of the FireWire plug when inserting into the sensor unit mE 00 CE 0 Flash sync and power connector ports Flash sync ports and port for external power supply battery adapter for when the sensor unit is used with a view large format camera Protected behind a rubber cover VIEWFINDER Hot shoe Connection for automatic flash unit with SCA 3902 adapter or for wireless flash connection Rubber eye cup Can be exchanged for another model Eyesight adjustment wheel The personal eyesight adjustment facility has a diop ter range of 5 to 3 5 to suit Most users Exposure compensation button Press this button to access the EV compensation screen Settings are made with either the front or rear scroll wheels An EV correction symbol appears on the grip and viewfinder display as confirmation Exposure mode metering mode button The EXP Exposure button accesses the exposure
87. eatures 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 back catch backwards in the direction ofthe flash sym bol To return the flash unit into its closed position push down on the top of the back 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 FLASH Do not use the integral flash together when another external TTL flash unit is connected and used in TTL or A mode FLASH Clr Front scroll wheel Example of viewfinder display showing Flash set to Rear sync as well as 1EV exposure com pensation Using the integral flash 1 Slide the flash back catch backwards in the direction of the flash symbol 2 Press FLASH 3 Choose between Normal or Rear sync by turning the Rear scroll wheel and the amount of compensation if required by turning the front scroll wheel 4 Press Save Make an exposure 5 Ifthe settings were incorrect to match the output ofthe flash unit
88. ed Front wheel On None Normal 50ms Off No Off Off RAW English High On On Contrast 5 Brightness 5 Info screen Focus conf 30 sec 5 min 30 min Auto After exposure From host TRUE EXPOSURE Light level at image plane T fully open T stopped down T fully open using True Exposure T stopped down gt T fully open without 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 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 Maximum aperture Stopped down one stop with True Exposure mode ON Stopped down one stop with True Exposure mode OFF Time As compensation can only be put into effect where speeds can be adjusted this prevents the possibility of adjusting the fastest speed of 1 800s To counter this compensatory adjustments are therefore made to the aperture instead to retain the set exposure However this compensation is
89. ee warning above first If this is not enough then use one of the procedures outlined below 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 infrared filter then you may have dust either on the inside of the IR filter or on the CCD itself M CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF SENSOR UNIT e Always replace the protective CCD filter cover when the sensor unit is not mounted on a camera e Donot touch the exposed CCD filter with your fingers Keep all foreign objects away from the camera open ing when attaching or removing a sensor unit e Store the sensor unit away from moisture and exces sive heat Protect the sensor unit from impact 27 As is the case with all electronic devices pay extra care when working in damp environments and avoid damp conditions for storage With untethered use the management of captures is handled by the sensor unit In tethered use captures are handled and stored by the computer and can be visually checked in Phocus immediately Settings are made entering the sensor unit menu using the buttons on the unit Grip scroll wheels can also be used if selected as a function option Some sensor unit information is also visible on the grip display the viewfinder display and when tethered Phocus Remember to check settings before each shoot It is easy to forget small adjustments you might
90. els have a good deal in common Stainless steel and aluminium were the materials chosen to endure the treatment handed out in professional use and that can be pretty tough The sturdy but ergonomic integral grip incorporates not only the battery but one of the user interfaces too It is here by way of the surrounding buttons that you enter the control room Customization is a very prominent concept that you experience in the Hasselblad world that ensures it is the photographer that controls the camera not vice versa Accessed through the grip alone there are 34 separate custom options The standard prism viewfinder provides not only the most popular way of viewing but the sophisticated light metering system too Don t forget the waist level accessory model if you prefer it And when all the hustle and bustle and rushing around is over for the latest glossy cover and you settle back into a more reflective mode for some seriously detailed product shot you consider your Hasselblad You remove the sensor unit and slip it onto your large format your studio set up where movements controlled depth of field and close up clarity rule Now that is versatility On the softer side of things all models share features that professionals rely on for fast tracking their progress Camera Configuration in conjunction with Phocus offers a powerful tool to provide intuitive easy and rapid control of all the parameters you don t want to forget in th
91. equence EV diff Frames Interval CONAN BB amp ND D D ON NNN NN NNN DN HH AS eK HR NN OO ON A Ur NO OO OO J A UT R NN 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 Display Off EV increment 1 2 step Exp adjust increment 1 3 step True Focus button function AE Lock button function 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 Quality Language Sound vol Key click Exp warning Display Display P1 P2 Display off Sleep Power off Image orientation Show Preview Tethered power 98 30 sec 0 5 EV 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 spe
92. erture setting White Balance Exposure compensation Shutter speed _ IAA rating Histogram Exposure method re Storage medium Date ISO a nT Time White Balance nn mr Focal length of lens Flash indication Spirit level Focus Optional instantly accessible full screen display of grip information to show Drive EV Meteringmethod EV Aperture setting Battery status Shutter speed Exposure method Flash indication Capture counter Focus Drive White balance SENSOR UNIT DISPLAY AND CONTROLS OVERVIEW When shooting the sensor unit can display the information most often re quired for a quick settings check The unit s buttons grip scroll wheels and camera buttons are used to navigate the main menu and change settings The display can show all saved cap tures on a CF card for browsing and enlarge them for detailed inspection Button function When shooting you can control the amount of information visible togeth er with the current preview by choos ing various modes White balance Bi BUTTONS AND SCROLL WHEELS In Browse mode the scroll wheels and True Focus and AE L buttons on the grip duplicate the actions of the Navigation and Zoom selection buttons on the sensor unit Activate Browse mode by clicking on the Navigation button the Zoom button or one of the P buttons when assigned to Browse activation GRIP INFORMATION Certain grip information such as aperture setting shutter speed flash indica
93. ese buttons act in the same manner as the four reassignable buttons on the grip The buttons can also be assigned in the Camera Configuration tool in Phocus OPTIONS Browse Mode Mark Overexposure Delete Image Format Card Info Screen Spirit Level Focus Confirm Display Off Sets the amount of elapsed time before the display is turned off See Power Modes section in this manual for further details OPTIONS 10 sec 20 sec 30sec 60 sec e Sleep Sets the amount of elapsed time before the camera enters Sleep mode See Power Modes section in this manual for further details OPTIONS 5 min 10 min Never Button Pt Button P2 Display Off Sleep 5 Power Off 30n M ark overexp Image orientation EX Button PT Hutton F Display Of 30 Sleep gt ce cs Power Off Mark overexp ON Image arienlation Lu rit Ir p ei till tusir n OF lik Button PT Button F2 Display OFF 30 sec Sleep Mark overexp Of Image orientation 1 m i EXIT Ic tom options e Power Off SF TT IN 0 GS S CI IC CT Ol A AA j int f fi N TRY UJ gt JS CJ Hi OP VU gt Ei lifli UJIUV N I Ur il I Sets hee amount ar elapsed time before the camera enters nee power off mode See Power Modes section in this manual for further details OPTIONS 30 min 60 min Never Mark overexposure N VU gt SETTINGS gt CUSTO I IN V L J gt g
94. feature is very convenient for remote control of the camera when it s located in a difficult to access position Phocus Mobile is available for free download at the App Store Phocus Quick Phocus Quick allows a preview of images from camera to screen at the touch of a button Your original images in RAW format remain on the memory card and can be backed up automatically if you wish Either way you can view and review in Phocus Quick and still go back later and fine tune your images The perfect combination of ease of use and peace of mind Phocus Mobile is available for free download from the Hasselblad website Phocus Mobile is available for download on the App Store Full list available at http www apple com aperture specs raw html LENSES amp FOCUS MODES Photo Joachim Schmeisser Hasselblad Masters M ATTACHING A LENS Remove the front protective cover on the camera body by depressing the lens release button and keep ing it depressed while turning the cover counter clockwise Remove the rear lens cap by unscrewing it in a counter 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 M FRONT LENS CAP Front lens caps are released for re moval and attachment by inserting a thumb and index finger into the recesses and pinching in the direc tion of the arrows M REMOVING A LENS Depress the le
