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USER MANUAL

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INTRODUCTION

The Hasselblad H series of cameras consists of building new developments on the shoulders of the previous generation.

In this way all the previous work-experience based and branch-demanding features are automatically included. 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. There are changes and many are 'from the ground up'. The H spirit thrives but has now matured to reinforce further its position in the rapidly changing world of digital imaging. Future proofing is key to a secure placing for working photographers. The H5D provides a reliable connection to the fleeting environment of digital imaging technology so when the wind changes direction, the H5D remains as the safeguarding companion to provide support.

There are five models to choose from to suit the varied demands from the professional world. They start with the entry level 40 MPixel model that right from the outset confidently takes on most rivals from all brands and beats them with star quality results. The models then just get better and better. At the other end of the scale is the 200

MPixel MultiShot model that raises the bar so much for product work that it is in a league of its own.

True to Hasselblad philosophy, interchangeability and versatility span all models regarding lenses and accessories with minimal restrictions. This applies not only to H5 but all

H1, H2, H3 and H4 models as well. The H system additionally breaks rank regarding series limitations with the ability to use other lenses from the V system or when using the sensor unit on view cameras. In short, you have access to a more comprehensive world to apply medium format quality to.

Hasselblad's best kept secret is knowing that every link in the chain that leads to the page in the magazine has to reach a certain standard; it is that simple. That's why Hasselblad spends so much time and energy into checking those almost endless behind-the-scenes details and standards because they understand this simple concept. There is no magical formula to Hasselblad success other than an understanding of what is required to produce the best results available in the world today and an acceptance that there are no short cuts in this process. Hasselblad does its best to produce the best; there is no other way to achieve the Hasselblad star quality.

Medium format photography is about professionalism. Camera systems have to be professional, handling has to be professional and captures have to be professional in quality.

Hasselblad knows it and delivers it; professionals know that too.

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The H5 models have a good deal in common. Stainless steel and aluminium were the materials chosen to endure the treatment handed out in professional use – and that can be pretty tough.

The sturdy but ergonomic integral grip incorporates not only the battery but one of the user interfaces too. It is here, by way of the surrounding buttons, that you enter the ‘control room’. Customization is a very prominent concept that you experience in the Hasselblad world that ensures it is the photographer that controls the camera, not vice versa.

Accessed through the grip alone, there are 34 separate custom options.

The standard prism viewfinder provides not only the most popular way of viewing but the sophisticated light metering system too. Don’t forget the waist-level accessory model if you prefer it.

And when all the hustle and bustle and rushing around is over for the latest glossy cover and you settle back into a more reflective mode for some seriously detailed product shot you consider your Hasselblad. You remove the sensor unit and slip it onto your large format your studio set up where movements, controlled depth of field and close-up clarity rule. Now that is versatility.

On the softer side of things all models share features that professionals rely on for fast tracking their progress.

Camera Configuration in conjunction with Phocus offers a powerful tool to provide intuitive, easy and rapid control of all the parameters you don't want to forget in the heat of the moment. Custom build camera profiles with total control in advance to ensure the optimum in shooting security.

HNCS – Hasselblad Natural Color Solution – saves time and secures the job because skin tones or specific product tones are going to be rendered automatically, accurately and immediately without any fuss. That can be worth a lot.

True Focus is the pet feature for many fashion photographers who work fast and by instinct. They don’t have the time to double check focus for every single split second shot and neither do they have the time to get it wrong. True Focus delivers the sharpness in an intuitive manner, at speed.

IFC – Immediate Focus Confirm – for True Focus users who have a second to spare and a desire to know the focus is exactly on target regarding specific areas. Intuitively and directly displays inspection of captures at 100% pinpointing the original focus selection.

JPEG & RAW files can be produced simultaneously if you choose. The JPEG files are not only 1/4 resolution they are also HNC profiled so you can print straight from a folder for amazing quality. RAWs are retained of course for your final masterpieces.

Digital Lens Correction , applied at the file editing stage, takes a discerning look at any colour aberration, distortion and light fall off however minor (which is inherent in any lens, anywhere) and resolves the situation automatically.

All models feature:

•  Stainless steel/aluminium camera body

•  Access to 12 H system lenses

•  Access to most V system lenses by CF Adapter accessory

•  Access to all H accessories

•  40 Custom options

•  Hasselblad Natural Color Solution

•  True Focus

•  Digital Lens Correction

•  Access to view camera use

•  Hasselblad Phocus and Adobe Lightroom

•  International Warranty & Service package

50MS & 200MS models also feature:

•  Multi-Shot facility

H System lenses and accessories include:

•  24, 28, 35, 50, 80,100,150, 210, 300

•  120 Macro

•  50-110 & 35-90 zooms

•  1.7x converter & Macro converter

•  CF adapter (to be able to use V system lenses)

•  HTS 1.5 tilt/shift adapter

•  GIL (Global Image Locator)

