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Hasselblad v10 Instruction Manual

1. When you are finished press and hold the zoom out EB button to return to browsing at the standard zoom level The zoom buttons ES and ES not only enlarge or diminish images to produce thumbnails but they also navigate to batches and storage medium for selection and inspection Below illustrates the sequence of events 7 O un 7 O 7 ON M EN MM 176HASBL 11 08 10 5 HASSBLDI SK 16 WE B CE L scorssimages OM 1785WED3 08 10 0 Zoomed Normalview 4 Thumbnailview 9 Thumbnailview Batchlist Media 59 ME 176HASBL 11 08 10 5 m 17731229 11 08 10 7 ME 178SWED3 08 10 0 MENU BATCHE 7 89 HASSELBLAD CFV Sf AS Ji ME 176HASBL 11 08 10 5 M 177 A729 11 08 10 7 M 178SWED3 08 10 0 MENU BATCHES t HASSELBLAD m CFV Ifyou continue to zoom out beyond the nine thumb view you will come to the batch list and then to the media list You can use this to select the current batch for browsing and for storing new images Browsing batches When you browse using the navigator button you will only see images from the current batch folder on the current medium To view another batch you must navigate to it by zooming out to the batch level and then zooming in on the appropriate folder Selecting another batch to browse 1 Press the zoom out EB button repeatedly until you are all the way at the top zoom level If you start with the single image prev
2. Custom Options allow you to make individual settings for the dif ferent models Image Format 39 50 Mpix only Tilt sensor 39 50 Mpix only Copy to l Bank 16 39 Mpix only I B connection 16 39 Mpix only Image Format 39 50 Mpix only This function allows you to choose the capture format namely Full or Square Crop Full produces a rectangular format of 36 7 x 49 1 and Square Crop a square format of 36 7 x 36 7 Captures made atthe Full setting will in normal orientation appear on the display and in Phocus as Landscape oriented rectangular images Captures made at the Square Crop setting will appear on the display and Phocus as cropped images marked with an icon These captures are also full but are tagged to produce a cropped square format Naturally you can retain this cropping in Phocus but if you wish you can move it or even remove it to reveal the full image again This facility might be advantageous for those who prefer the square format but who would like the option to adjust the exact placing at the editing stage In normal orientation the cropped areas are to the left and right but if the camera is tilted 90 for capture you will then have the Opportunity to edit at the top and bottom instead as captures will now be saved and appear in Portrait mode To choose between Full and Square Crop 1 Select MENU gt SETTINGS gt CUSTOM OPTIONS 2 Press the V button toreach Image format 3 Pres
3. Setting the options under the User Interface menu Each of the above items can be set by similar menu navigation Language Power Down and Mark Overex can be set immediately by the Gj or ES buttons while Sound Date amp Time and Display require another move to sub menu for final choice MENU 194515139 Proceed as follows 1 Press the menu MENU button to open the menu 2 Use A and V to select the SETTINGS sub menu 3 Press to open the SETTINGS menu 4 Press to select the USER INTERFACE sub menu 5 Use A and to select the required item Press either the G or amp button to make the new settings in the case of Language Power Down and Mark Overex or press again to access Sound Date 8 Time and Display 6 Press the EXIT button again to save the new settings and close the menu MENU gt SETTINGS gt Camera wee crv A l pe All Hasselblad V system cameras can communicate with the CFV without the need for extra cable connections except Unmodified 200 series models using CF lenses in C mode and the FlexBody accessory View cameras with the appropriate adapter and cables can also be used White Bal Browse Storage gt Settings gt EXIT MAIN MENU Na viga ting the CAMERA settings User Interface gt Camera gt About Default gt Custom Options gt EXIT SETTINGS 75 Connectivity diagram oo 503 CX CXi CW SWC SWC M Not recommended for critical us
4. You can now withdraw the film holder from the magazine and remove the exposed film The frame counter is automatically reset when the film holder is withdrawn from the magazine Film tab holder 17 The end tab of the film pack can be inserted in the holder on the back of the magazine as a reminder of the kind of film that has been loaded into the magazine Film plane position 12 In close up photography the film to subject distance can be an important factor when determining an accurate focus setting The red line in the illustration marks the location on the film magazines that coincides with the film plane position Double exposure with film Double or multiple exposure is possible with a film magazine However as the camera has been designed to prevent accidental double exposure you will have to carry out the following procedure in order to make multiple exposures on the same frame Make the initial exposure Insert the magazine slide and remove the magazine Wind the camera with one full revolution of the winding crank Replace the magazine and remove the slide Make the next exposure Am RWN gt Repeat the procedure for further exposures on the same frame The shutter cannot be operated when The magazine cannot be removed with a magazine with slide inserted is at out first inserting the magazine slide tached to the camera 21 Flash strobe vvith film 14 15 Any flash strobe unit can be connected to t
5. Capture Seq Initial delay Delay Count oo ni A 14 Press V to select COUNT FV NI HASSELBLAD CFV 15 Press either amp or ES to make a COUNT setting i This setting controls the number of exposures in the Capture Seq L sequence Initial delay Delay Count eo FE er 16 Press OK to confirm all the settings 17 The unit is now ready for sequence start Note that the MENU EXIT button now diplays START instead ESE EE OE I SS 18 Press START to set the sequence running START 00 00 10 HASSELBLAD 0 cFV 19 Note that the MENU EXIT button now displays STOP The sequence can be stopped at any time by pressing this button and the standard menu display returns STOP 00 00 02 388 HASSELBLAD CFV 81 MENU gt SETTINGS gt About Occasionally Hasselblad releases updates to the internal software Iso firmware of the CFV These updates may fix small errors and or TT add new features If you need assistance from Hasselblad technical rowse Storage support it facilitates the situation to know the serial number and current firmware vision of the unit To find this out 1 Select MENU gt SETTINGS gt ABOUT See also Navigating the Menu System or details about how to find this setting 2 Press to open the About dialog which shows the serial number and firmware version When you are done reading the information press the menu EXIT button to
6. MENU gt SETTINGS gt CUSTOM OPTIONS 2 Press the W button to reach I B Connection 3 Press either EA or E to choose between Create new batch or Add to last batch 4 Press EXIT to save 84 8 Cleaning Photo Dirk Rees Hasselblad Masters WARNING Never attempt to remove the glass filter from the front of the CCD you will probably ruin the CCD if you do so If dust manages to get between the IR filter and CCD please contact your Hasselblad dealer for assistance Do not use same side of the e wipe twice as you will be likely to reapply any par ticles removed in the first pass Removing and attaching the CFV 1 2 When removing the CFV from the camera or protective cover from the CFV hold down the lock safety button while sliding the lock button as in illustration 1 When attaching the CFV to the camera or the protective cove to the CFV repeat the procedure as in illustration 2 Avoid trying to just snap the CFV or protective cover into place without using the buttons Cleaning the CCD Infrared Filter If you see dark or colored spots or lines in your images then you may need to clean the outer surface of CFV s infrared IR filter In most cases the careful use of compressed air will be adequate but sometimes small particles will get stuck to the surface of the IR filter requiring for a more thorough cleaning involving either fluid or wipes For a good safe cleaning
7. Settings EXIT EXIT 5 OK I HASSELBLAD N W HASSELBLAD CFV EEE a CFV i L 150 z Delete gt Format Copy gt Batch Default Appr Level EXIT JE Copy only appears with 16 amp 39 Mpix models Default Appr Level Green Default Appr Level Yellow amp EXIT NL HASSELBLAD n CEVO 5 1 format Batch Default Appr Level EXIT HASSELBLAD Delete gt Format Batch Default Appr Level Delete 1 image EXIT B4515142 or 67 Delete gt Format Copy gt Batch Default Appr Level EXIT STORAGE Copy only appears with 16 amp 39 Mpix models Deleting single images Use the El button to go to the nine thumbnail in this case view to make an initial search Use the navigator button to select the image you wish to delete When you are viewing thumbnails the selected image has a colored border around it When you are viewing single images the selected image is the one currently shown You can delete an image either from single image view or from thumbnail view Select MAIN MENU gt STORAGE Press to open the Delete dialog You are now shown a full size preview of the selected image and asked to confirm the delete note that the dialog reads This image Press OK You now return to the main menu Notice that the unwanted image has been deleted and the batch only contains the three remaining images Press the menu
8. and Phocus are trade marks of Victor Hasselblad AB amp Hasselblad A S Adobe and Adobe Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc Macintosh Mac OS and FireWire are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc InfoLithium is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation Copyright 2011 Victor Hasselblad AB amp Hasselblad A S All rights reserved 91 Hasselblad A S Hejrevej 30 DK 2400 Copenhagen Denmark Victor Hasselblad AB Box 220 SE 401 23 G teborg Sweden 11 11 UK v10
9. automatically advanced in the magazine after a full turn of the crank e You cannot remove a film magazine without re inserting the magazine slide first e Donot attach a magazine showing red to a fully wound camera This could result in a double exposure Themagazine s film winding crank is only blocked at frame 1 A partially exposed film may be wound off at any frame afterwards e Onthe rear of the magazine is a slide pocket where the magazine dark slide can be kept when not in use Turn the slide with the hinge towards the rear to fold the bow fully into the slide pocket recesses e Donot put the film holder down on an unclean surface or where it can attract dust e Clean out the magazine housing regularly removing not only dust and particles but also any scraps of paper from previous rolls that may have remained inside e Each magazine housing and film holder form a carefully matched pair Be careful therefore when loading more than one magazine at a time not to switch housings and holders The last three figures of the housing serial number should correspond with the serial number on the film holder e Loadand unload the magazine away from direct light sources e Ifyou keep the slide inserted in an attached magazine it will act as an exposure lock to prevent inadvertent exposures when the camera and shutter have been wound on e Align the arrow on the paper backing of all Ilford black amp white films against the oblong inde
10. button to exit the menu system Make an initial search as above Press the El button to reach full size preview Use the Delete shortcut Delete shortcut There is a one button shortcut for deleting single images To use it select a target image and then press and hold the V until the confirm delete dialog opens Menus for deleting several images by Approval Level from the CURRENT BATCH ISO White Bal Browse Storage Settings gt EXIT Delete q YH Delete 90 Delete Delete gt iaa Format Delete Batch Default Appr Level eee Delete 1 image N Delete l EXIT TORAGE VRT in bat oo Deleting by Approval status To delete several images at the same time using Approval status 1 Starting at the single image preview display Select MENU gt STORAGE gt Delete 2 Use gt to enter the Delete submenu or use shortcut 3 Use the El or Ed button to select A This image deletes the current image only B All red in batch deletes all red images in the current batch C All yellow red in batch deletes all yellow and red images in the current batch D Allin batch deletes all images in the current batch 4 Press OK to confirm the delete to exit without delete press EXIT 5 You now return to the main menu Press the menu EXIT button to exit the menu system You will always be asked to confirm each delete operation 68 Menus for deleting s
11. cable Flash output sync cable Modified and unmodified 2000 FC FCM 2003 FCW 201 F 203 FE 205 TCC FCC with C type lenses C mode setting FlexBody ArcBody Any view camera with Hasselblad V system adapter Flash input sync cable Simple introductory overview of menu access navigation and settings choice ISO White Bal Browse Storage gt l Settings EXIT MAIN MENU ISO White Bal Browse Storag Settings EXIT MAIN MENU White Bal Browse Storage gt Settings Pr EXIT MAIN MENU 39 The menu is structured in a manner similar to cell phones and similar electronic devices Various branches within the tree system are accessed by press ing the navigation button until you reach the point where a choice has to be made The OK Approve button or SELECTION Zoom in Zoom out buttons are then used to confirm choice After pressing the MENU button the main menu list appears The blue frame highlights where you are on the menu Press on the up and down symbols on the navigation button to move up and down the list You can return to the standard image view by pressing either on the left symbol on the navigation button or on the EXIT MENU button again The need to continue further into the menu is indicated by the arrow symbol beside the menu item Press the right arrow symbol on the navigation button to ac cess the next part of the menu When
12. camera body Removing the magazine Removing the magazine is simply the reverse of the attaching procedure It is advisable to have the camera fully wound and the magazine indicator displaying white see below Insert the magazine slide fully with the hinge towards the front of the camera Slide the magazine catch to the right swing the magazine back and lift it off the lower supports Magazine status indicator 5 The status indicator on the right hand side of the magazine shows white when the magazine is ready to operate and red when the film has not been advanced after an exposure If the status indicator shows red release the camera first before attaching the magazine Then winding the camera again will auto matically advance the film by one frame Loading the magazine The magazine can be loaded on or off the camera If it is to be loaded off the camera then the magazine slide must be inserted first In either case when inserting the slide ensure that its flat side is towards the rear see detail in illustration 4 as this facilitates the removal of the film holder Step by step film loading 1 8 Follow the procedure below in the correct order 1 Fold out the film holder key 2 Turn the key counter clockwise and withdraw the film holder magazine insert 3 Place an empty take up spool under the grooved knob of the spool clamp bar Insert a roll of film under the other end of the bar turned the same way as in
13. can be kept for all exposures from 1 8 sec through 1 2000sec However this setting should be changed in accordance with the time required if it exceeds 1 8 sec Times of up to 32 seconds can be set If you prefer you can connect the Flash sync input cable between the lens PC socket and the CFV which allows you to retain the default setting of 1 8 second while still being able to use exposure times longer than 1 8 second This method also allows the use of the B setting Model setting variations Look in the list below for the camera model you are using and make the appropriate set tings change Don t forget to change the setting if you change camera model Winder CW For use with 503 CW models e Make a Winder CW setting e If you want to control the camera from Phocus connect the Exposure cable 503 between the CFV and the Winder CW as in the illustration Donotuse the winder at rapid sequence setting ELD For use with ELD models e Make an ELD setting e AB setting exposure can be made by choosing the Bulb in the Exposure Time setting The maximum exposure time remains at 32 seconds however Only the single shot function A or AS mode camera settings should be set on the camera Rapid sequence shots are not possible Use the Adapter EL supplied to provide the necesssary extension beyond the motor housing of the EL models for battery attachment It is attached to the CFV in the same manner as a batt
14. care amp Service EQUIPMENT CARE e Reep all equipment and accessories out of the reach of small children e Donot place heavy objects on the equipment e Donotuse the batteries except as specified Use only the batteries specified for use with the 503CWD and CFV Remove the batteries when cleaning the camera or if you intend to leave it unused for a long period Ifyou use spare standard or rechargeable battery packs be particularly careful to use the supplied protective cap when storing 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 Jake particular care when working with strobe studio flash units to prevent damage to equipment and personal injury e Donot attempt to open the CFV e Always replace the protective cover when the CFV is not mounted on the camera e Donot touch the exposed sensor filter with your fingers e Ensure that the databus connections are not damaged or soiled in any way Keep all foreign objects out of the 503CW and CFV openings e Keep the original shipping boxes for storage e Keep your 503CWD or CFV and all other computer equipment away from moisture If your 503CWD or CFV becomes wet disconnect from power and allow it to dry before attempting to operate again e Never cover the ventilation openings on the 503CWD or CFV when in use e Never try to remove the glass IR filter from the fr
15. components CFV Attaching and removing back Batches Battery Battery warning Battery saver mode Browsing Browsing by IAA approval status Capture destination Capture sequence Cleaning Compact flash memory cards Connecting to a computer Copy to I Bank 16 39 Mpix only Creating a new batch Current batch Custom Options Default approval status Deleting by Approval status Deleting several images from a batch Deleting several images from a CF card Deleting single images File storage Formatting CF cards and other media Full details mode Full screen mode 21 11 13 13 19 10 17 17 17 17 21 14 20 21 21 22 15 22 14 10 10 10 23 14 20 36 72 34 36 53 56 58 43 79 88 45 46 86 72 56 85 62 66 67 68 65 43 45 53 54 90 Pre release and cable release Rear cover MultiControl Removing the lens Shutter speed Strap attachment and removal Technical specifications Troubleshooting Viewfinder indicator Warning mark Winding crank Histogram mode Image format 39 50 Mpix only ImageBank II Instant Approval Architecture ISO Media 16 39 Mpix only Menu language Navigating batches Organizing your work with batches Overexposure Overexposure indicator Parts components amp control panel buttons Preview Modes Setting camera model and options Shooting with Phocus running Studio flash strobe units when tethered Technical specifications Tethered to a computer Th