95. ference in results between a long press and a quick click of this button Rear scroll wheel The front and rear scroll wheels are used to make changes in exposure settings provide access to the grip menu for settings navigate the sensor unit s menu as well as acting as browse controls The effect of the wheels direction is customizable EXAMPLE In this example of making a Bracketing setting the top three buttons Flash AF and ISO WB will tem porarily function according to the description on the screen Exit On and Save The buttons re turn to the stan dard function when you exit from the setting i PROFILES CAMERA BODY BUTTONS AND CONTROLS Note that some of the buttons can be re assigned to another function There are three control buttons on the rear of the grip True Focus button At default setting activates True Focus see separate section for description but also acts as aZoom in button when browsing or Selector button when making a setting change on the sensor unit according to mode Can be reassigned in Custom Options to another function CF Card format button Re formats a CF card Purposefully recessed to pre vent unintentional use Dialogue appears for confir mation AE L button At default setting activates AE L that can lock a light reading made in both automatic and manual expo sure modes Also acts as a Zoom out button when browsing or Selector
96. focus MH TRUE FOCUS The True Focus setting AF T is generally used in specific circumstances to automatically correct for camera angle fo cus setting discrepancies but it can also be combined with other autofocus settings the shallow depth of field produced by larger apertures without the fear of unwanted focus re To be able to exploit True Focus correctly a few impor ne Strictions tant points should be studied in order to obtain a full un derstanding of how and when to use it Basically there are The calculations in four variables to pay attention to listed below a proxim ity of camera 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 The closer you are to the subject the worse the original problem becomes Consequently the need for True Fo cus solution becomes greater and its application thereby becomes more noticeable 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 Smaller apertures increase the depth of field and there fore would lessen the need for a True Focus solution However smaller apertures produce a different visual ef fect so True Focus therefore allows t
97. h capture can vary thereby affecting the total number of shots you can fit on the card All cards should be formatted in the sensor unit before first time use M INSERTING A CF CARD 1 Open the CF card slot cover on the sensor unit by insert ing a thumb in the recess and then sliding it to the left 2 Behind the cover you will see a slot for the card A anda release button B below the slot 3 Hold the compact flash card so that the connector holes face into the slot and you can read the brand label when you are behind the camera Gently press the card into the slot If you encounter resistance it might be because you are holding the card backwards or upside down 4 Ifthe card can be easily inserted nearly all the way into the back then you are inserting it correctly Press the card another couple of millimetres firmly into place 5 Close the slot cover and slide it to the right to lock it M REMOVING A CF CARD 1 Open the CF card slot cover on the sensor unit 2 Press the release button a little way in and then release it so that it extends a little out from the slot 3 Press the now extended release button all the way back into the sensor unit again Some force is required As you do this the card will be pushed out a few millimetres 4 Grasp the card and pull it away from the sensor unit 5 Close the slot cover shut again 25 j SOM B s UDMA ER Do not remove a CF card from the sen
98. h the SCA 3002 system Connection is either by the PC socket or by the Flash output can be adjusted separately from ambient ex posure for optimum control Separate flash units can be used in dedicated mode when connected to the hot shoe ifthe back is compatible with the SCA3002 Metz system using a Hasselblad SCA3902 adapt er This provides a cable free link up for information transfer 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 back is capable of providing enough illumination for many fill flash functions outdoors as well as simple indoor shots at shorter distances Flash synchronisation can be set to normal or rear the be ginning or end of a capture Please see the relevant user manuals for information regard ing separate flash units GENERAL When using the A or S setting together with flash the exposure requirements of the camera will dominate which might produce slow shutter speeds indoors for example requiring the use of a tripod If on the other hand you select Por Pv in stead then a shutter speed of 1 60 or faster is automatically chosen by the camera enabling you to hand hold When using flash close up or when using larger aperture settings remember that the flash unit s output has a specific minimum duration which might still be too great for correct exposure Read the back s output specifications for
99. he exploitation of 36 volved in 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 essen tially ruin the result 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 de signed for M 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 bef
100. he picture Press fully to capture The True Focus icon disappears from the viewfinder True Focus function is retained Vo TEMPORARILY ACTIVATED BY A SELECTED CUSTOMIZABLE BUTTON AUTOFOCUS RETAINED MENU gt SETTINGS gt CUSTOM OPTIONS 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 be tween True Focus and normal Autofocus Works with or without a Custom Options 31 setting 1 Press MENU button on grip and select Settings or press MENU twice Front scroll wheel 2 Select Custom Options and the desired button to reassign with the Front scroll wheel M UP button in this example Select True Focus with the Rear scroll 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 viewfinder and the audio con scroll firmation signal MU wheel 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 viewfinder Camera reverts to AF S Note that camera reverts to AF S ifthe focusing ring on the lens is moved Ea Bel 39 FOUR TRUE FOCUS METHODS cont ACTIVATED BY TRUE FOCUS BUTTON AUTOFOC
101. ht have measured a rock at zone 5 but wish to make it darker By moving the rear scroll 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 place ment by holding down the AE L button while choosing the new zone value and turning the front scroll wheel until zone 6 appears All new placements will then be zone 6 AE L button pressed to call the metered area Zone 5 MER maso a Hee maso Me Metered area above Zone 10 Bi 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 Sno Custom Options 3 17 and 23 used to deactivate and alter the settings for the rear scroll wheel Quick Adjust func tion The quickest way to make an adjustment in auto exposure mode is use the rear scroll wheel Temporary compensation setting in an auto exposure mode using the
102. icks into place Ensure that both sides of the viewfinder are seated correctly and that it has been firmly attached and locked into posi tion Failure to do so could cause an intermittent malfunc tion if the databus interface connections between the view finder and camera body are not positively secured Avoid lifting the camera by the viewfinder alone M EYEPIECE ADJUSTMENT 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 to wear eyeglasses for view ing 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 Ei RUBBER EYE CUP Two rubber eye cups are available for the H5D The one sup plied is suitable for users who do not intend to use eyeglass es when photographing The second shorter eye cup is for those who either prefer t
103. idual com ponent a figure that represents the number of actions taken by that component Please note that even a com pletely new camera will have registered actions as these occur during testing before delivery Press NEXT to display Info Version to display the soft ware version for each item Press the Next ISO WB button again to display Info Calib for focus calibration information 80 Bi DRIVE There are two drive modes 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 capture To make the next capture however you must first release the shutter release button and then press again SINGLE AND CONTINUOUS SETTING In camera active mode 1 Press MENU on grip 2 Turn the Front scroll wheel until Drive appears 3 Press ENTER 4 Turn the Front scroll wheel to Single or Continuous 5 Press SAVE 81 In Continuous mode the camera automatically makes cap tures and makes ready for the next capture in a continuous manner as long as you maintain pressure on the shutter re lease Please note the speed is dependent on the time taken to save the capture according to equipment Front scroll PROFILES Photo Vicente Ansola Hasselblad Masters PROFILES The profiles feature allows rapid access to pre determined combinations of settings that increase the speed and secu rity of workflow One ex
104. 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 while a value of 10 provides maximum brightness a value of 0 provides minimal brightness Lower brightness values re quire less battery power Press MENU Navigate to Settings use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator Navigate to User Interface use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator Navigate to Display use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator Press the True Focus or AE L button or the ZOOM button to step through options See ern 7 Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT MENU button _ i Contrast 5 Brightness 5 61 SETTINGS gt CUSTOM OPTIONS Mi BUTTON P1 amp P2 DISPLAY OFF SLEEP POWER OFF IMAGE ORIENTATION SHOW PREVIEW Custom Options allows the setting of various options as listed here The setting procedure is the same for these features Press MENU Navigate to Settings use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator Navigate to Custom Options use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator Navigate to required item use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator Press the True Focus or AE L buttons or the ZOOM button to step through options 6 Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT MENU button MK WN gt e P1 and P2 Button Function Allows you to assign specific functions to the two buttons Th
