Hasselblad 201 F Instruction Manual
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1. APPENDIX A C lenses 572. 17 7PHIFSSY 18 The Front The Front The Shutter Speed Ring The shutter speed ring controlling the focal plane shutter in the 201F has click stop settings with marked speeds from 18 to 1 1000 s as well as B C and a battery check symbol Between the marked settings are click stops for intermediate speeds One of these settings is marked with a flash symbol for 1 90 s which is the fastest shutter speed for electronic flash synchronisation with the focal plane shutter page 20 The setting marked C is used together with CF and C lenses only Appendix A pages 48 55 NOTE If you require a shutter speed slower than 1s you have to set the speed ring at B and measure the exposure time yourself Battery Check The battery check is actuated by turning the shutter speed ring beyond the C to the spring loaded non locking end position at the battery symbol An acceptable battery power level is then indicated in the viewfinder by the same red light as for the flash indica tions page 36 The light remains on as long as the shutter speed ring is kept in the check position Conserve battery power by avoid ing excessive use of the battery check func tion If the indicator light already is on to indicate a connected dedicated flash the light inten sity increases when the battery check func tion is activated The Rear of the Camera and the Focal Plane Shutter Avoid leaving the rear of the camera and the shutter curtain
3. new loaded magazine Rewind the camera with one full turn of the winding crank The camera is not rewound The camera is pre released Complete the camera release or depress the double expo sure button and rewind the camera There is no image on the focusing screen The lens front cover is on Remove the cover Rewind the camera with one full turn of the winding crank The camera has a C lens ora CF lens in C position on and is released 46 Troubleshooting OS Ba Py A1 A16 Hasselblad System Chat 43 Film speed range ISO 16 13 1000 31 for dedicated flash control Selected with film speed dial on camera body Selftimer Default delay 10s optional delay 2s selected with selftimer button Flashing selftimer indication light Battery 6V type PX28 UCAR 537 4G 13 or equivalent Lithium type Tripod mount Quick coupling plate and 1 4 and 3 8 socket thread External Camera body only See page 46 dimensions With focusing hood Planar FE 2 8 80mm lens with front cover and film magazin A12 188L x 117W x 108H mm 7 1 2 x 4 5 8 x 4 1 4 in Weight 1650 g with focusing hood Planar FE 2 8 80 A12 film magazine and battery Camera body alone 750 g The camera body Cat Nos chrome finish 10529 black finish 10532 comes with focusing hood focusing screen winding crank shoulder strap front and rear protective covers For comprehensive informatio
4. Front Protective Cover Attaching the Lens Removing the Lens Rear Protective Cover Attaching the Magazine Removing the Magazine The Magazine Status Indicator 10 The Winding Crank 10 Removing the Winding Crank 10 Attaching the Winding Crank t1 Strap and Strap Lugs 11 Attaching the Strap 11 Removing the strap 12 Focusing Hood and Magnifier 12 Opening the Focusing Hood 12 The Built in Magnifier 12 Closing the Focusing Hood 13 Focusing Screen and Viewfinder Image 13 The Control Pane 14 Flash Connectors 14 The PG socket 14 The TTL Connector 14 The Film Speed Selector Dial 14 The Shutter Speed Ring Lock 15 Left Hand Grip 15 Focusing and Exposure Retease 16 Operating Details owuoonw naan dd 16 The Right Hand Side 16 Double Exposure 16 Mirror and Mechanism Pre release i7 The Selftimer 17 The Grip Cushion 18 The Front 18 The Shutter Speed Ring 18 Battery Check 19 Exposure Release Button 19 Cable Release 19 Lens Catch 20 Rear Side amp Focal Plane Shutter 21 The Bottom 21 The Top 22 The Viewfinder System 22 Changing Focusing Hood Viewfinder 22 Changing the Magnifier 23 Changing the Focusing Screen 24 Meter Prism Viewfinder Adjustments 26 The Left Hand Side 26 The Film Speed Selector Dial 26 The Shutter Speed Ring Lock 26 The Flash Connectors 27 Lenses 27 FE Lenses 28 FE Lens Functions 28 Setting the Aperture 28 Focusing and Depth of field 29 Depth of field Preview 30 Infrared IR Photography 30
5. Rewind the camera to get the viewfinder image back cock the shutter and advance the film to the next frame C lenses The older C lenses production terminated in 1982 look different but are in most respects identical to the CF lenses There are how ever certain major differences 1 There is no F setting on the shutter 2 The shutter speed and aperture rings are normally interlocked 3 There are two different flash synchroniza tion modes 4 There is a built in mechanical selftimer How to use the C lens Avoid using the focal plane shutter together with a C lens If it cannot be avoided follow the procedure below 1 Set the lens shutter at B 2 Preset the desired aperture 3 Set the camera shutter at the desired shutter speed 4 Press the exposure button to make an exposure and keep it depressed until the focal plane shutter has closed This is very important at slow shutter speeds 5 Rewind the camera to get the viewfinder image back cock the shutter and advance the film to the next frame Camera in C mode The lens is permanently working in C mode The procedure is identical with the CF lens in C mode procedure page 54 Copyright 1994 Victor Hasselblad AB Non dedicated Flash Units The non dedicated flash unit should be connected to the PC socket on the lens only The exposure is controlled either by the flash itself or by aperture value settings calculated from the guide number of the flas
6. Exposure Value EV 31 interlocked Shutter Speed Aperture 31 Other Hasselblad Lenses Contents 1 Hasselblad 201F Fast and Flexible The Hasselblad 201F gives you access to the entire Hasselblad system of interchange able photographic equipment the world s major medium format camera system The full range of highest quality lenses with focal lengths from 30mm to 500mm and double that with the 2x converter viewfinders with different angles of view with or without light metering system a number of focusing screens for all kinds of applications film magazines for different film types and image formats and a host of other accessories The 1 1000s focal plane shutter lets you use the powerful FE type lenses but it also has a setting for the CF type lenses which have a built in leaf shutter for full flash synchroni zation at all speeds up to 1 500s And above all the Hasseibiad 201F also provides a built in TTL OTF dedicated flash sensor system If you are using the Hassel biad Proflash 4504 you simply connect it to the camera enter the film speed with the film speed dial point and shoot Other dedicated flash units will require an adapter such as the Hasselblad SCA 390 or SCA 590 adapt ers also available within the Hasselblad system between the flash and the 201F The Hasselblad system that has been taken to the ends of the earth and beyond into deep space carries the name of the man Former designatio
