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  • Page 1 User Manual H4D 40 H4D 50 &...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    The images in this manual were not taken with a Hasselblad H4D. They are used for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to represent the image quality produced by a Hasselblad H4D. Unless otherwise stated, all images: ©...
  • Page 3 Browsing images Date & Time Basic image browsing System status Zooming in and out Drive Zooming in for more detail Flash /strobe Thumbnail views General Preview modes Integral f lash Preview modes Flash measure Histogram mode Multi shot Full-details mode Bat ter y-saver mode Optional accessories Full-screen mode...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Hasselblad cameras, famed for quality and reliability, were chosen to record the lunar missions – there could hardly be better praise than that. Hasselblad contin- ues the tradition of building on well proven technologies, refining and improv- ing to raise standards, always to produce a better product.

  • Page 5: True Focus

    5 HC/HCD lenses ranging from 28mm to 100mm. The CF adapt- er (optional accessory) allows use of the classic CF-lenses from the Hasselblad V System, with full use of their central shutters, allow- ing flash to be employed at shutter speeds up to 1/500s. The central shutter also improves image quality by reducing camera vibration.

  • Page 6: Instant Approval Architecture

    IAA is a Hasselblad trademark and Hasselblad has a patent pending on the invention. Extra large 3” display on the H4D provides a realistic, high quality and perfect contrast im- age view, even in bright sunlight.
  • Page 7 Results will be good from the word go, that’s guaranteed, but when you want to make improvements or work more efficiently perhaps, the H4D will take care of it. The supreme Hasselblad potential is there, it’s up to you to exploit it!

  • Page 8: Computer System Requirements

    Please ensure that all the items noted on the accompanying packing information have been supplied and are correct. ■ Contact your Hasselblad dealer or distributor immediately if anything is missing or seems faulty in any way, quoting the serial numbers and purchase details where appropriate.

  • Page 9: General Overview - Controls And Displays

    General overview – controls and displays This section provides an introduction to the control buttons' functions as well as the information provided on the display screens. Photo: © Benjamin A. Monn / Hasselblad Masters 2008...

  • Page 10: But Ton Func Tions

    Button functions − overview Below is an overview of the primary functions of the control wheels and buttons. Some controls have dual or triple functions according to the state of the menu or setting. A full description can be found further on in this manual.

  • Page 11: Display Information

    This overview illustrates the Display information VIEWFINDER INFORMATION functions and features most commonly needed when shoot- − overview ing, and how they are distribut- Metering method ed on the three displays. Aperture setting Shutter speed For example, aperture and shut- Exposure method ter settings appear in both the Capture counter...

  • Page 12: Grip Display

    Grip display − overview Typical camera grip display (the information in brackets describes this particular example only). Flash condition indication Focus setting Drive condition (No exposure compensation, (Autofocus setting, single (Single setting) normal fl ash synchronisation) shot mode) Shutter speed setting (1/400s) Aperture setting (f/5.6)

  • Page 13: View F Inder Display

    Viewfi nder display - overview Typical viewfi nder display. Note the LEDs will only be visible when activated (by the camera or a setting). (The information in brackets describes this particular example only). Exposure method indication Aperture setting Exposure compensation Exposure compensation Metering method setting setting reminder symbol...

  • Page 14: Digital Capture Unit Display

    Digital capture unit display - overview When shooting, the digital capture unit can display the information most often required for a quick settings check. The unit's buttons are used to navigate the main menu and change settings. ISO setting White Storage ISO setting, white balance etc information balance...

  • Page 15: But Tons And Control - Details

    Buttons and controls − details Shutter release button This button has half-press and full-press positions. By pressing half-way (or softly) the camera, auto focus function and exposure meter can be activated. By pressing all the way down (or more firmly) the shutter will be released (or the chosen exposure proce- dure for example, the self timer is activated with this button).
  • Page 16 Can be reassigned in Custom Options to another function. Remote release cord port For attaching a remote release cord (electrical). The Hasselblad accessory jack plug sock- et is protected by a captive rubber plug. STOP DOWN button Press this button to make a visual check of the depth-of-fi eld on the viewfi nder screen at the chosen aperture.

  • Page 17: Audio Feedback

    There are also two control buttons on the viewfinder, as well as the eyesight correction adjustment wheel: Eyesight correction adjustment wheel The personal eyesight adjustment facility has a diopter range of -5 to +3.5, to suit most users. EV correction adjustment button Press this button to access the EV compensation screen.
  • Page 18 Saving settings changes on the grip The basic principle behind making changes is that the appropriate but- ton is fi rst pressed to access the menu and then settings altered by way of the control wheels. The appropriate control wheel is designated by arrow- heads alongside the setting description.

  • Page 19: Camera Body

    The integral ergonomic grip houses the main control interface and also contains the battery holder. The camera body also Photo: © August Bradley / Hasselblad Masters 2008 contains the viewfinder screen, which can be easily removed or exchanged without the use of special tools or adjustment procedures.

