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So, just when you think things can’t get much better, achieve the Hasselblad star quality. they do. And the A6D is that model - all the good things from before and then some! The A6D has been designed to corporate the latest technology available.
A6D User Manual CAMERA USER INTERFACE For general operation of the user interface using the touch screen, please refer to the full H6D user manual which can be downloaded from www. Hasselblad.com FIRMWARE UPDATES If you have registered your camera you should automatically receive e-mail informing you of the latest developments.
This can cause damage to the equipment. Always contact Caution! your local Hasselblad Authorized Service Centre. Keep camera and equipment away from moisture. If your camera becomes Caution! wet, disconnect from electric power and let camera dry before further use.
GSD vs altitude ..............22 Physical Dimensions ............23 Accessories ..............27 ■ GETTING STARTED ............10 FCC Class A Notice for A6D-100 ........28 Mounting the lens ............11 Battery Warning..............28 Attaching the lens shield ........... 11 Index ................29 Attaching the adapter plate ..........
A6D User Manual PARTS AND COMPONENTS – OVERVIEW Control connector B Control connector A DC Power connector Storage Media cover Lens mount locking bolt Cover for External Connections Menu button Soft button Select button Display button Browse button Lens release button...
A6D User Manual A6D LENS RANGE All 9 focal lengths below are available in aerial versions with secure locking mounts to minimise vibration, flexing and ensuring the image plane and sensor stay parallel at all times. These units ship with focus fixed at infinity and firmware to close the shutter and aperture to their working positions when power is applied to the camera.
Insert the supplied 2.5mm Allen key into the bolt and rotate clockwise half a turn to engage the lens mount lock. The A6D lens mount contains a locking mechanism that securely holds the lens in place with an even pressure all around the barrel.
ATTACHING THE ADAPTER PLATE POWER CONNECTION To attach the A6D camera unit to an existing OEM camera mount The A6D camera unit is equipped with three LEMO connectors. The grey point you will need the adapter plate (P1). This plate is attached connector is the DC power connector.
A6D User Manual ATTACHING THE USB CABLE LOCK Insert the cable through the lock part and insert the cable into to the USB port. Attach the lock part and tighten the screws using the supplied 1.5mm Allen key. Note that it needs to be oriented correctly to fit.
A6D User Manual CAMERA MAINTENANCE CLEANING SENSOR UNIT & IR GLASS If you see dark or colored spots or lines in your images, then you may need to clean the outer surface of the sensor unit’s infrared (IR) filter. In most...
A6D User Manual LEMO CONNECTOR SIGNAL INFORMATION CONTROL CONNECTOR A & B POWER CONNECTOR The below table shows the connectors pin numbers, signal names and signal direction in the control connector. Voltage Limit Connect Control Characteristics Symbol Value Unit (DC)
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A6D User Manual VOLTAGE LIMIT The electrical definition of signal type “OC” will be according to the limits The VSYS+ signal will conform to the following voltage requirements: specified below: Characteristics Symbol Value Unit (AC) Characteristics Symbol Value Unit (DC)
A6D User Manual ELECTRICAL TIMINGS The electrical timing when using EXPOSE signal as mid exposure indicator: TRIG TRIG CENTRE OF EXPOSURE EXPOSE BUSY BUSY...
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A6D User Manual The electrical timing when using EXPOSE signal as full indicator: TRIG TRIG START EXPOSE BUSY BUSY...
A6D User Manual COVERAGE COVERAGE VS ALTITUDE GSD VS ALTITUDE The diagram below shows the ground coverage for the width of the image as The diagram below shows the Ground Sample Distance as a function of a function of altitude.
A6D User Manual PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS (26.0) (123,8)
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A6D User Manual PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS 3x 1/4” UNC (ISO 1222) 3x 3/8” UNC (6x Ø5.2) (ISO 1222) (14.0) (14.0) (14.0) (14.0) (10.0) (30.0) (10.0) (30.0)
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A6D User Manual PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS (Ø 107.0 ) Outer diameter of lens tube for HCD24, HCD28, HC35 and HC300 (Ø 98.0 ) Outer diameter of lens tube for HC50, HC80, HC100, HC150 and HC210 (83.0) (90.0) (100.0)
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A6D User Manual PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS Total Length (See table below) Lens Tube Diameter Total Length Requires Adapter HCD24 107 mm 221.0 mm HCD28 107 mm 221.0 mm HC35 107 mm 247.5 mm HC50-II 98 mm 248.0 mm HC80 98 mm 205.0 mm...
A6D User Manual ACCESSORIES The following accessories are available for the A6D: Item Description Item Number Control Cable 3014532 Power Cable 3012425 Multi Sync Cable 3014533 Hand Release Cable 3014534 USB3 Cable, Type C - Type A, 2 m 3054177...
FCC NOTICE FCC CLASS A NOTICE FOR A6D-100C This A6D-1000 has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
A6D User Manual INDEX Accessories ........28 FCC Class A Notice for A6D-100c ..28 Parts and Components ..... 8 Technical Specification ....17 Adapter plate ......... 12 File Format ........17 Physical Dimensions ..23, 24, 25, 26 Tethered Operation ......17 Approval ........
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