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  • Page 1 22 MPix 31 MPix 39 MPix User Manual Language version: English Manual version: 4 / 2007...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    C O N T E N T S Introduction Initial General Settings and Preparation Function Control & Display Set ting the menu language Storage and shooting modes Grip LCD Using compac t f lash memor y cards View f inder LCD Working with an ImageBank-II Tethered to a computer Camera Body...
  • Page 3 Cover shot: Jürgen Müller ©. Not all the images in this manual were taken with a Hasselblad H3D. They are used for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to represent the image quality produced by a Hasselblad H3D. ©...
  • Page 4 Hasselblad, the most prestigious medium-format camera manufacturer in the world. It presents a list of features coloured by superlatives. What was once considered op- tional is now integral, built around the three pillars of the Hasselblad reputation: Reliability, Versatility and Interchangeability.
  • Page 5 33%. The 3FR file defines the colors in the Hasselblad RBG color space with its out-of-the-box quality, and used in conjunction with...
  • Page 6 FlexColor workflow in the field or in the lab. The Hasselblad H3D is fully integrated with the Hasselblad Instant Approval Architecture, bringing automated FlexColor offers an image processing workflow with the highest de- image classification into your digital workflow from the split second gree of control for the studio photographer.

  • Page 7: Please Note

    ■ Never cover the ventilation openings on the digital back when it is active. ■ Your new Hasselblad camera may have been supplied in kit form or as separate items. There are a number of possible combinations depending on factors such as offers, bundles etc.

  • Page 8: Function Control & Display

    Function Control & Display � LCD display on camera � LED display on viewfinder � Upgradeable firmware � Rapidly accessible menu � Interactive display � Customizable functions All functions and settings on the H3D camera body are accessed and altered by the control buttons and wheels on and around the grip aided visually by the LCD user-interface.

  • Page 9: Grip Lcd

    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. Shutter release button MENU button Releases shutter.

  • Page 10: Grip Lcd

    Grip LCD Typical camera grip display. (The information in brackets describes this particular example only). Flash condition indication Focus setting Drive condition (Autofocus setting, single (No exposure compensation, (Single setting) normal flash synchronisation) shot mode) Shutter speed setting (1/400s) Aperture setting (f/5.6) ISO setting (50 ISO/ASA)
  • Page 11 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. ...

  • Page 12: View F Inder Lcd

    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 only). Exposure method indication Aperture setting Exposure compensation Metering method setting setting reminder symbol (‘aperture priority’...
  • Page 13 Menu charts – general The H3D features the advantage of multiple customization of Throughout this manual you will find charts to explain the steps and procedures required to alter the various settings. These settings. This means that your personal choice of settings, and charts are laid out to graphically illustrate in a simple manner thereby appearance of various combinations of symbols on the LCD at any time, will not necessarily be the same as many of the...
  • Page 14 Shutter release button This button has half-press and full-press positions. By pressing half-way (or softly) the camera, auto focus function and exposure meter can be activated. By pressing all the way down (or more firmly) the shutter will be released (or the chosen exposure procedure will begin, as relevant.
  • Page 15 Can be reassigned in Custom Settings to another function. Remote release cord port For attaching a remote release cord (electrical). The Hasselblad accessory jack plug socket is protected by a captive rubber plug. STOP DOWN button Press this button to make a visual check of the depth-of-field on the viewfinder screen at the chosen aperture.
  • Page 16 There are also two control buttons on the viewfinder, as well as the eyesight cor- rection adjustment wheel: Eyesight correction adjustment wheel The personal eyesight adjustment facility has a diopter range of -5 to +3.5, to suit most users. EV correction adjustment button Press this button to access the EV compensation screen.

  • Page 17: Camera Body

    Do not touch or at- tempt to clean the mirror yourself—marks or dust particles will not affect results in any case. More noticeable problems, however, should be taken care of by a Hasselblad Authorized Service Center.