  • Page 20: Carrying Strap

    Carrying strap 1, 2 The carrying strap is attached by firstly withdrawing the safety collar. The hook is then freed and attached to the strap lug (fig. 1). Slide back the safety collar (fig. 2) to ensure the hook remains in the locked position between the small protruding lugs.

  • Page 21: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery With the battery removed from the camera, insert the jack plug from the battery charger into the socket on the battery grip. Insert the battery charger into a standard (100–240V~ /50–60 Hz) domestic socket.  It will take about 12 hours to load the battery completely the first time. There are two types of battery charger.

  • Page 22: Rechargeable Battery Grip - Precautions

    • Keep the protective cover in place when not in use. (Short-circuiting across keys in a pocket, for example, could cause a fi re risk). • Do not use the battery grip for anything other than H1/H1D/H2/H2D/H3D/H4D cameras. • Do not immerse the battery grip in liquids. • Do not incinerate the battery grip. Please recycle or discard in an environmentally approved manner. • Do not use any other charger than the Hasselblad battery charger BC-H Li-ion 7.2 VDC (3053568). Battery charger BC-H Li-ion 7.2 VDC: • Read the instructions before using the charger. • Use indoors only (protect against moisture). • Do not use charger for anything else than charging of Battery grip rechargeable 7.2 V (3043348).

  • Page 23: Bat Ter Y Status 23

    Battery status (rechargeable battery only) An immediate full-screen information and battery status check appears on the grip dis- play by holding down the illumination/battery status button. This screen displays: • the firmware version • the number of captures taken since the last battery recharge / change. • a rechargeable-battery status icon that provides a quick visual check as well as a figure estimate in percent. The information regarding the number of captures taken is intended to help you make an estimate of the number of possible remaining captures according to your way of work- ing.

  • Page 24: Viewfinder Screen

    If the screen becomes damp, do not use hot air to dry it. Use a soft cloth on the upper surface only. Seek advice from an Authorized Hasselblad Service Center if the screen becomes particularly soiled. Remember that parti- cles or greasy marks on the screen might impair the viewfinder image but have no effect whatsoever on the recorded image.

  • Page 25: Viewfinder

    Photo: © Hans Strand / Hasselblad Masters 2008 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 HVD90x viewfinder provides a laterally corrected 100% image at eye-line level.

  • Page 26: Par Ts & Components

    The eye cups can be rapidly changed by a Hasselblad Authorized Service Center. Integral flash unit See section on ‘Flash’ for full details.

  • Page 27: Lenses

    All HC lenses have been specially formulated for the H system to produce the extremely high performance expected from Hasselblad. In addition to exceptional sharpness, the design also incorporates a very pleasing boké. All lenses feature an electronically controlled central shutter designed to extreme- Photo: ©...

  • Page 28: Par Ts & Components

    See the ‘Exposure Control’ chapter for a explanation. This can be found in the "HC Lenses" data book- complete explanation. let that accompanies each lens. The booklet can also be down- loaded from the Hasselblad website.

  • Page 29: Depth-Of-Field Calculation

    Alternatively if you have already calculated the required distance, you can make a man- ual distance setting by using the distance scales together with the infrared mark instead of the central lens index. For specialists, please contact your Hasselblad dealer for information about digital cap- Lens focus setting too far beyond ture units adapted solely for infrared photography.

  • Page 30: Manual Focus

    Manual focus There is both a Manual Focus mode setting and a Manual Override capability. Man- ual Focus is a specifi c setting that you actively make, whereas Manual Override is always available as a temporary override of an autofocus setting. In Manual Focus mode, focusing is carried out by rotating the focusing ring in the con- ventional manner.

  • Page 31: Single

    Single Shot In Single Shot setting (AF S), the shutter release will be blocked until the camera fi nds the optimum focus setting. This ensures that no captures can be made that are not fi nely focused. However, this delay will normally be only a fraction of a second in good lighting conditions with a clear focusing pattern.

  • Page 32: True Focus

    True Focus True Focus is primarily intended to relieve a situation caused by wanting to use auto- focus while having to continually make compositional changes. To be able to exploit True Focus correctly, a few important points should be studied in order to obtain a full understanding of how and when to use it.
  • Page 33 True Focus and Absolute Position Lock A classic situation that benefi ts from True Focus occurs in fashion photography, as il- lustrated here. With the lens at its widest aperture setting, a normal autofocus setting is made on the model's face (A), and the camera focus locked. The composition is then changed to in- clude more of the clothing (B), but the locked focus setting now extends beyond the model's face at (B) according to the laws of geometry.
  • Page 34 True Focus – modes of operation Here are two situations where True Focus would be beneficial. See following page for details of settings, etc: A. You want to use autofocus in AF-S mode most of the time but occasionally want to use True Focus where the camera returns automatically to AF-S afterwards.
  • Page 35 True Focus True Focus can be used in combination with other autofocus settings to achieve various functions. Activated by shutter release button – True Focus retained In this mode the autofocus function is eff ectively converted into the True Focus function. That is, focus is set by half-pressing the shutter release button. MENU Remember, though, that the True Focus function is retained until turned off in Custom Options.