16. either ZOOM button ES or ES to choose a new lan guage in this case Spanish 6 Press the MENU EXIT EB button again to close the menu Camera settings A CFV can be used together vvith a number of different camera mod els and requires different camera compatibility settings accordingly Settings apply not only to specific models but to exposure times too so you should include this setting when making pre session checks as well as keeping it in mind when changing shutter speed See later section Settings for full details Note that the Menu EB and Approval ED buttons change name on the screen according to function As you work through the various menu items the screen shows a label for each of these buttons So for example the Approval button will be labelled and function as function as the OK button when that particular action demands it 47 White Bal Browse Storage gt Settings EXIT MAIN MENU The default sensitivity of the CCD sensor is ISO 50 Higher ISO settings result in progressively noisier images just as higher ISO film becomes grainer It is recommended that you use the lowest ISO setting the lighting situation allows 4515139 00 8288 ASSELBLAD Me 2 SRE EE EEE 150 White Bal Browse Storage Settings HASSELBLAD Regular menu checks ISO White Balance Media and Browse settings should be checked before each session They are ther
17. follow descriptions below Basic cleaning procedure 1 2 1 Discharge any static electricity that may have built up on your body by touching the CFV housing 2 While keeping the lock safety button depressed slide the lock button to the right 3 The top of the CFV will be released while it rests on the magazine retaining hooks and it can be swung away from the camera body 4 Clean the outside surface of IR Filter by spraying it with clean compressed air If this is not enough then use one of the procedures outlined below 5 Ifyou still see spots on your shot after you have cleaned the outside of the infrared filter then you may have dust on either on the inside of the IR filter or on the CCD itself This can only be removed at the Hasselblad factory Contact your Hasselblad dealer for assistance 6 When reattaching the CFV to the camera keep the lock safety button depressed and the lock button to the right Check that the CFV is firmly in place Cleaning with an E Wipe E wipes are individually packed wet tissues 1 Tear at the notch to break seal 2 Remove e wipe from its packaging and continue without delay 3 Fold the tissue to match the width of the IR filter 4 Apply firm pressure using two or three fingers at the edge of the wipe to ensure an even firm contact with filter surface Wipe the surface in one unbroken motion Cleaning using HAMA Cleaning Fluid 5902 and tissues 1 Carefully spray the fluid onto th
18. items and sub menus The following items are available here e Language The menu system can be displayed in any of seven languages This menu item enables you to select your preferred language for the menus e Power Down To help preserve the charge of the battery you can set the CFV to power down after a specified period of inactivity The effect is exactly the same as though you had pressed the off button on the camera Once it has powered down you must turn the CFV on again before you can continue working Set this to Never to disable this feature this is the default setting Set to a value between 3 and 99 minutes to establish a time out Note the difference between Display timeout and Power Down Mark Overexp Sound This feature helps draw your attention to areas of your images that are over exposed When this feature is enabled the single image preview display will highlight each overexposed pixel by flashing it white and black Set this item to On to enable the feature set to Off to disable it Audio feedback helps let you know if each new image is exposed correctly This is described in Standard Instant Approval Workflow 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 Date amp Time Display An internal clock keeps track of the date and time This information is used to mark each shot with the
19. level is set by going Menu gt Storage gt Default Appr Level See later section for details Using Instant Approval Architecture The Instant Approval Architecture system helps you to evaluate your images as quickly as you take them It works by supplying immediate audio feedback which tells you instantly whether each new capture is exposed correctly or likely to be rated as over or underex posed Simultaneously it applies a colored code to each capture as a visual reminder of its Status This status can be manually changed when browsing either immediately or later on In addition each file named is prefixed by a letter A B or C according to status This system also allows you to browse by filtering to show or hide only the captures you want The color coding and the name coding remains tagged to the file so when it appears in Phocus the status can be used by way of filtering to speed up and facilitate the filing browsing and selection process at that stage too Though you can use the system any way you like the intention based on the traffic light principle is that you should assign the levels as follows GREEN for your best shots e YELLOW for images that need closer inspection e RED for images that you are unlikely to use IAA overview Current browse filter setting Faster and more effective browsing can be achieved by filtering captures The brackets represent the filtering method selected as fol
20. of controlling such exposures see later section for full details Initial delay Controls the amount of time required to elapse before the first exposure Delay Controls the amount of time required between each exposure Count Controls the total number of exposures required 78 Setting CAMERA model and options Proceed as follows 1 Press the menu MENU button to open the menu se 50 White Bal Browse Storage Settings D mummun 2 Use A and V to select the SETTINGS sub menu mtn D A M S I HW MENU 84515139 100 888 HASSFIBIAD n CFV A 10 25 3 Press to open the SETTINGS menu eerr rc lt M N ll 4 Use A and V to select CAMERA User Interface White Bal Camera gt Browse About Storage Default ET custom options 5 Press to open the CAMERA menu 0 EXIT MAINMENU IL EXIT SETTING HASSELBLAD HASSELBLAD A Cru NLT VT 6 Press either the G or button to select camera model 7 Use A and V to select SHUTTER DELAY or EXPOSURE TIME if required Body 500 00 Exposure Time Default Capture Seq gt Custom Options JK 8 Press either the amp or ES button to make new settings if WP required User Interface P Camera About gt 9 Press the menu EXIT button to exit the menu system and keep your settings y Exposure Time 0 Exposure Time Captu gt Cap EXIT CAMERA EXIT N
21. off When removing a battery from the charger and immediately replacing it with another allow a few seconds to elapse so that the charger can automatically reset for the next charging procedure Itis perfectly normal for the battery to become warm when being charged Aslight 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 in a cool place in a domestic refrigerator is ideal The battery should have a usable service life of around 300 recharge discharge cycles Battery Pack F 570 CFV precautions e Connect the battery to the CFV correctly Do not use the battery for anything other than Hasselblad CFV digital backs Do not immerse the battery in liquids Do not incinerate the battery Please recycle or discard in an environmentally approved manner To charge do not use any other charger than the Battery Charger 8 4V CFV Battery Charger 8 4V CFV precautions Read the instructions before using the charger Use indoors only protect against moisture Do not use the charger for anything other than charging a Hasselblad Battery Pack F 570 CFV Do not alter the charger in any way other than changing the plug attachments Ensure the power socket domestic automobile specifications match the specified requirements of the Battery Charger 8 4V CFV Technical specifications Ba
22. protective filters make very different demands on the angle and travelling distances of the periph eral rays exiting the rear lens element Gradual unsharpness consequently occurs towards the edges of the frame particularly noticeable with flat subjects typically copying situations 90 shots against building facades etc though these effects will be naturally less ob vious with more three dimensional subjects Slight green and magenta casts are also caused though these can be removed digitally in Phocus Flash sync For use with un modified 200 series models together with C lenses in C mode a FlexBody or view cameras fitted with a Hasselblad adapter e Make a Flash sync setting e A Flash sync input cable should be used All exposures times including the B setting function correctly without having to alter the Exposure Time setting e Donotuse a winder at rapid sequence setting SWC For use with the 903 SWC and 905 SWC models not recommended for critical use e Make an SWC setting PLEASE NOTE Due to the mechanical design of the SWC pressing the exposure release button too slowly may cause a faulty capture with a magenta cast Either press the button much more distinctly or alternatively change the setting from SWC to Flash sync and use the Flash input sync cable to connect the lens to the CFV 200 For use with modified 202 203 and 205 models together with F lenses CF lenses in F mode Only these
23. the illustration Be sure to remove all of the paper band surrounding a new roll of film 4 Turn the film holder key clockwise to open the film clamp Pull 8 10 cm 3 4 in of paper backing off the film roll and slide the edge under the clamp 5 Insert the tongue of the backing paper into the slot in the take up spool 6 Turn the grooved knob clockwise until the arrow on the paper backing is aligned opposite the triangular index or oblong index with Ilford black amp white film on the spool clamp bar but no further 7 Turn the film holder key counter clockwise and insert the film holder into the magazine Ensure that it is correctly posi tioned Turn the film holder key clockwise to lock the film holder in the magazine and then fold the key back into place 8 Fold out the film crank and rotate it clockwise about ten turns until it stops Then turn it counter clockwise and fold it in The figure 1 will now be displayed in the automatic frame coun ter window indicating that the magazine is loaded and ready for use 20 Do not attach a magazine shovving white to a camera that is not rewound Wind the camera first or you will lose a frame Removing film from the magazine 9 When the last frame has been exposed and wound on the magazine blocks the camera for further release Wind off the film by folding out the film winding crank and rotate it clockwise until you can feel the film leaving the supply spool
24. very similar manner but please see the relevant instruction manuals for complete details Be Oe er ON ee a TDo Se Ss SS S SN HD Uu A WU NY O Shutter speed ring F setting button Warning mark Depth of field preview knob PC socket with positive lock Central lens index Focusing distance scale Lens bayonet plate with red index External and internal front bayonets EVindex Exposure value EV scale Shutter speed aperture interlock button Shutter speed scale Aperture ring and scale Depth of field scale Infrared focusing index Focusing ring Zeiss Planar CFE 2 8 80 mm The illustrations show the 08025 9 CFE version of the 2 8 80 P 10 mm lens but the layout of A the parts is identical on all N CFi CFE lenses P 8 15 30 60 125 250 amp 22 16 11 8 5 604 a A 16 118 4 a va 16 0 Shutter speed and aperture 1 The shutter speed selector ring is the ring located closest to the front of the lens To set the speed turn the ring until the desired marked shutter speed position aligns with the central lens index The white scale shows the shutter speeds and the orange scale the exposure values EV The aperture setting ring is the second closest ring to the front of the lens The aperture value is also set against the central lens index The diaphragm is automatic and stops down to the preset working aperture at the start of the exposure sequence Therefore in the illustration th
25. you do this you will erase all data contained on the target medium Tethered to a computer Even if you never shoot while connected you will probably connect the camera to your computer each time you want to download your images though you might instead use a compact flash card reader Connecting to a computer To connect to a computer simply attach a FireWire cable from the FireWire port on your computer to the port on the side of the CFV The port is protected behind a sliding cover Disconnecting from a computer To remove the camera from a computer disconnect the FireWire cable when all image loading activity has finished Shooting with Phocus running When you are connected to a computer and you want to control the camera from Phocus the following rules apply e A Winder CW and the Exposure Cable 503 supplied must be attached Phocus e Thescreenand menu system on the CFV are disabled e The CFV will take power via the FireWire cable if it is available not all computers supply power notably PC laptops See under General Information for details When using a 503CWD or 503CW CFV and initiating a shot from Phocus the computer sends a signal to the CFV which triggers the Winder CW which in turn triggers the shutter and flash strobe lights if any The CFV then sends the image back over the FireWire connection to the computer where it is displayed on the computer screen and saved as a 16 bit per color
26. 03CW Hasselblad equipment is built to give long and trouble free service especially when you follow the maintenance and care advice at the end of this manual If however you encounter any operating difficulties because you are not familiar with the camera system the following table may help to resolve them If the problem persists and the cam era is still under guarantee you should contact your Hasselblad dealer If the guarantee has expired you should contact a Hasselblad Authorised Service Center for advice Problem There is no image on the focusing screen You cannot remove the front protective cover You cannot attach the lens You cannot remove the lens Possible cause Remedy e The camera is in the pre released or Complete the camera release and rewind released position the camera The lens cap is still in place Remove the lens cap The camera is in the pre released or Complete the camera release and rewind released position the camera The lens is in the released position Wind the lens The camera body is in the pre released Complete the camera release and rewind or released position the camera The camera body is in the pre released Complete the camera release and rewind or released position the camera 27 Overview Photo Claudio Napolitan Hasselblad Masters Introduction The captured image is temporarily stored internally on a CF card or externally via a FireWire connection onto a computer hard disk When t
27. 39 Mpixels 16 million pixels 39 Mpixels 5412 x 7212 29 Mpixels 5412 x 5412 36 7 x 36 7 mm 36 7 x 49 1 36 7 x 36 7 mm x1 5 x1 1 720 images on average 80 images on average 35 captures per minute 39 captures per minute 1 4 sec capture 50 100 200 400 50 100 200 400 800 32 seconds 64 seconds Single shot Not available Lossless compressed Hasselblad 3F RAW CF card type ll computer disk when tethered Phocus included 16 bit 12 f stops Hasselblad Natural Color Solution Support for DAC for Carl Zeiss lenses included in Phocus TFT type 2 5 inch Mounted on CCD sensor Li ion 8 4 v Included with yes yes Macintosh OSX 10 6 PC Windows XP Vista 7 32 and 64 bit FireWire 800 IEEE1394b 0 45 deg C 32 113 deg F 530 g excluding battery and CF card 91 x 90 x 61 mm WxH x D 50 Mpixels 50 Mpixels 6132 x 8176 38 Mpixels 6132 x 6132 36 7 x 49 1 36 7 x 36 7 mm x1 1 60 images on average 33 captures per minute 1 1 sec capture 50 100 200 400 800 64 seconds All Hasselblad V System cameras manufactured since 1957 2000 cameras and 201F with C lenses only 202FA 203FE and 205FCC camera types need a minor camera modification to use F FE lenses The ArcBody is not compatible SWC M and newer can be used but has limitations on image guality due to lens design not being suitable for digital capture All other cameras with Hasselblad V interface 88 Equipment
28. 3FR file in the currently selected folder of the computer hard disk 46 e The destination medium and location are controlled from wowse ev SSELBLAD AA gt CFV i i Bw W X A Idioma Esp M SALIR INTERFAZDEL USUARIO g HASS 2 If you find the CFV has been set to a language you don t understand a rented camera for example you can use the procedure above to get back to your preferred language just by following the actions and appearance in the illustrations here INITIAL SETTINGS The initial general setting is language choice This choice is re tained but can be changed at any time You can choose between English German French Italian Spanish Japanese and Chinese Before each shoot an ISO and a white balance setting should be made white balance is for your convenience regarding the ap pearance ofthe image on the display though it will not affect the raw file See next chapter for details Although the description below illustrates how the language choice is set it is also a general introductory illustration of how settings are changed Setting the menu language Proceed as follows 1 Press the MENU EXIT EB button to open the menu 2 Press the NAVIGATOR button A and W to select the SETTINGS sub menu 3 Press the NAVIGATOR button gt to open the SETTINGS menu 4 Press the NAVIGATOR button gt to select the USER INTERFACE sub menu 5 Press
29. 999NYMAG 04 28 0 MENU BATCHES on The MEDIA screen Medium type icon Compact Flash Displays information about the Current Medium idinan Current remaining capacity on medium HASSBLDI SK 40 0 1 GB 1 image MENU MEDIA 40 1 Creating new batches 150 I50 White Bal White Bal Browse Browse Delete gt Format Storage Create New Batch Settings gt Settings gt Default Appr Level EXIT MAIN MENU AL EXIT MAINMENU 57 White Bal Browse Storage gt Settings gt EXIT Delete gt mtb _ Bahe Default Appr Level EXIT STORAGE Default Appr Level EM STORAGE HASSELBLAD F Default Appr Level SELBLAD Browse shortcut There is a one button shortcut for changing the browse filter To use it press and hold do not click the Instant Approval button until the approval status color appears Browsing will then only display the images with that classification Creating a new batch 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press V to navigate down and select the Storage dialog Press gt and then to navigate down and select Batch 3 Press gt to open the Batch dialog The new batch name will always begin with a three digit number which automatically increments by one with each new batch Following this are five letters which you can assign yourself to help make the batch easier to identify To set the letters Use lt and gt to sele
30. FV battery 7 2v is correct with the connectors G toward the top of the Battery charger CFV as in the illustration Place the battery down onto the charger leaving a small gap as in the illustration Slide the battery upwards ensuring that prongs H on the charger enter the connectors on the battery Remove the battery by sliding it back downwards 34 Charge indication When connected to a power socket the indicator lamp I on the charger displays three conditions With NO battery dici GREEN the charger is functioning correctly With a battery RED the battery is charging attached GREEN the charging process is complete and the battery can be removed General The battery should be charged for approximately 12 hours before first time use Maximum battery capacity is reached only after the battery has been charged and discharged several times The battery is best charged at an ambient temperature of 10 45 C 50 113 F Avoid frequent full discharges As the battery is a Li ion type it has no memory effect of practical importance and there fore frequent recharges will cause no problems such as loss of capacity or poor performance It is therefore better practice 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 CFV is turned
