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  • Page 1 User Guide Version 160421 v1.1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    General Technical Specifications H6D-50c Technical Specifications H6D-100c Technical Specifications Safety Warnings Cautions Disposal Overview The H6D Interaction Displays Main Camera Parts Parts, Components, Buttons and Controls Grip Buttons and Controls Camera Body Buttons and Controls Sensor Unit Viewfinder Lenses Display Information 3.10 Sensor Unit Display and Controls 3.11...
  • Page 3 Description of the Sensor Unit Menu Items Overview of Menus and Settings on Sensor Unit Touch Screen Navigation Sensor Unit Display Navigation Control Screen Control Screen Description Add And Remove Favourite Functions to Control Screen Camera Settings Menu Camera Exposure Settings www.hasselblad.com...
  • Page 4 Autofocus Autofocus Check in Manual Mode Single Shot Focus Continuous Focus Camera True Focus True Focus and Absolute Position Lock True Focus and Camera Handling Focus Checking Camera True Focus Methods Activated By Shutter Release - True Focus Retained www.hasselblad.com...
  • Page 5 Grip Display Navigation Buttons and Controls on Grip Display To Adjust Shutter and Aperture on Grip Grip Display Navigation 5.26 Viewfinder Display Navigation Typical Viewfinder Display Viewfinder Display Navigation Overview Viewfinder Display Examples 5.27 Remove / Attach Viewfinder Remove the Viewfinder www.hasselblad.com...
  • Page 6 Histogram Mode - Exposure Browsing Zoom in and out 5.29 Phocus Features in Phocus Phocus Mobile Phocus and Hasselblad Capture Files 5.30 Lenses and Focus Modes Remove the Lens Attach the Lens Remove the Lens Cap Attach the Lens Cap...
  • Page 7 HVD 90x / HV 90x & 90x-II viewfinders Angle finder H DC power grip HM 16-32 Film Magazine Troubleshooting Error Messages Change Language on Sensor Unit from Unknown Language Clean the Lens Glass Remove Dust Remove Smear Clean the Sensor Unit Filter www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION...

  • Page 9: System Requirements

    It is recommended that the computer has a USB 3 connector, which will allow you to load images more quickly from the camera. A USB CFast card and SD card reader can also be used for image transfer from the CFast and SD cards. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 10: General Technical Specifications

    All H System lenses and accessories except film magazines. V system C type lenses with optional CF lens adapter. Accessory connection Provided with two M5 threads and an electrical connector for accessories. A large number of the H6D’s functions can be customized by the user to suit specific styles or situations through the built-in menu Customization system.

  • Page 11: H6D-50C

    2105g (Complete camera w/ HC80 lens, Li-Ion battery and card) Camera type Large sensor medium format DSLR Lenses Hasselblad H system lens line with integral central lens shutter Shutter speed range 60 minutes to 1/2000 sec (depending on lens type used) Flash sync speed Flash can be used at all shutter speeds HVD 90x: 90°...

  • Page 12: H6D-100C

    Stills: RAW 3FR capture 120MB on average. TIFF 8 bit: 289MB; Video: HD (1920 x 1080p), UHD (3840 x 2160p) Stills: Hasselblad 3FR File format Video: H.264 Compressed (30 fps) (HD only), Hasselblad RAW (HD & UHD) Shooting mode Single shot stills, Video Colour definition 16 bit;...
  • Page 13 USER GUIDE Introduction www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 14: Safety

    SAFETY...

  • Page 15: Warnings

    CMOS sensor protective filter. The CMOS sensor protective and dust. This will help prevent damage to the equipment. filter is very sensitive. This will help prevent damage to the equipment. Caution! Seal all equipment in a plastic bag or similar if you enter damp www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 16: Disposal

    Caution! Do not try to remove the glass IR filter from the front of the CMOS (due to dust or similar). This can cause damage to the equipment. Always contact your local Hasselblad Authorized Service Center. Caution! If you use canned compressed air to clean the glass of IR filter, read the instructions very carefully before use.

  • Page 17: Overview

    OVERVIEW...

  • Page 18: The H6D Interaction Displays

    USER GUIDE Overview THE H6D INTERACTION DISPLAYS GRIP DISPLAY Front Scroll Wheel VIEWFINDER DISPLAY Rear Scroll Wheel SENSOR UNIT DISPLAY Sensor Unit Display Viewfinder Display This display is touch sensitive and you can use it in the same way you navigate on a smart phone. Swipe, select, pinch and spread to zoom for example.

  • Page 19: Main Camera Parts

    USER GUIDE Overview MAIN CAMERA PARTS VIEWFINDER GRIP WITH BATTERY SENSOR UNIT CAMERA BODY LENS LENS HOOD www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 20: Parts, Components, Buttons And Controls

    4 Stop Down button 5 Battery grip 1 True Focus button 2 Card Format button 3 AE-L button 4 Camera strap holder 5 Grip lever release button 6 Battery grip locking lever 1 Speaker 2 Product number 3 Sensor unit www.hasselblad.com...
  • Page 21 6 Accessory port cover 7 Camera strap lug 8 Sensor unit release button 1 Exposure mode / metering mode button 2 Exposure compensation button 3 Eyesight adjustment wheel 4 CFast and SD card slot cover 5 Camera strap lug www.hasselblad.com...
  • Page 22 3 Image rating button - rate image 1-5 stars or green/yellow/red. Also works as soft button. 4 Soft button - function depends on screen information 5 Browse button - starts display and shows the last image. The user can review images, browse and zoom www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 23: Grip Buttons And Controls

    Remains active until the camera enters Display Off mode. 8 ON / OFF (Profiles) button Press the button for 1 second to activate the camera. The H6D start-up logo will appear and then the main screen. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 24: Camera Body Buttons And Controls

    Note! Customizable buttons True Focus, AE-L, M.UP and Stop Down, are very useful and can save you a great deal of time and effort. See separate sections for full details. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 25: Sensor Unit

    14 Flash sync output Connector for 3.5 mm Flash Sync output plug. 15 External power in Connector for External Power in plug. 16 HDMI Connector for Mini HDMI plug. 17 USB 3 Tethering plug Connector behind protective door for USB 3 plug. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 26: Viewfinder

    7 Integral flash unit release button Slide the button towards the rear of the camera to raise the integrated flash. Activation is automatic. 8 Viewfinder release button Press towards the front of the camera and lift the viewfinder upwards. Mount protection lid. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 27: Lenses

    5 Lens index You can also download technical data sheets from the Hasselblad website, www.hasselblad.com, or you can download a combined version. You can also download a lens booklet that contains a round up of the available lenses and some general information.