  • Page 18: Carr Ying Strap

    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 between the small protruding lugs.
  • Page 19 Do not immerse the battery grip in liquids. • Do not incinerate the battery grip. Please recycle or discard in an environmentally approved manner. • Do not use any other charger than the Hasselblad battery charger BC-H Li-ion 7.2 VDC (3053568).

  • Page 20: Bat Ter Y Charger

    Battery charger BC-H Li-ion 7.2 VDC: • Read the instructions before using the charger. • Use indoors only (protect against moisture). • Do not use charger for anything else than charging of Battery grip rechargeable 7.2 V (3043348). • Do not short-circuit the jack plug. •...

  • Page 21: View F Inder Screen

    If the screen becomes damp, do not use hot air to dry it. Use a soft cloth on the upper sur- face only. Seek advice from an Authorized Hasselblad Service Center if the screen becomes particularly soiled. Remember...

  • Page 22: View Finder

    Viewfinder � Multi-mode light metering � Full exposure information � 100% image � 90° viewing angle for eye-line composition � Full image for spectacle wearers � Integral dioptre adjustment � Integral flash unit The HVD 90X viewfinder provides a laterally corrected 100% image at eye-line level.
  • Page 23 The eye cups can be rapidly changed by a Hasselblad Authorized Service Center. Integral flash unit See section on ‘Flash’ for full details.

  • Page 24: Lenses

    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).

  • Page 25: At Taching A Lens

      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.

  • Page 26: Infrared Focus Set Tings

    Depth-of-field calculation 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.

  • Page 27: Cf Adapter

    Automatic focus setting Focus is correct when both arrowheads are visible together. Focus is incorrect if only one arrowhead is visible. If the focus cannot be established, then both 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.

  • Page 28: Unit

    General overview of sensor unit � 3 operating and storage modes � Direct shooting to 3FR � FlexColor worklow efficiency � Instant Approval Architecture H system cameras were designed with digital photography in mind right from the outset so the H3D is a natural development within the world famous H system.
  • Page 29 Each pixel in the sensor is filtered to create the three separate red, green and blue files. Software then processes these electronic files as a package into a Hasselblad 3FR file which in turn is processed in FlexColor to produce Hasselblad 3F files or various other formats such as DNG, TIFF, JPEG etc.

  • Page 30: The Control Panel

    K L M   Parts, components & control panel buttons The control panel with its bright OLED screen is the main graphical interface for image checking and sensor unit setting changes when not connected to a computer. However, the grip LCD is still the interface for focus and exposure settings. The buttons are used for browsing images and navigating the menu system.
  • Page 31 available image batches, media (e.g., compact-flash, ImageBank, Flash-card slot cover and value setting on the menu. Safety catch Zoom-out button / SELECTION (– button) Used when removing the sensor unit. Zoom-out button (to make the view smaller) for the preview image. You can continue to zoom out to view CCD and IR filter several small images at once and finally to view and select batches and media.
  • Page 32 Simple introductory overview of menu access, navigation and settings choice. The menu is structured in a manner similar to cell phones and similar electronic devices. Various branches within the tree system are accessed by pressing the navigation button until you reach the point where a choice has to be made. The OK (Approve) button or SELECTION (Zoom-in/Zoom- out) buttons are then used to confirm choice.

  • Page 33: White Balance

    By using the buttons on the control panel you Overview can navigate down through the various levels in the menu. It provides the source of informa- of menu tion about image files and also provides a way of making custom settings so the digital back structure suits your way of working.

  • Page 34: Preparation

    Initial General Settings and Preparation The initial general setting is language choice. This choice is retained but can be changed at any time. You can choose between: ENGLISH GERMAN FRENCH ITALIAN SPANISH JAPANESE CHINESE Before each photographic session, just as in analogue photography, an ISO setting should be made, though in the digital world it matches the job in hand and circumstances as opposed to the sensitivity of the film chosen.
  • Page 35 Professional 133x. Other cards will work but offer a reduced capture rate. 2. Semi-tethered / Imagebank-II mode This mode enables you to attach the camera to a portable Hasselblad ImageBank-II via a FireWire cable. The Imagebank features massive storage capacity and high-speed data transfer.