7. PC socket Then however you no longer have the advantage of letting the camera system control the flash and the exposure when you are using a dedicated flash unit FE Lens Functions 31 Number 1 will now be displayed in the frame counter window indicating that the loaded magazine is ready for use The film winding crank is blocked at frame 1 only It can be used to wind up a partially exposed film at any frame after that The frame counter is automatically reset when the film holder is withdrawn from the magazine Magazine operation 33 Flash Photography 35 Viewfinder Signal The flash operation signal is combined with the battery check indicator page 18 It is operative as flash signal only when a dedicated flash is connected to the TTL socket The signa has three different states of indi cation a ready signal an exposure confir mation signal and no signal Ready Signal A fixed red light indicates that the flash unit is fully charged and ready to operate Confirmation Signal mm mm A flashing red light that appears during a little longer than a second immediately after the exposure confirms that the light output was sufficient for a proper exposure After the con firmation signal the indicator remains dark until ihe ready signa reappears indicating that the flash unit is operative again No signal Absence of the confirmation signal indicates that the light output from the flash unit was insu
8. ing to the ftash unit s manual Replace the TTL syne cord Replace the flash unit s batte ries with fresh ones Troubleshooting 47 Camera Body Dimensions 48 Camera dimensions APPENDIX A Hasselblad 201F with CF and C lenses The CF and the older C lenses differ trom the FE and F lenses through their built in leaf shutter with shutter speeds from 15 to 1 500s and B Both lypes have full flash synchronization on all shutter speeds The CF lenses also have an additional shutter setting F to let the lens be used together with the focal plane shutter and the instant retum mirror C lens in temperature conditions NOTE Avoid using the 201F with a below 0 C 32 F 50 APPENDIX A CF lenses senecoess ite Hes ae mm h 52 APPENDIX A CF lenses CF lenses With a CF lens on your 201F you can chose to use the focal plane shutter with all its advantages or to disengage the focal plane shutter and benefit from the advantages of lens built in leaf shutter with full flash synchronization on all shutter speeds NOTE When you need shutter speeds of 1 250s or faster while using a CF lens you are under certain conditions recom mended to set the lens shutter at F see page 51 and use the camera s focal plane shutter CF lens design and functions The setting rings and scales on the CF lenses are arranged differently from those on the FE lenses Counted from the camera body and f
9. physical shocks You should take care not lo leave it where it can fall or be knocked to the ground or roll about Service Faultless camera performance is essential lo the professional photographer Therefore it is advisable to check that your camera is functioning correctly before an important assignment You should also return your camera io a Hasselblad Authorized Service Center for periodical checking and preventive maintenance If your camera is used constantly and inten sively exposing hundreds of rolls of film per week checkups every six months are recommended Hasselblad Service Centers have the expert staff and specialized equipment necessary to ensure that your camera remains in perfect working order Guarantee Provided that you bought your camera from an authorised Hasselblad outlet it is covered by an international guarantee for one year The guarantee document and a registration card are supplied with the camera Keep the guarantee document carefully but fill in the registration card and return it to your Hasselblad distributor Care Serrvice amp Guarantee 49 22161656428 Q APPENDIX A CF lenses 57 PERT TT PUI Err LLERO ee PCO BT TE 85H 656428 Ol _ _ 22 16 11 Ser ENK APPENDIX A CF lenses 53 NOTE When used at full power some electronic flash units have a flash duration longer than 1 500 s To take advantage of the full flash pow
10. your own imagination only Introduction 3 w a 40 54 59 Winding crank calch 60 Winding crank 61 Winger bayonet mount 62 Winding crank index 63 Strap lug 64 Magazine driving gear 65 Magnifier 66 Shutter cunain 67 Magazine hooks NOTE The positions of components are described in the text in relation to the camera as you see it when taking a photograph i e the lens is on the front the viewfinder is on the top the winding crank is on the right hand side and the control panel is on the left hand side Parts and Components 6 Getting started 10 Getting started Getting Started This section describes how you prepare your Hasselblad 201F for use You will find comprehensive detail information how to operate the camera in the section starting on page 16 Follow the instructions step by step to avoid jamming or damaging the equipment Always keep the rear protective cover on to protect the shutter curtain when the magazine is detached Battery The battery compartment and casselte is located in the lower forward corner on the left hand side of the camera body Puil out the cassette and install the battery 6V type PX28 UCAR 537 according to the mar king on the cassette Push the cassette all the way back into the compartmenl Cocking the Camera Cock the camera after installing the battery Fold oul the winding crank on the right hand side press the button in the center of the crank and
11. 01F but other dedicated flash units may require a suitable adapter such as the Hasselblad SCA adapter 390 or 590 between the unit and the camera The smalier connector is a common PC socket for any kind of flash unit You can find further instructions on flash photogra phy with the 201F on pages 35 39 FE Lens Functions Setting the Aperture The aperture ring is the one closest to the shutter speed ring on the camera body Use it to preset the selected f stop The full f stops marked on the ring have click stops but there are also click stops for each inter mediate half f stop The preset aperture value can be read against the heavy index line on the grooved ring in front of the aperture ring The aperture ring has two grooved grips for handling convenience One of these grips has a push button which is used to interlock the aperture ring and the shutter speed ring on the 201F to retain the EV value see page 31 Focusing and Depth of field The focusing ring is the retating ring with a knurled rubber grip closest to the front of the lens It has two scales for the focusing distance the white meter scale and the orange inch foot scale Rotate the focusing ring until the image of your subject is abso lutely sharp on the focusing screen A Acute Matte focusing screen combined with Viewfinder Action required to obtain a correct EV model PME3 PME5 PMES51 No action required REDUCE the ASA ISO setting to half the film s
