Hasselblad XPan II Instruction Manual
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1. ft 5 10 m E Pie i 18 gt gt e a S er 8 1 6 2 w AS 2 Ny NN FILM TIP 0 o 0888600098886 el D Less 31 27 8 2 30 2 8 5 10 TR 1156 56 111 0 7m 0 8 m 1 0 m 1 2m 1 5m 2 0m 3 0m 5 0m 10m Hasselblad 4 45mm 0 67 0 73 0 77 0 84 0 95 1 06 1 12 1 29 1 38 1 65 1 78 2 28 2 53 3 70 5 3 4 5 0 92 1 09 1 09 1 33 1 33 1 72 1 70 2 42 2 37 4 10 3 45 9 14 5 24 co 0 65 0 76 0 73 0 88 0 90 1 13 1 05 1 40 1 27 1 83 1 61 2 66 22. more than 1EV underexposure 0 5 EV underexposure correct exposure 0 5 EV overexposure more than 1EV overexposure beyond metering range too bright lock button again It remains locked only at the A setting Be sure to set the dial at a specific speed and not in between two speeds as this will cause exposure errors 2 Press the shutter release button half way to activate the meter 3 Adjust the aperture and or shutter speed controls until the triangle symbols both appear in the view finder for correct exposure The camLCD and viewLCD will also indicate the Tv shut ter speed setting L A flashing shutter speed indicates light meter out of range too dark or too bright scene Exposure compensation In certain situations a preferable exposure may be obtained technically or creatively by overriding the suggested exposure There are two alternative ways to do this in automatic mode the choice of method depending on the type of scene Where there are large bright areas a landscape with large white clouds for example point the camera down towards foreground tones and press the release button half way to lock the exposure While maintaining the pressure on the but 20 interior where a figure is standing in front of a window for instance or against snow a sandy beach silhouet ted against a sky etc where the background is very light while a much smaller but important part of the image is comparativ
3. L Pay attention to the information in the camLCD when work ing in the AEB mode and to remember to cancel this mode after use either by pressing the AEB button again or by turn 22 Film advance The film is advanced automatically to the next frame with consistent spacing between frames regardless of format This resetting of the frame position can be heard when the format selector is moved When the mode dial is set at 9 one exposure is made When the mode dial is set at C consecutive exposures are made as long as the release button remains de pressed In the C mode the exposure rate is 1 2 frames s in the standard format and 0 9 frames s in the pano rama format If only one unexposed frame is left on the film to cover the standard format and the format selector is switched to pan orama the shutter will lock and a P will flash as a warning ing off the camera Failure to do so can cause frames to be incorrectly exposed as you may have inadvertently continued an interrupted sequence or started a new one The standard exposure will include any exposure compensa tion you have set When using both exposure compensa tion and AEB only the AEB setting will be shown on the camLCD L AEB cannot be activated when only one or two pictures remain unexposed on the film L The shutter will lock and the camLCD will indicate a flashing AEB and a number when the bracketing function is activated in standard format with only thre
4. Getting Started Attaching the strap 4 With the buckle and retainer already attached to the strap pass the strap end first through the strap lug on the camera then through the retainer and finally back through the buckle again Allow at least 2 3 cm of loose strap beyond the buckle See the illustration for details Loading the batteries 5 6 Set the shooting mode selector to OFF Unscrew the battery compartment cap situated on the baseplate counter clockwise several turns by inserting a small coin or similar in the groove Insert two fresh batteries Lithium CR2 3V with the terminals positioned as in the illustration Replace the cap and screw clockwise several turns until secure The camera is wholly battery dependent and so it will not function in any way if the batteries have been omitted are exhausted or have been fitted incorrectly Always use fresh batteries and do not mix old with tings and a battery icon see fig 9 for example When loaded with film however the expLCD will also display a figure that shows the number of unexposed frames left on the film fig 10 When the shutter release button is pressed halfway down the 150 symbol disappears and a Tv symbol ap pears time value together with the selected shutter speed fig 11 After ten seconds of no response the ISO symbol appears again replacing the Tv symbol The viewLCD display will show selected shutter speed and exposure information OFF 1 Se
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6. 3 Determine the exposure as normal in manual or automatic mode 4 Press the shutter release button or remote release and keep it pressed until the three frames have been exposed Ihe exposures will consecutively be standard under over They are also indicated in the camLCD as follows assuming 0 5 EV is your choice of variation for this example 21 Exposure 1 displays 0 5 standard Exposure 2 displays 0 5 under Exposure 3 displays 0 5 over The bracketing function will automatically be deacti vated when the camera is turned off and will have to be reactivated when switched on again The function can also be turned off by pressing the MODE button again L Ifyou release the pressure on the shutter release button or remote release too soon the operation will not complete When depressed again the sequence will carry on from where it stopped That is to say if you release the pressure after the first exposure for example the two final exposures remain programmed in the camera Therefore when you depress the release again assuming you have not turned off the AEB mode or the camera the first exposure will be underexposed by 0 5EV and the exposure after that overexposed by 0 5EV The information concerning the remaining frames remains in the camera even if it has gone into the standby mode but the AEB symbol and the figures will be visible again in the camLCD when the camera is reactivated
7. for a general overview of the information system and the mechanics of the camera Then read again more carefully the relevant sections to gain a firmer understanding of individual procedures Fluency in operation of the camera will allow you to concentrate more on picture taking In the text the main LCD on the back of the camera is referred to as camLCD and the small exposure counter LCD as expLCD and the viewfinder display as viewLCD Positions of components and orientation are described in relation to the camera as seen when taking a photograph i e with the lens at the front unless otherwise stated The relevant illustrations are indicated by the fig ures beside the small headings in the text Please read Film processing before sending your exposed film to a film laboratory 2 4 A S ai er a ot Sau Bun ns ss a Parts amp Components Lens release button PC flash terminal Viewfinder window Self timer lamp Bright frame illumination window Rangefinder window Hot shoe Format selector knob Format selector release button Viewfinder eyepiece release button Viewfinder eyepiece Viewfinder LCD display viewLCD Cable release socket Strap lug Film type window Camera back release catch Tripod socket Parts Description The following is a concise introductory description of the major parts of the camera the figures refer to the illustration