  • Page 28: Display Information

    White Balance Exposure comp. information to show: Flash indication Histogram Focus Date Metering method, Aperture setting, Shutter Drive Time speed, Flash indication, Focus, Drive, EV, Battery Lens focal length status, Exposure method, Capture counter, ISO, Spirit level White balance. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 29: Sensor Unit Display And Controls

    Control Screen. Select any of the settings to change the value. Aperture setting, shutter speed, focus setting, drive, EV, battery status, exposure method, capture counter, ISO and white balance can simultaneously be displayed and changed on the sensor unit on the Control Screen. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 30: Grip Display

    Note! Scroll wheel description and direction Arrowheads symbolize which scroll wheel should be used to change setting. left and right arrow = front scroll wheel up and down arrow = rear scroll wheel www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 31: Viewfinder Display

    (f/3.2) setting reminder symbol (Spot) Warning triangle LED Exposure compensation Shutter speed setting 95 frames remaining Focus Assist LED setting (+1.3 EV) (1/20 seconds) Note! The LED’s will only be visible when activated by the camera or a setting. www.hasselblad.com...
  • Page 32 AF mode (AF-S) Pv = Program (variable) Center Weighted Center Spot Spot Exposure and metering mode examples M = Manual A = Aperture priority S = Shutter priority P = Program Pv = Program (variable) Center Weighted Center Spot Spot www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 33: Re-Assignable Grip Buttons Function Options

    Sets T mode shutter setting. Shutter stays open after first press Provides alternative to shutter release button. of shutter release button (toggle function to close again). Flash Measure Activates manual flash measure function. Interval timer Activates interval function start screen. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 34: Short Cuts

    16 Mirror Up button – Camera activation. Re-activates camera from Display Off mode. 14 AE-L button – Zoom-out button. Automatically acts as zoom- in button when in Browse mode. 17 Stop Down button – Re-activates camera from Display Off mode. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 35: Phocus Overview

    Phocus is the Capture Processing and File Management and TIFF images. This provides a solution for working with application aimed primarily at Hasselblad 3F file handling. clients in the studio, enabling each person to view images on Phocus is available for both Mac and Windows.

  • Page 36: Camera Configuration In Phocus

    So, when Transfer Profile Set to Camera option then click on OK to renting an H6D for example, you only have to upload the saved complete the action. This causes the new profile to appear...

  • Page 37: Battery And Battery Grip

    Rechargeable battery grip The environmentally approved Battery grip Li-ion (3043357) is the standard power source for the H6D camera. The H6D requires a power supply for all actions as there is no mechanical reserve facility. It is therefore advisable to keep a reserve rechargeable battery grip at hand.

  • Page 38: Battery Charger

    Steady Green light: Standby (no battery connected) Steady Yellow light: Charging Steady Green light: Ready! NOTE! It can take about 6 hours to charge the battery completely up to 100% the first time. See next page for more details and precautions. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 39: Rechargeable Battery Grip Specification

    If you do not intend to use the battery for a while, it is best to store it at room temperature with an approximate 30 to 40% charge. You can check the percentage level on the status screen. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 40: Battery Life And Battery Warning

    To prevent this, the sensor unit displays a warning icon when the temperature rises. At ca. 60° C a warning dialogue appears notifying that the sensor unit is temporarily shutting down to allow the unit to cool. Exhausted battery warning www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 41: Power Modes

    Overview 3.20 POWER MODES MAIN MENU > GENERAL SETTINGS > POWER & TIMEOUT The H6D Camera can be set to automatically turn off the Sensor Unit Display after a set amount of seconds to save battery for example. It can also be set to Power Off after 5, 10 or 30 minutes.

  • Page 42: Automatic Settings

    MAIN MENU > GENERAL SETTINGS > POWER AND TIMEOUTS > DISPLAY OFF In this mode the camera is completely without power and has to be started by pressing the ON button again - simple reactivation is not sufficient. The time intervals are 5, 10, 30 minutes and Never. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 43: Remove And Attach The Viewfinder

    Failure to do so could cause an intermittent malfunction if the data bus interface connections between the viewfinder and camera body are not positively secured. Note! Do not lift or hold the camera by the viewfinder alone. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 44: Eyepiece Adjustment

    3.24 RUBBER EYE CUP Two rubber eye cups are available for the H6D. 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 viewfinder and those who wish to wear eyeglasses.

  • Page 45: Accessory Connection

    Lift the front edge of the cover first (1). 3.26 PC FLASH CONNECTOR A PC connector for non TTL flash synchronisation (3) is located on the left side of the body. It is protected by a captive rubber plug. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 46: Protective Baseplate

    1 To remove the protective base plate, lift the securing catch while pushing the plate towards the lens (A). ATTACH THE PROTECTIVE BASEPLATE 1 To attach it again, slip it over the camera foot until it stops and the securing catch snaps into place (B). www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 47: Memory Cards

    The recommended type is UDMA/type 4 /60MBs (400x) or better. Please see the Appendix in this manual for a list of recommended cards. The H6D is shipped with an 16 GB SDXC SD card, which is capable of holding approximately 75 − 150 captures (according to model).