12. HASSELBLAD 32 Magazine Operation 32 Loading the Magazine 34 Magazine Load Status 34 Removing the Film 34 Film Tab Holder 34 Film Plane Index 35 Flash Photography 35 Automatic Flash Control 36 Viewfinder Signal 36 Ready Signal 36 Confirmation Signal 36 No Signal 36 Setting the Film Speed 37 How to use the Dedicated Flash 37 Flash in TTL mode 39 Flash in other mode than TTL 39 Non dedicated Flash Units 40 210F with other Hasselblad Lenses 40 Flash photography with F lenses 40 Dedicated Flash Unit 40 How to use the Dedicated Flash 40 Non dedicated Flash Unit 41 Accessories 41 Accessory Mounts 41 Major Accessories 41 Winder 41 Viewtinders 42 Hasselblad 201F System Chart 44 Technical Specifications 46 Troubleshooting 48 Camera Body Dimensions 49 Camera Care Service amp Guarantee 50 APPENDIX A 50 Hasselblad 201F with CF and C lenses 2 Contents INSTRUCTION MANUAL 50 CF lenses 50 CF lens design and functions 51 EV interlock Button 51 Depth of field Preview Button 51 F setting 52 How to use the CF iens 53 Flash photography with CF lens 53 Lens in F mode 53 Dedicated amp Non dedicated Flash Units 54 Lens in C mode 54 Dedicated Flash Unit 55 WNon dedicated Flash Units 56 C lenses 57 Flash photography with the C lens Service and Maintenance Although Hasselblad products are excep tionally reliable and durable continuous and extensive professional use will require main
13. avoid the pos sibility of damage however the camera should be protected from the following Extremes of temperature High tempera tures can have an adverse effect on both the film and the camera Do not keep your camera in places where it may get hot such as in direct sunlight or above a radiator In tropical environments fungus growth can be prevented by keeping your equipment in an area where the air is circulating Frequent rapid and severe temperature changes can cause problems such as corrosion of slectrical contacts and should be avoided When in extremely cold temperatures cameras and especially lenses should be protected as much as possible Dust and grit Prevent dirt of any kind from getting into your camera When taking photographs in coastal areas for example the camera should be protected from sand and salt water spray You can blow away dust on the lens glass magnifier of focusing screen or wipe it off genlly with a soft cloth if necessary Smears on the lens glass should be removed with a high quality lens cleaning solution on a soft clean tissue Be Careful not to scratch the lens or touch any of the glass surfaces with EV Interlock Button Depressing the EV interlock button inter locks the shutter speed and aperture rings to make it possible to change the shutter speed aperture setting while retaining the EV value Depth of field Preview Knob The Depth of field preview knob location and operation is i
14. dentical to the FE and F lenses page 29 F setting Depress the small green F lock button located to the left of the green F on the shutter speed ring Keep it depressed while turning the ring to align the F with the index line Release the button to lock the ring in the F position The F setting locks the shutter wide open without interfering with the aperture function With this setting the lens works exactly as an FE or F lens page 28 5 Press the exposure button to make an exposure with the preset values NOTE In temperature conditions below 0 C 32 F the leaf shutter may react slower than normal Be sure to keep the release button depressed until the leaf shutter has completed the exposure function 6 Rewind the camera to get the viewfinder image back advance the film to the next frame and to cock the lens shutter Flash photography with CF lens The CF lenses have a built in X type flash synchronization at all shutter speeds Flash connection is the PC socket located on the left hand side of the lens close to the depth of field scale Lens in F mode Dedicated and non dedicated Flash Units The procedures are identical to the corresponding procedures for the FE lens page 37 your tingers The surface of the mirror is coated and should be blown clean but nat be wiped Lens cleaning solvents or other chemicals should not be used on the focusing screen Impact Your camera can be damaged by severe
15. e focusing screen 2 Mark or memorize the distance on the focusing scale opposite the common index line 3 Rotate the focusing ring to set this distance opposite the IR index Exposure Value EV The orange scale on the right hand side indicates the exposure value for the set aperture shutter speed combination You read the value opposite the orange triangular index on the shutter speed ring Use the scale to set the exposure as it can be red from exposure meters such as the PME51 Magazine Load Status In the center of the film holder key there is a crescent shaped indicator window that shows white when the magazine is freshly loaded It gradually changes to red as the film is wound through An all red indicator shows that the film is used up or that the magazine is empty Removing the Film When the film has been advanced after the last frame fhe magazine blocks the camera against further exposure release To remove the exposed film fold out the film winding crank and rotate it clockwise until you can feel that the film is leaving the supply spool Withdraw the film holder from the magazine and remove the film Film Tab Holder 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 Piane index The film plane index on the right hand side of the magazine body indicates the position of the film plane It can be u
16. er in such cases and to avoid underexpo sure you are recommended to use shutter speeds of 1 125 s or slower 54 APPENDIX A CF lenses MU O ersi ri iss anwwmw MILTEI LLUD B 12 4 6 16 30 64 C7 EEKE rt ita MGRRGSSRSSR OSHA STP TILi eye 56 APPENDIX A C lenses EEEN tens in C mode Dedicated Flash Unit The TTL OTF system is working also in C mode to control the dedicated flash unit directly as with the Hasselblad Protlash 4504 or through an suitable adapter However since the focal plane shutter is not working as a shutter the triggering of the flash must come from the shutter in the CF lens The red ready signal and flashing confirmation indication appear in the view finder as described on page 36 How to use the Dedicated Flash Camera shutter speed set at C Suggested procedure 1 Attach the flash to the camera if desired 2 Connect the TTL cord according to the flash instruction 3 Connect the PC connector to the PC socket on the CF lens not to the PC socket in the camera body 4 Set the flash unit in the desired mode of operation and switch it on The red ready signal in the viewtinder lights up when the flash is ready to be fired 5 Select shutter speed and preset aperture on the lens 6 Press and release the exposure button to make an exposure observing the viewfinder display for the confirmation indication 7
17. f the camera body to expose the film 4 The mirror folds down again to restore the viewfinder image 5 The rewind crank is released NOTE The exposure button is locked when the magazine slide is in the magazine Cable Release When using shutter speeds slower than 1 30 s you are recommended to mount the camera on a tripod and use a cable release attached to the threaded mount in the center of the exposure release button The cable release and the exposure button have identical functions Lens Catch In the lower left hand corner of the front is the lens catch button To remove the lens you have to keep the button depressed while rotating the Jens clockwise as seen from behind The Bottom At the bottom of the camera are the quick coupling plate the tripod thread and iwo ridges supporting the camera when placed on a flat surface The quick coupling plate fits the Hasselblad accessories such as the tripod quick coupling and the flash bracket The tripod thread is 1 4 and accepts the retaining screws of the flash rail and the flash bracket The Top The entire top of the camera is covered by the viewing components page 12 The camera body is supplied with the collapsible focusing hood which also serves as a protective cover for the focusing screen Changing the Focusing Sereen Your 201F is equipped with the exceptionally bright and sharp Acute Matte focusing screen If you wish to replace the focusing screen wi
