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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION...
  • Page 3 So, just when you think things can't get much better, they do. And the H5D is that model - all the good things from before and then some! The H5D series heralds a step up that is noticeably greater than before.
  • Page 4 Customization is a very prominent concept that you • Access to all H accessories experience in the Hasselblad world that ensures it is the • Film capability (via optional film magazine) photographer that controls the camera, not vice versa.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction Filter s P1 & P2 But tons System requirements Focusing distance calculation Display O f f Warnings & restric tions Depth-of-f ield preview Sleep Infrared focus set tings Power O f f General over view –  Focus assist Image Orientation controls and displays Manual focus...

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    WARNINGS, RESTRICTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS • If you want to power the H5D 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. Please note the following: Most recent Macintosh computers are compatible, both desktops and laptops.

  • Page 7: Par Ts, Components, But Tons

    PARTS, COMPONENTS, BUTTONS AND CONTROLS – OVERVIEW All of the items named on this page are described Focus Assist illuminator in greater detail elsewhere in this manual. Mirror Up button Remote release port Stop Down button Battery grip True Focus button Card format button AE-L button button Camera strap lug...

  • Page 8: Grip But Tons & Controls

    Press the button for 1 second to activate the camera. ally in use. Press the button for one second again to The H5D start-up logo will appear and then the main unlock (this function can be altered to lock all controls screen.

  • Page 9: Camera Body But Tons & Controls

    CAMERA BODY BUTTONS AND CONTROLS Note that some of the buttons can be re-assigned to another function. There are three control buttons on the rear of the grip. True Focus button At default setting, activates True Focus (see separate section for description) but also acts as a Zoom-in button when browsing or Selector button when making a setting change on the sensor unit, according to mode.

  • Page 10: Sensor Unit

    Main support for sensor unit. H3/H4D users please note the Safety catch orientation of the plug on the H5D! Prevents inadvertent removal of sensor unit. ‘Sensor plane’ index For physical focus measurement in critical close-up work. CF-card cover FireWire port For computer connection (please carefully note the orientation of the FireWire plug when inserting into the sensor unit).

  • Page 11: Viewfinder

    Also, you can download technical data sheets from the Hasselblad website, or you can download a combined version - well as a lens booklet that contains a round up of the available lenses as well as some general information.
  • Page 12 DISPLAY INFORMATION − OVERVIEW VIEWFINDER INFORMATION GRIP LCD INFORMATION • Metering method • Metering method • Aperture setting • Aperture setting • Shutter speed • Shutter speed • Exposure method • Exposure method • Capture counter • Capture counter • Exposure compensation •...
  • Page 13 SENSOR UNIT DISPLAY AND CONTROLS − OVERVIEW When shooting, the sensor unit can display the information most often required for a quick ISO setting Capture settings check. The unit’s buttons, grip scroll counter wheels and camera buttons are used to navigate the main menu and change settings.
  • Page 14 GRIP DISPLAY − OVERVIEW TYPICAL GRIP DISPLAY Flash condition indication Focus setting White balance (No exposure compensation, (Manual setting) (Daylight) normal flash synchronisation) Shutter speed setting Aperture setting (1/125s) (f/8) ISO setting Exposure Value display (200 ISO) (EV 13.0) Capture counter Exposure mode indication Metering method Drive...
  • Page 15 VIEWFINDER DISPLAY − OVERVIEW Typical viewfinder display. Note the LEDs will only be visible when activated (by the camera or a setting). Exposure method indication Aperture setting Exposure compensation Metering method (‘aperture priority’ mode) (f/5.6) setting reminder symbol setting (Centre weighted) Focus Assist LED Flash LED True Focus (all mod-...

  • Page 16: Sensor Unit Display

    REASSIGNABLE GRIP BUTTONS - FUNCTION OPTIONS These four grip buttons by de- True Focus fault are assigned according to name but can be reassigned (in Custom Options #4, #5, #6 and AE-L #7 or by using the Camera Con- figuration toolin Phocus) to var- ious other functions listed here.

  • Page 17: Camera Conf Iguration

    So, when renting an H5D for example, you only have to upload the saved profile to ensure that all parameters have been reset with- out you having to go through each detail –...

