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Hasselblad H2 Digital Camera User Manual

1. 46 Selecting metering method Proceed as follows with the camera in active mode 1 Press the EXP button on the viewfinder 2 Turn the rear control wheel in either direction 2a to succes sively access the three choices Average Centre Weighted and Spot 2b 3 Press Save DRIVE button to retain the setting Exposure method Exposure can be controlled either manually or by using one of four automatic modes These have the following designations on the grip LCD A Aperture priority S Shutter priority P Program Pv Program variable In each mode you can see both the aperture and the shutter speed information on the grip LCD and on the viewfinder LCD In manual mode aperture is set by the front control wheel and the shutter speed by the rear control wheel In the automatic modes the aperture and shutter speed settings are controlled by the camera either partially or completely according to setting Within this mode there are four choices Please see the Appendix for P and Pv mode charts that describe the aperture and shutter speed setting combinations MANUAL EXPOSURE M Manual mode will provide total user control of the shutter and aperture settings To set the Manual mode proceed as follows with the camera in active mode 1 Press the EXP button on the viewfinder 2 Turn the front control wheel either direction 2a until you reach M Manual 2b 3 Press Save DRIVE button t
2. General overview of camera menu Please see digital back user manual for menu continuation from this point Exit Enter old Old Digital Exit Enter i ta zelf Timer Exit JEnter Z le Bracketing Interyal PExit On i Bam e Bm e BE b 4 e b Custom options Image info 210s DELAY MIRROR UF 210s pELAY MIRROR UF 2 frames 2O0m5s5 Se Saar Enter Exit 43 44 A Date amp time System status Exit On Save Exit On Save uHe ong a ma Settings Self timer options Bracketing options Interval options options ZIS Save Ext e Time 13 37 reas bs Mag 9109 Date 2005 07 11 Leks 1495 Date amp me nfo aoe Date amp Time Text Body 9 1 0 settings Mag 0S1 lens 200 ETENDE ETET 7 eee cat nfo TITT 4 Standb t 4 Evy increment 4 User button 4 AE L button System timeou function function status 105 1 2 Step Hone AE Lock BET FISE 7 eee cae 4 Stop down 4 HUP button gt 4 Control wheel 4 Flash ready button function Function direction exposure lock Stop down Wirror up Clockwise Tes g 9 i ii al i 4 Dut of range 4 True exposure i outers nck SE eupuente lock exposure lock p ums Enter KEN Ho n on i ay xii PONa ko Ho T Yes T 4 Imprint type gt 4 Text gt k E TE Slesakeres Custom options Me Custom options Custom
3. Battery charger BCH Li ion 7 2 VDC e Read the instructions before using the charger e Use indoors only protect against moisture e Donot use charger for anything else than charging of Battery grip rechargeable 7 2 V 3043348 e Do not short circuit the jack plug e Do not alter the charger in any way other than changing the plug attachment Viewfinder screen 9 10 The H2 is fitted with a Spherical Acute Matte D viewfinder screen for extreme brightness clarity and even illumination An optional accessory screen with a grid pattern is also available To change a viewfinder screen remove the viewfinder to access the viewfinder screen To remove the screen place the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar in the viewfinder screen removal lug and pull upwards To replace the screen position the right side of the screen in place so that it sits correctly in the recess Place the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar in the viewfinder screen replace ment indentation and press downwards until the screen snaps into position Try to avoid touching either surface of the screen with bare fingers Z Donot attempt to clean the screen by immersing it in water or use any kind of cleaning fluid If the screen becomes damp do not use hot air to dry it Use a soft cloth on the upper surface only Seek advice from an Authorized Hasselblad Service Center if the screen becomes particularly soiled Remember that particles or greasy marks on the screen
4. User Manual Manual V1 English for camera firmware version 9 1 0 or later HASSELBLAD Introduction Parts amp Components Quick Start Function Control amp Display Grip LCD Viewfinder LCD Camera Body Carrying strap Batteries Rechargeable battery grip Viewfinder screen Accessory connection PC connector Viewfinder Parts amp Components Attaching and removing the viewfinder Eyepiece adjustment Lenses Parts amp Components Attaching a lens Removing a lens Lens cap Filters and accessories Lens shades Shutter and aperture control Depth of field calculation Depth of field visual preview Infrared focus settings Focusing aid CF adapter Film Magazines Parts amp Components LCD panel LCD illumination button Change up button 22 23 23 23 25 26 26 27 28 28 28 29 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 31 31 31 31 32 33 34 34 34 34 CONTENTS Change down button Function selector Film plane index Darkslide indicator Darkslide key Film tab holder Film holder key Magazine settings lock Databus interface Magazine operation Battery Battery replacement Attaching and removing the magazine Magazine settings Film speed setting Film speed setting Barcode Film length number of frames Data imprint setting Frame counter setting Low battery symbol Film loading Film wind off Digital Photography Light Metering amp Exposure Control Metering metho
5. Guide no 12 Coverage 56 horizontal 44 vertical Maximum light fall off at side centres 1EV 50 Colour temperature full flash 5 000 5 600 K To raise the flash unit into its operative position slide the flash unit catch backwards in the direction of the flash symbol To return the flash unit into its closed position push down on the top of the unit until it clicks back into place The flash unit is automatically activated when it is in the operative position and de activated when returned to its stored position The green LED flash symbol blinks in the viewfinder when the flash unit is charging and remains stationary when fully charged The flash output can also be adjusted for optimum light balance in fill flash situations 4 Donotuse the in tegral flash together when another external TTL flash unit is connected and used in TTL or A mode A Forfull coverage with the integral flash use 80 mm or longer lenses without a lens shade Using the integral flash 1 Slide the flash unit catch backwards in the direction of the flash symbol 2 Press the FLASH button 3 Choose between Normal or Rear sync by turning the rear control wheel and the amount of compensation if required by turning the front control wheel 4 Press Save Drive button Make an exposure 5 If the settings were incorrect to match the output of the flash unit the viewfinder LCD displays a red triangle alongside a flashing green flash
6. symbol plus a warning message Low flash The grip LCD will also display a warning message Low flash Conventional measures should then be taken to correct the situ ation That is move closer to the main subject use a larger aper ture setting or use a faster film higher ISO setting HASSELBLAD 77 Separate flash unit connection and use Separate flash units can be electrically connected either by way of the hot shoe accessory holder see previous warnings on the top of the viewfinder or via a cord to the PC connection port on the left hand side of the camera body Slave unit switches transmitters can also be connected similarly dependant on unit see specific user manuals for details Keep the plastic safety cover in place in the hot shoe when not in use Flash measure of separate flash unit You can measure the effect of an attached flash unit with PC connected flash units and SCA3902 compatible flash units set to M mode where the camera acts much as a flash meter would By choosing Flash measure a trial exposure is made with the aux iliary shutter still in place which therefore prevents film frames from being used The aperture setting can be adjusted and more trial exposures made until the information on the grip LCD is satisfactory To use flash measure 1 Press the FLASH button on the grip to access the flash option screen 2 Turn the rear control wheel until Flash measure
7. The low battery symbol only appears on the magazine LCD when the battery needs changing Example In the example shown here 120 film length set manually the film speed ISO160 has been set manually 5 frames have already been exposed therefore with regular 120 film 11 frames remain e the battery is functional 38 39 Film loading The film magazine can be loaded either on or off the camera Regularly check the interior of the magazine and remove dust particles or any scraps of paper from previous rolls of film Load and unload film magazines away from direct light sources 1 Fold out the film holder key and turn it counter clockwise 90 Withdraw the film holder completely 2 Place an empty take up spool in the upper spool holder by placing one end over the fixed stud in the holder and the other end underneath the sprung spool retaining arm Rotate the spool a little if necessary until it clicks into position 3 Completely remove the retaining paper band from a new roll of film and place it in the lower spool holder See diagram for correct orientation Ensure you do not place the film spool the wrong way around 4 Pull 8 10 cm 3 4 in of paper backing from the film roll and insert the tongue of the backing paper into the slot in the take up spool Turn the spool one complete turn to ensure the tongue is firmly held in place by the overlying paper backing 5 Re insert the film holder into
8. 45 x 37 mm 70 Centre weighted 23 x 20 mm 20 Spot diameter 7 5 mm 2 1000 20 21 22 23 Technical specifications Camera Type Construction Lenses Viewfinders Focusing Digital functionality Data imprinting with film magazines only Film transport Film format Film choice Shutter Flash control Flash measurement Film backs Exposure metering Auto focus auto exposure SLR camera with interchangeable magazines viewfinders and lenses One piece stainless steel shell Die cast aluminium internal structure Tripod sockets 1 4 and 3 8 and quick coupling tripod plate for rapid mounting Hasselblad HC lenses with built in electronically controlled shutter and aperture Automatic or manual focusing with instant manual focus override All H2 lenses have been especially designed to meet the exacting requirements of digital photography Lens shades can be mounted in reverse for transport A 90 reflex viewfinder providing 100 field of view even when wearing eyeglasses and built in multi mode light metering system Image magnification 2 7 Integrated fill in flash with guide number 12 Hot shoe for automatic flash Metz SCA3002 system adapter SCA3902 Dot matrix LCD with presentation of all relevant information Built in diopter adjustment from 4 to 2 5D Automatic and manual focusing with electronic focus aid in manual mode Instant manual focus override Automatic focusi
9. The H2 will function equally well as an automatic point and shoot or as a total control ultra professional instrument The user manual is intended to be the standard reference manual In it you will find full user descriptions LCD charts specifications etc For the sake of simplicity a film magazine and standard lens are normally shown in most illustrations Take your time to learn the intricacies and potentials of the H2 Go at your own pace and ex plore the possibilities when you feel ready for the next step Results will be good from the word go that s guaranteed but when you want to make improvements or work more efficiently per haps the H2 can provide support The supreme Hasselblad potential is there it s up to you to exploit it Finally please check occasionally on the Hasselblad website www hasselblad com for any updates regarding user instructions changes news or other information concerning the H system If you have no Internet access please contact your Hasselblad dealer or distributor for the latest information What s in the box Your new Hasselblad camera may have been supplied in kit form or as separate items There are a number of possible combi nations depending on factors such as offers bundles etc Please ensure that all the items noted on the accompanying packing information have been supplied and are correct Contact your Hasselblad dealer or distributor immediately if anything is missing or
10. and efficiently reducing the downtime taken to process im age data and enabling final images to reach the customer more quickly Hasselblad image files now carry a full sets of metadata including capture conditions keywords and copyright facilitat ing work with image asset management solutions For specialist photographers the full productivity and creative freedom offered by Hasselblad s FlexColor workflow software is also available via importing the DNG file FlexColor and workflow FlexColor is the software that is included with Hasselblad digital backs It offers an image processing workflow with the highest degree of control for the studio photographer In tethered operation tools like live video and overlay masking help bring productivity to advanced set composition The newest FlexColor version allows the photographer to manipulate colour temperature and compare image details across multiple images for precise image selection FlexColor works on the basis of the raw DNG files generated by the Ixpress CFH FlexColor runs natively on both Macintosh and Windows comput ers and is licensed to allow you to provide free copies for all your co workers and production partners Colour refinement new colour handling concept Colour management solutions have in the past imposed limitations on professional digital photographers particularly when captur ing various skin tones metals fabrics flowers etc To combat this Hass
11. attached Failure to do so could cause an intermittent malfunction if the databus interface connections between the viewfinder and camera body are not positively secured To remove grasp the viewfinder in the right hand and while depressing the viewfinder release button lift the rear of the viewfinder up and away from the camera body Eyepiece adjustment No corrective lenses are needed to adjust the eyepiece to suit most requirements The diopter range is from 4 D to 2 5 D Eyeglass wearers can rapidly and accurately change the settings according to whether they wish to wear eyeglasses for viewing or not Personal eyepiece adjustments can be carried out by pointing the camera at the sky or similar smoothly toned area While holding the camera in your left hand you can with your right thumb turn the adjustment wheel until the markings on the viewfinder screen reach the optimum sharpness for your eyesight If you normally wear eyeglasses for distance viewing and intend to wear them for camera use then do not remove them for the above procedure If on the other hand you prefer to remove your eyeglasses for camera work then repeat the above procedure without wearing your eyeglasses Rubber eye cup Two rubber eye cups are available for the H2 The one supplied is suitable for users who do not intend to use eyeglasses when photographing The second shorter eye cup is for those who either prefer to position their eye further from the viewfi
12. in Self Timer the choice of delay mirror up or mirror up delay is only available by turning the rear control wheel lower row on display when the relevant function has been chosen by turning the front control wheel upper row on display Self Timer options available 2 605 options available DELAY MIRROR UP or MIRROR UP DELAY options available MIRROR GOES DOWN or MIRROR REMAINS UP 1 Self timer The self timer allows a delay in the activation of the shutter and a change in sequence of the mirror movement Normally the mirror is raised before the shutter is tripped creat ing a pause between the two actions to minimize camera vibration However during this pause there will be no image in the viewfinder and no light metering available for any eventual exposure change Therefore the Self timer function can be set to a sequence where the delay is followed by the mirror being raised instead Normally the mirror will instantly return after an exposure but you can also choose a setting where the mirror remains raised The Self Timer can be set to provide virtually vibration free shutter release It can be used instead of a remote release cable cord device when split second timing is not critical The camera s exposure settings Manual or Auto will be according to the light metering requirements just prior to the mirror being raised so choose your method accordingly with long delays in very changeable ligh
13. 1 From the main screen click PROFILES ON OFF button on the grip and the profile screen will appear 2 Use either the front or rear control wheel to scroll through the list and highlight the desired profile 3 Press Load AF button 4 Click PROFILES ON OFF button again 5 Press Save DRIVE button 6 The Profile name screen is then displayed where you can rename the profile to what suits you see section Imprint Text 4 2 2 further on in this manual for procedure details ON OFF PROFILES ESC 56 Advanced Features W Programmable self timer Mi Programmable bracketing W Programmable interval setting More than 25 custom options W Data and text imprinting This section describes the features that might not need to be ac cessed everyday but should be exploited wisely to obtain the opti mum from the system Some features are a little more special bracketing for example This is fairly normal practice for many photographers and the H system can provide a good deal of control and fine tuning of this particular feature More than 25 custom options are provided to work for you in the background ensuring security and also helping to bring down the barriers between you and capturing the image Each one can be changed to suit your preferences so that the whole camera be comes a reflection of the way you like to work 57 The Digital screen will only appear when a digital back is attached
14. 24 hours chosen as option option 7 Press SAVE DRIVE button to save the setting 8 Press ENTER DRIVE button again from the Interval screen EXAMPLE to activate the function Press On AF button Note that this now reads Off and the line of text at the bottom of the screen reads Interval on DRIVE Half press the shutter release button to standby mode for this function press the shutter release button again full press for 8 4 DRIVE Screen after Interval setting activation or full press the shutter release for immediate acti eeo D activated indicating 3 shots re vation ON OFE maining at 30 second intervals A Check the lower text row on the screen for ON or OFF status Z Aninterval setting can be stopped mid sequence by pressing the ESC PROFILES ESC button 63 DRIVE D Settings Custom Options 64 options available CUSTOM OPTIONS 4 Settings From the Settings screen you can access four main sub settings Custom options Image Info Date amp Time and System status by turning the front control wheel From each of these four sub settings you can access further screens Custom options has more than 25 screens Image Info has two more screens each with more choices Date amp Time has one more screen and System status has two more screens Look at the main menu chart to get an idea of where all the options are on the menu tree 4 1 Custom options 1 Press the ME
15. AE L button while choosing the new zone value and turning the front control wheel until zone 6 appears Pointing the camera at other parts of the scene will now display their zone values in relation to the initial setting of sand at zone 6 to see whether they still lie within the range of the film and how they might appear in the result apart from film development considerations See under Zone in the Appendix for further information about the zone system Exposure compensation The exposure compensation facility for both manual and automatic modes can be set from 5 to 5 EV in 1 3 EV increments This facility will adjust the exposures by the set amount until changed and the setting is visible above the scale in the viewfinder and as a symbol on the grip LCD To make a fixed exposure compensation setting proceed as follows with the camera in active mode 1 Press the button on the viewfinder 2 Turn either the front or rear control wheels to increase or decrease the amount of compensation in 1 3 EV steps 3 The amount is displayed in the viewfinder as both an EV figure complete with a minus or plus prefix A in illustration and as a marker above a minus to plus scale with a central index signifying zero compensation B in illustration 4 Press Save DRIVE button to retain the setting 5 A symbol is then displayed between the aperture and shut ter speed setting as confirmation of th
16. H cameras by more than a dozen different focal lengths Proshade V H 60 95 3040740 An adjustable bellows lens shade that pro vides highly efficient protection against stray light Its compact flat folding design saves space in the equipment case With adapters fits all H lenses and virtually all V system lenses Also features a filter holder for glass gelatin or plastic filters 3053393 For connecting flashes compatible with the SCA 3002 system to the Hasselblad H2 Check on the Hasselblad website www hasselblad com for further details or news of new accessories Appendix WE Glossary of Terms MP and Pv explanatory charts Technical specifications W Equipment Care Service amp Guarantee This section provides an insight into the more technical aspects of the H system as well as some important reference information 80 Glossary of Terms For the sake of clarity here are short and simple explanations of several terms items and features mentioned in the manual that may be unfamil iar to some Bar code Some roll film brands have a Bar code which the H2 magazine can recognize and interpret This automatically transfers the ISO rating and film length of the film to the camera and saves you from an incorrect setting However you might wish to rate the film at a different ISO setting in which case you should transfer to manual ISO setting Bracketing The practice of maki