105. inder included SCA3902 TTL Flash Adapter Lenses All HC HCD lenses including extension tubes and converters Sensor unit included Camera body View cameras Flash sync shutters View cameras Electronic shutters mn T Flash sync input cable Any view camera with Hasselblad H adapter Rollei Lens J Control S Any view camera with Hasselblad H adapter Expose cable Flash sync input cable EEES Schneider Schneider Rollei Lens Si Host computer with Shutter Control S Host computer with nn FireWire running Phocus Control ES FireWire running Phocus 90 HC LENS RANGE HCD 4 8 24mm HCD 4 28mm HC 3 5 35mm HC 3 5 50 IImm HC 2 8 80mm HC 2 2 100mm HC Macro 4 120 IImm HC 3 2 150mm HC 4 210mm HC 4 5 300mm HC 3 5 4 5 50 110mm HCD 4 0 5 6 35 90mm Most V system C type lenses with optional CF lens adapter 91 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES HVM waist level viewfinder 3053328 The HVM waist level viewfinder al lows a comfortable lower viewing angle either for effect or where eye contact with the subject is desirable in portrait photography for example Autofocus function of all lenses fully retained Optimized for horizontal format shooting and not suitable for vertical format use Proshade V H 60 95 3040740 An adjustable bellows lens shade that provides highly efficient protec tion against stray light Its compact
106. ing the buttons on the control panel and the scroll wheels on the grip you can navigate down through the various levels in the menu Below is an overview of the setting options available MENU ISO Sets the light sensitivity of the sensor White Bal Quality Storage White Balance settings Sets the color temperature of the ambient light About Quality Allows option of RAW only or RAW JPEG per capture Also allows profile SRGB Adobe 1998 not applicable to 60 Mpix 50MS 200MS models 150 White Bal Delete Quality 1 For single or multiple deletion of images ettings About Create new folder Format Main Menu Used to format CF cards for optimum use SETTINGS User interface 150 Sets menu language sound date amp time and White Bal display Quality Custom Options Settings D Sets options regarding tilt sensor menu con Tour trol and display Service Main Ment Acesses save log data default settings firmware update tethered power and firewire speed 150 White bal Quality Storage gt About Provides serial number firmware revision and focus calibration information M OVERVIEW OF NAVIGATING MENU AND SETTINGS ON SENSOR UNIT Navigating the menu and accessing the settings on the sensor unit are achieved by pressing the appropriate buttons sur rounding the display Note that some of the buttons are modal and so have
107. ing to maintain pressure on the release button in order to retain the newly automatically made focus setting AF T can also be used The autofocus function is not possible with certain combi nations of lenses and accessories However a warning is dis played which disappears after confirmation E 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 over ride 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 conven tional 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 au tofocus you must make a new setting by pressing the AF button and choosing AF S or AF C With manual override in autofocus mode you can manually alter a focus setting that has been made by rotating the lens barrel in the conventional 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 pres sure on the shutter release button and pressing again the autofocus function is immediately reactivated BE AUTO MANUAL FOCUS SETTING 1 Press AF 2 Turn the
108. investigate the situation to see for example whether the recent attachment of an accessory has coin cided 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 processors Persistent error messages might well sig nify a more complex problem and you are advised to contact your near est Hasselblad Authorized Service Center for advice You may receive a feedback report on either the grip display or the capture back 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 mes sage a description of the camera s behavior and an account of what ac tion you were trying to take when it happened 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 buttons on the grip comes into contact with a conductive cord or mate rial that is connected to earth directly or indirectly a lighting stand for example This might
109. ion are controlled from Phocus HSD 50 xm DI ISCH na Type iii Shutter RR TE aperture SO FTF When you are connected to a computer the following applies e Allexposure settings including ISO aperture and exposure time are controlled from Phocus if you choose to expose from Phocus In addition extra tools such exposure Mode SERERA ERSA as Live Video remote focus control etc are available See Phocus user manual EV MAXI Licht Meter RT for full description Focus EEE mt The sensor unit will normally take power from the FireWire cable However if you use a MacBook Pro with a Thunderbolt to FireWire adapter you willneedto Camera tool in Phocus set the camera to use power from the camera battery See more on page 64 4 pin FireWire cables cannot be used You must still have a charged battery HASSELBLAD 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 back then sends the capture 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 When tethered each capture also appears as Host on the sensor unit display Please note that the buttons on the unit have no function in this mode 28 Bi HASSELBLAD CAPTURE FILES PHOC
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111. 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 dif ference can be read off the scale seen in the viewfinder For example in a landscape situation you could meter the fore ground lock the reading with the AE L button thereby lock ing 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 auto matic 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 sub ject as zone values illus 5 in the viewfinder display instead of EV deviations as you move the spot marking over the sub ject 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 procedure and then turning the rear scroll wheel until you see the new desired zone value in the viewfinder display You will also see the new exposure that will now produce that new zone For example you mig
112. k that it is in a league of its own True to Hasselblad philosophy interchangeability and versatility span all models regarding lenses and accessories with minimal restrictions This applies not only to H5 but all H1 H2 H3 and H4 models as well The H system additionally breaks rank regarding series limitations with the ability to use other lenses from the V system or when using the sensor unit on view cameras In short you have access to a more comprehensive world to apply medium format quality to Hasselblad s best kept secret is knowing that every link in the chain that leads to the page in the magazine has to reach a certain standard it is that simple That s why Hasselblad spends so much time and energy into checking those almost endless behind the scenes details and standards because they understand this simple concept There is no magical formula to Hasselblad success other than an understanding of what is required to produce the best results available in the world today and an acceptance that there are no short cuts in this process Hasselblad does its best to produce the best there is no other way to achieve the Hasselblad star quality Medium format photography is about professionalism Camera systems have to be professional handling has to be professional and captures have to be professional in quality Hasselblad knows it and delivers it professionals know that too AUOMS 50 MS O SOE gt 0 AO The H5 mod
113. l If gt IMAGE Profile allows a choice between an sRGB or an Adobe 1998 profile for JPEG captures IMAGE FORMAT SETTING 1 Press MENU 2 Navigate to Quality use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator Navigate to Image Format use the Front scroll wheel or the Navigator Press the True Focus or AE L buttons or the ZOOM button to step through the available options Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT MENU button White Balance Shot screen appears after test capture to illustrate the area chosen for white balance calculation Tip Include a predetermined ISO and or WB setting in a custom profile for specific cases Image format A Profile shGE Image format Profile STORAGE SETTINGS gt STORAGE DeleteFromFolder u o gt eier mace Format Card Storage includes three entries Create new folder Delete and Format M CREATE NEW FOLDER SENSOR UNIT MENU gt STORAGE gt FORMAT See section in Previews amp Browsing chapter M DELETE SENSOR UNIT MENU gt STORAGE gt DELETE Delete allows you to make single or multiple deletes of captures Delete From Folder Folder 1000800E 1 Browse to image you want to delete oc 2 Press MENU pn 3 Navigate to Storage use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator 4 Navigate to Delete use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator 5 Navigate to Delete dialogue use the Front scroll wheel or th
114. latest which can be down loaded 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 Sys tem Status to obtain the optimum performance Each sen sor unit is carefully adjusted to match the corresponding camera body which in turn produces the matching verifica tions respectively If you want to use different sensor units with different camera bodies please refer to a Hasselblad Service Center for more information 1 Press MENU 2 Navigate to Settings use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator Navigate to Service use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator Navigate to About use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator 64 Default settings F f Save logdata Default settings Firmware lethered power Firewire speed Reset to default settings Save logdata gt gt gt Default settings Firmware update Firmware update Teihered power fian Tethered paver Firewire speed Firewire speed EXIT Service Select this option when using a Thunderbolt to FireWire adapter Select this option when using other configurations than a Thunderbolt to FireWire adapter to the camera from the computer so in this case the From camera option should be selected Select From host for