  • Page 36: Light Metering & Exposure Control

    A great deal of control is available ranging from 100% manual through to sophisticated fully automatic by way of the various Photo: © Kevin Then / Hasselblad Masters 2008 exposure methods: Manual, Aperture priority, Shutter prior- ity, Program and Program variable.

  • Page 37: Iso & White Balance Button

    Light metering and exposure control Two primary factors have to be considered when making exposure control choice, namely, metering method and exposure method: ISO/WB Metering method determines in which manner the light measurement is made and how much of the image is taken into account (Centre Weighted, CentreSpot and Spot). Exposure method involves the parameters and deciding factors about how the light measurement is translated into aperture and shutter speeds.

  • Page 38: Metering Method

    Metering method There are three metering modes available. All three are refl ective methods (measuring the light refl ected off various selected parts of the subject according to method) and Centre Weighted are through the lens (TTL). These have the following designations (with their respective (23 x 20 mm) ≈...

  • Page 39: Manual Exposure Mode

    Manual Exposure — M Manual mode will provide total user control of the shutter and aperture settings. To set the Manual mode, proceed as follows with the camera in active mode: 1) Press the EXP button on the viewfi nder. 2) Turn the front control wheel (either direction 2a) until you reach M (Manual) 2b.

  • Page 40: Ae-L But Ton

    shutter speeds will automatically be avoided with a long focal length lens. To set one of the modes, proceed as follows with the camera in active mode: 1) Press the EXP button on the viewfi nder. 2) Turn the front control wheel (either direction) until you reach the required setting.

  • Page 41: Exposure Compensation/Quick Adjust

    see by how much darker they are compared to the foreground by the EV difference read off the scale (illus 3). If you have chosen Spot together with Zone display (see ‘Custom options #14’ for settings and ‘Zone’ in the Appendix for further information about the zone system.) as well as one of the auto- matic modes A, S, P or Pv, point the spot marking at an area that you decide should be a Zone 5 and click the AE-L button (illus 4).
  • Page 42 To make a fi xed exposure compensation setting, proceed as follows with the camera in active mode: 1) Press the +/- button on the viewfi nder. 2) Turn either the front or rear control wheels to increase or decrease the amount of compensation in 1/3 EV steps. 3) The amount is displayed in the viewfi nder as both an EV fi g- ure complete with a ‘minus’...

  • Page 43: Profiles

    Profiles Profiles not only allow for rapid setup in changing working environments but also ensure an element of security. Photo: © Gregor Halenda / Hasselblad Masters 2008...

  • Page 44: Making A Prof Ile 4

    Profi les The profi les feature allows rapid access to pre-determined combinations of settings that increase the speed and security of workfl ow. One example might be in a social situation where there might be a need for formal outdoor portraiture followed by informal in- door handheld fl ash-assisted wide-angle shots, both situations requiring very diff erent settings in a stressful environment.

  • Page 45: Using Prof Iles

    To use a profi le from the main screen, press the PROFILES but- ton to reach the profi les screen again. Scroll down the list to the profi le you want and then press the Load (AF) button. All the saved settings will then be automatically implemented.

  • Page 46: Dcu - Introduction

    Digital capture unit – introduction Photo: © Benjamin A. Monn / Hasselblad Masters 2008...
  • Page 47 • In keeping with Hasselblad’s modular design philosophy, the digital capture unit is an independent component of the H4D. In this way it can be used with view/large format cameras to optimize its use (see later section for details).

  • Page 48: Par Ts And Components

    N O P Parts, components & control panel buttons The buttons are used for browsing images and navigating the menu system to make settings. Two of the buttons, located at the bottom-right and -left of the screen, are given an on-screen label that changes according to the current context. For example, the Ap- proval button sets the approval rating when browsing images, but becomes an OK button to confi rm settings.
  • Page 49 Never attempt to remove the glass fi lter from the front of the CCD—you will probably ruin the CCD if you do so. If dust manages to get between the IR fi lter and CCD, it can only be removed at the Hasselblad factory. Contact your Hasselblad dealer for assistance. ...

  • Page 50: Over View Of Menu System And Navigation

    Introductory overview of menu access, navigation and settings choice. The menu is structured in a manner similar to mobile/cell phones and similar small electronic devices. Various branches within the tree system are accessed by pressing the navigation button until you reach the point where a choice has to be made. The OK (Approve) button or SELECTION (ZOOM IN / ZOOM OUT) buttons are then used to confi rm choice.

  • Page 51: Over View Of Menu Struc Ture

    Schematic view of digital capture unit menu. Here you can see where all the screens are situated with regard to each other. Navigating to them is just a matter of tracing along the paths using the Navigation button. You can revert by either pressing the Navigation button in the opposite direction or the Menu/Exit button.

