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- Page 1 User Manual 503CW/503CWD/CFV/CFVII/CFV-39 Version 6...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Not all the images in this manual were taken with a Hasselblad 503CW/CFV. They are used for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to represent the image quality produced by a Hasselblad product. © Jens Karlsson, David Jeffery and Ove Bengtson. -
Page 3: Introduction
Welcome to Hasselblad... - Page 4 Altogether, a winning combination for professional or dedicated amateur use. The Lenses You have access to the whole range of Hasselblad ‘C’ series lenses both old and new. Lenses are specially manufactured for Hasselblad by Carl Zeiss of Germany − the indisputable leader in camera optics.
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Page 5: Instant Approval Architecture
This file format includes lossless image compression, which reduces the required storage space by 33%. The 3FR file defines the colors in the Hasselblad RBG color space with its out-of-the-box quality, and used in conjunction with Phocus it removes both the need for experimenting with different color profiles to obtain optimal colors and the need for selective color corrections. -
Page 6: General Information
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Page 7: Computer System Requirements
About this manual This manual describes how to work with the Hasselblad 503CW, 503CWD, CFV, CFVII and the CFV-39 models. The manual explains specific practical aspects of camera operation and control, the menu system and suchlike details regarding these products. It is assumed that reasonable levels of general analogue and digital photographic knowledge as well as computer skills are already acquired, so these are not dealt with here. -
Page 8: Before You Start
Leave protective covers on as much as possible and avoid touching glass surfaces and inserting fingers into the camera body etc. The 503CW and CFV have a robust construc- tion and are capable of withstanding fairly rough treatment but nevertheless are precision instruments and will serve you longer if treated with respect from the beginning. -
Page 9: Working Digitally
Working digitally If you have only worked with film before, you will find that working with a digital capture unit is not so very different in many ways. Several changes in routine are needed and a certain amount of experience with digital products and computers is advantageous to lower the learning curve at the beginning. -
Page 10: Parts & Components
Parts & Components 1. Magazine catch lock 14. Drive shaft 2. Magazine catch 15. Exposure value index 3. Sensor (covered by glass IR filter) 16. Exposure value scale 4. CF card cover 17. Shutter speed and aperture interlock button 5. Sync socket (for use with Winder CW and EL-type cameras) 18. - Page 11 28. Focusing hood magnifier 44. Battery contacts 29. Magazine hook 45. Battery (not supplied) 30. Auxiliary shutter 46. Ready light indicator 31. Film speed selector 47. Navigation button 32. Strap lug 48. Busy light indicator 33. Accessory rail 49. Instant Approval button 34.
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Page 12: Camera Body
Camera Body This section describes the basic operations. Follow the instructions step-by-step to avoid damaging the equipment. Check that the winding crank on the right hand side of the camera is locked thus ensuring that the camera is fully wound. If the crank is not locked, rotate it clockwise until it does lock, thereby winding the camera. -
Page 13: Front Protective Cover
(see “Changing the magnifier”). Focusing screen and viewfinder image The 503CW is fitted with an Acute-Matte D focusing screen for unrivalled brightness and sharpness. The markings on the screen indicate the format of the sensor in the case of the 503CWD for correct composition with digital capture. -
Page 14: Winding Crank
Winding crank 6, 7 The winding crank can be removed. Push the catch lever downwards while rotating the crank counter-clockwise and pull the crank straight out from the shaft. To attach it, align the small triangular index mark against the red dot on the camera body. Keep the crank pushed against the camera while turning it clockwise until the larger triangular mark is aligned with the red dot where it will click into position. -
Page 15: Lenses
Lenses The 503CW is compatible with lenses that have an integral leaf shutter, namely, all C series lenses. CFi/CFE lenses are the latest develop- ments and are mentioned and illustrated here as the conventional choice. C, CF and CB lenses,... -
Page 16: Shutter Speed And Aperture
1/60 second at f/11. The orange ‘F’ setting is used only when the lens is attached to a Hasselblad camera in the 200 or 2000 series with a focal plane shutter. The operation of the diaphragm is not affected. -
Page 17: Removing The Lens
Removing the lens Depress the lens release button and rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it stops and lift it out of the mount. You can only remove the lens when the camera is fully wound and not In the pre-released mode (see “pre-release and cable release). -
Page 18: Depth Of Field Preview
PC flash/strobe terminal. Suitable electronic flash/strobe units can be used at all shutter speeds from 1s to 1/500s as well as B. Please see under ‘Flash’ the sections on the use of a Hasselblad Flash adapter SCA 390. -
Page 19: The View Finder System
Viewfinder System The 503CW is supplied with a light, compact and foldable viewfinder, providing a through- the-lens laterally reversed image. It is easily interchangeable with alternative viewfinders including the prism finders, which produce a lat- erally corrected image. Please see ‘Accessories’... -
Page 20: Changing The Focusing Hood Or Viewfinder