  • Page 18: Shor Tcuts

    SHORTCUTS Some buttons access shortcuts if used in different ways or contexts. 15 16 Menu button – P1 / P2 setting option access Rear scroll wheel – Menu navigator Press MENU on sensor unit and then P1 or P2 to Functions as a vertical navigator on sensor unit menu.

  • Page 19: General

    GENERAL Photo: Dmitry Ageev © / Hasselblad Masters...

  • Page 20: Carrying Strap

    RECHARGEABLE BATTERY GRIP The environmentally approved Battery grip Li-ion (3043356) is the standard power source for the H5D camera. The H5D requires a power supply for all actions as there is no me- chanical reserve facility. When working untethered, it is therefore advisable to keep a reserve rechargeable battery grip at hand.

  • 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. During the charging procedure, the lamp on the charger signifies the following: N o t e Standby (no battery connected)

  • Page 22: Bat Ter Y Life

    BATTERY LIFE & BATTERY WARNING    N o t e Battery life is dependent on a number of variable factors and therefore cannot be exactly predicted. If the camera is When the low battery message in the viewfinder and the left in the active state instead of Display Off or Sleep modes low battery icon on the sensor display appear, the camera for long periods, for example, then the battery will become...

  • Page 23: Power Modes

    POWER MODES    The H5D can be set at three active modes − ON, Display Off and Sleep. In these active modes, battery consumption is least in Sleep mode and most in ON mode. Both the grip and the sensor unit displays are dimmed accordingly. How-...

  • Page 24: Eyepiece Adjustment

       RUBBER EYE CUP Two rubber eye cups are available for the H5D. The one sup- plied is suitable for users who do not intend to use eyeglass- es 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 25: Protec Tive Baseplate

    4 /60MBs (400x) or better. Please see the Appendix in this manual for a list of recom- mended cards. The H5D is shipped with an 8GB (or larger) compact-flash card, which is capable of holding approximately 50 − 100 captures (according to model). Lossless compression is applied to the images, so the actual size of each capture can vary, thereby affecting the total number of shots you can fit on the card.

  • Page 26: Format Ting Cf Cards

    In either case, you must reformat a CF card in the sensor unit for H5D use. FORMAT BUTTON    Press the Format button on the camera grip. It is purposely recessed to avoid unintentional use, so use a ball-point pen or similar.

  • Page 27: Sensor Unit Maintenance

    SENSOR UNIT – INTRODUCTION    As is the case with all electronic devices pay extra care when The captured image is temporarily stored internally on a CF working in damp en vironments and avoid damp conditions card in the sensor unit or onto a computer hard disk when for storage.

  • Page 28: Tethered To A Computer

    If dust manages to get between the IR filter and sensor, it can only be removed at the Has- selblad factory. Contact your Hasselblad dealer or Hasselblad Service Center for assistance. TETHERED TO A COMPUTER WITH ...

  • Page 29: Capture F Iles

    (typically by way of Phocus) to obtain complete development. If developed in Phocus, 3FR files become Hasselblad 3F files – denoted by each file now bearing the suffix “.fff”. If developed by other RAW proces- sors, the 3FR files are not converted to 3F but can be exported directly to TIFF, PSD etc according to requirements.

  • Page 30: Phocus

    Phocus combines with Hasselblad Natural Color Solution the result is exactly what you would expect from Hasselblad – (HNCS) and Digital Auto Correction (DAC) to provide ultimate simply stunning image quality.

  • Page 31: Lenses & Focus Modes

    LENSES & FOCUS MODES Photo: Roman Jehanno © / Hasselblad Masters...

  • Page 32: Lens Shades

    ATTACHING A LENS    REMOVING A LENS    Depress the lens release button and Remove the front protective cover on the camera body by depressing keep it depressed while rotating the the lens release button and keep- lens counter-clockwise until it stops and ing it depressed while turning the lift it out.

  • Page 33: Infrared Focus Settings

       As well as the conventional view on the focusing screen to ensure a sharp image, the H5D also features an LED focus assist capability appearing as two arrowheads Lens focus setting too to the right of the viewfinder display (except for lenses with a maximum aperture far beyond the distance of f/6.7 or smaller).
  • Page 34 However, a warning is dis- played which disappears after confirmation. T i p To expand your range of lenses, consider using a CF adapter to allow you to use most of the lenses from the Hasselblad V- system.