  • Page 52: Description Of Menu Items

    Simple By using the buttons on the control panel and the control wheels on the grip description you can navigate down through the vari- ous levels in the menu. of menu Below is an overview of the setting options available. items MENU MENU MENU WHITE BALANCE Sets the light sensitivity of the sensor. Sets the color temperature of light used. MEDIA BROWSE Determines where fi les will Sets the IAA approval status be stored. (rating) fi lter for easier and quicker image browsing.. STORAGE STORAGE STORAGE DELETE DELETE DELETE FORMAT For single or multiple dele- For single or multiple dele- For single or multiple dele- For single or multiple dele- For single or multiple dele-...

  • Page 53: Dcu - Initial Settings

    General digital capture unit overview – initial settings This section deals with getting started as well as a general overview of tethered and untethered shooting and capture storage modes. Photo: © Morfi Jiménez Mercado / Hasselblad Masters 2008...

  • Page 54: Setting The Menu Language

    Getting started The initial general setting is language choice. This choice is retained but can be changed at any time. You can choose be- tween: ENGLISH GERMAN FRENCH ITALIAN SPANISH JAPANESE CHINESE Before each shoot an ISO and a white balance setting should be made (white balance is for your convenience regarding the appearance of the image on the display though;...

  • Page 55: Capture Storage

    Hasselblad Phocus software and store captures on a computer hard-disk. • The main advantages with this mode are the almost limitless storage capacity, re- mote camera-control and being able to the images (with Hasselblad Phocus) on a large screen. • The main disadvantage with this mode is the lack of mobility to any great extent.

  • Page 56: Compac T Cards

    Using compact fl ash memory cards When using a compact-fl ash card, the H4D is completely self- contained. No additional wires or connectors need to be attached. The H4D is shipped with a 4GB (or larger) compact-fl ash card, which is able to hold over 40 shots. Lossless compression is ap- plied to the images, so the actual size of each capture can vary, thereby aff ecting the total number of shots you can fi t on the card.

  • Page 57: Formatting

    Formatting N o t e The camera is only able to read and write to storage media that have been formatted. New cards or disks sometimes have no for- It is good practice to format new matting, or you might want to convert media that are currently cards and regularly reformat old- using a format that the camera cannot read.

  • Page 58: Tethered To A Computer

    16-bit 3F file in the currently selected folder on the computer hard disk. 3FR is a proprietary Hasselblad format for storing raw captures. It contains the complete raw image exactly as it was captured by the camera, plus technical details that enable Phocus to process and display the image correctly, amongst other things.

  • Page 59: Dcu - Getting Started

    Digital capture unit – getting started This section covers basic initial settings: ISO, white balance and selection of media. Photos: © Louie Palu / Hasselblad Masters 2008...

  • Page 60: Settings Check

    Settings check ISO, White Balance, Media and Browse settings should be checked before each session. They are therefore placed at the top level ISO/WB of the menu for quick and easy access. They are also shown on- screen in most preview modes, so you can easily keep an eye on them as your work.
  • Page 61 To set the white balance on the grip The ISO/WB button provides immediate access to white balance settings. The rear control wheel is used to make the desired chang- ISO/WB es. The settings are automatically and simultaneously transferred from the camera to the digital capture unit. Please note that the changes are only displayed on the digital capture unit when the settings have been saved.

  • Page 62: Media

    balance’ standard. Using this method you can also read off the screen what the color temperature of the light source has been judged to be in degrees Kelvin. 4b. Press the MENU button to exit the menu system and keep your setting.

  • Page 63: Browsing Images

    Browsing images This section is an overview of the various ways of browsing, zooming, sorting and viewing images. Photo: © Bronek Kozka / Hasselblad Masters 2008...

  • Page 64: Basic Image Browsing

    Basic image browsing The large, full-colour display enables you to inspect your shots while you are still on-location. It off ers full-screen previews, high- magnifi cation zoom, two levels of thumbnails and analysis tools including a full histogram and camera settings. When you fi rst turn on the camera, the display opens in standard browse mode, showing the last capture taken (if any) for the current medium and batch.

  • Page 65: Thumbnail Views

    You work your way deeper into the menu branching off the selected item (framed in blue) each time you press button to view media, batch, thumbnail view etc. – Conversely, you work your way back out of the menu each time you press the button.

  • Page 66: Preview Modes

    Preview Modes The preview can be set to various modes to show or hide technical information. It can be changed in seconds. Photo: © Andrej Kopac / Hasselblad Masters 2008...

  • Page 67: Preview Modes

    Preview Modes Standard preview mode You can cycle through all the available preview modes by pressing the View-Mode button. Histogram Full-screen mode preview mode Battery saver mode Histogram and full details mode Preview Modes Choosing the Preview mode Use the View Mode button to cycle through the available preview modes which are: •...