  • Page 48: To Insert A Memory Card

    Close the slot cover and slide it to the right to lock it. Insert SD card When the card slot cover door is opened, mount the SD card in the SD card slot (3). Close the slot cover and slide it forward to lock it. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 49: To Remove A Memory Card

    “ready” light is blinking! The “ready” light is displayed in the lower right corner on the Sensor Unit Display. All files on the card may become corrupted (and consequently lost) if you do so and new formatting may also be necessary. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 50: Formatting Memory Cards

    5 Navigate to Format CFast or Format SD. 6 Confirm by pressing OK (Display button). Note! Only UDMA/type 4/60MBs (or 400x) cards or better are recommended for H6D use. See full list in ‘Appendix’ in this manual. Note! Overflow All CFast and SD memory cards should be formatted in the sensor unit before using them the first time.

  • Page 51: Carrying Strap

    Slide back the safety collar to ensure the hook remains in the locked position between the small protruding lugs. The collar is purposely a tight fit to avoid unintentionally slipping back and therefore might need some effort to slide. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 52: Remove The Carrying Strap

    USER GUIDE Overview 3.30 REMOVE THE CARRYING STRAP 1 Withdraw the safety collar. 2 Remove the opened hook from the strap lug. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 53: Change Lens

    6 Attach a lens protection lid on the detached lens to prevent damage. 7 Store the lens with both lens protection lids on and the lens hood (F) inverted over the lens instead of in front of the lens. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 54: To Prepare

    TO PREPARE...

  • Page 55: Check The Delivery

    4 If any items are missing or damaged, write down the product number of that item. If not, proceed to step 6. Viewfinder 5 Contact your Hasselblad dealer or distributor and tell them Grip with battery the product number of the item missing or damaged.

  • Page 56: Reassign Grip Buttons

    Selects next light metering mode. of shutter release button. Press the shutter release button Expose again to close the shutter. Provides alternative to shutter release button. Flash Measure Activates manual flash measure function visible in grip display. Interval Activates interval function start screen. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 57: Connect To A Computer

    The back then sends the capture over the USB connection to the computer, where it is displayed on the computer screen and saved as a 16-bit 3F file in the currently selected folder on the computer hard disk. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 58: Camera Interval Settings

    Swipe right or press Menu / EXIT button to get back to Main Menu. Interval Settings Menu Active On / Off. Time Select time between exposures in minutes and seconds. Frames Select number of Frames. Initial Delay Select initial Delay. When Finished Settings for Action When Finished. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 59: Set Date And Time

    Main Menu. Date and Time Menu Settings Date Set Date by changing year, month and day using the pop up menus. Time Set Time by changing hour and minute using the pop up menus. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 60: Set Language

    4 Select Language. 5 Close the pop up Menu by a click outside the pop up. Note! If the sensor unit has been set to a language you don’t understand (a rented camera, for example), see Chapter Troubleshooting for solution. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 61: Set Brightness Of The Display

    Swipe right or press Menu / EXIT button to get back to Main Menu. Display Menu Settings Brightness Slide Left or Right to change Brightness. Show Preview Select On / Off. On displays a preview of the capture after every exposure. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 62: Insert A Memory Card (Cfast Or Sd)

    INSERT A MEMORY CARD (CFAST OR SD) There are two types of memory cards that can be used with the H6D camera. CFast card and SD card. Insert CFast card 1 Open the CFast and SD card slot cover on the sensor unit by pushing it to the left or towards the back of the camera.

  • Page 63: Remove A Memory Card (Cfast Or Sd)

    Do not remove a memory card from the sensor unit if the ‘ready’ light is blinking (placed in the lower right corner on the Sensor Unit Display), as this will corrupt the files on the card and result in data loss. The card will also need to be reformatted. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 64: Format A Cfast Card

    4 Navigate to Format CFast or SD card. 5 Confirm by pressing OK (Display button). Note! The H6D is capable of writing 78 MB/s to SD card and up to 400 MB/s to CFast cards. Note! All CFast and SD memory cards should be formatted in the sensor unit before using them the first time.

  • Page 65: Set Drive Mode

    Please note the speed is dependent on the time taken to save the capture according to equipment. Single drive Continuous drive www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 66: To Use

    TO USE...

  • Page 67: Navigating The Menus

    To Use NAVIGATING THE MENUS DESCRIPTION OF THE SENSOR UNIT MENU ITEMS The H6D Sensor Unit Screen is Touch Sensitive and you can swipe with one finger in different directions to move up, down, forward and backward through the user interface.

  • Page 68: Overview Of Menus And Settings On Sensor Unit

    The Menu Button (A) navigates back to Main Menu. them the Favourite Settings Short Cuts are displayed. You can add or delete these Short Cuts to access your most used functions directly from the Main Menu for better work flow. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 69: Touch Screen Navigation

    To Use TOUCH SCREEN NAVIGATION Swipe Right Swipe Left The Touch Screen on the H6D Sensor Unit is similar to a Phone or Tablet with touch sensitivity. The following gestures can be used to navigate and control the camera: Action...