  • Page 35: Manual Focus

       MANUAL FOCUS There is both a Manual focus mode setting and a manual override capability. Front scroll Manual focus is a specific setting that you actively make, whereas manual over- wheel ride is always available as a temporary override of an autofocus setting. SAVE In Manual focus mode, focusing is carried out by rotating the focusing ring in the conventional manner.

  • Page 36: Single Shot

    SINGLE SHOT    At Single Shot setting (AF S), the shutter release will be blocked until the camera finds the optimum focus setting. This ensures that no captures can be made that are not finely focused. However, this delay will normally be only a fraction of a second in good lighting conditions with a clear focusing pattern.
  • Page 37 True Focus uses yaw rate technology and by way of the Absolute Position Lock (APL) processor, logs camera movement as the basis for an extremely rapid compensatory focus reset without any shutter lag. The H5D’s firmware then further perfects the focus using the precise data retrieval system found on all HC/HCD lenses.

  • Page 38: True Focus And Camera Handling 38 About

    TRUE FOCUS AND CAMERA HANDLING    To obtain the maximum benefit from True Focus you should ✘ try to work within the requirements of the system. This might need a little practice but it will improve the accuracy of the measurements and thereby provide better results. Firstly, try to remain as still as possible when making the first True Focus measurement and wait for the audio signal or ready light to show green again before continuing.

  • Page 39: True Focus, Four Methods

    FOUR TRUE FOCUS METHODS ACTIVATED BY SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON – TRUE FOCUS RETAINED MENU > SETTINGS > CUSTOM OPTIONS > # 31 In this mode the autofocus function is effectively converted into the True Focus function. That is, focus is set by half-pressing the shutter release button.
  • Page 40 FOUR TRUE FOCUS METHODS – CONT ACTIVATED BY TRUE FOCUS BUTTON – AUTOFOCUS DEACTIVATED In this mode the True Focus function is activated by pressing the True Focus button. Normal autofocus is de-activated, therefore, pressing the shutter release button will not reset the focus. Useful when many shots are required with the same focus setting.

  • Page 41: Live View (50C/50Cwifi/50Cms/200Cms Only)

    LIVE VIEW – 50c / 50cWiFi / 50cMS / 200cMS MODELS ONLY LIVE VIEW This feature is useful for accurate focusing, composition, checking depth of field etc. It is activated by either the P1 or P2 button. 1. Firstly, program either the P1 or P2 button to ‘Live View’. 2.

  • Page 42: Exposure Control

    EXPOSURE CONTROL Photo: Martin Schubert © / Hasselblad Masters...

  • Page 43: Iso & White Balance On Grip

    ISO & WHITE BALANCE    Both ISO and White Balance can be set either via the grip, the sensor unit or, when tethered, via Phocus. On the grip, the ISO/WB button provides immediate access to ISO and White Balance settings. The front and rear scroll wheels are used to make the desired changes which appear on the grip display, the sensor unit display as well as in the viewfinder.

  • Page 44: E Xposure Set Ting Modes 4

    EXPOSURE SETTING MODES    In manual mode, aperture is set by the front scroll wheel and Exposure can be controlled either manually or by using one the shutter speed by the rear scroll wheel unless set other- of four automatic modes. These have the following designa- wise in Custom Options #26.

  • Page 45: Automatic Exposure Mode

    To help you find them, the H5D can provide an overexposure indicator, which shows precisely which areas of your shot are overexposed (i.e., pixels that are at maxi-...

  • Page 46: Ae-L But Ton

    AE- L BUTTON    This button has two main functions that can be incorporat- the metered area is saved as a mid-grey (Zone 5). When the ed in various working methods involving exposure locking. spot area is then placed over another part of the scene, the It also has an extra function for the flash measure capability new area is then compared to the saved area and the dif- (see AE-L section under Flash).