17. Not supported by all digital backs Dig foc check Displays last exposure taken at 100 scale on digital backs with LCD Not supported by all digital backs A quick way to program the customizable buttons and to access the Custom Option level in general is to use the short cut as follows 1 Press the MENU button 2 Then press the USER button This directly accesses the Custom options level in the menu and the User button function item 69 Image Info 4 2 Image Info film magazines only The Imprint facility controls the text that will appear along the edge of each frame on a film It is possible to imprint approximately 40 characters at one time Imprint Type records technical information automatically created by the camera Text records information created by the user 4 2 1 Imprint type The following can be chosen as an option e Imp Type 1 prints the relevant information aperture shutter meter ing mode exposure mode exposure compensation and flash compensation e Imp Type 2 prints the relevant basic information only aperture shut ter and exposure correction Date amp Time prints date amp time only the correct date and time is set through the Settings menu under Date amp Time e Text amp Date prints text plus date e Text amp Info prints text plus basic info e Text prints text only that you have created in 4 2 2 Text Imprint type setting 1 Press th
18. U V sky 67 mm 3053470 UV sky 77 mm 3053474 and UV sky 95 mm 3053478 Pola filters 3053482 3053486 and 3053490 Reduces non specular reflections and glare Increases colour satura tion in general Can intensify a blue sky Available in three sizes 79 3043326 Mounted on a tripod this accessory facilitates rapid Tripod quick coupling H attachment and removal of the camera The camera is firmly held in an exact and repeatable position Two integrated spirit levels make horizontal positioning of the camera easy The Tripod quick coupling H fits 1 4 and 3 8 tripod threads and has a safety catch Support strap H2 3053623 Improves comfort and security with hand held photography Camera strap H2 3053616 Extra wide camera strap with anti slip backing 3043310 Spherical Acute Matte D type with grid and central markings for spot 7 5 mm and AF metering area Grid provides aid in technical architectural and other detail photography Focusing screen HS grid 3043305 Spherical Acute Matte D type Central markings for spot 07 5 mm and AF metering area Supplied with all H2 camera bodies Focusing screen HS standard J CF Adapter 3043500 The CF adapter allows virtually all lenses from the V system to be used on H system camera bodies This automatically expands the potential lens range for
19. Under Standard Over 7 In turn the rear wheel to choose the amount of EV varia tion required I 1 2 1 3 EV 8 Press SAVE DRIVE button to save the setting 9 Press ENTER DRIVE button again from the Bracketing screen to activate the function Press On AF button Note that this now reads Off and the line of text at the bottom of the screen reads Bracketing on Half press the shutter release button to standby mode for this function press the shutter release button again full press for activation or full press the shutter release for immediate acti vation To escape from this mode press MENU then Enter DRIVE button on the Bracketing screen then Off AF button Step highlighted Check the lower text row on the screen for ON or OFF status PROFILES ESC The default setting is a shutter speed change in a bracketing sequence However if the camera is set in Manual mode you can choose an aperture change instead Custom Options Bracket aram in Manual 25 Oa l Z See noteat the beginning of this section regarding the difference between Single and Continuous drive settings In both cases the bracketing function is automatically reset for a new sequence 1 3 EV variation chosen as option EXAMPLE EXAMPLE L A bracketing sequence can be stopped mid sequence by pressing Screen after Bracketing setting acti Viewfinder display indicating no the ESC ON OFF button vated indicating
20. an exposure time of 45 seconds not 1 45 Metering method There are three metering methods available All three are reflective methods measuring the light reflected off various selected parts of the subject according to method and are through the lens TTL These have the following designations with their respective LCD symbols Average a Centre weighted 45 x 37 mm 70 w g Spot Average Commonly used for average light situations where there is no particular dominance of light or dark areas across the tonal range Takes into account approximately 70 of the image seen in the viewfinder Centre weighted Centre weighted Emphasises the central section of the focusing screen equivalent to approxi 23 x 20 mm 20 h mately 20 of the image This provides a balanced assessment and is a typical choice where the main subject is in the centre of the image Spot The sensitive area is equivalent to approximately 2 of the image area the central spot on the viewfinder screen Any parts of the image outside of this area will not affect the exposure read ing This provides a very accurate measurement of specific tones Typically used in the zone system and similar light measuring situations where maximum control is required Also excellent for tonal Spot comparison measurements The spot mode can display zones instead of EVs in the viewfinder MEET AS 2 LCD see Camera Options 45
21. appears 3 Press Save DRIVE button to access the flash exposure screen 4 Make preliminary required aperture setting by turning the front control wheel 5 Press the AE L button The camera will close the aperture raise the mirror and fire the flash Light reflected from the flash lit subject will be reflected off a white spot on the auxiliary shutter to the meter sensor 6 Deviations from a normal exposure are displayed as differ ences in EV on the grip LCD and the viewfinder LCD If high or low appears change the aperture accordingly and make a new test reading Change the aperture until Diff EV 0 appears or the desired amount of deviation from the normal exposure Diff EV Low signifies more than 2 EV under Diff EV High signifies more than 2 EV over Optional Accessories Instant film back Converter Extension tubes Rechargeable battery grip Release cord Filters Tripod quick coupling Support strap Grid focusing screen CF adapter Proshade Optional accessories provide the opportunity to extend the capa bilities of your system or just to add extra convenience to suit your way of working 78 There are anumber of optional accessories available for the H2 with more being developed to suit a variety of photographic situations and needs Please see www hasselblad com for the latest information The figures in brackets after the headings are the product codes HMi 100 3033100 The HMi
22. determines the calculations for the bracketing sequence Note the difference in operation between Single and Continuous drive settings e In Single you must press the shutter release button separately for every separate ex posure until the sequence is finished e In Continuous you can either maintain the pressure on the button to take all frames without stopping or you can release the pressure on the button and press again to continue to the end of the sequence without losing any frames within the set sequence 61 Bracketing setting The Bracketing function is set in the following manner 1 Press the MENU button 2 Turn the front control wheel until Bracketing appears 3 Press Enter DRIVE button on the grip 4 Turn the front control wheel to access the options that are Number of Exposures the number of exposures required in the sequence EF Sequence the sequential order of the over or under exposures Step the amount of EV variation from the standard exposure setting A drop shadow will be displayed beneath the selected symbol for example i 5 In Fal turn the rear wheel to choose the number of frames required 2 3 0r 5 6 In k turn the rear wheel to choose one of four sequences A Standard Over Under B Standard Under Over C Over Standard Under Number of exposures highlighted Sequence highlighted Standard 3 frames chosen as option over under chosen as option D
23. digital back use the one LI lon bat tery of the H2 as their power source The H2 also recognizes Hasselblad s new Instant Approval Architecture bringing automated image classification into your digital workflow from the split second of capture with the Ixpress CFH back The Ixpress CFH offers the following features Instant user interface The Ixpress CFH is operated with a straight forward user interface with a series of instant one button click operations including instant capture instant browse instant approval instant zoom and instant image info Three modes of operation and storage Optimum portability and image storage are critical for the profes sional photographer The xpress CFH offers a free choice of the portable CF card storage the flexible FireWire drive or tethered operation with extended special capture controls With these three operating and storage options the photographer is able to select a mode to suit the nature of the work in hand whether in the studio or on location Direct shooting to Adobe DNG Hasselblad has partnered closely with Adobe to make its new products fully compatible with Adobe s raw image format DNG e Digital NeGative bringing this new technology standard to hide la fs the professional photographer for the first time The DNG file format enables raw compressed image files to be opened directly in Adobe PhotoShop This allows photographers to operate quickly
24. fully discharged without loss of capacity or performance The battery should be charged at an ambient temperature of 10 30 C When removing a battery from the charger and immediately replacing it with another allow a few seconds to elapse so that the charger can automatically reset for the next charging procedure It is perfectly normal for the battery to become warm when being charged A slight temporary loss of battery performance might be noticed at very high or low temperatures Take the approriate measures if this is the case 25 e Long term storage of batteries with very low charge is not recommended e The battery has a limited life and its performance is gradually reduced over time e Itis advisable to follow the recommendations and precautions in this manual for product performance and safety reasons Rechargeable battery grip precautions The following precautions should be adhered to Battery grip rechargeable 7 2 V e Connect the battery grip to the camera correctly e Keep the protective cover in place when not in use Short circuiting across keys ina pocket for example could cause a fire risk e Donotuse the battery grip for anything other than the H1 H2 camera e Donot immerse the battery grip in liquids e Donotincinerate the battery grip Please recycle or discard in an environmentally approved manner Donotuse any other charger than the Hasselblad battery charger BCH Li ion 7 2 VDC 3053568
25. highlighted 36 Press the AF Load button That s it Your Hasselblad H2 is now operational in fully automatic mode In aver age lighting conditions the camera will act as a point and shoot camera producing extremely fine results without the need to touch any other but ton than the shutter release If you have attached a film magazine just raise the camera to your eye for framing and gently press the shutter release button The camera will auto matically focus the lens take a light reading make an exposure advance the film and reset the camera ready for the next exposure If you have attached a digital back you can now go directly to the ap propriate user manual for further information about how to proceed for digital capture Familiarize yourself with the H2 Take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the H2 and its various controls Note the difference be tween a long press a short press and a click with some buttons For example from the main screen a click of the ON OFF button will take you to Profiles while a longer press will turn the camera off With your right hand holding the ergonomic grip for security and control your thumb and fingers have immediate access to all the controls without letting go The H2 sits comfortably in the palm of your left hand for support but leaves your fingers free for eventual manual focus adjustments Note the changes on the LCD as you press the various buttons and rot
26. mode signalled by the appearance of the H2 logo again Standby In this mode the camera is in a mainly inactive standby mode and is ready to be im mediately reactivated to the ON mode by e pressing the shutter release button half way e pressing the Stop down button e clicking the ON OFF button pressing the Mirror up button In this mode signalled by the standby H2 logo appearing on the grip LCD the demand on the batteries is very low It is ideal for general use where intervals between shots exceed a few seconds Standby mode is automatically set from the ON mode after 10 seconds default of inactive use programmable in Custom Options OFF From the active screen press not click the red ON OFF button for a half second All buttons except the ON OFF button remain ineffective producing minimal demand on the batteries This is the normal mode when transporting or storing the camera or where there might be a risk of inadvertently activating the camera However remove the batteries if you are going to store the camera for a period of more than a few weeks In this mode neither the viewfinder LCD nor grip LCD information is available The magazine LCD however will continue to display information as it is independently pow ered OFF mode is automatically set after six hours of inactivity in Standby mode Manual focus There is both a Manual Focus mode setting and a Manual Override capability Manual Focus is
27. not use the batteries except as specified Use only the batteries specified for use with the camera Remove the batteries when cleaning the camera or if you intend to leave the camera unused for a long period If you use spare standard or rechargeable battery packs be particu larly careful to use the supplied protective cap when storing There is a potential fire risk if the contacts are short circuited across a conduc tive object such as keys in a pocket for example Take particular care when working with strobe studio flash units to prevent damage to equipment and personal injury Victor Hasselblad AB and Hasselblad A S reserve the right to make changes in descriptions technical specifications and instructional information without prior notice and accepts no responsibility what soever financial or otherwise for any damages or losses incurred in connection with Hasselblad equipment Copyright 2005 Victor Hasselblad AB amp Hasselblad A S 90 Victor Hasselblad AB Box 220 SE 401 23 G teborg Sweden HASSELBLAD Hasselblad A S Hejrevej 30 DK 2400 Copenhagen Denmark
28. options Bf Custom options Text5i TIIE CET Gea ETS ET ered tt i4 4 Spot mode F 4 Focus aid t 4 AF assist light amp 4 Rear wheal b in HE quick adjust Hormal Half press Ext flash Tes Exit save FISE ESTE er sae PExit Save d Control t a4 Filim wind on 4 Beeper b d _ Show k 4 imp Type 2 gt lock histogram BASIC EXPOSURE All controls Half press On roa Yes rahe imprint Tupe Exit Save 4imp Type 1 gt Date amp Time CHERT CMER CHERT are e aa 4 Interval amp 4 _AE lock 1 ShowE 4 ShowlsO S SEPE ae Self timer Quick adjust valle Exit Exp reset gt Yes Yes 4 Text b 4 Text amp Date gt ee EE Me ETT Exit s Save TEET z _ n EE Imprint print Lupe P4 waned e a Tent amp Info gt Shutter speed Front wheel Custom options W Custom options mprip Custom Settings Imprint options and settings 58 There are a number of more advanced features that while not necessarily used every day still remain immediately accessible through the menu system They provide the integral finesses that make the H2 a powerful and sophisticated tool to satisfy a variety of professional demands There are four main functions 1 Self timer 2 Bracketing 3 Interval timer 4 Settings An important point to remember is that certain options are only available when the relevant screen has been accessed For example
29. photographer s name Jens Karlsson See previous section 4 2 2 Text setting for procedure description 1 Start by accessing the Imprint Text screen On the text row towards the bottom of the screen the text line cursor is auto matically placed to the right of the character that is to be changed Turn the front and rear control wheels to move the selector cursor until the X symbol is highlighted 2 Press Sel AF button and the character will be erased 3 Repeated pressing of Sel will progressively erase all the char acters in the line 4 After erasing unwanted text turn the front and rear control wheels until the desired character is highlighted by the selec tor cursor in this case the copyright symbol and press Save Note that more symbols have automatically appeared as you scrolled down the screen 5 Choose the next character in the same manner in this case a space and press Save 6 The capital letter J has been highlighted and saved in this example 7 Repeat the procedure until all the letters and characters you want appear As you progress with more characters those to the left will temporarily disappear from the screen so that you can see what you are adding Don t forget there is a maxi mum of approximately 40 characters If you make a mistake you must remove each character sin gly see steps 1 3 above until you reach where you want to make a change and then return to the Adding
30. the main body of the film maga zine ensuring the correct orientation Press firmly inwards towards the magazine and pay particular attention to see that both sides are level with the magazine body before turn ing the film holder key clockwise 90 to lock the film holder in place and fold the key back into its stored position You might find that increased pressure on the left hand side of the film holder will more easily ensure a positive and correct position ing in the magazine If the camera is active or in standby mode the film will be wound automatically by the camera to position the first frame this function can be changed in Custom options so that the film is advanced only when the shutter release button is pressed the first time Beeper The beeper sounds immediately after the last but one frame has been exposed This function can be turned off in Custom Options Film wind off When the last frame has been exposed the film will automatically be wound off However to wind off a film sooner press the film wind off button on the camera Use a ballpoint pen or similar to activate it You must also confirm the message on the grip LCD before the film rewinds Unloading a film To remove a film remove the film holder in the same manner as when loading a film Grip the exposed roll of film firmly and remove Ensure the paper backing is wound tightly and that it is sealed with the band properly the band may need to be mo
31. 100 is an instant film magazine for type 100 instant film Extremely useful for quickly checking exposure lighting and com position Converter H 1 7X 3023717 The Converter attaches between the lens and the body to increase the focal length by a factor of EFA This provides a convenient way to expand your range of lenses The Converter H 1 7 X features the same outstanding optical and mechanical quality as all the lenses in the Hasselblad H system The optical design consists of 6 elements in 4 groups H 13 26 and 52 Extension tubes 3053513 3053526 and 3053542 The Extension tubes attach between the lens and the body to reduce the close focusing distance for close up photography They are available in three sizes 13mm 26mm and 52 mm As the H2 has a TTL light metering system exposure compensa tion is automatic 3043348 Removable H2 grip containing Li ion rechargeable battery with a capacity of 1850 mAh An economi cal option for full time users A Battery Charger 3053568 is also available Battery Grip Rechargeable 7 2V Release cord H 3043370 Remote release cord with a cable length of 0 5 m UV sky filters 3053470 3053474 and 3053478 Absorbs UV radiation and reduces blue haze without affecting colours Also protects the front lens surface Particularly recom mended when the camera is used in harsh conditions Available in three sizes to suit various lenses
32. 3 frames remaining adjustment to next frame and three A As an example a 5 frame sequence with an EV 1 variation setting at in a Standard Over Under sequence frames left in the sequence Standard Over Under would produce Standard O EV variation 1EV 1EV 2EV 2EV with no adjustment to the next frame 62 Interval options available options available 1 second 24 hours 3 Interval By using the interval setting you can allow the camera to take a series of exposures automatically over a set period This is often required for time and motion studies security surveillance nature study etc The exposure and focus settings Manual or Auto will be according to the camera set tings at the time of exposure Interval setting 1 Press the MENU button on the grip 2 Turn the front control wheel until Interval appears 3 Press the DRIVE Enter button on the grip 4 Turn the front control wheel to access the options that are DRIVE a Fh Number of exposures the number of exposures re quired l Interval duration the time interval between the expo sures The chosen symbol is indicated by a drop shadow 5 In Number of exposures turn the rear wheel to choose the number of exposures required 2 255 Number of exposures high Interval duration highlighted 6 In Interval duration turn the rear wheel to choose lighted 2 frames variation 5 seconds variation chosen as 1 second
33. Authorized Service Center to treat them Impact Your equipment can be damaged by severe physical shocks so practical protective precautions should be taken Some form of protective case or camera bag is advised for transportation Loss Hasselblad equipment is much sought after and you should take obvious steps to prevent theft Never leave it visible in an unat tended car for example Separate and specific camera insurance cover should be considered by professional users SERVICE Return your equipment to a service centre for occasional checking and preventive maintenance to ensure optimal reliability You can easily keep a check on service intervals by looking under Info in the menu If your camera is used constantly and intensively regular periodic check ups are recommended at one of the Hasselblad Authorized Service Centers They have the expert staff and specialised equipment necessary to ensure that your equipment remains in perfect working order GUARANTEE Provided that you bought your equipment from an authorized Hasselblad outlet it is covered by an international guarantee for one year The guar antee 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 CAUTION Keep all equipment and accessories out of the reach of small children Do not place heavy objects on the equipment Do