  • Page 70: Sensor Unit Display Navigation

    Control Screen. Close the Control Screen Swipe up from the top of the display on the Sensor Unit Display or press the left soft button again under the display you can always display the Control Screen. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 71: Control Screen Description

    Shutter value will be automatic and A Mode displayed in grey. S Mode Control Screen For Shutter priority (S) you can change the Shutter value and the Aperture value will be automatic and S Mode displayed in grey. www.hasselblad.com...
  • Page 72 - Manual AF Focus AF Focus - AF-S Single Focus - AF-C Continuous Focus - AF-T True Focus - MF Manual Focus - Select ISO value. Aperture - Select Aperture value. This Chapter continues on the next page. Aperture www.hasselblad.com...
  • Page 73 - Adjust Exposure by sliding right (+) or left (-). Exposure Mode Manual Aperture Priority Exposure Adjust Shutter Priority Program - Pv Program Variable Metering Mode - Center Weighted - Spot Weighted - Center Spot Weighted Exposure Mode This Chapter continues on the next page. Metering Mode www.hasselblad.com...
  • Page 74 - Single Drive Mode - Continuous Drive Mode Remaining Captures - Displays the number of remaining Captures. Memory Card - S for SD Card Remaining - C for CFast Card Captures Memory Card S - SD Card. C - CFast Card. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 75: Add And Remove Favourite Functions To Control Screen

    ADD AND REMOVE FAVOURITE FUNCTIONS TO CONTROL SCREEN 1 Add a favourite function by selecting the + icon (1) on the Main Menu. 2 Remove a function from the Control Screen by a long press on the icon to be removed. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 76: Camera Settings Menu

    Camera Settings Menu Camera icon MAIN MENU > CAMERA SETTINGS Press the Camera icon on the Sensor unit display. The Camera Settings Menu will appear. Swipe right or press Menu / EXIT button to get back to Main Menu. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 77: Camera Exposure Settings

    Press the Camera icon on the Sensor unit display. The Camera Settings Menu will appear. Press the Exposure Settings Menu. Swipe right or press Menu / EXIT button to get back to Main Menu. Exposure Settings Increment Select the Increment setting. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 78: Iso And White Balance

    Please note that the changes are only displayed on the sensor unit when the settings have been saved. See more information about making manual white balance settings in the ‘Sensor Unit Settings’ section. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 79: Iso And White Balance On Grip

    White Balance setting. Note! ISO and White Balance settings are made either on the grip or the sensor unit. The settings are automatically updated on both. White Balance menu Cloudy mode selected. ISO menu ISO 400 selected. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 80: Exposure Settings Modes

    Note! method selection. Please see the Appendix for P and Pv mode charts that describe 3 Press the EXP button again or half press the exposure trigger the aperture and shutter speed setting combinations. button to leave the menu. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 81: Manual Exposure Mode

    (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). www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 82: Automatic Exposure Mode

    EV and the rear scroll wheel alters the amount of exposure compensation. The compensation appears as a +/- symbol on the grip display and viewfinder display. Note! Aperture and shutter speed settings can both be changed even while the busy light on sensor unit is flashing. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 83: Automatic Exposure - P And Pv Mode

    USER GUIDE To Use AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE - P AND PV MODE www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 84: Ae-L Button

    (Included are Lo and Hi to signify areas beyond the range of the new zone value and turning the front scroll wheel until zone 6 sensor). appears. All new placements will then be zone 6. Alternatively you can choose to re-classify an area as another www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 85: Fixed Exposure Compensation Setting

    5 Press Save (D - ISO Button) to retain the setting. 6 A ‘±’ symbol is then displayed between the aperture and shutter speed setting as confirmation of the setting. Viewfinder Display View Exposure compensation EV +1.3 Grip Display View Flash Exposure Camera Exposure www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 86: Light Meter Exposure Mode

    Typically used in the zone system and similar light measuring situations where maximum control is required. Also excellent for tonal comparison measurements. The spot mode can display ‘zones’ instead of EV's in the viewfinder display. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 87: True Exposure

    On allows the adjustment. Off retains the normal setting. Note! If using flash/strobe as the main light source and 1/800s or 1/1000 shutter speed (depending on lens type), remember to turn off the True Exposure option. www.hasselblad.com...
  • Page 88 1/500s, the effect becomes clearly visible. Automatic You can download a complete explanation of this situation from compensatory measures in speed setting adjustments are www.hasselblad.com. employed. As compensation can only be put into effect where speeds can be adjusted, this prevents the possibility of adjusting the fastest speed of 1/800s.

  • Page 89: White Balance Settings - Presets And Manual

    Control Screen View White Balance Daylight Cloudy mode selected. Shade Daylight Tungsten Flourescent Flash Manual (M WB) Grip Display View White Balance Manual mode selected. Grip Display View White Balance menu with Cloudy mode selected. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 90: White Balance Setting By Using A "Grey Card

    The most common work flow for using a Grey Card is to make a capture with the Grey Card present during the photo session. This capture will then be used in Phocus to neutralize all other captures in that same light. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 91: Exposure Adjust

    4 Close the Exposure Adjust pop up by clicking outside of it 5 Swipe Up to exit Control Screen and return to Main Menu. The following page explains how to adjust exposure on the Viewfinder + / - button. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 92: Exposure Compensation / Quick Adjust

    ‘minus’ or ‘plus’ prefix and as a marker above a ‘minus’ to ‘plus’ scale. Default settings provide 1/3 EV compensation and an immediate clearing of the setting after capture. Viewfinder Display View Exposure compensation EV +1.3 Grip Display View Flash Exposure Camera Exposure www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 93: Flash Settings

    Select Flash. Swipe right or press Menu / EXIT button to get back to Main Menu. Flash Low Flash warning Select On or Off. Sync Select Flash Sync Settings. - Normal. - Rear. This Chapter continues on next page. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 94: Flash And Strobe Settings

    FLASH AND STROBE SETTINGS Note! The H6D can be used together with most flash units in manual Do not attempt to connect a flash unit dedicated for use with mode. However, to make use of a TTL automatic function, it another camera brand via the hot shoe.

