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- Page 1 User Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
C O N T E N T S Introduction Advanced Features Dark slide indicator Dark slide key Par ts & Components General over view of camera menu Film tab holder Self Timer Film holder key Bracketing Function Control & Display Magazine set tings lock Inter val Grip LCD... - Page 3 Hasselblad had its beginnings during the last fifty years of the last millennium. Within twenty years it was present as mankind took the first small step on the moon. Now, Hasselblad has made its own giant leap forwards into the future by developing the H system. It is a new foun- dation on which to build, ensuring the utmost in image-quality, handling and versatility re- sulting from the most reliable and efficient solutions to meet photographers’...
- Page 4 Take your time to learn the intricacies and potentials of the H2F. Go at your own pace and ex- plore the possibilities when you feel ready for the next step. Results will be good from the word go, that’s guaranteed, but when you want to make improvements or work more efficiently per-...
- Page 5 Leave protective covers on as much as possible and avoid touching glass surfaces and inserting fingers into the cam- era body. The H2F has a robust construction and is capable of withstanding fairly rough treatment but nevertheless is a precision instrument and will serve you longer if treated with respect from the beginning.
- Page 6 Parts & Components 1. Flash unit hot-shoe 2. Rubber eyecup 3. Exposure mode and metering method selector button 4. Exposure compensation button 5. Eyepiece adjustment dial 6. Magazine LCD 7. Magazine LCD illumination button 8. Magazine control buttons 9. Magazine settings lock 10.
- Page 7 With your right hand holding the ergonomic grip for security and control, your thumb and fingers have immediate access to all the controls without letting go. The H2F sits comfortably in the palm of your left hand for support but leaves your fingers free for eventual manual focus adjustments.
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Page 8: Function Control
Rapidly accessible menu Interactive display Customizable functions All functions and settings on the H2F camera body are accessed and altered by the control buttons and wheels on and around the grip aided visually by the LCD user-interface. - Page 9 Below is an overview of the primary functions of the control wheels and buttons. Some controls have dual or triple func- tions according to the state of the menu or setting. A full description can be found further on in this manual. Shutter release button Front control wheel Activates camera and releases...
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Page 10: Grip Lcd
Grip LCD Typical camera grip display. (The information in brackets describes this particular example). Focus setting Flash condition indication Drive condition (Autofocus setting, single (No exposure compensation, (Single setting) normal flash synchronisation) shot mode) Shutter speed setting (1/20s) Aperture setting (f/5.6) Film speed rating (160 ISO/ASA) - Page 11 The basic principle behind making changes is that the appropriate button is first pressed to access the menu and then settings altered by way of the control wheels. The appropriate control wheel is designated by arrowheads alongside the setting description. ...
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Page 12: View F Inder Lcd
Viewfinder LCD Typical viewfinder display. Note the LEDs will only be visible when activated (by the camera or a setting). (The information in brackets describes this particular example). Exposure method indication Aperture setting Exposure compensation Metering method setting setting reminder symbol (‘aperture priority’... - Page 13 Menu charts – general The H2F features the advantage of multiple customization of Throughout this manual you will find charts to explain the steps settings. This means that your personal choice of settings, and and procedures required to alter the various settings. These...
- Page 14 Press to illuminate the LCD. Remains active until camera enters standby mode. ON.OFF (PROFILES/ESC) button Press the button for a half second to activate the camera. The H2F start-up logo will ap- pear and then the main screen. After a few seconds (customizable) the camera will enter Standby mode.
- Page 15 Can be reassigned in Custom Settings to another function. Remote release cord port For attaching a remote release cord (electrical). The Hasselblad accessory jack plug socket is protected by a captive rubber plug. STOP DOWN button Press this button to make a visual check of the depth-of-field on the viewfinder screen at the chosen aperture.
- Page 16 There are also two control buttons on the viewfinder, as well as the eyesight cor- rection adjustment wheel: Eyesight correction adjustment wheel The personal eyesight adjustment facility has a diopter range of -4 – +2.5, to suit most users. EV correction adjustment button Press this button to access the EV compensation screen.