8. lens produces a larger rangefinder double image compared to the 45 mm lens The viewfinder eye piece is interchangeable to suit individual eyesight 23 The standard dioptre of the viewfinder eyepiece is 1 0 Five other strengths are available 2D 0 5D 2D 3D and 4D The eyepieces simply slide in and out of the viewfinder frame clicking into position and secured by the locking device Pushing the locking device but ton and simultaneously sliding the eyepiece from its locked position can release it Please refer to the Viewfinder eyepiece selection table towards the end of this manual for a detailed descrip tion of choice Changing the viewfinder eyepiece 13 Format Standard For the standard 35 mm format 24 mm x 36 mm turn the format selector knob to align the indexes counter clockwise if already set at the panorama format while keeping the centre button depressed The viewfinder will automatically display the correct format framing and the exposure counter will indicate the number of frames remaining at that chosen format 24a Panorama 24b From the standard format turn the format selector knob clockwise while keeping the centre button de pressed and align the indexes to the panorama format The letter P will be visible on the top of the dial Again the viewfinder will automatically display the correct format framing and the exposure counter will indicate the number of frames remaining though now f
9. ring turn the lens Filters Standard screw threaded M49 mm filters should be used Two filters together may be used without prob lems with vignetting As the XPan II has a TTL expo sure system filter factors the amount of exposure increase necessary for each filter can in general be ignored as they are automatically taken into account Tests or alternative exposures should be made in spe cial cases however to ensure the required result Three dedicated Hasselbad filters are available A UV Sky for general purposes and two centre filters with respectively 30mm and 45mm fitting for critical applications using transparency film Each filter can also be combined with one additional filter including polfilter type See under Accessories for further information about dedicated UV Sky and Centre filters for Hasselblad XPan lenses When using filters and a hand held meter be sure to include any filter factors in the exposure calculations Lens shade 17 18 19 Match the red index on the rear ofthe XPan lens shade see illustration with the red index on the lens Turn the lens shade bayonet fitting counter clockwise when seen from behind the camera until it clicks into place and is secured against unintentional rota tion by the locking device XPan lens shades have been specifically designed for XPan lenses other types of lens shade are not recommended The XPan lens shade is designed so that it should be removed first
10. Automatic 10 Attaching lenses 18 Manual 11 Removing lenses 19 Exposure compensation 11 Lens components 21 Auto bracketing 11 Filters ee 23 FILM ADVANCE 12 Focusing 23 GENERAL 12 Rangefinder focusing 23 LCD illumination 13 Depth of field 23 Close range photography 24 Film plane index 24 Self timer 24 Multi exposure 25 Infrared photography 25 Flash 26 Remote release 26 Mid roll rewind 26 Exposure history 26 Film processing 27 ACCESSORIES 27 Quick coupling plate 27 Spirit level 28 UV Sky filter 28 Centre filter XPan for 45 mm 29 TIPS amp REMINDERS 31 Viewfinder eyepiece selection 32 Technical specifications 36 Troubleshooting 37 Equipment care service and guarantee Hasselblad XPan II Become familiar with the various components on the camera by checking them against figs 1 3 and the component list Avoid touching the lens surfac es and take care regarding the focal plane shutter and format blind when opening the camera back Begin by loading the batteries so that you can go through all the camera s functions The XPan Il is a very simple camera to operate following well es tablished routines and most photographers should be able to successfully operate it straight away without any problems The mode selector switch is the main ON OFF control which activates the camera Information is provided by two LCD panels and an LCD display in the viewfinder Read quickly through the main items in this manual
11. HASSELBLAD 1 PAN y 1 User manual a new way of seeing PAN y Thank you for choosing a Hasselblad XPan Il This camera incorporates an innovative dual format facility providing a 24x65 mm format full panorama as well as a conventional 24x36 mm format on the same film This means you can have all the convenience and advantages of the 35 mm format but can produce an image with one side wider than the 6x6 cm format Put simply medium format panorama quality from a 35 mm camera while still providing the option of the conventional format It follows on in the well established Hasselblad tradition of superb craftsmanship founded on intensive development which has helped create the world famous name The quality and reliability of Hasselblad equipment was clearly witnessed when it was chosen by NASA for the lunar missions The Hasselblad XPan Il is a feature packed and highly professional tool It includes both auto matic facilities and total manual override for complete control to suit all situations and working methods Auto exposure auto bracketing coupled rangefinder and pre wind are justsome ofthe advantageous features The camera body is robustly built from aluminium and titanium for the long working life expected from such a camera The interchangeable Hasselblad lenses are made to the most exacting standards producing excellent coverage and razor sharpness for top quality image
12. an un coded cas sette otherwise the camera will not prewind the film Ifyou make the manual ISO setting with the film tip extract ed to its automatic loading position the camera will prewind the film only after opening and closing the camera back Ifyou make a manual ISO setting do not forget to make the appropriate changes afterwards for the next film 4 Film loading 26 27 28 In subdued lighting lift the camera back release catch as in the illustration and push upwards The camera back will now be released Be careful not touch the shutter or format blinds with your fingers or let a film cassette drop onto them With the shooting mode selector set at OFF insert a 35 mm film cassette into the film compartment as in the illustration Note which way round the cassette is inserted Tilt the top of the cassette a little at first so that the cassette is seated securely in the compart ment Pull out just enough but no more film leader to align the tongue of the film against the green film tip index line so that it rests on the take up spool Ensure the film is laying down flat against the shutter housing 16 show the film speed while the expLCD will count down the exposures When the film has been completely withdrawn from the cassette the camLCD will turn off The expLCD will indicate the number of exposures remaining according to format setting The number of exposures remaining will depend on the format setti
