Computer System Requirements - Hasselblad 503CW User Manual

Computer system requirements

Final image-storage and correction requires a certain minimum standard regarding com-
puter capabilities. Large images will require a high-performance computer with plenty of
memory, advanced graphics capabilities and a recent operating system. In most cases, you
will want your computer to include a FireWire 800/400 connector, which will enable you to
load images directly from the camera. To load images stored on the removable compact-
flash card, you could instead use a compact-flash card reader, but we still recommend
FireWire for maximum flexibility.
If you want to power the 503CWD / CFV from a PC laptop (as opposed to a Macintosh laptop),
you must ensure that the FireWire port on the computer is capable of supplying power.
The 503CWD and CFV save images as 3FR files which are Hasselblad raw digital-camera
capture standards. From Phocus, you can optimize and then export the files to 3F, DNG, TIFF,
PSD, JPEG formats etc. The 503CWD and CFV include the Hasselblad Phocus image-capture
and editing application. Native versions of Phocus are provided for both Macintosh and
Windows platforms. Please see the Phocus Read Me files for complete system requirements.
Warnings and restrictions
• Keep the 503CWD or CFV (and all computer equipment) away from moisture wherever
possible. If your camera becomes wet, disconnect from power and allow it to dry before
attempting to operate again.
• Always take great care when you remove the CFV for cleaning–the exposed glass filter
that covers the CCD sensor is vulnerable to damage.
• Keep all cables connected to or from your camera and computer out of the way where
they will not be tripped over.
• Never cover the ventilation openings on the 503CWD or CFV when they are running.
Regarding the FireWire connection:
• All recent Macintosh computers are compatible, both
desktops and laptops.
• Most recent desktop PC computers are compatible.
• Most laptop PC computers are NOT compatible (but
can be modified in many cases).
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