  • Page 36: Using Compac T F Lash Memor Y Cards

    There are two ways of selecting the current storage medium: • See “Selecting the Current Storage Medium” for details. • Use the zoom-out button to zoom all the way up to the top level, which shows all connected media, and then zoom in on the appropriate medium and batch.

  • Page 37: Working With An Imagebank-Ii

    Older digital backs in the ‘ixpress’ line used a different external disk and controller called simply the “ImageBank”. This older version is not compatible with the H3D. Only use the Hasselblad ImageBank-II with an H3D. To use an ImageBank-II with the H3D, simply assemble it as described in its manual and connect the two with a standard FireWire 800 (IEEE 1394b) cable.

  • Page 38: Tethered To A Computer

    16-bit 3F file in the currently selected folder of the computer hard disk. 3FR is a proprietary Hasselblad format for storing raw captures. It contains the complete raw image exactly as it was captured by the camera, plus technical details that enable FlexColor to process and display the image correctly, amongst other things.

  • Page 39: Batches

    Storage overview– working with media and batches General Whichever way you choose to store your images, they should be filed in batches for ef- ficient workflow. Organizing your work with batches Batches help you to organize your shots as you work. They function exactly as folders on a computer.
  • Page 40 Medium-type icon (Compact Flash) Medium name The MEDIA list. Number of green, yellow and red shots In this example a CF card and a currently stored on the medium FireWire disk are illustrated and there- fore connected. The blue frame around the CF card symbol tells you that captured images will be saved to the CF card and not the FireWire disk.

  • Page 41: Creating New Batches

    To select the current medium and view batches using the browse controls: 1. Press the zoom-out ( ) button repeatedly until you are all the way at the top zoom level. If you start with the single- image preview view, then you pass through the following views to get there: •...

  • Page 42: Green

      Using Instant Approval Architecture The Instant Approval Architecture system helps you to evaluate your images as quickly as you take them. It works by supplying immediate audio feedback, which tells you instantly whether each new picture is exposed correctly or likely to be over- or underex- posed.

  • Page 43: Browsing By Approval Status 4

     Note that some shots may trigger the warning even though they are exposed accord- ing to your intentions. You should consider these warnings only as a guideline. This feature can be turned off. 3. If no problem is detected, then the image is saved with green status. ...

  • Page 44: Deleting By Approval Status 4

    Browsing by approval status You can set the camera to browse by approval status, which means, for example, that you will see only green-status images as you browse a batch (or both green and yellow, or only red, etc.). The current filter setting is indicated on-screen, as illustrated. Filtered images are still there, but they will not be shown until you change the filter setting.

  • Page 45: Basic Image Browsing

    Overview of viewing, deleting and transferring images   Basic image browsing The large, full-colour OLED display enables you to inspect your shots while you are still on-location. The display offers full-screen previews, high-magnification zoom, two levels of thumbnails and analysis tools including a full histogram and camera settings. When you first turn on the camera, the display opens in standard browse mode, showing the last image taken (if any) for the current medium and batch.

  • Page 46: Zooming In For More Detail

    Zooming in for more detail The preview display has a much lower resolution than your images. You can therefore zoom very far into the images to inspect small details. To do this: 1. Browse to the image you wish to zoom into with the navigation button. 2.

  • Page 47: Preview Modes

    You can cycle through all the available preview modes by pressing the View-Mode  button.   Preview Modes Choosing the Preview mode You can use the view-mode button to cycle through the available preview modes. The preview screen works in several different modes: •...
  • Page 48 ISO setting The standard preview display is the one shown when you first turn on the camera White balance and is probably the view you will use most Current storage medium often. It features a preview of your most re- cent shot and basic information about the settings and the image itself.