  • Page 95: Access To Flash Controls

    AE-L button in order to make a reading. 5 When set to Flash Measure, a specific screen requests you to press the AE-L button in order to make a reading. 1 Front Scroll Wheel 2 Rear Scroll Wheel www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 96: Integral Flash

    Do not use the integral flash together when another external TTL flash unit is connected (and used in TTL or A mode). Note! For full coverage with the integral flash, use 80mm or longer lenses (without a lens shade). www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 97: Separate Flash Unit Connection

    (2) on the left hand side of the camera body. Slave unit switches / transmitters can also be connected on unit the (see specific user manuals for details). Keep the plastic safety cover in place in the hot shoe (1) when not in use. 1 Hot Shoe 2 PC Connection Port www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 98: Flash Measure Of Separate Flash Unit

    Diff EV Low = more than 2 EV below. Diff EV High = more than 2 EV above. Note! The ‘Low Flash’ warning can be disabled in Main Menu on the Sensor Unit Display Settings. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 99: Exposure Lock

    Swipe right or press Menu / EXIT button to get back to Main Menu. Exposure Lock Flash Ready Select On or Off. Lens Select On or Off. If Lens is selected, it is not possible to expose without the Lens mounted. Out of Range Select On or Off. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 100: Ae-Lock / Quick Adjust

    Settings Menu will appear. Press the Exposure Settings Menu. Scroll down to AE-Lock / Quick Adjust. Swipe right or press Menu / EXIT button to get back to Main Menu. AE-Lock / Quick Adjust Reset after exposure Select On or Off. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 101: Mirror Settings

    Swipe right or press Menu / EXIT button to get back to Main Menu. Mirror Settings Extra Mirror Delay Select Extra Mirror Delay Settings. - None - 25 ms - 50 ms - 100 ms - 200 ms Always Return Mirror Select On or Off. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 102: Image Orientation

    Phocus. To avoid unintentional orientation changes when the camera is pointing straight up or down, the orientation setting can be locked. Optional Settings Auto. Lock at 0 degrees. Lock at 90 degrees. Lock at 180 degrees. Lock at 270 degrees. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 103: Camera Focus Settings

    - Half press. Half press makes them visible when the shutter release button is pressed half way. - Off. Off disables them completely. True Focus in AF-S Select True Focus in AF-S mode. - On or Off. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 104: Focusing Distance Calculation

    3 metres. At an aperture of f/22, the depth-of-field would therefore extend from just over 2 m to approximately 4.5 m. Note that depth of field is not an absolute. Perception of it depends on several factors and so it should be seen only as a rough guide. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 105: Infrared Focus Setting

    (coloured red) instead of to the central lens index. If the distance is calculated, a manual distance setting with use of the distance scales together with the infrared mark is made. Please contact your Hasselblad dealer for information about sensor units adapted solely for infrared photography. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 106: Focus Assist

    To expand your range of lenses, consider using a CF adapter crop function is employed and an HCD crop icon appears on to allow you to use most of the lenses from the Hasselblad the right hand side of the viewfinder display when an HCD lens V-system.

  • Page 107: Manual Focus

    Note! In manual focus, 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. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 108: Autofocus

    AUTOFOCUS CHECK IN MANUAL MODE See the following section for a description of how to use the advantages of a quick autofocus check while remaining in Manual mode. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 109: Single Shot Focus

    The lens focus continuously, 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 ensuring a split second shot with optimum focus. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 110: Camera True Focus

    Please remember that although True Focus can noticeably improve a demanding shoot it will only work effectively in the specific circumstances it was designed for. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 111: True Focus And Absolute Position Lock

    Position Lock (APL) processor, logs camera movement as the basis for an extremely rapid compensatory focus reset without any shutter lag. The H6D’s firmware then further perfects the focus using the precise data retrieval system found on all HC/ HCD lenses.

  • Page 112: True Focus And Camera Handling

    In browse mode or after a capture you can either double tap on the Sensor Unit Display to zoom in to 100% or spread two fingers apart to zoom in. To zoom out you can double tap again or pinch two fingers together. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 113: Camera True Focus Methods

    5 Wait for the True Focus icon to appear in the viewfinder and the audio confirmation signal. 6 Maintain the half-press (A) and recompose the picture. Press fully to make the capture. The True Focus icon disappears from the viewfinder. True Focus function is retained. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 114: Temporarily Activated - Autofocus Retained

    (camera does not refocus because it is temporarily in AF-T mode). The True Focus icon disappears from the viewfinder. Camera reverts to AF-S. 5 Note that camera reverts to AF-S if the focusing ring on the lens is moved. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 115: Activated By True Focus - Autofocus Deactivated

    3 Wait for the True Focus icon to appear in the viewfinder. Recompose the picture and press shutter release button (A). Note! The True Focus adjustment is applied to all following captures until True Focus button is pressed again (when a new adjustment is made). www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 116: Activated By An Assigned Button - Manual Focus Retained

    The True Focus icon disappears from the viewfinder. Camera reverts to Manual focus setting. Note! The True Focus adjustment is applied to all following captures until the True Focus button is pressed again (when a new adjustment is made). Viewfinder Display View True Focus TF symbol visible www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 117: Camera Self Timer

    Time Select time in seconds. Select between 2 - 60 seconds. Sequence Grip Display View Delay / Mirror Up. Self Timer Settings Mirror Up / Delay. Mirror behaviour Mirror moves up. Mirror remains up. When Finished Exit or Stay. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 118: Camera Interval Settings

    Frames Select number of Frames from 2 - 99 or no limit. Initial Delay Select initial Delay. None or Interval time 60 s, 10 s, 2 s. When Finished Settings for Action When Finished. Exit or Stay. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 119: Camera Bracketing Settings

    - At the Continuous setting 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. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 120: Camera Live View Settings

    Press the Live View Settings Menu. Swipe right or press Menu / EXIT button to get back to Main Menu. Self Live View Settings Menu Start Start Live View Mode. This Chapter Continuous on the next page. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 121: Live View

    3 Double click again to Zoom out to Display the entire Capture. Note! Live View demands higher power consumption than normal operation. Working with Live View will shorten the usage time of the Camera when on battery only power supply. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 122: Live View With Hdmi External Screen