18. fficient for a correct exposure Setting the Film Speed The film speed is set with the SO selection dial The setting range is ISO 16 1000 The equivalent DIN numbers are shown in the table below Certain films e g Polaroid need compensation for differences in reflection Such compensation is made by changing the How to Use the Dedicated Flash Flash in TTL mode For the operation of the flash unit please refer to the flash unit Instruction Manual Camera Functions Fully aulomatic exposure control through TTIL OTF metering Exposure with preset aperture and shutter speed of 1 90 s or slower Automatic disabling of flash triggering when the preset shutter speed is faster than 1 90 s Viewfinder indication when the flash unit is charged and ready to fiash when the exposure was correct when the exposure was insufficient Suggested procedure 1 Set the fiim speed with the Film Speed Dial Attach and connect the flash unit ac cording to the flash unit Manual With the Hasselblad Proflash 4504 connect the Hasselblad TTL cable between the TTL socket in the camera body page 26 and the TTL socket in the flash unit The PC cable connector is inoperative but can be parked in the PC socket tiim speed setting The amount of compen sation has to be determined by experiment 200 400 800 e 2 Set the flash unit at TTL or corresponding mode and switch it on When the flash un
19. gure cw clockwise Cew counter clockwise 1 Fold out the film holder key 2 Turn the key cew 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 as in the picture Remove all of the paper band surrounding the roll 4 Turn the film holder key cw to open the film clamp Pull 8 10 cm 3 4 in of paper backing off the film roll Slide the side edge under the clamp Insert the tongue of the backing paper into the slot in the take up spool 6 Turn the grooved knob cw to align the arrow on the paper with the triangular index on the bar but no further 7 Turn the film holder key ecw Insert the film holder into the magazine Ensure that it is correctly positioned Turn the film holder key cw to lock the film holder in the magazine 8 Fold out the film winding crank Rotate it cw about ten turns until it stops Turn it cew and fold it in mn 32 Magazine operation 34 Magazine operation Infrared IR Photography Infrared tight with wavelengths beyond 800 nm are refracted by the lens to an image plane further away from the lens than the image plane for visible light When Photographing with IR light you have io compensate for this difference by setting the focusing distance opposite the red IR index to the right of the common index line Follow this procedure 1 Focus as usual on th
20. h see the flash manual There will be no indications in the viewfinder How to use the Non dedicated Flash Unit Camera shutler speed set at C Suggested procedure 1 Attach the flash to the camera if desired 2 Connect the sync cord to the PC socket on the CF lens not to the PC socket in the camera body 3 Set the flash unit at the desired mode and switch it on 4 Select and preset aperture and shutter speed preferably 1 125 s or slower 5 Press the exposure button to make an exposure 6 Rewind the camera to get the viewfinder image back cock the shutter and advance the film to the next frame Flash photography with the C lens Using the camera s focal plane shutter With the lens shutter set at B the lens can be used as an F lens Dedicated and Non dedicaied Flash Units Follow the procedures for the F lens page 40 Using the C lens leaf shutter Make sure that the flash mode selector is set at X Dedicated and Non dedicated Flash Units Follow the corresponding procedures for the CF lens page 53 i j i i trieval system or All rights reserved No parts of this material may be reproduced stored in a ret penance in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the company 58 APPENDIX A CF lenses 55 ALDEA LL LLLE LACED 0 4030158 4B 1 24 SHAH eon Tr O O CRTI LETT TTT TTT 4 1 6U
21. he lens catch button rotate the lens counter clockwise and lift it out of the bayonet mount NOTE You can only attach and remove the lens when the camera is cocked fully wound and not in pre released mode see page 16 Removing the Magazine tis advisable to have the camera fully wound and the magazine status indicator showing white If the indicator shows red then follow the instructions below Insert the magazine slide fully and with the hinge towards the front of the camera Slide the magazine catch to the right tilt the maga zine back and lift it off the supports NOTE The magazine cannot be removed without inserting the magazine slide The camera cannot be operated when a maga zine with the slide inserted is attached to the camera The Magazine Status Indicator The status indicator on the right hand side of the magazine shows white when the maga zine is ready to operate and red when the film has not been advanced after the expo sure Do not attach a magazine showing white to a camera that is not rewound Wind the camera first or you will lose one frame Do not attach a magazine showing red to a fully wound camera That could result in a double exposure If the status indicator shows red release the camera page 15 before attaching the magazine Then winding the camera advances the film one frame Strap and Strap Lugs The 201F is delivered with a medium wide shoulder strap which is packed separately You w
22. ill find other types of straps in the Hasselblad Product Catalog All straps have special clips for easy attaching them to and removing them from the camera body Attaching the Strap Place the main body of the strap clip over the strap lug on the camera see figure Press the tip of the clip towards the camera while pulling the strap to slide the clip over the lug to the locked position Removing the strap Lift the locking plate of the clip high enough to let it pass over the top of the lug Push the clip in the direction opposite to the strap to Slide it off the lug Getting started Gelting started 7 9 11 12 Getting started 14 Getting started 16 The Right Hand Side Focusing Hood and Magnifier Opening the Focusing Hood Lift the tid with a firm grip on the tab at its rear edge and swing it up to a vertical position The hood unfolds automatically and locks in open position The Bullt in Magnifier Use the built in 4 5x magnifier to enlarge the viewfinder image e g for more accurate focusing To unfold it push the oval catch inside the lid to the right as indicated in the illustration To fold the magnifier down simply push it back towards the lid until it locks The magnifier can easily be exchanged for one with a suitable correction lens to match your individual eyesight see page 22 Closing the Focusing Hood Pinch the side plates at the hinge points and fold