  • Page 49: Bat Ter Y Saver Mode

    Battery-saver mode In this mode, the sensor unit is fully responsive, so you can take pictures but the screen is not lit up, thereby saving battery power. You can enter the menu system while shooting in this mode (which activates the screen until you exit the menu system again) but the approval, zoom and navigator buttons have no effect.

  • Page 50: Deleting Images

      Deleting images − general  The H3D enables you to delete images using any of the following techniques: Delete shortcut !  • Delete the currently selected image only. • Delete all images from the current batch • Delete all images from the current medium •...
  • Page 51   Don’t forget the menu shortcuts! To help you work faster, the digital back provides shortcuts to some of the most commonly used menu commands that do not otherwise have a dedicated button on the front panel. These are accessible by pressing and holding one of the front-panel buttons for a second or so. These are mentioned where ap- propriate elsewhere in this manual, but we summarize them here for your convenience.

  • Page 52: Menu — Iso, White Balance Media, Browse

    Menu: •    •  White Balance •  Media •  Browse   Menu system overview The main menu contains those settings that you will need to access most often as you work on an assignment. It also provides sub-menus that give you access to all other settings, most of which you will need less often.
  • Page 53 Menu structure Items on the main menu...

  • Page 54: Language

    As a practical example, a MAIN MENU > SETTINGS > USER INTERFACE > Language item instruction would involve the fol- lowing procedure: 1. Press the menu (MENU) button to open the menu. 2. Use  and  to select the SETTINGS sub-menu. 3.

  • Page 55: White Balance

    White balance / Grey Balance There are several ways to make a white/grey balance adjustment. When untethered on location you might prefer to make a quick preset adjustment setting at the same time that you check the ISO and Media settings. Tethered in the studio you might prefer to take the first shot of a grey scale and make the adjustment in FlexColor for that session.

  • Page 56: Media

    To make a rapid User Button white balance setting: (Please note: this function works with a CF card or an ImageBank- II only) 1. Assign the User Button (or AE-L, STOP DOWN or M.UP button) to activate Grey balance exp. (see later section –...

  • Page 57: Browse

    Browse The browse filter complements the instant-approval system by enabling you to browse through images according to their approval status. You have the following choices: All: browses all of the images in the current batch, regardless •  of their approval status. This is the default. •...

  • Page 58: Menu —Storage

    Menu: Storage This section describes file stor- age, file transference, storage or- ganization, file classification and related subjects. Navigating the STORAGE settings...

  • Page 59: Delete

      MAIN MENU > STORAGE  The Storage menu provides entries for working with storage me- dia. Here, you can format media, copy images from the camera to a computer and create new batches on available media. You can also set the initial approval status (green or yellow) assigned to new pictures.
  • Page 60 Menus for deleting several images from a batch. Deleting several images from a batch To delete several images from a selected batch: 1. Starting at the single-image preview display, Select MAIN MENU > STORAGE > Delete. (See also Navigating the Menu System for details about how to find this setting.) 2.
  • Page 61 5. You now return to the main menu. Either move on to another setting by using the navigator button or 6. Press the menu (EXIT) button to exit the menu system. Deleting several images from a selected medium  To delete several images at once: 1.
  • Page 62 Menus for deleting several images from all batches from a selected storage medium. 5. You must now select the approval status that you wish to delete. All images from the selected medium that are also of the status that you select here will be deleted by the opera- tion.

  • Page 63: Format

    FORMAT The camera is only able to read and write to media that have been formatted. However, new cards or disks sometimes arrive without any format-  ting, or you might want to convert media that are currently using a format that the camera cannot read. ...
  • Page 64 BATCH Batches help you to organize your work. They are very similar to folders on a computer hard disk. Use the Batch command of the STORAGE menu each time you want to create a new batch.  For more information about batches, please see Working with Media and Batches .
  • Page 65 DEFAULT APPR. LEVEL The Instant Approval Architecture system helps you to evalu- ate and mark each image based on how well it has come out. By default, the system assigns an initial approval status for each new  shot based on an analysis of the distribution of exposure levels. In the factory configuration, the status of each new shot is assigned as follows: •...

