Hasselblad FLEXTIGHT X1 User Manual page 176

Part 2: FlexColor for Cameras
Using Reproduction Mode
During standard operation (when not using reproduction mode), colors are mapped in
a way that is most appropriate for everyday photography. An important feature of this
processing is its emphasis on reproducing pleasing skin tones for all types of skin. The
result still provides extremely accurate color reproduction, but also more attractive
skin tones. In addition, a film curve is applied to provide correct exposures with the
current ISO setting.
When using reproduction mode, however, color reproduction is perfectly linear,
which provides the most accurate and mathematically correct color reproduction
possible. Images will have lower contrast and the sensitivity drops by about one third
of an f-stop. Therefore, if you want to use reproduction mode, we advise that you
capture with it already turned on rather than capturing in normal mode and then
switching during postproduction. It is possible to switch later, but you will have less
control over highlight exposure and might risk a loss of detail in these areas.
Note that when you use reproduction mode, the linear film curve means that it is extra
important to use the correct exposure. To avoid loosing highlight information, we
recommend exposing for the whites instead of the midtones.
Reproduction mode is not available when scanning or editing scanned images.
To set FlexColor to reproduction mode, open the window (e.g., by
Color Correction
selecting from the menu bar) and mark the
Window > Color Correction
check box.
Reproduction mode
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