13. and measures the light at the shutter plane 17 A yellow LCD display inside the viewfinder shows the shutter speed and triangle symbols indicating over or under exposure The pattern of the sensitive area remains the same for both the normal and panorama formats It oc cupies a central area of approximately 20 x 30 mm vertically x horizontally and is suitable for readings with the camera in both the horizontal and vertical positions Normal photographic precautions and practices apply when taking an exposure reading in either manual or automatic mode with regard to the tonal value of the chosen metered area the ef fect of bright skies in landscapes the contrast range of the scene back light situations etc Automatic 30 31 1 If set within the manual speed range turn the shut ter speed selector dial to align A against the index on the camera body It will click into position 2 Press the shutter release button half way to activate the meter 3 Adjust the aperture setting according to the signals in the viewfinder to ensure the exposure will be within the metering range as in the table 18 31a Shutter speed and Y flashing 31b Shutter speed stable 31c Shutter speed 1000 stable and A flashing 0 gt 31d Shutter speed 1000 and A flashing 32a Shutter speed and Y flashing 32b W flashing 32 W showing 32d A V showing 32e Ashowing 2 32f Aflashing 32g Sh
14. before a filter or lens cap is attached changed or removed Remove the lens shade after first pushing the locking device catch counter clockwise When an XPan lens shade is fitted there is a partial block ing of view in the bottom right of the viewfinder image However this in no way affects the results Focusing The lens is focused by turning the rubber covered focusing ring that surrounds the lens barrel Focusing can be either visual via the viewfinder rangefinder system or manual For the former see Rangefinder fo cusing For manual focusing align the chosen distance on the distance scale against the lens central index 12 Depth of field 22 Depth of field the amount of acceptable sharpness produced at a given aperture and focus setting can be calculated as in the following example The aperture has been set at f 11 and the focus at 3 metres By reading across from the relevant aperture markings on the depth of field scale on either side of the central index to the focusing distance scale you can see the extent of the sharp zone In this example the depth of field ranges from approx 2 m to 7 m There are two tables at the end of the illustration sec tion of this manual that describe the depth of field produced by the various combinations of aperture settings and focus settings regarding 45mm and 90mm lenses For example when focused at 2 m and set at f 8 the depth of field extends from 1 61to 2 66 m with t
15. ble from the Hasselblad V system range for rapid and secure attachment to a tripod and is only necessary for use in this case The plate is supplied together with a fixing bolt and a hexagonal Allen key wrench Align the plate along 27 the length ofthe camera s baseplate and screw the bolt clockwise into the tripod socket a few turns Ensure the alignment pin on the plate matches its respective socket in the camera baseplate and continue to screw the bolt until it is securely attached 42 43 The dual directional spirit level simply fits into the flash hot shoe and provides a check for both horizontal and vertical photography This can be particularly useful when photographing buildings for example In these cases the use of a tripod or stable camera support is particularly recommended Ensure however that it is fitted correctly see illustra tions Note the difference depending on whether the camera is in the horizontal or the vertical position Check that the spirit level has been pushed all the way into the shoe as far as it will go Remember that the spirit level is intended to be an aid in levelling and cannot guarantee complete accuracy Check the image carefully in the viewfinder UV Sky filter The UV Sky filter XPan 3054460 is designed for use with the Hasselblad 4 45mm and the Hasselblad 28 Spirit level When using negative film however natural light fall off present in traditional optical printing
16. blem arises however check back in this manual to the relevant section first taking particular note of the specific warnings Then check the table below to see if you can solve it Refer to a Hasselblad Authorised Service Centre is the problem persists Possible cause solution Mode selector in OFF position Batteries omitted or exhausted Ensure lens indexes are aligned Depress lens release button while turning lens Film tip incorrectly positioned before closing camera back ISO setting to DX position with a non DX coded film cassette Manual film speed ISO set incorrectly Exposure compensation not set at zero Lens cap not removed Equipment Care Service and Guarantee Problem Camera does not react when the release button is pressed You cannot attach the lens You cannot remove the lens New film has not wound on to first frame Whole film under overexposed Some frames unexposed 36 EQUIPMENT CARE The Hasselblad XPan Il is designed to withstand the rigours of professional use in most environments To avoid the possibility ofdamage however it should be protected from the following Extremes of temperature High temperatures can have an adverse effect on both film and equip ment Try to avoid frequent and severe temperature changes Be particularly careful in humid environ ments Corrosion of electrical contacts may occur in these situations if sufficient care is not taken Allow th
17. cide to crop an image later to level a horizon for in stance you may be forced to mask off slightly more than normal compared to a similar correction in the standard format owing to the panorama formats greater length 29 f you open the camera back by mistake before you have finished the film you will only have lost the last exposed frame and the unexposed frames The exposed frames have already been wound back into the cassette as the XPan II starts by withdrawing all of the film first and progressively rewinding it frame by frame Make a habit of turning off the camera when not in use The power save function will put the camera in stand by mode automatically after three minutes of inactivity but it may reactivate if something presses against it in acamera bag for example Check battery status regularly and always keep some spare batteries in your camera bag At very low temperatures the batteries may not provide sufficient power for the camera Keep some spare bat teries in your pocket for example to keep them warm These can then be exchanged and be used alternately while the cold batteries are being warmed The dependable working range for the camera is 10 C 40 C C The LCD s may look dark at temperatures around 60 C and react slowly at very low temperatures This is quite normal and does not signify a fault When using a combination of the 45mm lens pano rama format and transparen
18. cy film the natural light 30 Ophthalmology prescription SPHERICAL Recommended eyepiece 2 3054437 5 3054434 1 std 3054440 2 3054431 3 3054428 4 3054425 Viewfinder eyepiece selection The table below provides the choice of correction eyepieces available in connection with an eyeglass prescription Firstly decide which eye you would nor mally use for viewing Then check your prescription bearing in mind that in ophthalmic terms O D stands for the right eye and O S stands for the left eye In the table read off the appropriate eyepiece that is along side your prescription figures If your cylindrical eyeglass prescription is more than 0 5 dioptres it is recommended that you always wear your eyeglasses for viewing and focusing decrease appears as slight light fall off for critical ap plications This is quite natural and is not due to lens vignetting for a stopped down lens To minimize this effect use an aperture of f 8 or smaller and avoid un derexposure The effect can be completely eliminated by using the Centre filter XPan for 45mm 3054453 Remember that it is roughly the central 20 x30 mm area that is used in light metering This is particularly im portant when using the panorama format if the scene contains a wide range of lighting or tonal contrasts When objects are very close to the lens remember that their position in relation to the background will also be subject to
