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- Page 1 User Guide Version 1.3 170313...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
USER GUIDE Content Introduction System Requirements General Technical Specifications H6D-50c Technical Specifications H6D-100c Technical Specifications Safety Warnings Cautions Disposal ISED Overview The H6D Interaction Displays Main Camera Parts Parts, Components, Buttons and Controls Grip Buttons and Controls Camera Body Buttons and Controls... - 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 Favourite Functions to Control Screen Remove Favourites on the Control Screen Camera Settings Menu www.hasselblad.com...
- Page 4 Manual Override in Autofocus Mode Auto / Manual Focus Setting 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 www.hasselblad.com...
- Page 5 General Settings Service 5.25 General Settings Check for Update Update H6D Firmware Procedure 5.26 General Settings About 5.27 Grip Display Navigation Buttons and Controls on Grip Display To Adjust Shutter and Aperture on Grip Grip Display Navigation 5.28 Viewfinder Display Navigation www.hasselblad.com...
- Page 6 Histogram Mode - Exposure Browsing Zoom in and out 5.31 Phocus Features in Phocus Phocus Mobile Phocus and Hasselblad Capture Files 5.32 Lenses and Focus Modes Remove the Lens Attach the Lens Remove the Lens Cap Attach the Lens Cap...
- Page 7 HVM correction lens holder HVD 90x / HV 90x & 90x-II viewfinders Angle finder H DC power grip 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...
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Page 8: Introduction
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Page 9: System Requirements
It is recommended that the computer has a USB 3 connector, which allows you to load images more quickly from the camera. A USB CFast card and SD card reader can be used for image transfer from the CFast and SD cards. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 10: General Technical Specifications
A 90° reflex viewfinder, providing 100% field of view even when wearing eyeglasses, and built-in multi-mode light metering system. Image magnification 3.1x for H6D-50c and 2.7x for H6D-100c. Integrated fill-in flash with guide number 12. Viewfinder Hot-shoe for automatic flash (Metz SCA3002 system / adapter SCA3902). -
Page 11: H6D-50C
Sensor Dimensions 43.8 × 32.9mm Image Size Stills: RAW 3FR capture 65MB on average. TIFF 8 bit: 154MB; Video: HD (1920 x 1080p), Hasselblad RAW 2,7k Stills: Hasselblad 3FR File Format Video: H.264 Compressed (25 fps), Hasselblad RAW (25 fps) -
Page 12: H6D-100C
Image Size 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: Hasselblad RAW (UHD, 25 fps) Shooting Mode Single shot stills, Video Colour Definition 16 bit;... -
Page 13: Safety
SAFETY... -
Page 14: 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 15: 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 Centre. Caution! If you use canned compressed air to clean the glass of IR filter, read the instructions very carefully before use. -
Page 16: Fcc
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: fréquences utilisées. La valeur SAR la plus élevée pour la H6D-50c / H6D-100c lors This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set des tests était de 0,024 W / Kg contre une limite de 1.6W/Kg. -
Page 17: Overview
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Page 18: The H6D Interaction Displays
Grip display. The + / - and EXP buttons on the side of the Viewfinder are part of the Grip interaction. Change settings by scrolling the Front Scroll Wheel or the Rear Scroll Wheel. Press the same button again to Exit and Save. Sensor Unit Display Grip Display www.hasselblad.com... -
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 2 Soft button - function depends on screen information. 3 Select 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...
