Hasselblad CF DIGITAL CAMERA BACK RANGE User Manual page 4

We have developed a new Hasselblad raw file format called 3F RAW (3FR) to help implement our new unique
color system. The new 3FR file format is designed to ensure that images captured on Hasselblad digital prod-
ucts are quickly, effectively and safely stored on the available media (CF card, ImageBank-II, etc). The file for-
mat includes lossless image compression, which reduces the required storage space by 33%. Combined with
the architecture of the Hasselblad backs, this allows you to capture up to 35 shots per minute.
The 3FR file defines the colors in the Hasselblad RBG color space with its out-of-the-box quality, and used in
FlexColor it removes both the need for experimenting with different color profiles to obtain optimal colors and
the need for selective color corrections.
DNG File Format
3FR files can be converted directly into Adobe's raw image format DNG ('Digital NeGative'), bringing this new
technology standard to the professional photographer for the first time. The DNG file format enables raw,
compressed image files to be opened directly in Adobe Photoshop. This enables photographers to operate
quickly and efficiently, reducing the 'downtime' taken to process image data and enabling final images to
reach the customer more quickly. Hasselblad image files carry a full set of metadata, including capture condi-
tions, keywords and copyright, facilitating work with image asset management solutions. For specialist com-
mercial photographers, the full productivity and creative freedom offered by Hasselblad's FlexColor workflow
software is also available when importing the DNG file.
Capable of working with multiple cameras
Hasselblad CF digital backs can be attached to most of the professional medium-format SLR and large-for-
mat view cameras on the market with a simple 4-screw attached adapter plate, enabling you to bring digital
capture to your favorite cameras and lenses with one convenient digital back.
Instant Approval Architecture
Limitless digital image capture loses some of its potential if the photographer cannot quickly review and select
the best images to present to the client. Building on the success of its Audio Exposure Feedback technology,
Hasselblad has created Instant Approval Architecture (IAA), an enhanced set of feedback tools, designed to
liberate the photographer to focus on the shoot rather than the selection process. IAA triggers audible and
visual signals for each image captured, notifying the photographer immediately of its classification status.
The information is recorded both in the file and in the file name, providing a quick and easy way to classify
and select images, in the field or in the lab. CF backs are fully integrated with the Hasselblad Instant Approval
Architecture, bringing automated image classification into your digital workflow from the split second of cap-
ture. IAA is a Hasselblad trademark and Hasselblad has a patent pending on the invention. Large enhanced
OLED displays on the new Hasselblad products provide a realistic, high quality and perfect contrast image
view, even in bright sunlight, to allow instant on-site image approval.
FlexColor workflow
FlexColor offers an image processing workflow with the highest degree of control for the studio photographer.
In tethered operation, tools like overlay masking help bring productivity to advanced set composition. The lat-
est FlexColor version allows the photographer to manipulate color temperature and compare image details
across multiple images for precise image selection. FlexColor processes the raw 3FR files generated by the
Hasselblad CF backs. FlexColor runs natively on both Macintosh and Windows computers and is licensed to
allow you to provide free copies for all your co-workers and production partners.
Three modes of operation and storage
Optimum portability and image storage are critical for the professional photographer. The Hasselblad CF
offers a choice of storage devices: portable CF cards, the flexible ImageBank-II or a computer hard drive with
extended, special capture controls. With these three operating and storage options, you are able to select a
mode to suit the nature of the work in hand, whether in the studio or on location.
"Instant" user interface
The CF backs are operated via an easy-to-use user interface, utilizing a series of "instant" one-button-click
operations including instant capture, instant browse, instant approval, instant zoom, and instant image info.
All in all, the Hasselblad CF line of digital backs provides the discerning photographer the optimum in freedom
for professional level digital capture, so remember —
The supreme Hasselblad potential is there, it's up to you to exploit it!
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