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Page 17: Camera Body
Integral ergonomic grip Pixel based LCD user interface The H2F camera body is a robust construction of cast aluminium with a stainless steel shell for extreme durability. The workings of the camera are controlled by silicon technology that provides tre- mendous opportunities for sophisticated operation. -
Page 18: Carr Ying Strap
Removing and attaching the battery holder The H2F requires batteries for all actions. There is no mechanical reserve facility so it advisable to always have a spare set of batteries. -
Page 19: View F Inder Screen
Viewfinder screen 14, 15, 16 The H2F is fitted with a Spherical Acute-Matte D viewfinder screen for extreme brightness, clarity and even illumination. An optional accessory screen with a grid pattern is also available. To change a viewfinder screen, remove the viewfinder to access the viewfinder screen. -
Page 20: View Finder
Viewfinder Multi-mode light metering Full exposure information 100% image 90° viewing angle for eye-line composition Full image for spectacle wearers Integral dioptre adjustment Integral flash unit The 90° viewfinder provides a laterally corrected 100% image at eye-line level. It features a wide-range diopter adjustment to suit most users. -
Page 21: At Taching And Removing The View F Inder
Rubber eye cup Two rubber eye cups are available for the H2F. The one supplied is suitable for users who do not intend to use eyeglasses when photographing. The second shorter eye cup is for those who either prefer to position their eye further from the viewfinder and those who wish to wear eyeglasses. -
Page 22: Lenses
Protective filters (UV / Sky) should also be considered at least when working outdoors in harsh conditions. (See Accessories section for information about the CF Adapter that allows the use of C type lenses from the Hasselblad V-system). -
Page 23: At Taching A Lens
Parts and components A. Lens shade index B. Manual focus ring C. Focusing distance scales D. Depth-of-field scales E. Lens index Attaching a lens 2, 3 Remove the front protective cover on the camera body by depressing the lens release button and keeping it depressed while turning the cover counter-clockwise. -
Page 24: Depth-Of-F Ield Calculation
As well as the conventional view on the focusing screen to ensure a sharp image, the H2F also features LED focus aid appearing as two arrowheads to the right of the viewfinder display (except for lenses with a maximum aperture of f/6.7 or smaller). The arrow-... -
Page 25: Cf Adapter
CF Adapter The CF adapter is an optional accessory that allows virtually all C type lenses from the V-system to be used on H-system camera bodies. This automatically expands the potential lens range for H cameras by more than a dozen different focal lengths. The auto- matic focusing system in the H camera can be used as a guide for manual focus setting. -
Page 26: Film Magazines
Film Magazines Automatic 120/220 compatibility Automatic wind on / wind off Automatic film advance LCD information panel Integral dark slide Customizable data imprinting Illuminated LCD Barcode recognition Count-up or count-down film frame reminder choice The film magazine is a sophisticated semi-independent unit within the modular system. -
Page 27: Lcd Panel
F G H Parts and components A. LCD panel G. Darkslide key B. LCD illumination button H. Darkslide indicator C. Change up button I. Film tab holder D. Change down button J. Film holder key E. Function selector K. Magazine settings lock F. -
Page 28: Film Plane Index
Function selector Selects the four functions that can be changed on the magazine. The functions are on a menu loop so that repeated pressing of the selector button will successively access all functions in turn. After a time-out of five seconds of non-activity, the display returns to the main screen. -
Page 29: Bat Ter Y Replacement
Operation Battery The magazine uses a battery to retain information and settings when unattached from the camera. When attached to the camera body, the magazine takes its power requirements from the camera batteries. The magazine battery will normally be effective for 1-2 years depending on use (off camera illumination, for example). -
Page 30: Magazine Set Tings
Magazine settings Press the function selector ( button ) repeatedly to successively access: Film speed (ISO / Bar Code) Film length (120/220/ Number of frames) Data (on/off ) Frame counter (count down / count up) Low-battery warning symbol Film speed setting / Barcode The film speed (ISO / ASA) can be set automatically or manually. -
Page 31: Data Imprint Set Ting
Data imprint setting Data imprinting can be activated or deactivated through the maga- zine menu. To access data setting: 1) Ensure the magazine settings lock is in the unlocked position. 2) Press the button until the Data symbol appears. 220 film length setting. Manual film speed setting. -
Page 32: Film Loading
Film loading The film magazine can be loaded either on or off the camera. Regularly check the interior of the magazine and remove dust, particles or any scraps of paper from previous rolls of film. Load and unload film magazines away from direct light sources. 1) Fold out the film holder key and turn it counter-clockwise 90°. -
Page 33: Digital Photography
Digital Photography Excellent compatibility with Hasselblad digital backs Information visible on camera LCD Tethered and untethered solutions for maximum flexibility H system cameras were designed with digital photo graphy in mind right from the outset so a digital back is not just an extremely useful accessory but is rather an integral part of the initial H system modular concept. - Page 34 The H2F offers a versatile platform for both analogue and digital work. However, digital integration is a fundament of the H system concept resulting in much more efficiency.