•  Battery Adapter for technical camera use

Medium format advantage means:

•  Shallow depth of field

•  Huge sensors for unbeatable image resolution

•  Super smooth color and tone rendition

•  Enlargements in breathtaking quality

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CONTENTS

Introduction

System requirements

Warnings & restrictions

 General overview – controls and displays

Parts, components, buttons

Grip buttons & controls 8

Camera body buttons & controls 9

Sensor unit 10

Viewfinder 11

Lenses 11

Display overview 12

Sensor unit display

Grip display

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Viewfinder display

Customizable buttons

Camera Configuration 17

Shortcuts 18

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 General

Carrying strap

Rechargeable battery

Battery charger

Charging the battery

Battery grip − precautions

Battery life

Battery status

Power modes

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Viewfinder screen 23

Attaching /removing the viewfinder 24

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Eyepiece adjustment

Rubber eyecup

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Accessory connection 24

PC-connector 24

Protective baseplate

CF cards

Inserting/removing CF cards

Formatting CF cards

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Removing/attaching sensor unit 27

Sensor unit maintenance 27

Cleaning sensor unit filter

Tethered to a computer

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Capture files 29

Phocus 30

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 Lenses & focus modes 31

Attaching/removing a lens 32

Lens cap 32

Lens shades

Shutter and aperture control

Filters

Focusing distance calculation

Depth-of-field preview

Infrared focus settings

Focus assist

Manual focus

Autofocus 35

Single shot 36

Continuous 36

True Focus 36

True Focus, Absolute position lock 37

True Focus and camera handling 38

Focus checking

True Focus, four methods

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 Exposure Control

ISO & white balance on grip

Light metering modes

Exposure setting modes

Manual exposure mode

Automatic exposure mode

Mark overexposure

AE-L button

Exp compensation/Quick Adjust

Fixed Exposure compensation

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 Navigating the Menus 46

Sensor unit menu 48

Navigating menu and settings on SU 49

Navigating menu and settings on grip 50

 Previews and browsing 51

Preview modes 52

Browsing 53

Zooming 53

Viewing modes 53

 Sensor unit settings

Sensor unit menu layout

ISO & WB setting on sensor unit

Image Format 57

Storage 58

Delete 58

Format 58

Settings 59

Sound 59

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Date & Time 60

Display 60

Custom Options

P1 & P2 Buttons

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Display Of f 61

Sleep 61

Power Of f

Image Orientation

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Show Preview 62

Service 62

About 63

Spirit level 64

 Grip Menu Settings

Overview of grip menu

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Self Timer 67

Bracketing 69

Interval 71

Settings 72

Custom Options

Image Info

Image info text setting

Date & Time

System status 79

Drive 80

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 Profiles 81

Profiles 82

 Flash /strobe 84

General 85

Integral flash 86

Flash measure 87

 Accessories 88

 Multi Shot 93

 Appendix

Technical Specifications

Default settings

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True Exposure

P & Pv modes

Light metering sensitivity

Recommended CF cards

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Problems, Equipment care and service 100

Index 101

COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Image-storage and editing requires a certain minimum standard regarding computer capabilities. Large images require a reasonably high-performance computer with plenty of memory, advanced graphics capabilities and a recent operating system. In most cases, the computer should include a FireWire connector, which will enable you to load images directly from the camera.

To load captures stored on the removable compact-flash card, you could instead use a USB CF-card reader, but FireWire is recommended for optimum speed and flexibility.

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.

Most recent desktop PC computers are compatible.

Most laptop PC computers are not compatible (but can be modified in many cases).

•  Keep the H5D and computer equipment away from moisture wherever possible. If your camera becomes wet, disconnect from power and allow it to dry before attempting to operate again.

•  Always take great care when you remove the sensor unit for cleaning as the exposed CCD sensor protective filter is vulnerable to damage.

•  Keep all cables connected to or from your camera and computer out of the way where they will not be tripped over.

•  Your new Hasselblad camera may have been supplied in kit form or as separate items. There are a number of possible combinations depending on factors such as offers, bundles etc. 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.

•  Please keep purchase details and the warranty in a safe place.

•  Become familiar with the various parts and components. Leave protective covers on as much as possible and avoid touching glass surfaces and inserting fingers into the camera body. Hasselblad cameras have a robust construction and are capable of withstanding fairly rough treatment but nevertheless are precision instruments and will serve you longer if treated with respect from the beginning.

FIRMWARE UPDATES

If you have registered your camera you should automatically receive e-mail informing you of the latest developments. Otherwise you are advised to make regular checks regarding firmware updates to the camera body, the sensor unit and the viewfinder.

The aim is to ensure you have the latest firmware updates for camera body, sensor unit and viewfinder, which naturally ensures the optimum in performance. When updating you should also study the accompanying ‘Release Notes’ or ‘Read Me’ files where you will find details about improvements, developments and changes.