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Page 23: Grip Buttons And Controls
4 does not have any long press function. 7 Browse Mode / Grip Display Illumination One click enters Browse mode. Click again to exit Browse mode. The wheels now controls Aperture/Shutter. A long press illuminates the display. Remains active until the camera enters Display Off mode. 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
Connector for 3.5 mm Flash Sync output plug. 15 External Power In Connector for External Power input plug. 16 HDMI Connector for Mini HDMI output 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
3 Focusing Distance Scales 4 Depth of Field Scales 5 Lens Index You can download technical data sheets from the Hasselblad website, www.hasselblad.com. You can download a lens booklet that contains a round up of the available lenses and some general information. -
Page 28: Display Information
Optional accessible full screen display of grip White Balance Histogram information to show: Flash indication Date Focus Time Metering method, Aperture setting, Shutter Drive Lens focal length speed, Flash indication, Focus, Drive, EV, Battery Spirit level status, Exposure method, Capture counter, ISO, 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 VIEWFINDER DISPLAY ACCORDING TO SETTING Exposure and metering mode examples ISO (ISO 400) M = Manual A = Aperture priority S = Shutter priority P = Program Exposure compensation mode AF mode (AF-S) Pv = Program (variable) Center Weighted Centre Spot Spot www.hasselblad.com...
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Page 33: Re-Assignable Grip Buttons Options
Sets T mode shutter setting. Shutter stays open after first press Selects next light metering mode. of shutter release button (toggle function to close again). Expose Flash Measure Provides alternative to shutter release button. Activates manual flash measure function. Interval Timer Activates interval function start screen. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 34: Short Cuts
Camera activation. Re-activates camera from Display Off mode. 10 AE-L button Re-activates camera from Display Off mode. 12 Stop Down button Zoom-out button. Automatically acts as zoom-in button when in Re-activates camera from Display Off mode. Browse mode. Automatically a value selector when in Menu mode. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 35: Phocus Overview
Phocus is the Capture Processing and File Management Phocus Mobile is available for iPhone®, iPad® and application aimed primarily at Hasselblad 3F file handling. iPod Touch®. It enables you to connect wireless to Phocus is available for both Mac and Windows. -
Page 36: Battery And Battery Grip
Connect battery to charger 1 Connect the charger plug to the plug connector on the inside of the battery (D). 2 Connect the charger to the wall socket. See next page for more in depth information. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 37: 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 38: Rechargeable Battery Grip Specification
Take the appropriate measures if this is the case. 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. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 39: Battery Life And Battery Warning
At 60 °C a warning dialogue appears notifying that the sensor unit is temporarily shutting down to allow the unit to cool. The Sensor Unit will be warm quickly if you use Live View Exhausted battery and Video Recording often. warning www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 40: Power & Timeout Modes
Select Display Off Settings. - 3 seconds. - 5 seconds. - 10 seconds. - 20 seconds. - 30 seconds. - 60 seconds. - Never. Power Off Select Display Power Off Settings. - 5 minutes. - 10 minutes. - 30 minutes. - Never. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 41: Remove And Attach The Viewfinder
Warning! 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 42: Eyepiece Adjustment
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. The eye cups can be changed at a Hasselblad Authorized Service Centre. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 43: Accessory Connection
4 Remove the cover. 5 Attach the Databus cable. 3.24 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 44: Protective Baseplate
(B) while pushing the plate towards the lens. ATTACH THE PROTECTIVE BASEPLATE 1 To attach the Protective Base Plate (A) again, slide it over the camera foot until it stops and the securing catch (B) snaps into place. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 45: Memory Cards
Inserted, active. C[0] Full. Card Error. No Symbol No Card inserted. SD card Inserted, non active. S< Inserted, active. S[0] Full. Card Error. Lock Symbol Card Write Protected. Control Screen on Sensor Unit Display No Symbol No Card inserted. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 46: To Insert A Memory Card
5 Close the slot cover (A) and slide it to the right to lock it. Insert SD card 1 When the card slot cover door is opened, mount the SD card in the SD card slot (C). 2 Close the slot cover and slide it forward to lock it. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 47: To Remove A Memory Card