31. HASSELBLAD aaa hasty t te Cee a Pi i f TAS EUR IC RIU Center ENTER FE ELLA NE e Maan TIN EN 3 WEN gt W x v ja gt gt M DR o HASSELGLAD MN 3 ds EE v 7 I lt t N V L Er p User Manual 503CW 503CWD CFV CFVII CFV 39 CFV 50 Version 10 503CW 503CWD CFV HASSELBLAD 5030m A N W N Introduction 503cw General information Parts amp components Camera body Front protective cover Rear cover MultiControl Opening the focusing hood Built in magnifier Focusing screen and viewfinder image Closing the focusing hood Winding crank Accessory rail Strap attachment and removal Lenses Shutter speed and aperture Attaching the lens CFV Overview Introduction Before you start Computer system reguirements Warnings and restrictions Parts components amp control panel buttons Battery Attaching and removing On off button Battery warning Flash strobe Overview menu navigation settings Overview menu structure Overview storage settings Getting started File storage ImageBank Il CF cards Tethered to a computer Initial settings ISO White balance Media Browse Shortcuts 10 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 12 13 13 28 29 30 31 31 32 34 36 36 36 37 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 48 49 50 50 CONTENTS Removing the lens Exposure Warning mark Exposure values Interlock
32. HASSELBLAD A HASSELBLAD LE ul Wj JB MENU 64515139 100 888 HASSELBLAD 79 Setting EXPOSURE TIME and CAPTURE SEQUENCE Proceed as follows 1 Press the menu MENU button to open the menu 2 Use A and V to select the SETTINGS sub menu 3 Press to open the SETTINGS menu SEE ERROR OSS User Interface pe Camera gt ET Pamjat 4 Use A and V to select CAMERA EXIT MAIN MENU e EXIT SETTINGS HASSELBLAD HASSELBLAD Ge ER a KI ins 20 4 I 5 Press to open the CAMERA menu EC ETS ES EE SA ca H 6 Press either the ED or button to select PINHOLE Default Capture Seq Custom Options e EXIT SETTINGS HASSELBLAD Pe CAY 7 Press A or V to select EXPOSURE TIME 8 Press either G or ES to make an exposure time setting _Body _Pinhole Exposure Time se 00 ja EXIT CAMERA HASSFIBIAD ja FV 9 Press V to select CAPTURE SEQUENCE Body Exposure Time Capture Seg EXIT CAMERA HASSELBLAD CFV I Fi 1 80 11 Press either the G or button to make an INITIAL DELAY setting eee This setting controls the amount of time that elapses before the first exposure in the sequence 12 Press W to select DELAY HASSELBLAD HASSELBLAD cF i _ CFV 13 Press either EB or ES to make a DELAY setting This setting controls the amount of time between each exposure in the sequence EE EE RE ESE 4 f
33. ISO White Bal Media Browse Storage m Settings ge ISO Sets the light sensitivity of the sensor Eguivalent to film speed MEDIA 16 amp 39 Mpix models only Determines where files will be stored CF card or EXIT ImageBantell STORAGE DELETE For single or multiple deletion of images ISO White Bal Browse Storage Pe 0 i Used to create new storage Settings gt folders batches and name them EXIT N MENU SETTINGS USER INTERFACE Sets menu language power down sound date amp time and several other custom settings ISO White Bal Browse Storage gt Displays serial number and Settings gt firmware version EXIT MAIN MENU AO ah ABOUT WHITE BALANCE Set to match the color tem perature of light used BROWSE Sets the approval status clas sification filter for easier and quicker image browsing COPY FORMAT Used to format CF cards 16 amp 39 Mpix models only Copies files from a CF card to an ImageBantell DEFAULT APP LEVEL Assigns a default approval Status classification to all new images CAMERA Sets which type of camera body to be used with the CFV CUSTOM OPTIONS Sets options regarding image format and tilt sensor CFV 39 and CFV 50 only PS DEFAULT Resets all custom settings back to the original factory settings Storag
34. In particular notice the importance of the correct connections when using a FireWire link directly to a desktop computer in combination with studio flash strobe The Flash input sync cable Flash output sync cable and FireWire cable are supplied Standard flash strobe synccable Standard flash strobe sync cable 500 C CM 501 C CM 503 CX CXi CW 555 ELD 500 EL ELM 500 553 ELX Modified 202FA 203 FE 205 TCC 205 FCC with F type lenses and CF type lenses at SWC SWC M 903 SWC F mode setting 905 SWC FireWire cable Laptop computer Laptop computer Standard flash strobe synccable Standard flash strobe sync cable 500 C CM 501 C CM 503 CX CXi CW 555 ELD 500 EL ELM 500 553 ELX Modified 202FA 203 FE 205 TCC 205 FCC with F type lenses and CF type lenses at F mode setting SWC SWC M 903 SWC 905 SWC 38 FireWire cable STUDIO FLASH STROBE tethered Standard flash strobe sync cable Flash output sync cable lid ALLCAMERA MODELS FireWire cable Flash input Sync cable Laptop desktop computer Standard flash strobe sync cable Flash output sync cable Modified and unmodified 2000 FC FCM 2003 FCW 201 F 203 FE 205 TCC FCC with C type lenses C mode setting FlexBody ArcBody Any view camera with Hasselblad V system adapter Flash input synccable 7 gt gt gt FireWire cable Laptop computer Standard flash strobe sync
35. S etc will be lost in this case Tethered When working tethered which necessitates using Phocus 3FR files are automatically developed and stored in the background as 3F files on the computer hard disk ready for selective adjustment and export In all cases if you keep the original 3FR 3F files you will also retain the possibility of reprocesssing them in the future in the latest version of Phocus for example See the Hasselblad website for in depth information about which method would suit you best 43 16 amp 39 Mpix models only Media appears on the menu lists of the 16 and 39 Mpix models When a CF card is in place and an ImageBank Il is attached either Card or ImageBank II can be selected using the zoom amp buttons Alternatively you can navigate from a browsed image to the media choice screen by using the zoom buttons You can then select either the CF card or the ImageBank Il 16 39 amp 50 Mpix models User Interface Camera About Default Custom Options EXIT SETTINGS Custom Options selected all models ui Media does not appear on White Bal Medi ImageBank ll because media choice is White Bat EXIT MAIN MENU ImageBank Il discontinued product The Hasselblad ImageBank Il is a portable 100MB hard disk that provides high speed image file storage for use with Hasselblad digital backs Though discontinued some units are still currently available new and use
36. adata There are five modes See Preview Modes for details Browsing by IAA approval status You can set the camera to browse only images of one or more specific approval levels from a batch You can use this for example to review all of your red status shots to make sure you don t need them or to review all of your yellow status shots to decide whether they should be moved to green or red status When you use the browse filter you will not see images excluded by the filter but they are still there See next section IAA Instant Approval Architecture for complete details about how to check and set the browse filter When you browse using the navigator button you will only see images from the current batch To view another batch you must navigate to the media list by zooming and then selecting the appropriate batch You can select batches using just the and buttons while browsing images This method also enables you to select a batch as you zoom in from thumbnails to preview See Navigating Batches for complete details about this method See Navigating Batches for complete details about how to select the current batch 60 Instant Approva Architecture Photo Lyle Owerko Hasselblad Masters There are tvvo different actions con cerning the approval button Quickly clicking will change the status whereas pressing and holding will change the browse filter The default approval
37. age capabilities To format media 1 If you have more than one type of medium connected e g a compact flash card and ImageBant lI then start by select ing the medium you wish to format using the Storage item Delete of the main menu see also Selecting the Current Storage Format Batch Medium Default Appr Level 2 Select MENU gt STORAGE gt Format See also Navigating the Menu System for details about how to find this setting 3 Press the to open the Format Card dialog 4 You are now asked to confirm the operation e Joconfirm press the OK button This will carry out the for mat and delete all data on the current medium e Tocancel press the EXIT 45 5 You now return to the STORAGE menu Either move on to another setting by using the navigator button or press the menu EXIT button to exit the menu system You can also use the format command for the purpose of deleting all images on a disk This is sometimes faster than using the delete function but it is not as flexible because all data from all batches will always be erased Each time you get anew compact flash card it is recommended that you format it using the CFV as described below even if the CFV is already able to read it This will enable the CFV to use the card more efficiently The CFV is capable of formatting any type of medium connected to it including com pact flash cards When
38. ailable in chrome Please visit the Hasselblad website www hasselblad com for details of the com plete range of accessories and lenses There are a number of discontinued accessories for the V system on the used market but please check for compatibility 26 Technical specifications Camera type Design Viewfinder Film advance Flash control Tripod coupling External dimensions Weight Focusing screen 503CW camera body Single lens reflex camera with 6 x 6 cm 2 Va x 2 Va in max film size Interchangeable lenses film magazines viewfinders and focusing screens Mechanical with an aluminum alloy camera body shell cast in one piece Folding focusing hood interchangeable with reflex viewfinder prism viewfinders with or without built in light meter or magnifying hood Manual advance or motor driven with Winder CW Simultaneous shutter winding Winder CW winding time 1 05 s approx 0 8 frames sec in continuous mode TTL OTF metering ISO 64 4000 with flash strobe adaptors SCA390 for connection with flash strobe units from the SCA 300 systems Metering area within 40 mm diameter in the centre of the image area Ya in and 3 s in socket threads and base plate for quick coupling attachment Complete camera with Planar CFE 2 8 80 mm lens 193mm L x113mm W x110mm H 1620 g Excluding battery and CF card Hasselblad Acute Matte D focusing screen with sensor format markings Troubleshooting 5
39. archive Battery saver mode E In this mode the CFV is fully responsive so you can take pictures but the screen is not lit up thereby saving battery power You can enter the menu system while shooting in this mode which activates the screen until you exit the menu system again but the approval zoom and navigator buttons have no effect 53 You can save battery povver by turning dovvn the brightness and or contrast of the display using the Items on the MENU gt SETTINGS gt USER INTERFACE gt DISPLAY menu See Making Display Settings for details Full screen mode F In full screen mode you can browse your images at standard preview resolution without any distracting data surrounding them Because the current approval setting is not shown in full screen mode the approval button has no effect This will prevent you from accidentally assigning the wrong status without realizing it Overexposure indicator 1 Though the histogram shows you when some of your pixels are overexposed it does not tell you which ones In a shot with many bright areas it can be hard to know whether the key parts of your image are just bright or completely overexposed To help you find them the CFV can provide an overexposure indicator which shows precisely which areas of your shot are overexposed i e pixels that are at maximum brightness thereby eliminating details When enabled the overexposure indicator flashes the overexposed pixels f
40. below If you remove the magazine you can see the auxiliary shutter consisting of two blinds covering the rear opening of the camera body It protects the film from unwanted exposure as the lens shutter normally is open for focusing Warning mark 5 22 16 18a LI 5 a You will find an orangeline on the shutter speed scale above the 1 1 2 and 1 4s settings This is to warn you of possible exposure errors as detailed above The auxiliary shutter will terminate the exposure prematurely if you relax the pressure on the button too soon Listen to the buzzing sound of the delay escapement in the lens shutter and maintain the pressure on the release button until the sound stops 2 Exposure values 6 The aperture and shutter speed combination set opposite the central lens index determines the exposure Every combination of shutter speed aperture has an equivalent exposure value EV which you can read and set against the red EV index on the right hand side of the lens Interlocked shutter speed aperture 7 If you want to change the shutter speed or aperture while still keeping the same shutter speed aperture combination EV you can interlock the speed and aperture setting rings by holding down the interlock button which is on the right of the aperture scale When interlocked the rings move together increasing or decreasing the aperture to compensate for a decrease or increase of speed respectively Focusing and depth of fie
41. blad Masters File storage The CFV captures images as 3FR files see belovv These can be stored in three vvays Untethered Compact flash card mode In this mode the 503CWD and CFV act independently of other connections Images are tram stored on the internal removable compact flash card i CompactFlash e The main advantage with this mode is the freedom of cables and extra eguipment A5ves s e The main disadvantages with this mode in the field are the battery power capacity and the size ofthe card s holding capacity Please note that the recommended types of CF cards are Sandisk Extreme lll or Lexar Professional 133x Other cards will work but offer a reduced capture rate Tethered Studio mode This mode enables you to connect the 503CWD and CFV directly to a computer and to operate the system using Hasselblad Phocus software and store images on a computer hard disk e The main advantages with this mode are the almost limitless storage capacity and being able to work on the images with Hasselblad Phocus on a large screen e The main disadvantage with this mode is the lack of mobility to any great extent ImageBank II mode This mode applies to the use of the now discontinued ImageBank II portable hard disk See next page for details Capture destination The capture destination is the location to which new captures are saved and from which you can browse Choice is normally automatic but a manual selection is al
42. can be modified in many cases 30 Before you start Leave protective covers on as much as possible and avoid touching glass surfaces and inserting fingers into the camera body etc Please see belovv for items included vvith delivery An informational DVD is also included which contains amongst other things a copy of Phocus If anything is missing or seems faulty in any way then you should contact your Hasselblad dealer immediately Please keep purchase details and the warranty in a safe place Protective Case Adapter EL CompactFlash 45 MB s Cu Focusing screen 36x48 CF Flash card Grey cards m un Battery Pack F 570 CFV E wipes FireWire cable Battery Charger 8 4V CFV Exposure Cable 503 Flash output sync cable Exposure Cable EL Flash input sync cable 31 n K aa El ea En SS u J TEEN EINER Parts components amp control panel buttons The interface buttons are used for browsing images and navigating the menu system to make settings Two of the buttons located at the bottom right and left of the screen are given an on screen label that changes according to the current context For example the Approval button sets the approval rating when browsing images but becomes an OK button to confirm settings Lock safety button 1 Menu Menu Exit button 4 Prevents unintentional movement of back lock Opens and closes the menu system Also used for various other tasks Exit button for example as yo
43. come unmatched This can be determined by checking the magazine status indicator or by the winding crank status Parts amp components A Magazine slide J Film take up spool B Magazine status indicator K Grooved take up knob C Film holder key L Film clamp D Magazine slide holder M Film holder number E Film tab holder N Spoolclamp bar F Lock button 0 Film supply spool G Film winder crank P Film load index H Frame counter Q Film load index for Ilford black amp white film only Film advance indicator Attaching the magazine 1 2 3 Ensure that the magazine slide is fully inserted with the hinge towards the front of the cam era fig 1 and that the magazine status indicator is white fig 2 If the indicator is red then see Magazine status indicator below It is also advisable to have the camera fully wound Rest the magazine on the magazine supports making sure that the lugs A are properly engaged in the recesses B fig 3 Carefully swing the magazine towards the camera body and check that the camera s upper support hooks C fit into the slots D in the magazine Push the magazine gently but firmly against the hooks fig 3 while sliding the lock button 19 A to the right Release the button vvhen the magazine has made contact vvith the camera body and then push the button to the left to ensure that it has reached the locked position Remove the slide to positively lock the magazine to the
44. ct one of the five letters Then use the or EH button to step the currently selected letter up or down the alphabet until you have found the letter you want Continue working until you have set the name you want 4 Press the approve OK button to save the new batch with the name you selected 5 You now return to the BATCH menu Press the menu EXIT button to exit the menu system Browse The browse filter complements the instant approval system by enabling you to browse through images according to their approval status You have the following choices e All browses all of the images in the current batch regardless of their approval status This is the default e Red browses only red status images from the current batch These are images that you have marked for likely deletion You might browse these images to make sure you have not eliminated any usable images and or to find images that you can delete to make room for new shots Green browses only green status images from the current batch These are either new shots that did not trigger an ex posure warning or shots that you manually assigned to green after overriding an exposure warning Green amp Yellow browses green and yellow status images but does not show red status images These are probably images that you have either decided to keep or not yet checked for approval status For more information about using the instant approval system please see Using In
45. d from various sources As the item is no longer produced there is limited provision for it in the current firmware update for the latest CFV models This results in variations in use the main division being between the 16 39 Mpix models and the 50 Mpix models as they rely on different firmware configurations So more simply put if you use a 16 or 39 Mpix model the menu will show more information and allow more possibilities than the 50 Mpix model regarding any eventual ImageBank Il use Below is an overview of menu items and possibilities with the two general types of back See the later sections in this manual for further details regarding file copying etc Please note that as the ImageBank II is a discontinued product general support is no longer available from Hasselblad 50 Mpix models only Iso the 50 Mpix model menu ISO Browse Storage automatic an inserted CF Browse Settings Pe card will always override a Settings pr connected ImageBank Il EXIT MAIN MENU Kod FWDisk01 97 6 GB 505 images MENU MEDIA 16 86 Blue frame indicates which medium is selected py tol Bank Active batch only I B Connection 16 Mpix model choices Image format Copy to l Bank I B Connection Tilt sensor 39 Mpix model choices EXIT CUSTOM OPTIONS 115050 DAYLIGHT CARD ee 50 Mpix model choices Image format EXIT CUSTOMOPTIONS 44 Using compact flash memory cards Wh