23. ine Focusing and Exposure Release Turn the focusing ring page 28 until the image of Ihe subject appears sharp in the viewfinder Depress the exposure release button to release the shutter After releasing the exposure bution you can rotate the winding crank one full turn until it locks to rewind the camera cock the shutter and advance the film one frame The Selftimer Pressing the pre release button a second time starts the selftimer function This is indicated by a flashing red light on the camera body to the left of the lens mount The standard selftimer delay is 10 s Pressing the selftimer button a third time reduces the selftimer delay to 2s which is very useful to avoid blur due to camera vibra tions especially at slow shutter speeds At the beginning the light flashes twice per se cond but when two seconds remain of the delay time or after the third pressing of the button it increases to four times per second and changes to a continuous light the last half second You can interrupt the selftimer function at any time by pressing the pre release button a fourth time or by a blind rewind as for a double exposure The selftimer function is inoperative when the shutter speed ring is set in positions B or C page 18 The Grip Cushion A rubber cushion along the lower edge of the right hand side provides a safe and comfortable grip Getting started The Right Hand Side 13 15
24. it is charged and ready to flash the indica tor in the viewfinder lights up with a fixed ISO ASA 16 25 40 64 100 gt i 13 14 15 16 1 36 Flash Photography 38 Flash Photography 40 Other Hasseiblad lenses 18 19 20 21 4 25 26 27 2 31 3 Select and preset the aperture for the desired depth of field Preset the shutter speed at 1 90 s or slower if required NOTE The flash is not triggered at se lected shutter speeds faster than 1 90 5 to avoid unexpected exposure failures Shutter speeds slower than 1 90 s are operative and may result in unwanted mixed light exposures when the flash and the camera are used in TTL mode 4 Depress the exposure release button to make the exposure and trigger the flash The control circuits in the camera cut the flash when the exposure is correct If the flash was powerful enough to produce a correct exposure bul did not use up all the power the viewfinder signal turns to the ready state directly after the flashing confirmation signal If it did use up most of the power the signal turns otf after the confirmation while the flash unit is re charging and lights up again when it is fully recharged WARNING Absence of the confirmation signal indicates underexposure The remedy is to move closer to the subject select a larger aperture use a taster film or any combination of ihese actions 5 Rewind the camera to cock the shutter and advance the fiim to he ne
25. lly the same design but are differently adjusted from the factory The PME3 PME5 and PMES1 are adjusted to the brighter Acute Matte screen in the 201F camera while the previous PME is adjusted to the lower light level of the Ground glass screen Cat No 42161 and other comparable screens such as Split image 42188 Microprism amp split image 42218 or Grid amp microprism 42250 The Plain glass screen 42200 is not suit able for TTL metering The the viewfinder types are identified by the marks PME 3 PME5 or PME 51 respec tively on the rear of the viewfinder body above the eyepiece The PME has no marking The recommended procedures of compen sation for alternative usage of the meter viewfinders are shown in the charts on the opposite page The Left Hand Side The Film Speed Selector Dial The film speed selector dial is effective in connection with dedicated flash photography only See the chapter Flash Photography pages 35 39 for detail information The Shutter Speed Ring Lock Slide the lock button forwards to lock the shutter speed ring at any full or intermediate speed setting including B and C In the locked position a red warning flag is exposed next to the button Unlock the shutter speed ring by sliding the button rearwards The Flash Connectors The larger six pin TTL connector provides automatic control of dedicated flash units The Hasselblad Proflash 4504 can be connected directly to the 2
26. ment viewfinder into the slots and push it forward until it stops When fully inserted the viewfinder is retained in position by a spring loaded ball latch until you have reattached the magazine or protective cover Changing the Magnifier The standard magnifier normaily provides a comfortable viewing of the focusing screen for most users If necessary however he standard magnifier plate with lens can be changed for a plate with a correction lens to compensate for individual eyesight Correction lenses are available with powers ranging from 3 to 4 dioptres Change the magnifier as follows 1 Remove the focusing hood from the camera body and open it by lifting the lid 2 Release the magnifier by pushing the catch to the left Push the magnifier half way down seize the lens plate from underneath and pull it out of Ihe holder 3 Keep the plate holder halfway down and insert the replacement lens plate with the printed side up Fold the hood down and put it back on the camera Exposure Release Button The exposure release button is located in the lower right hand corner of the front within comfortable reach of the left hand index finger when the left hand grip is applied page 15 Depressing the button triggers the exposure cycle The mirror folds up and darkens the view finder 2 The lens diaphragm closes down to the preselected f stop 3 The shutter curtains travel across the im age opening in the rear o
27. motorizes the 201F for a maxi mum frame rate of 1 3 fps Flash Photography 37 Viewfinders Besides the focusing hood which is deliv ered with the camera body you have a choice of a magnifying hood and a range of prism viewfinders with and without built in exposure meters The Hasselblad 201F System Chart The accessory chart on the following pages indicates the wide range of accessories available within the Hasselblad System Please refer to the Hasselblad Product Catalog for full information on the com plete Hasselblad Camera System Accessories 41 The Hasselblad 201F System Chart 1 CF40 FLE O me g CTA ce D PEs PMS E 42 Hasselblad System Chart Technical Specifications and Equipment 201F Medium format single lens reflex camera with built in flash exposure control Full image size mirror Max film size 6 x 6 om 2 1 4 x 2 1 4 in Interchangeable lenses film magazines viewfinders and focus ing screens Camera design Electronically controlled mechanical focal plane shutter with release solenoid system Horizontally running textile curtains Shutter speed range 1s 1 1000s and B Fully mechanical C setting for lenses with built in leaf shutters Flash synchronization at all speeds from B to 1 90s Shutter Lens mount Hasselblad bayonet mount for FE F CF and C lenses Facusing hood with 4 5 x magnifier interchangeable with magnifying hood and prism viewfinders with or with