  • Page 66: Menu —Settings

    Menu: Settings There are a number of settings group ed under the general ‘Settings’ heading which are: • User Interface • Camera • About • Default Navigating the USER INTERFACE settings...

  • Page 67: User Inter Face

      MAIN MENU > SETTINGS > User Interface By altering the User Interface settings, you can control the way the digital back interacts to suit you and your preferred way of working. It also includes date and time settings. USER INTERFACE menu items The user interface menu includes both items and sub-menus. The following items avail- able here are: •...
  • Page 68 Capture Sequence dialog. The back can be triggered either via the START (MENU/EXIT) button or from FlexColor (see later section for full descrip- tion of Capture Sequence settings procedure). •  Flash sync For use with view cameras and a Hasselblad adapter.
  • Page 69 X sync Flash sync input cable View camera adapter for Hasselblad H sensor unit cameras Any view camera with (not available Hasselblad H adapter from Hasselblad) Rollei electronic Horseman ISS elec- tronic shutter with lens shutter with lens control control...
  • Page 70 Setting CAMERA model and options Proceed as follows: 1. Press the menu (MENU) button to open the menu. 2. Use  and  to select the SETTINGS sub-menu. 3. Press  to open the SETTINGS menu. 4. Use  and  to select CAMERA. 5.
  • Page 71 Setting EXPOSURE TIME and CAPTURE SEQUENCE Proceed as follows: 1. Press the menu (MENU) button to open the menu. 2. Use  and  to select the SETTINGS sub-menu. 3. Press  to open the SETTINGS menu. 4. Use  and  to select CAMERA. 5.
  • Page 72 11. Press either the button to make an INITIAL DELAY setting.   This setting controls the amount of time that elapses  before the first exposure in the sequence. 12. Press  to select DELAY. 13. Press either to make a DELAY setting.   This setting controls the amount of time between each  exposure in the sequence. 14. Press  to select COUNT. to make a COUNT setting. 15.

  • Page 73: About

    (“firmware”) of the digital back. These updates may fix small er- rors and/or add new features. You will probably receive additional assistance from Hasselblad technical support if and when a new update is available. In this case, it may be important to know the serial number and current firmware vision of your digital back.
  • Page 74 Don’t forget the  To set the browse filter Press and hold until your preferred filter menu shortcuts! is indicated. See also ‘Using Instant Approval To help you work faster, the digital Architecture’. back provides shortcuts to some of the most commonly used menu commands that do not otherwise have a dedicated button on the To delete images...

  • Page 75: Light Metering Exposure Control

    Light Metering & Exposure Control �  Three metering methods �  Five exposure methods �  Extremely accurate light metering The light metering system of the HVD90X is capable of selec- tive sensitivity producing three reflective metering methods: Average, CentreSpot and Spot. All methods are measured in increments of 1/12 EV. Information transfer is rapid and au- tomatic ensuring consistently correct exposure settings even in difficult and changeable lighting situations.

  • Page 76: Metering Method

    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.

  • Page 77: E Xposure Method

    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.
  • Page 78 A ‘+ 0.7’ 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’ setting. 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.

  • Page 79: Ae-L But Ton

    AE- L button 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 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).

  • Page 80: E Xposure Compensation

    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 AE-L button while choosing the new zone value and turning the front control wheel until zone 6 appears.

  • Page 81: General Functions

    General Functions � Manual and autofocus modes � Two drive modes � Quick adjust wheel � 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.

  • Page 82: Manual Focus

      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.

  • Page 83: Manual Focus Mode

    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.

  • Page 84: Continuous

    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.

  • Page 85: Drive

      Drive  There are two drive modes, Single and Continuous, accessed by press- ing the DRIVE button on the grip. Single In Single mode, an exposure is made when the shutter release but- ton is pressed 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.