115. lay Display Off Display overview Drive Equipment care Exp compensation Quick Adjust Exposure control Exposure setting modes Eyepiece adjustment F Filters Fixed Exposure compensation Flash strobe Flash measure Focus assist Focus checking Focusing distance calculation Focus modes Formatting CF cards 64 89 24 45 95 24 32 35 44 20 21 22 22 22 70 53 29 20 25 99 21 28 36 54 54 62 74 61 79 98 59 33 61 62 81 101 46 41 43 24 32 46 85 88 33 38 32 31 26 G General Grip buttons amp controls Grip display Grip menu Grip Menu Settings Histograms Image Format Image Info Image info text setting Image Orientation Infrared focus settings Inserting removing CF cards Integral flash Interval ISO amp WB setting on sensor unit ISO amp white balance on grip L Language Large format camera Lens cap Lens shades Lenses Light metering modes Light metering sensitivity Manual exposure mode Manual focus Mark overexposure Multi shot Navigating the Menus Navigating menu and settings grip Navigating menu and settings SU P P amp Pv modes P1 amp P2 Buttons PC connector Phocus Power modes Power Off Preview modes Problems Profiles Protective baseplate Reassignable grip buttons Rechargeable battery grip Recommended CF cards Removing alens Removing attaching sensor unit Rubber eyecup 102 86 14 67 65 53 58 7
116. ll choose Number of captures Interval duration high highlighted 2 frames lighted 2 seconds 1 hour variation chosen as 5 seconds variation 7 Press SAVE option chosen as option 8 Press ENTER again from the Interval screen to activate the function Press On 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 Check the lower text row on the screen for ON or OFF status In Custom Options 28 on grip you can select an initial delay of None 2 10 60 seconds or the interval time 72 EXAMPLE Screen after Interval setting activated indi cating 3 shots remain ing at 30 second inter vals An Interval setting can stopped mid sequence by pressing the ESC button SETTINGS gt CUSTOM OPTIONS From the Settings screen you can access four main sub set tings Custom options Image info Date amp Time and System status by turning the front scroll wheel From each of these CUSTOM OPTIONS ON GRIP 1 Press MENU on grip 2 Turn the Front scroll wheel until Settings appears 3 Press Enter 4 Turn the Front scroll wheel to access 4 1 Custom options 5 Press Enter to access the 34 choices available 6 Turn the Front scroll
117. m 153 x 131 205 mm 153 x 131 x 205mm Weight complete camera 2290 g 2290 g 2290 g 2500 g 2500 g with HC80 mm lens H5D 50c specifications for the H5D 50c model are the same as the H5D 50 except the features stated here below Victor Hasselblad AB reserves the right to make changes without notice to the above specifications 96 Allmodels All HSD camera models share a good number of features as listed here Camera Type Auto focus auto exposure digital SLR camera with interchangeable viewfinders and lenses 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 Construction 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 Viewfinder HV 90x Il HC 1 0 HCD 1 0 marginal crop 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 Dot matrix display with presentation of all relevant information Built in diopter adjustment from
118. matic 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 The True Focus function can also be combined with other autofocus 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 34 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 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 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 customizable 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 hav
119. mer Bracketing Stop Down B mode T mode Flash Measure Interval timer Cycle LM mode Expose Display Off Histogram Focus conf e Delete Grey bal ex Spirit Level Rear Info Screen None Scroll wheel direction 8 e Clockwise Counter clockwise Determines the effect the direction of the controls wheels have on a setting For example by moving the front scroll 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 aperture settings would change from f 8 to f 9 5 to f 11 and so on Flash ready exposure lock 9 e Yes e No Allows you to make a capture be fore the flash is fully charged For use with integral flash unit or other TTL compatible flash units con nected to the hot shoe Not valid for flash units connected by the PC connector Yes blocks the shutter until flash is ready No allows shutter release before flash is ready Magazine exposure lock 10 e Yes e No Allows you to release the lens and auxiliary shutter in camera body without a sensor unitattached Yes blocks the lens shutter and aux iliary shutter in camera body if the sensor unitis not attached Generates message on grip display if attempted No allows the lens shutter and auxiliary shutter in camera body to be released
120. n reads Self timer on 9 Press SAVE 10 Press ENTER again from the Self Timer screen to acti vate the function 11 Press On 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 Check the lower text row on the screen for ON or OFF status button You can halt the sequence by clicking the ON OFF ESC Front scroll Delay highlighted with drop shadow 10 seconds chosen Mirror sequence highlighted Delay first then mirror raised chosen as option Mirror down up highlighted Mirror down after capture chosen as option ec Press the Mirror Up button twice within 0 5s to access the self timer mode directly BRACKETING The bracketing function provides an automatic series of cap tures 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 con taining a very wide tonal range for example Firstly you make an assessment concerning the number of ex tra 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 Manu al or Auto is the EV that determines the calcula
121. nd button reassignment to access the menus One point to remember when making settings is that cer tain 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 scrollwheel lower row on display when the relevant function has been chosen by turning the front scroll wheel upper row on display M SELF TIMER options available options available DELAY MIRROR UP or MIRROR UP DELAY options available MIRROR GOES DOWN or MIRROR REMAINS UP The self timer allows a delay in the activation of the shut As it provides a timed remote shutter release function it ter and a change in sequence of the mirror movement Nor can be used instead of a remote release cable cord device mally the mirror is raised before the shutter is tripped creat when split second timing is not critical The camera s expo ing a pause between the two actions to minimize camera sure settings Manual or Auto will be according to the light vibration However during this pause there will be no image metering requirements just prior to the mirror being raised in the viewfinder and no light metering available for any so in very changeable lighting conditions choose the mode eventual exposure change Therefore the Self timer func most suitable if using long delays tion can be set to a sequence where the dela
122. 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 the main light source you should set True Exposure to OFF in Custom Options 13 on grip You can download a fuller explanation of this situation from www hasselblad com CHANGING UNKNOWN LANGUAGE ON SENSOR UNIT SENSOR UNIT MENU gt SETTINGS gt USER INTERFACE gt LANGUAGE If the sensor unit has been set to a language you don t understand on a rented camera for example you can navigate to your preferred language by following the actions and appearance in the illustrations here 1 Press MENU 2 Navigate to Settings the fifth menu entry from the top use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator 3 Navigate to User Interface the first menu entry use the Front scroll wheel or the Navigator 4 Navigate to Language the first menu entry use the Front scroll wheel or the Navigator 5 Press the True Focus or AE L buttons or the ZOOM button to step through options until you see your preferred language 6 Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT MENU button ED Press MENU button Navigate to amp Navigate to fifth menu first menu entry from entry from the top the top Navigate to Choose new first menu language entry from with zoom the top button AUTOMAT
123. ns 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 clock wise a little first and then re attempt re moval with the correct procedure but ton first then lens M LENS SHADES Alllenses 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 in reverse they are attached by matching the indexes and turning clockwise Bi SHUTTER AND APERTURE CONTROL In manual mode both the shutter and aperture are elec tronically controlled and are adjusted by the scroll 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 display See under Light Metering amp Exposure Control Exposure Method for a complete expla nation Bi FOCUSING DISTANCE CALCULATION There are two distance scales in feet and metres visible through the window on the upper part of the lens barrel The focusing distance is read off the chosen
124. nsor In the case of a H5D 200MS 6 shot capture sequence for example four separate shots are taken in succession in pixel sized incre ments one for each color but with green captured twice for extra sharpness followed by two more captures moved by half pixel increments to fill most ofthe gaps These six files are then combined into a single extremely high resolution im age Apart from the elimination of unwanted moire and arte facts 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 ei therthe camera or the subject Therefore the multi shot capa bility is only suitable for tripod camera stand use for studio like environments and stationary subjects such as technical or product shots and similar under stable lighting conditions However in single shot mode both the models also function exactly as a standard model with all the specifications fea tures and benefits of regular H5 cameras Download the H5D 200MS and H5D 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 f ner details and completely lacks the color moir that can appear in such very small details Enlargeme