28. n F TCC j d 44 48 45 amp 37 Focusing hood 38 Film plane indicalian 39 Film winding crank 40 Film tab hader 41 Magazine suppori slol 42 Frame counter 43 Magazine status indicator 44 Magazine suppon 45 Gamera support 46 Quick coupling slide 47 Tripod thread 1 4 55 Grip cushion 48 Magazine indicator trigger 49 Selflimer indication 50 Mirror release selftimer butlon 51 TCC connectors 52 Lens drive shail 53 Lens drive shall calch 54 Lens bayonel plate 56 Winder coupling 57 Double exposure button 58 Winding crank hub who first envisioned it to satisfy his own exacting standards and diverse require ments Dr Victor Hasselblad himself an accomplished photographer Being a photographer first and business man second he would never sacrifice quality for ease of production To this day Hasselblad products are painstakingly crafted with this principle in mind forming a range of equipment for maximum of flexibility and optimum of photography in any application Lenses Since the early 1950 s Hasselblad lenses with few exceptions only have been manufactured to the highest quality requirements by Carl Zeiss in Germany All Hasselblad lenses manufactured since 1957 can be used with the 201F This Instruction Manual describes in detail how to operate the Hasselblad 201F Read it carefully to avoid mistakes and to get access to the Hasselblad potential Exploiting that potential is limited by
29. n please refer to the Hasselblad Product Catalog Hasselblad reserves the right to change te specifications without prior notice Technical Specification 45 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY The lens cannot be attached The lens is released Cock the lens The camera body is released Complete the camera release or pre released or depress the double expo sure button and rewind the camera The lens cannot be detached The camera body is released or pre released Complete the camera release or depress the double expo sure button and rewind the camera The magazine cannot be detached The magazine slide is not com pletely inserted Push the magazine slide in unt it posilively stops The shutler speed ring cannot be moved The flashis nottriggered when lhe camera is released The flash ready signal daes not light up when a dedicated flash unilis connected The confirmation signal does not appear after a dedicated flash exposure The shutter speed ring lock is engaged The selected shutter speed is taster than 1 90 s The flash unit is not switched on or is not fully charged lo be operative The connection between flash unii and camera is defective The flash unit s batteries are too exhausted to recharge lhe unit Disengage the shutter speed ring lock Select a shutter speed ol 1 90 s or slower Switch on the flash unit and or wait until it is fully charged Check the connections accord
30. ng on the camera Non dedicated Flash Units Any kind of electrically powered flash unit connected to the PC socket will only be trig gered but not controlled by the camera The viewfinder signals will not be operating The PC socket is inoperative at shutter speed settings faster than 1 90 s to avoid exposure failures NOTE High power studio flash units may in some cases have a flash duration longer than 1 90 s When using such equipment you are recommended to set the shutter speed at 1 60s or slower to avoid uneven exposure due to shutter curtain movement Accessories All accessories included in the present Hasselblad Product Catalog and most discontinued older accessories can be used on the 201F when not specifically noted otherwise Accessory Mounts The quick coupling plate on the bottom of the camera body page 21 fits the handy and reliable Hasselblad tripod quick coupling and the flash gun bracket On the front of the lenses are external and internal bayonet mounts for filters close up lenses and lens shades The viewfinder mount on top of the camera body accepts various focusing screens and viewfinders Under neath the winding crank is a bayonet mount for the Hasselblad Winder Major Accessories A couple of the most important accessories is described below For a complete review of the Hasselblad system refer to the Hassel blad Product Catalog Winder The Hasselblad Winder replaces the winding crank and
31. orwards the rings are e Focusing ring with focusing distance scale in meters white and feet orange Common index line and depth ot field scale Aperture ring with aperture scale and EV index orange Shutter speed ring with shutter speed scale EV scale orange and F lock button green How to use the CF lens A Lens in F mode leaf shutter open Suggested procedure 1 Turn the shutter speed ring to the F set ting 2 Operate the camera as described for the FE iens page 28 B Lens in C mode leaf shutter working When using the built in leaf shutter in the CF lens the focal plane shutter in the camera body must be disengaged By setting the camera s shutter speed ring in the C position page 18 the focal plane shutter is turned into an auxiliary shutter used only to protect the film from inadvertent exposure NOTE The leaf shutter remains closed leaving the viewfinder screen dark until the camera is rewound Suggested procedure t Check that the lens shutter speed ring is not set at F 2 Turn the camera s shutter speed ring to align the C at the end of the scale with the red index mark 3 Lock it there by engaging the shutter speed ring lock page 26 4 Preset the desired aperture and shutter speed on the lens scales Camera Care Service and Guarantee Camera Care Your Hasselblad camera is designed to with stand the rigours of professional use in most environments In order to
32. out exposure meter Acute Matte focusing screen interchangeable with other Hasselblad focus ing screens Illuminated flash indication Viewfinder p Camera winding Manual single turn winding crank Simultaneous shutter cocking and amp Film advance film advance The crank is interchangeable with the motorized Hasselblad Winder for a frame rate of up to 1 3 fps Center weighted TTL OTF flash exposure meter powered from flash unit Low center metering area Full dedicated flash control with shutter speeds from B to 1 90 s Inhibited flash triggering at shutter speeds faster than 1 90 s Flash control 44 Technical Specification Troubleshooting Your Hasselblad 201F is built for long and troublefree service especially when you follow the advices on maintenance and care on page 49 Should you encounter any operational difficuties the troubleshooting chart below may help you to resolve them PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY When the exposure release The battery is missing insert a fresh battery as de button is depressed only the scribed on page 6 depress the mirror lifts and there is no double exposure button and battery check indication in the rewind the camera viewfinder The battery is exhausted The magazine slide is still in the magazine The exposure release button cannot be depressed Remove the magazine slide completely The film is finished Load a new film or change toa
33. peed value as indicated on the film package or INCREASE the MAX lens aperture setting one full step or REDUCE the EV reading one full step when setting it on the lens EV scale B Ground glass or similar focusing screen combined with Viewfinder Action required to obtain a correct EV model PME3 PME5 PMES1 INCREASE the ASA ISO setting to twice the film speed value as indicated on the film package or REDUCE the MAX lens aperture setting one full step OT INCREASE the EV reading one full step when setting it on the lens EV scale Lenses The Hasselblad lenses manufactured since 1957 can be separated in two major groups each with two subgroups 1 Lenses with a built in leaf shutter C lenses discontinued CF lenses 2 Lenses without shutter F tenses discontinued FE formerly F TCC lenses All these lenses can be used on the 201F but the F and FE lenses are exclusively designed for use on focal plane shutter cameras such as the 201F FE Lenses The Hasselblad FE lenses which have no built in shutter can easily be identified by their system sign the iwin blue lines on the lefi hand side of the aperture ring Another sign visible only when the lens is detached from the camera body are the four contact pins in the bayonet plate at the rear of the lens They are used for the data transmis sion between the lens electronics and the electronic system in the 205TCC camera body The contact su