  • Page 68: Histogram Mode

    The Standard Preview display is the ISO setting ISO setting one shown when you fi rst turn on the Standard Preview camera and is probably the view you White balance White balance will use most often. Current storage medium Current storage medium It shows a preview of your most recent capture and basic information about the settings.

  • Page 69: Full-Details Mode

    Full Details Mode In full-details mode, you can read a complete list of camera settings, plus see the histogram and, in the background, a darkened preview of the image. The camera-setting details are stored with the image, so you can refer to them using Phocus even after you have loaded the image to your computer and stored it in your archive.

  • Page 70: Ia A - Instant Approval

    – Instant Approval Architecture IAA should be considered as a necessary part of your meth- ods. It can help you browse efficiently and help in sorting be- fore you download to a workstation. Photo: © Bronek Kozka / Hasselblad Masters 2008...

  • Page 71: Using Iaa

    Using Instant Approval Architecture The Instant Approval Architecture system helps you to evaluate your images as quickly as you take them. It works by supplying immediate audio feedback, which tells you in- stantly whether each new capture is exposed correctly or likely to be rated as over- or underexposed.
  • Page 72 3. If no problem is detected, then the image is saved with the chosen default approval status. N o t e 4. When you are browsing through your shots, keep an eye on the approval status of each and consider whether you should promote or demote each shot based on its When the current storage me- appearance on the preview screen.

  • Page 73: Default Approval Status

    Default approval status By default, the system assigns an initial approval status for each new shot based on an analysis of the distribution of exposure lev- els. In the factory confi guration, the status of each new shot is  assigned as follows: • Green (approved): The new shot seems to have been exposed correctly.

  • Page 74: Browsing By Approval Status

    Browsing by approval status You can set the camera to browse by approval status, which means, for example, that you will see only green-status images as Show all you browse a batch (or both green and yellow, or only red, etc.). The current fi lter setting is indicated on-screen, as illustrated.

  • Page 75: Deleting By Approval Status

    Deleting by approval status There are several ways to delete images, including approval sta- tus. You can choose to delete: • All red-status images from the selected batch or medium • All red- and yellow-status images from the selected batch or medium • All images from the selected batch or medium Proceed as follows: 1. Starting at the single-image preview display, Select MAIN MENU > STORAGE > Delete. (See also Navigating the Menu System for details about how to fi nd this setting.) 2.

  • Page 76: File Storage

    – working with media and batches This section covers navigation of the menu regarding storage media, the storage of captures in batches, viewing batches as well as rating and browsing captures of using the IAA system. Photo: © Julia Fullerton-Batten / Hasselblad Masters 2008...
  • Page 77 Introductory overview Navigating to batches Medium-type icon (Compact Flash) Medium-type icon (Compact Flash) Medium name Medium name The MEDIA screen. In this example a CF card and a FireWire Number of green, yellow and red shots Number of green, yellow and red shots disk are illustrated and therefore con- currently stored on the medium currently stored on the medium nected. The blue frame around the CF card symbol tells you that captured images will be saved to the CF card and not the FireWire disk.

  • Page 78: Organizing Work With Batches

    Organizing work with batches Collections of captures are stored in named and dated folders called batches. They help you to organize your shots as you work and function exactly as folders on a computer. Batches have the following properties: • When you create a new batch, you assign a name to it. • When you copy images from a compact-fl ash card, each batch is saved as a sub-folder on the destination disk.

  • Page 79: Navigating Media And Batches

    Navigating media and batches The camera always works with a current medium and a current batch. This is the location at which the camera will save all new shots and the location in which you can browse using the naviga- tor button on the front panel. To select the current medium and view batches using the browse controls: 1.

  • Page 80: Deleting Images

    Deleting images Photo: © Benjamin A. Monn / Hasselblad Masters 2008...
  • Page 81 Menus for deleting single or several images from the current batch. Menus for deleting several images from a batch. Menus for deleting several images from all batches from a selected storage medium.

  • Page 82: Delete

    Delete The storage settings allow you to format media and create new batches. You can also set the initial approval status (green or yel- low) assigned to new pictures. The fi rst item on the storage list is fi le deletion. The great advan- tage of digital capture is of course the ability to judge images on the spot, delete them immediately if necessary and thereby make room for more valuable captures.

  • Page 83: Deleting Several Images From A Batch

    Deleting several images from a batch To delete several images from a selected batch: 1. Starting at the single-image preview display, Select MAIN MENU > STORAGE > Delete. 2. Use  to enter the Delete submenu or use shortcut. – 3.

  • Page 84: Transferring Images

    5. You must now select the approval status that you wish to delete. All images from the selected medium that are also of the status that you select here will be deleted by the opera-  tion. Use  and  to select All Red, All Red & Yellow or All. 6.

  • Page 85: Settings

    Settings This section covers various diverse settings such as sound, date & time, display brightness, etc. Photo: © August Bradley / Hasselblad Masters 2008...