125. nt of artificial flower petals taken from this area 1 shot mode 6 shot mode 94 APPENDIX Photo Jon Lowenstein Hasselblad Masters H5D CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS DO a E a ee pt H5D 40 H5D 50 H5D 60 H5D 50MS H5D 200MS Sensor size 40 Mpix 5478 x 7304 50 Mpixels 6132 x 8176 60 Mpixels 6708 x 8956 50 Mpixels 6132 x 8176 50 Mpixels 6132 x 8176 Sensor dimensions 32 9 x 43 8 mm 36 7 x 49 1 mm 40 2 x 53 7 mm 36 7 x 49 1 mm 36 7 x 49 1 mm Pixel size 6 0 um 6 0 um 6 0 um 6 0 um 3 0 um Image size RAW 3FR capture 50 MB RAW 3FR capture 65 MB RAW 3FR capture 80 MB RAW 3FR capture 65 MB RAW 3FR capture on average TIFF 8 bit on average TIFF 8 bit on average TIFF 8 bit on average TIFF 8 bit 75 300 1200 MB on 120 MB 150 MB 180 MB 150 MB average TIFF 8 bit 150 150 600 MB RAW file format Lossless compressed Hasselblad 3FR JPEG 1 4 resolution print ready files with HNC Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Shooting mode Single shot Single shot Single shot Single shot Multi Shot Single shot Multi Shot Color definition 16 bit ISO speed range ISO 100 200 400 800 ISO 50 100 200 400 ISO 80 100 200 400 ISO 50 100 200 400 ISO 50 100 200 400 and 1600 and 800 and 800 and 800 and 800 Color management Hasselblad Natural Color Solution CF storage capacity 8 GB CF card holds 150 8 GB CF card holds 120 8 GB CF card holds 100 8 GB CF card holds 120 8 GB CF card holds 120 im
126. o position their eye further from the viewfinder and those who wish to wear eyeglasses The eye cups can be rapidly changed by a Hasselblad Autho rized Service Center Mm ACCESSORY CONNECTION There are two accessory Ber retaining screw threads M5 as well as a databus connector on the left hand side of the camera body protected beneath a cover The cover can be removed by firstly lifting the left hand edge a little and then sliding the cover to the left as in theillustration Lift this edge of the cover first 24 E PC CONNECTOR 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 Ei PROTECTIVE BASE PLATE To remove the protective base plate lift the securing catch while pushing the plate towards the lens To attach it again slip it over the camera foot until it stops and the securing catch snaps into place MH USING COMPACT FLASH MEMORY CARDS When using a compact flash card the H5D is completely self contained No addition al wires or connectors need to be attached The recommended type is UDMA type 4 60MBs 400x or better Please see the Appendix in this manual for a list of recom mended cards The H5D is shipped with an 8GB 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 eac
127. oing up the musical scale whereas an underexposed capture has three rapid notes going down the musical scale as illustrated here NVA AN Low Battery 5 images left Overexposure 1 image left 60 M DATE amp TIME SENSOR UNIT MENU gt SETTINGS gt USER INTERFACE gt DATE amp TIME The H5D has an internal clock that keeps track of the date and time This informa tion is used to mark each shot with the date and time at which it was taken It is also used to label folders with the date on which each folder was created See note under General overview of sensor unit about keeping the internal battery charged to maintain Date and Time settings Press MENU Navigate to Settings use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator Navigate to User Interface use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator Navigate to Date amp Time use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator Navigate to required item to select it Press the True Focus or AE L buttons or the ZOOM button to step through options Au RUN gt 7 Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT MENU button M DISPLAY SENSOR UNIT MENU gt SETTINGS gt USER INTERFACE gt DISPLAY This setting controls the level of Contrast and Brightness both on a scale of 1 10 on the display Usually you should leave this set to the default level of 5 however in some viewing environments and or with some types of
128. ons by pressing the True Focus or AE L buttons or ZOOM or button Save the selection option by pressing EXIT Menu button GRIP DISPLAY OVERVIEW TYPICAL GRIP DISPLAY Flash condition indication Focus setting White balance No exposure compensation Manual setting Daylight normal flash synchronisation Apert tti Shutter speed setting perture setting nn f 8 i ISO setting Exposure Value display EV 13 0 200 ISO Capture counter Exposure mode indication Metering method Key lock Battery symbols Manual setting indication condition Centre weighted Command indication The upper row on the screens describes commands that change according to the setting The button immediately HC 80mm 1 above each command effects the change So in this case for example you would press the FLASH button to Exitfrom the screen See note below Settings symbols Symbolize the options available when settings are changed The active symbol is depicted by a drop shadow sows Scroll wheel description and direction 7 Arrowheads symbolize which scroll wheel should be used to A _ change the setting they are beside In this case the Bracket ing option is chosen by the front scroll wheel and the num ber of captures in that option is chosen by the rear scroll wheel 4 front scroll wheel A v rear scroll wheel Setting information The lower row on the screen displays information about the
129. ore 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 of camera angle True Focus uses yaw rate technology and by way ofthe Absolute Position Lock APL processor logs camera movement as the basis for an extremely rapid compensatory focus reset without any shutter lag The H5D 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 y i e ns Im u Sm Im e dm I e ny h my m Im I e My 2m UT a My Im My ny tin My M 1 ty a ZZ N gt A B ca 2 a a 2 5m a AZTE B i i h m icul m ELLELE 4 Distance when camera perpendicular ca 2 4 gt B When the camera is swung back down
130. osure centre weighted metering None Studio normal flash sync manual focus single drive manu al exposure spot metering AF Fill flash normal flash sync adjusted output 1 7EV auto focus 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 scroll wheel to bring them into view All user profiles can be restored to default values again sim ply by removing the battery and holding down the MENU and ISO WB buttons on the grip together and while keeping them depressed replace the battery There will be an audible signal that denotes the restoration There are two ways of making saving and managing Profiles 1 Using the buttons on the grip or 2 via the Camera Configuration tool in Phocus All settings including those made on the sensor unit 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 white balance h
131. osure compensation The actual aperture settings and shutter speeds are indi cated 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 set ting For example a setting between f 8 and f 11 will ap pear as f 9 5 if half stop is chosen Tip Access to the B and T shutter speed settings can be tempo rarily hidden See Custom Options 34 BE AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE A S P PV Automatic exposure provides a choice of two ways of con trolling shutter speed and aperture settings semi auto matically and two ways fully automatically Aperture priority A The aperture is manually chosen by you by turning the front scroll wheel and the shutter speed is automatically chosen by the camera Shutter priority S The shutter speed is manually cho sen by you by turning the front scroll wheel and the aper ture is automatically chosen by the camera Programmed P In this mode an aperture shutter combination 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 M OVEREXPOSURE INDICATOR Though a histogram shows you when some of your pixels are overexposed it does not tell you which ones In a shot with many bright areas it can be hard to know whether the
132. oth 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 ar rowheads flash 7 31510 m UTILE 3222 1411 2232 Zu R 5 E ee 6 810 1525 ft Ya 2 3 au UT 3222114 22 Lens focus setting too far beyond the distance ofthe subject framed by the central section in the viewfinder Focus setting too close for the distance ofthe subject framed by the central section in the viewfinder Focus setting correct 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 downloaded from the Hassel blad website Also see note here regarding HCD lenses Lens corrections can be applied when captures are import ed 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 chro
133. pment 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 careful 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 practical protective precautions should be taken Some form of protec tive 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 considered 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 intensively regular periodic check ups are recommended at one of the Hasselblad Authorized Service Centers They have the expert staff and specialised equipment necessary to en sure that your equipment remains in perfect working order
134. r ISO WB button quence Number of Captures the number of captures required in the se Sequence the sequential order of the over or underexposures Step the amount of EV variation trom the standard exposure setting SS nas Turn the front scroll wheel to access the options Press Save ISO WB button or make a quick save by half pressing the shutter release but ton To escape press ESC Profiles button When finished press Exit FLASH button Bi GRIP ACTIONS Remember the follow ing groupings of saved and not saved actions when making settings changes In LA turn the rear wheel to choose one ofthe four sequences In EA turn the rear wheel to choose the amount of EV variation required 3 2 1 1 2 1 3 EV Ep In Fal turn the rear wheel to choose the number of frames required 2 3 5 7 or 9 The following is a list of the various terms describing the various actions that appear on the grip display Enter navigates down one level on the menu Exit Off On Sel ESC Save navigates back up one level on the menu Does not save any settings deactivates the particular function being set 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