Sensor Unit display. MAIN MENU Live View Storage Wi-Fi Display All files on the card may become corrupted (and consequently lost) if you do so and new formatting may also be necessary. Exposure Focus www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 48: Formatting Memory Cards
All CFast and SD memory cards should be formatted in the sensor unit before using them the first time. Destination Note! Primary Image Slot: CFast You can add a Favourite function on the Main Menu if you often Secondary Slot Usage: None use formatting. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 49: Carrying Strap
3 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 50: Remove The Carrying Strap
USER GUIDE Overview 3.28 REMOVE THE CARRYING STRAP 1 Withdraw the safety collar. 2 Detach the freed hook from the strap lug. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 51: 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 52: To Prepare
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Page 53: Delivery Check
If not, Sensor unit. proceed to step 6. Sensor unit protection lid. 5 Contact your Hasselblad dealer or distributor and tell them the product number of the item Camera body. missing or damaged. -
Page 54: Reassign Grip Buttons
Shutter Release Button. Press the Shutter Release Button again to close the Shutter. Flash Measure Cycle Light Meter mode Activates Manual Flash Measure function visible in Grip Display. Selects next light metering mode. Interval Expose Activates Interval Function start screen. Provides alternative to shutter release button. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 55: 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 56: Camera Interval Settings
Swipe right or press Menu / EXIT button to get back to Main Menu. Interval Settings Menu Active On or 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 57: 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 58: Set 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 do not understand (a rented camera, for example), see Chapter Troubleshooting for a solution. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 59: 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 or Off. On displays a preview of the capture after every exposure. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 60: Insert A Memory Card (Cfast Or Sd)
2 Close the slot cover by rotating it back and pushing it in place towards the front of the camera to lock it into position. Currently Approved Cards CFast Card San Disk Extreme PRO CFast 2.0. Lexar Professional 3400x CFast 2.0. SD Card San Disk Extreme PRO SDHC/SDXC UHS-I. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 61: 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 62: Format Memory Cards
The H6D is capable of writing 78 MB/s to SD card and up to Format CFast 400 MB/s to CFast cards. Format SD Note! All CFast and SD memory cards should be formatted in the Destination sensor unit before using them the first time. Primary Image Slot: CFast Secondary Slot Usage: None www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 63: Set Drive Mode
The Camera is ready for the next capture in a Continuous Drive Mode as long as you keep the shutter release button pressed down. Note! The speed is dependent on the time it takes to save the capture according to equipment. Single drive Continuous drive www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 64: To Use
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Page 65: Navigating The Menus
By using the buttons on the control panel and the scroll wheels on the grip you can navigate through the various levels in the menu. Here is an overview of the setting options available. Main Menu MAIN MENU Wi-Fi Live View Display Storage Storage Exposure Focus Self Timer www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 66: Overview Of Menus And Settings On Sensor Unit
Favourite Settings Short cuts are displayed. You can add Short cuts to access your most used functions directly from the Main Menu for better workflow. Short cuts can also be deleted and replaced by other Favourite Settings. MENU Display Storage Self Timer www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 67: Touch Screen Navigation
Control Screen Interface. 3 Swipe Up to hide the Control Screen and display the Main Menu. 3 Swipe up 4 Main Menu MAIN MENU 4 The Main Menu appears. Wi-Fi Live View Display Storage Exposure Focus Self Timer www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 68: Sensor Unit Display Navigation
Unit Display or press the left soft button under the display. Close the Control Screen Swipe up from the bottom of the display on the Sensor Unit Display to close the Control Screen and return to the previous display information. See the following section for more indepth information. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 69: 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 70 FOCUS MODE - AF-S Single Focus. - AF-C Continuous Focus. - AF-T True Focus. Manual Focus Single Focus Continuous Focus True Focus - Select ISO value. Aperture - Select Aperture value. This section continues on the next page. Aperture www.hasselblad.com...
- Page 71 - Pv Program Variable. Metering Mode - Centre Weighted. - Spot Weighted. - Centre Spot Weighted. Exposure Mode This section continues on the next page. EXPOSURE MODE Manual Aperture Shutter Program Program Variable Metering Mode METER METHOD Centre Weighted Spot Centre Spot www.hasselblad.com...