  • Page 86: User Interface

    Navigating the USER INTERFACE settings User Interface By altering the User Interface settings, you can control the way the digital capture unit interacts to suit you and your preferred way of working. It also includes date and time settings. User interface menu items The user interface menu includes both items and sub-menus as follows: • ...
  • Page 87 This menu item has Volume (choose between High, Low and Off ), Key Click (choose between On and Off ) and Ex- posure Warning (choose between On and Off ). •  Date & Time: The H4D has an internal clock that keeps track of the date and time.

  • Page 88: Camera

    See separate section in this manual for further informa- tion. About Hasselblad regularly releases updates to the fi rmware of the digi- tal capture unit. These updates not only improve the effi ciency but also often add new features. The About box will tell you which ...

  • Page 89: Custom Options

    Custom Options Selecting an option Proceed as follows: 1. Press MENU and navigate down to select SETTINGS.  2. Press the  button and navigate down to Custom Options. 3. Press the  button to select the option. Choices are selected –...

  • Page 90: Dcu - View Cameras

    Digital capture unit – use with view cameras This section covers using the digital capture unit when attached to a view or large format camera. Photo: © Hans Strand / Hasselblad Masters 2008...
  • Page 91 View cameras – Flash sync shutters View cameras – Electronic shutters Flash sync input cable Any view camera with Hasselblad H adapter Any view camera with Hasselblad H adapter Intelligent Rollei cable electronic Schneider Shutter shutter Control ES Rollei electronic...
  • Page 92 Setting CAMERA model and options These settings are only available when the digital capture unit is not attached to an H4D body. Proceed as follows: 1. Press the menu (MENU) button to open the menu. 2. Use  and  to select the SETTINGS sub-menu. 3.
  • Page 93 Setting EXPOSURE TIME and CAPTURE SEQUENCE Proceed as follows: 1. Press the menu (MENU) button to open the menu. 2. Use  and  to select the SETTINGS sub-menu. 3. Press  to open the SETTINGS menu. 4. Use  and  to select CAMERA. 5.
  • Page 94 11. Press either the or button to make an INITIAL DELAY seting. This setting controls the amount of time that elapses before the fi rst capture in the sequence. 12. Press  to select DELAY. – to make a DELAY setting. 13.

  • Page 95: Custom Settings

    Each one can be changed to suit your preferences so that the whole camera becomes a reflection of the way you like to work. Photo: © Kevin Then / Hasselblad Masters 2008...

  • Page 96: General Overview Of Camera Menu

    General overview of camera menu MENU Text Text setting Interval Settings Self timer options Bracketing options options options System Drive Custom Options status...
  • Page 97 Menu charts – general Throughout this manual you will fi nd charts to explain the The H4D features the advantage of multiple customiza- steps and procedures required to alter the various set- tion of settings. This means that your personal choice of tings.

  • Page 98: 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 fi nesses that make the H4D a powerful and sophisticated tool to satisfy a variety of pro- fessional demands.
  • Page 99 Self timer setting The Self timer function is set in the following manner: 1) Press the MENU button on the grip. MENU 2) Turn the front control wheel until Self Timer appears. 3) Press ENTER (ISO/WB button) on the grip. 4) Turn the front control wheel to access the options, that are: Delay Mirror sequence...

  • Page 100: Bracketing

    2 Bracketing 2 frames options available 3 frames 5 frames options available options available options available 1/3 EV 1/2 EV 1 EV 2 EV 3 EV 2 Bracketing The bracketing facility provides an automatic series of captures; one at the standard exposure setting (Manual or Auto) and the others with pre-determined deviations in EV N o t e from the standard exposure.

  • Page 101: Bracketing Setting

    Bracketing setting The Bracketing function is set in the following manner: 1) Press the MENU button. MENU 2) Turn the front control wheel until Bracketing appears 3) Press Enter (ISO/WB) button on the grip 4) Turn the front control wheel to access the options, that are: Number of Captures (the number of captures required in the sequence) Sequence (the sequential order of the over- or underexposures) Step (the amount of EV variation from the standard exposure setting)

  • Page 102: 3 Interval

    3 Interval options available 2 frames − 255 frames options available 1 second − 1 hour 3 Interval By using the interval setting, you can allow the camera to take a series of captures automatically over a set period. This is often re- MENU quired for time and motion studies, security surveillance, nature study, etc.

  • Page 103: 4 Settings

    4 Settings / 4.1 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 MENU front control wheel. From each of these three sub-settings you can access further screens.