  • Page 47: E Xp Compensation/Quick Adjust

       EXPOSURE COMPENSATION / QUICK ADJUST Custom Options #3, The exposure compensation function, for both manual and #17 and #23 used to automatic modes can be set from -5 to +5 EV, in 1/3, 1 or deactivate and alter 1/2 EV increments (Custom Option #3) and is visible above the settings for the the scale in the viewfinder and as a ±...

  • Page 48: Navigating The Menus

    NAVIGATING THE MENUS Photo: Hengki Koentjoro © / Hasselblad Masters...

  • Page 49: Sensor Unit Menu

    BASIC DESCRIPTION OF SENSOR UNIT MENU ITEMS By using the buttons on the control panel and the scroll wheels on the grip you can navigate down through the various levels in the menu. Below is an overview of the setting options available. Sets the light sensitivity of the sensor.

  • Page 50: Navigating Menu And Set Tings On Su

       OVERVIEW OF NAVIGATING MENU AND SETTINGS ON SENSOR UNIT. Navigating the menu and accessing the settings on the sensor unit are achieved by pressing the appropriate buttons surround- ing the display. Note that some of the buttons are modal and so have dual functions which is indicated by the designation that appears closest to that particular button when navigating.

  • Page 51: Navigating Menu And Settings On Grip

    OVERVIEW OF NAVIGATING MENU AND SETTINGS    Navigating the menu and accessing the settings on the grip is achieved by pressing the buttons surrounding the display and turning the scroll wheels. Note that some of the buttons are modal and so have several functions which is indicated by the designation that appears closest to that particular button when navigating.

  • Page 52: Previews And Browsing

    PREVIEWS & BROWSING Photo: Dmitry Ageev © / Hasselblad Masters...

  • Page 53: Preview Modes

    PREVIEW MODES    Use the Display button to cycle through the available pre- Two additional screens also available, accessible from the Histogram screen: view modes which are: • Combined Histogram: • Standard preview: Shows a preview image overlaid with a histogram display- Shows a preview image surrounded by a display of a few ing the three components: red blue and green.

  • Page 54: Histograms

    HISTOGRAM TYPES    There are three types of histogram representation available: Histogram and Full details, Combined histogram and Histogram mode. Histogram and Full details Combined Histogram Histogram mode In Histogram and Full details mode, In Combined Histogram mode, the In Histogram mode, the individual you can read a list of camera set- RBG channels are represented to...

  • Page 55: Current Folder Selec Tion

    ZOOMING IN AND OUT    There are four views in Browse mode. Zoom in by using the the Zoom in ( ) / out ( ) buttons or True Focus ( ) and AE-L ( buttons. Zoomed View is reached by zooming in from the Standard View. When zoomed in, you can select the area of interest by using the front and back scroll wheels or the navigation button.

  • Page 56: Sensor Unit Settings

    SENSOR UNIT SETTINGS Photo: Hengki Koentjoro © / Hasselblad Masters...

  • Page 57: Sensor Unit Menu Layout

    BASIC OVERVIEW OF SENSOR UNIT MENU The menu is structured in a manner similar to very many digitally controlled personal devices and should be familiar to most. Once the menu is accessed navigation, selection and confirmation are made by the various buttons beneath the display, the scroll wheels on the grip as well as the True Focus and AE-L buttons.

  • Page 58: Iso & Wb Set Ting On Sensor Unit

    ISO SETTING ON SENSOR UNIT    SENSOR UNIT MENU > ISO ISO and White Balance can be set either on the sensor unit, the grip or, when tethered, via Phocus. On the sensor unit, the settings are automatically and simultaneously transferred from the sensor unit to the grip. Likewise all changes on the grip are automatically transferred to the sensor unit display.

  • Page 59: Image Format

    WHITE BALANCE SETTING BY USING A ‘GREY CARD’: • Make the first shot a grey card/Qp card close-up and then There are two ways to make manual white/grey balance set- make the adjustment in Phocus for the session. tings using a ‘Grey card’ or ‘Qp card’. If colour accuracy is not critical, you can use any neutrally coloured area or surface •...