34. rfaces of these pins are sensitive to contamination and should not be touched with your fingers Attach the protective cover after removing the lens from the camera and never set the lens down on the unprotected bayonet plate Lenses 27 The depth of field scale repeats the apertu re values on both sides of the heavier index line between ring with the index line and the focusing ring When the image is focused on the screen you can read the focusing distance opposite the index line in the depth of fieid scale The depth of field limits can be read opposite the left and right values corre sponding to the preset aperture value The illustration depicts the depth of field for the preset aperture value of 8 Depth of field Preview The lens is normally opened to the largest aperture to provide the brightest possible viewfinder image with the most shallow depth of field You can stop down the lens diaphragm to the preset aperture by pushing down the depih of field preview knob until it lacks To reopen it depress the lower end of the knob FE Lens Functions 29 ovis 30 FE Lens Functions Magazine Operation Loading the Magazine figures 1 8 You can load the magazine with film when it is either on or off the camera Off the camera you have to ensure that the magazine slide is inserted with its flat side towards the rear Follow the procedure below to load a film Paragraph numbers refer to the corre sponding fi
35. rotate it clockwise one turn until it locks Ci page 16 Double exposure Front Protective Cover The front protective cover is attached to a bayonet mount Rotate it as indicated by the arrow in the illustration and lift it out of the mount Attaching the Lens Remove the lens rear protective cover by rotating il clockwise and lifting it off the lens Check that both the camera and the lens are Rear Protective Cover Depress the catch tilt the cover backwards and lift it off Always attach the rear protective cover to protect the shutter curtain when you detach the magazine Attaching the Magazine Ensure that the magazine slide is fully inserted and that the magazine status indica tor is white If the indicator is red then follow the instructions on page 9 Rest the maga zine on the magazine supports with the support lugs properly engaging the recesses in the magazine bottom Carefully swing the magazine towards the camera body checking that the magazine hooks fit into the slots in the magazine Push the magazine gently but firmly against the hooks while sliding the magazine catch to the right Release the button when the magazine makes contact with 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 tock the magazine to the camera body The Winding Crank One full revolution of the winding crank cocks the camera and lens mechanism
36. s and advances the film to the next frame Underneath the crank are the drive shaft and the bayonet mount for the Hasselblad Winder page 41 which can be attached after removing the crank It is recommended that ihe camera is fully wound when the crank is removed or replaced Removing the Winding Crank To remove the crank push the catch lever on the rear of the crank hub downwards while rotating the crank counter clockwise Then pull it straight out from the shaft Attaching the Winding Crank On the side of the crank hub are one large and one small triangular index mark Attach the crank to the shaft with the smaller mark aligned with the red dot located immediately above the mount While pushing the crank against the camera body rotate it clockwise until the larger mark is aligned with the red dot cocked The lower illustration on page 6 shows the proper position of the drive shafts against the index marks for the camera drive shaft top and the lens drive shaft bottom You will find that holding the camera body in your left hand and the lens in your right hand as shown in the illustration is the easiest way to attach the lens When you have aligned the red index on the lens bayonet with that on the camera body as shown in the illustration the lens will fit easily into the bayonet mount You can then rotate it clockwise until it stops with a faint click as the lens catch locks it in place Removing the Lens Depress t
37. s unprotected Attach the rear protective cover whenever the magazine is detached The opening in the rear of the camera is normally covered by the shutter curtain The 201F has a mechanically powered but electronically controlled focal plane shutter with two textile curtains running from left to right across the opening The running time for the curtains is 1 90 s i e at that and all slower speeds the entire image area is open during the exposure 22 The Viewfinder System Caution Whether the shutter is cacked or released one of the shutter curtains is always exposed in the opening When the rear of the camera is not covered by a magazine or a protective cover great care should be taken when handling it The curtains are very sensitive to damage Do not touch the curtains To the right of the shutter opening are the magazine driving gear and the trigger for the magazine status indicator page 9 At the bottom edge of the rear of the camera are the magazine supports and close to the top are the magazine hooks the means serving to hold the magazine to the camera body page 8 The Viewfinder System Changing Focusing Hood or Viewfinder To remove the focusing hood for the purpose of attaching any other viewfinder in the Hasselblad system detach the magazine or the rear protective cover Fold down the focusing hood to protect it from damage and remove it by sliding it to the rear in its guide slots Slide the replace
38. sed to for accurate determination of the subject to film distance which is important in close up photography interlocked shutter speed aperture If you want to change the shutter speed or the aperture withoul changing the EV you can interlock the shutter speed and aperture setting rings by holding down the grooved interlock button in the grip to the right of the aperture scale When rotated the rings move together to the required speed or f stop setting Other Hasselblad Lenses How to use other Hasselblad lenses on your 201F is described on pages 40 and in Appendix A Flash Photography Automatic Flash Control When a dedicated flash unit such as the Hasselblad Proflash 4504 or any other unit complying with the European SCA standards is connected to the TTL flash socket page 26 37 direclly or through a suitable adapter the built in sensor and flash control circuits in your 201F controls the flash duration by TTL OTF metering TTL Through The Lens OTF Off The Film This means that it meters the light reflected off a central portion of the film surface and terminates ihe flash when the exposure is correct according to the film speed you have selected with the film speed dial page 26 36 The flash control circuit and the flash adapter when used is powered from the flash unit and consumes no energy from Ihe camera baitery Any electronic flash unit including the dedi cated flash types can be connected to the
