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  • Page 1 Operations Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    • Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire. Record the serial number in the space provided below. • Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Refer to these numbers if you evr need to call your Hasselblad • Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony dealer regarding this product. battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack.

  • Page 3: Regulatory Information

    The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed. The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity For Customers in Europe Trade Name: HASSELBLAD Model No.: HV Responsible Party: Victor Hasselblad AB Utvecklingsgatan 2, 41756, Göteborg, Address: Sweden This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Hereby, Victor Hasselblad AB, declares that this HV Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
  • Page 4 By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you Notice will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to environment and human health which could otherwise discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural Disposal of Old Electrical &...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Introduction of functions ..................................8 Before use Notes on using your camera ................................10 Checking the supplied items ................................13 Identifying parts ......................................14 Front side ........................................14 Rear side .......................................... 15 Top side ........................................... 17 Sides ..........................................18 Bottom ..........................................
  • Page 7 Table of contents Shooting and viewing images Shooting still images ....................................58 Recording movies ..................................... 59 Playing back images ....................................60 Switching between still images and movies ........................... 60 Deleting images ......................................61 Selecting a shooting mode Selecting a shooting mode ................................62 Functions available for each shooting mode ..........................

  • Page 8: Introduction Of Functions

    Introduction of functions This section introduces some frequently-used shooting functions and characteristic functions. See the pages in parentheses for details. Shooting functions used frequently Exposure compensation (26) You can compensate the exposure to adjust the brightness of the entire screen. Even when the exposure mode is set to M, the exposure can be compensated if the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO]. ISO sensitivity (67)/Multi frame noise reduction (67) You can set the sensitivity to light. The ISO sensitivity can be adjusted between ISO 50 and ISO 25600. When you select (Multi Frame Noise Reduct.), you can select larger ISO numbers than the maximum ISO sensitivity.
  • Page 9 Introduction of functions Creative Style (68) You can select the desired style from among 13 styles. You can also adjust certain factors of the images, such as the exposure, by using the selected style as the base. Hand-held Twilight (69) You can shoot night scenes with less noise and blur without using a tripod. Movie recording with manual adjustments (31) You can adjust the exposure in P, A, S, M mode during movie recording. How to operate or customize the camera Screen information (36) When you look into the viewfinder, the viewfinder mode is activated, and when you take your face away from the viewfinder, the viewing mode returns to the LCD screen mode. You can change the screen mode...

  • Page 10: Notes On Using Your Camera

    Notes on using your camera Screen language Back up recommendation You can select the language displayed on the screen To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always using the menu (page 42). copy (back up) data to other medium. Notes on the LCD screen, electronic viewfinder, Shooting procedure lens, and image sensor This camera has 2 modes for monitoring subjects: • The LCD screen and electronic viewfinder are the LCD screen mode using the LCD screen, and manufactured using extremely high-precision the viewfinder mode using the viewfinder.
  • Page 11 Notes on using your camera the temperature of the camera rises. If the • Discs recorded with HD image quality (high temperature reaches above a certain level, the definition) can be played back only on AVCHD icon appears on the screen and the camera format-compatible devices. DVD-based players turns itself off automatically. If the power is or recorders cannot play back HD image turned off, leave the camera for 10 minutes quality discs, as they are incompatible with the or longer to allow the temperature inside the AVCHD format. Also, DVD-based players or camera to decrease to a safe level.
  • Page 12 Notes on using your camera after the CHARGE lamp has turned off. Notes on shooting with the viewfinder This camera is equipped with an XGA Organic Electro-Luminescence viewfinder with high resolution and high contrast. This viewfinder achieves a wide viewing angle and a long eye relief. This camera is designed to provide an easily viewable viewfinder by appropriately balancing various elements.

  • Page 13: Checking The Supplied Items

    Checking the supplied items Consult your Hasselblad dealer or local authorised Hasselblad service facility if all the accessories are not supplied. The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. • Camera (1) • USB cable (1) • BC-VM10A Battery charger (1) • Shoulder strap (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1)* (not supplied in the U.S.A. and Canada)

  • Page 14: Identifying Parts

    Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Front side AF illuminator (34)/Self-timer lamp Mirror* Shutter button (58) Preview button (26, 38) Power switch (52) Mount Front control dial Custom button (26, 38) Remote sensor Lens release button (51) Lens contacts* Silent multi-controller (28) Mounting index (50) Do not directly touch these parts.

  • Page 15: Rear Side

    Identifying parts Rear side Light sensor MENU button (33) LCD screen (21, 54) Eyepiece cup (57) MOVIE button (38, 59) Viewfinder* For shooting: AF/MF (Auto focus/manual • When you look into the viewfinder, the viewfinder mode is activated, and when you take your face away from the focus) button (26, 37) viewfinder, the viewing mode returns to the LCD screen mode. For viewing: (Enlarge) button (26) Eyepiece sensors (57) For shooting: AEL (AE lock) button (26, Diopter-adjustment dial 37)/SLOW SYNC button (26) • Adjust the diopter-adjustment dial to your eyesight until For viewing: (Image index) button (26) the display appears clearly in the viewfinder.
  • Page 16 Identifying parts For shooting: Fn (Function) button (30, 31) For viewing: (Image rotation) button (26) DISP (Display) button (26) (Smart teleconverter) button (26, 38)/Zoom button (26)/Focus Magnifier button (26) For shooting: AF RANGE button (26) For viewing: (Delete) button (61) When the Fn screen or menu screen is displayed: In-Camera Guide button (26) Access lamp (53) (Playback) button (60) Do not directly touch these parts.

