Shutter Delay; Exposure Time - Hasselblad 503CW User Manual

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Please note that although the
903SWC/M, 903SWC/M CF and
905SWC models work in con-
junction with CFV digital capture
units, the combination is not rec-
ommended for critical work.
The Biogon 38 lens was designed
for film use where the unusu-
ally close proximity of the lens to
the film plane was of no conse-
quence. However, digital sensors
and their protective filters make
very different demands on the
angle and travelling distances
of the peripheral rays exiting
the rear lens element. Gradual
unsharpness consequently oc-
curs towards the edges of the
frame, particularly noticeable
with flat subjects (typically copy-
ing situations, 90º shots against
building façades, etc) though
these effects will be naturally
less obvious with more three-
dimensional subjects. Slight
green and magenta casts are
also caused, though these can
be removed digitally in Phocus.
Flash sync
For use with un-modified 200 series models (together with C-lenses in C-mode), a
FlexBody or view cameras fitted with a Hasselblad adapter.
• Make a Flash sync setting.
• A Flash sync input cable should be used.
• All exposures times, including the B setting, function correctly without having to alter the
"Exposure Time" setting.
• Do not use a winder at rapid sequence setting.
SWC
For use with the 903 SWC/M, SWC/M CF and 905 SWC models (not recommended
for critical use).
• Make an SWC setting.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the mechanical design of the SWC, pressing the exposure release button too
slowly may cause a faulty capture with a magenta cast. Either press the button much more distinctly
or alternatively change the setting from SWC to Flash sync and use the Flash input sync cable to
connect the lens to the digital capture unit.
200
For use with modified 202, 203 and 205 models together with F-lenses / CF-lenses
in F-mode. (Only these three models can be modified for cable-free compatibility
with the CFV/503CWD digital capture unit. Please contact your Hasselblad dealer
for further information)
• Make a 200 setting.
• A Flash sync input cable should not be used.
• All exposures times, including the B setting, function correctly without having to alter the
"Exposure Time" setting.
• Do not use a winder at rapid sequence setting.
500
For use with 500C/CM, 501C/CM and 503 CX/CXi/CW models.
• Make a 500 setting.

Shutter Delay

There can be differences in the amount of time required in preparation (raising the mirror,
opening/closing the shutter etc) for digital capture between various camera models. This
corrective feature adjusts the time a little to ensure the image is read out from the sensor.
The normal setting is Default and should only be changed if problems are encountered.

Exposure Time

This setting should be changed for cable-free exposure times longer than 1/8 second,
ensuring that it matches the set shutter speed/exposure time on the camera/lens. The
settings range from 1/8 second to 32 seconds (1/8 second is the default setting). "< 1/8"
as seen on the menu list means 'exposures no longer than 1/8 second'. The ELD also has
a "Bulb" setting.
Capture Sequence
This feature functions in the same manner as an interval timer and only works in conjunc-
tion with a motor or winder driven camera model except in the case of the Pinhole setting
where it is the only way of controlling such exposures (see later section for full details).
Initial delay: Controls the amount of time required to elapse before the first exposure.
Delay: Controls the amount of time required between each exposure.
Count: Controls the total number of exposures required.
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