USER MANUAL

This user manual is primarily designed for on-screen PDF reading to exploit search tools etc. However, there is a sufficiently wide left margin to allow one-sided print outs to fit an ISO standard ring binder if required.

Please note that the format is A4 to conform with the most common standard. Therefore if printing out to US Letter format or similar please ensure you select “Fit to Printable Area” in the page scaling dialogue.

Register your camera for regular news about the latest developments, updates, news, tips, and much else!

– www.hasselblad.com –

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PARTS, COMPONENTS, BUTTONS AND CONTROLS – OVERVIEW

All of the items named on this page are described in greater detail elsewhere in this manual.

Focus Assist illuminator

Mirror Up button

Remote release port

Stop Down button

Battery grip

True Focus button

Card format button

AE-L button button

Camera strap lug

Grip lever release button

Battery grip locking lever

Battery Adapter port

Eyesight adjustment wheel

Exposure compensation button

Exposure DISPLAY button

Integral flash

Integral flash release button

PC connector port

Hot shoe

Accessory port cover

CF card door

Lens release button

Sensor unit release button

Camera strap lug

Shutter release button

Front scroll wheel

Grip buttons: Flash, AF, ISO/WB,

MENU, Battery check, Profile

Camera strap lug

Rear scroll wheel

Menu button

P1 button

Menu navigation button

Ready light

P2 button

Display button

Zoom button

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GRIP BUTTONS AND CONTROLS

Note that some of the buttons are modal and so have multiple functions according to the setting being made.

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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 procedure for example, the self timer is activated with this button).

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Front scroll wheel

The front and rear scroll wheels are used to make changes in exposure settings, provide access to the grip menu for settings, navigate the sensor unit’s menu as well as acting as browse controls.

The effect of the wheels’ direction is customizable.

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FLASH / (Control Lock) button) / (EXIT)

This is a triple function button. If you press the button for one second, the beeper will sound (if set) and a key symbol will appear on the grip display signifying that the controls (except the shutter release) have been locked and therefore cannot be altered unintentionally in use. Press the button for one second again to unlock (this function can be altered to lock all controls or scroll wheels only in Custom Options #18 on grip).

Quickly clicking the button will access the flash settings information on the display from the main screen.

See under Flash /Strobe - controls and displays for full details.

This button also acts as the EXIT button for many other settings including an EXIT button when navigating the sensor unit menu.

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AF button / (ON) /

This is a triple function button. Press this button to directly access the autofocus/manual focus choice screen from the main screen. See under Lenses for full details. It also acts as the ON and SEL. (= select) buttons for many other settings.

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ISO/WB button / (SAVE) / (ENTER)

This is a triple function button. It provides direct access to the ISO and White Balance settings (see under

Light Metering & Exposure Control for full details).

It also acts as the SAVE and ENTER buttons for many other settings as well as an OK button when navigating the sensor unit menu.

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MENU button

Accesses the first level of the menu for settings changes.

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Illumination/Battery status button

Press to illuminate the display. Remains active until camera enters Display Off mode. Hold down to access battery status/general information screen.

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ON / OFF (Profiles) button

Press the button for 1 second to activate the camera.

The H5D start-up logo will appear and then the main screen. After a few seconds (customizable) the camera will enter Display Off mode.

A long press of the button will turn the camera off completely (even from Display Off mode) signified by an audible signal (if set).

A quick ‘click’ on the button will access the Profiles feature (see later section for deatils).

Note the difference in results between a long press and a quick click of this button.

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Rear scroll wheel

The front and rear scroll wheels are used to make changes in exposure settings, provide access to the grip menu for settings, navigate the sensor unit’s menu as well as acting as browse controls. The effect of the wheels’ direction is customizable.

EXAMPLE

In this example of making a Bracketing setting, the top three buttons – Flash, AF and ISO/WB – will temporarily function according to the description on the screen – Exit, On and Save.

The buttons return to the standard function when you exit from the setting.

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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.

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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.

Can be reassigned in Custom Options to another function.

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CF Card format button

Re-formats a CF card. Purposefully recessed to prevent unintentional use. Dialogue appears for confirmation.

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AE-L button

At default setting, activates AE-L that can lock a light reading made in both automatic and manual exposure modes. Also acts as a Zoom-out button when browsing or Selector button when making a setting change on the sensor unit, according to mode.

Can be reassigned in Custom Options to another function.

See under Light Metering & Exposure Control /

AE-L button for full details.

There are three control buttons on the front of the grip.

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M.UP button

Press to raise the mirror and press again to lower it

(toggle function). A quick double press of the button

(two within a half second) will immediately access the

Self timer function.

Can be reassigned in Custom Options to another function.

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Remote release cord port

For attaching a remote release cord (electrical). The jack plug socket is protected by a captive rubber plug.

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STOP DOWN button

Press to make a visual check of the depth-of-field on the viewfinder screen at the chosen aperture. The aperture will close according to the setting and remain closed as long as the pressure is maintained. You can alter the aperture at the same time to see the changes taking place.