The focusing hood on the standard viewfinder has a built-in 4.5x magnifier for accurate focusing and this can easily be changed to suit individual eyesight. The 503CW is equipped with an Acute- Matte D focusing screen which produces an exceptionally bright and sharp image. The markings in- dicate the format of the sensor for correct composition with digital capture. -
Page 21: Cfv / Digital Capture Unit
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Page 22: General Overview
• for storage. The CFV is also designed to also fit most Hasselblad V model cameras. Please check the connectivity diagram in this man- ual for further details, including the possibility of connectivity to large format cameras. -
Page 23: Parts, Components & Control Panel Buttons
Parts, components & control panel buttons The control panel has a display screen that provides a bright, high- The buttons are used for browsing images and navigating the menu system. Two of the buttons, located at the bottom-right and -left of contrast view even in bright surroundings and at fairly acute angles. -
Page 24: Power Indicator
Also acts as a selection button for value setting on the Terminal for connection to a Hasselblad CW winder or Hasselblad EL menu. model camera body. Requires the camera sync cable (supplied). - Page 25 With a fully charged battery fitted, keep the ON/OFF button depressed for at least two seconds. (This time delay helps prevent unintentionally turning the back on.) A Hasselblad logo splash screen will appear on the display followed by an audible signal. This signifies that the back has beeen activated.
- Page 26 General Using the menu is very similar to using a menu on a cell phone or similar. When you enter the menu (by pressing the MENU / button) you will be see an initial list: White Bal. Media Browse ..... Storage Settings The first four items are immediately accessible for changes, indicated by the appearance...
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Page 27: Overview Of Menu Structure
By using the buttons on the control panel you can navigate down through the various levels Overview in the menu. It provides the source of infor- mation about image files and also provides a of menu way of making custom settings so the digital capture unit suits your way of working. - Page 28 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 press- ing the navigation button until you reach the point where a choice has to be made.
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Page 29: Cfv - Initial General Set Tings
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Page 30: Setting The Menu Language
The initial general setting is language choice which will be retained. 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 31: Image Storage Modes /Shooting
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-II features massive storage capacity and high-speed data transfer. -
Page 32: Using Compact Flash Memory Cards
(see also “Working with Media and Batches”). Working with a Hasselblad ImageBank-II The ImageBank-II is an optional add-on for your digital camera system. It is essentially an external FireWire hard disk optimized for digital photography, providing extensive storage space and high- speed data transfer. -
Page 33: Tethered To A Computer
16-bit-per-color 3FR 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 and Phocus to process and display the image correctly, amongst other things. -
Page 34: Media And Batches
CFV / Digital Capture Unit • Storage overview– working with media and batches General Whichever way you choose to store your images, they should be filed in batches for efficient workflow. Organizing your work with batches Batches help you to organize your shots as you work. They function just like folders on a computer. - Page 35 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.
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Page 36: 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 37: Using Instant Approval Architecture
Using Instant Approval Architecture The Instant Approval Architecture system helps you to classify 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 underexposed. Thereafter, the system enables you to assign each image one of three status levels. -
Page 38: Reading And Changing Approval Status
Standard Instant Approval workflow The standard method of working with the Instant Approval Architecture is as follows: 1. Take a shot. 2. The camera analyzes the shot to find out if it seems to be over- or underexposed. If it suspects a problem, it does the following: •... -
Page 39: Browsing By Approval Status
Note that you can set the camera to filter by approval status as you browse, which means that some images may be hidden (though they are still there). See “Browsing by Approval Status”, below, for details about how to work with the filter. ... -
Page 40: Basic Image Browsing
CFV / Digital Capture Unit • Viewing, deleting and transferring images Basic image browsing The large, full-color 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. -
Page 41: 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 42: 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 43: Using The Histogram
ISO setting The standard preview display is the one shown when you first turn on the camera and is prob- White balance ably the view you will use most often. It features a Current storage medium preview of your most recent shot and basic infor- mation about the settings and the image itself. -
Page 44: Bat Ter Y-Saver Mode 4
Battery-saver mode In this mode, the digital capture 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 45: Deleting Images - General
Deleting images − general The CFV 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 46: Balance, Media, Browse
CFV / Digital Capture Unit • Menu: ISO, 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 47 Menu structure Items on the main menu...