- Page 72 - Displays the number of remaining Captures. Memory Card - S for SD Card. Remaining - C for CFast Card. Captures 37 down to the right indicates 37 remaining captures on the CFast Card. Memory Card S - SD Card. C - CFast Card. www.hasselblad.com...
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Page 73: Add Favourite Functions To Control Screen
(C) appears. 2 Press the x within an orange circle (C) to remove the Quality Function. Add Favourite pop up Menu Remove Favourite MAIN MENU Live View Storage Wi-Fi Display Focus Quality Exposure www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 74: Camera Settings Menu
Exposure Lock 2 The Camera Settings Menu appears. Flash Ready: Swipe right or press Menu / EXIT button to get back to Main Menu. Lens: Out of Range: Mirror Extra Mirror Delay: None Always Return Mirror: Image Orientation Orientation: Auto www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 75: Camera Exposure Settings
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 76: Exposure Compensation / Quick Adjust
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 77: Iso And White Balance
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. WHITE BALANCE Cloudy Shade Daylight Tungsten Fluorescent Flash Manual www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 78: Iso And White Balance On Grip
ISO and White Balance settings are made either on the grip or the Sensor Unit. The settings are automatically updated on White Balance both. Manual mode selected. White Balance Manual mode selected. 2500 K selected. White Balance menu Cloudy mode selected. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 79: Exposure Settings Modes
1 Press the EXP button on the viewfinder. Grip Display. 2 Turn the Rear scroll wheel to make a Metering method selection and the Front scroll wheel to make an Exposure method selection. 3 Press the EXP button again or half-press the Shutter Release button. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 80: 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 81: 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 82: Automatic Exposure - P And Pv Mode
USER GUIDE To Use AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE - P AND PV MODE www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 83: Ae-L Button
(Included are Lo and Hi to signify areas beyond the range of the and turning the front scroll wheel until zone 6 appears. All new sensor). placements will then be zone 6. Alternatively you can choose to re-classify an area as another www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 84: Fixed Exposure Compensation Setting
4 Press the +/- or half-press the Shutter Release Button to retain the setting. 5 A +/- symbol is then displayed between the aperture and shutter speed setting as confirmation of the setting. Viewfinder Display View Exposure compensation EV -1.0 Grip Display View Flash Exposure Camera Exposure www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 85: 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 86: True Exposure
1/1000 shutter speed (depending on lens type), remember to Flash Ready: turn off the True Exposure option. Lens: Out of Range: See the following page for an explanation of True Exposure. Mirror Extra Mirror Delay: None Always Return Mirror: Image Orientation Orientation: Auto www.hasselblad.com... - Page 87 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 or 1/1000, depending on lens www.hasselblad.com...