Can be reassigned in Custom Options to another function.

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N o t e

Customizable buttons are parti cularly useful and can save you a great deal of time and effort. You are advised to investigate their potential fully!

See separate section for full details.

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SENSOR UNIT

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MENU / (EXIT) button

Opens and closes the menu system. Also used for various other tasks (EXIT button, for example) as you issue commands navigating the menu system.

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P1 button

Assignable button to access a specific function. Setting is made via Custom Options on sensor unit or in the Camera Configuration tool in Phocus.

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Navigation button

A four-way rocker button enabling you to browse images as well as navigate the menu system.

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Zoom- in/-out (Selection) button

Zoom-in /out rocker button for the preview image. You can zoom in to view close-ups of previews for focus checking. You can zoom out to view several at once and finally to view and select folders and media. Also acts as a selection button for value setting on the sensor unit menu.

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Display button

Steps through the various view modes for the preview image.

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P2 button

Assignable button to access a specific function. Setting is made via Custom Options on sensor unit or in the Camera Configuration tool in Phocus.

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Ready-light

Indicates sensor unit condition. GREEN signifies a new capture is possible

(steady or blinking). Blinking ORANGE signifies the unit is busy (writing to a

CF card or sending data, for example) and so a new capture is not possible, although settings can be changed. Steady ORANGE signifies the unit is in

‘power down’ mode and requires a few seconds to re-activate. RED signifies a problem (an explanatory message will be displayed).

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CCD and IR filter

The sensor is positioned behind a permanently mounted IR filter. Always be very careful not to touch or scratch the surface of the filter when it is exposed. Replace the protective cover whenever the sensor unit is not mounted on a camera.

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Databus connectors

For digital communication with camera body.

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Retaining bar

Main support for sensor unit.

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Safety catch

Prevents inadvertent removal of sensor unit.

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‘Sensor plane’ index

For physical focus measurement in critical close-up work.

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CF-card cover

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FireWire port

For computer connection (please carefully note the orientation of the

FireWire plug when inserting into the sensor unit).

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Flash sync and power connector ports

Flash sync ports and port for external power supply / battery adapter for when the sensor unit is used with a view/large format camera. Protected behind a rubber cover.

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Previous H2/

H3/H4D users please note the orientation of the plug on the H5D!

VIEWFINDER

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Hot shoe

Connection for automatic flash unit (with SCA 3902 adapter) or for wireless flash connection.

Rubber eye cup

Can be exchanged for another model.

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Exposure method / metering mode

button

The EXP (Exposure) button accesses the exposure and metering mode options screen. Settings are made with the front and rear scroll wheels and the appropriate symbols appear on the grip and viewfinder displays accordingly.

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Eyesight adjustment wheel

The personal eyesight adjustment facility has a diopter range of -5 to +3.5, to suit most users.

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Integral flash unit

Guide number 12.

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Exposure compensation button

Press this button to access the EV compensation screen. Settings are made with either the front or rear scroll wheels. An EV correction symbol appears on the grip and viewfinder display as confirmation.

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Integral flash unit release button

Slide the button towards the rear of the camera to raise the flash. Activation is automatic.

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Viewfinder release button

LENSES

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Lens shade index

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Manual focus ring

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Focusing distance scales

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Depth-of-field scales

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Lens index

See more user details in the ‘Lenses’ section in this manual.

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.

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DISPLAY INFORMATION − OVERVIEW

VIEWFINDER INFORMATION

• Metering method

• Aperture setting

• Shutter speed

• Exposure method

• Capture counter

• Exposure compensation

• Focus assist

• Warning triangle

• Flash warning

• Spirit level

GRIP LCD INFORMATION

•  Metering method 

•  Aperture setting

•  Shutter speed

•  Exposure method 

•  Capture counter

•  ISO

•  White Balance

•  Flash indication

•  Focus

•  Drive

•  EV

•  Battery status

.....optional.....

•  Histogram

PHOCUS / PHOCUS MOBILE INFORMATION

•  Metering method 

•  Aperture setting

•  Shutter speed

•  Exposure method 

•  ISO

•  White Balance

•  Flash indication

•  Focus

•  Drive

•  EV

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REAR LCD INFORMATION

•  ISO

•  White Balance

•  IAA rating

•  Storage medium

.....optional.....

•  Exposure compensation

•  Histogram

•  Date 

•  Time

•  Focal length of lens

•  Spirit level

Optional instantly accessible full-screen display of grip information to show:

Metering method

Aperture setting

Shutter speed

Flash indication

Focus

Drive

EV

Battery status

Exposure method

Capture counter

ISO

White balance

SENSOR UNIT DISPLAY AND CONTROLS − OVERVIEW

When shooting, the sensor unit can display the information most often required for a quick settings check. The unit’s buttons, grip scroll wheels and camera buttons are used to navigate the main menu and change settings.