  • Page 86: Prof Iles

      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.

  • Page 87: Changing A Prof Ile Name

    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 settings with the new name.

  • Page 88: Advanced Features

    Advanced Features � Programmable self timer � Programmable bracketing � Programmable interval setting � Over 30 custom options � Data and text imprinting with film magazine This section describes the features that might not need to be used on every occasion but can be exploited wisely to obtain the opti- mum from the system.

  • Page 89: General Over View Of Camera Menu

    General overview of camera menu Accessible only when the sensor unit is attached. Accessible only when a lm magazine is attached. Text options Bracketing options Bracketing options Self timer options Self timer options Interval options Settings options Info Info options With lm magazine only ! With lm magazine only ! Digital...

  • Page 90: Self Timer

    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 H3D a powerful and sophisticated tool to satisfy a variety of professional demands. There are four main functions: 1.
  • Page 91   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  ...

  • Page 92: Bracketing

    Bracketing 2 frames options available 3 frames 5 frames options available 1/3 EV options available 1/2 EV 1 EV   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.
  • Page 93   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:  ...

  • Page 94: Inter Val

    Interval options available 2 frames − 255 frames options available 1 second − 1 hour   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.

  • Page 95: Set Tings

    Settings / Custom Options options available CUSTOM OPTIONS   4  Settings From the Settings screen you can access three main sub-settings: Custom options, Image Info and System status by turning the front control wheel. From each of these three sub-settings you can access fur- ther screens.

  • Page 96: Histogram (Displays Last Histogram) • Grey Balance Exposure • Cycle Lm Mode

    User button function Please Note • None • Standby (enters standby) • Stop The H3D can accept a film magazine and to cater for that it offers two Down• Flash Measure • Interval timer • extra Custom Options for film magazine use only. Consequently the Self Timer •...
  • Page 97 Spot Mode. Normal makes the camera behave in the  same fashion as when set to Average or  Magazine exposure lock (Magazine only)10 Centre Weighted. • Yes • Zone makes the camera behave in the  Allows you to release the camera without same fashion as the Hasselblad 205FCC.  That is, the central spot is placed over a  a film loaded in the magazine. particular area of the subject and the AE-L  Yes blocks the shutter if there is no film in  button is pressed. The exposure is then cal- the magazine and also displays a message  culated assuming that the metered area is  on the grip LCD: No film. 18% grey or Zone 5 and is indicated on the  No allows the shutter to be released with ...
  • Page 98 Focus aid in MF 14/15 Control lock 17/18 • All controls • Wheels • Off • Half press • Always • Off Sets the amount of locking used when the Sets how the focus aid arrowhead LED Control Lock button is pressed. symbols appear in the viewfinder display in manual focus mode.
  • Page 99 AE lock / Quick adjust 21/23 Low flash warning 26/28 • Exp reset • Saved • • Off Allows either the AE-Lock or Quick ad- Controls the display of the ‘Low flash’ just mode to remain active after an expo- warning message and triangle.

  • Page 100: Image Info

    Image Info / Imprint type Applicable only when film magazine attached.   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.

  • Page 101: Text

    ‘Image Info’ only applicable when film magazine attached   4.2.2  Text In Image info you can compose your own combination of letters, words, symbols, etc to be included in the metadata. The same procedure is also used to change a Profile name.  ...
  • Page 102 So, to write and store the characters, proceed as follows: 1) You can firstly clear an unwanted line of text by highlighting the X symbol in the box and repeatedly pressing the Sel.(AF) button. 2) Find the character you want by scrolling with the rear control wheel until it appears on the screen. (The ‘space’ character is Sel.

  • Page 103: Date & Time

    Date & Time Applicable only with film magazine attached Alert message when sensor unit is attached   4.3 Date & Time (film magazines only!) Adjust date and time settings by the following procedure: 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.

