Hasselblad XPAN II User Manual page 2

Thank you for choosing a Hasselblad XPan II. This camera incorporates an innovative dual format
facility providing a 24x65 mm format – full panorama – as well as a conventional 24x36 mm
format on the same film. This means you can have all the convenience and advantages of the 35
mm format but can produce an image with one side wider than the 6x6 cm format. Put simply
– medium-format panorama quality from a 35 mm camera while still providing the option of
the conventional format!
It follows on in the well-established Hasselblad tradition of superb craftsmanship founded
on intensive development which has helped create the world famous name.The quality and
reliability of Hasselblad equipment was clearly witnessed when it was chosen by NASA for the
lunar missions.
The Hasselblad XPan II is a feature-packed and highly professional tool. It includes both auto-
matic facilities and total manual override for complete control to suit all situations and working
methods. Auto exposure, auto bracketing, coupled rangefinder and pre-wind are just some of the
advantageous features.
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– a new way of seeing
The camera body is robustly built from aluminium and titanium for the long working-life
expected from such a camera. The interchangeable Hasselblad lenses are made to the most
exacting standards producing excellent coverage and 'razor' sharpness for top quality images.
Digital technology controls a host of functions making camera use simplicity itself so you can
concentrate more on composition and image making.
This instruction manual describes in detail how to operate your XPan II, so please read it carefully.
If you have a query please do not hesitate to contact your dealer – we want you to be 100%
satisfied! Your dealer can also provide you with the latest in news and technical developments
from Hasselblad. A quarterly magazine – FORUM – is published with the emphasis on photo-
graphic imagery featuring photographers from all over the world to provide you with inspiration!
XPan images now regularly appear. Our internet site – www.hasselblad.com – is a source of
general and technical information concerning Hasselblad products. You can also e-mail us
– info@hasselblad.se – for further inquiries.
We are sure you have made a wise choice with this exciting camera. Hasselblad have provided
the possibility, its now up to you to create the images.
We wish you good luck and look forward to seeing the results!
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