The display can show all saved captures on a CF card for browsing and enlarge them for detailed inspection.

When shooting, you can control the amount of information visible together with the current preview by choosing various modes

ISO setting

Button

function

White

balance

Capture counter

Button

function

File name

In Browse mode, the scroll wheels and True Focus and AE-L buttons on the grip duplicate the actions of the Navigation and Zoom /selection buttons on the sensor unit.

Activate Browse mode by clicking on the Navigation button, the Zoom button or one of the P buttons (when assigned to

Browse activation).

Certain grip information (such as: aperture setting, shutter speed, flash indication, focus setting, drive, EV, battery status,

exposure method, capture counter, ISO and white balance) can simultaneously be displayed on the sensor unit. This feature is activated by pressing one of the P buttons (when assigned to

Info Screen activation).

Spirit levels can be displayed on the sensor unit (a horizontal spirit level is also visible in the viewfinder simultaneously).

This feature is activated by pressing a P1 / P2 / Custom Button

(when assigned to Spirit Level activation).

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The P1 and P2 buttons on the sensor unit are customizable buttons that rapidly access a variety of functions, which are:

Delete image • Format card • Info screen • Spirit level

• Focus confirm • Browse mode • Mark Overexposure

The buttons are easy to reassign either on the sensor unit itself or by way of the Camera Configuration tool in Phocus.

or

1. Press MENU > SETTINGS > CUSTOM OPTIONS.

2. Select P1 button or P2 according to choice.

3. Step through the available options by pressing the True

Focus ( ) or AE-L

( ) buttons or ZOOM ( or ) button.

4. Save the selection option by pressing EXIT (Menu button).

P1 & P2 BUTTON ASSIGNATION ON SENSOR UNIT

(TWO METHODS)

1. Press MENU .

2. Press P1 button or P2 according to choice.

3. Step through the available options by pressing the True

Focus ( ) or AE-L ( ) buttons or ZOOM ( or ) button.

4. Save the selection option by pressing EXIT (Menu button).

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GRIP DISPLAY − OVERVIEW

TYPICAL GRIP DISPLAY

Flash condition indication

(No exposure compensation,

normal flash synchronisation)

Aperture setting

(f/8)

Exposure Value display 

(EV 13.0)

Exposure mode indication

(Manual setting)

Focus setting

(Manual setting)

White balance

(Daylight)

Shutter speed setting

(1/125s)

ISO setting

(200 ISO)

Capture counter

Metering method indication

(Centre weighted)

Drive condition

Key lock Battery symbols

Typical  camera  grip  display  when  changing  settings.

Command indication

The upper row on the screens describes commands (that change according to the setting). The button immediately above each command effects the change. So in this case, for example, you would press the FLASH button to Exit from the screen. See note below.

Settings symbols

Symbolize the options available when settings are changed.

The active symbol is depicted by a drop shadow.

Scroll wheel description and direction

Arrowheads symbolize which scroll wheel should be used to change the setting they are beside. In this case, the Bracketing option is chosen by the front scroll wheel and the number of captures in that option is chosen by the rear scroll wheel.

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= front scroll wheel

= rear scroll wheel

Setting information

The lower row on the screen displays information about the

current state of the setting. In other words, the upper row displays what you can do, and the lower row displays the current state of settings or what you have done.

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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 priority’ mode)

Aperture setting

(f/5.6)

Exposure compensation setting reminder symbol

Metering method setting

(Centre weighted)

Focus Assist LED

Flash LED

Warning triangle

LED

Exposure compensation

setting (+0.7 EV)

Shutter speed setting

(1/30 second)

Capture counter

When activated, the integral spirit level replaces normal display.

True Focus (all models) and HCD crop (60

Mpix only) icons appear on right hand side of display when functions are activated.

SOME EXAMPLES OF VARIOUS VIEWFINDER DISPLAYS

Standard settings

Normal screen with True Focus activated

Normal screen with AE lock activated

Normal screen with exposure compensation set

Display when scroll wheels and navigation button is used or when Browse mode is activated.

VIEWFINDER DISPLAY ACCORDING TO

SETTING

Flash mode

Menu mode

AF mode

EXPOSURE INFO ON VIEWFINDER DISPLAY

Exposure compensation mode

Exposure and metering mode examples

A = Aperture priority

S = Shutter priority

P = Program

Pv = Program (variable)

M = Manual

Centre Weighted =

CentreSpot =

Spot =

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CUSTOMIZABLE BUTTONS - FUNCTION OPTIONS

These four grip buttons by default are assigned according to name but can be reassigned (in

Custom Options #4, #5, #6 and

#7 or by using the Camera Configuration tool) to various other functions listed here.

(In addition there are two customizable buttons on the sensor unit: P1 and P2. These are set on the sensor unit or in the Camera Configuration tool in

Phocus).