    LIVE VIEW WITH HDMI EXTERNAL SCREEN Connect an external Video Screen via HDMI. Note! Live View demands higher power consumption than normal operation. Working with Live View will shorten the usage time of the Camera when on battery only power supply. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 123: Camera Controls Settings

    Settings for AE Lock. Select On / Off. Exposure quick Mirror Up Select On / Off. Settings for Mirror Up button. Stop Down Settings for Stop Down button. Camera Body Back True Focus Settings for True Focus. AE Lock www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 124: Video Settings Menu

    Main Menu. VIDEO SETTINGS In this release it is not possible to change the Coding or Resolution Settings. In a future firmware release there will be more options. Coding Video Quality Coding Settings. Resolution Video Quality Resolution Settings. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 125: Video Quality Settings

    In this release it is not possible to H.264 Video Coding. change the Coding or Resolution Settings. In a future firmware release there will be more options. Coding Video Quality Coding Settings - H.264 Resolution Video Quality Resolution Settings. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 126: Video Recording

    6 Stop the Recording by pressing the Exposure Trigger Button (2) or by pressing the stop icon on the sensor unit display. 1 Video Mode Button 2 Exposure Trigger Button Video Control Screen Video Display when capturing video www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 127: General Settings Menu

    The General Settings Menu will appear. Swipe right or press Menu / EXIT button to get back to Main Menu. Wi-Fi Settings Menu Options There are 2 options: - 2.4 GHz. - 5 GHz. Continues on the next Page. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 128: General Settings Wi-Fi

    To Use GENERAL SETTINGS WI-FI Wi-Fi Settings Menu The Wi-Fi mode allows the Hasselblad Phocus Mobile application on an Apple iPhone, iPad or iPod to function in the same way as when a camera is tethered to a computer. MAIN MENU > GENERAL SETTINGS > WI-FI 1 Press MENU.

  • Page 129: General Settings Display

    Swipe right or press Menu / EXIT button to get back to Main Menu. Display Menu Settings Brightness Slide Left or Right to change Brightness. Show Preview Select On / Off. On displays a preview of the capture after every exposure. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 130: General Settings Storage

    - Secondary slot usage. Format Card Select Card to Format. CFast or SD Card. Select Exit to Exit without formatting. Format CFast Card Dialogue Select Format to Format CFast Card. All content will be erased. Select Exit to Exit without formatting. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 131: Format Cfast And Sd Cards

    In either case, you must reformat both CFast cards and SD cards in the sensor unit for H6D use. There are two ways to format cards. The quickest way is to use the Format card button on the grip but if you prefer, you can also use the menu on the sensor unit.

  • Page 132: Image And Video Destination

    Main Menu. Image Destination - Primary slot: CFast or SD. - Secondary slot usage: - None. - Overflow. If Overflow is selected the camera will automatically switch to the secondary card when the primary card is full. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 133: General Settings Date And Time

    Main Menu. Date and Time Menu Settings Date Set Date by changing year, month and day using the pop up menus. Time Set Time by changing hour and minute using the pop up menus. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 134: General Settings Power And Timeouts

    General Settings Menu MAIN MENU > GENERAL SETTINGS > Power and Timeouts Menu POWER AND TIMEOUTS The H6D Camera can be set to automatically turn off the Sensor Unit Display after a set amount of seconds to save battery for example.

  • Page 135: Set Display Off Mode

    Power Off: Never RE-ACTIVATE CAMERA FROM DISPLAY OFF/POWER MODE Do any of the following actions: ● Press the Shutter release button half way. ● Press the Stop down button. ● Click the ON.OFF button. ● Press the Mirror up button. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 136: General Settings Language

    4 Select Language. 5 Close the pop up Menu by a click outside the pop up. Note! If the sensor unit has been set to a language you don’t understand (a rented camera, for example), see Chapter Troubleshooting for solution. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 137: General Settings Service

    3 Navigate to Service. 4 Navigate to Log Data. 5 Press the Save button. 6 Save Log Data saves a log file on the CFast card or SD card. 7 Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT (MENU button). www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 138: General Settings Check For Update

    3 Press the General Settings Check for Update button. Swipe right or press Menu / EXIT button to get back to Main Menu. Check for Update Menu Settings When connected to internet you can check for Firmware Upgrades. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 139: General Settings About

    The About box will tell you which firmware version is present so you can see if you have the latest firmware (can be downloaded from the Hasselblad website). The serial number is also displayed in case Hasselblad Support need to know it for problem solving.

  • Page 140: Grip Display Navigation

    B Front scroll wheel C WB button D AF button E ISO MENU / Video button G PLAY / Illumination H ON / OFF (Profiles) button Rear scroll wheel Exposure and flash compensation button K Exposure mode / Metering mode www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 141: To Adjust Shutter And Aperture On Grip

    Front wheel = Shutter Speed. Rear wheel = Quick exposure adjustment of Aperture. In P or Pv mode: Front wheel = Aperture/shutter speed combination. Rear wheel = Quick exposure adjustment. See under Light Metering and Exposure Control/Exposure Method for a complete description. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 142: Grip Display Navigation

    Press the ISO button to show the ISO menu. Use the Front Scroll Grip Display Manual Wheel to scroll up and down between available ISO numbers. ISO Screen. ISO 400 Half-press or click the ISO button once again to leave the menu. displayed. www.hasselblad.com...
  • Page 143 Browse Mode half-press or press the Browse button again. Video Display In Video Mode the Grip Displays some essential settings for Video Display example White Balance (WB M selected), Focus (MF Manual Display when in Video Focus Selected), ISO (200), Play icon, Pv and Spot Metering. Mode. www.hasselblad.com...
  • Page 144 Leave the menu by half press or pressing the EXP button again. Exposure Modes M = Manual A = Aperture priority S = Shutter priority P = Program Pv = Program (variable) Light Meter Modes Center Weighted Spot Center Spot www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 145: Viewfinder Display Navigation