135. rate measurement of specific tones Typically used in the zone system and similar light measuring situations where maxi Centre Weighted Commonly used for average light situa mum control is required Also excellent for tonal comparison tions where there is no particular dominance of light or dark measurements The spot mode can display zones instead areas across the tonal range Takes into account approxi of EVs in the viewfinder display see Custom Options 14 mately 25 of the image seen in the viewfinder CentreSpot Emphasizes the central section of the focus ing screen equivalent to approximately 25 of the image 42 Bi EXPOSURE SETTING MODES Exposure can be controlled either manually or by using one of four automatic modes These have the following designa tions on the grip display M Manual A In manual mode aperture is set by the front scroll wheel and the shutter speed by the rear scroll wheel unless set other wise in Custom Options 26 Inthe automatic modes the aperture and shutter speed set tings are controlled by the camera either partially or com Aperture priority pletely according to setting Within this mode there are four S Shutter priority P Program Pv Program variable In each mode you can see both the aperture and the shut ter speed information on the grip display viewfinder display and if set the sensor unit display M SELECTING METERING EXPOSURE SETTING MOD
136. rcent 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 working For example if you regularly browse a great deal when shooting or you leave the camera in ON mode instead of Display Off or Sleep modes 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 there fore 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 charge left in the battery rather than on your normal way of working Remember that these are only estimates and that there are a number of factors affecting remaining battery charge ambient temperature for example as well as general practice M TEMPERATURE WARNING Many rapidly taken captures make heavy demands on the processor in the sensor unit which in turn produces heat This particularly in combination with high ambient temperature can result in noise in the image files To prevent this the sen sor unit displays a warning icon when the temperature rises At ca 60 C a warning dialogue appears notifying that the sensor unit is temporarily shutting down to allow the unit to
137. red on disk The Camera Configuration interface makes it easy to go through the parameters logically and systematically to prevent you missing important settings Controls Exposure and General tabs This list describes j Hasselblad HS0 50 the settings in cur Current Serngs FOF gt rent use as well as Sander ale shal i Full auto True focus In AF 5 pe the profiles already Studio ma nr A Fill Mash nya stored in the con ee Pos Fr el D Hide EST mode nected camera Re ae ee ey GS show ev s re Incite Lil a u La Show histogram This list includes ee Libra the new profiles ER ponme i created in Camera Fan AE lock when half pressed U TTR F 1 E Exposure quick adjust i MA Faith Elaa T L Configurator as ae Er Masp Miror Ue F well as factory TE profiles stored on disk oi Import Export A RSW Neat WSS ja Transfer Add N Profile etc tools ow extended toal tips Check box to display extended information M CREATING A PROFILE 1 Open Camera Configuation located under the Windows menu 4 Right click the Library version of the profile to access the Transfer Profile Set to Camera option 2 Connect the camera and in the Camera list click on then click on OK to complete the action This a profile you want to change or a spare profile and name it 3 Cycle through the three windows Controls Exposure and General making
138. rture shutter combinations while maintaining the same EV and the rear scroll wheel alters the amount of exposure compensation The compensation appears as a symbol on the grip display and viewfinder display illus 4 Variations chosen by using the front scroll wheel from the specific combination selected by the P or Pv mode are sig nified by a double arrow symbol appearing between the ap erture and speed settings illus 5 on the grip display These new variations provide the correct exposure but in different combinations Tip Aperture and shutter speed set tings can both be changed even while the busy light on sensor unit is flashing Setting automatic on off mode Button P1 Setting button controlled on off mode 1 Press MENU gt SETTINGS gt CUSTOM OPTIONS 2 Select P1 button or P2 button according to choice 3 Step through the available options by pressing the True Focus or AE L buttons or ZOOM or button 4 Save the selection option by pressing EXIT Menu button C Make a P1 P2 setting in Camera Configurator in Phocus M AE L BUTTON This button has two main functions that can be incorporat ed 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
139. s always possible in automatic focus mode without any need to make a new setting just rotate the fo cusing ring in the conventional manner As the lens barrel does not rotate in autofocus mode you can hold the focus ing 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 shut ter release button You can instantly return to the automatic focusing mode by releasing the pressure on the shutter re lease button first and then pressing the release button half way again 35 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 pre ferred for pin point accuracy without making any changes in the settings M AUTOFOCUS OVERRIDE IN MANUAL MODE See the following section for a description of how to use the advantages of a rapid autofocus check while remaining in Manual mode MH 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 willnormally be only a fraction of a second in good lighting conditions with a clear focusing pattern Note though that in this mode the lens will focus at a distance and will remain focused at that distance while pressur
140. s navigating the menu system P1 button G Assignable button to access a specific function Setting is made on sensor unit or in the Camera Configuration tool in Phocus Navigation button amp A four way rocker button enabling you to browse images as well as navi gate the menu system HASSELBLAD Zoom in out Selection button M 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 folders and media Also acts as a selection button for value setting on the sensor unit menu Steps through the various view modes for the preview image P2 button UW Assignable button to access a specific function Setting is made on sensor unit or in the Camera Configuration tool in Phocus Ready light Indicates sensor unit condition GREEN signifies a new capture is possible steady or blinking Blinking ORANGE signifies the unit is busy writing to a CF card or sending data for example and so a new capture is not pos sible although settings can be changed Steady ORANGE signifies the unit is in sleep mode and requires a few seconds to re activate RED signifies a problem an explanatory message will be displayed CCD and IR filter 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 Replac
141. sing press the assigned P button to activate the cursor which appears in the middle of the frame Use the front and rear scroll wheels to move the cursor to the eye for example Press the P button again to produce a zoomed in close up of the chosen area for focus checking In True Focus make a True Focus set ting focused on the model s ear for ex ample After recomposition press the assigned P button which automatically positions the cursor over the chosen area One more press of the P button produces a zoomed in close up of the chosen area for focus checking without the need for extra navigation 38 FOUR TRUE FOCUS METHODS ACTIVATED BY SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON TRUE FOCUS RETAINED MENU gt SETTINGS gt CUSTOM OPTIONS gt 31 In this mode the autofocus function is effectively converted into the True Focus function 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 Press MENU button on grip and select Settings or press MENU twice 2 Select Custom Options and select 31 True Focus in AF S with the Front scroll wheel Select ON with the Rear scroll wheel Save 3 Aim camera at important area in subject and half press the shutter release button Front scroll 4 Wait for the True Focus icon to appear in the viewfinder and the audio con firmation signal 5 Maintain the half press and recompose t
142. sor unit if the ready light is blinking All files on the card may become corrupted and consequently lost if you do so and new formatting may also be necessary E FORMATTING CARDS The camera is only able to read and write to storage media that have been formatted correctly New cards sometimes have no formatting or you might want to convert a card that is currently using a format that the camera cannot read In either case you must reformat a CF card in the sensor unit for H5D use E 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 prompt is displayed on the sensor unit for con firmation M FORMAT VIA SENSOR UNIT SENSOR UNIT MENU gt STORAGE gt FORMAT gt DIALOGUE 1 Press MENU 2 Navigate to Storage use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator Navigate to Format use the Front scroll wheel or the Navigator Navigate to Format dialogue use the Front scroll wheel or the Navigator Confirm by pressing OK Display button Only UDMA type 4 60MBs or 400x cards or better are recommended for H5D use See full list in Appendix in this manual There are two ways to format cards The quickest way is to use the Format card button on the grip but if you prefer you can also use the menu on the sensor unit Format Card Are you sure Format Card All CF cards should