  • Page 17: Top Side

    Multi interface shoe. However, the accessory reaches the front end of the ** For details on compatible accessories of the shoe, the connection is completed. Multi interface shoe, consult your Hasselblad FINDER/LCD button (26) dealer or local authorised Hasselblad service Display panel (25) facility.

  • Page 18: Sides

    Identifying parts Sides Hooks for shoulder strap Speaker DC IN terminal • Attach both ends of the strap onto the camera. •When connecting the AC-PW10AM AC Adaptor (sold separately) to the camera, turn the camera off, then plug the connector of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN terminal on the camera. (Microphone) jack • When an external microphone is connected, the microphone is turned on automatically. If the external microphone is a plug-in-power type, the power of the microphone is supplied by the camera. (Headphones) jack HDMI terminal (USB) terminal (Flash sync) terminal Memory card cover (46)

  • Page 19: Bottom

    Identifying parts Bottom Guide holes for the Vertical Grip • These holes are used when you connect the Vertical Grip (sold separately) to the camera. Be sure to keep dust or debris from getting inside the holes. Connector for the Vertical Grip Connector cover for the Vertical Grip Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods with a screw length of 5.5 mm (7/32 inch) or longer, and attempting to do so may damage the camera. Battery insertion slot (46) Battery cover (46)

  • Page 20: Shoe Adaptor

    Identifying parts Shoe adaptor Remove the Shoe Cap attached to the camera and attach the Shoe adaptor to the camera so that you can attach accessories compatible with a conventional Accessory Shoe (Auto-lock Accessory shoe). Auto-lock Accessory shoe Lock knob Tighten the Lock knob. How to attach the Lock knob Remove the Connector protect cap from the shoe. Loosen the Lock knob and insert the Shoe • Do not force the knob to turn after it locks. • When you attach the Shoe adaptor to the camera, adaptor into the shoe. insert the Shoe adaptor all the way in. • After you remove the Shoe adaptor from the camera, attach the Connector protect cap to the Shoe adaptor for storing the cap.

  • Page 21: List Of Icons On The Screen

    List of icons on the screen List of icons on the LCD screen The status of the LCD screen is set to “for the viewfinder mode (using the viewfinder for monitoring)” in the default settings. Pressing the DISP button changes the screen status to “for the LCD screen mode. ” You can also display the digital level gauge or histogram. For the viewfinder mode In Tele-zoom Cont. Priority AE/P/A/S/M/ In Auto Mode or Scene Selection mode Sweep Panorama mode For the LCD screen mode For playback (Basic information display)
  • Page 22 List of icons on the screen Display Indication Image quality of still images Display Indication (33) Exposure mode (62) Frame rate of movies (35) Image size of movies (35) Register number (62) Remaining battery (48) Scene Recognition icons (62) Flash charge in progress (31) APS-C Size Capture (42) Setting Effect OFF (37) Memory card (46)/Upload No audio recording of movies (42) (39) Wind Noise Reduction (39) SteadyShot/Camera shake warning (34, 35) Remaining number of recordable images GPS triangulating status (41) Aspect ratio of still images (33) Image size of still images (33) SteadyShot error...
  • Page 23 List of icons on the screen Display Indication DISPLAY Indication View Mode (39) White balance (Auto, Preset, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter) (32) Folder - file number Protect (39) DPOF set (39) Remaining battery warning (53) D-Range Optimizer/Auto HDR (32, 69) Creative Style (32, 68)/ Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness DISPLAY Indication Drive mode (31) Picture Effect (32) Flash mode (31)/Red-eye reduction (36) Focus mode (31) Auto Portrait Framing (31) AF area (31) Object tracking (31) Display Indication EV scale Face Detection (31)/Smile Exposure compensation Shutter (31) (26)/Metered Manual Flash compensation (31) Metering mode (31)
  • Page 24 List of icons on the screen Display Indication AE lock (26)/FEL lock (26) GPS information Latitude and longitude display Auto HDR image warning Picture Effect error Histogram Date of recording File number/Number of images in the view mode Display Indication Spot metering area (31) AF area (31) Assist area (64) Digital level gauge Histogram Smart teleconverter (26) Smart Zoom/Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator AF Range Control (30) Tracking focus Audio level (72)

  • Page 25: List Of Icons On The Display Panel

    List of icons on the screen List of icons on the display panel You can adjust the shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, flash compensation, ISO sensitivity, white balance, drive mode and image quality by checking the display panel on the top of the camera. Shutter speed (62)/ Exposure (26)/ Aperture (62) Flash compensation (31) ISO sensitivity (31) White balance (32) Drive mode (31) Image quality (33)

  • Page 26: Functions That Can Be Operated With The Buttons/Dial

    Functions that can be operated with the buttons/dial You can set up or operate various functions with these buttons/dial. For the location of the buttons/dial, see “Identifying parts” (page 14). Selects the drive mode. button Adjusts the white balance. WB button Compensates the exposure. button Adjusts the ISO sensitivity.