  • Page 60: Storage

    STORAGE SETTINGS > STORAGE Storage includes three entries: Create new folder, Delete and Format.    CREATE NEW FOLDER SENSOR UNIT MENU > STORAGE > FORMAT See section in “Previews & Browsing” chapter.    DELETE SENSOR UNIT MENU > STORAGE > DELETE Delete allows you to make single or multiple deletes of captures.

  • Page 61: Set Tings

       Error: SENSOR UNIT MENU > SETTINGS > USER INTERFACE > SOUND The H5D offers audio feedback to relay information. This menu item has Volume Ready: (choose between High, Low and Off), Key Click (choose between On and Off) and Exposure Warning (choose between On and Off).

  • Page 62: Date & Time

    SENSOR UNIT MENU > SETTINGS > USER INTERFACE > DATE & TIME The H5D has an internal clock that keeps track of the date and time. This informa- tion is used to mark each shot with the date and time at which it was taken. It is also used to label folders with the date on which each folder was created.

  • Page 63: P1 & P2 But Tons

    SETTINGS > CUSTOM OPTIONS    BUTTON P1 & P2, DISPLAY OFF, SLEEP, POWER OFF, IMAGE ORIENTATION, SHOW PREVIEW Custom Options allows the setting of various options, as listed here. The setting procedure is the same for these features: 1. Press MENU. 2.

  • Page 64: Image Orientation

    SENSOR UNIT AND VIEW / LARGE FORMAT CAMERAS For optimum use, the H5D sensor unit can also be used with view cameras (with the appropriate adapter and cables). The exposure time set on the unit sets the maximum length of exposure. The default setting is 1/8 sec and this is the setting that can be kept for all exposures from 1/8 sec through 1/2000sec.

  • Page 65: Wifi

    SETTINGS > WI-FI (H5D-50c Wi-Fi model only) The Wi-Fi mode allows the Hasselblad Phocus Mobile application on an Apple iPhone or an Apple iPad to work in the same way as when a camera is tethered to a computer. Please note that no images are stored on the iPhone/iPad so if you want to mail an image, use the screen capture function on the iPhone/iPad.
  • Page 66 CONNECT DIRECTLY TO AN IPHONE/IPAD (DIRECT (AP) MODE) (H5D-50c Wi-Fi model only) 1. Enter the Wi-Fi menu. 2. Make sure Wi-Fi is set to OFF. When changed from ON to OFF, a quick re-start will take place. The menu will be entered automatically.
  • Page 67 If the network is WPA2 encryption), enter enu” WI-FI CONNECTION (H5D-50c Wi-Fi model only) CONTINUED WIFI > WIFI ON > PASSWORD and by using the navia- If the network is password protected using WPA or WPA2 encryption, then a password must also be entered at this point.
  • Page 68 (H5D-50c Wi-Fi model only) WI-FI CONNECTION VIA PHOCUS MOBILE Assuming that an iPhone/iPad is connected to: a) the same network as you intend to use, or that b) a Direct (AP) connection has already been established, you will see a list of connected cameras and Phocus appli- cations running under Hosts.

  • Page 69: Ser Vice

    Firmware update: Download the latest firmware update for camera” option should be selected. Select “From host” for the sensor unit from the Hasselblad website. Unzip the file all other configurations. first and then transfer the “.cim” file to a CF card. Insert the card in the camera and navigate to “Firmware update”.

  • Page 70: Spirit Level

       SPIRIT LEVEL Normal (at default setting) The integrated electronic spirit level provides a rapid and accurate way of ensuring the camera is either horizontally neutral in alignment (level) and/or vertically neutral in align- ment (plumb). It uses two methods that are fully visible on the sensor unit display and partly visible in the viewfinder.

  • Page 71: Grip Menu Settings

    GRIP MENU SETTINGS Photo: Bara Prasilova © / Hasselblad Masters...

  • Page 72: Over View Of Grip Menu

    GENERAL OVERVIEW    OF GRIP MENU Text setting Self timer options Bracketing options Interval Settings options options Custom Options System status Drive These arrows signify the FRONT scroll wheel is used to select these options. These arrows signify the REAR scroll wheel is used to make settings changes.