46. d 5 Press OR to confirm the delete to exit without delete press All red amp yellow 6 images EXIT Are you sure 7 TI Delete From Card 6 You now return to the main menu Press the menu EXIT All 6images Are yousure No IA 70 button to exit the menu system Tip One way of working is to simply assign unwanted images as Red In this way you retain the option for a while of changing your mind later while allowing the system to automatically delete the unwanted images as the storage medium fills up ISO White Bal Browse Setting gt EXIT MAIN MENU Delete gt Batch gt Default Appr Level EXIT Format Card Are you sure EXIT OK HASSELBLAD Delete gt Format gt Batch gt Default Appr Level EXIT STORAGE 16 and 39 Mpix models only 71 FORMAT The CFV is only able to read and vvrite to media that have been formatted However new cards or disks sometimes arrive without any format ting or you might want to convert media that are currently using a format that the camera cannot read To format media 1 If you have more than one type of medium connected e g a compact flash card and ImageBank Il 16 Mpix only then start by selecting the medium you wish to format using the Storage item of the main menu see also Selecting the Current Storage Medium Select MENU gt STORAGE gt Format See also Navigating the Menu System for details about
47. d as follows Move the film speed selector on the camera so that is becomes approximately 12 3 f stop higher than the ISO setting on the CFV Therefore for example when the CFV is set at 50 ISO the film speed setting on the camera should read 160 ISO and so on Testing for the most suitable compensation that suits you is recommended See section on 503CW Viewfinder indicator in this manual for further details Studio flash strobe units when tethered to a desktop computer If the 503CVVD CFV is tethered to a computer that is connected to a regular electricity sup ply system as well as a studio flash strobe unit that is also connected to a regular electricity supply system generator system then make the following connections instead For your own Safety and to protect the electronics in the CFV please ensure you do this correctly a Connect the flash input sync cable from the sync contact PC connector on the lens to the flash sync IN terminal on the CFV b Connect the flash output sync cable from the flash sync OUT terminal on the CFV to a regular flash strobe sync cable that is connected to the unit CFV and Hasselblad 200 series cameras Connection to 200 series cameras depends on whether they are modified or not contact your local Hasselblad Service Center about modification TTL is also possible if the flash strobe unit allows See the appropriate camera manual for further details Please note the difference below
48. d service 89 Further reading 89 About this manual This manual describes how to work with Hasselblad 503CW 503CWD model cameras and Hasselblad CFV digital backs CFV 39 and the CFV 50 digital backs are the currently available models and are therefore reflected in this manual together with the current firmware update as of 09 2011 Please refer to previous manuals for details concerning older firmware versions The manual explains specific practical aspects of camera operation and control the menu system and suchlike details regarding these products It is assumed that reasonable levels of general analogue and digital photographic knowledge as well as computer skills are already acquired so these are not dealt with here Not all the images in this manual were taken with a Hasselblad 503CW CFV They are used for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to represent the image quality produced by a Hasselblad product Jens Karlsson David Jeffery and Ove Bengtson The Hasselblad 503CW is an extremely popular model from the 500 series Soon after it was launched it became the workhorse for so many photographers pro fessional and amateur alike It is an all rounder being as easy to use on location as in the studio There are many who prefer a more traditional design of camera while wishing to exploit the latest in technology and that is where the Hasselblad 503 CWD comes in It offers the best from both worlds mechanical and elec
49. date and time at which it was taken It is also used to label batches with the date on which each batch was created See note under General overview of digital back about keeping the internal battery charged to maintain Date amp Time settings This feature sets the Timeout 2 30 seconds on the display which behaves very much like a screen saver on a computer When the timeout is reached the display will be turned off but the CFV will still be running so it will immediately respond to a press of the buttons Note the difference between Display timeout and Power Down This feature also sets the level of Contrast on a scale of 1 10 on the display Usually you should leave this set to the default level of 5 however in some view ing environments and or with some types of images you may wish to increase or decrease this value A value of 10 provides maximum contrast a value of 0 provides no contrast a black screen You can also help save battery power by using a low value here This feature also sets the Brightness on a scale of 1 10 on the display This sets the brightness shown on the screen Usually you should leave this set to the default level of 5 however in some viewing environments and or with some types of images you may wish to increase or decrease this value A value of 10 provides maximum brightness a value of 0 provides minimal brightness You can also help save battery power by using a low value here 74
50. e Please 903 SWC see special note beside the SWC section in 905 SWC this manual No Exposure cable required except for long exposures Modified 202FA 203 FE 205 TCC 205 FCC With F type lenses and CF type lenses at F mode setting 555 ELD 500 EL ELM 500 553 ELX Battery adapter required for portable use Exposure cable 503 CW Exposure 05 m required for Phocus control cable required Winder CW i of 503CW Winder CW for control from Phocus NOTE only these cam eras combinations can be controlled from Phocus 500 EL ELM for Phocus control of EL ELM n and El X use Exposure Cable EL reguired 500 553 ELX Battery adapter reguired for portable use CFV digital back 2000 FC FCM 2003 FCW 201 F 203 FE 205 TCC FCC VVith C type lenses Exposure C mode setting cable always required FlexBody Note ArcBody Not recommended for critical use For exposures longer than 1 8 second use the sup plied Flash input Any view camera sync cable dc ae with Hasselblad V e sync cable i nn appe to all system adapter combinations 76 Exposure Cable 503 Hasselblad 503CW plus winder CW Adapter EL All Hasselblad EL models IVA SI Exposure Cable EL All Hasselblad EL models except ELD The exposure time set on the CFV sets the maximum length of exposure The default set ting is 1 8 sec and this is the setting that
51. e IR filter at a distance of 10 15 cm 4 5 inches so that the fluid is applied onto the filter as a thin even haze 1 2 sprays are enough If you apply too little the fluid will start to dry up before you start wiping the filter As an alternative you can spray the fluid onto the tissue first and then apply it to the filter as you wipe it 2 Fold the tissue several times to match the width of the IR filter using two or three tis sues at a time if necessary glossy side facing outward 3 Using two or three fingers wipe the entire surface evenly only once Do not wipe the same area twice with the same tissue Cleaning the housings If the camera becomes dirty clean it with a soft clean cloth lightly moistened with water only Do not use any other solvents and do not allow water to seep in the openings 86 9 Appendix Photo Mark Holthusen Hasselblad Masters Technical specifications Sensor size Sensor dimensions Lens factor with V camera 4 GB CF card holds Capture rate ISO speed range Longest shutter speed Shooting mode Multi shot upgrade File format Image storage Software Color definition Dynamic range Color management DAC digital lens correction Color display IR filter Battery power IAA Instant Approval Architecture Histogram analysis Acoustic feedback Computer support Host connection Operating temperature Weight Dimensions Camera support CFV 16 Mpixels
52. e and Settings menu structure overview 150100 DAYLIGHT CARD Format Batch Default Appr Level EXIT STORAGE KIR 150 White Bal Browse Storage Pr Settings Dr EXIT MAINMENU OU HASSELBLAD lt a Camera About gt Default Custom Options EXIT SETTINGS Here you can see where some of the main screens are situated with regard to each other Accessing them is just a matter of tracing along the paths using the Navigation button Delete 1 image n EXIT 10007722 12 Cu Are you sure EXIT OK Create New Batch Name EXIT OK Volume Exposure Warning EXIT SOUND sss Language Power Down Year oo Mark Overexp Month Sound gt Day Date amp Time P area Hour Minute EXIT USERINTERFACE 888 EXIT DATE amp TIME sss Body Exposure Time Timeout i q ENS Brightness EXIT CAMERA me Are lt EXIT DISPLAY ss Capture Seq Initial delay Delay Count Default Reset to default settings EXIT OR Image format Copy to l Bank Copy to l Bank Tilt sensor I B Connection I B Connection Tilt sensor EXIT CUSTOMOPTIONS SSS EXIT cUsTOMOPTIONS 888 EXIT CUSTOMOPTIONS SSS This screen will vary according to model see later section for details You can revert by either pressing the Navigation button in the opposite direction or the Menu Exit button 41 2 Getting Started Photo Mark Holthusen Hassel
53. e exposure setting is 1 60 second at f 11 The orange F setting is used only when the lens is attached to a Hasselblad camera in the 200 or 2000 series with a focal plane shutter The operation of the diaphragm is not affected The F setting can only be engaged disengaged when the orange lever is pressed If the F setting is used exposure errors will occur because the shutter remains open Attaching the lens 2 3 Make sure that both camera and lens are fully wound Illustration 2 shows the correct re lationship between the drive shaft the lens drive coupling and their indexes If the lens is not wound you can insert a small coin or similar in the coupling slot and rotate it clockwise until it locks about 4 5 of a turn When you have aligned the red index on the lens with the one on the camera illus 3 the lens will drop easily into the bayonet fitting You can then rotate it clockwise until it stops with a faint click as the lens catch locks it in place 13 Removing the lens 4 Depress the lens release button and rotate the lens counter cloclavise until it stops and lift it out of the mount Exposure As a general rule for all shutter soeed settings except B you should keep the release button depressed until the lens shutter has opened and closed fully This is especially important at shutter speeds from Is to I 4s as the auxiliary shutter remains open only when the but ton is kept depressed see also Warning Mark
54. ed shutter speed aperture Focusing and depth of field Depth of field preview Pre release and cable release Flash strobe synchronization The Viewfinder System 16 Changing the focusing hood or viewfinder 17 Changing the magnifier Changing the focusing screen Film Magazines Parts amp components Previews Preview modes Batches amp browsing Batches Current batch Creating a new batch Browse Basic image browsing Navigating batches Browsing batches Thumbnail views Viewing modes IAA Using Instant Approval Architecture Standard Instant Approval workflow Default approval status Browsing by approval status Delete Format Copy Deleting single images Deleting by Approval status Deleting several images from a batch Deleting several images from a CF card Copy Format 3 17 17 18 19 51 52 55 56 56 57 57 58 59 60 60 60 61 62 62 64 65 66 67 68 69 71 71 N E 8 Ne Attaching and removing 19 20 Magazine status indicator 20 Film loading 20 Film tab holder 21 Film plane position 21 Double exposure 21 Flash strobe with film 21 Setting film speed for TTL OTF flash 22 Viewfinder indicator 22 Flash adaptor 22 Infrared film 22 Accessories 24 Rear cover MultiControl 25 Technical Specifications 27 Troubleshooting 27 Settings 72 User interface 74 Camera 75 About 82 Custom options 83 Cleaning 85 Appendix 87 Technical specifications 88 Equipment care an
55. efore placed at the top level of the menu for quick and easy access They are also shown on screen in most preview modes so you can easily keep an eye on them as you work ISO The CFV can be set to the desired rating according to requirements Note however that the natural sensitivity of the sensor is ISO 50 so you will get best results with this setting if the light conditions allow Higher ISO settings result in progressively noisier images To set the ISO 1 Select the MENU gt ISO item This is the top item of the top menu so it will be selected by default when you enter the menu system 2 Use the amp or amp button to step through the available ISO settings until the setting you want is shown 3 Either move on to another setting by using the navigator but ton or press the menu button to exit the menu system and keep your setting White balance Grey Balance There are several ways to make a white grey balance adjustment When untethered on location you might prefer to make a quick preset adjustment setting at the same time that you check the ISO and Media settings Tethered in the studio you might prefer to take the first shot of a grey scale and make the adjustment in Phocus for that session To select a preset white balance 1 Press the MENU button on the CFV 2 Use A and V to select the White Bal sub menu 3 Use the amp or amp button to step through the available choices until the one you
56. elected images by Approval Level from a SELECTED BATCH 150100 DAYLIGHT CARD EE O9SHASBL 09 07 09 0 EN N Delete From 965HASBL M 997UNO__ 04 28 0 omia knit mm 998DU0__ 04 28 0 MM 999TRES 10 04 28 0 Allred 0 images N Are you sure No OO MENU BATCHE Delete From 965HASBL Allred amp yellow 6 images Are you sure N TI ISO f ra i White Bal er AllRed gt Browse All Red 8 Yellow Batch All I gt Default Appr Level EXIT MAINMENU EXIT STORAGE ELETE Al 6images Are you sure IH Deleting several images from a batch To delete severalimages atthe same time from a selected batch EE Ep no 1 From a single image preview display repeatedly press the Ed ar button until you reach the Batch list I dl 2 Usethe button to select the desired batch KN 3 Press the Ed button to open the Batch then select MENU gt STORAGE gt Delete 4 Use to enter the Delete submenu or use shortcut 6 Use the El or Ed button to select A This image deletes the current image only mean X B All red in batch deletes all red images in the current er Darin batch vasseiotao ta C All yellow red in batch deletes all yellow and red Jr images in the current batch D Allin batch deletes all images in the current batch 7 Press OK to confirm the delete to exit without delete press EXIT 8 You now return to the main menu Press the menu EXIT butt
57. en shooting to a compact flash card the CFV is completely self contained No additional wires or connectors need to be attached Lossless compression is applied to the images so the actual size of each capture can vary thereby affecting the total number of shots you can fit on a card It is good practice to regularly reformat CF cards This is a quick and easy process with the CFV see under Format Inserting a card 1 Open the CF card door to reveal the CF slot 2 Hold the CF card so that the connector holes face into the slot with the brand label facing in the same direction as the preview screen Gently press the card into the slot If you encounter resistance it might be because you are hold ing the card backwards or upside down When the card is completely inserted swing the door shut again Removing a card 1 With the CF card door open press gently on the card removal button 1a and then release it It will now extend out from its original position as in the illustration 1b 2 Push firmly on the card removal button 2a to eject the card for removal 2b Formatting CF cards and other media a The CFV is only able to read and write to cards and disks that have White Bal been formatted which is easily achievable with a CFV Although a older cards or cards used for other purposes should be formatted Settings gt it is also advisable to format new cards to increase security and file EXIT stor
58. ens sync contact via the flash sync cable to ensure correct syncronisation FireWire connector 19 Allows the connection to a computer The CFV requires an 800 con necter whereas the computer can be either an 800 or 400 Battery retaining catch 20 Ensures secure mounting of battery CF card slot cover 21 Protects card slot Winder EL terminal 22 Terminal for connection to a Hasselblad CW winder or Hasselblad EL model camera body Requires the camera sync cable supplied Digital back support slots 23 Accepts digital back magazine support hooks on camera body IMPORTANT Never attempt to remove the glass IR filter you will probably ruin the sensor if you do so When you attach or remove the CFV be very careful not to touch or scratch the glass IR filter surface See the Cleaning section for details Always attach the protective cover for transportation or storage 33 Battery attachment removal As with all mobile digital products it is essential that you maintain a check on battery condition It is recommended that you have a fully charged reserve battery with you at all times when not tethered to a computer The Battery Pack F 570 CFV 3051094 is the recommended power source for the Hasselblad 503CWD and Hasselblad CFV all models It is a rechargeable and environmentally approved Li ion type Battery Charger 8 4V CFV The Battery Charger 8 4V CFV 3051092 is designed for use with
59. eping an eye on the file name and or colored dot as you browse your images at the single image four thumbnail or nine thumbnail level you can easily see the current ap proval status of each of them To change the approval status of the currently displayed selected image simply press the approval button until the desired approval status is shown Changing the IAA approval status of individual captures Press the approve button to change the status of the currently selected image You can set the CFV to filter by approval status as you browse which means that some images may be hidden though they are still there See Browsing by Approval Status for details about how to work with the filter Be careful when assigning red status because red images may be deleted if the CF card becomes full 63 If you set Approval to Auto all images will be stored as Green if judged as correct and Yellow if judged as doubtful No im ages are ever stored as Red automatically Default approval status By default the system assigns an initial approval status for each NA new shot based on an analysis of the distribution of exposure levels White Bal However you might choose instead to override this system and have Browse i Dr all new shots assigned either as green or yellow regardless of the Settings gt exposure analysis results A typical strategy could be to assign all shots to yellow and then review all of the shot