  • Page 27: How To Use The Quick Navi Screen

    The functions operated with the buttons/dial How to use the Quick Navi screen Using the Quick Navi screen, you can change settings directly on the recording information display when the screen mode is set to [For viewfinder] (Quick Navi). Press the DISP button to set the screen mode to [For viewfinder]. Press the Fn button to switch to the Quick Navi screen. In Auto Mode or Scene Selection mode In Tele-zoom Cont. Priority AE/P/A/S/M/Sweep Panorama mode Select the desired item with on the multi-selector.

  • Page 28: How To Use The Silent Multi-Controller

    The functions operated with the buttons/dial Functions available on the Quick Navi screen Auto Mode/Scene Selection/Tele-zoom Cont. Priority AE/Select Recording Media/Quality/SteadyShot (for still images)/Drive Mode/Flash Mode/Focus Mode/AF area/Object Tracking/Smile/Face Detect./Metering Mode/White Balance/DRO/Auto HDR/Creative Style/Picture Effect/Auto Port. Framing/Exposure Comp./ Flash Comp./ISO Notes Gray items on the Quick Navi screen are not available. When using Creative Style (page 68), some of the setup tasks can be accomplished only on a designated screen. How to use the silent multi-controller You can set an item without changing the screen using the silent multi-controller. Since the dial is designed to reduce the sound of the dialing operation, you can reduce the sound of the dialing operation during movie recording.
  • Page 29 The functions operated with the buttons/dial Rotate the dial to select the desired setting. Current setting Press the button to execute. To assign other functions to the Silent Multi-Controller Pressing and holding the button opens the screen used for assigning functions to the Silent Multi- Controller.

  • Page 30: Selecting A Function With The Fn (Function) Button

    Selecting a function with the Fn (Function) button This button is used for setting up or executing functions used frequently in shooting, except for functions from the Quick Navi screen. Press the DISP button to set the screen mode to other than [For viewfinder] (page 26). Press the Fn button Select the desired item with on the multi-selector, then press the center to execute. The setup screen appears.

  • Page 31: Functions That Can Be Selected With The Fn (Function) Button

    Functions that can be selected with the Fn (Function) button The functions that can be selected with the Fn button are as follows: Selects the automatic shooting mode. Auto Mode (Intelligent Auto/Superior Auto) Selects an appropriate mode from among the Scene Selection preset settings Scene Selection to suit shooting conditions. (Portrait/Sports Action/Macro/Landscape/Sunset/Night Scene/Hand-held Twilight/Night Portrait) Selects the exposure mode for movie recording to suit your subject or your Movie effect.
  • Page 32 The functions selected with the Fn (Function) button Adjusts the color tone of images. White Balance (Auto WB/Daylight/Shade/Cloudy/Incandescent/Fluor.: Warm White/Fluor.: Cool White/Fluor.: Day White/Fluor.: Daylight/Flash/C.Temp./Filter/Custom 1–3) Compensates for the brightness and contrast automatically. DRO/Auto HDR (Off/D-Range Opt./Auto HDR) Selects your desired image processing. Creative Style (Standard/Vivid/Neutral/Clear/Deep/Light/Portrait/Landscape/Sunset/Night Scene/Autumn leaves/Black & White/Sepia/Style Box1–6) Shoots with the desired effect filter to achieve more impressive expression. Picture Effect (Off/Toy Camera/Pop Color/Posterization/Retro Photo/Soft High- key/Partial Color/High Contrast Mono./Soft Focus/HDR Painting/Rich-tone Mono./Miniature)