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Page 88: White Balance Settings - Presets And Manual
There are six White Balance presets plus a Manual Tungsten Fluorescent Flash setting to choose from. Manual Cloudy. Shade. Daylight. Grip Display View Tungsten. White Balance Manual Flourescent. mode selected. Flash. Manual (M WB). Grip Display View White Balance menu with Cloudy mode selected. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 89: Flash Settings
- Normal sync. Flash triggered just after the shutter opens. Flash Ready: - Rear sync. Flash triggered just before the shutter closes. Lens: Out of Range: Mirror This section continues on next page. Extra Mirror Delay: None Always Return Mirror: Image Orientation Orientation: Auto www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 90: Flash And Strobe Settings
When using flash close up or when using larger aperture Victor Hasselblad AB cannot accept any responsibility what so settings, remember that the flash unit’s output has a specific ever for accidents that might occur or damage caused when... -
Page 91: Access To Flash Controls
+1.0, Front Scroll Wheel (A) and exposure compensation set to -0.7, Rear Scroll Wheel (B). Grip Display View Flash compensation set to +1.0, Front Scroll Wheel (A) and exposure compensation set to +1.0, Rear Scroll Wheel (B). www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 92: Integral Flash
Do not use the integral flash (A) 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 93: Separate Flash Unit Connection
Hot Shoe on the camera. A Hot Shoe WARNING! B PC Connection Port Do not attempt to connect a flash unit, dedicated for use with other camera brands, to the Hot Shoe. The flash unit or the camera could be damaged. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 94: Flash Measure Of Separate Flash Unit
Extra Mirror Delay: None Diff EV Always Return Mirror: High = more than 2 EV above. Image Orientation Note! Orientation: Auto The "Low Flash" warning can be disabled in Camera Settings > Exposure > Flash - Low Flash Warning. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 95: Exposure Lock
Off allows the shutter to be released (1/2000s or 1h08m) if beyond the working range. Allows you to release the camera when either the aperture or shutter speed setting is beyond the work ing range (indicated on the displays by “–”). www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 96: Mirror Settings
- 200 ms. Out of Range: Always Return Mirror Mirror Select On or Off. Automatically lowers mirror again for viewing at the end of Extra Mirror Delay: None every mir ror up sequence. Always Return Mirror: Image Orientation Orientation: Auto www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 97: Image Orientation
Flash Ready: Lens: Optional Settings Auto. Out of Range: Lock at 0 degrees. Mirror Lock at 90 degrees. Lock at 180 degrees. Extra Mirror Delay: None Lock at 270 degrees. Always Return Mirror: Image Orientation Orientation: Auto www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 98: Camera Quality Settings
Quality Settings Menu H6D 100c Bit Depth H6D 100c only On the H6D you can select between: CAMERA SETTINGS: CUSTOM BUTTONS 14 bit. 16 bit. Image Format: RAW + JPG JPG Quality: High Colour Profile: sRGB Bit Depth: 16 bit www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 99: Camera Focus Settings
When detached, the integral - Off. Disables them completely. system is automatically used. True Focus in AF-S - Off sets the AF assist illumination to Select True Focus in AF-S mode. remain always inactive. - On or Off. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 100: Focusing Distance Calculation
3m (three metres). At an aperture of f/22, the depth-of- field would therefore extend from just over 2m to approximately 4.5m. Note! The depth-of-field is not absolute. Perception of it depends on several factors and so it should be seen only as a rough guide. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 101: Infrared Focus Setting
If the distance is calculated, a manual distance setting with use of the distance scales together with the infrared mark is made. Note! Please contact your Hasselblad dealer for information about sensor units adapted solely for "near infrared" Photography. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 102: Focus Assist
Lens Accessories” booklet that accompanies each lens. The button in order to retain the newly automatically made focus booklet can also be downloaded from the Hasselblad website. setting (AF-T can also be used). Additionally see the following note below regarding HCD lenses. -
Page 103: 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 104: 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 105: 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 106: 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 107: True Focus And Absolute Position Lock
If a True Focus setting instead of a normal autofocus setting is now made at A and the composition is changed back to B again, the camera will automatically calculate and adjust the focus of 2.5m to approximately 2.4m, which is the actual perpendicular distance. The model’s face remains sharp. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 108: 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 109: 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 110: Temporarily Activated - Autofocus Retained