- Page 35 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. The Hasselblad CFH is fully integrated with the Hasselblad Instant Approval Architecture, bringing automated image classification into your digital workflow from the split second of capture.
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Page 36: Exposure Control
Light Metering & Exposure Control Three metering methods Five exposure methods Extremely accurate light metering The light metering system of the HV90X viewfinder is capa- ble of selective sensitivity producing three reflective metering methods: Average, Centre weighted and Spot. All methods are measured in increments of 1/12 EV. -
Page 37: Metering Method
If you are not sure about choice, please check in other general photographic literature for a fuller explanation. Also check our website occasionally – www.hasselblad.com – for articles and discussions concerning such matters. -
Page 38: Exposure Method
Selecting metering method Proceed as follows with the camera in active mode: 1. Press the EXP button on the viewfinder. 2. Turn the rear control wheel (in either direction 2a) to succes- sively access the three choices: Average, Centre Weighted, andSpot 2b. - Page 39 A ‘+ 0.7’ above the scale in the display, as in illustration 4 for ex- ample, would indicate a ‘0.3 EV overexposure’ setting. Conversely, a ‘-2’ , for example, would indicate a ‘2EV underexposure’ setting. Note that the appearance of a +/- symbol on the grip and viewfinder LCDs in manual mode means that a change has been made to the exposure compensation setting.
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Page 40: Ae-L But Ton
AE- L button 1, 2 This button has two main functions that can be incorporated in various working methods involving exposure locking. It also has an extra function for the flash meter capability (see AE-L section under Flash). The AE-L button can: a) lock an EV setting in manual and automatic modes. -
Page 41: Exposure Compensation
Alternatively, you can also pre-set the initial zone reading in order to save time and effort where there is no freely available ‘zone 5’ subject for light measuring. For example, you might be on a sandy beach where you know that sand is normally classified as zone 6. You can pre-programme the zone placement by holding down the AE-L button while choosing the new zone value and turning the front control wheel until zone 6 appears. -
Page 42: General Functions
General Functions Manual and autofocus modes Three drive modes Quick adjust wheel Profiles This section describes the basic and general functions used in most situations. By understanding the capabilities of the H system you will be able to gain a great deal of control of how you work in the future. -
Page 43: Manual Focus
(the sensor unit has its own Standby setting). To activate the camera press the red ON.OFF button until you see the start-up H2F logo appear on the grip LCD. The logo is automatically followed by the main screen. The camera is now in ON mode. -
Page 44: Manual Focus Mode
Manual focus mode The Manual focus mode is set by the front control wheel on the grip in the following manner: In camera active mode: 1) Press the AF button on the grip. 2) Turn the front control wheel to: Manual 3) Press Save to store the setting. -
Page 45: Continuous
Continuous At Continuous setting (AF C), the shutter can be released rapidly before the lens is focused in order to capture a split-second shot (in Single Shot, an exposure cannot be made until the camera has had time to focus). However, the camera will continue to focus if a moving subject is within the focusing zone or if you recompose, even though the shutter release button is half pressed. -
Page 46: Drive
Drive There are two drive modes, Single and Continuous, accessed by press- ing the DRIVE button on the grip. Single In Single mode, an exposure is made when the shutter release but- ton is pressed and the camera is made ready for the next exposure. To make the next exposure however, you must first release the shutter release button and then press again. -
Page 47: Prof Iles