  • Page 73: Self Timer

    These provide the integral finess- es that make the H5D a powerful and sophisticated tool to satisfy a variety of professional demands. There are five functions: Self timer, Bracketing, Interval, Settings and Drive.
  • Page 74 SELF TIMER SETTING – continued Front scroll wheel MENU 1) Press on grip. ENTER Front scroll wheel until Self Timer appears. 2) Turn SAVE MENU 3) Press ENTER. 4) Turn Front scroll wheel to access the options, that are: Rear scroll wheel Delay Mirror sequence...

  • Page 75: Bracketing

    BRACKETING options available 2 frames 3 frames 5 frames options available options available 1/3 EV 1/2 EV 1 EV 2 EV 3 EV Note the difference in operation between Single and Con- The bracketing function provides an automatic series of cap- tinuous drive settings: tures;...
  • Page 76 7) In turn the Rear scroll wheel to choose the amount of EV variation required: 3, 2, 1, 1/2, 1/3 EV. 8) Press SAVE. Sequence highlighted. Step highlighted. 1/3 EV variation chosen as option. ENTER ‘Standard, over, under’ 9) Press again from the Bracketing screen to activate chosen as option.
  • Page 77 INTERVAL options available 2 frames – 255 frames options available 2 seconds − 1 hour lance, nature study, etc. The exposure and focus settings (Man- By using the interval setting, you can allow the camera to ual or Auto) will be according to the camera settings at the time take a series of captures automatically over a set period.

  • Page 78: Custom Options

    SETTINGS > CUSTOM OPTIONS options available CUSTOM OPTIONS sub- settings you can access further items for setting chang- From the Settings screen you can access four main sub-set- es. Look at the main menu chart to get an idea of where all tings: Custom options, Image info, Date &...
  • Page 79 CUSTOM OPTIONS (ON GRIP)    Stop down function The following is a description of all the Custom Options ac- • Stop Down cessible through the grip display. They are accessed by Menu but can be reassigned to: > Settings > Custom Options. The words and figures in red AF Drive •...
  • Page 80 Generates Zone makes the camera behave in message on grip display if attempted. the same fashion as the Hasselblad 205FCC. That is, the central spot No allows the lens shutter and auxiliary is placed over a particular area of...
  • Page 81 Rear wheel quick adjust 17 Interval & Self Timer • • No • Exit • Stay Allows rear scroll wheel to make a Allows either the Interval or Self rapid EV adjustment (or EV compen- Timer mode to remain active after sation) in auto-exposure mode.
  • Page 82 Always return mirror Aperture control in Manual 26 • Front wheel • Rear wheel • • Yes Automatically lowers mirror again Selects which scroll wheel changes for viewing at the end of every mir- the aperture setting when in Manual ror-up sequence.

  • Page 83: Image Info

    SETTINGS > IMAGE INFO 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. IMAGE INFO SETTING Front scroll wheel 1) Press MENU.

  • Page 84: Image Info Tex T Set Ting

    IMAGE INFO SETTING Here is an example of how to change existing text (in this case the word ‘Text’ to a copyright symbol plus a photogra- pher’s name -’Jens Karlsson’). See previous section 4.2 Im- age info for procedure description. 1) Start by accessing the Image info screen.

  • Page 85: System Status

    SETTINGS > SYSTEM STATUS Check component usage and general servicing information as follows: SYSTEM STATUS DISCLOSURE Front scroll wheel 1) Press MENU on grip. ENTER Front scroll wheel until Settings appears. 2) Turn the NEXT MENU 3) Press ENTER. 4) Turn the Front scroll wheel to access System Status.

  • Page 86: Drive

    DRIVE    In Continuous mode, the camera automatically makes cap- There are two drive modes: Single and Continuous. In Single tures and makes ready for the next capture in a continuous mode, a capture is made when the shutter release button is manner as long as you maintain pressure on the shutter re- pressed and the camera is made ready for the next capture.

  • Page 87: Profiles

    PROFILES Photo: Rafal Maleszyk © / Hasselblad Masters...

  • Page 88: Prof Iles

    PROFILES The profiles feature allows rapid access to pre-determined Full auto: normal flash sync, autofocus (single), single drive, combinations of settings that increase the speed and secu- programmed exposure, centre weighted metering, -None rity of workflow. One example might be in a social situation Studio: normal flash sync, manual focus, single drive, manu- where there might be a need for formal outdoor portraiture al exposure, spot metering, - AF...