19. e equipment acclimatize before disassembly Try to ensure the storage conditions in such environ ments are as dry as possible Dust and grit You should take care to prevent dust and grit from getting into your equipment In coast al areas take measures to protect your equipment from sand and salt water spray Dust on the lens glass 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 clean ing 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 se vere physical shocks so practical protective precau tions should be taken When not in use try to make a habit of storing your camera equipment in some form of protective case or bag to avoid accidental damage Loss Hasselblad equipment is much sought af ter 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 37 SERVICE You should return your equipment to a service cen tre for occasional checking and preventive mainte nance to ensure optimal reliabi
20. e pictures left and the format switch is changed to panorama The shutter will lock and a flashing P will appear in the expLCD jf the format is changed after one or two exposures while the camera is set at AEB 4 You can any time cancel the AEB by pushing the MODE button L AEB cannot be combined with Multi exposure General LCD illumination 34 When the ambient lighting conditions are too dark too read the LCD information panels press the LCD back light illumination button located below the camLCD panel as in the illustration The panels will be illumi nated and remain so until the camera remains inactive for a period of five seconds The lighting will then go out automatically The button also has a toggle func tion so you can turn the lighting off simply by pressing button again The viewLCD has a backlighting brightness automati cally controlled by the ambient light level Close range photography The viewfinder has an integral parallax compensation facility This automatically moves the position of the bright frame in the viewfinder in accordance with the focusing distance to ensure correct framing of the subject 23 Film plane index The film plane index is situated on the top plate of the camera to the left of the flash hot shoe This provides the most accurate mark for distance measurement from the subject Self timer 35 36 1 Set the main selector dial to the icon as in the il lustration 2 T
21. elected the flash should be adjusted to cover the field of view With the 45mm lens you should choose an angle that would normally be suitable for a 25 mm lens in the 35 mm format With the 90mm lens you should choose an angle that would normally be suitable for a 50 mm lens in the 35 mm format The flash can be programmed to be triggered either at the beginning or at the end of the exposure Press the MODE button on the camLCD for 1s Press repeatedly until a flash symbol appears on the lower left of the display accompanied by N triggering at the begin ning of the exposure or R triggering at the end of the exposure Select your choice with the A Y buttons Confirm by pushing MODE again or by pressing the release button halfway A flash symbol is shown on the display as well as your choice N or R 25 39 A variety of remote releases can be attached to the XPan II which has a standard cable release port Any type of release is suitable on condition that the final connector has a standard fitting as in the illustra tion There is also an optional electrical release cord for XPan II It uses the same port as for the standard mechanical cable releases The use of a remote release activates the camera including the exposure meter and fires the shutter immediately In Auto mode you can see which shutter speed was chosen by the camera on the viewLCD and camLCD in Manual mode press the shutter release but ton half way to activate
22. ely much darker The opposite situation can also be corrected where for example a light coloured object is positioned in front of a very dark background In this case an averaged TTL meter reading will suggest a reading that would produce an overexposed image A decrease compensa tion of 1 5 for example can be applied producing a background tone that was closer to the original and darkening the object to a more natural tone Similar situations might be an object placed in sunlight against a background in shadow for example The amount of compensation required will differ from case to case dependant on the situation and the desired effect Do not forget to re set the exposure compensation back to zero after use Auto bracketing The auto bracketing function allows you to make a series of increased and decreased exposures in rapid succession to ensure an optimal exposure without ton return to the desired composition and press the button all the way down for exposure In situations where this method is not possible where there are no suitable areas to make a reading from or where you are taking several pictures in quick succes sion for example use programming of the exposure compensation instead Setting in half EV steps it will provide you with the desired amount of correction automatically 1 Press the MODE button on the camLCD for 1s 2 Press repeatedly until a combined symbol ap pears in the lower right fra
23. ength of the chosen lens Removing lenses 15a 156 Gripping the lens by the knurled attachment ring turn the lens in a counter clockwise direction while depressing the lens release button Always grip the lens by the attachment ring when attaching and removing and not by the aperture ring focusing ring or lens shade Lens components 16 Aperture scale Aperture index Focusing ring Lens attachment alignment index Distance scale Depth of field scale Central index Infra red index Attachment ring 0 4 PY e yo Lens case 12 The lens case consists of a cover cover base and an integral rear lens cap The lens cover is unscrewed approximately turn counter clockwise to remove The lens can then be unscrewed approximately turn counter clockwise to remove from the base If how ever you continue to turn the lens counter clockwise the rear lens cap will also be released from the base As the cap is then also free from the lens take care not to drop it Lens cap 13 The lens cap is removed and attached by pinching inwards the two projections on the rim of the cap to release its grip Always replace the camera body protective cover and the lens caps when camera and lens are separated Attaching lenses 14 Firstly turn the protective cover on the camera body counter clockwise and remove it Align the index on the lens with the index on the camera body Gripping the lens by the knurled attachment