Profiles The profiles feature allows rapid access to pre-determined combinations of settings that increase the speed and security of workflow. One exam- ple might be in a social situation where there might be a need for formal ON.OFF outdoor portraiture followed by informal indoor handheld flash-assisted wide-angle shots, both situations requiring very different settings in a (PROFILES/ESC) stressful environment. -
Page 48: Changing A Prof Ile Name
4) Press Save (DRIVE button). The Profile name screen is then displayed where you can rename the profile to what suits you (see section Imprint / Text 4.2.2 further on in this manual for procedure details). 5) Press Save (DRIVE button) to keep the combination of settings with the new name. -
Page 49: Advanced Features
Advanced Features Programmable self timer Programmable bracketing Programmable interval setting 30 custom options Data and text imprinting This section describes the features that might not need to be ac- cessed everyday but should be exploited wisely to obtain the opti- mum from the system. -
Page 50: General Over View Of Camera Menu
General overview of camera menu Text options Bracketing options Settings Self timer options Interval options options Info options... -
Page 51: Self Timer
There are a number of more advanced features that while not necessarily used every day still remain immediately accessible through the menu system. They provide the integral finesses that make the H2F a powerful and sophisticated tool to satisfy a variety of professional demands. There are four main functions: 1. - Page 52 The Self timer function is set in the following manner: 1) Press the MENU button on the grip. 2) Turn the front control wheel until Self Timer appears. 3) Press ENTER (DRIVE button) on the grip. 4) Turn the front control wheel to access the options, that are: Delay Mirror sequence Mirror Up / Mirror Goes Down...
- Page 53 Bracketing 2 frames options available 3 frames 5 frames 7 frames 9 frames options available 1/3 EV options available 1/2 EV 1 EV 2 Bracketing The bracketing facility provides an automatic series of exposures; one at the standard exposure setting (Manual or Auto) and the others with pre-determined deviations in EV from the standard exposure.
- Page 54 The Bracketing function is set in the following manner: 1) Press the MENU button. 2) Turn the front control wheel until Bracketing appears 3) Press Enter (DRIVE) button on the grip 4) Turn the front control wheel to access the options, that are: Number of Exposures (the number of exposures required in the sequence) Sequence (the sequential order of the over- or...
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Page 55: Inter Val
Interval options available 2 frames − 32 frames options available 1 second − 1 hour 3 Interval By using the interval setting, you can allow the camera to take a series of exposures automatically over a set period. This is often required for time and motion studies, security surveillance, nature study, etc. -
Page 56: Set Tings
Settings / Custom Options options available CUSTOM OPTIONS 4 Settings From the Settings screen you can access three main sub-settings: Custom options, Image Info and System status by turning the front control wheel. From each of these three sub-settings you can access further screens. - Page 57 • Self Timer • Bracketing • AF drive ( lens reverts to standby mode (indicated on the in MF or AF) • Mirror up • B mode • T mode grip LCD by the H2F logo). • Histogram • Gray bal Exp. • Cycle LM Minimises battery consumption.
- Page 58 No allows the shutter to be released with Zone makes the camera behave in the no film in the magazine. same fashion as the Hasselblad 205FCC. That is, the central spot is placed over a particular area of the subject and the AE-L Lens exposure lock button is pressed.
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Page 59: Manual Exposure Mode
Rear wheel quick adjust Interval & Self Timer • • No • Exit • Stay Allows rear control wheel to make a rapid Allows either the Interval or Self Timer EV adjustment (or EV compensation) in mode to remain active after an exposure auto-exposure mode. - Page 60 Aperture control in Manual • Front wheel • Rear wheel Selects which control wheel changes the aperture setting when in Manual expo- sure mode. Front wheel selects the front control wheel to change the aperture setting. Rear wheel selects the rear control wheel to change the aperture setting.