34. Front lens caps are released for removal and attachment by insert ing a thumb and index finger into the recesses and pinching in the direction of the arrows Filters Filters have a screw thread fitting 67 77 95 mm according to lens and are screwed clockwise into place As there is no rotation of the front section of the lens when focus is changed filters do not rotate either This is particularly useful when using polarizing or graduated filters where the orientation is normally critical Lens shades 5 6 All lenses are supplied with lens shades that additionally pro vide extra protection for transport and storage when mounted in reverse Lens shades have a bayonet fitting and are turned clockwise into place after ensuring the index on the lens shade aligns with the index on the front of the lens When mounted in reverse they are attached by matching the indexes and turning counter clockwise Shutter and aperture control Both the shutter and aperture are electronically controlled and are adjusted by the control wheels on the grip There are no separate manual setting rings on the lenses or camera body The chosen settings are displayed both on the grip LCD and in the viewfinder LCD See the Exposure Control chapter for a complete explanation gt 810 or wo f 15 f 3151 m a 322204441 2232 6 810 1525 ft 2 1 iytt 3222 114 s0 m Rian 412232 XY Lens focus setting too fa
35. NU button on the grip 2 Turn the front control wheel until Settings appears 3 Press the DRIVE Enter button on the grip 4 Turn the front control wheel to access 4 1 Custom options 5 Press the DRIVE Enter button to access the more than 25 choices available 6 Turn the front control wheel to the desired Option 7 Turn the rear control wheel to the desired Setting 8 Press Save A As shortcuts press MENU and then the USER button to instantly go to Custom Option level Press the shutter release button to save the new setting In the following list the options marked in red are the default settings So in the case of the User button for example as None is the default there will be no reaction from the camera until you make a specific choice and save it If you want to reset the camera back to the default setting for all options press the ON OFF button quickly to enter Profiles select Standard and then press Load Please also note that some of the button functions are only available when a digital back is fitted Histogram displays last histogram Grey balance exposure Delete last image Dig foc check Standby timeout 5s5 10s 155 30s Determines the amount of time the camera remains active before it automatically reverts to standby mode indicated on the grip LCD by the H2 logo Minimises battery consumption EV increment e 1 Step 1 2 Step 1 3 Step Determines the amount o
36. One method to exploit this feature when photographing in a rap idly changing situation such as photojournalism for example is to keep the shutter release button pressed down In this way the lens focuses constantly according to the focusing zone and by momentarily releasing the pressure on the shutter release and then immediately pressing again you minimize the amount of time needed for the lens to check focus thus ensuring a split second shot at optimum focus Autofocus mode Autofocus is set via the control wheels in the following manner In camera active mode 1 Press the AF button on the grip 2 Turn the front control wheel to Single Shot or Continuous as required 3 Press Save DRIVE button to store the setting Manual override in autofocus mode Manual override is always possible in automatic focus mode with out any need to make a new setting just rotate the focusing ring in the conventional manner As the lens barrel does not rotate in autofocus mode you can hold the focusing ring for instant manual adjustments as you would with a conventional lens However to retain the new manual focus adjustments you must maintain the pressure on the shutter release button You can instantly return to the automatic focusing mode by releasing the pressure on the shutter release button first and then pressing the release button halfway again The instant manual override facility produces a convenient way of working You can take
37. Text amp Date User defined text Date Type 5 Text amp Info User defined text Aperture Shutter speed Exposure adjustment Type 6 Text User defined text 8 2 ins Not printed if value 0 If flash is used Not printed if value 0 Not printed if value 0 format yy mm dd format hh mm ss format hh mm am pm max 37 chars max 37 chars Not printed if value 0 max 37 characters approx 135mm 5 3 ins 24 hour mode 12 hour mode Not printed if text is longer than 33 characters Not printed if text is longer than 33 characters Not printed if text is longer than 33 characters Not printed if text is longer than 33 characters BODY Exp mode LM mode Exp adjust Focus mode Drive mode Flash sync Flash adjust Self timer Bracketing Interval timer Custom options Imprint FILM MAGAZINE Film speed Film length Data imprinting Frame counter delay Sequence Mirror mode Frames Sequence EV diff Frames Interval CON ADU AUN type text Default setting Standard Profile A Aperture priority Centre weighted 0 AF S S Normal beginning of exp 0 10 sec Mirror up Delay Mirror goes down 3 Normal over under 0 5 EV 3 0 min 30 sec Standby timeout EV increment User button function AE Lock button function Stop Down button function M UP button function Control wheel direction Flash ready exposure lock Magazine exposure lock Lens exposure lo
38. The H2 has very accurate and sophisticated exposure measuring modes Pre programmed information is taken into account via the metering system when calculations are automatically made This provides a very satisfactory compromise for a host of photographic situations and many users will certainly be very satisfied with the consistently high quality of results Nevertheless some situ ations are either so technically difficult or open to interpretation that manual intervention is advised to ensure the desired result Naturally many seasoned users always prefer manual control but they base their calculations and decisions on much experience To illustrate this point imagine the following example Pin two sheets of paper one black and the other white onto a grey wall Take three exposures using an average light reading a close up of the black sheet a close up of the white sheet and a distance shot of the whole wall including the two sheets Without any manipulation the first two exposures will produce a tone that is similar to the wall namely a grey tone not black or white The third exposure however will reproduce the wall as a grey tone while the two respective sheets now appear as black and white respectively as originally observed However confusing this might at first seem it is fundamental to mastering exposure calculations and exposure control If you are at all unsure about this basic concept you are strongly recommended to refer
39. The front and rear control wheels are turned to make changes in exposure settings on the main screen as well as to access the various loop sections of the menu for settings Acts as quick access exposure compensation control The effect of the wheels direction is programmable 19 On the rear of the grip as well as the rear control wheel there are a further three control buttons AE L button J This button can lock a light reading made in both automatic and manual exposure modes It can also be used in Zone mode to take a new reading Can be reassigned in Custom Settings to another function See section on the AE L button chapter 8 Light Metering and Exposure Control for full details Film wind off button K Pressing this button will automatically wind off the remaining unexposed film rapidly without having to go through the normal film advance expose cycles to reach the end of the film The button has been purposely designed to avoid inadvertent pressing so use the tip of a ball point pen or similar to activate it The grip LCD will display a message which you must confirm before this procedure is carried out USER button L This button is purely user programmable to rapidly access a chosen function or screen For example you might use bracketing a great deal and so by one press of this button you could access the bracketing function without having to navigate through the menu The AE L Mirror UP and Stop Down button
40. a specific setting that you actively make whereas Manual Override is always available as a temporary override of an autofocus setting In Manual Focus mode focusing is carried out by rotating the focusing ring in the conventional manner The focus setting remains until changed as with a conventional non autofocus lens This means that pressing the shutter release button will not activate a focus setting change as it does in autofocus To change back to autofocus you must make a new setting by pressing the AF button and choosing AF S or AF C With Manual Override you can manually alter a focus setting that has been made in the auto focus mode by rotating the lens barrel in the conventional manner and without having to change modes As long as the shutter release button is kept at the half press position the new focus set ting is maintained By releasing the pressure on the shutter release button and pressing again the autofocus function is immediately reactivated 51 DRIVE Manual focus mode The Manual focus mode is set by the front control wheel on the grip in the following manner In camera active mode 1 Press the AF button on the grip 2 Turn the front control wheel to Manual 3 Press Save to store the setting You can also use the shutter release button half press function to save a new setting and automatically return to the main screen Natural friction is inherent in the design to purposely repro
41. ack onanH camera is therefore not an afterthought but rather an integral part of the system The H2 grip LCD is pixel based to take advantage of interpreting sig nals from a digital back resulting in digital display on the camera and not just on the back or host computer screen A histogram can be displayed for immediate checking for example A histogram dis played on the camera LCD consumes less battery power than if it is displayed on the digital back Additionally the H2 can be custom set to accommodate digital requirements The User button for ex ample can be set to immediately access grey balance adjustment on the digital back There are a number of third party digital backs on the market that fit the H2 However for the optimum in efficiency a Hasselblad dig ital back is recommended Ixpress CFH The 22Mpix based Ixpress CFH digital back is custom built to fit the design and functionality of the Hasselblad H2 camera with its range of high performance leaf shutter based lenses The Ixpress CFH also fits onto view cameras using the H system interface plate for mechanical attachment and flash sync connection to trigger the digital capture In this way the Ixpress CFH offers an ultra high level of integration and flexibility to the specialist professional photog rapher Ixpress CFH is the first digital back which integrates completely to the new power system of the Hasselblad H2 camera This means that both the camera and the
42. actions of EVs or stops Therefore an exposure compensation of 1EV for example will provide one stop over exposure and similarly an exposure compensation of 1 2EV for example will provide a half stop underexposure See the chart in this manual for cross reference of EVs and their aperture shutter speed equivalents Default setting factory setting A standard setting that a device is set to in the first instance dur ing manufacture and returns to if a setting change is halted or interrupted in any way 81 Half press Full press Shutter release button The shutter release button can be depressed in two different ways This distinction is referred to in the text as half press and full press positions A half press is a rapid soft press whereas a full press is a firmer and longer depression of the button LCD Liquid Crystal Display An electronic information panel The grip and magazine both have LCD panels LED Light Emitting Diode Electronic devices used in information displays The viewfinder display has LED s to the left and right of the integral LCD panel Mid grey 18 grey An important point to be remembered is that all photographic exposure meters light metering systems are calibrated to provide a reading that will reproduce a mid grey or 18 grey tone from the measured subject tone This is an international photographic standard upon which all exposure calculations must be based
43. advantage of autofocus while retaining an instantly adjustable manual focus check if preferred for pin point accuracy without making any changes in the settings A Another method for users who prefer more manual focus control while maintaining the benefits of the accuracy of autofocus is to set the camera to Manual focus and the User button to AF Single drive see User button function list Focus is then adjusted manually with the focusing ring as normal but when the User button is pressed the autofocus facility temporar ily operates in AF S mode After the new focus adjustment has been made automatically the camera reverts immediately to manual focus control when the User button is released Therefore you can recompose the picture without having to maintain pressure on the release button in order to retain the newly automatically made focus setting Drive There are three drive modes Single Continuous and when a film mag azine is attached Multi exposure They are all accessed by pressing the DRIVE button on the grip Single In Single mode an exposure is made when the shutter release button is pressed the film is advanced to the next frame and the camera is made ready for the next exposure To make the next exposure however you must first release the shutter release button and then press again DRIVE x In camera active mode 1 Press the DRIVE button on the grip 2 Turn the front contro wheel to Sin
44. and then go straight to step 4 If however the equipment was supplied as separate items you will need to follow the whole sequence for full assembly and use 10 11 Remove the battery holder from the grip by depressing the battery holder button and simultaneously swinging the battery holder retaining lever down until it stops Pull battery holder downwards Depress the red button on the battery holder until the battery cassette is released Withdraw the cassette from the holder Load three CR 123 Lithium batteries into the cassette en suring the polarity of each battery is correctly oriented see the markings on the cassette Re insert the cas sette into the battery holder ensuring the red button clicks back into its retaining position Holding the battery holder flat against the grip and align ing the two upper lugs with the slot in the grip slide it back into position as far as it will go Swing back the bat tery holder retaining lever until it clicks back into place Remove the front protective cover from the camera body by keeping the lens release button depressed and rotating the cover counter clockwise until it is released Remove the lens shade by turning it clockwise Remove the rear lens cap by unscrewing it in a counter clockwise direction Attach the lens to the camera body by firstly aligning the red index on the lens mount with the red index on the camera mount Grip the lens by the metal ba
45. andard 100 240V 50 60 Hz domestic socket The red LED indicator on the battery charger signifies the following On not flashing battery is charging Slow flashing 0 8 Hz charging is complete and condition is being maintained Or occasionally Rapid flashing 3 Hz deeply discharged battery is charging with reduced current Please note that rapid flashing of the LED indicator is not to be expected The battery will not normally be so deeply discharged because the camera will shut down automatically before complete battery discharge takes place The indicator might also flash rapidly for a few moments in some instances when the charger is connected to the electrical supply The normal indication is therefore either not flashing or slow flashing Attaching the battery to the camera The rechargeable battery grip is attached and removed in the same manner as the standard battery grip A Please note if you want to use the rechargeable battery with an H1 model the firmware in the camera must be version 8 2 2 or later for the battery grip to function properly Rechargeable battery grip general The battery should be charged before first time use Maximum battery capacity is reached only after the battery has been charged and discharged several times The battery is an environmentally approved Li ion type and has no memory effect of practical importance This means the battery can be charged before it is
46. ards For example to increase the film speed setting Toggle action Change down button Q D Can alter the settings downwards For example to decrease the film speed setting Toggle action Function selector E Selects the four functions that can be changed on the magazine The functions are on a menu loop so that repeated pressing of the selector button will successively access all functions in turn After HAMS ELBE 35 a time out of five seconds of non activity the display returns to the main screen L Changes can only be made when the settings lock switch is in the unlocked position Film plane index F Provides a measuring point for the actual position of the film plane in the magazine Used for calculations in critical applications Darkslide indicator G Indicates whether the darkslide is in place or withdrawn RED stop exposure CANNOT be made magazine can be removed from camera WHITE ok exposure CAN be made magazine cannot be removed from camera If you attempt to make an exposure when the darkslide is closed however you will receive a warning message in the viewfinder and grip LCDs The darkslide is closed Darkslide key H Withdraws and replaces the darkslide Fold out the key and turn it counter clockwise 360 towards the open symbol to withdraw it and clockwise 360 towards the closed G symbol to replace it The darkslide can only be withdrawn when the magazine
47. ate the control wheels Notice too the changes in the viewfinder LCD as you do the same You cannot damage the camera by pressing the wrong buttons or controls or using them in the wrong order The worst that can hap pen is that you might get lost in the menu or you might activate a certain action that takes time to complete In this case simply click on the escape button ON OFF PROFILES ESC to return to the main screen again Attempt a half press with the shutter release button with the camera set at autofocus too see how the lens focuses and the light metering reacts Notice that the lens barrel does not revolve in auto focus but you can immediately change the focus manually and immediately revert to autofocus again by using a half press again Note the readily accessible customizable buttons that provide direct access to most functions in vestigate how you can exploit this excellent function to the full in a later section Note the safety features integral in the magazine so you cannot remove a magazine without the darkslide in place or unless set otherwise make an exposure with the darkslide in place Feel for the stop down button positioned between the lens and the grip Press the AF button and then turn the front control wheel to change from AF single to AF continu ous to Manual to try out the differences in how the camera behaves in these different modes for example Press the EXP button on the viewfinder and the
48. basic and advanced functions are set using buttons and control wheels on the camera body in conjunction with the graphic interfaces A cassette for 3 CR 123 Lithium type batteries Optional cassette with fixed rechargeable batteries Li ion type 7 2 V 1850 mAh output Uses DV charge termination technique to prevent over charging 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz input 6 0 7 9 VDC 800mA output All external dimensions are approximate and include fitted protective caps and covers H2 Camera body 89 x 155 x 117 mm L W H 3 5 x 6 1 x 4 6 ins HV 90X Viewfinder 140 x 78 5 x 52 x mm L W H 5 5X 3 1X 2 0 ins HM 16 32 Film magazine 64 x 98 x 84mm L W H 2 5x3 9x3 3 ins HC 2 8 80mm lens 85 x 84 mm L W width 89 mm with lens shade mounted in reverse 3 3 x 3 3 ins All weights are approximate and include fitted protective caps and covers batteries and film H2 Camera body 820g 28 902 HM 16 32 film magazine 475g 16 702 HV 90X Viewfinder 325g 11 502 HC 2 8 80mm lens 500g 17 7 02 86 External dimensions AMMA approx 155mm approx 207 mm 80 mm lens 6 1 ins H2 Data imprinting modes Type 1 Enhanced exposure Aperture information Shutter speed Light metering mode Exposure mode Exposure adjustment Flash symbol Flash exp adjustment Focus mode Frame number Focal length Type 2 Basic exposure Aperture information Shutter speed Exposure adjustment Type 3 Date amp Time Date Time Type 4
49. cal display on the LCD of where you are on the menu and represents the current state of settings Symbols used in the charts The H2 features the advantage of multiple customization of settings This means that your personal choice of settings and thereby appearance of various combinations of symbols on the LCD at any time will not necessarily be the same as many of the screens illustrated in this manual To simplify the descriptions reference is often made to a main or standard screen Apart from default settings there is no ac tual standard setting in the normal sense and therefore you cre ate your own standard which of course can be changed at any time The main screen is therefore the one you have currently created and is the one visible on the LCD when photographing except where a particular mode is in actual operation such as self timer for example Use front control wheel direction depends on user setting Use rear control wheel direction depends on user setting Press button or turn wheel MENU button on the grip Choose ENTER by pressing DRIVE button on grip Choose ON by pressing AF button on grip 18 Choose Save by pressing DRIVE button on grip The new setting will be saved and cho sen action can be carried out Setting will be retained until changed Functions in loop on menu A loop means that the available func tions on that particular branch of the menu can be