4 Recompose the picture and press Shutter Release button (A) (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. Note! The Camera reverts to AF-S if the focusing ring on the lens is moved. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 111: Activated By True Focus - Autofocus Deactivated
5 Wait for the True Focus icon to appear in the viewfinder. 6 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 112: Activated By An Assigned Button - Manual Focus Retained
11 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 113: Camera Self Timer
Select time in seconds. Select between 2 up to 60 seconds with a one second interval. Sequence Grip Display View Delay / Mirror Up. Self Timer Settings Mirror Up / Delay. Mirror behaviour Mirror goes down. Mirror remains up. When Finished Exit or Stay. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 114: Camera Interval Settings
50m and 1h 0m settings available. Frames Select number of Frames from 2 - 99 or no limit. Initial Delay Select initial Delay. None or Interval time 60s, 10s, 2s. When Finished Settings for Action When Finished. Exit or Stay. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 115: Camera Bracketing Settings
Capture 1 is underexposed (-1/3 EV). to the end of the sequence without losing any frames within the Capture 2 is correct exposed (0 EV). set sequence. Capture 3 is overexposed (+ 1/3 EV). www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 116: Camera Live View Settings
Self Timer Swipe right or press Menu / EXIT button to get back to Main Menu. Interval Bracketing Self Live View Settings Menu Live View Start Custom Buttons Start Live View Mode. Configuration This section continuous on the next page. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 117: Live View
3 Double click again to Zoom out to display the entire capture. Note! 100% view after Focusing Live View demands higher power consumption than normal operation. Working with Live View will shorten the usage time of the camera when on battery power supply only. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 118: Live View With Hdmi External Screen
4 To toggle between the overlays, press the soft button marked with a rectangle. Zoom Display 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 power supply only. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 119: Camera Custom Buttons
- None. - True Focus. - AF Drive. - AE-L. - Self Timer. - Bracketing. - Mirror Up. - B-Mode. - T-Mode. - Flash Measure. - Interval. - Cycle LM-Mode. - Expose. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 120: Camera Configuration Settings
1s to 1.4s when making shutter speed changes. AE-L (AE-Lock) when Half-pressed Select On or Off. Allows access to AE- Lock without having to use customizable button assigned to other required functions. Exposure Quick Adjust Select On or Off. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 121: Video Settings Menu
Swipe right or press Menu / EXIT button to get back to Main Menu. VIDEO QUALITY SETTINGS Video Quality Settings - H.264. - RAW. H.264 Resolution Select the H.264 Resolution. - 1080. - 720. HD Resolution for H6D 50c. UHD Resolution for H6D 100c. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 122: Video Recording
1 In Video Live View before recording, double click on the screen to zoom in to 100%. 2 Adjust the Focus manually in the 100% zoom mode. Video Live View before recording video Video Display when recording video f/2.8 30 00:21 f/2.8 30 00:21 www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 123: General Settings Menu
2 The General Settings Menu appears. 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 124: General Settings Wi-Fi
USER GUIDE To Use GENERAL SETTINGS WI-FI Wi-Fi Settings Menu The Wi-Fi mode allows the Hasselblad Phocus Mobile application GENERAL SETTINGS: WI-FI on an Apple iPhone, iPad or iPod to function in the same way as when a camera is tethered to a computer. -
Page 125: General Settings Display
Slide Left or Right to change brightness. Left decreases the brightness and right increases the brightness. Show Preview Select On or Off. On displays a preview of the capture after every exposure. Off displays no preview after every capture. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 126: General Settings Storage
Format CFast? Card. All content will be erased. 2 Select Exit to Exit without formatting by pressing the soft button marked "x" under the Touch All content will be erased! Display. Exit Format See next page for more information. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 127: Format Cfast And Sd Cards
All CFast and SD memory cards should be formatted in the sensor unit before using them the first time. Format SD? Note! Only UDMA/type 4/60MBs (or 400x) cards or better are recommended for H6D use. All content will be erased! Exit Format www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 128: Image And Video Destination
Main Menu. Language Service About 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 129: General Settings Date And Time