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Page 61: Image Info / Imprint T Ype
Image Info / Imprint type Applicable only when film magazine attached. 4.2 Image Info The Imprint facility controls the text that will appear along the edge of each frame on a film. It is possible to imprint approximately 40 characters at one time. - Page 62 ‘Imprint type’ capa- bilities not appli- cable when digital back attached 4.2.2 Text In Image info you can compose your own combination of letters, words, symbols, etc to be included in the metadata. The same procedure is also used to change a Profile name. 1) Press the MENU button on the grip.
- Page 63 So, to write and store the characters, proceed as follows: 1) You can firstly clear an unwanted line of text by highlighting the X symbol in the box and repeatedly pressing the Sel.(AF) button. 2) Find the character you want by scrolling with the rear control wheel until it appears on the screen.
- Page 64 Date & Time Applicable only with film magazine attached Alert message when a digital back is attached 4.3 Date & Time Adjust date and time settings by the following procedure: 1) Press the MENU button on the grip. 2) Turn the front control wheel until Settings appears. 3) Press the DRIVE (Enter) button on the grip.
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Page 65: System Status
System status 4.4 System status Check component usage and general servicing information as follows: 1) Press the MENU button on the grip. 2) Turn the front control wheel until Settings appears. 3) Press the DRIVE (Enter) button on the grip. 4) Turn the front control wheel to access Info. -
Page 66: Digital
Digital options available ISO 50, 100, 200 or 400 Daylight, Cloudy, options available Shade, Flash, Fluorescent, Tungsten and Manual. 5 Digital From the Digital screen you can choose between various white balance and ISO settings. These camera settings will override any such settings made on the sensor unit and will show up on the sensor unit screen as new settings. -
Page 67: Customizable But Ton Func Tion List
Customizable button function list • The USER, AE-L, STOP DOWN and M.UP buttons can all be reassigned to different functions. • The USER button has no function until specifically assigned one (default is ‘None’). The AE-L, STOP DOWN and M.UP buttons, however, by default are assigned the function appropriate to the name, until assigned otherwise. The buttons can be assigned or reassigned to the following functions: None Mirror up... -
Page 68: Flash
Flash Sync at all shutter speeds to 1/800s Integral fill-flash SCA 3002 compatible Flash measure capability Rear sync capability The H system meets professional demands for a variety of situa- tions where flash is required. It includes an integral flash primarily intended for fill-flash use but strong enough for simple close work. - Page 69 The H2F can be used together with most flash units in manual mode. However, to make use of a TTL automatic function, you must ensure the flash unit is compatible with the SCA 3002 system. Connection is either by the PC socket or by the hot shoe (see warning note below).
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Page 70: Integral Flash
To access the controls: 1) Activate the camera and press the FLASH button once. 2) Turn the front control wheel to set the amount of compensa- tion required: FLASH • from +3EV through -3EV • press Clr (AF button) to clear the setting quickly if required. 3) Turn the rear control wheel to set: • normal sync (flash triggered just after the shutter opens) • rear sync (flash triggered just before the shutter closes) -
Page 71: Flash Measure
5) If the settings were incorrect to match the output of the flash unit, the viewfinder LCD displays a red triangle alongside a flashing green ‘flash’ symbol plus a warning message - ‘Low flash’. The grip LCD will also display a warning message - ‘Low flash’. -
Page 72: Optional Accessories
Tripod quick coupling H They are available in three sizes: 13mm, 26mm and 52 mm. As the H2F has a (3043326) TTL light metering system, exposure Mounted on a tripod, this accessory fa- compensation is automatic. - Page 73 H cameras by more than a dozen different focal lengths. Check on the Hasselblad website – www. hasselblad.com – for further details or news Proshade V/H 60 – 95 of new accessories.