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True Focus

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AE-L

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M.UP

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STOP DOWN

· True Focus

Temporarily activates True Focus function.

· AE-lock

Temporarily locks a light reading in auto or manual modes. Also used in Zone metering.

· Mirror up

Locks mirror up for vibration reduced captures. Also lowers mirror.

· Stop down

Activates stop down function for depth-of-field checking.

· AF

Temporarily activates Autofocus function.

· Self timer

Sets self timer mode. Provides a timed remote shutter release function with the option of a change in sequence of the mirror movement (to reduce vibration).

· Bracketing

Sets Bracketing mode. This function provides an automatic series of captures; one at the standard

exposure setting (Manual or

Auto) and the others with predetermined deviations in EV from the standard exposure.

· B mode

Sets B mode shutter setting.

Shutter stays open as long a pressure is maintained on shutter release button.

· T mode

Sets T mode shutter setting.

Shutter stays open after first press of shutter release button

(toggle function to close again).

· Flash Measure

Activates manual flash measure function.

· Interval timer

Activates interval function start screen.

· Cycle Light Meter mode

Selects next light metering mode.

· Expose

Provides alternative to shutter release button.

· Display Off

Activates Display Off mode immediately.

· Histogram

Provides a histogram on the grip display for the last capture.

SHORTCUT ACCESS TO

BUTTON SETTING SCREENS

1) Press the MENU button fol- lowed by the button you want

to reassign (True Focus, AE-L,

M.UP or Stop Down).

This directly accesses the particular button you chose at the

Custom options level in the menu.

2) Rotate the REAR scroll wheel to select the function you want the button to activate.

3) Press (or the shutter release button). The selected button will now activate the newly assigned function directly.

· Focus Conf.

Provides a 100% preview on display for focus checking.

Not available for True Focus and

AE-L buttons.

· Delete

Direct access to delete dialogue.

· Grey balance exp.

Provides selective capture for grey balance calculations.

· Spirit Level

Activates spirit level on back (but not in viewfinder).

· Rear Info Screen

Activates grip information on sensor unit display.

SAVE

(ISO/WB button)

MENU

Rear scroll wheel

T i p

See separate section about the

Camera Configuration tool.

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CAMERA CONFIGURATION IN PHOCUS

The Camera Configuration tool in Phocus offers a very thorough and secure way of creating comprehensive profiles for the

H5D. There are three windows – Controls, Exposure and General – that present virtually all parameters to enable total control at the press of a button. This means that separate and specific custom profiles created in advance can cover a number of shooting scenarios leaving virtually nothing to chance. In addition these profiles can be easily imported and exported. For instance, you can create a special profile to suit a specific type of shoot and keep it on a memory stick or laptop. So, when renting an H5D for example, you only have to upload the saved profile to ensure that all parameters have been reset without you having to go through each detail – simple and secure.

The interface has three tabs at the top, Controls, Exposure and General, that access the windows. Descriptive information appears as you mouse over the various menus and extra tool tips are additionally available as an option. To take an example, the Controls window is illustrated here. On the left are two lists: Camera and Library. The Camera list includes the various available configuration profiles already stored in the camera – the profile currently in use as well as the default settings and those you have created or imported from other sources. Library contains the factory presets stored on disk.

The Camera Configuration interface makes it easy to go through the parameters logically and systematically to prevent  you missing important settings.

Controls, Exposure and General tabs

This list describes the settings in current use as well as the profiles already stored in the connected camera.

This list includes the new profiles created in Camera

Configurator as well as factory profiles stored on disk.

Import, Export,

Transfer, Add

Profile etc tools

Check box to display extended information.

 

1) Open Camera Configuation located under the

Windows menu.

2) Connect the camera and in the Camera list click on a profile you want to change or a spare profile and name it.

3) Cycle through the three windows, Controls,

Exposure and General, making the appropriate selections that you require. When complete, select the new profile and drag and drop or right click it to store in the Library.

4) Right click the Library version of the profile to access the Transfer Profile Set to Camera option then click on OK to complete the action. This causes the new profile to appear on the grip display for selection when you click on the Profiles button.



Right click a profile in Library to access the Rename,

Reset to Standard, Delete and Export options if required. Import, Export, Transfer, Add Profile etc tools are also available.

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SHORTCUTS

Some buttons access shortcuts if used in different ways or contexts.

3 4

5

6 7

10 11 12

13

14 15 16

17

1 2

8 18

9

1

2

Menu button – P1 / P2 setting option access

Press MENU on sensor unit and then P1 or P2 to access the relevant setting options directly for that particular button. After making any changes, press

EXIT (Menu button) or the shutter release button to save the new setting.

DISPLAY button – Display

Press and hold to return to default preview display mode.

9

Rear scroll wheel – Menu navigator

Functions as a vertical navigator on sensor unit menu.

10

True Focus button – Camera activation

Re-activates camera from Display Off mode.