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Page 48: Settings Check
As a practical example, a MENU > SETTINGS > USER INTERFACE > Language choice item would involve the following procedure: 1. Press the menu (MENU) button to open the menu. 2. Use and to select the SETTINGS sub-menu. 3. -
Page 49: White Balance
White balance / Grey Balance 1 1a 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. -
Page 50: Browse
To select the medium to which to save new shots and from which to browse previous shots: 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Use and to select the MEDIA sub-menu. 3. Use the button to step through the available media until the name for destination/source you wish to use is shown. -
Page 51: Cfv - Menu-Storage
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Page 52: Delete
MENU > STORAGE The Storage menu provides items for working with storage media. Here, you can format media, copy images from the camera to a hard disk or computer and create new batches on available media. You can also set the initial approval status (green or yellow) assigned to new pictures. - Page 53 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 MENU > STORAGE > Delete. (See also Navigating the Menu System for details about how to find this setting.) Use ...
- Page 54 4. You now return to the main menu. Either move on to another setting by using the navigator button or 5. 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 55 Menus for deleting several images from all batches from a selected storage me- dium. 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.
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Page 56: Format
FORMAT The digital capture unit 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 57: Batch
3. Press the button to reach the confirmation dialogue. To confirm, press the OK button. (To cancel, press the EXIT button. ) Confirmation will make a copy of all batches and files and store them on the ImageBank-II in a newly created folder called ‘CARD0001’... -
Page 58: Default Approval Level
DEFAULT APPR. LEVEL The Instant Approval Architecture system helps you to evaluate 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 59: Cfv - Menu-Settings
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Page 60: User Inter Face
MENU > SETTINGS > User Interface By altering the User Interface settings, you can control the way the digital capture unit 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. -
Page 61: Camera
6. Press the EXIT button again to save the new settings and close the menu. MENU > SETTINGS > Camera All Hasselblad V-system cameras can communicate with the dig- ital capture unit without the need for extra cable connections except: • U nmodified 200 series models using CF lenses in C-mode and... - Page 62 Look in the list below for the camera model you are using and make the appropriate set- tings change. Don’t forget to change the setting if you change camera model! Hasselblad 503CW plus winder CW Winder CW For use with 503 CW models: Adapter EL • Make a Winder CW setting.
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Page 63: Shutter Delay
F-mode. (Only these three models can be modified for cable-free compatibility with flat subjects (typically copy- with the CFV/503CWD digital capture unit. Please contact your Hasselblad dealer ing situations, 90º shots against for further information) building façades, etc) though these effects will be naturally • Make a 200 setting. - Page 64 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.
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Page 65: Connectivity Diagram
500/553 ELX Exposure cable 503 CW 503 CW + “Exposure” required for FlexColor or cable required Winder CW Phocus control of 503CW + for control Winder CW. from FlexColor or Phocus Exposure Cable EL required (NOTE: only these cam- for FlexColor or Phocus con-... - Page 66 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 67 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.
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Page 68: About
(“firmware”) of the digital capture unit. These updates may fix small errors and/or add new features. If you need assistance from Hasselblad technical support it facilitates the situation to know the serial number and current firmware vision of the unit. To find this out: 1. -
Page 69: Custom Options
MENU > SETTINGS > Custom Options Custom Options allows you to make individual settings for two functions (16 Mpix models) or four functions (39 Mpix models): Image Format Copy to I-Bank I-B connection Tilt sensor Image Format (39 Mpix only) This function allows you to choose the capture format, namely, ‘Full’... - Page 70 I-B Connection Allows you to create new batches or add files to the last batch (on an ImageBank-II). 1. Select MENU > SETTINGS > CUSTOM OPTIONS. 2. Press the button to reach: I-B Connection: 3. Press either to choose between: Create new batch or Add to last batch 4.