24. ettings Up down buttons for programming of camera settings Shutter speed selector dial for manual or automatic shutter modes Shutter speed selector lock releases selector from automatic setting 27 Film plane index for critical focusing distance measurement 28 Shutter release button for camera activation when pressed half way and shutter release when pressed completely 29 Exposure counter LCD indicates number of unexposed frames left on film and format indication Referred to in the text as expLCD 32 Shooting mode selector lever for choice between S Cand self timer modes new Please discard used batteries in an environmen tally correct way Battery check 7 Set the shooting mode selector to 5 Cor The camLCD will indicate the battery status by the following icons The battery capacity is adequate The batteries are low The camera will function but replace batteries soon Flashing battery icon The batteries are exhausted and the camera will not function The battery check icon is always visible when the cam era is in active mode Check battery status regularly Power ON Set the shooting mode selector to 5 Cor S single exposure mode C continuous exposure mode self timer mode Without film in the camera the camLCD will display an ISO symbol the manually set ISO rating or 100 in the case ofan automatic DX setting other camera set 8 9 10 11
25. he icon and set delay time appears in the camLCD panel 3 Set delay time can be changed 2s or 10s with the up down buttons on the camLCD panel 4 Press the shutter release button 5 When delay time is set to 10s the self timer lamp located on the front ofthe camera to the right of the viewfinder window lights up for seven seconds and flashes for three seconds as a countdown indi cation When delay time is set to 2s the self timer lamp start flashing immediately after release 6 The shutter will then fire and the film will advance Even if the self timer operation has started you can stop it simply by turning the mode switch back to 5 C or OFF 24 37 Infrared IR rays wavelengths longer than 800 nm form an image on a plane further away from the lens than the image plane for visible light To compensate for this difference you have to align the chosen dis tance against the red IR index and not the normal central index Proceed as follows 1 Focus as usual 2 Note the distance on the focusing scale that is op posite the central index line on the lens 3 Now rotate the focusing ring to set this distance op posite the red IR index spot instead of the central index line The illustration shows a lens focused at approx 4 metres for infrared film See specific film instruction leaflet for details of filters film storage handling and development 4 Infrared photography Please make tests with your choice
26. he 45 mm lens and from 1 89 to 2 13 with the 90 mm lens See separate user manual for 30mm depth of field table Rangefinder focusing 20 21 The rangefinder is a coupled type in the form of a small bright rectangle in the centre of the field of view frame in the viewfinder that provides a superim posed ghosted image of a central part of the subject fig 20 The lens is turned until the ghosted image coincides with the subject image fig 21 producing a sharp focus setting for that particular distance from the camera You may find that subjects containing few or no lines or sharp contrasts in the image are more difficult to focus Try pointing the camera to other ar eas of the subject containing vertical lines or contrast changes that are approximately the same distance away from the camera focus at those points and then return to your original composition You may also find it easier to turn the camera on its side if there are only horizontal lines within the image for example when photographing a near horizon Look directly into the viewfinder and not from an angle otherwise it can result in inaccurate focusing Viewfinder The viewfinder is a coupled rangefinder type with the additional feature of automatic field of view frame change according to the focal length ofthe lens and chosen format The field of view frame also moves automatically to compensate for parallax er ror when photographing close subjects The 90 mm
27. he MODE button on the camLCD A cassette symbol accompanied with the text out or in will be shown Select with the A W but tons which type you prefer Confirm by by pushing the release button halfway A cassette symbol illustrating your choice will now shown on the display L Ifa non DX film has been loaded while the ISO programming was set at Auto DX then it will not be wound forward and the camera will not operate Make a manual film speed pro gramming and load the film again L Load the camera with the mode setting at OFF While the film is being withdrawn the camLCD will setting automatically This means that by switching the format selector knob back and forth you can see how many frames are remaining in either format at any time The figure 1 indicates the last frame and when that has been exposed the camera automatically rewinds the remainder of the film into the cassette When the motor stops the exposure counter will in dicate E empty If the camera back is opened the camera will rewind the remaining unexposed film when closing the back again After the film has been fully rewound expLCD will indicate a flashing E empty as a warning Exposure Control Exposure control can be automatic aperture prior ity or manual Aperture priority means that the camera automatically chooses a shutter speed to match the aperture that you have set The TTL ex posure meter provides a centre weighted average reading
28. keting self timer delay time sync mode rewind mode multi exposure battery status and exposure history Illuminated CR2 x 2 6v total Camera body only 51 mm 1 x 166 mm W x 82 mm H 2 04 x 6 64 x 3 28 45 mm lens 47 mm L 1 88 60 mm 90 mm lens 73 mm L 2 92 0 60 mm Body only 735 g 25 702 without batteries 30 mm lens 310 g 10 8502 45 mm lens 235 g 8 230z 90 mm lens 365 g 12 780z Hasselblad 5 6 30 mm Aspherical lens bayonet fitting 1 5 6 f 22 8 components 10 elements focusing range 0 7m oo filter 058 mm Angle of view diag hor 72 62 standard format 98 94 panorama format 17 mm lens in 35 mm camera terms when camera set at panorama format Hasselblad 4 45 mm lens bayonet fitting f 4 f 22 6 components 8 elements focusing range 0 7m gt filter 9 mm Angle of view diag hor 51 47 standard format 74 71 panorama format 25mm lens in 35 mm camera terms when camera set at panorama format Hasselblad 4 90 mm lens bayonet fitting f 4 1 22 7 components 9 elements focusing range 1 0m oo filter 9 mm Angle of view diag hor 27 23 standard format 42 40 panorama format 50mm lens in 35 mm camera terms when camera set at panorama format 35 Troubleshooting Your XPan II is a fully professional camera and should provide many years of service particularly if the advice is followed under Equipment Care Service and Guarantee If a pro
29. lity If your camera is used constantly and intensively periodic check ups every six months are recommended at one of the Hasselblad Authorized Service Centers They have the expert staff and specialised equipment necessary to ensure that your equipment remains in perfect working order GUARANTEE Provided that you bought your equipment from an authorised Hasselblad outlet it is covered by an in ternational guarantee for one year The guarantee document and a registration card are supplied with the camera Keep the guarantee document care fully but fill in the registration card and return it to your Hasselblad distributor 38 Viewfinder pouch XPan 30 mm 3054463 Front lens cap for XPan 3054410 Rear lens cap XPan 3054412 Optional Accessories XPan 30 Correction lens XPan 30 4 3054476 Correction lens XPan 30 2 5 3054479 Correction lens XPan 30 1 neutral 3054482 Correction lens XPan 30 0 5 3054485 Correction lens XPan 30 2 3054488 Hasselblad 4 45 mm lens 3024015 supplied with the following equipment Front lens cap XPan 3054409 Rear lens cap XPan integral 3054412 Protective lens cover XPan 3054421 Hasselblad 4 90 mm lens 3024019 supplied with the following equipment Front lens cap XPan 3054409 Rear lens cap XPan integral 3054412 Protective lens cover XPan 3054421 Hasselblad XPan II camera supplied with the following equipment Front protective cap XPan Quick coupling plate XPan