60. ery and the battery itself is then attached to the adapter as in the illustration ELX For use with 500EL ELM and 500 553ELX models Make an ELX setting The Exposure Cable EL supplied should be connected All exposures times including the B setting function correctly without having to alter the Exposure Time setting Rapid sequence shots are not possible Use the Adapter EL supplied to provide the necesssary extension beyond the motor housing of the EL models for battery attachment It is attached to the CFV in the same manner as a battery and the battery itself is then attached to the adapter as in the illustration Pinhole For use with lenses cameras with no shutter Intended primarily for use in a studio environ ment where complete darkness can be achieved and exposures made accordingly also useful for light painting In this mode the CFV uses the exposure time as well as other required stages in a capture sequence set in the Capture Sequence dialog The CFV can be triggered either via the START MENU EXIT button or from Phocus see later section for full description of Capture Sequence settings procedure 77 Although the 903SWC and 905SWC models work in conjunction with a CFV the combination is not recommended for critical work The Biogon 38 lens was designed for film use where the unusually close prox imity of the lens to the film plane was of no consequence However digital sensors and their
61. ethered to a computer you can remotely make captures using Phocus see the separate Phocus manual for further details As the CFV is a purely electronic device attention to power supply is vital When working untethered it is therefore important to plan battery loading battery replacement to ensure continued workflow Likewise image storage is limited and appropriate steps should also be taken when planning a shoot When attaching and removing the CFV pay particular attention to the image sensor area The sensor itself is covered and protected by a glass IR filter but take great care when handling If you need to clean the filter see later section for specific details When storing separated from the camera always ensure you have replaced the protective cover If you scratch or mark the filter in any way it will show up on every shot Replacements are expensive so treat the glass surface with at least as much care as you would a lens The sensor itself is not accessible for any kind of cleaning or maintenance by a user Do not attempt any such action as you will almost certainly damage it irreparably As is the case with all electronic devices pay extra care when working in damp environments and avoid damp conditions for storage In keeping with Hasselblad s modular design philosophy the CFV is an independent com ponent In this way it can be used with view large format cameras to optimize its use see later section for details Wi
62. ettings White Bal Browse Storage gt EXIT MAIN MENU User Interface Language Power Down Camera gt Mark 0 N About gt si xen Default T Pes lt Custom Options ate me Display EXIT SETTINGS EXIT USERINTERFACE 73 Sprache Langue o Lingua oo Idioma I Er van oo Ell eo Power Down o0 Power Down o Mark Overexp Mark Overexp Volume Key Click Exposure Warning Exposure Warning o0 SOUND Year Month eo Month Day Hour Minute Hour LH Minute o0 EXIT DATE amp TIME Timeout Contrast Brightness DISPLAY Language Power Down Mark Overexp Sound Date amp Time Display gt EXIT USER INTERFACE Language Power Down Mark Overexp Sound gt Date amp Time gt Display EXIT USER INTERFACE Language Power Down Sound Date amp Time Display EXIT USER INTERFACE Volume oo Key Click Exposure Warning SOUND Year Month Day Hour Minute EXIT DATE amp TIME Timeout Contrast Brightness EXIT DISPLAY Tip To conserve battery power change the Time Out and Power Down settings MENU gt SETTINGS gt User Interface By altering the User Interface settings you can control the way the CFV interacts to suit you and your preferred way of working It also includes date and time settings USER INTERFACE menu items The user interface menu includes both
63. he 503 CVV 503 CVVD via the PC flash strobe terminal on the lens for manually controlled flash exposure vvith flash sync speeds are up to 1 5005 Automatic flash control or dedicated flash is provided by the camera s built in flash sensor and electronics TTL OTF that measure the light reflected from the central portion ofthe film a circle with a diameter of 40 mm The metering system is connected to a selector for setting film speed When an SCA 300 compatible flash strobe unit is connected through an SCA390 flash strobe adaptor the system controls the flash strobe unit and cuts off the flash when the exposure is correct Under the left hand edge of the focusing screen an indicator light shows when the flash is ready to be operated and also confirms if the flash output was sufficient to give a correct exposure The flash strobe unit powers the camera s electronics and also the flash strobe adaptor when that is used Setting the film speed for TTL OTF flash The film speed is set via the ISO selector This is marked in ISO ASA settings from 64 4000 Note that certain films require compensation due to differences in reflective properties of various emulsions In these instances the compensation can be made by changing the film speed selector setting The amount of compensation has to be determined by experiment Alternatively you can replace the magazine with the Rear cover MultiControl for a few test exposures The grey surface acts as a
64. he front panel Try to memorize these quick actions to save time and effort later To set the browse filter Press and hold until your preferred filter is indicated a See Using Instant Approval Architecture for full details To toggle the over Press and hold a until the display exposure indicator begins to flash or stops flashing its overexposed areas See Overexposure Indicator for full details To delete images Select the target image and then press and hold v until the delete dia log opens See MENU gt Delete for full details 50 3 Previews Photo Mark Zibert Hasselblad Masters Preview BD setting The standard preview display is the one shown Display aan when you first turn on the camera and is prob ably the view you will use most often It features a MAA ntstoragemedtum previevv of your most recent shot and basic infor mation about the settings and the image itself Several other display modes are also available including histogram capture details full screen and battery saver Please see Preview Modes for details Furthermore the display enables you to navigate a ee U Approval status and the menu system and make camera settings see browse filter setting Working with the Menus for details Storage capacity Image file name Captures remaining Preview Modes You can cycle through all the available preview modes by pressing the View Mode button Full screen prev
65. he lens laterally reversed image It is easily interchangeable with alternative viewfinders including the prism finders which produce a laterally corrected image Please see Accessories for further details about prism finders Photo Lyle Owerko Hasselblad Masters P Sensor format markings on the 36x49 screen of cleaning fluid Do not immerse the screen in water or use any kind The focusing hood on the standard viewfinder has a built in 4 5x magnifier for accurate focusing and this can easily be changed to suit individual eyesight The 503CW is equipped with an Acute Matte D focusing screen which produces an exceptionally bright and sharp image The markings in dicate the format of the sensor for correct composition with digital capture The Hasselblad system offers a range of alternative screens for various specific applications each item easily and quickly interchangeable without the need for special tools or facilities Changing the focusing hood or viewfinder 1 To remove the focusing hood so as to attach any other viewfinder in the present Hasselblad system please note the PM90 is compatible with film magazines only due to its shape proceed as follows 1 Detach the digital back 2 Fold down the focusing hood to protect it from damage and remove it by sliding it to the rear in its guide slots 3 Slide the replacement viewfinder into the slots and push it forward until it stops When f
66. hecked on the focusing screen The diaphragm can be stopped down to the preset aperture from its normally wide open position simply by push ing the depth of field preview lever downwards until it locks To reopen the diaphragm depress the lower part of the lever Pre release and cable release 10 Considerable efforts have been made to reduce camera vibrations caused by moving parts in the exposure sequence However if you wish to avoid these vibrations completely you can pre release the mechanism by pushing the pre release button upwards This causes the following sequence 1 The mirror folds up 2 The shutter closes and remains closed 3 The diaphragm closes to its preset aperture 4 The auxiliary shutter opens When you subsequently press the release button only the shutter then operates at the preset speed As shown in the illustration you can also attach a cable release to further reduce vibrations Flash strobe synchronization 11 The C series lenses have built in leaf shutters with speeds from 1s to 1 500s and B Flash synchronization occurs at full shutter opening via the PC flash strobe terminal Suitable electronic flash strobe units can be used at all shutter soeeds from 1s to 1 500s as well as B Please see under Flash the sections on the use of a Hasselblad Flash adapter SCA 390 15 503 cv A Viewfinder System The 503CW 503CWD is supplied with a light compact and foldable viewfinder providing a through t
67. hered operation tools like overlay masking help bring productivity to advanced set composition Phocus processes the raw 3FR files generated by the Hasselblad 503CWD and CFV It runs na tively on both Macintosh and Windows platforms and is licensed to allow you to provide free copies for all your co workers and production partners 3FR format In order to incorporate the unique HNCS feature we have developed a custom Hasselblad raw file format called 3F RAW 3FR The new 3FR file format is designed to ensure that images captured on Hasselblad digital products are quickly effectively and safely stored on the avail able media This file format includes lossless image compression which reduces the required storage space by 33 The 3FR file defines the colors in the Hasselblad RBG color space with its out of the box quality and used in conjunction with Phocus it removes both the need for experimenting with different color profiles to obtain optimal colors and the need for selective color corrections Unique Hasselblad Natural Color Solution In the past color management solutions have imposed limitations on professional digital pho tographers because of the need to choose a specific color profile to suit a specific job in order to capture various skin tones metals fabrics flowers etc Hasselblad has helped solve this dilemma with the development of a single powerful color profile to be used with its Phocus imaging software Working with the
68. how to find this setting N W Press the to open the Format Card dialog R You are now asked to confirm the operation To confirm press the OK button This will carry out the for mat and delete all data on the CF card To cancel press the EXIT You now return to the STORAGE menu Either move on to another setting by using the navigator button or press the menu EXIT button to exit the menu system n Each time you get a new compact flash card it is recommended that you format it using the CFV as described below even if the CFV is already able to read it This will enable the CFV to use the card more efficiently The CFV is capable of formatting any type of medium connected to it including compact flash cards When you do this you will erase all data contained on the target medium Tip You can also use the format command for the purpose of deleting all images ona disk This is sometimes faster than using the delete function but it is not as flexible because all data from all batches will always be erased COPY 16 and 39 Mpix only Files can be copied to an ImageBanlell to free up space on a CF card All batches and files remain on the card until deleted To copy files With an ImageBant ll attached to the camera by a FireWire cable and turned on 1 Navigate MENU gt STORAGE gt COPY 2 Press the button to initiate the copy process Settings Navigating the USER INTERFACE s
69. ia 3 Use the amp or amp button to choose 4 Either move on to another setting by using the navigator but ton or press the menu button to exit the menu system and keep your setting B4515139 1001 88 SSELB You can select media using just the amp and GB buttons while browsing images This method also enables you to select a batch as youzoom in from media to batch to thumbnails to preview See Navigating Media and Batches for complete details about this method 49 Brovvse Browse allows you to filter capture previews according to their IAA rating when viewing captures To start with it might be easier to select ALL until you get into the habit of rating individual captures EERE GEC RE ES See later section for full details about IAA rating To select a Browse setting 1 Press the MENU button 2 Select Browse 3 Use the amp or amp button to choose in this case All 4 Either move on to another setting by using the navigator but ton or press the menu button to exit the menu system and keep your setting EEE EXIT HASS ELBLAD Storage Settings Be n CFV _ Browse J a ee Browse Green TJ White Bal Browse Browse Green amp yellow OO Storage gt Settings gt Browse EE _ Browse EXIT Shortcuts To help you work faster the CFV provides shortcuts to some of the most commonly used menu commands that do not otherwise have a dedi cated button on t
70. iew mode Histogram mode Aperture Shutter Meter Prog Battery saver mode Histogram and full details mode Preview Modes Choosing the Preview mode Use the View Mode button to cycle through the available preview modes which are e Standard preview Shows a preview image surrounded by a display of a few important settings Note that the information covers some of the image Go to Full screen mode to see whole image e Histogram Shows a preview image overlaid with a histogram View Mode button e Histogram and full details Shows a preview image overlaid with both a histogram and camera setting details 52 The histogram is only an indicator that should be interpreted there are situations in which a doubttul histo gram will match an exposure that is very good for the intended effect and vice versa e Battery saver Turns off the screen but you can still use the menus and take pictures e Full screen preview Shows the preview only with no frame or settings information Regardless of the current mode if you zoom in on the image or zoom out to the thumbnails the display reverts to showing the standard preview frame which shows information about the current image and camera settings around the edges When you return to the standard zoom level however you will then also return to your last selected preview mode The display also operates in menu mode which does not show a preview but enab
71. iew view as illustrated here then you pass through the following views to get there single image preview gt four thumbnail view gt nine thumbnail view gt batch list as in fig 2 2 Each batch appears as a folder icon with a name and the date on which it was cre ated You can read the number of shots that are stored in each batch Use A and V to highlight the batch you wish to view 3 The currently selected batch shows a blue border 4 Press the zoom in GB button to zoom in on the currently highlighted batch The nine thumbnail view of your selected batch now appears Thumbnail views Preview thumbnails are small versions of each preview sized to fit either four or nine images on the screen at once Use them to get an overview of your work so far and to help find specific shots To see the thumbnails start with the standard preview display and press the zoom out button once to see four thumbnails or twice to see nine see illustration in this chapter When viewing thumbnails the selected image shows a blue border When an image is selected you can zoom in on it using the zoom in button or delete it using MAIN MENU gt STORAGE gt Delete see also MAIN MENU gt STORAGE gt Delete for a detailed procedure Use A and Y to scroll the thumbnails when you have more shots than can be shown Viewing modes Various amounts of information can be displayed when viewing previews This ranges from histograms to a set of met
72. index 35 Dedicated flash strobe connector 36 Lens drive shaft 37 Camera support 38 Quick coupling plate 39 Tripod threads 1 4 amp 3 8 40 Digital back magazine supports 41 Digital back support slots 42 Battery release catch 43 Battery support lugs 8 44 Battery contacts 45 Battery not supplied 46 Ready light indicator 47 Navigation button 48 Busy light indicator 49 Instant Approval button 50 Zoom out Value change button 51 Zoom in Value change button 52 Display 53 Display button 54 Menu button 55 ON OFF button 56 Flash sync OUT terminal 57 Flash sync IN terminal 58 Firewire 800 socket 59 Ventilator gt Photo Bang Peng Hasselblad Masters 503 cv amera Body This section describes the basic operations Follow the instructions step by step to avoid damaging the equip ment Check that the winding crank on the right hand side of the camera is locked thus ensuring that the camera is fully wound If the crank is not locked rotate it clockwise until it does lock thereby winding the camera Front protective cover 1 Alvvays fit the front protective cover vvhen no lens is attached to protect the mirror and interior Attach the cover as you vvould a lens see belovv To remove turn the cover bayonet fitting in the direction of the arrow and lift it out Rear cover MultiControl 2 Always fit the rear cover MultiControl when no back is attached to p
73. ing on the menu Zoom out button SELECTION button 13 Zoom out button to make the view smaller for the pre view image You can continue to zoom out to view several small images at once and finally to view and select batches and media Also acts as a selection button for value setting on the menu Instant Approval OK button 14 CD This button steps through the three approval levels thereby assigning an approval status to the image cur rently displayed or selected in the preview screen part of the Instant Approval Architecture system The color coding is based on the traffic signal convention of green amber yellow and red Also acts as a confirmation button OK button for some types of menu operations such as deleting images indicated by a label beside the button on the preview screen Navigation button 15 A four way rocker button enabling you to step through preview images and navigate the menu system To use it press the side of the button that corresponds to what you wish to do e g move up left right or down Ventilator 16 Ensures the processor is kept cool Flash sync IN terminal 17 Used when working with studio strobe flash units Allows connec tion to the unit via the flash sync protector cable to ensure correct syncronisation as well as providing protection for the CFV Flash sync OUT terminal 18 Used when working with studio strobe flash units Allows con nection to the l
74. ireWire port on the computer You will not need to attach a battery with a FireWire connection ON OFF button With a fully charged battery fitted keep the ON OFF button depressed for at least two seconds This time delay helps prevent unintentionally turning the CFV on A Hasselblad logo splash screen will appear on the display followed by an audible signal This signifies that the CFV has beeen activated The CFV will enter standby mode after the preset time to save the battery Keep the ON OFF button depressed again to turn the CFV off An audible signal will be heard again to confirm this If it appears that you have to press the button twice to turn it off it is because the CFV has already entered standby mode However you will not need to use this button with a FireWire connection as the active mode is instigated automatically The splash screen appears but no audible signal is heard from the CFV There may be an audible signal generated by the computer however Removing the FireWire connection turns the CFV off immediately also without an audible signal from the CFV Battery warning 3 A warning on the display fig 6 appears as a flashing yellow icon in the top right of the Camera battery screen signifying that the battery should be charged or changed as soon as possible The warning warning icon will also appear with a FireWire connection and will in addition turn red to signify that the camera battery is completely e