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Page 71: Film Magazines
Film Magazines “A12” film magazine accepts all 120 size films and produces a 6 x 6cm image. They are easy to use and can be pre-loaded for rapid workflow. They provide the opportunity to vary the type of film used and can be quickly and easily switched mid-film without losing any frames. There are a number of reasons why using film might either be preferable or even necessary for dig- ital photographers too. -
Page 72: Film Tab Holder
501CM..23 6. Turn the grooved knob clockwise until the arrow on the 503CW..19C.bl 980429 960828 paper backing is aligned opposite the triangular index (or oblong index with Ilford black & white film, see ‘Magazine tips’) on the spool clamp bar, but no further. -
Page 73: Film Plane Position
Film plane position 501CM..31 980326 In close-up photography the film-to-subject distance can be an important factor when determining an accurate focus setting.The red line in the illustration marks the location on the film magazines that coincides with the film plane position. COPYRIGHT ©... - Page 74 Double exposure with film Double (or multiple) exposure is possible with a film magazine. However, as the camera has been designed to prevent accidental double exposure you will have to carry out the following procedure in order to make multiple exposures on the same frame: 1.
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Page 75: Flash / Strobe
Flash / Strobe Most flash/strobe units are suitable for use with the 503CW/503CWD/CFV, with some combinations offering TTL. Check the chart further on in this chapter to find the specific combination you intend to use. Pay particular attention when using studio flash/strobe units and tethered to a stationary computer as this cable configuration guards against both personal injury and damage to equipment. - Page 76 CFV and Hasselblad 200 series cameras Connection to 200 series cameras depends on whether they are modified or not (contact your local Hasselblad Service Center about modification). TTL is also possible if the flash/ strobe unit allows. See the appropriate camera manual for further details.
- Page 77 TCC / 205 FCC with F type type lenses (C-mode setting). lenses and CF type lenses at FlexBody, ArcBody. Any view F-mode setting. SWC / SWC/M, 903 SWC, camera with Hasselblad V 905 SWC system adapter. Flash input sync cable FireWire cable FireWire cable...
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Page 78: Accessories
Accessories Most of the accessories supplied are either self-explanatory or covered in other sections of this man- ual. The Rear cover Multicontrol requires a more in-depth explanation. Rear cover MultiControl (supplied) The Rear Cover MultiControl (3051070) not only provides protection for the camera body when a digital capture unit or film magazine is not attached but also provides flash check facility for cameras featuring TTL/OTF (described separately) as well as a vignetting check facility. -
Page 79: Optional Accessories
Optional accessories As the 503CW / 503CWD models are further developments of previous models, they feature improve- ments and some differences in design. This means that certain older and now discontinued acces- sories cannot be used and any forced attempt at mounting them may damage your equipment, so please check carefully before trying. -
Page 80: Cleaning
5. If you still see spots on your shot after you have cleaned the outside of the infrared filter, then you may have dust on either on the back side of the IR filter or on the CCD itself. This can only be removed at the Hasselblad factory. Contact your Hasselblad dealer for assistance. - Page 81 Cleaning using the HAMA Cleaning Fluid and tissues Note! Hasselblad recommends HAMA Optic Cleaning Fluid 5902. 1. Carefully spray the fluid onto the IR filter at a distance of 10-15 cm (4-5 inches), so that the fluid is applied onto the filter as a thin, even haze. 1-2 sprays are enough. If you apply too little, the fluid will start to dry up before you start wiping the filter.
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Page 82: Technical Specifications
Complete camera with Planar CFE 2.8/80 mm lens: 193mm L x113mm W x110mm H Weight: 1620 g (Excluding battery and CF card). Focusing screen: Hasselblad Acute-Matte D focusing screen with sensor format markings. Technical specifications — Digital capture unit / CFV Sensor size 16 million pixels... -
Page 83: Troubleshooting
If however you encounter any operating difficulties because you are not familiar with the camera system, the following table may help to resolve them. If the problem persists and the camera is still under guarantee, you should contact your Hasselblad dealer. If the guarantee has expired, you should contact a Hasselblad Authorised Service Center for advice. -
Page 84: Equipment Care And Ser Vice
Hasselblad system and its practical application. the world of Hasselblad. The information in them varies from general interest to A book for the practising Hasselblad photographer. - Page 85 Victor Hasselblad AB & Hasselblad A/S. Not all the images in this manual were taken with a Hasselblad 503CW or CFV. They are used for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to represent the image quality produced by a Hasselblad 503CW or CFV.
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