30. locked to coupled rangefinder Pre wind type automatic positioning according to format automatic wind on automatic rewind Programmable selection of full rewinding of the film into the cassette or leaving a film tip exposed for easy film extraction Film advance of 1 2 frames per second in standard format 0 9 frames per second in panorama format Programmable multiexposure mode with up to 9 exposures per frame 35 mm 24x36 mm and 24x65 mm 36 24 and 12 frames in standard format or 20 13 and 6 frames in panorama for mat from 36 exp 24 exp and 12 exp cassettes respectively LCD Automatic shows number of frames remaining Illuminated Panorama for mat indication Focal plane shutter B max 540s 1 1000 s flash synchro from B 1 125 s Flash sync programmable at the beginning or the end of the exposure 1EV step control on manual 1 12 EV step control on automatic self timer with 2s or 10s delay Activated by button or cable release socket TTL measured at shutter plane centre weighted averaging system aperture prior ity automatic manual switch over EV4 f 4 EV19 f 22 at 150100 2EV at 1 2EV step intervals 0 5EV or 1 0EV step intervals Order standard under over Programmable auto DX setting and manual setting IS025 3200 1 3EV accuracy 33 Camera LCD infor mation Batteries External dimen sions Weight 34 LENSES ISO shutter speed Tv exposure compensation auto brac
31. me on the display not the AEB symbol 3 Select the amount of compensation with the A buttons and confirm by pushing MODE again or by pushing the release button halfway A symbol is shown on the display as well as the amount of compensation A symbol also appears on the viewLCD though not the amount of compensation For example if you want to photograph a dark figure against a dominant light background the exposure suggested averaged TTL meter reading will produce an underexposed image By setting an exposure com pensation of 1 5 for example the result will be more natural A common situation is a back lit subject an having to alter the settings after each exposure This is particularly useful when using reversal film that inherently has little tolerance for exposure error It under and overexposes by altering the shutter speed using the chosen exposure setting as standard provid ing three separate exposures Half or full EV step vari ations can be made Proceed as follows 1 Set the film transport mode to 5 or C 2 Push the MODE button on the camLCD for 1s Push re peatedly until an AEB and a symbol appear in the lower right frame on the display Select the exposure deviation with the A buttons Confirm by pressing MODE again or by pressing the release but ton halfway An AEB symbol is shown on the display as well as the set exposure deviation A symbol is also shown on the viewLCD
32. ng Therefore with a new 36 exposure cassette for instance the counter will show 36 exposures at standard format but only 20 at panorama format If the exposure counter does not show how many exposures are remaining it is an indication of a fault Open the camera back and re align the tip of the film with the take up spool 4 L Ifthe exposure counter flashes it is an indication of a fault Rewind the film and reload the camera L The camera will appear to operate normally even if it is empty However no figures will be visible in the expLCD and of course no information can be seen in the film type window 29 The expLCD indicates the number of unexposed frames remaining automatically changing after every ex posure It also takes into account the chosen format Exposure counter and the cassette opening is pulled down accordingly If the film bows upwards it may pull the film tip back and away from the index position Carefully close the camera back Press the left part ofthe back towards the main camera body until you hear a click to ensure it is locked The film is automatically withdrawn com pletely from the cassette set at the first frame and the camera power turned off The winding of the film back into the cassette after the last exposure can be programmed to either wind the film fully into the cassette or leave a film tip out ofthe cassette Make your choice by switching the camera from OFF to 5 while holding down t
33. of infrared film before use High speed black and white infrared film for example can be slightly fogged on the edge of the film frame by the film transport emitter sensor system L When set in the automatic mode do not stand in front of the camera when pressing the release button as this could adversely affect the exposure reading The exposure reading is fixed at the time of pressing the shutter release button even in AE mode Check therefore to see that there has been no change in the lighting conditions during the delay time before exposure Multi exposure The camera can be programmed to make up to 9 expo sures of the same frame 1 To select multi exposure mode push the MODE button on the camLCD for 1 s Push repeatedly until a flash ing double frame symbol appears on the display 2 Select multi exposure with the A V buttons to select a non flashing double frame symbol Confirm the setting by pushing the release button halfway and a double frame symbol is shown on the camLCD 3 By pushing the amp button repeatedly you can now select up to 9 exposures displayed on the expLCD You can any time cancel the multi exposure function by pushing the MODE button Multi exposure cannot be combined with Auto bracketing Flash 38 There is flash sync at all speeds from B to 1 125 via the PC flash socket or hot shoe connector Please see your flash unit s user manual for further information When the panorama format is s
34. or the panorama format The expLCD also displays a P in the top left of the window 14 Film tip out or film fully spooled back into the cassette when rewinding the film see Film loading section for access details Access the menu by pushing the MODE button for Is Select the required function by repeated pushing of the MODE button and make the changes by using the A or buttons Confirm the selected value or operational mode by Pushing the release button halfway Pushing the MODE button not for all settings Waiting for 5 seconds Confirmation using the MODE button accesses the next item on the menu as well as making a new setting Detailed instructions for respective type of settings is provided under the respective function headings further on in this manual Self timer delay 2s or 10s can be selected by pushing the arrow A or Y buttons after setting the shooting mode selector to Self timer All set parameters except for Auto bracketing and Multi exposure remain stored after the camera is switched off Ensure you turn the knob as far as it will go to the stop posi tion when selecting the panorama format L A flashing P in the expLCD together with a locked shutter release indicates that either the format selector knob is not positioned correctly or that you have switched from standard to panorama format when only one standard sized unex posed frame remained on the film Programming P