  • Page 89: Changing A Profile Name

    USING PROFILES    PROFILES 1) From the main screen, click on the grip and the profile screen will appear. SAVE 2) Use the scroll bar to go through the list and highlight the desired profile. PROFILES 3) Press Load (AF button).

  • Page 90: Flash /Strobe

    FLASH / STROBE Photo: Bara Prasilova © / Hasselblad Masters...

  • Page 91: General

    IR and similar wireless flash release devices are used. Victor Hasselblad AB can accept no responsibility whatsoever for accidents that might occur or damage caused when Hasselblad equipment is used in combination with third-party backs of any description.

  • Page 92: Integral Flash

    ACCESS TO CONTROLS    Front scroll FLASH 1. Activate the camera and press the button once. FLASH wheel 2. Turn the Front scroll wheel to set the amount of com- pensation required: • from +3EV through -3EV • press to clear the setting quickly if required.

  • Page 93: Flash Measure

    SEPARATE FLASH UNIT CONNECTION    Separate flash units can be electrically connected either by way of the hot shoe accessory holder (see previous warn- ings) on the top of the viewfinder or via a cord to the PC con- nection port on the left hand side of the camera body.

  • Page 94: Hm 16-32 Film Magazine

    HM 16-32 FILM MAGAZINE (OPTIONAL ACCESSORY) Photo: Hengki Koentjoro © / Hasselblad Masters...

  • Page 95: Lcd Panel

       HM 16-32 FILM MAGAZINE (OPTIONAL ACCESSORY) The Hasselblad HM 16-32 film magazine is a sophisticated semi-independent unit within the H system. It has its own power supply for individual information storage, LCD panel, illumination, etc. It features: automatic 120/220 compatibility,...

  • Page 96: Function Selector

       CHANGE UP /CHANGE DOWN BUTTON Can alter the settings ‘upwards’. For example, to increase the film speed setting. Toggle action. Can alter the settings ‘downwards’. For example, to decrease the film speed set- ting. Toggle action. FUNCTION SELECTOR ...

  • Page 97: Film Tab Holder

    FILM TAB HOLDER    Holds an ID tab from the film roll pack as a reminder of the type of film loaded. Remember to change it if you change film type!    FILM HOLDER KEY Secures the film holder in the magazine. Fold out the key and turn counter-clock- wise 90°...

  • Page 98: Attaching And Removing The Magazine

    ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE MAGAZINE    You cannot remove a magazine from the camera body if the magazine darkslide is not in place, (when the magazine darkslide indicator on the magazine shows white). Neither can you withdraw the magazine darkslide when the magazine is not attached to the camera.
  • Page 99 FILM SPEED SETTING / BARCODE    The film speed (ISO / ASA) can be set automatically or manu- ally. Automatic setting uses a Barcode (only some films have this feature, notably Fujifilm). This is the default setting.  Film settings (ISO / film length) are automatic only if the magazine is set at Barcode automatic.

  • Page 100: Data Imprint Setting

       DATA IMPRINT SETTING Data imprinting can be activated or deactivated through the magazine menu. To access data setting: 1) Ensure the magazine settings lock is in the unlocked Manual film speed setting. 220 film length setting. position. 2) Press the button until the Data symbol appears.

  • Page 101: Film Loading 1

    FILM LOADING    The film magazine can be loaded either on or off the cam- era. Regularly check the interior of the magazine and re- move dust, particles or any scraps of paper from previous rolls of film. Load and unload film magazines away from di- rect light sources.

  • Page 102: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Photo: Roman Jehanno © / Hasselblad Masters...
  • Page 103 Instant mag. (included) View cameras – Flash sync shutters View cameras – Electronic shutters Flash sync input cable Any view camera with Hasselblad H adapter Rollei Lens- Control S Any view camera with Hasselblad H adapter Expose cable Flash sync...
  • Page 104 HC LENS RANGE HCD 4.8/24mm HCD 4/28mm HC 3.5/35mm HC 3.5/50-IImm HC 2.8/80mm HC 2.2/100mm HC 3.2/150mm HC 4/210mm HC Macro 4/120-IImm HC 4.5/300mm HC 3.5–4.5/50–110mm HCD 4.0–5.6/35–90mm Most V system C type lenses with optional CF lens adapter...