    (Spot weighted) Warning triangle LED Exposure compensation Shutter speed setting 95 frames Focus Assist LED setting (+1.3 EV) (1/20 seconds) remaining Note! The LED’s will only be visible when activated by the camera or a setting. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 146: Viewfinder Display Navigation Overview

    P = Program Exposure compensation mode Pv = Program (variable) Change Exposure by scrolling the Front Wheel (A) up and down. Change Metering mode by scrolling the Rear Scroll Wheel (B) up Center Weighted or down. Center Spot Spot www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 147: Viewfinder Display Examples

    Press the ISO button to display the ISO Settings Menu. Use the Front Scroll Wheel to scroll left and right between available ISO numbers. Half-press or press the ISO button once again to leave the menu. ISO settings, ISO 400 selected. www.hasselblad.com...
  • Page 148 2000 K and 10000 K, in steps White balance WB mode, Manual selected. of hundred K. Leave the WB menu by half-press or by pressing Temperature in K can be adjusted. the WB button again. www.hasselblad.com...
  • Page 149 This is the Information Screen with Storage medium missing displayed. Information Screen, Storage medium missing. Frame Count This is the Frame Count with more than 1000 frames left displayed. 1k9 = 1900 images left. Frame Count, more than 1000. 1k9 = 1900. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 150: Remove / Attach Viewfinder

    (B) on camera body. 3 Press the rear part of the Viewfinder firmly downwards until it clicks into place. 4 Make sure that both sides of the Viewfinder are seated correctly and that it has been firmly attached and locked into position. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 151: Adjust The Eyepiece

    1 Hold the camera in your left hand. 2 Point the camera at the sky or a similar smoothly toned area. 3 Turn the adjustment wheel (A) until the markings on the Viewfinder screen reach the optimum sharpness for your eyesight. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 152: Change Focusing Screen

    USER GUIDE To Use CHANGE FOCUSING SCREEN The H6D is fitted with a Spherical Acute-Matte D Focusing Screen for extreme brightness, clarity and even illumination. An optional accessory screen with a grid pattern is also available. To change the Focusing Screen, remove the viewfinder to access the Focusing Screen.

  • Page 153: Preview, Histogram And Browsing

    Change Preview and Histogram Mode by a single press on desired Mode or use the Rear Scroll Wheel. The Standard The Full Screen Preview displays Preview displays information the Full Capture described on the View without other next page. information. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 154: Standard Preview

    Browse Mode. In this Mode you can see an overview of up to 9 captures. If you have more than 9 captures, swipe down at the right side of the Display to scroll through all captures. Select one capture for further information. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 155: Histogram Types

    The Red R channel first, the Green G channel in (18:44:09), selected Aperture (f/11), Shutter Speed (60), ISO the middle and the Blue B channel below the Red and Green (200), EV Settings (+/- 0.0), Mode (M), Focus Method (Spot), channels. White Balance (Daylight) and Lens info (50mm). www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 156: Histogram Mode - Exposure

    Overexposure Histogram display concentrated on the right with few pixels elsewhere indicates a likely overexposure. Many details will be lost in the highlights. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 157: Browsing

    Rate image 1-5 stars or green/yellow/red. Also works as soft button. Press Menu button (C) to return to Main Menu. Select Card to Browse Select Card to Browse You can select CFast Card or SD Card to Browse Captures. www.hasselblad.com...
  • Page 158 To Use ZOOM IN AND OUT Zoomed View The Touch Screen on the H6D Sensor Unit is similar to a Phone or Tablet with touch sensitivity. The following gestures can be used to navigate and control the H6D Camera: Function...

  • Page 159: Phocus

    To Use 5.29 PHOCUS Phocus is the Capture Processing and File Management application aimed primarily at Hasselblad 3F file handling. Phocus Mobile offers remote viewing and control when shooting tethered. Phocus mobile is free to download at the APPLE App Store for both iPhone and iPad.

  • Page 160: Phocus And Hasselblad Capture Files

    USER GUIDE To Use PHOCUS AND HASSELBLAD CAPTURE FILES The H6D can capture files and store them as Hasselblad RAW format files or Hasselblad RAW + JPEG formats simultaneously. (not applicable to 60 Mpix / 50MS/200MS models). Hasselblad RAW files are initially stored in the 3FR format which is a proprietary Hasselblad format for the temporary storage of captures.

  • Page 161: Lenses And Focus Modes

    6 Attach a lens protection lid on the detached lens to prevent damage. 7 Store the lens with both lens protection lids on and the lens hood (E) inverted over the lens instead of in front of the lens. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 162: Attach The Lens

    (D) on the camera body. 3 Mount the lens into the camera body (E) and then turn the lens clockwise to lock its position. 4 Make sure the lens is locked to the camera body before using or moving the camera. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 163: Remove The Lens Cap

    2 Pinch the recesses (A) together. 3 Remove the front lens cap. ATTACH THE LENS CAP 1 Insert thumb and index finger into the recesses (A). 2 Attach the front lens cap on the lens until it snaps into place. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 164: Remove The Lens Shade

    1 Place the lens shade on the lens. 2 Make sure that the index on the lens shade (A) aligns with the index on the front of the lens (B). 3 Turn the lens cap clockwise until it snaps into place. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 165: Filters

    As there is no rotation of the front section of the lens when the focus is changed, the filter do not rotate either. This is particularly useful when using polarizing or graduated filters where the orientation is critical. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 166: To Set Focus Distance

    2 Inspect the focus distance scale (A) and turn the manual focus ring (B) to adjust the focus distance. Note! There are two distance scales (in feet and metres) visible through the window on the upper part of the lens barrel. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 167: Battery

    (B). 3 Insert the battery charger into a standard (100–240V~/50– 60 Hz) domestic socket. During the charging procedure, the lamp on the charger shows the following: ● Standby (no battery connected) ● Charging ● Ready www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 168: Check The Battery Status

    Note! You can save battery consumption by changing the Display Off/ Sleep/Power Off settings as well as the brightness settings of the display. Battery Level www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 169: Protective Baseplate

    5.32 PROTECTIVE BASEPLATE REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE BASEPLATE 1 Lift the securing catch while pushing the plate towards the lens. ATTACH THE PROTECTIVE BASEPLATE 1 Slip it over the camera foot until it stops and the securing catch snaps into place. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 170: Store The Camera

    USER GUIDE To Use 5.33 STORE THE CAMERA Caution! Before you connect the sensor unit to the H6D camera after storage, always replace the protective CMOS/filter cover. This will prevent damage to the equipment. Caution! If you leave the camera unused for a long period, remove the batteries.