35. p it depressed while you switch the shooting mode selector to 5 Each unit signifies ten exposures You may find that even a brand new camera indicates around 200 expo sures taken This is a result of testing during manufac ture and is not a sign of used equipment This facility is a handy check to see whether the cam era should be serviced 41 If you have panorama format exposures or a mixture of standard and panorama format exposures on the same roll of film be sure to use a film processing labo ratory that is aware of the situation and is qualified to handle such cases Normal consumer film processing facilities are not suitable as their systems cannot allow for the mix of formats and will cut the film incorrectly Film processing Accessories The XPan Il is supplied with a front protective cap a Quick coupling plate XPan together with a hex wrench Allen key and fixing bolt a spirit level and a strap At the end of this manual you will find a list containing the optional accessories available for the XPan Il some of which are described below Various flash guns can be attached to the hot shoe and flash brackets can be attached via the tripod screw on the baseplate Remote releases cable pneumatic or electric can be attached via the cable release socket Quick coupling plate The Quick coupling plate XPan 3044410 allows you to use the Hasselblad Tripod quick coupling S 3045144 an optional accessory availa
36. parallax and therefore dependent on dis tance will not be exactly as seen in the viewfinder This effect is mainly of concern with the 30mm lens Landscapes can often include a great deal of sky in wide angle photography If pale in tone or with large white clouds for example such skies can affect the exposure meter sufficiently to cause under exposure of the image Dependant on the desired effect take an exposure reading from a more appropriate part of the subject excluding most of the sky or use an external exposure meter Do not forget to remove the lens cap when making an exposure Please note that the eyepiece including the correction glass holder is constructed from a rubber coated plas tic material to minimise the risk of scratching eyeglass lenses 31 Camera type Design Viewfinder Focusing Film transport Film type Format 32 Frames per film Exposure counter Shutter Exposure control Exposure compensa tion Auto bracketing Technical Specifications XPan Il Coupled rangefinder with interchangeable lenses Aluminium and titanium camera body Bright frame viewfinder ambient light automatic parallax compensation auto matic standard panoramic switch over via format selector dial automatic bright frame switch over according to lens fitted integral LCD display showing shutter speed and exposure metering indications Field of view 85 or more Lens helicoid inter
37. rogramming of camera settings 25 The following settings can be programmed Film speed ISO 25 3200 Auto DX Exposure compensation 2 to 2 f stop in 0 5 f stop increments Auto bracketing 0 5 f stop or 1 f stop Multi exposure 2 9 exposures Flash sync at the beginning N or at the end R of the exposure Film Film speed ISO setting If you want to expose the film at the recommended speed ISO ASA DIN and the film has a DX barcode on it a large pattern consisting of exposed metal sur faces then set the shooting mode selector to 5 Press the MODE button on the camLCD for 1s Press repeatedly un til ISO appears on the top left of the display Select Auto DX by pressing the A buttons Confirm by pushing MODE again or by pushing the release button halfway A DX symbol is shown on the display and the correspond ing ISO rating is indicated after loading the film If there is no DX barcode on the cassette or you want to alter the recommended ISO rating of the film set the film speed manually before loading the cassette into the camera Do this by entering the film speed pro gramming mode as described for DX setting Set to the required value and confirm the setting The film speed can be set at intervals from ISO25 through 3200 and the selection will be visible on the camLCD Proceed to load the camera as described below 15 L Make a manual ISO setting before using
38. s Centre filter XPan for 45 mm The Centre filter XPan for 45 mm 3054453 is de signed for use only with the Hasselblad 4 45 mm lens 3024015 The 45 mm lens is free from vignetting with panorama format images at lens aperture settings smaller than f 8 However natural light fall off a basic law of phys ics reduces the exposure at the corners of the image by roughly 1 f stop This light fall off at the corners causes visible effects in critical photography when using transparency film Tips amp Reminders E Photographers normally used to working with SLR cameras should particularly check that the lens cap has been removed when making exposures Flashing shut ter speed and flashing low exposure symbol warning appear in the viewfinder Take care if using other types of lens shade or filter hold ers As the XPan Il does not have a TTL viewing system it will be difficult to judge effects and possible vignetting They may also obscure the rangefinder optics and cause visual focusing difficulties through the viewfinder Regularly check that the controls are set correctly be fore you take a photograph For example you may have set the camera at ASA ISO override for a previous film and have forgotten to reset the Auto DX code setting Or perhaps you have forgotten to reset an exposure compensation m When using the panorama format ensure that you com pose accurately or at least allow a margin for error Ifyou de
39. s Digital technology controls a host of functions making camera use simplicity itself so you can concentrate more on composition and image making This instruction manual describes in detail how to operate your XPan Il so please read it carefully Ifyou have a query please do not hesitate to contact your dealer we want you to be 100 satisfied Your dealer can also provide you with the latest in news and technical developments from Hasselblad A quarterly magazine FORUM is published with the emphasis on photo graphic imagery featuring photographers from all over the world to provide you with inspiration XPan images now regularly appear Our internet site www hasselblad com is a source of general and technical information concerning Hasselblad products You can also e mail us info hasselblad se for further inquiries We are sure you have made a wise choice with this exciting camera Hasselblad have provided the possibility its now up to you to create the images We wish you good luck and look forward to seeing the results Contents 4 Contents 13 VIEWFINDER 5 Introduction 13 Changing the viewfinder eyepiece 6 Parts amp components Bs ALLL 7 Parts description 14 Standard 14 Panorama 2 SETTING STARTED 14 PROGRAMMING 8 Attaching the strap 8 Loading the batteries 15 FILM 8 Battery check 15 Film speed ISO setting 8 Power 16 Film loading 10 LENSES 17 Exposure counter 10 Lens case 17 EXPOSURE CONTROL 10 Lens cap 18