50. ck Out of range exposure lock True exposure Spot mode Focus aid in MF AF assist light Rear wheel quick adjust Control lock Film wind on Beeper Show histogram Interval amp Selftimer AE lock amp Quick adjust Show EV Show ISO Bracket param in Manual Aperture control in Manual Enhanced exposure information Hasselblad H2 Default setting Bar code setting 120 film 16 frames On Count up Remain Off 88 10 sec 0 5 EV None AE lock Stop down Mirror up CW Yes No Yes No On Normal Half press Ext Flash Yes All controls Half press On Yes Exit Exp reset Yes Yes Shutter speed Front wheel Problems Equipment Care Service amp Guarantee The H2 is a very sophisticated camera that relies on much information be ing passed and processed to and from each modular unit to produce the correct behaviour It is therefore essential that reasonable care is taken in attaching detaching and storing the viewfinder lenses extension tubes magazines etc to ensure that the databus connections are not dam aged or soiled in any way Also when lifting or handling the camera try to always use the grip or strap and avoid holding the camera just by the magazine or viewfinder Warning messages for example The darkslide is closed are easily addressed and remedied but Error messages seen on the grip LCD require further attention as they denote a fault temporary or otherwise You should metho
51. d Exposure method Manual exposure mode Automatic exposure mode AE L button Exposure compensation General Functions Power ON Power Standby Power OFF Manual focus Manual focus mode Autofocus override in manual mode 34 34 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 36 36 37 37 37 37 37 37 38 38 38 39 39 40 44 45 46 46 47 48 49 50 51 51 51 51 52 52 Autofocus Single Shot Continuous Autofocus mode Drive Single Continuous Multi exposure Profiles Making a profile Changing a profile name Advanced Features General overview of camera menu Self Timer Bracketing Interval Settings Custom Options Customizable button function list Image Info Imprint Imprint text Date amp Time System status Flash Flash measure Optional Accessories Appendix Glossary Technical specifications Equipment care service and guarantee 52 52 53 53 54 54 54 54 55 55 56 57 58 59 61 63 64 64 68 69 69 70 72 73 74 77 78 80 81 85 89 HASSELBLAD Congratulations Welcome to the flagship of the H System The H2 builds on the H1 adding the ability to utilize the latest advancements in digital backs increased mobility integrated power and improved image quality The H2 is the most advanced digital or film medium format photography plat form on the market today and a worthy addition to the famed Hasselblad line The specifications and capabilities of th
52. d by visible light the normal focus settings do not apply Proceed as follows in manual focus mode 1 Focus the lens in the conventional manner until satisfied 2 Note the distance setting against the central lens index 3 Re align this distance setting against the infrared mark coloured red instead of the central lens index Alternatively if you have already calculated the required distance you can make a manual distance setting by using the distance scales together with the infrared mark instead of the central lens index Focus aid As well as the conventional view on the focusing screen to ensure a sharp image the H2 also features LED focus aid appearing as two arrowheads to the right of the viewfinder display except for lenses with a maximum aperture of f 6 7 or smaller The arrowheads provide confirmation of a precision focus setting and are a useful aid when making a setting with eyesight alone Manual focus setting When the left arrowhead alone appears it means the focus setting is too far beyond the chosen distance the area framed within the central zone in the viewfinder and when the right arrowhead alone appears it means the focus setting is too close Focus is cor rect when both arrowheads appear together If the focus cannot be established then both arrowheads flash Automatic focus setting Focus is correct when both arrowheads are visible together Focus 32 is incorrect if only one arrowhead is vis
53. der at a slight angle locate the front section into place on the front edge of the viewfinder screen recess in the camera body ensuring the central locat ing lug and databus interface are positioned correctly Swing the viewfinder downwards and press firmly until it clicks into place Ensure that both sides of the viewfinder are seated correctly 18 Point the camera at a smooth toned area Turn the eyesight adjustment dial until you achieve optimum sharpness of the markings on the viewfinder screen The camera is now complete If you press the ON OFF button A for half a second the camera will activate If the camera enters STANDBY mode the LCD screen will show the H2 symbol only reactivate it by press ing the shutter release button B halfway or the ON OFF button You can now explore the menus buttons control wheels etc observing the changes on the LCD on the grip as well as the LCD in the viewfinder film loading 19 Fold out the film holder key 20 Turn the key counter clockwise 90 and withdraw the film holder completely Remove the protective slip from the internal battery compartment if necessary 21 Place an empty take up spool in the upper spool holder by pushing one end of the spool against the sprung spool retaining arm to engage the stud in the spool end Position the other end of the spool over the fixed stud in the holder Rotate the spool a little if necessary until clicks into position 22 Complete
54. dically investigate the situation to see for ex ample whether the recent attachment of an accessory has coincided with the appearance of an error message Standard procedure is to detach and re attach the viewfinder magazine etc ensuring that they are positioned firmly and correctly to see whether the problem disappears Failing that removal of the batteries or battery pack for about ten seconds or so will reset the camera s processors Persistent error messages might well sig nify amore complex problem and you are advised to contact your near est Hasselblad Authorized Service Center for advice As well as the error message a description of the camera s behaviour and an account of what action you were trying to take when it happened could be beneficial Also please remember that the Center will almost certainly want to inspect all of the items that were involved when the error message first appeared not just the camera body In certain situations it is possible that the camera can be affected by a discharge of static electricity particularly if the area around the control buttons on the grip comes into contact with a conductive cord or mate rial that is connected to earth directly or indirectly a lighting stand for example This might temporarily deactivate the camera though it does not cause any damage Press the red ON OFF button on the grip again to reactivate the camera Ifa problem does occur you are advised not to attempt any r
55. diopter range of 4 2 5 to suit most users EV correction adjustment button Q Press this button to access the EV compensation screen Settings are made with either the front or rear control wheels An EV correction symbol appears on the grip and viewfinder LCD as confirmation EXP button R The EXP Exposure button accesses the exposure mode and metering method options screen Settings are made with the front and rear control wheels and the appropriate symbols appear on the grip and viewfinder LCD accordingly 21 Camera Body Aluminium cast in one piece Stainless steel shell Integral Quick coupling plate Digitally controlled Upgradeable software Modular design i a J a B J W Integral ergonomic grip E Pixel based LCD user interface The H2 camera body is a robust construction of cast aluminium with a stainless steel shell for extreme durability The workings of the camera are controlled by silicon technology that provides tre mendous opportunities for sophisticated operation To take just two examples the mirror return is slowed down at the last mo ment by controlling the motor to decrease vibrations and the cur rent usage of the camera lenses film magazines etc is recorded and freely accessible for service intervals etc The integral ergonomic grip houses the main control interface and also contains the battery holder An auxiliary shutter in the rear opening of the camera body protects the film from ex
56. duce the secure feel of a com pletely manual lens Please note that when focusing manually the infinity and closest distance marks on the lens scale can appear to be positioned beyond the central index This is only an apparent effect and does not change the focusing range of the lens Autofocus override in Manual mode See Autofocus section for a description of how to use the advantages of a rapid autofocus check while remaining in Manual mode Autofocus Autofocus mode can be either Single Shot or Continuous and is activated by pressing the shut ter release to the half press position Its operative range from EV1 19 at ISO100 The point of focus is determined by the area within the central rectangular zone on the focusing screen When light levels are too low or the contrast of the subject is too low auxiliary illumination situated on the top of the grip is automatically activated if desired The operative distance is approximately six metres from the camera Alternatively a suitable attached flash unit that has a similar facility a Metz 54 70 for example can also be used instead This feature can be altered in settings see under Custom options AF assist light The autofocus range on the HC 4 120 Macro lens can be limited by a specific setting on the camera allowing for near range far range or full range This only appears on the grip LCD together with this particular lens Single Shot At Single Shot setting AF S the shu
57. e H system exceed the demands of most photogra phers This allows the system to expand and develop It s one of the reasons that so many pro fessional photographers around the world are discovering or re discovering the creative and professional possibilities provided by the Hasselblad system The H system is the result of the most intensive technical development programme ever un dertaken by Hasselblad the most prestigious medium format camera manufacturer in the world It reflects an unprecedented wealth of knowledge and experience tightly interwoven with the latest technological developments that combined to produce an unrivalled world class creative tool for the discerning photographer Hasselblad had its beginnings during the last fifty years of the last millennium Within twenty years it was present as mankind took the first small step on the moon Now Hasselblad makes its own giant leap forwards into the future A new foundation on which to build ensuring the utmost in image quality handling and versatility resulting from the most reliable and effi cient solutions to meet photographers expectations The H system presents a list of features coloured by superlatives What was once considered optional is now integral The potential of this outstanding professional equipment straight out of the box is tremendous But there is no trade off in quality for the sake of the latest technology The three pillars of the Hasselblad reputati
58. e MENU button on the grip 2 Turn the front control wheel until Settings appears 3 Press Enter DRIVE button on the grip 4 Turn the front control wheel to access 4 2 Image info 5 Press Enter DRIVE button to 4 2 1 Imprint type 6 Press Enter DRIVE button again and turn the front control wheel to select the desired option 8 Press Save DRIVE button on the grip Imprint Text 4 2 2 Text In Text you can compose your own combination of letters words sym bols etc for film edge information The same procedure is also used to change a Profile name Text setting Profile name changing 1 Press the MENU button on the grip 2 Turn the front control wheel until Settings appears 3 Press the Enter DRIVE button on the grip 4 Turn the front control wheel to access 4 2 Image info 5 Press the Enter DRIVE button to 4 2 2 Text 6 On the left side of the screen there is a small box frame con taining an X symbol and two arrow symbols By turning the front control wheel the selector cursor will enter the box and by turning the rear control wheel the selector cursor will move up and down e When the X in the box is highlighted and the Sel AF button is pressed the character highlighted in the text line lower down the screen will be deleted When an arrow in the box is highlighted the text line cursor moves along the text line in the arrow s direction moving past every character with every click on
59. e film length setting Then to change from on you can press either the change up or change down button as both but tons have a toggle function By pressing the same button again therefore the setting will revert This means you do not have to remember which button to press as they will both produce the same desired result in this case Zone system The Zone System is a method of combined exposure calculation film development providing a great deal of tonal control It was originally devised by Ansel Adams the classic landscape photog rapher and Hasselblad user and now exists in various forms for both black amp white and colour photography An integral part of the method includes the classification and grouping of any given scene into a range of nine or ten so called zones hence the name The method produces a great degree of result predictability and image tone control Concerning the H2 the word zone refers to the grouping and classification of various tones where Zone V is the equivalent whether in black amp white or colour to 18 mid grey on a scale of Zone I black through Zone IX white See specific literature for a complete description of this method True exposure Shutter position Open Closed T3 74 83 Exposure at max aperture e g f 2 8 Exposure at aperture f 4 True exposure The effective shutter speed for a central lens shutter is defined as the length of time be
60. e in formation display located beneath the viewing frame is continu ally updated and visible and is back lit for optimum visibility This LCD also duplicates much information visible on the grip LCD for immediate checking In addition to the LCD there are four LEDs providing general warnings flash and focus information The viewfinder also features a pop up fill flash unit for added convenience The viewfinder requires no batteries as it is supplied with power from the camera body and can be easily and quickly removed Please see section on Flash for full details See the Camera Body section for details about the viewfinder screen The exposure compensation button and exposure mode button are described in the Function Control section 27 Parts amp Components A Rubber eye cup E Exposure method mode button B Hot shoe F Integral flash unit C Eyesight adjustment wheel G Flash unit button D Exposure compensation button H Viewfinder release button Attaching and removing the viewfinder While holding the viewfinder at a slight angle and resting it on the top of the camera slide the viewfinder forward until the front locating pin is in position in the recess in the front edge of the viewfinder screen aperture on camera body Press the rear part of the viewfinder firmly downwards until it clicks into place Ensure that both sides of the viewfinder are seated correctly and that it has been firmly
61. e saved automatically after a time out of five seconds 5 Return the magazine settings lock to the locked position Operation and changes made to the data imprinting function are AE accessed through the camera menu Please see separate section for full details midh REMAIN Frame counter setting Data imprinting setting Frames remaining The frame counter can be set to show either how many unexposed counter setting frames remain on a film or how many frames have already been exposed The LCD shows your choice of setting by adding the word Remain as a reminder of the number of frames remaining or countdown Absence of this word implies the opposite namely count up so it denotes the number of the next frame to be used for example the figure 4 means three frames have already been exposed This information is also automatically displayed on the grip LCD and viewfinder LCD though only as a figure above a symbol To access frame counter setting 1 Ensure the magazine settings lock is in the unlocked position 2 Press the button until Remain appears 3 Press either the O button or the button to reach the desired setting toggle function on will show the number of frames remaining OFF will show the number of the next frame 4 The new setting will be saved automatically after a time out of five seconds 5 Return the magazine settings lock to the locked position Low battery symbol
62. e setting General Functions HM Manual and autofocus modes Three drive modes HM Quick adjust wheel W Profiles This section describes the basic and general functions used in most situations By understanding the capabilities of the H system you will be able to gain a great deal of control of how you work in the future By taking advantage of the many features available you might well find your normal practices changing for the better As all features are user controllable you tailor the way the camera works accord ing to your preferences Features such as the Quick adjust wheel and Profiles for exam ple do not have to be used of course but you are advised to read about them and see if they might suit your way of working 50 Power The camera can be set at two active power modes ON or Standby as well as OFF In active modes battery consumption is least in Standby mode and most in ON mode The camera enters Standby mode automatically after 10 seconds default to preserve battery consumption but this interval can be changed in Custom Options Settings can only be made when the camera is in the ON mode ON To activate the camera press the red ON OFF button until you see the start up H2 logo appear on the grip LCD The logo is automatically followed by the main screen The camera is now in ON mode After a set period of inactivity programmable in Custom Options the camera automati cally enters Standby
63. e to protect both the databus connection and the darkslide 33 HM 16 32 34 Parts and components A LCD panel G Darkslide key B LCD illumination button H Darkslide indicator C Change up button Film tab holder D Change down button J Film holder key E Function selector K Magazine settings lock F Film plane index L Databus interface LCD panel A The various functions are accessed by repeatedly pressing the function selector button loop menu and changes made by the change up and change dowr buttons Any settings are automati cally saved At very low temperatures the LCD will require a few seconds to display new settings LCD illumination button B The LCD can be illuminated by pressing the display illumination button which is accessible when the magazine is not attached to the camera The LCD will remain illuminated all the time you keep the button depressed up to a maximum of 10 seconds After 10 seconds has expired you must release the pressure on the button and press again to obtain a further 10 second period of illumina tion Remember that using the illumination function very often will noticeably shorten the life of the battery in the magazine When the magazine is attached to the camera the button on the magazine is inaccessible but you can still illuminate the LCD by pressing the illumination button on the grip instead Change up button C Can alter the settings upw
64. echargeable battery pack is an optional accessory that re places the standard battery cassette and is an economical option for full time users Please see specific user manual supplied with the rechargeable battery pack for further information Rechargeable battery grip The Battery grip rechargeable 7 2V 3043348 provides a replenish able power source to replace or complement the standard lithium dry cell battery grip for the H2 camera Please note the Battery charger BC H Li ion 7 2 VDC 3053568 is designed for use with Battery grip rechargeable 7 2V units only 24 The battery charger 2 The battery charger unit is supplied with five plug attachments to suit various types of domestic electrical sockets available worldwide Other types of socket will require a domestic socket converter Attach the chosen plug fig 2 A by sliding into position ensur ing that the two electrical contact prongs on the charger correctly enter the two contact sockets on the plug attachment Removal is by the reverse procedure Charging the battery If attached remove the protective cover fig 3 B from the battery by pulling outwards and upwards on the locking clip Replace the cover after charging if you do not intend to attach the battery to a camera immediately With the battery grip removed from the camera insert the jack plug from the battery charger into the socket fig 4 C on the bat tery grip Insert the battery charger into a st
65. elblad has developed a new powerful colour engine in its FlexColor workflow software With one camera set up the new optimised colour engine produces reliable out of the box colour without gradation with skin tones and other difficult colours reproduced accurately Instant Approval Architecture As an integral part of Hasselblad s digital solutions the H2 is front ing the Instant Approval Architecture from the split second of capture Limitless digital image capture loses some of its potential if the photographer cannot quickly review and select the best im ages to present to the client Building on the success of its Audio Exposure Feedback technology Hasselblad has created Instant 42 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 visible signals for each image captured telling the photographer immediately whether the image has a red yellow or green light 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 A larger enhanced OLED display in the new Hasselblad products provides a realistic high quality and perfect contrast image view even in bright sunlight to allow instant on site image approval IAA is a Hasselblad trademark and Hasselblad has filed a patent on the invention Danish pa
66. epairs your self Some service operations require very sophisticated instruments to check measure and adjust and there is a real danger of creating more problems than solving them if such attempts are made in any other way EQUIPMENT CARE A Hasselblad camera is designed to withstand the rigours of professional use in most environments To avoid the possibility of damage however it should be protected from harsh conditions and in particular avoid oil fumes steam humid conditions and dust Extremes of temperature High temperatures can have an adverse effect on both film and equipment Try to avoid frequent and severe temperature changes Be particularly careful in humid environments Allow the equipment to acclimatize before assembly Try to ensure the storage conditions in such environments are as dry as possible Dust and grit Take care to prevent dust and grit from getting into your equipment In coastal areas take measures to protect your equipment from sand and salt water spray Dust on the lens glass and focusing screen can be removed with a blower brush or very soft lens brush if necessary Smears on the lens glass should be treated with great caution In some cases they may be removed with a high quality lens cleaning solution on a tissue but be careful not to scratch 89 the lens or touch any of the glass surfaces with your fingers If in any doubt do not attempt to clean lens glass surfaces yourself but allow a Hasselblad