39. tenance and overhaul at regular inter vals at an authorized Hasselblad Service Center Read more about maintenance and service on page 49 Warranty Provided that you purchased your equipment from an authorized Hasselblad dealer or distributor it is covered by an international warranty for one year from the date of delivery Read more about the warranty on page 49 201F Parts and Components 1 Focusing hood 2 Acute Malte focusing screen 3 Focusing screen calch 4 Viewfinder mirror 5 Shutter release bution 6 Aperiure ring 7 Depth ot field scale 8 Shuiler aperiure interlock buttan 9 Focusing ring 10 Lens front bayonet exterior 11 Lens front bayonet interior 12 Depth ol field preview knob 22 Ballery 4 Parts and Components 13 Lens mount 14 Drive shall 15 Lens calch bution 16 Shuller speed ring 17 Selllimer indicator tight 18 Baltery compartment 19 Shutter speed ring lock 20 Grip cushion 21 Battery cassetla 23 Film speed selector dial 24 PC flash socket 25 TTL Dedicated llash conneclor 26 TTL llash connector cover 2 Strap lug 28 Indicator trigger slol 29 Film load indicator 30 Film holder key 31 Film holder 32 Film magazine 33 Magazina slide 34 Film magazine caich 35 Magazine hook stot 36 Magazine gear Acule Matte designed by MINOLTA Hasselblad 201F instruction Manual Contents 3 Hasselblad 201F Introduction 4 Parts and Components 6 Getting Started Baltery Cocking the Camera
40. th any of the other focusing screens in the Hasselblad System simply follow the proce dure below 1 Delach the magazine and the viewfinder 2 Push the two screen latches to the side into their recesses 3 Place your hand over the screen and invert the camera The screen will now drop into your hand 4 Insert the replacement screen with the smooth side up and the sharp edged corners down Ensure that all four corners of the screen are positively seated on their supports You need not retum the screen latches This is done automatically when the viewfinder is replaced NOTE Should the screen refuse to drop out by itself ensure that the camera is fully wound remove the lens and check that the mirror is in the down position Put a finger through the lens mount and push gently at the screen from underneath preferably with a soft cloth between the finger and the screen The Front 19 The Viewfinder System 23 28 FE Lens Functions Hasselblad Meter Prism Viewfinder Adjustments The Hasselblad Meter Prism Viewtinders meter the light level on the focusing screen They are calibrated at the factory to give an accurale reading with one particular type of screen lf that focusing screen is replaced with another type which gives a different tight level under the same ambient conditions the meter has to be adjusted to compensate for the difference The PME PME3 PME5 and PME51 are basica
41. the hood back down Flash Connectors The flash connectors are located in the upper forward corner of the control panel The smaller one is a standard PC socket and the larger one with a protective cover is a 6 pin TTL connector for dedicated flash units The PC socket Non dedicated flash units and certain adap ters should be connected to this socket The TTL Connector A dedicated flash unit connected to this 6 pin outlet directly or through a suitable adapter will be fully controlled by the flash control circuit in the camera You will find further information on flash photography on pages 33 37 38 51 53 55 The Film Speed Selector Dial Use the film speed selector dial to set the actual film speed for the dedicated flash contro function The Shutter Speed Ring Lock Push the locking button forwards to lock the shutter speed ring at any marked or interme diate click stop setting Pull it backwards to release the ring for a change of setting Operating Details The Right Hand Side On the right hand side of the camera body are the winding crank see page 10 and the combined pre release and selftimer button Double Exposure You can make double or multiple expo sures by rewinding the camera without advancing the film This is possible by depressing the double exposure button in the center of the crank hub and slightly turning the crank clockwise at the same time You can then release the button and complete the
42. winding until the crank locks Mirror and Mechanism Pre release The viewfinder mirror shows the entire im age without vignetting By pre releasing cer tain camera functions and lifting up the mirror you can avoid camera vibrations reduce the sound level and shorten the time delay belween the exposure button actuation and the exposure This is dane by pressing the pre release button once To reset the mechanism and lower the mirror again you simply perform the operation for a double exposure as described above Focusing Screen and Viewfinder Image The Hasselblad 201F is equipped with the Acute Matte focusing screen featuring supe rior brightness and the highest resolution among the Hasselblad focusing screens The center of the screen is indicated by a hairline cross See page 23 on how to change the focusing screen The Control Panel The control panel occupies a major part of the left hand side of the camera body H includes the controls for certain functions of the 201F such as The Flash Connectors The Film Speed Selector Dial The Shutter Speed Ring Lock The Selftimer indicator Light Left Hand Grip Holding the 201F in your left hand as shown in the illustration is the most convenient grip You can reach the exposure release button with your index finger and the shutter speed ring lock with your thumb Your right hand is free for focusing setting the aperture operating the crank or for changing fens or magaz
43. xt frame 201F with other Hasselblad Lenses You can use the Hasselblad F CF and C lenses on your 2t0F camera body without fear of damaging neither camera nor tens The F lenses are optically mechanically and operationally identical with the correspond ing FE lens s The instructions for the FE lenses are in all parts applicable on the F lenses How to use the CF and C lenses is described in Appendix A page 48 Flash photography with F lenses The overall similarity between the FE and F lenses makes the flash photography procedures identical Dedicated Flash Unit The TTL OTF flash control system makes no difference between the FE and the F lenses as italways operates when the lens is stopped down during the exposure How to use the Dedicated Flash The procedures are identical to those described for the FE lenses in the different flash modes of operation pages 37 39 Non dedicated Flash Unit The information on and procedure described for the use of a non dedicated flash unit together with a FE lens page 39 is in all parts applicable with an F lens red light Flash in other mode than TTL A dedicated flash unit connected to the TTL socket and set in any other mode than TTL will not be controlled by the camera but will still trigger the ready and confirmation indications in the viewfinder The flash func tion and the viewfinder indications however are regardless of the film speed setti
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