  • Page 171: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES...

  • Page 172: Accessories Connectivity Diagram

    View cameras - Flash sync shutters View cameras - Electronic shutters Flash sync input cable Rollei Lens Any view camera with control S Hasselblad H adapter Expose cable Schneider electronic shutter control Schneider Rollei Lens Host Computer with USB 3 with...

  • Page 173: Hc Lens Range

    Accessories HC LENS RANGE HCD 4.8/24mm HCD 4/28mm HC 3.5/35mm HC 3.5/50-IImm HC 2.8/80mm HC 2.2/100mm HC Macro 4/120-IImm HC 3.2/150mm HC 4/210mm HC 4.5/300mm HC 3.5–4.5/50–110mm HCD 4.0–5.6/35–90mm V system C type lenses with optional CF lens adapter www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 174: Optional Hc Lens Accessories

    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.

  • Page 175: Optional Accessories

    GIL (GLOBAL IMAGE LOCATOR) (3053300) The Hasselblad GIL (3053300 ) provides automatic creation and storage of GPS information for all H-system digital cameras. The data is tagged to each individual image file and can be read directly by Phocus. The back requires no extra external battery or power source and works seamlessly in the background for ease of use.

  • Page 176: Flash Adapter Sca 3902

    All focusing screens are of the Spherical Acute-Matte D type with or without grid and central markings for spot (Ø 7.5 and AF metering area. Grid patterns provide aid in technical, architectural, documentation and other similar fields. H6D-50c (3043336), H6D-50c Grid (3043338) H6D-100c (3043332), H6D-100c Grid (3043334) www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 177: Release Cord H

    Angle finder for the HV 90x and the HVD 90x viewfinders. Enables vertical viewing angle regardless of camera position. Requires a minor modification to the viewfinder eyepiece. DC POWER GRIP (3043350) Removable H-camera grip with AC power adapter for supplying camera power from domestic mains supplies. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 178: Hm 16-32 Film Magazine

    USER GUIDE Accessories HM 16-32 FILM MAGAZINE The Hasselblad HM 16-32 film magazine is a sophisticated semi-independent unit within the H system. It has its own power supply for individual information storage, LCD panel, illumination, etc. It features: automatic 120/220 compatibility,...
  • Page 179 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. www.hasselblad.com...
  • Page 180 WHITE = ok ! = exposure CAN be made (magazine cannot be removed from camera) If you attempt to make an exposure when the dark slide is closed, however, you will receive a warning message in the viewfinder and grip LCD’s – ‘The dark slide is closed’. www.hasselblad.com...
  • Page 181 After battery replacement, the battery compartment slots), locking it into place by rotating magazine’s parameters return to the default settings (Bar code, it in a clockwise direction until it stops. If you inadvertently 120, Data-on, Count up). www.hasselblad.com...
  • Page 182 Press the function selector ( button ) repeatedly to successively access: A Film speed (ISO / Bar Code) B Film length (120/220/ Number of frames) C Data (on/off) D Frame counter (count down / count up) E Low-battery warning symbol www.hasselblad.com...
  • Page 183 2 Press the button until the 120 or 220 symbol appears. 3 Press either the or the button to change the desired setting. 4 The new setting will be saved automatically after timeout. 5 Return the magazine settings lock to the locked position. www.hasselblad.com...
  • Page 184 The low-battery symbol only appears on the magazine LCD when the battery needs changing. Example ● 120 film length set manually ● the film speed (ISO160) has been set manually ● 5 frames already been exposed (with regular 120 film, 11 frames remain) ● the battery is functional www.hasselblad.com...
  • Page 185 (the band may need to be moistened 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 compartment. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 186: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING...
  • Page 187 (which are included with files and folder labels) are updated automatically through a USB3/Phocus connection. These settings are retained for about two consecutive weeks by a small rechargeable cell that is automatically recharged by the main battery or USB3 with regular use. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 188: Error Messages

    4 Wait 10 seconds. 5 Attach the battery grip again. The camera’s processor have now been reset. If the error message still shows, do as follows: 6 Write down the error message. 7 Contact your local Hasselblad Authorized Service Center. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 189: Change Language On Sensor Unit From Unknown Language

    3 Navigate to the menu item with a Globe icon (number 6 on the list from the top, Language). 4 Scroll down to select your Language. Swipe right or press Menu / EXIT button to get back to Main Menu. www.hasselblad.com...

  • Page 190: Clean The Lens Glass

    If there is smear on the lens glass, do as follows: 1 If you are not sure how to remove the smear, contact your local Hasselblad Authorized Service Center. 2 Clean the lens glass with a high quality lens cleaning solution on a tissue.

  • Page 191: Clean The Sensor Unit Filter

    (due to dust or similar). This can cause damage to the 5 Tear at the notch to break seal. equipment. Always contact your local Hasselblad Authorized 6 Remove an E-wipe from the package and fold the tissue to Service Center.
  • Page 192 Victor Hasselblad AB. The H6D Product Images in this User Guide were not taken with a Hasselblad H6D. They are produced in 3D as visualization.

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