143. t Display Off 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 scroll wheels to ei ther aperture or shutter speed Exp adjust increment 3 1 3 Step 1 Step 1 2 Step Determines the amount of EV change applied per click of the rear scroll wheels when making fixed exposure adjustment set tings True Focus button function 4 e True Focus but can be reassigned to AF Drive AE lock Self Timer Bracketing Mirror up Stop Down B mode T mode Flash Measure e Interval timer Cycle LM mode Expose Display Off Histogram Delete Grey bal ex Spirit Level Rear Info Screen None AE Lock button function 5 AE lock but can be reassigned to AF Drive Self Timer Bracketing Mirror up Stop Down B mode T mode Flash Measure Interval timer Cycle LM mode Expose Display Off Histogram Delete Grey bal ex Spirit Level Rear Info Screen None 74 Stop down function 6 e Stop Down but can be reassigned to AF Drive AE lock Self Timer Bracketing Mirror up B mode T mode Flash Measure Interval timer Cycle LM mode Expose Display Off Histogram Focus conf e Delete Grey bal ex Spirit Level Rear Info Screen None M UP button function 7 e Mirror up but can be reassigned to AF Drive AE lock Self Ti
144. t F fi gt gt ee A A gt i NI ji a IQ DAN K N VE D C XP e N OVINI VG D XK Xs U a U IV d r TAN U NL eo provides an overexposure indicator showing rectly which areas of a capture are overexposed i e pixels that are at maximum brightness causing loss of de tail When enabled the overexposure indicator flashes the overexposed pixels from black to white OPTIONS On Off J e Image Orientation Sets the viewing orientation of captures when they appear in Phocus In or der to avoid unintentional orientation changes when the camera is pointing straight up or down for example the orientation setting can be locked at OPTIONS Auto Lock at 0 degrees Lock at 90 degrees Lock at 180 degrees and Lock at 270 degrees Show Preview Sets hehe the dr remains inactive after ses re Useful in sensitive environments or when shooting vertically OPTIONS After Exposure Never SETTINGS gt CAMERA BE SENSOR UNIT AND VIEW LARGE FORMAT CAMERAS For optimum use the H5D 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 But
145. the camera To load captures stored on the removable compact flash card you could instead use a USB CF card reader but FireWire is rec ommended for optimum speed and flexibility WARNINGS RESTRICTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS e Ifyou want to power the H5D from a PC laptop as opposed to a Macintosh laptop you must ensure that the FireWire port on the computer is capable of supplying power Please note the following Most recent Macintosh computers are compatible both desktops and laptops Most recent desktop PC computers are compatible Most laptop PC computers are not compatible but can be modified in many cases e Keep the H5D 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 e Always take great care when you remove the sensor unit for cleaning as the exposed CCD sensor protective filter is vulnerable to damage e Keep all cables connected to or from your camera and computer out of the way where they will not be tripped over e 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 accompanying packing information have been supplied and are correct e Contact your Hasselblad dealer or distributor immediately if anything is missing or seems faulty in any way q
146. the sensor unit menu AF button ON SEL This is a triple function button Press this button to directly 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 but tons for many other settings ISO WB button SAVE ENTER This is a triple function button It provides direct ac cess 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 navigat ing the sensor unit menu MENU button Accesses the first level of the menu for settings changes Illumination Battery status button Press to illuminate the display Remains active until camera enters Display Off mode Hold down to access co a O FLASH AF 150 WB Zoned CS g EY 130 FI gt PROFILES battery status general information screen ON OFF Profiles button Press the button for 1 second to activate the camera The H5D start up logo will appear and then the main screen After a few seconds customizable the camera will enter Display Off mode A long press of the button will turn the camera off completely even from Display Off mode signified by an audible signal if set A quick click on the button will access the Profiles feature see later section for deatils Note the dif
147. 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 SAVE Red warning triangle and green LED N flash symbol to left of viewfinder LCD display Rear scroll wheel For full coverage with the integral flash use 80mm or longer lenses without a lens shade 87 M SEPARATE FLASH UNIT CONNECTION Separate flash units can be electrically connected either by way of the hot shoe accessory holder see previous warn ings on the top of the viewfinder or via a cord to the PC con nection port on the left hand side of the camera body Slave unit switches transmitters can also be connected similarly dependant on unit see specific user manuals for details Keep the plastic safety cover in place in the hot shoe when not in use M 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 me ter would The aperture setting can be adjusted and more trial exposures made until the information on the grip dis play is satisfactory To use flash measure 1 Press the FL
148. tion focus setting drive EV battery status exposure method capture counter ISO and white balance can simultaneously be displayed on the sensor unit This feature is activated by pressing one of the P buttons when assigned to Info Screen activation M SPIRIT LEVEL Spirit levels can be displayed on the sensor unit a horizontal spirit level is also visible in the viewfinder simultaneously This feature is activated by pressing a P1 P2 Custom Button when assigned to Spirit Level activation MH P1 amp P2 BUTTONS The P1 and P2 buttons on the sensor unit are customizable buttons that rapidly access a variety of functions which are Delete image Format card Info screen Spirit level Focus confirms Browse mode Mark Overexposure The buttons are easy to reassign either on the sensor unit itself or by way of the Camera Configuration tool in Phocus P1 amp P2 BUTTON ASSIGNATION ON SENSOR UNIT TWO METHODS 1 Press MENU 2 3 Press P1 button or P2 according to choice Step through the available options by pressing the True Focus or AE L buttons or ZOOM or button Save the selection option by pressing EXIT Menu button ISO setting or l HASSELBLAD l Capture counter Vf te TT Button gt function J N m PI Press MENU gt SETTINGS gt CUSTOM OPTIONS Select P1 button or P2 according to choice Step through the available opti
149. tions for the bracketing sequence BRACKETING SETTING 1 Press MENU on grip 2 Turn the Front scroll wheel until Bracketing appears 3 Press ENTER 4 Turn the Front scroll wheel to access the options that are Number of Captures the number of captures required in the se quence L Sequence the sequential order of the over or underexposures EJ Step the amount of EV variation from the standard exposure setting A drop shadow will be displayed beneath the selected symbol for example uml 5 In B turn the Rear scroll wheel to choose the number of frames required 2 3 5 7 or 9 6 In LA turn the Rear scroll wheel to choose one of four sequences A Standard Over Under B Standard Under Over C Over Standard Under D Under Standard Over continued 70 2 frames options available or 3 frames or 5 frames options available 1 3 EV or 1 2 EV or 1EVor2EVor3EV Note the difference in operation between Single and Con tinuous drive settings At the Single setting you must press the shutter release but ton separately for every separate capture until the sequence is finished At the Continuous setting you can either maintain the pres sure on the button to take all frames without stopping or you can release the pressure on the button and press again to continue to the end of the sequence without losing any frames within the set sequence Front scroll Number of
150. ton pP gt Button P2 gt Display Off 3 Sleep Power Off Mark owerexp Image orientation EXIT Button P1 Button P2 Display Off Sleep Power Off Mark averexp Image tientation EXIT Button p1 Button P2 Display Off Sleep Power Off Mark overexp Image orientation Ext Button P2 Display Off Sleep Power Off Mark overexp Image orientation Show Preview 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 Note that the Camera entry on the menu remains dimmed and is inaccessible when the sensor unit is attached to the H5D body Settings Body U gt SETTINGS gt CAMERA gt Y gt A gt 4 Se SEI INUIS IVIL N fl wa 7 Vs 7 Press MENU Navigate to Settings use the Navigator u Navigate to Camera use the Navigator Navigate to required item use the Navigator Press the the ZOOM button to step through options Flash sync For regular use with view cameras v Pinhole Intended primarily for use in a studio environment where com plete darkness can be achieved and captures made accordingly also useful for light painting Exposure time 1 8 sec gt 32 sec R my gt
151. ts RAW files from more than 150 cameras in cluding Canon Nikon Leica Sony Fuji Olympus and so on as well as the most common file formats such as TIFF JPEG DNG and PNG making it easier than ever to work as you see fit not as your camera dictates WwW Ultimate Image Quality Phocus combines with Hasselblad Natural Color Solution HNCS and Digital Auto Correction DAC to provide ultimate image quality in every image you create With Phocus the moir that can occur on even extremely high resolution im ages is effectively removed automatically and directly on the raw data leaving image quality intact and saving hours of te dious post production work Tethered shooting is also very smooth with Phocus Remote camera controls providing a number of remote functions such as remote focusing live view aperture and exposure time controls etc Phocus Mobile Phocus Mobile is available for the iPhone iPad and iPod Touch It enables you to connect wirelessly to a computer running Phocus and to remotely browse your high resolution RAW JPEG and TIFF images This provides a handy solution for working with clients in the studio enabling each person to view images on an individual iOS device rather than all gathering around a single computer Phocus Mobile also allows users to remotely operate and trigger a tethered camera giving control of many parameters all neatly presented in a virtual camera dis play This