- Page 74 HC /HCD lens range This lens compatible with digital back only. HCD 4/28 mm HC 3.5/35 mm HC 2.2/100 mm HC 4/210 mm HC 3.5/50 mm HC Macro 4/120 mm HC 4.5/300 mm HC 2.8/80 mm HC 3.2/150 mm V system C type lenses with optional HC 3.5-4.5/50-110 mm HC 1.7X converter...
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Page 75: Appendix
Appendix Glossary of Terms P and Pv explanatory charts Technical specifications Equipment Care, Service & Guarantee This section provides an insight into the more technical aspects of the H system as well as some important reference information. -
Page 76: Glossar Y
The setting chosen by the user that differs from the default set- standard upon which all exposure calculations must be based. ting. The H2F has very accurate and sophisticated exposure measuring Click / Press – On.Off button modes. Pre-programmed information is taken into account via the metering system when calculations are automatically made. - Page 77 Profile Zone (system) You can allow the H2F to be set according to ‘profiles’. These pro- The Zone System is a method of combined exposure calculation/ files are combinations of modes, methods and settings (custom film development providing a great deal of tonal control. It was or default) that suit specific photographic situations.
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Page 78: True Exposure
True exposure Shutter position Shutter position T 3 = T 1 Open Open Exposure at max aperture (e.g. f/2,8) Exposure at max aperture (e.g. f/2.8) Exposure at aperture f/4 Exposure at aperture f/4 Exposure at aperture f/4 adjusted with true exposure Exposure at aperture f/4 adjusted with true exposure Closed Closed... - Page 79 Automatic exposure – P & Pv Mode P Mode Pv Mode 50-110 @ 50 50-110 @ 50 50-110 @ 110 50-110 @ 110 1. 4 1. 4 2. 0 2. 0 2. 8 2. 8 4. 0 4. 0 5. 6 5.
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Page 80: Technical Specif Ications
SCA3002 (Metz) system using adapter SCA3902. Film speed range ISO16 to 6400. Flash output can be adjusted for fill-in purposes independent of ambient light. Flash measurement The H2F has a built-in measurement system that measures flash light from non-TTL flashes, such as studio flashes. Film backs Interchangeable film backs with film insert for both 120 and 220 film types. - Page 81 Accessory connection Provided with two M5 threads and an electrical connector for accessories. Customization A large number of the H2F’s functions can be customized by the photographer to suit specific styles or situations through the built-in menu system. User interface Both basic and advanced functions are set using buttons and control wheels on the camera body in conjunction with the graphic interfaces.
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Page 82: External Dimensions
External dimensions approx. 135 mm 5.3 ins approx. 155 mm approx. 207 mm (80 mm lens) 6.1 ins 8.2 ins H2F Data imprinting modes Type 1 Enhanced exposure Aperture information Shutter speed Light metering mode Exposure mode Exposure adjustment (Not printed if value = 0) -
Page 83: Default Setting
Default setting (Standard Profile) BODY Exp.mode A (Aperture priority) LM mode Centre weighted Exp. adjust Focus mode AF-S Drive mode Flash sync Normal (beginning of exp.) Flash adjust Self timer delay 10 sec Sequence Mirror up / Delay Mirror mode Mirror lowered Bracketing Frames... - Page 84 DISPOSAL use in most environments. To avoid the possibility of damage however, If you need to dispose of an H2F camera and/or batteries, please do so in it should be protected from harsh conditions and in particular avoid oil an environmentally friendly manner at the local waste plant/ recycling fumes, steam, humid conditions and dust.
- Page 85 Victor Hasselblad AB and Hasselblad A/S reserve the right to make changes in descriptions, technical specifications and instructional information without prior notice and accepts no responsibility whatsoever, financial or otherwise, for any damages or losses in- curred in connection with Hasselblad equipment.
- Page 86 Hasselblad A/S Hejrevej 30, DK - 2400 Copenhagen, Denmark Victor Hasselblad AB Box 220, SE - 401 23 Göteborg, Sweden H2F - English v.1 - product no. 3013600...
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