  • Page 33: The Functions Selected With The Menu Button

    The functions selected with the MENU button You can set up the basic settings for the camera as a whole or execute functions such as shooting, playback, or other operations. Press the MENU button, then set up the desired item with on the multi-selector, then press the center of the multi-selector. Select a page of the menu Select an item on the menu Still shooting menu Image Size Selects the size of still images. (L/M/S) Selects the aspect ratio for still images.
  • Page 34 The functions selected with the MENU button Sets the AF illuminator, which sheds light on a dark scene to aid focusing. AF Illuminator (Auto/Off) Sets SteadyShot for still image shooting. SteadyShot (On/Off) Selects the focusing speed in autofocus mode. When [Slow] is selected in AF drive speed macro shooting, focusing is easier achieved. (Fast/Slow) Changes the range of reproducible colors. Color Space (sRGB/AdobeRGB) Assigns the desired function to the silent multi-controller for still image Silent Controller shooting. (Focus Mode/AF area/Select AF area/Exposure Comp./ISO/Metering Mode) Exposure step Selects the size of the increment step for shutter speed, aperture, and exposure.
  • Page 35 The functions selected with the MENU button Movie shooting menu Selects the movie file format. File Format (AVCHD/MP4) Selects the quality and size of the recorded movie frame. Record Setting (60i 24M(FX)/50i 24M(FX)/60i 17M(FH)/50i 17M(FH)/60p 28M(PS)/50p 28M(PS)/24p 24M(FX)/25p 24M(FX)/24p 17M(FH)/25p 17M(FH)/1440×1080 12M/VGA 3M) Sets SteadyShot for movie recording. SteadyShot (On/Off) Sets the tracking sensitivity of the autofocus feature for movie recording. AF Tracking Duration (High/Mid/Low) Sets whether or not to automatically adjust the shutter speed to a slower...
  • Page 36 The functions selected with the MENU button Sets the method for switching between the viewfinder and LCD screen. FINDER/LCD Setting (Auto/Manual) Reduces the red-eye phenomenon during flash use. Red Eye Reduction (On/Off) Sets whether shutter can open when lens is not attached. Release w/o Lens (Enable/Disable) Sets whether or not to shoot continuously in Superior Auto mode. S. Auto Cont. (Auto/Off) Shooting Sets whether or not to save all the images that were shot continuously in...
  • Page 37 The functions selected with the MENU button Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color. Peaking Level (High/Mid/Low/Off) Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function. (Red/Yellow/White) Sets whether or not to display the effect of a function on the screen, such as Live View Display the effect of the exposure compensation value. (Setting Effect ON/Setting Effect OFF) Func. of AEL button Assigns the desired function to the AEL button. (Exposure Comp./Drive Mode/Flash Mode/Focus Mode/AF area/Smile/ Face Detect./Auto Port. Framing/ISO/Metering Mode/Flash Comp./White Balance/DRO/Auto HDR/Creative Style/Picture Effect/Image Size/Quality/ AEL hold/AEL toggle/ AEL hold/AEL toggle /FEL Lock hold/FEL Lock toggle/Object Tracking/AF/MF Control Hold/AF/MF Control Toggle/ AF lock/AF On/Aperture Preview/Shot. Result Preview/Focus Magnifier/ Memory) Assigns the desired function to the ISO button.
  • Page 38 The functions selected with the MENU button Assigns the desired function to the custom button. Custom button (Exposure Comp./Drive Mode/Flash Mode/Focus Mode/AF area/Smile/ Face Detect./Auto Port. Framing/ISO/Metering Mode/Flash Comp./White Balance/DRO/Auto HDR/Creative Style/Picture Effect/Image Size/Quality/ AEL hold/AEL toggle/ AEL hold/AEL toggle /FEL Lock hold/FEL Lock toggle/Object Tracking/AF/MF Control Hold/AF/MF Control Toggle/ AF lock/AF On/Aperture Preview/Shot. Result Preview/Focus Magnifier/ Memory) Assigns the desired function to the preview button. Preview Button (Exposure Comp./Drive Mode/Flash Mode/Focus Mode/AF area/Smile/ Face Detect./Auto Port. Framing/ISO/Metering Mode/Flash Comp./White Balance/DRO/Auto HDR/Creative Style/Picture Effect/Image Size/Quality/ AEL hold/AEL toggle/ AEL hold/AEL toggle /FEL Lock hold/FEL Lock toggle/Object Tracking/AF/MF Control Hold/AF/MF Control Toggle/ AF lock/AF On/Aperture Preview/Shot. Result Preview/Focus Magnifier/ Memory) Smart Telecon. Selects the function to be used with the button.
  • Page 39 The functions selected with the MENU button Compensates for the shaded corners of the screen caused by the lens Lens Comp.: Shading attached. (Auto/Off) Lens Comp.: Chro. Reduces the color deviation at the corners of the screen caused by the lens attached. Aber. (Auto/Off) Compensates for distortion on the screen caused by the lens attached. Lens Comp.: Dis- (Auto/Off) tortion Front Curtain Sets whether or not to use the electronic front curtain shutter function.
  • Page 40 The functions selected with the MENU button Select Playback Selects the memory card slot to be used for playback. (Slot 1/Slot 2) Media Copy Duplicates images in a memory card. Sets the volume for movie playback. Volume Settings (0 to 7) Sets how to play back an image recorded in portrait. Playback Display (Auto Rotate/Manual Rotate) Memory Card Tool menu...
  • Page 41 The functions selected with the MENU button Setup menu Sets the default position of the cursor on the menu to the top item or the Menu start last-selected item. (Top/Previous) Sets [Delete] or [Cancel] as the default setting for the delete confirmation Delete confirm. screen. (“Delete” first/“Cancel” first) Displays an explanation of each shooting mode and also allows you to select Mode Dial Guide another shooting mode. (On/Off) Sets the brightness of the LCD screen.
  • Page 42 The functions selected with the MENU button Sets whether to use the upload function of the camera with an Eye-Fi card. Upload Settings* (On/Off) Sets the USB connection method, appropriate to the computer or USB USB Connection device. (Auto/Mass Storage/MTP/PC Remote) Allows the computer to recognize both the memory cards during a USB USB LUN Setting connection. (Multi/Single) Sets whether or not to use the beep sound when the focus is achieved or the Audio signals self-timer is working.

  • Page 43: Using The In-Camera Guide

    Using the In-Camera Guide The AF RANGE button is equipped with both an In- Camera Guide feature and a delete feature. When you press the AF RANGE button on the Fn screen or menu screen, a help guide explaining the currently selected function or setting appears automatically.

  • Page 44: Charging The Battery Pack

    Charging the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NP-FM500H “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (supplied). The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack can be charged even when it has not been fully depleted. It can also be used when it has not been fully charged. The battery pack is discharged little by little without using it. To avoid missing the opportunity to shoot, charge it before use. Insert the battery pack onto the battery charger. Push the battery pack until it clicks.
  • Page 45 Charging the battery pack For the U.S.A and Canada Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket). Light on: Charging Light off: Charge completed Plug Charging time About 175 minutes * When charging a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). * The CHARGE lamp turns off when charging is completed. Charge lamp For countries/regions other than the U.S.A. and Canada Charge lamp To a wall outlet (wall socket)

  • Page 46: Inserting The Battery Pack/Memory Card (Sold Separately)

    Inserting the battery pack/memory card This camera is equipped with 2 memory card slots; SLOT1 can be used with “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media or SD cards, but SLOT2 can be used only with SD cards. While sliding the battery cover open lever, open the cover.
  • Page 47 Inserting the battery pack/memory card Insert a memory card. Memory card slot 2 • With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Memory card slot 2 Ensure the notched corner faces correctly. Close the cover. To select the memory card to be used for recording [Slot 1] is selected in the default settings. Use slot 1 when you do not want to change the setting and intend to use only a single memory card.
  • Page 48 Inserting the battery pack/memory card To check the remaining battery level The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with your camera. The remaining battery time in percent figures is displayed according to the operating conditions of your camera. “Battery exhausted. ” Battery level You cannot shoot High any more pictures.