Main Menu. Spirit Level Language Date and Time Menu Settings Service Date About 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 130: General Settings Power And Timeouts
Swipe right or press Menu / EXIT button to get back to Main Menu. Power and Timeouts Menu Display Off Select Display Off Settings. Power Off Select Display Power Off Settings. See the following page for a detailed description of the Power and Timeouts Settings. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 131: Set Display Off Mode
RE-ACTIVATE CAMERA FROM DISPLAY OFF/POWER MODE Do any of the following actions: 1 Press the Shutter Release button half way. 2 Press the STOP DOWN button. 3 Click the ON / OFF button. 4 Press the Mirror Up button. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 132: General Settings Spirit Level
Swipe right or press Menu / EXIT button to get back to Main Menu. Camera tilted to the left. Camera aligned horizontally and vertically. Camera tilted to the right. Camera tilted up. Camera aligned vertically. Camera tilted down. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 133: Calibrate Spirit Level
6 Press the Factory settings icon (C). 7 The Factory settings icon (D) is now displayed and the Spirit Level is reset to Calibrate Factory calibration settings. Swipe right or press Menu / EXIT button to get back to Main Menu. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 134: General Settings Language
5 Close the pop up menu by tapping outside the pop up menu. Note! If the sensor unit has been set to a language you do not understand (a rented camera, for example), see Chapter Troubleshooting for a solution. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 135: General Settings Service
3 Select Service. 4 Select Log Data. 5 Press the Save button. 6 Save Log Data saves a log file on the CFast card or on the SD card. 7 Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT (MENU button). www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 136: General Settings Check For Update
About 50%, to enable the Camera to perform a complete Firmware Update. UPDATE H6D FIRMWARE PROCEDURE 1 Download the latest H6D Firmware from www.hasselblad.com. Check for Update Firmware Update 2 Save the Firmware file to the root on GENERAL SETTINGS:... -
Page 137: General Settings About
(can be downloaded from the Hasselblad website). Serial number The serial number is displayed here. Refer to your serial number in case Hasselblad Support need it for problem solving. Licenses Displays the available Licenses. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 138: Grip Display Navigation
B Front Scroll Wheel C WB button D AF button E ISO F MENU and Video button G PLAY and Illumination H ON and OFF button Rear Scroll Wheel Exposure and Flash Compensation button K Exposure mode and Metering mode www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 139: To Adjust Shutter And Aperture On Grip
Rear wheel Quick exposure adjustment of Aperture. In P or Pv mode: Front wheel Aperture and Shutter Speed in combination. Rear wheel Aperture and Shutter Speed in combination. See under Light Metering and Exposure Control/Exposure Method for a complete description. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 140: Grip Display Navigation
1 Press the ISO button to show the ISO menu. 2 Use the Front Scroll Wheel to scroll up and down between Grip Display Manual available ISO numbers. ISO Screen. ISO 400 3 Half-press or click the ISO button once again to leave the displayed. menu. www.hasselblad.com... - Page 141 Mode the Grip displays some essential settings for example Display when in Video White Balance (WB M selected), H.264 selected, ISO (200), Mode. Aperture (f5.6), Shutter Speed (10), Aperture mode (A), battery level, Time (1:21:18) and Memory Card status (SD and CFast inserted). www.hasselblad.com...
- Page 142 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 Centre Weighted. Centre Spot. Spot. www.hasselblad.com...
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Page 143: Viewfinder Display Navigation
Warning triangle LED Exposure compensation Shutter speed setting 95 frames Focus Assist LED setting (+1.3 EV) (1/20 seconds) remaining Note! The LED indicator symbols will only be visible when activated by the camera or a setting. Photo: Ian Lawson www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 144: Viewfinder Display Navigation Overview
P = Program Exposure compensation mode Spot. Pv = Program (variable) Change Exposure by scrolling the Front Wheel (A) up and down. Centre Weighted Change Metering mode by scrolling the Rear Scroll Wheel (B) up Centre Spot or down. Spot www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 145: Viewfinder Display Examples
Press the ISO button to display the ISO Settings Menu. Use the Front or Rear Scroll Wheel to scroll left and right between available ISO numbers. Half-press or press the ISO button once again to leave the menu and save the new value. ISO settings, ISO 400 selected. www.hasselblad.com... - Page 146 Temperature in K can be adjusted with the is possible to set values between 2000 K and 10000 K, in Rear Scroll wheel. steps of hundred K. Leave the WB menu by half-pressing or by pressing the WB button again. www.hasselblad.com...