  • Page 104: 4.1 Custom Options

    Stop down button function 4.1 Custom options • Stop Down The following is a description of all 34 Custom Options. They but can be reassigned to: are accessed by Menu > Settings > Custom Options. The words • B mode • T mode • Flash Measure • In- and figures in red signify the default setting for that option. terval timer • Cycle LM mode • Expose •...
  • Page 105 Generates mes- Zone makes the camera behave in the sage on grip display if attempted. same fashion as the Hasselblad 205FCC. That is, the central spot is placed over a No allows the lens shutter and auxilliary...
  • Page 106 Yes turns the setting on. By turning the AE lock / Quick adjust rear control wheel, the adjustment is • Exp reset • Saved made and appears on both displays as a Allows either the AE-Lock or Quick ad- ± symbol between the shutter speed and just mode to remain active after a cap- aperture values.
  • Page 107 Low flash warning True Focus in AF-S • On • Off • Off • on Controls the display of the ‘Low flash’ Re-assigns half press of shutter release warning message and triangle. button to activate True Focus function instead of standard automatic focus ON enables the function. (single) OFF disables the function.
  • Page 108 Customizable button function list The TRUE FOCUS, AE-L, STOP DOWN and M.UP buttons can all be reassigned to different functions. Default settings are as according to name None Flash Measure The button has no function. Initiates fl ash measure function. True Focus Interval timer Activates True Focus function.

  • Page 109: 4.2 Image Info

    4.2 Image Info 4.2 Image Info In Image info you can compose your own combination of letters, words, symbols, etc to be included in the metadata. The same MENU procedure is also used to change a Profi le name. Text setting 1) Press the MENU button on the grip.

  • Page 110: 4.3 Date & Time

    Changing text - an example Here is an example of how to change existing text (in this case the word ‘Text’ to a copyright symbol plus a photographer’s name -’Jens Karlsson’). See previous section ‘4.2 Image info' for proce- dure description. 1) Start by accessing the Image info screen.

  • Page 111: 4.4 System Status

    4.4 System status 4.4 System status Check component usage and general servicing information as follows: MENU 1) Press the MENU button on the grip. 2) Turn the front control wheel until Settings appears. 3) Press the Enter (ISO/WB button) on the grip. ISO/WB 4) Turn the front control wheel to access System Status.

  • Page 112: Drive

    5 Drive Drive There are two drive modes: Single and Continuous. Single and Continuous MENU In Single mode, a capture is made when the shutter release but- ton is pressed and the camera is made ready for the next cap- ture.

  • Page 113: Flash /Strobe

    It includes an integral flash primarily intended for fill-flash use Photo: © Andrej Kopac / Hasselblad Masters 2008 but strong enough for simple close work. Combined with an adapter and a portable unit, H cameras...

  • Page 114: General

    Separate fl ash units can be used in dedicated mode when connected to the hot shoe if the unit is compatible with the SCA3002 (Metz) system using a Hasselblad SCA3902 adapter. This provides a cable free link up for information transfer.

  • Page 115: Integral F Lash

    To access the controls: 1) Activate the camera and press the FLASH button once. FLASH 2) Turn the front control wheel to set the amount of compensa- tion required: • from +3EV through -3EV • press Clr (AF button) to clear the setting quickly if required. 3) Turn the rear control wheel to set: •...

  • Page 116: Flash Measure

    5) If the settings were incorrect to match the output of the fl ash unit, the viewfi nder display shows a red triangle alongside a fl ashing green ‘fl ash’ symbol plus a warning message - ‘Low fl ash’. The grip display will also show a warning message - ‘Low fl...

  • Page 117: Multi Shot

    Multi Shot This section provides an overview of the H4D MS model. Photo: © August Bradley / Hasselblad Masters 2008...
  • Page 118 Download the H4D MS datasheet from the Hasselblad website for a full description. digital CaMERaS This image was taken in both 1-shot and 4-shot mode to illustrate the increase in quality that the 4-shot mode produces.

  • Page 119: Optional Accessories

     Focusing screens  Release cord  Lens accessories Photo: © Morfi Jiménez Mercado / Hasselblad Masters 2008 Optional accessories provide the opportunity to extend the capabilities of your system or just to add extra convenience to suit your way of working.
  • Page 120 Rear view For connecting fl ashes compatible with for eff ect or where eye contact with the www.hasselblad.com the SCA 3002 system to the Hasselblad subject is desirable in portrait photog- H4D. raphy, for example. Autofocus function of all lenses fully retained. Optimized for...
  • Page 121 Available with or without masking for the sensor format Check on the Hasselblad website – www. hasselblad.com – for further details or news of new accessories. HC lens accesories Converter H 1.7X...
  • Page 122 HC 2.8/80 mm HC 2.2/100 mm HC Macro 4/120 mm HC 3.2/150 mm HC 4/210 mm HC 4.5/300 mm LENSES HASSELBLAD HCD 4,0-5,6/35- 90 Aspherical GENERAL LENS DAtA: Focal length 36,3 (87) mm Aperture range 4,0 (5,6) - 32 Angle of view diag/hor/vert 83°/70°/55°...
  • Page 123 Camera body Camera body (included) View cameras – Flash sync shutters View cameras – Electronic shutters Flash sync input cable Any view camera with Hasselblad H adapter Any view camera with Hasselblad H adapter Intelligent Rollei cable electronic...