  • Page 49: Compatible Memory Cards

    Inserting the battery pack/memory card Compatible memory cards The following memory cards are compatible with this camera. However, all memory cards are not guaranteed to work with this camera. Still Movies (Si- Types of memory card Movies In this manual images mult.

  • Page 50: Attaching A Lens

    Attaching a lens Remove the body cap from the camera and the Front lens cap rear lens cap from the rear of the lens. • When changing the lens, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations so as to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camera. •...
  • Page 51 Attaching a lens using the whole screen. • When you want to shoot full-frame images, use a lens designed for a full-frame camera. • When you use a lens for which a tripod socket is provided, attach the lens onto the tripod using the tripod socket provided to help balance the weight of the lens. • When carrying the camera with a lens attached, hold both the camera and the lens firmly. • Do not hold the part of the lens that is extended for the zoom or focus adjustment. To remove the lens Press the lens release button all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops.

  • Page 52: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the date and time When you turn the camera on for the first time or after you initialize the functions, the date/time setup screen appears. Set the power switch to ON to turn the camera on. The screen used for setting date and time appears. •...

  • Page 53: Setting Up The Date/Time Again

    Setting date and time Verify that [Enter] is selected, then press the center of the multi-selector. To cancel the date/time setting operation Press the MENU button. Setting up the date/time again When you turn the camera on for the first time, the date/time setup screen appears automatically. The next time, set up the date and time from the menu. " "...

  • Page 54: Adjusting The Angle Of The Lcd Screen

    Adjusting the angle of the LCD screen Adjust the LCD screen to an easily viewable angle. • Put your finger on the upper-left part of the LCD screen and draw it toward you. • The LCD screen tilts 140 degrees upward and 180 degrees downward. • The LCD screen rotates 180 degrees clockwise and 90 degrees counterclockwise. • When the LCD screen is not used, it is recommended that you close it with the screen side facing to the camera. Note • When the LCD screen is open, the eyepiece sensors may not be able to function in situations involving low-position...

  • Page 55: Shooting A Clear Image Without Camera Shake

    Shooting a clear image without camera shake “Camera shake” refers to unwanted movement of the camera that occurs after the shutter button has been pressed, resulting in a blurred image. To reduce camera shake follow the instructions below. Camera shake warning indicator In situations where the camera may be subject to camera-shake, the (Camera shake warning) indicator flashes. In this case, use a tripod or the flash. (Camera shake warning) indicator Note • The camera shake warning indicator does not appear in the following situations: - The exposure mode is set to M/S, or during movie recording. - When the viewing mode is set to [No Disp. Info.], [Level], or [Histogram]. Using the SteadyShot function The SteadyShot function is available with this camera to reduce camera shake. The SteadyShot function can be set separately for still image shooting and for movie recording.

  • Page 56: Holding The Camera Properly

    Shooting a clear image without camera shake Notes • The SteadyShot function may not work optimally when the power has just been turned on, right after you point the camera towards a subject, or when the shutter button has been pressed all the way down without stopping halfway. • When using a tripod, deactivate the SteadyShot function because there is a potential for malfunction of the SteadyShot function. Holding the camera properly Stabilize your upper body and take a position that keeps the camera from moving. In viewfinder mode In viewfinder mode In LCD screen mode (vertical position)

  • Page 57: Removing The Eyepiece Cup

    Removing the Eyepiece cup When attaching the FDA-A1AM Angle Finder (sold separately) to the camera, remove the Eyepiece cup. Carefully slide the Eyepiece cup off by pushing on each side of the Eyepiece cup. • Put your fingers under the Eyepiece cup, and slide it upward. Note • When an FDA-A1AM Angle Finder (sold separately) is attached to the camera, switch the display between the viewfinder and the LCD screen by setting [FINDER/LCD Setting] in the Custom menu to [Manual] and pressing the FINDER/LCD button. Setting [Eye-Start AF] to [Off] is recommended because the eyepiece sensors located below the viewfinder may be activated.

  • Page 58: Shooting Still Images

    Shooting still images The “Auto Mode” allows you to easily shoot any subject under any conditions because the camera makes appropriate judgments on the situation to adjust the settings Set the mode dial to (Auto Mode). • Rotate the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock button on the center of the mode dial. Hold the camera, monitoring your shot with the viewfinder. AF area When using a zoom lens, turn the zoom ring, then decide on your shot.

  • Page 59: Recording Movies

    Recording movies Press the MOVIE button to start recording. Movie button • Movie recording can be started from any exposure mode. • The camera continues to adjust the focus using [Continuous AF] when it is in autofocus mode. • The shutter speed and aperture are adjusted automatically. If you want to set them to particular values, set them after the mode dial is set to (Movie) (page 62). Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording.