75. ld 8 The focusing ring is closest to the camera body It has a knurled rubber grip and engraved distance scales in feet and metres Focus the lens by rotating the focusing ring until you obtain a sharp image of the subject in the viewfinder The distance between the subject and the film plane is read off the focusing ring s distance scale opposite the central lens index Objects closer or further away than the selected distance will be sharp within certain limits The limits of this field of sharp focus depth of field vary with the aperture The depth of field available at any given aperture can be read off the depth of field scale on both sides of the central index As an example the illustration indicates how to read the depth of field scale at an aperture of f 11 The depth of field will in this case range from ca 6 metres to infinity See section Film Magazines for information about using infrared film For exposure times longer than 1 8 sec when shooting digitally connect the Flash sync input cable supplied between the PC socket flash strobe sync contact on the lens and the Flash sync IN terminal on the CFV This eliminates any conflict between the shutter setting and the CFV time out setting You can only remove a lens when the camera is fully wound and not In the pre released mode see Pre release and cable release 14 Depth of field preview 9 Depth of field can be visually c
76. les you to make sensor unit settings To enter menu mode press the menu button See Menu Items for details Histogram Mode A B C The histogram provides a graph thatindicates 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 your exposure A well exposed shot usually has a full range of levels while under and overexposed shots tend to show levels concentrated at the left or right part of the scale respectively Underexposure A A histogram that is concentrated on the left with few pixels elsewhere indicates a likely underexposure Many details will be lost in the shadows Even exposure B A histogram display that is spread across the full range indicates a likely good exposure There may still be a few pixels at the extremes indicating a few spectral highlights and saturated shadows but this is often normal in a good exposure Overexposure C A histogram that is concentrated on the right with few pixels elsewhere indicates a likely overexposure Many details will be lost in the highlights Full details mode D In full details mode you can read a complete list of camera settings plus see the histogram and in the background a darkened preview of the image The camera setting details are stored with the image so you can refer to them using Phocus even after you have loaded the image to your computer and stored it in your
77. lling other cameras uninten tionally However one IR Remote control can control several cameras at the same time if desired As the winder is set close to the camera body it produces stability and balance for optimum hand held efficiency Requires an Exposure Cable 503 when used with a CFV See MENU gt SETTINGS gt Camera for use Tripod quick coupling The coupling plate on the bottom of the camera body has both a 1 4 in and a 3 8 in tripod thread It also fits the useful and reliable Hasselblad Tripod Quick Coupling 3043326 This facilitates rapid and repeatedly accurate attachment and removal of the camera from a tripod or support Professional lens shade The Proshade 6093T 3040739 provides the ultimate in flare and stray light reduction It is particularly useful if you have a number of lenses as it fits virtually all lenses in the range It is supplied with a Proshade mask 6093 250 3040312 which provides further control for longer lenses when the Proshade is fully extended The Proshade also functions as a gelatine filter holder Close up accessories Four fully automatic extension tubes are available for close up work With the exception of Extension tube 8 which cannot be connected directly to the 200 series cameras they also feature a data bus coupling to transfer data from the lens to the exposure metering system of the camera Film magazine The Magazine A12 produces 12 frames with 120 film 6x6 cm and is av
78. llow browses green and yellow status images but does not show red status images These are probably images that you have either decided to keep or not yet checked for approval status There are many ways to make use of this feature For example e Setthefiltertoshow only yellow images Then step through each image and decide whether any of them should be promoted to green or demoted red e Ifyou are running out of space set the filter to show only red images and then step through to find shots you can delete e Set the filter to show only green images Then step through to make sure you have at least one good example of each shot that you need There are two ways to set the browse filter Either use the Browse filter shortcut or 1 Choose MAIN MENU gt Browse The current setting is dis played here 2 Use the zoom ll or Ed button to step through the filter options described above until you have selected the filter you wish to use 3 Press the menu button to exit the menu system and keep the setting The appearance of the Empty Browse Filter message signifies that there are no images with that particular approval status Tip You can also delete images by approval status See following section for details 65 Delete Format Copy Photo Joao Carlos Hasselblad Masters The Storage menu provides items for working with storage management and file deletion White Bal Browse Storage gt
79. lows Show all Capture file name Show green and yellow only File names are prefixed by a letter to repre sent the current approval status This letter will change if the status is changed In this example the capture is green so therefore the file name starts with A Show green only Show yellow only Show red only The coding is as follows GREEN files start with A YELLOW files start with B RED files start with C Current approval status A coloured dot represents the current approval status The colour will change if the status is changed Standard Instant Approval workflow The standard method of working with the Instant Approval Architecture is as follows 1 Take a shot 2 The camera analyses the shot to find out if it seems to be over or underexposed If it suspects a problem it does the following e provides audio feedback if this option has been chosen by making a warning sound which immediately alerts you to a possible problem even ifyou are not looking at the screen The warning sound is a rapid string of notes going up the musical scale if the image is judged as overexposed or conversely a rapid string of notes going down the musical scale if the image is judged as underexposed e downgrades the approval status to yellow if Approval is set to Auto 62 When the CF card is full red status images will be deleted one at a time to make room for new shots You can continue shooti
80. ly be removed when the camera is fully wound 10 Winding crank 6 7 The winding crank can be removed Push the catch lever downwards while rotating the crank counter clockwise and pull the crank straight out from the shaft To attach it align the small triangular index mark against the red dot on the camera body Keep the crank pushed against the camera while turning it clockwise until the larger triangular mark is aligned with the red dot where it will click into position Accessory rail 8 The camera has an accessory rail on the left hand side for the spirit level and the adjustable flash shoe for small flash units Strap attachment and removal 9 10 11 Place the main body of the strap clip over one of the camera s strap lugs Press the tip of the clip towards the camera while pulling back on the strap so that the clip slides over the lug and locks into position To remove the strap lift the clip locking plate high enough to be able pass over the camera lug Slide the clip in the direction away from the strap until it is free 11 Photo Alexandfelix Hasselblad Masters 503 cv 3 Lenses The 503CW 503CWD is compatible with lenses that have an integral leaf shutter namely all C series lenses CFi CFE lenses are the latest developments and are mentioned and illus trated here as the conventional choice C CF and CB lenses although differing in specification and appearance to CFi CFE lenses are operated in a
81. ments of previous models they feature improve ments and some differences in design This means that certain older and now discontinued acces sories cannot be used and any forced attempt at mounting them may damage your eguipment so please check carefully before trying For example the PM PME 90 viewfinders and the ArcBody are not compatible with the CFV 39 or CFV 50 for different reasons but are both compatible with film magazine use For complete and up to date information please visit our website www hasselblad com The following list is just a selection some are discontinued but may still be available Viewfinders A prism viewfinder with a 45 viewing angle that provides an un reversed 2 5X magnified focusing screen image The large eyepiece especially suitable for users with eyeglasses has a diopter adjustment range of 2 to 1 diopters 25 EXTENSION 32 HASSELBLAD Winder CW The Winder CW is a compact economically designed unit providing not only a motor drive facility but also a comfortable and robust grip It features single exposure continuous exposure as well as multi exposure modes Remote control is achieved by a simple release cord or by the unique infrared transmitter the Hasselblad IR Remote control Both provide considerable freedom with the IR Remote control offering an extra remote mode choice facility Each winder is governed by a unique code from the IR Remote control so there is no risk of contro
82. n 18 grey card to provide a well balanced starting point for exposures Please refer to your flash strobe unit s operating instructions for more information about other functions when using an automatic flash light metering that conforms to System SCA flash strobe photography with flash sensors or with non automatic flash strobe units Viewfinder indicator 16 Flash strobe operation and flash battery check are indicated by a red light located under the left edge of the focusing screen It is operative only when a dedicated flash strobe is connected to the TTL socket It indicates three separate states as described below Ready signal A steady red light indicates that the flash strobe unit is charged and ready to be fired Absence of any signal indicates the need for fresh batteries Confirmation signal A flashing red light occurring for just over a second immediately after exposure confirms that the light output was sufficient for a proper exposure Itthen remains dark until the flash strobe unit has recharged The steady red light will then reappear indicating opera tive status again The time of reappearance however may vary according to the condition of the batteries No result signal Absence of the flashing confirmation signal after exposure indicates that the flash emitted was not sufficient for correct exposure The aperture must then be opened more or the flash distance to the subject reduced Changing to a faster ISO setting on
83. new Hasselblad Natural Color Solution HNCS enables you to produce outstanding and reliable out of the box colors with skin tones specific prod uct colors and other difficult tones reproduced easily and effectively DAC Images captured with a CFV and Carl Zeiss C series lenses can claim the tremendous benefits of DAC This feature incorporated in Phocus makes lens model specific corrections to ensure the ultimate image quality Instant Approval Architecture Limitless digital image capture loses some of its potential if the photographer cannot quickly review and select the best images to present to the client Building on the success of its Audio Exposure Feedback technology Hasselblad has created Instant Approval Architecture IAA an enhanced set of feedback tools designed to liberate the photographer to focus on the shoot rather than the selection process IAA triggers audible and visual signals for each image captured notifying the photographer immediately of its classification status The information is recorded both in the file and in the file name providing a quick and easy way to classify and select images in the field or in the lab The Hasselblad Instant Approval Architecture brings automated image classification into your digital workflow from the split second of capture IAA is a Hasselblad trademark and Hasselblad has a patent pending on the invention Large enhanced display screens on the new Hasselblad products provide a reali
84. ng until no red status images remain If you then try to take additional captures you will get a medium full message Some captures may trigger audio warnings even though they are exposed according to your intentions You should consider these warnings only as aguideline This feature can be turned offin User Interface gt Sound 3 Ifno problem is detected then the image is saved with the chosen default approval status 4 When you are browsing through your shots keep an eye on the approval status of each and consider whether you should promote or demote each shot based on its appearance on the preview screen You can also apply a browse filter for example to browse only red shots when looking for images to delete or to browse only green shots to make sure you have a good version of each shot that you need 5 When you begin working with the images in Phocus use the approval status as a guide for organizing your work For example you might begin by opening and optimizing the green shots and then go to the yellow shots only if you still need more images and then finally check the red shots as a last resort Note that the system is very flexible so you can use it in any way that you like For example you can set the camera to assign all new images a yellow or green status regardless of the exposure warning Be careful when assigning red status because red images may be deleted if the current storage medium becomes full By ke
85. not select a batch for storage Batches When working untethered captures are stored in named and dated folders called batches on a CF card They help you to organize your shots as you work and function exactly as folders on a computer Batches have the following properties e When you create a new batch you assign a name to it e When you copy images from a compact flash card each batch is saved as a sub folder on the destination disk e When deleting multiple images you are able to restrict the delete command so that it affects just a single batch e When browsing images you will only see images from the cur rent batch e You can change between batches by using the navigation controls e The batch name also shows the date on which it was created using the Year Month Day convention Current batch The camera always works with a current batch This is the location at which the camera will save all new shots and the natural location in which you can browse using the navigator A newly created batch automatically becomes the current batch You can browse any batch but not reassign them as target folders to store new files When tethered the equivalent of a new batch is automatically cre ated in Phocus 56 Batch and Media screen overview The BATCH screen Batch name The blue frame around a folder tells you that it is k 0 the Current Batch Current batch capacity ECO 98HASBL X10 01 30 40 OM
86. ocks to the 503CW and CFV Some form of protective case or camera bag is advised for transportation e Hasselblad equipment is much sought after and you should take obvious steps to prevent theft Never leave it visible in an unattended car for exam ple 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 DISPOSAL If you need to dispose of a 503CW CFV or batteries please do so in an environmentally friendly manner at the local waste plant recycling centre or similar Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the European Union This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste Instead it is your NNN 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 disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can dispose of your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or the retailer where yo
87. on to exit the menu system Delete Use the delete shortcut immedi ately after an unwanted capture to save space on a card 69 Menus for deleting selected images by Approval Level from ALL batches on a CARD HASSBLDI SK 40 0 1 GB 1 image M 11 Delete From Card Allred 0 images l Are yousure No 90 Delete From Card All red amp yellow 6 images 150 Are you sure Yes OO White Bal mmm Ode Format Browse MI Storage Settings gt Default Appr Level u MEES All Red amp Yellow gt All gt EXIT MAINMENL EXIT Delete From Card All 6images N Are you sure No OO Deleting several images from a CF card To delete severalimages at the same time EE VISSIIN 1 Starting at the single image preview display press the EH button repeatedly until you reach the CF card on the Media screen 2 Press the MENU button then select STORAGE gt Delete 3 Press toopen the Delete dialog 4 Use A and v to select the approval status that you wish to delete Allimages on the CF card that are the status you select here will be deleted by the operation A All red deletes all red files on the card B All red and yellow deletes all red and yellow files on the card C All deletes all files on the card Delete From Card When you have made the selection press gt to open the s red 0 images delete dialog for the selected status re you sure No OO __ Delete From Car
88. onal lens shade for example is optimal when it has been extended as far as possible without causing any visible corner vignetting The amount of this extension is dependent on both the working aperture and the focusing distance for the lens used Use the following method when any kind of lens accessory is in place and you want to ensure a result free from vignetting 1 Fit the accessory Remove the film magazine but do not attach a Rear Cover MultiControl just yet 2 Set the shutter on a CF CFi CFE lens at the F position and pre release the camera to open both the lens shutter and the auxiliary shutter C CB lens shutters should be set at B and a B exposure made Use a cable release to lock the released position 3 Look at the lens exit pupil Use the stop down button and change the aperture noticing as you do so the changes in the size of the exit pupil 4 Look now at an angle roughly in a line from the exit pupil to one corner of the camera back opening This helps in finding the exit pupil again when the RCMC is attached which can be troublesome with wide angle lenses in particular Attach the RCMC and observe the exit pupil again Select the working aperture and stop down manually Set the approximate focusing distance oO N Oo amp See the diagrams for a fuller explanation of what you can now see through one of the holes and act accordingly Optional accessories As the 503CW 503CWD models are further develop