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Page 148: 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 149: Adjust The Eyepiece
If you normally wear eyeglasses for distance viewing and intend to wear them for camera use then do not remove them for the above procedure. If, on the other hand, you prefer to remove your eyeglasses for camera work, then repeat the above procedure without wearing your eyeglasses. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 150: Change Focusing Screen
If the Screen becomes damp, do not use hot air to dry it. Use a soft cloth on the upper surface only. Seek advice from an Authorized Hasselblad Service Centre if the Screen becomes particularly soiled. Remember that particles or greasy marks on the Screen might impair the viewfinder image but have no effect on the recorded image. -
Page 151: Preview, Histogram And Browsing
Modes. A single tap above the Meta Data toggles overlay information on and off. 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 152: Standard Preview
2 In this Mode you can see an overview of up to 9 captures. 3 If you have more than 9 captures, swipe down at the right side of the Display to scroll through all captures. 4 Select one capture to display information and histogram. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 153: 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 154: 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 155: Browsing
Select Card to Browse On the Touch Display when in 9 View Mode, select the "Folder BROWSE: MEMORY CARDS Up" button in the top left corner, or press the AE-L button when in Browse Mode. Select Card to Browse CFast www.hasselblad.com... - Page 156 Navigate to another folder and then zoom in to reveal its contents if desired. On the Touch Display when in 9 View Mode, select the "Folder Up" button in the top left corner, or press the AE-L button when in Browse Mode. www.hasselblad.com...
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Page 157: Phocus
To Use 5.31 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 158: Phocus And Hasselblad Capture Files
(typically by way of Phocus) to obtain complete development. If developed in Phocus, 3FR files become Hasselblad 3F files – denoted by each file now bearing the suffix “.fff”. If developed by other RAW processors, the 3FR files are not converted to 3F but can be exported directly to TIFF, PSD according to requirements. -
Page 159: 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 160: 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 161: 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 162: 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 163: 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 164: 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 165: Battery
2 Insert the jack plug from the battery charger into the socket on the battery grip (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 166: 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 167: Protective Baseplate
Some larger lenses will require to remove the lens before the baseplate can be removed. ATTACH THE PROTECTIVE BASEPLATE 1 Slip the Protective Base Plate (A) over the camera foot until it stops and the securing catch snaps into place. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 168: Store The Camera
Remove battery from Camera Grip when storing the Camera. Caution! Store the equipment in a dry environment. This will help prevent damage to the equipment. Attach the Protection Cover Lid when the Camera is not in use. www.hasselblad.com... -
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Page 170: Hc Lens Range
USER GUIDE 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 www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 171: 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 172: Optional Accessories
The camera is firmly held in an exact and repeatable position. Two integrated spirit levels make horizontal positioning of the camera easy. The Tripod quick coupling H fits 1/4” and 3/8” tripod threads and has a safety catch. www.hasselblad.com... -
Page 173: 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 174: 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 175: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING... - Page 176 (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...
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Page 177: Error Messages
The camera’s processor has now been reset. Remove battery and reinsert it. If the error message is still displayed, do as follows: 1 Write down the error message. 2 Contact your local Hasselblad dealer. Error message Error message 10000:1. Card Error CFast and SD card error message. -
Page 178: Change Language On Sensor Unit From Unknown Language
3 Navigate to the menu item with a Globe icon (number 7 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 179: Clean The Lens Glass
This can cause damage to the equipment. 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 Centre. 2 Clean the lens glass with a high quality lens cleaning solution on a tissue. -
Page 180: Clean The Sensor Unit Filter
(due to dust or similar). This can cause damage to the 1 Tear at the notch to break seal. equipment. Always contact your local Hasselblad Authorized 2 Remove an E-wipe from the package and fold the tissue to Service Centre. - Page 181 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. They are used for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to represent the image quality produced by a Hasselblad H6D.
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