  • Page 105: Optional Accessories

    GIL (Global Image Locator) (3053300) Improves comfort and security with hand-held photography. Complete The Hasselblad GIL (3053300 ) pro- with quick plate H. vides automatic creation and storage of GPS information for all H-system digital cameras. The data is tagged...

  • Page 106: Battery Adapter

    13 mm, 26 mm and 52 mm. As the H5D has a TTL light metering system, exposure compensation is au- tomatic. Check www.hasselblad.com for further details about lens shades, endcaps, lens pouches etc or news of new accessories.

  • Page 107: Multi Shot

    Both models produce undeniable and obvious improvements in technical quality in 4-shot mode while the H5D-200cMS raises the bar even further in 6-shot mode for special assignments. To make a multi-shot capture, you must work tethered to a computer and have Hasselblad Phocus running.

  • Page 108: Appendix

    APPENDIX Photo: Bryn Griffiths © / Hasselblad Masters...

  • Page 109: Technical Specifications

    6 programmable buttons. Complete camera set-up can be saved to 7 custom profiles. Lenses Hasselblad H System lens line (12 lenses from 24 to 300 mm) with integral central lens shutter. All central lens shutter V system Carl Zeiss lenses via optional CF adapter.

  • Page 110: Technical Specifications

    6 programmable buttons. Complete camera set-up can be saved to 7 custom profiles. Lenses Hasselblad H System lens line (12 lenses from 24 to 300 mm) with integral central lens shutter. All central lens shutter V system Carl Zeiss lenses via optional CF adapter.

  • Page 111: All Models

    Accessory connection Provided with two M5 threads and an electrical connector for accessories. Customization A large number of the H5D’s functions can be customized by the user to suit specific styles or situations through the built-in menu system. User interface Both basic and advanced functions are set using buttons and scroll wheels in conjunction with the grip display and viewfinder display.

  • Page 112: Default Set Tings

    Key click Exp. warning Display Contrast 5 Display Brightness 5 Info screen Focus conf Display off 30 sec Sleep 5 min Power off 30 min Image orientation Auto Show Preview After exposure Tethered power From host Wi-Fi Off (H5D-50c Wi-Fi only)

  • Page 113: True Exposure

    Therefore, when using flash/strobe as the main light speeds, e.g. 1/500s, the effect becomes clearly visible. As source, you should set True Exposure to OFF in Custom Hasselblad knows exactly how the shutters behave in HC Options #13 on grip. lenses, automatic compensatory measures in speed setting adjustments are therefore employed.

  • Page 114: P & P V Modes

    5. 6 1000 1000 Shutter speed Shutter speed Shutterspeed LIGHT METERING METHOD SENSITIVITY DISTRIBUTION RECOMMENDED CF CARDS FOR H5D Please ensure you format all Card type Size GB Marked speed previously unused cards in the sensor unit before use. Lexar Professional Compact Flash...

  • Page 115: Problems, Equipment Care And Service

    PROBLEMS, EQUIPMENT CARE & SERVICE Loss: Hasselblad equipment is much sought after and you should take The H5D is a very sophisticated camera that relies on much information obvious steps to prevent theft. Never leave it visible in an unattended being passed and processed to and from each modular back to produce car, for example.

  • Page 116: Index

    INDEX About General Self Timer Accessories Grip but tons & controls Sensor unit Accessor y connec tion Grip display Sensor unit display AE-L but ton Grip menu Sensor unit maintenance Appendix Grip Menu Set tings Sensor unit menu At taching /removing the view f inder Sensor unit menu layout At taching/removing a lens Sensor unit set tings...
  • Page 117 Victor Hasselblad AB. The images in this manual were not taken with a Hasselblad H5D. They are used for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to represent the image quality produced by a Hasselblad H5D.

This manual is also suitable for:

H5d-50c wi-fiH5d-50cmsH5d-200cmsH5d-40H5d-50H5d-60

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