  • Page 124: Appendix

     P and Pv explanatory charts  Technical specifications  Problems, Equipment Care & Service This section provides an insight into the more tech- nical aspects as well as some important reference information. Photo: © Kevin Then / Hasselblad Masters 2008...

  • Page 125: True Exposure

    It is You can download a full explanation of this also follows that the influence will be greater on shorter shutter situation from www. hasselblad.com. speeds. With the lens at full aperture (largest opening), the amount of light at the "film plane"...

  • Page 126: P & P V Modes

    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.

  • Page 127: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Camera Type Auto-focus, auto-exposure digital SLR camera with interchangeable viewfinders and lenses. Construction One piece stainless steel shell. Die-cast aluminium internal structure. Tripod sockets (1/4 and 3/8”) and quick coupling tripod plate for rapid mounting. Lenses Hasselblad HC/HCD lenses with built-in electronically controlled shutter and aperture. Automatic or manual focusing with instant manual focus override. All HC/HCD lenses meet the exacting requirements of digital photo- graphy. Lens shades can be mounted in reverse for transport. V- system lenses can be used with a CF adapter. Viewfinder (HVD90X) A 90° reflex viewfinder, providing 100% field of view even when wearing eyeglasses, and built-in multi-mode light metering system. Image magnification 3.1x. Integrated fill-in flash with guide number 12. Hot-shoe for automatic flash (Metz SCA3002 system / adapter SCA3902). Dot matrix display with presentation of all relevant information. Built-in diopter adjustment from -5 to + 3.5D. Interchangeable. Focusing Automatic and manual focusing with electronic focus aid in manual mode. Instant manual focus override. Automatic focusing using passive central cross type phase detection sensor. AF metering range EV 1 to 19 (ISO 100). Shutter Electronically controlled lens shutter with speeds ranging from 256 seconds to 1/800. Flash sync at all speeds. Flash control TTL centre-weighted system. Can be used with the built-in flash or a wide variety of flashes compatible with the SCA3002 (Metz) system using adapter SCA3902. ISO range16 to 6400. Flash output can be adjusted (-3 to +3EV) for fill-in purposes independent of ambient light. Flash measurement The H4D has a built-in measurement system that measures flash light from non-TTL flashes, such as studio flashes. Exposure metering Multi-mode exposure metering using 90° reflex viewfinder. Metering options are: Spot (diameter 7.5 mm), Centre Weighted, and CentreSpot. Metering range at f/2.8 and ISO100: Spot: EV2 to 21, Centre-weighted: EV1 to 21, CentreSpot: EV1 to 21. Auto bracketing Bracketing using predetermined number of captures (2, 3, 5, 7 or 9) in 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV step difference intervals. Interval timer Number of captures from 2 to ‘no limit’ and interval from 1 second to 1 hour.
  • Page 128 4 GB CF card holds 60 images on average on average ISO speed range ISO 100, 200, 400 and 1600 ISO 50, 100, 200, 400 and 800 Single shot Shooting mode 16 bit Color definition Color management Hasselblad Natural Color Solution Image storage CF card type U-DMA (e.g. SanDisk extreme IV), red to a Mac or PC Rechargeable Li-ion battery (7.2 VDC / 1850 mAh). Battery type Yes – TFT 3 inch, 24 bit color Color display Histogram /Acoustic feedback IR filter Mounted on CCD sensor Lossless compressed Hasselblad 3FR/3F File format...
  • Page 129 Default Settings ('Default' profile) 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 goes down Bracketing Frames Sequence...

  • Page 130: Care, Digital Capture Unit

    Never attempt to remove the glass filter from the front of the CCD—you will prob- ably ruin the CCD if you do so. If dust manages to get between the IR filter and CCD, it can only be removed at the Hasselblad factory. Contact your Hasselblad dealer for assistance.
  • Page 131 2. Fold the tissue several times to match the width of the IR filter—you might use two or three tissues at a time if necessary (to give you a better grip). Be sure to fold the paper so that the coated glossy side faces outwards—do not use the other side, as it can do more harm than good! 3.

  • Page 132: Problems, Equipment Care And Ser Vice

    •   Never try to remove the glass IR filter from the front of the CCD; this  will probably ruin the CCD. If dust manages to get between the CCD A Hasselblad camera is designed to withstand the rigours of professional use and IR filter, please contact your Hasselblad dealer for assistance. in most environments. To avoid the possibility of damage however, it should be protected from harsh conditions and in particular avoid oil fumes, steam, humid conditions and dust.
  • Page 133 The images in this manual cannot be reprinted or reused without the express permission of the photographers who took them. All text in this manual : © Victor Hasselblad AB & Hasselblad A/S. All images in this manual not credited to the specific photogra- pher: ©...
  • Page 134 Hasselblad A/S Hejrevej 30, DK - 2400 Copenhagen, Denmark Victor Hasselblad AB Box 220, SE - 401 23 Göteborg, Sweden H4D 40 / H4D 50 - UK v.2 - 02.2010...

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