11

True Focus button – Zoom-in button

Automatically acts as Zoom-in button when in

Browse mode.

12

True Focus button – Selection button

Automatically acts as value selector on sensor unit menu when in Menu mode.

3

Shutter release button – Camera activation

Re-activates camera from Display Off mode.

4

Shutter release button – Quick save

Half-press shutter release button to make a quick save when making settings adjustments.

5

Front scroll wheel – Menu navigator / Browser

Functions as a horizontal navigator on sensor unit menu as well as a capture browser in Browse mode.

13

CF Card format button – CF card format

Formats the current inserted CF card (requires confirmation).

6

Menu button – Custom Options access

Press MENU button twice on the grip to access the latest setting made in Custom Options. After making any changes, press the shutter release button to save the new setting.

7

Menu button – Customizable Button access

Press MENU on the grip and then the desired customizable button (True Focus, AE-L, M.UP, Stop Down) to access the choices available in Custom Options.

After making any changes, press SAVE or the shutter release button to save the new setting.

14

AE-L button – Camera activation

Re-activates camera from Display Off mode.

15

AE-L button – Zoom-out button

Automatically acts as zoom-in button when in Browse mode.

16

AE-L button – Selection button

Automatically acts as value selector on sensor unit menu when in Menu mode.

17

Mirror Up button – Camera activation

Re-activates camera from Display Off mode.

18

Stop Down button – Camera activation

Re-activates camera from Display Off mode.

8

Profiles button – Camera activation

Re-activates camera from Display Off mode.

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GENERAL

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Photo: Ken Hermann © / Hasselblad Masters

 

The carrying strap is attached by firstly withdrawing the safety collar. The hook is then freed and can be attached to the strap lug. Slide back the safety collar to ensure the hook remains in the locked position between the small protruding lugs. The collar is purposely a tight fit to avoid unintentionally slipping back and therefore might need some effort to slide.

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 mechanical reserve facility. When working untethered, it is therefore advisable to keep a reserve rechargeable battery grip at hand. As is the case with most batteries, problems might be encountered when used in very low temperatures.

In this situation it is advisable to keep the reserve battery in an inside pocket, for example, to maintain it near body temperature (both sorts of battery grips are referred to as the ‘battery’ in this manual).

A

B

C

The fitting and removing procedure is the same for both types of battery grip.

Remove the battery from the camera by depressing the battery holder button (A) and simultaneously swinging the battery holder retaining lever (B) down until it stops. Pull the battery downwards (C).

If you intend to store the battery separately from the camera you should ensure that the safety cover is in place (to prevent short-circuiting). It snaps into place and is removed by pulling outwards and upwards on the locking clip.

To fit, hold the battery flat against the camera body and aligning the two upper lugs with the slot, slide it back into position as far as it will go. Swing back the battery holder retaining lever until it clicks back into place.

The battery charger is supplied with a number of plug attachments to suit various types of domestic electrical sockets available worldwide. Other types of socket will require a domestic socket converter.

Attach the chosen plug by sliding it into position as in the diagram. Removal is by the reverse procedure.

Please note that the Battery charger Li-ion 2900 (3053572) is designed for use with Battery grip Li-ion 2900 (3043356) but can also be used together with the Battery grip re-

chargeable 7.2V Li-Ion (3043348) intended for H4D use.

Likewise, the older Battery charger for Li-Ion battery

(3053568) also can also be used together with the Battery

grip Li-ion 2900 (3043356) but requires 50% longer charging times.

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 

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:

 Standby (no battery connected)

Charging 

 Ready

N o t e

It can take about 6 hours to load the battery completely the first time.

 

– PRECAUTIONS & GENERAL

•  The battery should be charged for approximately 6 hours  before first time use.

•  The battery must be charged at room temperature. 

•  Maximum battery capacity is reached only after the battery has been charged and discharged several times.

•  Avoid frequent full discharges (a full discharge is signalled  by the appearance of the Replace battery warning on the grip display). As the battery is a Li-ion type, it has no

‘memory effect’ of practical importance and therefore frequent recharges will cause no problems such as loss of capacity or poor performance. It is therefore better policy to recharge the battery at very regular intervals, regardless of use.

•  Remove  the  battery  if  you  intend  to  store  the  camera  for some while as it will eventually become completely drained, even though the camera is turned off.

•  The battery has an integrated ‘fuel gauge’ capability that  supports the Replace battery and Battery status functions on the grip display. As with most Li-ion batteries, this capability should be occasionally calibrated, depending on how much the battery is used. To do this, leave the camera on (or use it), until the Replace battery warning appears.

Then, recharge the battery for 6 hours. This will improve the accuracy of the measurements.

•  When  removing  a  battery  from  the  charger  and  immediately replacing it with another, allow a few seconds to elapse so that the charger can automatically reset for the next charging procedure.

•  It  is  perfectly  normal  for  the  battery  to  become  warm  when being charged.