40. s 1 3 Details of functions and procedures can be found under the appropriate sec tions and headings further on in this manual See the main index for details 2 12 PC flash terminal for flash connection via cord Self timer lamp countdown timer for shutter release when set at self timer mode Hot shoe accessory shoe with direct contact for flash units Format selector knob for standard and panorama format Viewfinder LCD display Referred to in the text as viewLCD 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 13 15 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Battery compartment cover Main LCD display panel camLCD LCD illumination button Mid roll rewind button Program MODE button Up Down buttons A Y Shutter speed selector dial Shutter speed selector lock Shutter speed selector index Film plane index Shutter release button Exposure counter LCD expLCD Shooting mode selector Shooting mode selector lock Shooting mode selector lever Cable release socket for vibration free or remote shutter release Film type window for confirmation of whether camera is loaded and film type Main LCD display panel main information panel Referred to in the text as camLCD LCD illumination button information and exposure LCD illumination Mid roll rewind button for rewinding film before completion Program MODE button for programming of camera s
41. set ups most film labs and mini labs automatically compensates for this to a greater extent in the print Therefore when using negative film and with the lens stopped down there may be no need to use a centre filter The only way to eliminate light fall off at the corners is to reduce the amount of exposure at the centre of the image The Centre filter XPan works by a concentra tion of neutral density at the centre and a progressive reduction of density towards the outer edge The effect at the centre of the filter corresponds to a 1 f stop re duction in exposure The filter is multi coated to ensure high anti reflection quality No degradation in MTF is seen and there is no shift in focus The filter performance is optimised to give even illu mination at larger or medium sized apertures 4 90mm lenses The filter absorbs some of the ultra violet rays present in light which cause the appear ance of haze particularly noticeable in photography at high altitudes for example The use of a UV Sky filter can reduce this effect somewhat and also cause a slight warming of tone on colour film The filter can safely be left on the lens for most photo graphic applications as it provides some protection for the lens front element not only against dust and rain etc but also against scratches and accidental damage The filter is multi coated to ensure high anti reflection quality No degradation in MTF is seen and there is no shift in focu
42. t the shooting mode selector to OFF 2 All indications on all three LCD s disappear POWER SAVE After three minutes of no response from the camera controls all indications on the LCDs will disappear and the camera switches over to stand by status au tomatically The camera will reactivate when the shooting mode selector is moved from OFF to S Cor the shutter release button is pressed halfway down the remote release is operated see Remote release the LCD back light illumination button is pressed the camera back is opened or closed the MODE button is pressed the Aor W button is pressed Lenses The XPan II uses interchangeable bayonet fitting Hasselblad lenses specifically designed for the Xpan Xpan II cameras Three lenses are available a 30mm Aspherical a 45mm and a 90mm The following is general user information for both the 45mm and the 90mm lenses The 30mm lens requires more spe cific information and is therefore supplied with its own user manual See the Technical Specifications table towards the end of this manual for further de tails of all three lenses as well as depth of field tables for the 45 mm and 90 mm lenses Further informa tion on filters can also be found under Accessories towards the end of this manual 10 clockwise when seen from the front until it clicks and locks into position The camera automatically adjusts the frame in the viewfinder to match the focal l
43. the exposure meter and adjust the settings before making an exposure with a cable release Remote release When the shutter speed is set at B the drain on the batteries is substantial The maximum exposure time at this setting is 540 seconds Mid roll rewind 40 Normally the film is automatically rewound into the cassette after the last frame has been exposed To remove the film beforehand however you must press 26 Films containing only standard format images how ever remain unaffected and you may use a normal consumer lab The lab stickers are provided as a convenient way of informing or reminding the film lab of the situation Ensure that the sticker covers the film type bar code and the DX code strip on the cassette Additional stick ers are available from your Hasselblad dealer You may of course mark the cassettes very clearly in some other way to ensure that the film is cut manually L Always check with the laboratory first to avoid problems Further information about panorama format printing and the location of suitable processing labs can be ob tained from your local Hasselblad dealer the mid roll rewind button located below the camLCD panel The button is recessed to prevent unintentional use so use the tip of a ball point pen or similar to ac cess it Exposure history The total number of exposures taken with the camera can be checked on the camLCD With the camera turned off depress the A button and kee
44. utterspeedand flashing L Ensure you check this information when using automatic mode in case the lighting conditions are beyond the range of the meter camera settings for the sensitivity of the film in use This might happen when using a fast film in very bright conditions or a slow film in poor lighting conditions for example In automatic mode the longest exposure possible is 4 seconds 4 Holding the shutter release button half way down will lock the exposure reading When the shutter release button returns to its normal position the camera con tinues to measure light for approximately 10 seconds The camLCD and viewLCD will also show the Tv value shutter speed for that particular exposure setting in EV steps A flashing shutter speed indicates light meter out of range too dark or too bright scene Manual 32 33 1 If set at A depress the shutter speed control lock button At the same time turn the shutter speed control to any desired shutter speed except A or B by aligning it against the index You can then turn the shutter speed control without having to press the beyond metering range too dark correct exposure time calculated exposure time of less than 1 1000s close the aperture until the A symbol disappears and the shutter speed is stable beyond metering range too bright close the aper ture until the A symbol disappears and the shutter speed is stable beyond metering range too dark
45. with hex wrench Strap XPan Spirit level XPan Batteries 2 x CR2 Hasselblad XPan Il kit Complete camera with supplied equipment as 3014020 plus Hasselblad 4 45 mm lens com plete with supplied equipment as 3054415 plus Lens shade XPan 3054405 Hasselblad 5 6 30 mm aspherical lens supplied with the following equipment Viewfinder XPan 30 mm fitted with a neutral correction lens Lens shade XPan 30 mm Centrefilter XPan for 30 mm Lens pouch Optional Accessories Lens shade XPan for 45 and 90 mm Centre filter XPan for 45 mm UV Sky filter XPan Release cord XPan II Leather case 580 Ever ready case XPan Correction lens XPan 4 Correction lens XPan 3 Correction lens XPan 2 Correction lens XPan 1 neutral Correction lens XPan 0 5 Correction lens XPan 2 3014020 3054415 3044410 3054403 3054418 3014470 3024013 3054472 3054482 3054407 3054451 3058408 3054405 3054453 3054460 3054510 3054468 3054536 3054425 3054428 3054431 3054440 3054434 3054437 39 HASSELBLAD PAN 12 11 10 9 8
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