67. es and so on In addition H cameras use a format allowing for digital capture with sensors more than twice the physical size of today s 35mm sensors The sensor is therefore capable of using more and larger pixels which secure a high end image quality in terms of moir free colour rendering without gradation break ups in even the finest highlight areas or noise in the shadows And apart from the practical aspects the H2 also exudes a feeling of superb design and ergo nomics that makes the camera a pleasure to own as well as use For handling and convenience of use it is second to none So Hasselblad the most distinguished pioneer in medium format photography yet again takes the vanguard position We are confident that you are going to incorporate this camera inseparably into your photographic life We are also confident that you are going to produce images you are proud of Some of these will remain as a documentation of the history of our world perhaps even beyond That s how it is with Hasselblad 4999940040000 04 The primary goal of all camera development is of course the seamless and unobtrusive produc tion of superb images regardless of situation The H2 has abilities and features that you may not think you need yet Each individual has their own way of working But the H2 has tremen dous scope for fine tuning your technique possibly beyond your present ambitions The Quick Start Guide should have you up and running in minutes
68. et clears the settings and produces an automatic return to standard setting after an exposure Saved retains the AE Lock or Quick adjust settings after an ex posure zt Show EV 23 e Yes e No Allows the display of EV settings on the grip LCD Yes enables the display No disables the display Show ISO 24 e Yes No Allows the display of ISO settings on the grip LCD Yes enables the display No disables the display Bracket param in Manual 25 e Shutter speed Aperture Selects either the shutter speed or the aperture as the parameter which changes in a bracketing sequence when in Manual exposure mode Shutter speed selects changes in shutter speed Aperture selects changes in aperture settings Aperture control in Manual 26 Front wheel e Rear wheel Selects which control wheel changes the aperture setting when in Manual exposure mode Front wheel selects the front control wheel to change the aperture setting Rear wheel selects the rear control wheel to change the aperture setting 67 Customizable button function list The USER AE L STOP DOWN and M UP buttons can all be reassigned to different functions The USER button has no function until specifically assigned one default is None The AE L STOP DOWN and M UP buttons however by default are assigned the function appropriate to the name until assigned otherwise The following is a description of the functions that these bu
69. f EV change applied per click of either the front or rear control wheels to either aperture or shutter speed 3 e None Standby enters standby Stop Down Flash Measure Interval timer Multi Exposure Self Timer Bracketing AF drive lens in MF or AF Mirror up B mode T mode Histogram displays last histogram Grey balance expo sure Cycle LM mode Delete last image Dig foc check User button function Sets which function will be immediately activated when the User button is pressed you cannot alter the setting in this mode though only use it The button has a toggle function so that by pressing it again the new setting will be de activated AE Lock button function e AE lock but can be reassigned to e None Standby enters standby Stop Down Flash Measure Interval timer Multi Exposure Self Timer e Bracketing AF drive lens in MF or AF Mirror up B mode T mode Histogram displays last histogram Grey balance expo sure Cycle LM mode Delete last image Dig foc check Stop down button function e Stop Down but can be reassigned to e Flash Measure Interval timer Multi Exposure Self Timer Bracketing AF drive lens in MF or AF Mirror up B mode T mode Histogram displays last histogram e Grey balance exposure Cycle LM mode Delete last image Dig foc check None Standby enters standby M UP bu
70. film types Automatic film length setting Built in curtain type dark slide Automatic wind to frame one and wind off Multi mode data imprinting outside image area Features Barcode recognition Multi mode exposure metering using 90 reflex viewfinder Metering options are spot diameter 7 5 mm centre weighted and average Metering range at f 2 8 and IS0100 Spot EV2 to 21 Centre weighted EV1 to 21 Average EV1 to 21 85 Auto bracketing Interval timer Film speed Displays Focusing screen Accessory connection Customization User interface Power supply Battery grip rechargeable 7 2 V Battery charger Li ion 7 2 VDC External dimensions Weight Bracketing using predetermined number of exposures 2 3 or 5 in 1 3 1 2 or 1 EV step difference intervals Number of frames from 2 to 255 and interval from 1 second to 24 hours Film speed range ISO 6 to 6400 Automatic setting with Barcode film The camera features two dot matrix LCD s that provide clear and easy to understand information to the user One is located on the grip and the other in the 90 viewfinder The magazine has a segment based LCD Bright Spherical Acute Matte type D Optional type with grid markings also available Provided with two M5 threads and an electrical connector for accessories A large number of the H2 s functions can be customized by the photographer to suit specific styles or situations through the built in menu system Both
71. gle 3 Press Save to store the setting Continuous In Continuous mode the camera automatically continues to make exposures and advance the film for the next exposure as long as you maintain pressure on the shutter release button to the end of the film at a rate of approximately 2 frames per second In camera active mode 1 Press the DRIVE button on the grip 2 Turn the front control wheel to Continuous 3 Press Save to store the setting Multi exposure with film magazine only In Multi exposure mode the camera does not advance the film after the first exposure only at the end of the pre determined number of exposures The frame options are 2 3 4 5 and No limit In camera active mode 1 Press the DRIVE button on the grip 2 Turn the front control wheel to Multi exp 3 Turn the rear control wheel to select the number of frames required 4 Press Save DRIVE button to store the setting 5 The LCD will display firstly that no frames have been exposed in the multi sequence For example in the case of a three exposure setting the display will be Exp 0 3 6 Press the shutter release button to make the first exposure 7 The LCD will display how many frames have been exposed in the sequence In the case of a three exposure setting the display will now be Exp 1 3 After the next exposure the LCD would then display 2 3 etc 8 You can change your mind at any time to exit the sequence by pressing
72. han oth ers while some depend to a greater degree on personal preference and ways of working A discus sion of the points to consider in this context is beyond the scope of this manual If you are not sure about choice please check in other general photographic literature for a fuller explanation Also check our website occasionally www hasselblad com for articles and discussions concerning such matters Remember that exposure configurations are only applicable to the speed of the film in use Ensure you have the correct setting on the film magazine Since the light measuring system is TTL filter factors lens extension extension ring factors etc are automatically taken into account for average purposes However some combinations of meth ods and equipment can cause slight discrepancies for various reasons and therefore for critical work you should make alternative exposures to suit personal preference A Exposures are displayed on the grip LCD to within 1 1 2 and 1 3 EV tolerances dependent on setting This means that half stops are shown in a form that can differ from more traditional displays For example the position between f 8 and 1 11 is displayed as f9 5 and likewise the position between 1 30s and 1 60s is displayed as 45 Therefore a display showing 79 5 45 simply means 19 5 at 1 45 second The appearance of an s after the shutter speed signifies whole seconds so for example 45s on the display signifies
73. he shutter to be released with no film in the magazine Lens exposure lock 10 e Yes e No Allows you to release the camera without a lens attached Yes blocks the shutter if there is no lens attached and also displays a message on the grip LCD No lens No allows the camera to perform a release operation without a lens Out of range exposure lock 11 e Yes No Allows you to release the camera when ei ther the aperture or shutter speed setting is beyond the working range indicated on the LCDs by Yes blocks the shutter if beyond the working range No allows the shutter to be released if beyond the working range True exposure 12 On Off Determines whether the exposure is auto matically adjusted to create a true exposure setting See Appendix Glossary of Terms for full explanation On allows the adjustment Off retains the normal setting Spot mode 13 Normal Zone Determines how the camera behaves when set to Spot Mode Normal makes the camera behave in the same fashion as when set to Average or Centre Weighted Zone makes the camera behave in the same fashion as the Hasselblad 205FCC That is the central spot is placed over a particular area of the subject and the AE L button is pressed The exposure is then calculated assuming that the metered area is 18 grey or Zone 5 and is indicated on the LCD as Zone 5 see Appendix Glossary of Terms Alternatively the area can be re cla
74. heel Accesses and changes various settings Eyesight correction adjustment wheel Personal eyesight adjustment facility EV correction adjustment button Produces EV compensation EXP button Accesses exposure mode and me tering method Grip LCD Typical camera grip display The information in brackets describes this particular example Drive condition Single setting Focus setting Autofocus setting single shot mode Flash condition indication No exposure compensation normal flash synchronisation Aperture setting f 5 6 Shutter speed setting 1 20s Film speed rating 160 ISO ASA Exposure Value display EV 9 3 Low battery symbol Film magazine information 10 frames Metering method indication Average Exposure mode indication Aperture priority setting Typical camera grip display when changing settings Command indication The upper row on the screens describes commands which change according to the setting The button immediately above each command effects the change So in this case for example you would press the FLASH button to exit from the screen See note below Settings symbols Symbolize the options available when settings are changed The active symbol is depicted by a drop shadow ot E aie ADaM i Fini ie So lS O lt 1 S Control wheel description and direction Arrowheads symbolize which control whee
75. ible If the focus cannot be established then both arrowheads flash CF Adapter The CF adapter is an optional accessory that allows virtually all C type lenses from the V system to be used on H system camera bodies This automatically expands the potential lens range for H cameras by more than a dozen different focal lengths The auto matic focusing system in the H camera can be used as a guide for manual focus setting Light is measured at full aperture with all lenses which produces aperture and shutter speed information display in the camera for manual setting With CFE lenses how ever a preset aperture is automatically transferred to the camera Shutter cocking is manual with all lenses and is swiftly carried out by an easily accessible lever Film Magazines Automatic 120 220 compatibility Automatic wind on wind off Automatic film advance LCD information panel Integral dark slide Customizable data imprinting Illuminated LCD Barcode recognition Count up or count down film frame reminder choice The film magazine is a sophisticated semi independent unit within the modular system It has its own power supply for in dividual information storage LCD panel illumination etc Much information is transmitted and received between the magazine and the camera body so ensure the databus con nection is kept clean and not damaged in any way It is advis able to fit the magazine protective cover when storing a film magazin
76. ifferent lengths 120 film generally produces 16 exposures per film and 220 film produces 32 exposures per film Half length 120 film also exists that will produce 8 exposures per film This though has a very limited availability 120 film is supplied on a spool complete with a paper backing that runs the full length of the film and extends beyond both ends 220 film on the other hand just has paper at each end In both cases the film is gradually transported in the magazine from its original spool onto another so called take up spool The spool left empty then acts as the next take up spool for the following film and so on Care should always be taken in loading unloading and general storage Try to avoid direct light sources when handling film in any way in particular strong sunlight Exposed film should be stored in dry and preferably light tight conditions and developed as soon as possible Also avoid any sharp objects pressing against the film exposed or unexposed as indelible marks can sometimes be caused Please note any special conditions or restrictions regarding airport security x ray devices or similar as they can potentially damage film by fogging in some cases Standard exposure A standard exposure in the manual refers to the concept of technically correct in accordance with internationally accepted photographic measurement standards see section on Mid grey 18 grey This does not imply however that i
77. ination that still represents the same EV can be rapidly chosen For example if you set the shutter at 1 125s and the aperture at f 8 and lock them together you can access new EV equivalent combinations of for example 1 30s a f 16 or 1 500s at f 4 just by moving the front control wheel In practice this means you could for example in auto mode posi tion the metering area spot setting over an area in the subject that you determine to be equivalent to a mid grey and lock it with the AE L button You can then recompose the picture with the metering zone positioned over an area much brighter or darker while still retaining the original exposure setting and choose a new combination of aperture and shutter speed settings b The AE L button also allows the spot metering function to make tonal comparison readings and brightness range checks When the AE L button is pressed the metered area is saved as a mid grey When the spot area is then placed over another part of the scene the new area is then compared to the saved area and the difference can be read off the scale seen in the viewfinder For example in a landscape situation you could meter the foreground lock the reading with the AE L button thereby locking that area to be reproduced as the equivalent to a mid grey 18 point the camera at some rocks to see by how much darker they are compared to the foreground by the EV difference read off the scale illus 3 If you have chosen Sp
78. ion For exposures longer than five minutes use the long exposure setting instead that automati cally activates the standby mode after 4 minutes AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE A S P Pv Automatic exposure provides a choice of two ways of controlling shutter speed and aperture settings semi automatically and two ways fully automatically Aperture priority A The aperture is manually chosen by you by turning the front control wheel and the shutter speed is automatically chosen by the camera Shutter priority S The shutter speed is manually chosen by you by turning the front control wheel and the aperture is auto matically chosen by the camera Programmed P In this mode an aperture shutter combi nation is chosen by the camera according to the EV measured metering method remains as your choice though only within pre set appropriate limitations to suit various requirements and applications Programmed variable Pv This mode is very similar to Programmed except with the additional parameters of lens fo cal length being automatically taken into account For example long shutter speeds will automatically be avoided with a long focal length lens To set one of the modes proceed as follows with the camera in ac tive mode 1 Press the EXP button on the viewfinder 2 Turn the front control wheel either direction until you reach the required setting 3 Press Save DRIVE button to retain the setting In Automatic m
79. is at tached to the camera Film tab holder l Holds an ID tab from the film roll pack as a reminder of the type of film loaded Don t forget to change it if you change film type Film holder key J Secures the film holder in the magazine Fold out the key and turn counter clockwise 90 to remove the film holder and turn clockwise 90 to lock the film holder in place Magazine settings lock K All settings can be locked to avoid inadvertent changes To change the settings slide the settings lock see illus to the right until it stops After the changes have been made slide the settings lock to the left see symbol on magazine again to secure the new set tings Databus interface L Data interface between magazine and camera Ensure the contacts are kept clean and protected from damage Keep the protective cover on when the magazine is being stored or transported PT i z z HASSELBLAD Operation Battery The magazine uses a battery to retain information and settings when unattached from the camera When attached to the camera body the magazine takes its power requirements from the camera batteries The magazine battery will normally be effective for 1 2 years depending on use off camera illumination for example When the battery is in a very low condition approx 1 month of use left a low battery symbol appears on the magazine LCD as a warning The magazine will continue to function with no battery
80. istened to activate the adhesive depending on type Store exposed films away from strong light sources and contact with sharp objects Move the remaining empty spool to the take up spool compart ment Digital Photography Excellent compatibility with both Hasselblad and third party backs Hi Information visible on camera LCD Tethered and untethered solutions for maximum flexibility The H system cameras were designed with digital photo graphy in mind right from the outset so a digital back is not just an extremely useful accessory but is rather an integral part of the initial H system modular concept This paves the way for seamless integration and consequently increased efficiency and improved workflow HC lenses were also formulated to meet the very high de mands made by digital sensors which they do with ease H system cameras are suited for both Hasselblad and third party digital backs with Hasselblad digital backs producing the optimum in convenience and capabilities 40 41 Hasselblad provides a number of digital solutions both integral and as third party combinations This provision extends even beyond the medium format and thereby creates the most comprehensive range of digital solutions for high end photography The H2 offers a versatile platform for both analogue and digital work However digital integration is a fundament of the H system concept resulting in much more efficiency A digital b
81. k 17 e All controls e Wheels Off Sets the amount of locking used when the Control Lock button is pressed All controls Jocks control wheels and buttons Wheels locks only control wheels They remain operable in any setting mode however Off disables lock function Film wind on 18 e Direct Half press Sets when the film will be advanced to the first frame Direct advances film automatically to the first frame when the film holder is inserted or when the magazine is attached Half press advances the film only when the shutter release is pressed to half press position Beeper 19 On Off Sets the audible beeper signal On enables the signal Off disables the signal Show histogram 20 e Yes e No Sets whether a histogram of a digital expo sure appears on the LCD after exposure Only for use together with digital backs that support this feature Yes enables the setting No disables the setting Interval amp Self Timer 21 e Exit Stay Allows either the Interval or Self Timer mode to remain active after an exposure or immediately return to standard setting Exit clears the setting and produces an automatic return to standard setting after an exposure Stay retains the setting after an exposure 66 AE lock Quick adjust 22 e Exp reset Saved Allows either the AE Lock or Quick adjust mode to remain active after an exposure or immediately return to standard setting Exp Res
82. k into its storage position Ensure the magazine setting lock is in the forward unlocked position If the film has a Barcode go direct to step 32 If the film has no Barcode press the function selector button on the film magazine repeatedly until a figure and ISO appears Press either the change up amp or change down buttons until you see the correct ISO rating for the film in use Press the function selector button repeatedly again until you see the film length designation 120 or 220 Press either the change up Oor change down buttons until you see the correct number of frames correct for the film 8 Fr 16 Fr or 32 Fr Insert a tab from a film carton in the holder on the back of the magazine to remind you which film you have loaded and finally 11 33 From the inactive mode press the ON OFF button until you see the H2 logo on the grip LCD The LCD then in turn dis plays the main screen If the camera is already in standby mode the H2 logo will be visible on the grip LCD click on either the shutter release button or the ON OFF button to activate it again Note that a click action is a quick press See later section for a description of different button pressing actions If however the main screen does not appear proceed as fol lows 34 Click the ON OFF button The LCD then displays the Profile screen 35 Turn either the front or rear control wheel until Standard is