  • Page 104: System Status

    System status   4.4 System status Check component usage and general servicing information 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.

  • Page 105: Digital

    Digital options available ISO 50, 100, 200 or 400 Daylight, Cloudy, options available Shade, Flash, Fluorescent, Tungsten and Manual.   5  Digital From the Digital screen you can choose between various white balance and ISO settings. These camera settings will override any such settings made on the sensor unit and will show up on the OLED as new sensor unit settings.

  • Page 106: Customizable But Ton Func Tion List

      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 buttons can be assigned or reassigned to the following functions: None Mirror up...

  • Page 107: Flash

    Flash �  Sync at all shutter speeds to 1/800s �  Integral fill-flash �  SCA 3002 compatible �  Flash measure capability �  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...
  • Page 108 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.
  • Page 109 To access the controls: 1) Activate the camera and press the FLASH button once. 2) Turn the front control wheel to set the amount of compensa- tion required: FLASH • from +3EV through -3EV • press Clr (AF button) to clear the setting quickly if required. 3) Turn the rear control wheel to set: •...

  • Page 110: Flash Measure

    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’ symbol plus a warning message - ‘Low flash’. The grip LCD will also display a warning message - ‘Low flash’.

  • Page 111: Optional Accessories

    UV-sky 67 same outstanding optical and mechanical mm (3053470), UV-sky 77 mm (3053474) quality as all the lenses in the Hasselblad and UV-sky 95 mm (3053478). H system. The optical design consists of 6 elements in 4 groups.
  • Page 112 Flash adapter SCA 3902 Support strap H (3053393) (3053623) For connecting flashes compatible with Improves comfort and security with the SCA 3002 system to the Hasselblad hand-held photography. H3D. Camera strap H (3053616) HVM waist level viewfinder Extra wide camera strap with anti-slip backing.
  • Page 113 HC lens range HCD 4/28 mm HC 3.5/35 mm HC 2.2/100 mm HC 4/210 mm HC 3.5/50 mm HC Macro 4/120 mm HC 4.5/300 mm HC 2.8/80 mm HC 3.2/150 mm V system C type lenses with optional HC 3.5-4.5/50-110 mm HC 1.7X converter CF lens adapter...
  • Page 114 (included) Large format cameras Any shutter with X sync Flash sync Flash sync input cable input cable View camera adapter for Hasselblad H cameras Any view camera (not available from with Hasselblad H Hasselblad) adapter Horseman ISS electronic Rollei electronic...

  • Page 115: Film Magazine

    HM 16-32 Film Magazine (Optional accessory) � Automatic 120/220 compatibility � Automatic wind on / wind off � Automatic film advance � LCD information panel � Integral darkslide � 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.

  • Page 116: Par Ts & Components

    F G H Parts and components A. LCD panel G. Darkslide key B. LCD illumination button H. Darkslide indicator C. Change up button I. 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 The various functions are accessed by repeatedly pressing the function selector button (loop menu) and changes made by the ‘change-up’...

  • Page 117: Func Tion Selec Tor

    Function selector 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 a time-out of five seconds of non-activity, the display returns to the main screen.

  • Page 118: Battery

    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 require- ments from the camera batteries. The magazine battery will normally be effective for 1-2 years depending on use (off camera illumination, for example).

  • Page 119: Magazine Set Tings

    Magazine settings Press the function selector ( button ) repeatedly to succes- sively 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 Film speed setting / Barcode The film speed (ISO / ASA) can be set automatically or manually. Automatic setting uses a Barcode (only some films have this feature, notably Fujifilm).
  • Page 120 Data imprint setting Data imprinting can be activated or deactivated through the magazine menu. To access data setting: 1) Ensure the magazine settings lock is in the unlocked position. 2) Press the button until the Data symbol appears. Manual film speed setting. 220 film length setting.

  • Page 121: Film Loading

    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°.
  • Page 122 Film wind on and off 6, 7 Wind on: See ‘Film wind-on’ under Custom Options for a set- ting choice. 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 (fig.