89. ont of the sensor this will probably ruin the sensor If dust manages to get between the sensor and IR filter please contact your Hasselblad dealer for assistance e Avoid frequent and severe temperature changes and be particularly careful in humid environments Allow the equipment to acclimatize whenever pos sible before use Try to ensure the storage conditions in such environments are as dry as possible e Prevent dust and grit from getting into your equipment In coastal areas take measures to protect your equipment from sand and salt water spray Further reading World class results are possible with Hasselblad equipment witnessed by so many front covers international advertising campaigns famous portraits his torical events etc But it is the combination of this fine equipment and the abili ties of the photographer that produce memorable images Some of this skill is just sound photographic practice and sometimes it is product specific The following books are recommended for those that wish to immerse themselves in the world of Hasselblad The information in them varies from general interest to completely invaluable The Hasselblad Manual Seventh edition by Ernst Wildi Published by Focal Press ISBN 10 0240810260 ISBN 13 978 0240810263 Contains all the information you need to know about the operation of the ana logue Hasselblad camera systems including both recent and earlier equipment e Avoid physical sh
90. rd Using this method you Shade For general outdoor use in shady locations out of direct sunlight can also read off the screen what the color temperature of Flash For general indoor use when using a normal flash strobe system the li g ht source has been j udg ed to be in deg rees Kelvin Fluorescent For use when using fluorescent lighting strip lights 4 Press the MENU button to exit the menu SY stem and keep Tungsten For use when shooting indoors under standard tungsten B lamps your setting Manual For a manual setting New settings are retained even when the unit has been turned off and reactivated so don t forget to make new settings when required Manual White Balance Capture neutral objector specify color temperature 5000K 90 EXIT WHITE BAL SHOT Color temperature can be set White Balance Shot screen manually or read off after a appears after test exposure to test exposure illustrate the area chosen for white balance calculation Media 16 amp 39 Mpix only Media allows you to choose the target medium for file storage You can choose between a CF card or an ImageBank ll Normally though you have just one type of storage media available If your selected storage medium has more than one batch folder on it then the batch selected when you use the storage menu item will be the one you most recently created MENU 84515139 100 HASSELBLAD To select the target medium 1 Press the MENU button 2 Select Med
91. reader but we still recommend FireWire for maximum flexibility If you want to power the 503CWD CFV 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 The 503CWD and CFV save images as 3FR files which are Hasselblad raw digital camera capture standards From Phocus you can optimize and then export the files to 3F DNG TIFF PSD JPEG formats etc The 503CWD and CFV include the Hasselblad Phocus image capture and editing application Native versions of Phocus are provided for both Macintosh and Windows platforms Please see the Phocus Read Me files for complete system requirements Warnings and restrictions e Keep the 503CWD or CFV and all computer equipment away from moisture wherever possible If your camera becomes wet disconnect from power and allow it to dry before attempting to operate again Always take great care when you remove the CFV for cleaning the exposed glass filter that covers the CCD sensor is vulnerable to damage e Keepall cables connected to or from your camera and computer out of the way where they will not be tripped over e Nevercoverthe ventilation openings on the 503CWD or CFV when they are running Regarding the FireWire connection e All recent Macintosh computers are compatible both desktops and laptops e Most recent desktop PC computers are compatible e Most laptop PC computers are NOT compatible but
92. return to the SETTINGS menu Either move on to another setting by Du using the navigator button or press the menu EXIT button About Hasselblad CFV again to exit the menu system Serial number 3ESE10005 Firmware revision 267 MENU gt SETTINGS gt Default at The DEFAULT setting will reset all custom settings you have made n Al an tees back to the original default factory settings w 7 a NSN e AN Browse re eS r To reset all settings HASSELBLAD Storage 1 Select MENU gt SETTINGS gt DEFAULT 2 Press the OK button and then the EXIT to return Default Reset to default settings EXIT OR 82 Custom Options for 16 39 amp 50 Mpix models 150100 DAYLIGHT CARD User Interface gt Camera About gt Default Custom Options EXIT SETTINGS sss Custom Options selected all models User Interface Camera About Default EXIT SETTINGS User Interface gt Camera About gt Default gt Custom Options Copy to l Bank I B Connection Tilt sensor EXIT SETTINGS HASSELBLAD CEU EXIT CUSTOMOPTIONS Image 83 Copy to l Bank yebatchonly I B Connection 16 Mpix model choices Image format Copy to l Bank I B Connection Tilt sensor 39 Mpix model choices EXIT CUSTOMOPTIONS 15050 DAYLIGHT CARD Image format Tilt sensor 50 Mpix model choices MENU gt SETTINGS gt Custom Options
93. rom black to white To enable or disable the overexposure indicator use the MENU gt SETTINGS gt USER INTERFACE gt Mark Overexp or the shortcut see below Please see Items on the USER INTERFACE Menu for a detailed procedure Ways to save battery power include setting a display time out and or a power down time out each of these is disabled by default Use MENU gt SETTINGS gt USER INTERFACE gt Power Down to set a power down time out Use MENU gt SETTINGS gt USER INTERFACE gt DISPLAY gt Time out to set a display time out See also Items on the USER INTERFACE Menu and Making Display Settings for details about these settings Overexposure indicator shortcut There is a one button shortcut for toggling the overexposure marker on and off To use it press and hold A until the indicator is working as you would like enabled or disabled 54 Batches rowsing Pat Dy NTS Photo Bang Peng Hasselblad Masters EX M 176HASBL 11 08 10 5 OM 177 AZZ9 11 08 10 7 M 178SWED3 08 10 0 MENU BATCHES a White Bal Browse Storage gt Settings gt EXIT MAIN MENU Delete gt Format be Batch HASSELBLAD G Default Appr Level ge EXIT STORAGE Delete gt Format Batch Default Appr Level TORAGE HASSELBLAD CFV Create New Batch Name ol 4 Each new image will be saved in the latest created batch only the current batch You can
94. rotect the auxiliary shutter Attach the cover as you would a back see below To remove depress the top part tilt the cover backwards and lift it off See later sections on the other uses of the Rear cover MultiControl Opening the focusing hood 3 Lift the lid by firmly gripping the tab on its rear edge and swinging it up to a vertical posi tion The hood unfolds automatically and locks in the open position Built in magnifier 4 The magnifier flips up into the viewing position when the oval button inside the lid is moved to the right as in the illustration To fold the magnifier down simply press it back down towards the lid until it locks into place It can easily be exchanged to suit individual eyesight see Changing the magnifier Focusing screen and viewfinder image The 503CW 503CWD is fitted with an Acute Matte D focusing screen for unrivalled bright ness and sharpness The markings on the screen indicate the format of the sensor in the case of the 503CWD for correct composition with digital capture The screen can easily be exchanged for others specially designed for various applications see Changing the focusing screen Closing the focusing hood 5 Fold away the magnifier by pressing it back down towards the lid until it locks into place Pinch in the side plates at the hinge points and then push the lid lightly backwards The hood then automatically folds back down The front protective cover can on
95. s either amp or ES to choose between Full or Square Crop 4 Press EXIT to save Tilt sensor 39 50 Mpix only The tilt sensor tags image files according to the orientation of the Square Crop icon as camera at the time of capture to ensure correct orientation on the it appears on the CFV display and in Phocus There may be occasions when this is not display required when the camera is pointing straight up or down for example and so the tilt lock can be set at various degree settings 1 Select MENU gt SETTINGS gt CUSTOM OPTIONS 2 Press the W button to reach Tilt sensor Square Crop icon as it 3 Press either ED or ES to choose between appears in Phocus Auto r Lock at 0 degrees Lock at 90 degrees Lock at 180 degrees and Lock at 270 degrees 4 Press EXIT to save Copy to l Bank 16 39 Mpix only Allows you to create new batches or add files to the last batch on an ImageBank ll Tilt sensor oo Tilt sensor oo Tilt sensor eo 1 Select MENU gt SETTINGS gt CUSTOM OPTIONS Tilt sensor so 2 Press the W button to reach Copy to l Bank 3 Press either ED or amp to choose between Tilt sensor Entire card or Active batch only Copy to l Bank e 4 Press EXIT to save Copy to Bank l B Connection 16 39 Mpix only ction 1 B Connection Allows you to create new batches or add files to the last batch on o an ImageBank Il 1 B Connection e 1 Select
96. s later and promote only the best ones to green status At the same time you might demote the most doubtful shots to red status EXIT MAIN MENU To change the default status assigned to each new image 1 Press the MENU button Delete gt Format 2 Press W to navigate down and select the Storage level uns seus ya Default Ap an a Press gt and then to navigate down and select Default JAT Appr level EXIT STORAGE 3 Use the Ed or El button to step through the available settings until the default status you wish to use is shown e Auto works as described in Standard Instant Approval Workflow e Green gives all new images a green status regardless of the exposure warning Default Appr Level Gr 00 e Yellow gives all new images a yellow status regardless of the Default Appr Level exposure warning 4 Press the menu EXIT button to exit the menu system and keep the setting Understand the difference between changing the Default Approval Status which affects all new captures and manually changing the Approval Status of individual captures 64 Show all brackets on all Show green and yellow only brackets on green and yellow Show green only brackets on green only Show yellow only brackets on yellow only Show red only brackets on red only Browse filter shortcut Press and hold do not click the Instant Approval button until the approval stat
97. sh gently on the screen from underneath preferably with a soft cloth between the screen and the finger Do not use hot air to dry the screen if it becomes damp 17 A12 film magazines accept all 120 size films and produce a 6 x 6cm image They are easy to use and can be pre loaded for rapid workflow They provide the opportunity to vary the type of film used and can be quickly and easily switched mid film without losing any frames There are anumber of reasons why using film might either be preferable or even necessary for digi tal photographers too For example you might want the specific results you know that a certain film emulsion can produce or you might want to use very long exposure times etc A magazine also functions as an emergency battery free back up to a digital back Also remember that a 6 x 6 cm film magazine use will also allow you to exploit the full focal length of your lenses Operation of the magazines is not difficult but pay particular attention to the section on loading Go through the procedure one step at a time and practice a little until you feel confident Note espe cially which way round the spool of film is placed and the positioning of the backing paper under the clamp bar The film is automatically advanced frame by frame in the magazine by the camera winding mech anism and consequently only when attached to the camera body Therefore when separated the magazine and camera body could be
98. so possible in some Cases e When untethered a compact flash card is automatically selected e When tethered captures are automatically saved directly to the computer hard disk See Phocus user manual about how to select or create a new storage folder e When using an ImageBank Il see next page for storage media selection details Hasselblad 3FR 3F files 3FR is a proprietary Hasselblad format for the temporary storage of captures A 3FR 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 develop ment If developed in Phocus 3FR files become Hasselblad 3F files denoted by each file now bearing the suffix fff If developed by other RAW processors the 3FR files are not converted to 3F but can be exported directly to TIFF PSD etc according to requirements Untethered When working untethered CF cards store 3FR information that can be developed to completion using e Hasselblad Phocus Adobe Camera Raw Lightroom Apple Aperture 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 suit your preferred ways of working best Alternatively you can use Apple Aperture though you should take note that the benefits of DAC and HNC
99. stant Approval Architecture 58 Basic image browsing The display enables you to inspect your shots while you are still on location It offers full screen previews high magnification zoom two levels of thumbnails and analysis tools including a full histogram and camera settings When you first turn on the camera the display opens in standard browse mode showing the last capture taken if any for the current batch Likewise after each new shot the display shows a preview of the capture Browsing To browse the captures in the current batch simply press the left lt and right gt arrows of the navigator button Zooming buttons You can use the Zoom in out buttons to not only view various levels of detail in your images but also view and select batches and media Zooming in for more detail You can zoom very far into the images to inspect small details To do this I 2 4 Browse to the image you wish to zoom into with the navigation button Press the zoom in button to zoom in one step The screen updates to show both azoomed image and a thumbnail image that includes a red frame outlining the portion of the images currently shown You can now do the following as needed Use the navigator button to move the zoom area if you wish to inspect a different part of the image Zoom further by pressing the zoom in amp button more times Zoom back out one step by pressing the zoom out l button
100. stic high quality and perfect contrast image view even in bright sunlight to allow instant on site image approval Your new Hasselblad camera provides access to the Hasselblad potential The realization of this potential is only dependant upon your skill care and judgement as a photographer We wish you great success and welcome you to Hasselblad the most comprehensive medium format system in the world The supreme Hasselblad potential is there it s up to you to exploit it Parts amp Components Lock safety button Lock button Sensor covered by glass IR filter CF card cover Sync socket for use with Winder CW and EL type cameras Databus contacts Strap lug Winding crank Pre release button 10 Winding crank index 11 Viewfinder mirror 12 Shutter release button 13 Threaded cable release socket pO NAM p wN gt 2752088 15 16 17 14 Drive shaft 15 Exposure value index 16 Exposure value scale 17 Shutter speed and aperture interlock button 18 External and internal lens accessory mount 19 PC flash strobe terminal 20 Shutter speed ring 21 Aperture ring and scale 22 Depth of field scale 23 Central lens index 24 Focusing ring and scale 25 Lens release button 26 Focusing screen Acute Matte D screen 27 Focusing hood 28 Focusing hood magnifier 29 Magazine hook 30 Auxiliary shutter 31 Film speed selector 32 Strap lug 33 Accessory rail 34 Lens locating
101. th untethered use the management of captures is handled by the CFV unit Tasks such as storage and rating are therefore visible on the display In tethered use captures are handled and stored by the computer and are visually checked in Phocus Check the appropriate sections in this user manual and the Phocus user manual for details It is advisable to adopt a method that suits you for checking settings before each shoot It is easy to forget small adjustments you might have made the time before A checklist would naturally reflect how you normally work but generally ISO and White Balance would probably be at the top followed by browse and file storage There are other features such as the visual and audio signals for IAA rating for example that you might find invaluable and therefore include them as part of your routine settings All of these issues are covered in the later sections of this manual H NM HASSELBLAD 29 Computer system requirements Final image storage and correction requires a certain minimum standard regarding com puter capabilities Large images will require a high performance computer with plenty of memory advanced graphics capabilities and a recent operating system In most cases you will want your computer to include a FireWire 800 400 connector which will enable you to load images directly from the camera To load images stored on the removable compact flash card you could instead use a compact flash card
102. the Battery Pack F 570 CFV only It is supplied with four plug at tachments three to suit various types of domestic power sockets available worldwide and one to suit automobile power sockets Other types of domestic power sockets will require a domestic socket converter to accept the plug attachments supplied The Battery Pack F 570 CFV and the Battery Charger 8 4V CFV may be supplied bundled as 3051096 Plug attachments Domestic plugs Choose a suitable plug attachment to match the power socket type Ensuring that the securing catch A is correctly oriented as in the illustration slide the plug attachment into posi tion onto the charger unit Continue pushing the plug attachment in the same direction until clicks into place The plug attachment is now automatically secured by the securing catch To remove a plug attachment depress the top B of the securing catch to release it while simultaneously sliding the plug attachment in the reverse direction to fitting Automobile plug Insert the DC power plug C into the 12 24v input socket D on the charger unit Battery charging Domestic plugs Insert the battery charger into a standard 100 240V 50 60 Hz domestic socket Automobile plug Insert the plug unit E suitable for 12v 24v systems only into a power cigarette lighter socket in an automobile Ensure that the indicator lamp F is illuminated Battery attachment removal Firstly ensure the orientation of the C
103. the CFV is also a possibility See appropriate manuals for connection details regarding the various units and adapters Attaching a Hasselblad flash adaptor SCA 390 For use with hand held flash strobe units The 6 pole contact from the spiral cord is connected to the camera s dedicated flash connector e The sync cord is connected from the adaptor to the PC flash terminal of the lens e The flash strobe unit connecting cord is attached to the flash strobe unit 22 Using infrared film I TPE Infrared IR rays wavelengths longer than 800 nm form an image on a plane further away 22 16 11 8 5642 from the lens than the image plane for visible light To compensate for this difference you have to align the chosen distance against the red IR index and not the normal central index 811 Proceed as follows i a 1 Focus as usual on the focusing screen di Wat 2 Note the distance on the focusing scale that is opposite the central index line 50 ft 3 Now rotate the focusing ring to set this distance opposite the dashed IR index line instead of the central index line Please observe the special information General points and tips that came with your IR film about restric tions concerning magazine loading film development etc e Before you can make an exposure you must remove the magazine slide The maga zine will then be locked on the camera body and the camera release button will be unblocked e Film is