83. l should be used to change the setting they are beside In this case the Bracketing option is chosen by the front control wheel and the number of exposures in that option is chosen by the rear control wheel qd front control wheel a WwW rear control wheel Setting information The lower row on the screen displays information about the cur rent state of the setting In short the upper row displays what you can do and the lower row displays the current state of settings or what you have done 15 PROFILES ESC The basic principle behind making changes is that the appropriate button is first pressed to access the menu and then settings altered by way of the control wheels The appropriate control wheel is designated by arrowheads alongside the setting description 4 Some buttons havea toggle function the ON OFF button has a quick click action as well as a longer half second press action and the shutter release has two positions half press and full press 4 Several buttons on the grip are multifunctional according to the state of the menu In the example illustrated here the FLASH button func tions as the EXIT button the AF button functions as the ON button and the DRIVE button functions as the SAVE button 4A At very low temperatures the LCDs require a few seconds to display new settings The following is a list of the various terms describing the various actions that appear in the menu o
84. lder is located inside the removable part of the grip While keeping the battery holder button depressed swing the battery holder retaining lever downward until it stops fig 3 The battery holder will now be released from the grip Press the red battery cassette retaining button inwards on the holder to release the battery cassette fig 4 Load three CR 123 lithium or equivalent into the cassette ensuring the polarity of each battery is correctly oriented see the markings on the batteries and the cassette fig 5 6 Re insert the cassette into the battery holder ensuring that it is seated properly in place and that the red button returns fully into the locked position Holding the battery holder flat against the grip and aligning the two upper lugs with the slot in the grip slide it back into position as far as it will go Swing back the battery holder retaining lever as far as it will go into the locked position Battery life is dependent on a number of variable factors and therefore cannot be exactly predicted If the camera is left in the active state instead of standby for long periods for example then battery life will be reduced A low battery state is indicated as a symbol on the grip LCD fig 7 When the batteries are almost completely exhausted a warning message Low battery will appear on the grip LCD fig 8 The camera will not function at all when this message appears and battery change is essential The r
85. lease note nevertheless that the fastest shutter speed minimum aperture combination cannot be adjusted by True exposure Aperture Automatic exposure P amp Pv Mode P Mode 50 120 150 35 210 EV 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 1 4 50 110 50 50 110 110 2 0 2 8 4 0 5 6 22 32 45 64 90 64s 16s 8s 4s 2s 1s 2 4 8 Shutter speed 32s 15 30 60 125 250 500 1000 20 21 22 23 Aperture 35 210 Pv Mode 50 120 150 50 110 50 50 110 110 2 0 2 8 4 0 5 6 22 32 45 64 90 64s 32s Light metering method sensitivity distribution 84 LLET ALS PITT NS 16s SS 8s 4s 2s 1s 2 4 8 15 30 60 125 500 Shutter speed 250 Average
86. ly remove the retaining paper band from a new roll of film and place it in the lower spool holder in the same manner as the empty spool Ensure you do not place the new film spool the wrong way around See diagram for correct orientation AF 10 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Pull 8 10 cm 3 4 in of paper backing from the film roll and insert the tongue of the backing paper into the slot in the take up spool Turn the take up spool one complete turn to ensure the tongue is firmly held in place by the overlying paper back ing Check diagram for correct film travel direction Re insert the film holder into the main body of the film magazine ensuring the correct orientation Press firmly inwards towards the magazine and pay particular atten tion to see that both sides are level with the magazine body before turning the film holder key clockwise 90 to lock the film holder in place and fold the key back into its stored position You might find that increased pressure on the left hand side of the film holder will more easily ensure a positive and correct positioning in the magazine The film will now be wound automatically by the camera to the first frame position if the camera is in active mode Otherwise activate the camera by holding down the ON OFF button for half a second Fold out the magazine slide key and turn it counter clock wise 360 until it stops Fold the key bac
87. me except Standard You can either save the new settings under this name or change the name you want to change 4 Press Save DRIVE button The Profile name screen is then displayed where you can rename the profile to what suits you see section Imprint Text 4 2 2 further on in this manual for procedure details 5 Press Save DRIVE button to keep the combination of set tings with the new name To use a profile from the main screen press the PROFILES button to reach the profiles screen again Scroll down the list to the profile you want and then press the Load AF button All the saved set tings will then be automatically implemented A if you decided to change the settings but nevertheless keep the Profilename on the list the new set of parameters will be retained under that name That is to say the settings will not be the same as listed here despite the name It might be safer practice to always change the profile name to avoid later confusion Using profiles 1 From the main screen click PROFILES ON OFF button on the grip and the profile screen will appear 2 Use either the front or rear control wheel to scroll through the list and highlight the desired profile 3 Press Load AF button The camera is now set according to all the parameters stored according to the name PROFILES ESC Changing a profile name You can change a profile name except Standard at any time Proceed as follows
88. me examples of various viewfinder LCD screens visible with standard settings and when specific control buttons are pressed Standard settings Normal screen Normal screen in AE lock state Normal screen with Xxposure compensation Flash mode Exposure method and metering method 17 Menu charts general Throughout this manual you will find charts to explain the steps and procedures required to alter the various settings These charts are laid out to graphically illustrate in a simple manner how to navigate through the menus While they include all the information that would be presented on the LCD relevant to that section they cannot illustrate all the possible combinations of the various symbols seen on a screen at one time as that would be impractical and too confusing If you are at all familiar with cell phone menus for example then the design of the layout and working practice will not be unfamiliar You should find that in practice working your way through a menu on the camera is a good deal simpler and more obvious than the written explanation implies In the descriptions various terms are used regarding menu navi gation Menus have trees for example which describes their im aginary graphical layout where you could trace a navigational path along its branches Each new section or stopping off point on the branches seen on the LCD is called a screen Therefore a screen is the graphi
89. might impair the viewfinder image but have no effect whatsoever on the recorded image 26 Accessory connection 11 12 On the left hand side of the camera body are two accessory retain ing screw threads M5 as well as a databus connector protected beneath a cover The screw threads are a future safe design feature for new products while the connector is for service only at this point in development The cover can be removed by inserting a pointed object such as a pen in the small hole and then sliding it to the left as in the il lustration The retaining clip can then also be removed to access the connector PC connector A PC connector for non TTL flash synchronisation is located on the left side of the body It is protected by a captive rubber plug Viewfinder Multi mode light metering W Full exposure information M 100 image HM 90 viewing angle for eye line composition W Full image for spectacle wearers W Integral dioptre adjustment W Integral flash unit The 90 viewfinder provides a laterally corrected 100 image at eye line level It features a wide range diopter adjustment to suit most users The viewing distance is designed to provide full frame view even for eyeglass wearers The bright Spherical Acute Matte D focusing screens located in the camera body are interchange able to suit preference each of them naturally indicating the spot light metering area for accuracy in exposure estimation Th
90. n raised position No image is visible in the viewfinder until M UP button pressed 8 Press On AF button Note that this now reads Off and the line of text at the bottom of the screen reads Self timer on 9 Press SAVE DRIVE button to save the setting 10 Press ENTER DRIVE button again from the Self Timer screen to activate the function 11 Click On AF button 12 Half press the shutter release button to standby mode for this function press the shutter release button again full press for activation or full press the shutter release for immediate activation Check the lower text row on the screen for ON or OFF status Youcanhalt the sequence by clicking the ON OFF ESC button 60 Bracketing f r 2 frames options available r 3 frames or 5 frames options available options available 2 Bracketing The bracketing facility provides an automatic series of exposures one at the standard exposure setting Manual or Auto and the others with pre determined deviations in EV from the standard exposure This is particularly useful when using transparency film with images containing a very wide tonal range for example Firstly you make an assessment concerning the number of extra frames required the order in which they should be taken and by how much EV deviations there should be and the setting made accordingly The first metered exposure Manual or Auto is the EV that
91. n the grip LCD Enter moves screen down one level on the menu Exit moves screen back up one level on the menu Does not save any settings Off deactivates the particular function being set On _ activates the particular function being set Select selects the character marked when imprinting text and profile name Escape terminates an action and returns to the main screen Does not save any settings saves a setting and also moves screen back up one level on the menu Can save many changes made in a setting sequence Remember the following groupings of saved and not saved actions when making settings changes SAVED NOT SAVED Quick save half press shutter release button Escape press ESC button PROFILES ESC button Save press save button DRIVE button Exit press exit button FLASH button 16 Viewfinder LCD Typical viewfinder display Note the LEDs will only be visible when activated by the camera or a setting The information in brackets describes this particular example Exposure method indication Aperture setting Exposure compensation Metering method setting aperture priority mode f 4 8 setting reminder symbol Average A 4 2 ae DE gt Flash LED Tc Focus Focus Aid LED LED Warning triangle Shutter speed setting Film magazine status LED 0 4 second empty Exposu re compensation setting 0 7 EV So
92. n turn the rear control wheel to change the metering method to see the changes in sensitivity of the exposure meter Quite simply just explore the camera for a little while to feel at home with the general handling and the idea of control buttons and wheels and LCD information etc The sooner you become accus tomed to moving the controls instinctively the sooner you will be able to effortlessly use the finesses on offer The remainder of this manual will slowly take you through stage for stage each feature and setting so that you can master this marvellous piece of photographic equipment and exploit it to the full Finally remember to check occasionally with your camera dealer or on the Hasselblad website on the Internet to see whether a firmware update is available The functions and options described in this manual refer to firmware version 9 1 0 and later The ability to update camera firmware is an advantage you should not forget to make full use of to maximize the capabilities of your H2 12 Function Control amp Display LCD and LED displays on camera and viewfinder W Pixel based display Mi Upgradeable firmware W Rapidly accessible menu W Interactive display HM Customizable functions All functions and settings on the H2 are accessed and altered by the control buttons and wheels on and around the grip aided visually by the LCD user interface The information on the LCD is in menu format and has a great deal in comm
93. nder and those who wish to wear eyeglasses The eye cups can be rapidly changed by a Hasselblad Authorized Service Center Integral flash unit See section on Flash for full details 28 Lenses Rapid and accurate automatic focusing capability Central electronic shutter Instant manual focus override with natural friction Instant automatic focus return capability Non rotation of filter or accessory when focusing Non rotation of lens barrel in automatic focusing mode Shutter speeds 18 hours to 1 800 sec with film Reversed lens shade serves as protection Automatic detection of extension rings and converters All HC lenses have been specially formulated for the H system to produce the extremely high performance expected from Hasselblad to meet the demands from conventional and digital photography alike In addition to extreme sharpness the design also incorporates a soft pleasant looking bok the visual qual ity of the out of focus areas of the image All lenses feature an electronically controlled central shutter designed to extremely fine tolerances for supreme accuracy that also provides flash syn chronization up to 1 800s Speeds are from 18 hours to 1 800 sec with film and 32s to 1 800 sec with a digital back All lenses have avery rapid automatic focus capability with instant manual over ride To ensure reliable and fast autofocus in low contrast and low light conditions a focusing assist light on the grip is aut
94. ng extra exposures over or under normally both the standard exposure to ensure the desired result This is particularly useful when using transparency film in difficult lighting conditions Easily set and controlled with the H2 Custom setting The setting chosen by the user that differs from the default set ting Click Press On Off button The ON OFF button can be depressed in two different ways which in turn cause different results This distinction is referred to in the text as clicking and pressing Clicking is a very rapid depressing of the button with immediate release whereas pressing is a longer depression of the button with maintained pressure EV Exposure Value It represents the standard photographic notation within exposure control For example if you change the aperture on a lens from f 11 to f 8 you will increase the exposure by 1EV Similarly if you change the shutter speed from 1 15s to 1 60s you will decrease the exposure by 2EV A change in EV can therefore represent a change in aperture shutter speed or a mixture of both It is a simpler and more useful way of referring to the essential effective combination when making exposure settings without referring to the implications and sometimes confusing aspects of specific shutter speeds or apertures Asa practical example if you are using exposure compensation the settings are in EV s often referred to as stops in older de scriptions or fr
95. ng together with flash the exposure requirements of the camera will dominate which might produce slow shutter speeds indoors for example requiring the use of a tripod If on the other hand you select P or Pv instead then a shutter speed of 1 60 or faster is automatically chosen by the camera enabling you to hand hold When using flash close up or when using larger aperture settings remember that the flash unit s output has a specific minimum duration which might still be too great for correct exposure Read the unit s output specifications for further information regarding any potential restrictions You can use the flash metering capability with external flash units of all kinds TTL flashes must be set to Manual mode The metering also works with digital backs Rear sync is a useful feature used either for effect or to produce a more natural look when combining long exposures involving light trails and flash When using suitable dedicated units compatible with SCA3002 adjustments are made automatically and governed by the settings on the camera This applies to whether the flash unit is set to TTL or whether it is set to its own integral metering system A Control of either the integral flash unit or separate SCA3002 compatible flash unit re garding the two functions exposure compensation and shutter sync is via the grip The flash measure function can be used for flash units that are not SCA 3002 compatible or for SCA 3002 c
96. ng using passive central cross type phase detection sensor AF metering range EV 1 to 19 ISO 100 The H2 features a number of unique features that support digital backs and provide similar handling and functionality as an integrated digital camera Information from the digital back can be presented on the camera displays If supported by the specific back a histogram can be presented on the camera display after each exposure if desired Data is imprinted outside the image area The user can specify which data is to be imprinted Data can include any text the user desires such as exposure data time and date the photographer s name copyright symbols etc Automatic film advance at approx 2 frames per second Multi exposure capability Drive modes single and continuous 6 x 4 5 cm actual size 55 x 41 5 mm 120 and 220 roll film Electronically controlled lens shutter with speeds ranging from 18 hours to 1 800 or 32 sec to 1 800 if a digital back is fitted of a second including B and T mode TTL centre weighted system Can be used with the built in flash or a wide variety of flashes compatible with the SCA3002 Metz system using adapter SCA3902 Film speed range S016 to 6400 Flash output can be adjusted for fill in purposes independent of ambient light The H2 has a built in measurement system that measures flash light from non TTL flashes such as Studio flashes Interchangeable film backs with film insert for both 120 and 220
97. nt hook Viewfinder databus connection Magazine release button Flash PC socket Camera strap lug Lens release button Magazine support Databus connection Quick coupling tripod plate Film tab holder Magazine darkslide key Film holder key Magazine support groove Databus connection CS o eq 62 D oT ITISS ap 33 Quick Start This section is a quick start guide to assembling and preparing your new From separate items the assem bly process should take no more than several min utes to complete and you will be able to take simple and straightforward photographs immediately You can of course skip the sections on loading film if you wish to just assemble the camera to begin with or when using a digital back immediately All the information is repeated later on in the man ual as well as much more in depth information under the relevant sections and headings for easier search access H2 Kit only H2 Separate items If your new H2 was supplied in kit form you will only need to insert the camera batteries to make it useable immediately After completing steps 1 4 you can go straight to 6 7 and 9 10 marked in red and then directly to the section after step 17 to activate the camera Please note if you want to use a rechargeable battery pack immediately please see separate instructions under the Camera Body heading for use
98. o retain the setting In this mode the shutter speed and aperture settings are manually chosen by turning the front and rear control wheels The standard exposure setting is obtained when the pointer over the exposure scale is positioned above the central index in the viewfinder LCD Any deviation from this standard setting is displayed by e the pointer appearing elsewhere than above the central index and e by figures above the scale representing the amount of adjustment in EVs 47 A 0 3 above the scale in the display as in illustration 4 for ex ample would indicate a 0 3 EV overexposure setting Conversely a 2 for example would indicate a 2EV underexposure set ting Note that the appearance of a symbol on the grip and viewfinder LCDs in manual mode means that a change has been made to the exposure compensation setting See later section on Exposure compensation The actual aperture settings and shutter speeds are indicated to the right of the exposure scale in the conventional manner Note full stops half stops and third stops are also displayed according to setting see increment setting For example a setting between f 8 and f 11 will appear as f 9 5 if half stop is chosen The B shutter speed position is active and therefore consumes battery power The T shutter speed position however is equivalent to the standby mode regarding battery consumpt
99. ock to the locked position 8 A if you use both standard and barcoded films or overridden barcoded films check that you have changed the settings accordingly Film length number of frames Both 120 and 220 films can be used 120 film will produce 8 for use with half length 120 films only or 16 frames and 220 film will produce 32 frames If the film has a barcode then film length setting and film speed setting is automatic The LCD will automatically show the barcode symbol and the appropriate film length Note that film speed can be overridden with barcoded films but not film length If however the film has no barcode then proceed as follows To access film type setting 1 Ensure the magazine settings lock is in the unlocked position Film speed 2 Press the button until the 120 or 220 symbol appears 3 Press either the or the button to change the desired 4 The new setting will be saved automatically after timeout ee 5 Return the magazine settings lock to the locked position Frame counter 37 Data imprint setting Data imprinting can be activated or deactivated through the maga zine menu a a a AP To access data setting 220 1 Ensure the magazine settings lock is in the unlocked position Manual film speed setting 220 film length setting 2 Press the button until the Data symbol appears 3 Press either the y or the Q button to reach On or Off 4 The new setting will b