  • Page 123: Appendix

    Appendix � Glossary of Terms � P and Pv explanatory charts � Technical specifications � Equipment Care, Service & Guarantee This section provides an insight into the more technical aspects as well as some important reference information.

  • Page 124: Glossar Y

      Glossary of Terms Half-press / Full press – Shutter release button The shutter release button can be depressed in two different ways. For the sake of clarity, here are short and simple explanations of several This distinction is referred to in the text as half-press and full-press terms, items and features mentioned in the manual that may be unfamil- positions.
  • Page 125 Ansel Adams - the classic landscape pho- restrict depth-of-field and a fairly fast shutter speed to freeze any tographer and Hasselblad user - and now exists in various forms movement. You are concerned about the couple blinking during the for both black &...
  • Page 126   True exposure  Shutter position T 3 = T 1 Open Exposure at max aperture (e.g. f/2,8) Exposure at aperture f/4 Exposure at aperture f/4 adjusted with true exposure Closed Time True exposure The effective shutter speed for a central lens shutter is defined as the length of time between the opening and closing when measured at the half height position when expressed in diagram form (see diagram).
  • Page 127   Automatic exposure — P & Pv Mode P Mode Pv Mode 50-110 @ 50 50-110 @ 50 50-110 @ 110 50-110 @ 110 1000 1000 Shutter speed Shutter speed Shutterspeed Shutterspeed P-mode Pv-mode   Light metering method sensitivity distribution with a HVD 90X Centre Weighted (23 x 20 mm) ≈ 25% CentreSpot (23 x 20 mm) ≈...

  • Page 128: Technical Specif Ications

    Lenses Hasselblad HC lenses with built-in electronically controlled shutter and aperture. Automatic or manual focusing with instant manual focus override. All HC lenses meet the exacting requirements of digital photo- graphy. Lens shades can be mounted in reverse for transport. V- system lenses can be used with a CF adapter.
  • Page 129 Yes – OLED 2.2 inch, 24 bit color Histogram /Acoustic feedback IR filter Mounted on CCD sensor File format Lossless compressed Hasselblad 3F RAW Software FlexColor (supplied, for Mac and PC) Platform support Mac: OSX, PC: NT, 2000, XP Host connection type...

  • Page 130: Standby Timeout

        Default Settings (“Standard” profile)   Exp.mode A (Aperture priority) LM mode Centre weighted Exp. adjust Focus mode AF-S Drive mode Flash sync Normal (beginning of exp.) Flash adjust Self timer delay 10 sec Sequence Mirror up / Delay Mirror mode Mirror goes down Bracketing Frames Sequence Normal - over - under...
  • Page 131 Never attempt to remove the glass filter from the front of the CCD—you will probably ruin the CCD if you do so. If dust manages to get between the IR filter and CCD, it can only be removed at the Hasselblad factory. Contact your Hasselblad dealer for assist- ance.

  • Page 132: Cleaning The Housings

    2. Fold the tissue several times to match the width of the IR filter—you might use two or three tissues at a time if necessary (to give you a better grip). Be sure to fold the paper so that the coated glossy side faces outwards—do not use the other side, as it can do more harm than good! 3.
  • Page 133 CCD. If dust manages to get between the CCD and IR filter, please contact your Hasselblad dealer for assistance. EQUIPMENT CARE A Hasselblad camera is designed to withstand the rigours of professional use in most Disposal environments. To avoid the possibility of damage however, it should be protected...
  • Page 134 Victor Hasselblad AB & Hasselblad A/S. Not all the images in this manual were taken with a Hasselblad H3D. They are used for illustrative purposes only and are not in- tended to represent the image quality produced by a Hasselblad H3D.
  • Page 135 Victor Hasselblad AB Hasselblad A/S Box 220, Hejrevej 30, SE - 401 23 Göteborg, DK - 2400 Copenhagen, Sweden Denmark...

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