152. uoting the serial numbers and purchase details where appropriate e Please keep purchase details and the warranty in a safe place e Become familiar with the various parts and components Leave protective covers on as much as possible and avoid touching glass surfaces and inserting fingers into the camera body Hasselblad cameras have a robust construction and are capable of withstanding fairly rough treatment but nevertheless are precision instruments and will serve you longer if treated with respect from the beginning FIRMWARE UPDATES If you have registered your camera you should automatically receive e mail informing you of the latest developments Other wise you are advised to make regular checks regarding firmware updates to the camera body the sensor unit and the view finder The aim is to ensure you have the latest firmware updates for camera 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 developments and changes USER MANUAL This user manual is primarily designed for on screen PDF reading to exploit search tools etc However there is a sufficiently wide left margin to allow one sided print outs to fit an ISO standard ring binder if required Please note that the format is A4 to conform with the most common standard Therefore if printing out to
153. urements When removing a battery from the charger and imme diately replacing it with another allow a few seconds to elapse so that the charger can automatically reset for the next charging procedure Tip 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 temperatures 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 The battery should have a usable service life of around 400 recharge discharge cycles 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 immerse the battery grip in liquids Do not incinerate the battery grip Please recycle or dis card in an environmentally approved manner Use indoors only protect against moisture Do not short circuit the jack plug Do not alter the charger in any way other than changing the plug attachment You can save battery consumption by changing the Display Off Sleep Power Off settings as well as the brightness settings of the display EN Note Battery life is dependent on a number of variable factors and therefore cannot be exactl
154. wer example illustrates essentially the same situation except this time the camera is more or less rotated around its central axis rather than swung The difference might seem slight but practice has shown that this method does retain the original position more accurately and therefore results in better focusing accuracy eooe Incorrect swinging of camera away from Original position Correct rotation of camera Bi FOCUS CHECKING IN BROWSE PREVIEW OR TRUE FOCUS MODE A very effective way of checking the focus of individual captures is to as sign the P1 or P2 or Mirror Up or Stop Down button to Focus Confirm In browse mode or after capture press the P button A cursor appears on the display which can be navi gated via the scroll wheels or Naviga tion button to pinpoint the required area Another press of the P button will zoom onto that particular part of the image for focus confirmation The control wheels or the Navigator can now be used if areas close by are to be also checked Otherwise press it again to return to cursor view to be able to make a rapid new placement of the cursor for more checking In True Focus mode instead of being located in the centre of the display the cursor is automatically located near the original area chosen by you for the True Focus setting This meth od provides a very convenient and rapid method for checking when us ing True Focus While brow
155. without the sensor unit attached Lens exposure lock 11 e Yes 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 without a lens attached Out of range exposure lock12 No Yes Allows you to release the camera when either the aperture or shutter speed setting is beyond the work ing 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 Appen dix for full explanation On allows the adjustment Off retains the normal setting If using flash strobe as the main light source and 1 8005 shutter speed re member to turn off the True Exposure option 75 Spot mode 14 Normal Zone Determines how the camera be haves when set to Spot Mode Normal makes the camera behave in the same fashion as when set to Aver age 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
156. y AY N XK i Xs N N K K AY ANY AX XXX MY AY AX nn N X N RECOMMENDED CF CARDS FOR H5D Card type Lexar Professional Compact Flash Lexar Professional Compact Flash SanDisk Extreme Compact Flash SanDisk Extreme Compact Flash UDMA 6 SanDisk UDMA 6 SanDisk UDMA 7 SanDisk Size GB Marked speed 800x 1000x 60 MB s 90 MB s 90 MB s 90 MB s 100 MB s 100 Please ensure you format all previously unused cards in the sensor unit before use Do not remove a CF card from the sensor unit if the ready light is orange All files on the card may become corrupted and consequently lost if you do so and new formatting may also be necessary PROBLEMS EQUIPMENT CARE amp SERVICE The H5D is a very sophisticated camera that relies on much information being passed and processed to and from each modular back to produce the correct behavior It is therefore essential that reasonable care is tak en 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 unitor viewfinder Warning messages are normally easily addressed and remedied but Er ror messages require further attention as they denote a fault temporary or otherwise You should methodically
157. y is subject to change without notice and should not be con strued as acommitment by Victor Hasselblad AB The images in this manual were not taken with a Hasselblad H5D They are used for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to represent the image quality produced by a Hasselblad H5D The text in this manual cannot be reprinted or reused without the express permission of Victor Hasselblad AB The images in this manual cannot be reprinted or reused without the express permission of the photographers who took them All text in this manual Victor Hasselblad AB All images in this manual not credited to a specific photographer Victor Hasselblad AB Victor Hasselblad AB assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual Victor Hasselblad AB assumes no responsibility or liability for loss or damage incurred during or as a result of using Hasselblad soft ware or products Hasselblad Imacon Ixpress Phocus Phocus Mobile Phocus Quick and FlexColor are trademarks of Victor Hasselblad AB Ado be and Adobe Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc Macintosh Mac OS iPhone iPad and iPod Touch and FireWire are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc InfoLithium is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation Canon Nikon Leica Sony Fuji and Olympus are trademarks of their respective corpo rations Qp Card is a trademark of Op Card AB E W
158. y 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 continued over 68 SELF TIMER SETTING continued 1 Press MENU on grip 2 Turn Front scroll wheel until Self Timer appears 3 Press ENTER 4 Turn Front scroll wheel to access the options that are 3 Delay Er Mirror sequence 4 Mirror Up Mirror Goes Down A drop shadow will be displayed beneath the selected sym bol for example EB 5 When Delay is highlighted fae turn the Rear scroll wheel to choose a delay range from 2 60s in 1s inter vals 6 Turn the Front scroll wheel again to choose Delay Mirror Up Mirror Up Delay sequence la When highlighted turn the Rear scroll wheel to choose Delay Mirror Up sequence Delay for set amount of time mirror raised cap ture made Mirror Up Delay sequence Mirror raised delay for set amount of time cap ture made 7 Turn the Front scroll wheel again for Mirror goes down Mirror remains up choice Turn the Rear scroll 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 Note that this now reads Off and the line of text at the bottom of the scree
159. y predicted If the camera is When the low battery message in the viewfinder and the left in the active state instead of Display Off or Sleep modes low battery icon on the sensor display appear the camera for long periods for example then the battery will become automatically enters a temporary power saving mode exhausted much faster A low camera battery State is indi This is recognizable by a slower pace for all the actions cated by a symbol on the grip display in the viewfinder as in a capture sequence The camera actions also sound well as on the sensor unit display In addition an audible differently signal sounds This mode is designed so that you can continue working for When the battery is almost completely exhausted a warn a while even though the power remaining in the battery is ing message Replace battery will appear on the grip dis too low for working in the normal manner Normal action play automatically returns with a refreshed battery FLASH Af 1SO WB Quick visual check Low battery warning Exhausted battery warning M BATTERY STATUS 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 the firmware version the number of captures taken since the last battery recharge change arechargeable battery status icon that provides a quick visual check as well as a figure estimate in pe
160. ys 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 release button Display Off Activates Display Off mode im mediately Histogram Provides a histogram on the grip display for the last capture SHORTCUT ACCESS TO BUTTON SETTING SCREENS 1 Press the MENU button fol lowed by the button you want to reassign True Focus AE L M UP or Stop Down This directly accesses the par ticular button you chose at the Custom options level in the menu 2 Rotate the REAR scroll wheel to select the function you want the button to activate 3 Press SAVE or the shutter release button The selected button will now activate the newly assigned function directly 1 True Focus AE L M UP STOP DOWN Focus Conf Provides a 100 preview on display for focus checking Not available for True Focus and AE L buttons Delete Direct access to delete dialogue 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 information on sensor unit display SAVE ISO WB button PROFILES Rear scroll wheel Tip See separate

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