104. three models can be modified for cable free compatibility with the CFV 503CWD Please contact your Hasselblad dealer for further information e Make a 200 setting e A Flash sync input cable should not be used All exposures times including the B setting function correctly without having to alter the Exposure Time setting e Donotuse a winder at rapid sequence setting 500 For use with 500C CM 501C CM and 503 CX CXi CW models e Make a 500 setting Shutter Delay There can be differences in the amount of time required in preparation raising the mirror opening closing the shutter etc for digital capture between various camera models This corrective feature adjusts the time a little to ensure the image is read out from the sensor The normal setting is Default and should only be changed if problems are encountered Exposure Time This setting should be changed for cable free exposure times longer than 1 8 second ensur ing that it matches the set shutter speed exposure time on the camera lens The settings range from 1 8 second to 32 seconds 1 8 second is the default setting lt 1 8 as seen on the menu list means exposures no longer than 1 8 second The ELD also has a Bulb setting Capture Sequence This feature functions in the same manner as an interval timer and only works in conjunc tion with a motor or winder driven camera model except in the case of the Pinhole setting where it is the only way
105. tronic And for those who already own V System cameras and don t want to change the CFV offers the chance to go digital in the most convenient and economical manner Hasselblad is the choice of the world s leading photographers and the name is synonymous with compatibility reliability and image quality reaching beyond the ends of the earth and into space Congratulations therefore on a wise choice The System The Hasselblad V System is the most comprehensive medium format photographic system in the world It offers magazines for different image formats and films viewfinders with or with out exposure metering capabilities anumber of focusing screens plus a range of lenses The Camera The completely mechanical camera body boasts a one piece aluminium alloy construction to meet professional demands The Winder CW specifically designed for the 503CW models provides fast sequential photography and various choices of remote control including IR Altogether a winning combination for professional or dedicated amateur use oo L N WU N 8 ANG 97 Co H w ON Ss The Lenses You have access to the whole range of Hasselblad C series lenses both old and new Lenses are specially manufactured for Hasselblad by Carl Zeiss of Germany the indisputable leader in camera optics The Hasselblad specifications of these lenses exceed the demands made by digital capture to ensure the optimum in performance whatever the chosen medi
106. ttery Pack F 570 CFV Battery Charger 8 4V CFV Battery Li ion type AC input voltage 100 240VAC DC input voltage via adapter supplied 12 24V Short circuit protected Storage temperature 20 C through 45 C Usage temperature 0 C through 45 C Usage humidity 10 through 95 Attaching and removing the CFV 1 When both attaching and removing the protective cover as well as attaching and removing the CFV to the camera hold down the lock safety button A while sliding the lock button B Avoid trying to just snap the CFV or protective cover into place without using the buttons Powering the CFV 2 4 The CFV requires power either from the battery 7 2V Sony InfoLithium L type NP F550 for example or from a computer via a FireWire cable To attach a battery 1 Firstly ensure the battery is fully charged see user appropriate manual for battery and charger 2 Position the battery as in the illustration 3 Press the battery towards the camera C This automatically depresses the battery retaining catch Slide the battery into the final position D ensuring the contact prongs on the camera are inserted into the battery The battery retaining catch will now return to the safety position To remove a battery Depress the battery retaining catch and slide the battery over it It will then be freely removed FireWire connection 4 Simply connect the FireWire cable between the FireWire port on the CFV and the F
107. u issue commands ON OFF button 2 within the menu system indicated by a description beside the but ton on the preview screen a Powers the CFV Display mode button 5 Preview screen 3 Steps through the various view modes for the preview im Displays preview images and the menu system even in bright light age standard histogram overlay image details screen off and from acute angles and full screen 32 Povver indicator 6 Glows orange to indicate that the CFV is busy Glows green when it is ready Lock button 7 Locks back into place on camera Digital back retaining hook slots 8 Accepts digital back magazine retaining hooks on camera body CCD and IR filter 9 This is the light sensitive element which is positioned behind a permanently mounted IR filter Usually this assembly will either be inside the camera or protected by the cover Always be very careful not to touch or scratch the surface of the filter when it is exposed and to replace the protective cover whenever the CFV is not mounted on a camera Databus connectors 10 For communicating with a Hasselblad ELD model camera body or with a modified Hasselblad 202 203 205 model camera body Battery not supplied 11 7 2V InfoLithium L type Sony NP F550 or similar Zoom in button SELECTION button 12 Zoom in button to make the view larger for the preview image Also acts as a selection button when viewing avail able image batches media and value sett
108. u purchased the product Also contains excellent general practical photographic advice Written by a world renowned lecturer on the Hasselblad system and its practical application A book for the practising Hasselblad photographer Hasselblad System Compendium by Richard Nordin ISBN 978 0 9869188 0 3 www cloakhill com www hasselbladcompendium com A complete round up of the history of all Hasselblad products up to and including the H4D Contains photos and descriptions of rare items long since out of produc tion A mine of information for those interested in a chronicle of the company and the development of its products It contains a unique collection of dates lists and almost anything you would want to know about the history and background of Hasselblad equipment A book more for the Hasselblad collector or as an infor mational source for used equipment 89 Quick Index 503 Accessory rail Aperture Attaching the lens Attaching the magazine Built in magnifier Changing the focusing hood or viewfinder Changing the focusing screen Changing the magnifier Depth of field preview Double exposure with film Exposure values Film loading Film plane position Film tab holder Flash adaptor SCA 390 Flash strobe synchronization Flash strobe with film Focusing and depth of field Focusing hood Focusing screen Front protective cover Infrared Interlocked shutter speed aperture Magazine status indicator Parts amp
109. ully inserted the viewfinder is retained in position by a spring loaded catch until you have reattached the magazine Changing the magnifier 2 Mounted lenses with dioptre correction from 3 to 4 are available and are easily inter changed as follows 1 Remove the focusing hood from the camera and open it by lifting the lid 2 Release the magnifier by pushing the catch to the right 3 Push the magnifier halfway back down to its folded position 4 Grip the lower edge of the magnifier plate through the underside of the hood and pull firmly 5 Keep the plate holder halfway down and insert the replacement lens plate with the printed side up Fold the hood down and replace on the camera Changing the focusing screen 3 4 1 Detach the magazine and viewfinder 2 Push the two screen clips to the side into their recesses fig 3 3 Place your hand over the screen and invert the camera The screen will now drop into your hand fig 4 4 Insert the replacement screen ensuring that the smooth flat side is uppermost and the sharp edged corners down Ensure that all four corners of the screen are posi tively seated on their supports You need not return the screen latches This is done automatically when the viewfinder is replaced Should the screen refuse to drop out by itself ensure that the camera is fully wound re move the lens and check that the mirror is in the down position Put a finger through the lens mount and pu
110. um The inte gral shutter feature combines with the TTL OTF facility to provide tremendous flash freedom The CFV digital backs The digital backs are custom built to fit the design and functionality of Hasselblad V System cameras However they can also fit onto view cameras using the V System interface plate for mechanical attachment and flash sync connection to trigger the digital capture for optimum compatibility and economy They provide both cable free and computer tethered options to suit all types of work The units offer an ultra high level of integration two capture formats image quality and flexibility to the specialist professional photographer or high end amateur user Instant user interface The 503CWD and CFV are operated with a straightforward user interface with a series of instant one button click operations including instant capture instant browse instant ap proval instant zoom and instant image info Three modes of operation and storage Optimum portability and image storage are critical for the professional photographer The 503CWD and CFV offer a choice of portable CF card storage or tethered operation with extended special capture controls With these operating and storage options the photogra pher is able to select a mode to suit the nature of the work at hand whether in the studio or on location Phocus Phocus offers an image processing workflow with the highest degree of control In tet
111. umbnail views Tilt sensor 39 50 Mpix only Underexposure White balance Grey Balance Zooming in for more detail 15 25 14 13 11 27 27 22 14 11 53 85 44 60 48 49 47 73 56 53 54 32 52 80 46 37 90 46 58 86 53 48 57 The information in this manual is furnished for informational use only is subject to change without notice and should not be con strued as a commitment by Victor Hasselblad AB amp Hasselblad A S Not all the images in this manual were taken with a Hasselblad 503CW or CFV They are used for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to represent the image quality produced by a Hasselblad 503CW or CFV The text in this manual cannot be reprinted or reused without the express permission of Victor Hasselblad AB amp Hasselblad A S The images in this manual cannot be reprinted or reused without the express permission of the photographers who took them All text in this manual Victor Hasselblad AB amp Hasselblad A S Unless otherwise stated all images in this manual Jens Karlsson David Jeffery and Ove Bengtson Victor Hasselblad AB amp Hasselblad A S assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual Victor Hasselblad AB amp Hasselblad A S assumes no responsibility or liability for loss or damage incurred during or as a result of using Hasselblad software or products Hasselblad Imacon Ixpress FlexColor
112. unmodified cameras can only use C lenses C CF CFi etc at the Cmode setting whereas modified cameras can use C and F type lenses Unmodified cameras with portable flash strobe units with C type lenses a Connect the flash input sync cable from the sync contact PC connector on the lens to the flash sync IN terminal on the CFV b Connect the flash output sync cable from the flash sync OUT terminal on the CFV to a regular flash sync cable that is connected to the unit c Use the Cmode setting d Shutter speeds faster than 1 90 sec allowed Modified cameras with portable flash strobe units with C type lenses a Connect the flash input sync cable from the sync contact PC connector on the lens to the flash sync IN terminal on the CFV b Connect the flash output sync cable from the flash sync OUT terminal on the CFV to a regular flash sync cable that is connected to the unit c Use the Cmode setting d Shutter speeds faster than 1 90 sec allowed Modified cameras with portable flash strobe units with F and CF type lenses a Connect the standard PC flash strobe sync cable from the sync contact PC connec tor on the camera body to the unit b Use F type or CF type lenses at the F mode setting c Use a shutter speed no faster than 1 90 sec 37 Flash strobe connection for CFV digital backs Please note the different ways of connecting the various camera body CFV flash computer combinations
113. us colour appears Browsing will then only display the images with that dassification Empty Browse Filter Browsing by approval status You can set the camera to browse by approval status which means for example that you will see only green status images as you browse a batch or both green and yellow or only red etc The current filter setting is indicated on screen as illustrated Filtered images are still there but they will not be shown until you change the filter setting Also if you change the status of an image the image may disappear if it no longer passes the filter For example if you have set the camera to browse only green status images and then change an image to yellow status that image will not be shown again until you change the browse filter You have the following choices e All browsesallof the images in the current batch regardless of their approval status This is the default e Red browsesonlyred status images from the current batch These are images that you have marked for likely deletion You might browse these images to make sure you have not eliminated any usable images and or to find images that you can delete to make room for new shots e Green browses only green status images from the current batch These are either new shots that did not trigger an exposure warning or shots that you manually assigned to green after overriding an exposure warning e Green amp Ye
114. want is shown 4 Either move on to another setting by using the navigator but ton or press the MENU button to exit the menu system and keep your setting See following section for how to make a manual white balance setting White balance settings are for your viewing convenience only They in no way affect the raw file which remains neutral await ing further processing 48 To make a manual white balance setting 1 Select the MENU gt White Bal gt Manual item 2 Use the button to call up the Manual White Balance screen WhiteBat_Daylignt_ 0 3 Here you can adjust the color temperature to a specific numeral setting in degrees K with the G3 or El buttons There are seven White Balance settings to choose from White Bal Clou TI mic Alternatively you can position the central spot in the view Browse All finder over an area that you consider should be rendered as a d neutral in color in the image a grey card or even a sheet of CITA EE white paper is ideal and make a test exposure ensure the EXIT MAINNENU a gt gt exposure is approximately correct otherwise you will get a warning message A small rectangle appears on the display ES un marking that particular area Calculations then take place Daylight Es R automatically so that the following shots use the area chosen Cloudy For general outdoor use in cloudy weather as the new white balance standa
115. x and no further on the spool clamp bar and not the triangular index as normal 23 In the diagrams all exit pupils are viewed from the image corners Diagram A Exit pupil for a wide open lens Diagram B Exit pupil for a vignette free stopped down lens Diagram C Exit pupil for a slightly vignetted lens no visible effect on the image Diagram D Exit pupil for a vignet ted lens clearly visible effect on the image Rear cover MultiControl supplied The Rear Cover MultiControl 3051070 not only provides protection for the camera body when a CFV or film magazine is not attached but also provides flash check facility for cameras featuring TTL OTF described separately as well as a vignetting check facility Checking for possible vignetting is useful when filter combinations attachments or lens shades are used to ensure the optimum from the accessories without the risk of inadver tant vignetting With the cover in position you can see the so called exit pupil of the lens through the small holes in the cover A vignetting free lens has an exit pupil the exact shape of the lens aperture At maximum aperture there is slight vignetting with all lenses but at f 11 to f 16 the majority of lenses are free of vignetting Corner illumination is dependent on the size of the exit pupil If the filter or lens shade extends too far the area of the exit pupil diminishes The shading effect of a professi
116. xhausted Time amp Date settings on the CFV which are included with your capture files and batch labels are updated automatically through a FireWire Phocus connection These settings are retained for about two consecutive weeks by a small rechargeable cell that is automatically recharged by the main battery or FireWire with regular use Change the Time Out and Power Down settings to reduce battery con sumption If problems occur charge the cell by leaving the CFV ON for approximately 12 hours 36 Pay particular attention when using studio flash strobe units in conjunc tion with a desktop computer Ensure you use the correct configuration to guard against both personal injury and damage to equipment Flash Strobe Various configurations of cables are needed to match the requirements of various CFV Hasselblad body combinations In addition some modification might be required for certain camera bodies Neither of these points however are directly related to CFV use but rather to general flash use See the chart on the following page for details CFV and 503CWD or 503CW CFV combination A 503CWD or 503CW CFV combination offers TTL flash control with some slight adjust ments As the reflective characteristics of the digital sensor are different to film surface characteristics for which the TTL function was originally designed this function has to be slightly tricked to perform correctly Procee
117. you reach the final destination of your choice this might take several moves PLUS and MINUS symbols appear to the right in the frame round the item You then press the Zoom in Zoom out SELECTION buttons to ac cess a loop list of choices In the example on the left 50 is the ISO value shovvn By press ing either button the alternatives appear 100 200 400 and then back to 50 again both on the list as well as on the upper low to the left in the case of ISO value Pressing the EXIT MENU button will then confirm the new set ting In the next example on the left the name of a new batch is changed by pressing a combination of the Zoom in Zoom out SELECTION buttons as well as the navigation button You can then confirm your choice with the OK Approve button or re vert to the previous status by pressing the EXIT MENU button Note that how for this screen the MENU button is now described as EXIT on the screen and the Instant Approval button is de scribed as the OK button See later sections for more comprehensive information By using the buttons on the control panel you can navigate dovvn through the various levels in the menu It provides the source of infor mation about image files and also provides a way of making custom settings so the CFV suits your way of working Overview of menu structure Below is a simple overview of what is avail able and where it is situated on the menu MENU 84515142 MENU

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