  • Page 60: Playing Back Images

    Playing back images Press the button. button Select an image with on the multi-selector. • To play back movies, press the center of the multi-selector. Multi-selector/Rear control dial operation/ During movie playback DISP button To pause/resume To fast-forward To fast-rewind To slow-forward Rotate the rear control dial to the right during pause.

  • Page 61: Deleting Images

    Deleting images Prior to deleting the image, be sure to make a copy or decide whether you no longer wish to keep the image or not. Make a copy of any images you may want to keep before deleting them from the camera Display the image you want to delete and press the button.

  • Page 62: Selecting A Shooting Mode

    Selecting a shooting mode Rotate the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock button on the center of the mode dial. The following shooting modes are provided with the camera: Allows you to easily shoot any subject under any conditions because the camera makes appropriate (Auto Mode) judgements on the situation to adjust the settings. Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the (Program Auto) aperture value). The other settings can be adjusted manually. Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually using the front or rear control dial. (Aperture Priority) Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually using the front or rear control dial.

  • Page 63: Functions Available For Each Shooting Mode

    Functions available for each shooting mode The functions you can use depend on the selected shooting mode. In the table below,  indicates the function available. – indicates the function not available. The functions you cannot use are displayed in gray on the screen. Auto Exposure Cont. Face De- Smile Self-tim- Port.

  • Page 64: Using The Various Functions Of The Camera Thoughtfully

    Set [Focus mode] to [Depth Map assist Continuous AF] with the Fn button. Assist area After the camera focuses on the subject using the 19 AF areas, the camera continues to focus on the subject. An assist area is displayed only when a compatible lens is attached to the camera. For details on compatible lenses, visit www.hasselblad.com, or consult your Hasselblad dealer or local authorised Hasselblad service facility.

  • Page 65: Af Range Control

    Using the various functions of the camera thoughtfully AF Range Control You can restrict the autofocus range. This function allows the camera to focus on a subject without interference from objects in the back-ground and fore-ground. Set the maximum shooting distance with the front control dial and set the minimum shooting distance with the rear control dial. Press the AF RANGE button so that the AF RANGE screen apears Press the AF RANGE button again to lock the distance The AF area and assist area that overlap with the subject located within the AF range you set turn to yellow. An assist area is displayed only when a compatible lens is attached to the camera.

  • Page 66: Movie Recording With A Positive Approach To Audio

    Using the various functions of the camera thoughtfully Movie recording with a positive approach to audio In addition to full HD quality movie settings, the following items can be set: [Audio Rec Level], [Audio Level Display] and [Audio Output Timing]. Set the mode dial to (Movie) Headphones jack When headphones are used, you can set the echo compensation using [Audio Output Timing]. MENU button " Press the MOVIE button to start or stop recording.

  • Page 67: Iso Sensitivity/Multi Frame Noise Reduction

    Using the various functions of the camera thoughtfully ISO sensitivity/Multi frame noise reduction The ISO sensitivity can be set to AUTO, or be adjusted between ISO 50 and ISO 25600. When [AUTO] is selected, you can change the range of the AUTO setting that is automatically set with [ISO AUTO Maximum] or [ISO AUTO Minimum]. Press the ISO button Select the desired setting with on the multi-selector. When you select (Multi Frame Noise Reduct.), you can select larger ISO numbers than the maximum ISO sensitivity. The camera shoots continuous multiple images automatically, combines the images, reduces the noise, and records 1 image. The image recorded is comprised of one image combined from those taken.

  • Page 68: Creative Style

    Using the various functions of the camera thoughtfully Creative Style You can select the style to be used to perform image processing from among 13 styles, and you can also adjust the contrast, saturation, and sharpness for each Creative Style. Select [Creative Style] with the Fn button. Select the desired Creative Style or the style box with on the multiselector. Creative Style item (13 types) Style box You can fine-tune the setting from the original setting and save the adjusted setting.

  • Page 69: Hand-Held Twilight

    Using the various functions of the camera thoughtfully Hand-held Twilight You can shoot night scenes with less noise and blur without using a tripod. A burst of shots is taken, and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur, camera shake, and noise. Set the mode dial to " Fn button [Scene Selection] " [Hand-held Twilight] DRO/Auto HDR Using the DRO/Auto HDR function, you can capture various gradations of the contrast of images. DRO: By dividing the image into small areas, the camera analyses the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background, producing the image with the optimal brightness and gradation. Auto HDR: Shoots 3 images with different exposures, and then overlays the correctly exposed image, the bright areas of an under exposed image and the dark areas of an over exposed image to create an image with rich gradation. Playback functions Select [DRO/Auto HDR] with the Fn button. Select the desired setting with on the multi-selector.
  • Page 70 Using the various functions of the camera thoughtfully Convenient functions for playback are as follows: Magnifies or demagnifies images Image index screen Pressing the DISP button changes the screen from the 9-image screen to the 4- image screen. Deletes unnecessary images. Changes to the playback screen. Rotates the image counterclockwise. Pressing the center of the multiselector rotates the image counterclockwise.