100. ode the front control wheel selects alternative combinations while maintaining the same EV and the rear control wheel alters the amount of exposure compensation The compen sation appears as a symbol on the grip LCD and viewfinder LCD Other combinations that are outside the parameters offered by the Pv mode but nevertheless still provide correct exposure are signified by a double arrow symbol appearing between the aperture and speed settings on the grip LCD New metered area is 1 8 EV lower than the area metered when the AE L button was pressed Metered area beyond film range 48 AE L button 1 2 This button has two main functions that can be incorporated in various working methods involving exposure locking It also has an extra function for the flash meter capability see AE L section under Flash The AE L button can a lock an EV setting in manual and automatic modes b be used as a brightness range checking facility in standard terminology or Zone System terminology a When the button is pressed fig 1 the light metering facility is locked to the EV setting at that moment An L locked symbol appears between the shutter speed and the aperture indication fig 2 on the grip LCD and viewfinder LCD to confirm the status Press the AE L button again to unlock toggle function In the locked setting the aperture and shutter speed become in terlocked In this way a new aperture shutter comb
101. of camera components and to the right of each individual component a figure that represents the number of actions taken by that component Please note that even a completely new camera will have registered actions as these occur dur ing testing before delivery 7 Press the Next DRIVE button to display the software ver sion for each item Flash W Sync at all shutter speeds to 1 800s WE Integral fill flash Mi SCA 3002 compatible W Flash measure capability Mi Rear sync capability The H system meets professional demands for a variety of situa tions where flash is required It includes an integral flash primarily intended for fill flash use but strong enough for simple close work Combined with an adapter and a portable unit H cameras can exploit the automatic features offered by Metz and other top names in the field for powerful and reliable solutions When in the studio the H system is capable of providing flash me tering for maximum control and security 74 The H2 can be used together with most flash units in manual mode However to make use of a TTL automatic function you must ensure the flash unit is compatible with the SCA 3002 system Connection is either by the PC socket or by the hot shoe see warning note below The viewfinder houses an integral fill flash with a guide number of 12 and features OTF TTL flash control This unit is capable of providing enough illumination for many fill flash function
102. omati cally activated Aperture and shutter control is set via the control wheels on the camera grip As a general rule lens shades should always be fitted to achieve optimum performance Protective filters UV Sky should also be considered at least when working outdoors in harsh conditions See Accessories section for information about the CF Adapter that allows the use of C type lenses from the Hasselblad V system 29 30 Parts and components 1 A Lens shade index B Manual focus ring C Focusing distance scales D Depth of field scales E Lens index Attaching a lens 2 3 Remove the front protective cover on the camera body by depressing the lens release button and keeping it depressed while turning the cover counter clockwise Remove the rear lens cap by unscrewing it in a counter clockwise direction Align the index on the lens with the index on the camera body and rotate the lens clockwise bayonet fitting until it clicks into place Removing a lens Depress the lens release button and keep it depressed while rotat ing the lens counter clockwise until it stops and lift it out Replace protective caps on the lens immediately and on the camera body if necessary If you try to rotate the lens before you press the lens release button it might lock In this case rotate the lens clockwise a little first and then re attempt removal with the correct procedure button first then lens Front lens cap 4
103. ompatible units at manual setting Only flash units specially adapted for use with the H2 should be connected to the hot shoe on the camera To change the balance between flash output and camera exposure requirements to produce a variety of effects use the exposure compensation function For various long exposure effects use the sync function To make flash exposure tests use the flash meas ure function To access the controls 75 Example of viewfinder LCD display showing Flash set to Rear sync as well as IEV exposure compensation Red warning triangle and green LED flash symbol to left of viewfinder LCD display 76 1 Activate the camera and press the FLASH button once 2 Turn the front control wheel to set the amount of compensation required from 3EV through 3EV amount dependent on ISO setting press Clr AF button to clear the setting quickly if required 3 Turn the rear control wheel to set normal sync flash triggered just after the shutter opens rear sync flash triggered just before the shutter closes flash measure with non TTL flash units or TTL units in Manual mode 4 The grip LCD shows the flash mode Normal or Rear in the standard display 5 When set to Flash Measure a specific screen requests you to press the AE L button in order to make a reading See below for details Integral flash The integral flash unit features the following specifications
104. on remain Reliability Versatility Interchangeability Stainless steel and aluminium for no nonsense professional use and durability Silicon chip control for basic practical support as well as sophisticated facilities to span all demands A system to trust and build on that will develop and grow in pace with tomorrow s discoveries The list of features is long varied and comprehensive For example automatic focus with in stant manual override dot matrix LCDs rapid button and control wheel user interface inte gral grip integral fill flash multi mode exposure metering TTL flash control automatic film speed setting with bar code instant 120 220 interchangeability integral dark slide automatic film advance and film wind off custom imprinting on frame edge including exposure data name symbols etc immediate cable free compatibility with digital backs presentation of digital information such as histograms and grey balance on the LCD extremely accurate elec tronic leaf shutter flash sync at all shutter speeds to 1 800s eyeline viewfinder with 100 view dot matrix viewfinder LCD lithium or rechargeable battery options shutter speeds from 18 hours to 1 800s user customization of functions And that s not all Bracketing interval timer rapid access user button flash measure independent LCD illumination on magazines integral diopter adjustment in viewfinder zone system capability time lapse photography customized profil
105. on with those found in modern computers cell phones etc It is pixel based and therefore has a greater capacity to produce user friendly symbols 13 Below is an overview of the primary functions of the control wheels and buttons Some controls have dual or triple func tions according to the state of the menu or setting A full description can be found further on in this manual M UP button Raises and lowers mirror Can be reassigned to another function Remote release cord port For attaching a remote release cord electrical STOP DOWN button Stops down aperture to current setting Can be reassigned to an other function Shutter release button Activates camera and releases shutter FLASH CONTROL LOCK button Lock settings to avoid inadvertent change Also accesses flash settings AF button Accesses focus modes DRIVE button Accesses the various drive film frame advance modes AE L button Locks light reading made in both automatic and manual exposure modes Can be reassigned to an other function Film wind off button Winds off film before film is finished USER button User assignable function button 14 Front control wheel Accesses and changes various settings MENU button Accesses menu Illumination button Illuminates grip LCD ON OFF PROFILES ESC button Turns the camera on and off Accesses Profiles and acts as escape button for other functions Rear control w
106. ot together with Zone display see Custom options as well as one of the automatic modes A S P or Pv point the spot marking at an area that you decide should be a Zone 5 and click the AE L button illus 4 The meter will now display different parts of the subject as zone values illus 5 in the viewfinder LCD instead of EV deviations as you move the spot marking over the subject Included are Lo and Hi illus 6 to signify areas beyond the range of the film Alternatively you can choose to re classify an area as another zone and then check the rest of the subject to see how other areas fall on the zone scale Do this by following the above procedure and then turning the rear control wheel until you see the new desired zone value in the viewfinder LCD You will also see the new exposure that will now produce that new zone For example you might have measured a rock at zone 5 but wish to make it darker By moving the rear control wheel you could re classify it as zone 4 You will then be able to see for example whether white clouds are now falling within the exposure range by their new Zone classification 49 Alternatively you can also pre set the initial zone reading in order to save time and effort where there is no freely available zone 5 subject for light measuring For example you might be on a sandy beach where you know that sand is normally classified as zone 6 You can pre programme the zone placement by holding down the
107. posure dur ing the various camera procedures Please take extra care when handling the camera body without protective cover or magazine in place to protect the auxiliary shutter Likewise the front opening of the camera body reveals the mirror when unprotected by a cover or lens Do not touch or attempt to clean the mirror Slight marks or some dust particles on the mirror will not affect results More notice able problems however should be taken care of by a Hasselblad Authorized Service Center The camera body also contains the view finder screen which can be easily removed or exchanged without the use of special tools or adjustment procedures 22 23 Carrying strap 1 2 The carrying strap is attached by firstly withdrawing the safety collar The hook is then freed and attached to the strap lug fig 1 Slide back the safety collar fig 2 to ensure the hook remains in the locked position The collar is purposely a tight fit and might need some effort to slide Batteries 3 4 5 6 7 8 The H2 requires batteries for all actions There is no mechanical reserve facility so it is advisable to always have a spare set of bat teries or exchange set if using a rechargeable battery pack As is the case with most batteries problems might be encountered when used in very low temperatures In this situation it is advisable to keep an exchange set in an inside pocket for example to maintain them near body temperature The battery ho
108. power left as long as it remains attached to the camera body However when detached the settings will not be stored Battery replacement 1 2 Release the film holder by folding out the film holder key and rotating it 90 in a counter clockwise direction Withdraw the film holder completely On the bottom plate on the inside of the film magazine housing you will find a slotted circular battery cover Insert a small coin or similar into the slot and rotate the cover about 20 in a counter clockwise direction The cover will be freed and the battery can be removed Replace with a fresh CR2032 3V lithium or equivalent battery Observe the polarity and ensure the positive face is uppermost and replace the cover ensure the retaining lugs are inserted in the battery compartment slots locking it into place by rotating it in a clockwise direction until it stops If you inadvertently insert the battery incorrectly the film magazine will not be damaged though it will not function Try to avoid touching the surface of the battery with your bare fingers as sweat residue can decrease the electrical conductivity of the battery casing and might cause corrosion After battery replacement the magazine s parameters return to the default settings Barcode 120 Data on Count up Attaching and removing the magazine 3 4 You cannot remove a magazine from the camera body if the magazine darkslide is not in place when the magazine darkslide indicato
109. r beyond the distance of the subject framed by the central section in the viewfinder Focus setting too close for the distance of the subject framed by the central section in the viewfinder Focus setting correct 31 Depth of field calculation 7 There are two distance scales in feet and metres visible through the focus distance window on the upper part of the lens barrel There is also a central lens index mark and a depth of field scale The focusing distance is read off the chosen scale from the central lens index Depth of field can be calculated as follows 1 Focus the lens as required 2 Make an exposure reading auto or manual and note the aperture setting 3 Find the markings on either side of the central index that cor respond to the chosen aperture 4 From these two markings read off on the required lens dis tance scale the two corresponding distances 5 The depth of field at that particular aperture and focus set ting will be the area included between these two distances In the example given here the focusing distance is set at nearly 3 metres At an aperture of f 22 the depth of field would therefore extend from just over 2 m to approx 4 5 m Stop down depth of field 8 A visual depth of field preview can be made by depressing the STOP DOWN button while viewing the image on the viewfinder screen Infrared focus settings 9 As infrared rays form an image at a different plane to that forme
110. r on the magazine shows white Neither can you withdraw the magazine darkslide when the magazine is not attached to the camera Both these restrictions therefore prevent accidental film loss caused by fogging Attachment Position the magazine retention groove onto the magazine support on the camera body ensuring that they are correctly positioned Swing the magazine towards the camera body and firmly press into place with a click If there is resistance the magazine retain ing catch on the camera has probably been inadvertently released In that case push the release button again to reset the catch You can attach and remove the magazine with or without the film holder in place If you just want to change to a new film you can remove and reload the film holder without having to remove the whole magazine Removal Ensure that the darkslide indicator on the magazine shows red signifying that the darkslide is closed Firstly push the lever of the magazine release button to the right il lus 1 and while maintaining that position press the centre of the button firmly inwards towards the camera body illus 2 to finally release the magazine A Ensure you press on the centre of the button not on the lever You cannot remove a magazine if the darkslide is not closed A If the film holder is inadverten tly removed mid film then exposed frames will naturally be lost due to light fogging However if the film holder is quickly re inserted
111. rrel not the rubber focusing ring and turn it approximately one quarter turn clockwise until it clicks into place Remove the front lens cap by pinching together the two retaining clips Attach lens shade to lens by aligning the indexes and turn ing the shade clockwise a quarter turn Remove the rear protective cover from the camera body by pushing the magazine retaining latch to the right and inwards simultaneously A if you decide to attach a digital back instead of a film magazine at this point 12 please check with the appropriate user manual for details Remove the protective cover from the film magazine by placing your thumb on the upper recess and pulling the top of the cover away from the magazine Push downwards on the cover to release the lower catch on the cover from the magazine retaining bar 13 Rest the magazine retention groove on the magazine sup port on the camera body ensuring that they are correctly positioned 14 Swing the magazine towards the camera body and firmly press into place with a click If there is resistance the magazine retaining hook has probably been inadvertently released Push the magazine retaining latch to the right and inwards simultaneously again to reset it 15 Remove the top protective cover from the viewfinder screen location by lifting a corner 16 Remove the protective cover from the viewfinder by depress ing the viewfinder release button 17 While holding the viewfin
112. s are also user programmable but are by default assigned the functions according to their names The reassignable capability of these buttons is particularly useful and can save you a great deal of time and effort depending on how you work You are advised to investigate their potential fully See under Custom settings for full details On the front of the grip there are two more control buttons plus the remote cord release port M UP button M Press this button to raise the mirror and press again to lower it toggle function A quick double press of the button two within a half second will immediately access the Self timer function Can be reassigned in Custom Settings to another function Remote release cord port N For attaching a remote release cord electrical The Hasselblad accessory jack plug socket is protected by a captive rubber plug STOP DOWN button O Press this button to make a visual check of the depth of field on the viewfinder screen at the chosen aperture The aperture will close according to the setting and remain closed as long as the pressure is maintained You can alter the aperture at the same time to see the changes taking place Can be reassigned in Custom Settings to another function 20 There are also two control buttons on the viewfinder as well as the eyesight cor rection adjustment wheel Eyesight correction adjustment wheel P The personal eyesight adjustment facility has a
113. s outdoors as well as simple indoor shots at shorter distances Flash output can be adjusted separately from ambient exposure for optimum control Separate flash units can be used in dedicated mode when connected to the hot shoe if the unit is compatible with the SCA3002 Metz system using a Hasselblad SCA3902 adapter This provides a cable free link up for information transfer Automatic flash works equally well with digital backs as well as film backs in most cases without any need for exposure adjustment Flash synchronisation can be set to normal or rear the beginning or end of an exposure Please see the relevant user manuals for information regarding separate flash units Z As with all strobe studio flash use very particular attention should be taken to ensure cor rect connections and general handling practice Potential dangers might increase when cameras are also connected to electronic peripherals digital backs computers lighting units etc and should diminish when IR and similar wireless flash release devices are used Victor Hasselblad AB and Hasselblad A S can accept no responsibility whatsoever for accidents that might occur or damage caused when Hasselblad equipment is used in combination with third party units of any description L Do not attempt to connect a flash unit dedicated for use with another camera brand via the hot shoe The flash unit and or camera could be damaged General When using the A or S setti
114. seems faulty in any way quoting the serial numbers and purchase details where appropriate Familiarise yourself with the various parts and components Leave protective covers on as much as possible and avoid touching glass surfaces and inserting fingers into the camera body The H2 has a robust construction and is capable of withstanding fairly rough treatment but nevertheless is a precision instrument and will serve you longer if treated with respect from the beginning Please keep purchase details and the warranty in a safe place H Illustration shows the H2 with a Hasselblad CFH digital back Flash unit hot shoe Rubber eyecup Exposure mode and metering method selector button Exposure compensation button Eyepiece adjustment dial Magazine LCD Magazine LCD illumination button Magazine control buttons Magazine settings lock AE L button Film wind off button User button Rear control wheel Grip LCD Support strap lug Camera control buttons Magazine databus Front control wheel Shutter release button Battery holder button Release cord socket Stop down button Battery holder retaining lever Mirror up button Battery holder Flash unit Viewfinder screen Focus assist light Mirror Distance and depth of field scales Focusing ring Lens shade bayonet Filter screw thread Databus connection Viewfinder release button Flash unit catch Viewfinder attachme
115. ssified to another zone by turning the rear control wheel Then when the camera is moved the areas within the central spot are indicated by their zone values Focus aid in MF 14 Half press Always Off Sets how the focus aid arrowhead LED sym bols appear in the viewfinder display in manual focus mode Half press makes them visible when the shutter release button is pressed half way Always makes them visible all of the time when camera is active Off disables them completely AF assist light 15 Camera Ext flash Off Allows projection of light pattern to assist the autofocus system in poor light or low contrast situations Camera sets the integral AF assist illumination to be always ac tive External flash activates the AF assist illumination projected by a suitable attached external flash unit When detached however the integral system is automatically used Off sets the AF assist to remain always inactive Rear wheel quick adjust 16 e Yes e No Allows rear control wheel to make a rapid EV adjustment or EV compensation in auto exposure mode Yes turns the setting on By turning the rear control wheel the ad justment is made and appears on both LCDs as a symbol between the shutter speed and aperture values The amount of deviation also appears above the scale to the left of the aperture value on the viewfinder LCD No turns the function off completely maim PS Control loc