  • Page 71: Using The Software

    Using the software The Following applications are available to download from the supplied CD-ROM. • “Image Data Converter” • “PlayMemories Home” • “Remote Camera Control” For detailed notes on installation, also see pages 74, 75. Using “Image Data Converter” With “Image Data Converter” you can do things such as the following: • Open and edit images recorded in RAW format with various corrections, such as tone curve, and sharpness. • Adjust images with white balance, exposure, and creative style, etc. • Save the images displayed and edited on a computer. You can either save the image as RAW format or save it in the general file format. • Display and compare RAW/JPEG images recorded with this camera. • Rate the images on a scale of 5. • Set color labels. To use “Image Data Converter, ” refer to Help. "...
  • Page 72 Using the software computers, use the appropriate application software supplied with the Mac computer. • Movies recorded with the [60p 28M(PS)]/[50p 28M(PS)], [60i 24M(FX)]/[50i 24M(FX)] or [24p 24M(FX)]/[25p 24M(FX)] setting in [Record Setting] are converted by “PlayMemories Home” in order to create an AVCHD recording disc. This conversion can take a long time. Also, you cannot create a disc with the original image quality. If you want to keep the original image quality, you must store your movies on a Blu-ray disc. To use “PlayMemories Home, ” refer to “PlayMemories Home Help Guide. ” " Double-click the shortcut of (PlayMemories Home Help Guide) on the desktop. Or, click [Start] [All " " Programs] [PlayMemories Home] [PlayMemories Home Help Guide]. Using “Remote Camera Control” Connect the camera to your computer. With “Remote Camera Control” you can: • Set up the camera or record an image from the computer. • Record an image directly to the computer.
  • Page 73 Using the software “PlayMemories Home” CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (For playing/editing the High Definition movies: Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster/Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz or faster (AVC HD (FX/FH)), Intel Core 2 Duo 2.40 GHz or faster (AVC HD (PS))) Memory: Windows XP 512MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended), Windows Vista/Windows 7 1 GB or more Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation-approximately 500 MB Display: Screen resolution-1024 × 768 dots or more CPU/Memory: Pentium 4 or faster/1 GB or more “Image Data Converter Display: 1024 × 768 dots or more Ver.4”/“Remote Camera Control Ver.3” * 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver.2.0 or later is required to use the function for creating discs. ** Starter (Edition) is not supported. Recommended computer environment (Mac) The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software and importing images via a USB connection.
  • Page 74 Using the software Installing “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) Log on as Administrator. Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears. " If it does not appear, double-click [Computer] (For Windows XP: [My Computer]) [Start. • exe]. If the AutoPlay screen appears, select “Start.exe” and follow the instructions that appear on the • screen to proceed with the installation. Choose your language.
  • Page 75 Using the software Installing “Image Data Converter” (Mac - English version) Insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. Choose your language. Open the “Image Data Converter” folder. Double - click on the “IDC.dmg” file and follow the instructions on screen Installing “Image Data Converter”...

  • Page 76: Learning More About The Camera (Handbook)

    Learning more about the camera (Handbook) The Handbook (English), which explains how to use the camera in detail, is included on the CD-ROM (supplied). Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. Other languages are available for download from www.hasselblad.com For Windows users Turn on your computer, and insert the HV CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. If it doesn’t appear, double-click [Computer] (for Windows XP: [My Computer]) -> Start.exe If the autoplay screen appears, select “Start.exe” Choose your language Choose “Handbook” Choose “Open Handbook”...

  • Page 77: Checking The Number Of Recordable Images/Recording Time

    Checking the number of recordable images/ recording time Once you insert a memory card into the camera and set the power switch to ON, the number of images that can be recorded (should you continue to shoot using the current settings) is displayed on the screen. Notes • When “0” (the number of recordable images) flashes in yellow, the memory card is full. Replace the memory card with another one, or delete images in the current memory card (pages 39, 61). • When “NO CARD” (the number of recordable images) flashes in yellow, it means no memory card has been inserted. Insert a memory card. The number of images that can be recorded on a memory card The table shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded on a memory card formatted with this camera.
  • Page 78 Checking the number of recordable images/recording time The number of images that can be recorded using a battery pack The approximate number of images that can be recorded is as follows when you use the camera with the battery pack (supplied) at full capacity. Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated depending on the conditions of use. Approx. 500 images LCD monitor mode Approx.
  • Page 79 Checking the number of recordable images/recording time A memory card formatted with the camera (h (hour), m (minute)) Capacity 16GB 32GB 64GB Record Setting 60i 24M(FX)/50i 10 m 20 m 40 m 1 h 30 m 24M(FX) 60i 17M(FH)/50i 10 m 30 m 4 h 5 m 8 h 15 m 17M(FH) 60p 28M(PS)/50p 15 m 35 m 1 h 15 m 2 h 30 m 5 h 5 m 28M(PS)
  • Page 80 Checking the number of recordable images/recording time • The duration of time available for movie recording is as follows when the camera starts recording after the power of the camera has been turned off for a while. (The following values indicate the continuous time from when the camera starts recording until the camera stops recording.) Continuous recording time Ambient temperature for movies 20°C (68°F) About 29 minutes 30°C (86°F) About 29 minutes 40°C (104°F) About 29 minutes • The duration of time available for movie recording varies with the temperature or condition of the camera before you start recording. If you frequently recompose or shoot images after the power is turned on, the temperature inside the camera rises and the recording time available is shorter than the values indicated in the table above.