116. successively accessed in either direction of the control wheels without a break in flow That is you could turn the wheel clockwise or anticlockwise to arrive at the desired function Main direction of path through menu The main path traces step by step the path that has to be taken through the various branches of the menu tree as they appear on the LCD to reach the relevant functions Shutter release button A This button has half press and full press positions By pressing half way or softly the camera auto focus function and exposure meter can be activated By pressing all the way down or more firmly the shutter will be released or the chosen exposure procedure will begin as relevant For example the self timer is activated with this button FLASH CONTROL LOCK button EXIT B This is a triple function button If you press the button for one second the beeper will sound if set and a key symbol will appear on the grip LCD signifying that the controls except the shutter release have been locked and therefore cannot be altered unintention ally in use Press the button for one second again to unlock this function can be altered to lock all controls or control wheels only in Custom options Quickly clicking the button will access the flash settings information on the LCD from the main screen See separate section for full details This button also acts as the EXIT button for many other settings AF b
117. t All methods are measured in in crements of 1 12 EV Information transfer is rapid and auto matic ensuring consistently correct exposure settings even in difficult and changeable lighting situations Light measurement is made through the lens TTL by the AE viewfinder and exposure is controlled manually or automat ically by the control wheels and or settings The information is visible on both the grip LCD and the viewfinder LCD A great deal of control is available ranging from 100 manual through to sophisticated fully automatic by way of the various exposure methods Manual Aperture priority Shutter priority Program and Program variable 44 Light metering and exposure control Two primary factors have to be considered when making exposure control choice namely meter ing method and exposure method Metering method determines in which manner the light measurement is made and how much of the image is taken into account Average Centre Weighted and Spot Exposure method involves the parameters and deciding factors about how the light measure ment is translated into aperture and shutter speeds Here the choice is about the camera controls and their effect on the result or suitability for the subject Included in this choice is the type of auto mation too Manual for 100 user control Aperture priority Program etc for automated control Some methods and modes are much more suited to various situations and applications t
118. t would automati cally be the preferred choice or be correct according to the desired result See section on Bracketing Main screen To simplify the descriptions reference is often made to a main screen regarding the menu Apart from default settings there is no standard setting in the normal sense and therefore you create your own standard which of course can be changed at any time The main screen is therefore the one you have currently created and is the one visible on the LCD when photographing except where a particular mode is in actual operation such as self timer for example TTL Through The Lens a literal description of the light measurement mechanics The advantage is that only the essential parts of the subject in front of the camera are included Accessories such as filters bellows close up rings converters etc that could affect 82 exposure are also taken into account automatically with exposure evaluation for general purposes Time out This is the time interval that a temporary setting is maintained for before it automatically returns to the original setting default or custom Toggle function If a button has a toggle function it has the ability to access two separate states simply by being pressed again On the magazine for example if you want to change the data setting from on to off you would start by pressing the function selector twice to access th
119. tent application no PA 2005xxx Ixpress CF The Ixpress CF line of digital backs also offers many interesting options for high end solu tions 22Mpix digital capture is provided with the Hasselblad open camera interface the adapter and the option for true colour multi shot capture The Ixpress CF therefore offers new levels of flexibility to the specialist professional photographer enabling them to take full advantage of everything that leading edge digital photography can offer Ixpress C digital backs and 3rd party digital backs With the older Ixpress C generation of products as well as with 3rd party digital backs the H2 will perform and deliver the exact same functionality of the H1 While therefore not pro viding some of the latest developments and improvements of the Ixpress CF and Ixpress CFH units it nevertheless will still provide tremendous quality and ease of use Asa medium format digital platform for any digital back the H2 is second to none in the world today It is still a requirement for 3rd party product manufacturers to work under a Hasselblad license agreement to get access to the Hasselblad patented hot plug interface of the H System 43 Light Metering amp Exposure Control WE Three metering methods W Five exposure methods Extremely accurate light metering The light metering system is capable of selective sensitiv ity producing three reflective metering methods Average Centre weighted and Spo
120. text procedure again 8 This example shows a completed 15 character text line with symbols spaces upper and lower case large and small let ters 71 4 3 Date amp Time Adjust date and time settings by the following procedure MENU 1 Press the MENU button on the grip a 2 Turn the front control wheel until Settings appears DRIVE 3 Press the DRIVE Enter button on the grip E 4 Turn the front control wheel to access Date amp Time DRIVE 5 Press the DRIVE Enter button amp 6 By turning the front control wheel you can move the cursor to mark the following for change hours minutes year month and day respectively By pressing the 24 h button AF you can choose between a 24 hour or 12 hour system for time 7 Turn the rear control wheel to make the changes when the cursor is correctly positioned 8 Press the Save DRIVE button to store the new setting 72 DRIVE DRIVE amp DRIVE T Enter a 1 Seen EE A S N k r Io q na cathinas 73 System Status 4 4 System Status Check component usage for servicing reasons as follows 1 Press the MENU button on the grip 2 Turn the front control wheel until Settings appears 3 Press the DRIVE Enter button on the grip 4 Turn the front control wheel to access Info 5 Press the Enter DRIVE button 6 Press the Enter DRIVE button The display now shows a list
121. the DRIVE button to advance the film to the next frame The camera is then prepared for another new multi exposure sequence according to the initial setting A Please note this function is only available when a film magazine is attached It is not available with digital backs 54 DRIVE DRIVE ON OFF PROFILES ESC 55 Profiles The profiles feature allows rapid access to pre determined combinations of settings that increase the speed and security of workflow One exam ple might be in a social situation where there might be a need for formal outdoor portraiture followed by informal indoor handheld flash assisted wide angle shots both situations requiring very different settings in a stressful environment By predetermining the relevant settings required beforehand for each situation they can be saved collectively as a profile By calling up the profile you can then be assured that all the settings are correct at the press of one button For example you might choose autofocus single bracketing pro grammed exposure etc for outdoors Once set you would click on the red PROFILES button select a profile name and press SAVE A new name can be entered for the new profile Outdoors for instance and saved again New settings are made for the indoor shots changing to flash Pv setting etc and the procedure repeated By simply accessing Outdoors or Indoors in the profile list all the rele
122. the Sel AF button to the desired position The highlighted character in the text line can then be replaced by a new character chosen by moving the selector cursor out of the box positioning it over the new char acter to highlight it and then pressing the Sel AF button e By turning the front control wheel the cursor moves horizontally e By turning the rear control wheel the cursor moves verti cally and introduces all available characters by scrolling the screen So to write and store the characters proceed as follows 1 Youcan firstly clear an unwanted line of text by highlighting the X symbol in the box and repeatedly pressing the Sel AF button 70 2 Find the character you want by scrolling with the rear control wheel until it appears on the screen The space character is the empty space to the left of the exclamation mark top row furthest to the left 3 Move the selector cursor with a combination of the front and rear control wheels until the desired character is highlighted 4 Press the Sel AF button to save the character that will then appear in the text line along the lower part of the screen Continue with the same procedure until you have completed the line of characters and symbols 5 Press the Save DRIVE button to store the new setting Changing text an example Here is an example of how to change existing text in this case the word Text to a copyright symbol plus a
123. the film will auto matically be advanced by three frames to position fresh unexposed film The film counter will also correspondingly add on three frames to the original number recorded before the film holder was removed 36 Magazine settings Press the function selector button repeatedly to successively access Film speed ISO Bar Code Film length 120 220 Number of frames Data on off Frame counter count down count up Low battery warning symbol MOON gt Film speed setting Barcode The film speed ISO ASA can be set automatically or manu ally Automatic setting uses a Barcode only some films have this feature This is the default setting A Film settings ISO film length are automatic only if the magazine is set at Barcode automatic That is a barcoded film cannot override a manual film speed setting but a manual setting can override the film speed of a barcoded film 4 Films without a barcode must have their speed set manually A manual setting must also be made if you want to override the speed setting ofa barcoded film To access Manual setting 1 Ensure the magazine settings lock is in the unlocked position 2 Press the button until a figure or barcode symbol appears together with ISO 3 Press either the O or the O button to reach the required set ting EXAMPLE 4 The new setting will be saved automatically after a time out of five seconds 5 Return the LCD settings l
124. ting conditions 59 Mirror sequence highlighted Delay first then mirror raised chosen as option Delay highlighted with drop shadow 10 seconds chosen Mirror down up highlighted Mirror down after exposure chosen as option DRIVE S PROFILES ESC Self timer setting The Self timer function is set in the following manner 1 Press the MENU button on the grip 2 Turn the front control wheel until Self Timer appears 3 Press ENTER DRIVE button on the grip 4 Turn the front control wheel to access the options that are Delay E Mirror sequence 4 Mirror Up Mirror Goes Down A drop shadow will be displayed beneath the selected symbol for example Hp 5 When Delay is highlighted Sxl turn the rear control wheel to choose a delay range from 2 60s in 1s intervals 6 Turn the front control wheel again to choose Delay Mirror Up Mirror Up Delay sequence Gg When highlighted turn the rear control wheel to choose Delay Mirror Up sequence Delay for set amount of time mirror raised exposure made Mirror Up Delay sequence Mirror raised delay for set amount of time exposure made 7 Turn the front control wheel again for Mirror goes down Mirror remains up 4 choice Turn the rear control wheel to choose l Mirror goes down Mirror returns to its normal position and the next film frame is advanced Mirror raised Mirror remains i
125. to a general photographic manual for a fuller explanation in order to obtain the maximum from your H2 OTF Off The Film a literal description of the light measurement me chanics regarding flash exposure measurement Profile You can allow the H2 to be set according to profiles These profiles are combinations of modes methods and settings custom or default that suit specific photographic situations By using a personal profile which you can create name and save the camera is immediately configured for a specific purpose without any need to check through the menus This is a very rapid and secure way of working when repeatedly confronted with similar photographic situations As an example you might regularly take outdoor portraits of wed ding couples with a long lens You want a specific aperture to restrict depth of field and a fairly fast shutter speed to freeze any movement You are concerned about the couple blinking during the exposure and so want to take several shots in succession possibly with slight variations in exposure settings for safety s sake so you might choose the bracketing option too All these parameters can be preset and stored as a profile that is rapidly accessible Quick save When altering settings a half press of the shutter release button will cause a return to the main screen and save the new setting at the same time Roll film The H2 uses two sizes of roll film 120 and 220 that has d
126. tter release will be blocked until the camera finds the optimum focus setting This ensures that no exposures can be made that are not finely focused However this delay will normally be only a fraction of a second in good lighting conditions with a clear focusing pattern Note though that in this mode the lens will focus at a distance and will remain focused at that distance while pressure remains on the shutter release button In this way you can focus on a nearby object for example temporarily positioned within the focusing zone on the viewing screen and then without releasing pressure on the shutter release button recompose knowing that the focus remains on the object chosen even though it is now outside the focusing zone Releasing the pressure on the shutter release button and pressing again half way would now change the focus setting to the distance of the object within the focusing zone See under Manual override in autofocus mode for a useful way of working with manual and autofocus settings in a combined manner 52 53 Continuous At Continuous setting AF C the shutter can be released rapidly before the lens is focused in order to capture a split second shot in Single Shot an exposure cannot be made until the camera has had time to focus However the camera will continue to focus if a moving subject is within the focusing zone or if you recompose even though the shutter release button is half pressed
127. tton function e Mirror up but can be reassigned to e B mode T mode Histogram displays last histogram Grey balance exposure Cycle LM mode Delete last 65 image Dig foc check None Standby enters standby Stop Down Flash Measure Interval timer Multi Exposure Self Timer e Bracketing AF drive lens in MF or AF Control wheel direction e Clockwise e Counter clockwise Determines the effect the direction of the controls wheels have on a setting For example by moving the front control wheel to the left you can alter the aperture setting from f 8 to f 6 8 to f 5 6 and so on By changing the wheel direction setting however the same action of turning the wheel to the left would then produce the opposite effect that is the aperture settings would change from f 8 to f 9 5 to f 11 and so on Flash ready exposure lock e Yes e No Allows you to make an exposure before the flash is fully charged For use with integral flash unit or other TTL compatible flash units connected to the hot shoe Not valid for flash units connected by the PC connector Yes blocks the shutter until flash is ready No allows shutter release before flash is ready Magazine exposure lock e Yes No Allows you to release the camera without a film loaded in the magazine Yes blocks the shutter if there is no film in the magazine and also displays a message on the grip LCD No film No allows t
128. ttons can be assigned reassigned to None The user button has no function Standby Sets the camera in standby mode to save battery consumption Stop down Stops the lens down Flash Measure Initiates flash measure function Interval timer Initiates interval timer function Multi exposure Initiates multi exposure function Self timer Initiates self timer function Bracketing Initiates bracketing function AF Drive Activates the AF system in any focusing mode When the button is pressed the AF system sets the correct focusing point automatically This is a rapid accurate and handy way of using the AF system when the camera is set to Manual focus mode In this manner you take advantage of the accuracy and certainty of the autofocus system while retaining the control inherent in manual focusing mode Mirror up Controls the mirror up or down function same function as the M UP button B mode Sets the camera to B exposure mode T mode Sets the camera to T exposure mode Cycle LM mode Changes the light metering method in a loop manner Centre Weighted Average Spot 68 plus the following that are only available when a digital back is attached Histogram Recalls the last shown histogram Not supported by all digital backs Grey balance exp Initiates a grey balance exposure Not supported by all digital backs Delete last image Activate the delete function for the last image in a digital back
129. tween the opening and closing when measured at the half height position when expressed in diagram form see diagram The fact that it will take some time to open and close the shutter will have an influence on the effective shutter speed as the lens aperture closes to its setting The faster the shutter opens and closes the less this influence will be It is also follows that the influence will be greater on shorter shutter speeds With the lens at full aperture largest opening the amount of light at the film plane appears as illustrated by the blue curve in the diagram The effective shutter speed then becomes T1 If the lens is now closed down by one stop the amount of light appears as illustrated by the red dashed curve The effective shutter speed is now increased to T2 which is longer that T1 The result is that the exposure is not reduced by exactly one stop LEV however but slightly less At the shorter shutter speeds the exposure error can be as much as 0 5 0 8 EV The True exposure mode can compensate for this exposure error since the behaviour of the shutter is a known and predictable factor At shutter speeds of 1 150 second or shorter faster the camera will shorten the shutter speed to compensate as illustrated by the green dashed curve At the fastest shutter speeds however it is not possible to adjust the shutter speed and so the aperture is adjusted instead Although it is probably an infrequently used combination p
130. utton on SEL C This is a triple function button Press this button to go directly to the autofocus manual focus choice screen from the main screen See separate section for full details It also acts as the ON and SEL select buttons for many other settings DRIVE button SAVE ENTER D This is a triple function button It will access the drive settings screen on the LCD from the working screen See separate section for full details It also acts as the SAVE and ENTER buttons for many other settings Front control wheel E The front and rear control wheels are turned to make changes in exposure settings in the main screen as well as to access the various loop sections of the menu for settings The effect of the wheels direction is programmable MENU button F Accesses the first level of the menu for settings changes Illumination button G Press to illuminate the LCD Remains active until camera enters standby mode ON OFF PROFILES ESC button H Press the button for a half second to activate the camera The H2 start up logo will ap pear and then the main screen After a few seconds customizable the camera will enter Standby mode A press of the button will turn the camera off completely whereas a quick click on the button will access the Profiles section of the menu from the main screen Note the difference in results between a long press and a quick click of the this button Rear control wheel l
131. vant settings will be instantly and correctly implemented to match the situation There are four profiles Standard Full auto Studio and Fill flash Al except Standard can be changed and renamed The pre set profiles feature the following Standard normal flash autofocus single single drive autoexposure aperture priority average metering user button None Full auto normal flash autofocus single single drive programmed ex posure centre weighted metering user button None Studio normal flash manual focus single drive manual exposure spot metering user button AF drive Fill flash normal flash 1 7EV autofocus single single drive autoex posure average metering All user profiles can be restored to default values again simply by remov ing the battery and holding down the MENU and DRIVE buttons togeth er and while keeping them depressed replace the battery There will be an audible signal that denotes the restoration Making a profile 1 Activate the camera and go through the various settings for example autofocus aperture priority fill flash exposure com pensation etc you require for the particular purpose and save them as you go 2 When all the required settings have been made click not press the PROFILES button ON OFF button on the grip and the profile screen will appear 3 Use either the front or rear control wheel to scroll through the list of profiles Choose a profile na

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