  • Page 81: Specifications

    Specifications Camera [System] Camera Type Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera Lens A-mount lens* When a DT lens is attached, the APS-C size is automatically selected. [Image sensor] Image format 35 mm full-frame (35.8 mm×23.9 mm) CMOS image sensor Total pixel number of image sensor Approx. 24 700 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx. 24 300 000 pixels [SteadyShot] For still images System: Image sensor-shift mechanism Effect: Approx. 2.5 EV to 4.5 EV in shutter speed (depending on shooting conditions and the attached lens) For movies System: Electronic [Anti-Dust] System Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and image sensor-shift mechanism [Auto focus system] System TTL phase-detection system, 19 points (11 points cross type) and 102 assist points* *The AF assist function can be used only with compatible lenses. Sensitivity Range –1 EV to 18 EV (at ISO 100 equivalent) AF illuminator Approx. 1 m to 7 m (3.3 feet to 23 feet) [Electronic viewfinder] Type Electronic viewfinder Screen size 1.3 cm (0.5 type) Total number of dots 2 359 296 dots...

  • Page 82: Recording Format

    Specifications Multi frame noise reduction: AUTO/ISO 100 to 51 200 Exposure compensation ±5.0 EV (switchable between 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps) [Shutter] Type Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type Speed range Still images: 1/8 000 second to 30 seconds, bulb Movies: 1/8 000 second to 1/4 second (1/3 step) 1080 60i-compatible device up to 1/60 in AUTO mode (up to 1/30 in Auto slow shutter mode) 1080 50i-compatible device up to 1/50 in AUTO mode (up to 1/25 in Auto slow shutter mode) Flash sync speed 1/250 second [Continuous shooting] Continuous shooting speed Tele-zoom Cont. Priority AE: Approx. maximum 10 images per second/ : Approx. maximum 6 images per second/ : Approx. maximum 2.5 images per second The speed of continuous shooting is estimated using our criteria. The speed of continuous shooting is slower, depending on shooting conditions. The maximum number of continuous shots (when using “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media) In Tele-zoom Cont. Priority AE mode (approx. maximum 10 images per second) Extra fine: 18 images/Fine: 22 images/Standard: 24 images...
  • Page 83 Specifications [Input/output terminals] miniB, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) HDMI HDMI minijack (Microphone) Terminal 3.5 mm Stereo minijack (Headphones) Terminal 3.5 mm Stereo minijack REMOTE Terminal [Power, general] Used battery pack Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM500H Power consumption (during shooting) When using the viewfinder: Approx. 4.2 W When using the LCD screen: Approx. 3.6 W (With the HF2470Z lens attached, for shooting still images) [Others] Microphone Stereo Speaker Monaural Exif Print Compatible PRINT Image Matching III Compatible DPOF...
  • Page 84 Specifications Minimum 11.5 Wh (1 600 mAh) Maximum dimensions Approx. 38.2 mm × 20.5 mm × 55.6 mm (1 9/16 inches × 13/16 inches × 2 1/4 inches) (W/H/D) Mass Approx. 78 g (2.8 oz) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. On image data compatibility • This camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Playback of images recorded with your camera on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your camera are not guaranteed.
  • Page 85 Specifications • Eye-Fi is a trademark of Eye-Fi Inc. Trademarks • MultiMediaCard is a trademark of • is a trademark of Victor Hasselblad AB. MultiMediaCard Association. • “Memory Stick, ” , “Memory Stick PRO, ” • “ ” and “PlayStation” are registered , “Memory Stick Duo, ” trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment , “Memory Stick PRO Duo, ” Inc. , “Memory Stick PRO-HG • Adobe is a registered trademark or a trademark Duo, ” , “Memory Stick of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United Micro, ” “MagicGate, ” and States and/or other countries. trademarks of Sony Corporation.

  • Page 86: Index

    Index Audio Recording ....... 35 Audio signals ........42 AUTO..........58 A ............62 Auto HDR ......... 69 ADI flash ........... 33 Auto Mode ........62 Adobe RGB ........34 Auto Port. Framing ......31 AE Lock ..........26 Auto Review ........36 AEL ...........
  • Page 87 Index Creative Style ........68 Enlarged image ......... 26 Ctrl dial setup ........38 Exp.comp.set ........38 CTRL FOR HDMI ......41 Exposure compensation ....38 Custom (White balance) ....32 Exposure mode ........62 Custom button ........38 Exposure step ........34 Extra fine ...........
  • Page 88 Index (White balance) ......32 Incandescent (White balance) ... 32 Fluor.: Warm White Initialize ..........42 (White balance) ......32 Install ........... 74, 75 Fn ..........30, 31 Intelligent Auto ......... 31 Focus Hold ........38 ISO Button ........37, 67 Focus Hold Button ......
  • Page 89 Index Miniature ........... 32 Pop Color .......... 32 Mode Dial Guide ....... 41 Portrait ..........31 Movie ..........59 Posterization ........32 MOVIE Button......38, 59 Power Save ........41 Movie recording ........ 59 Power Saving Start Time ....41 MP4 ...........
  • Page 90 Index Rich-tone Mono........ 32 Software ..........71 Rotate .......... 26, 70 Specifications ........81 Specify Printing ........ 39 Sports Action ........31 S ............68 Spot (AF area) ........31 S. Auto Cont. Shooting ..... 36 Spot (Metering Mode) ....... 31 S.
  • Page 91 Wide (AF area) ........31 Wind Noise Reduct......35 Wireless (Flash Mode) ...... 31 Zone (AF area) ........31 Zoom ........... 26, 58 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at www.hasselblad.com...
  • Page 92 Victor Hasselblad AB www.hasselblad.com/hv...

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