•  A  slight  temporary  loss  of  battery  performance  might  be noticed at very high or low temperat ures. Take the

appropriate measures if this is the case.

•  If you do not intend to use the battery for a while, it is best  to store it at room temperature with an approximate 30 to 40% charge. You can check the percentage level on the status screen.

•  The  battery  should  have  a  usable  service  life  of  around 

400 recharge/discharge cycles.

•  Connect the battery grip to the camera correctly.

•  Keep the protective cover in place when not in use. (Shortcircuiting across keys in a pocket, for example, could cause a fire risk).

•  Do not immerse the battery grip in liquids.

•  Do not incinerate the battery grip. Please recycle or discard in an environmentally approved manner.

•  Use indoors only (protect against moisture).

•  Do not short-circuit the jack plug.

•  Do not alter the charger in any way other than changing  the plug attachment.

T i p

You can save battery consumption by changing the Display Off /Sleep

/Power Off settings as well as the brightness settings of the display.

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 

Battery life is dependent on a number of variable factors and therefore cannot be exactly predicted. If the camera is left in the active state instead of Display Off or Sleep modes for long periods, for example, then the battery will become exhausted much faster.

A low camera battery state is indicated by a symbol on the grip display and in the viewfinder. In addition, an audible signal sounds.

When the battery is almost completely exhausted, a warning message Re-

place battery will appear on the grip display.

An immediate full-screen information and battery status check appears on the grip display 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 working. For example, if you regularly browse a great deal when shooting or you leave the camera in ON-mode instead of Display Off or Sleep modes, you would naturally expect to drain the battery sooner than others who don’t. You should soon be able to build up a picture of how you usually work and can therefore estimate that after X number of captures, you normally expect to be able to take Y captures before the battery is exhausted (when working in a similar manner in similar conditions).

The percentage information, however, provides another kind of estimate based more on the amount of charge left in the battery rather than on your normal way of working.

Remember that these are only estimates and that there are a number of factors affecting remaining battery charge, ambient temperature for example, as well as general practice.

N o t e

When the low battery message in the viewfinder and the low battery icon on the grip appears, the camera automatically enters a temporary power-saving mode. This is recognizable by a slower pace for all the actions in a capture sequence. The camera actions also sound differently.

This mode is designed so that you can continue working for a while, even though the power remaining in the battery is too low for working in the normal manner. Normal action automatically returns with a refreshed battery.

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 

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. However, after a set number of minutes of complete inactivity, the whole camera can automatically enter another mode

(custom setting) to conserve power (indicated by no visible logos on either display).

ON

To activate the camera press the red ON.OFF button until you see the start-up H5D logo appear on the grip display.

The logo is automatically followed by the main screen.

OFF

From the active screen, press (not click !) the red ON.OFF button for a half second. All buttons (except the ON.OFF button) remain ineffective, producing virtually no demand on the battery. This is the normal mode when transporting or storing the camera or where there might be a risk of inadvertently activating the camera. (However, remove the battery grip if you are going to store the camera for a period of more than a few weeks).

In this mode neither the viewfinder display nor grip display information is available.

SLEEP

SENSOR UNIT MENU > SETTINGS > CUSTOM OPTIONS >

SLEEP

In this mode the camera is in ‘power down’ mode and therefore reduces battery consumption. This mode is indicated by the ready lamp glowing orange instead of green. From this mode it will take a few seconds to re-activate the camera. Any of the buttons listed below will work.

The time intervals are: 5 minutes, 10 minutes and Never.

POWER OFF

SENSOR UNIT MENU > SETTINGS > CUSTOM OPTIONS >

POWER OFF

In this mode the camera is completely without power and has to be started by pressing the ON button again - simple reactivation is not sufficient.

The time intervals are: 30 minutes, 60 minutes and Never.

DISPLAY OFF

SENSOR UNIT MENU > SETTINGS > CUSTOM OPTIONS >

DISPLAY OFF

In this mode the camera turns off the grip and sensor unit displays but remains ready to be immediately reactivated to the ON mode.

The time intervals are: 10, 20, 30 and 60 seconds.

 

OR SLEEP MODES

• press the shutter release button half way

• press the Stop down button

• click the ON.OFF button

• press the Mirror up button.

The H5D 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. To remove the screen, place the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar in the viewfinder screen removal lug and pull upwards. To replace the screen, position the right side of the screen in place so that it sits correctly in the recess. Place the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar in the viewfinder screen replacement indentation and press downwards until the screen snaps into position. Try to avoid touching either surface of the screen with bare fingers.

N o t e

Do not attempt to clean the screen by immersing it in water, or use any kind of cleaning fluid. 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 particles or greasy marks on the screen might impair the viewfinder image but have no effect whatsoever on the recorded image

Viewfinder screens showing the difference in masking and composition frame marking. Type varies according to sensor size. See under Accessories for other types (with grid pattern, for example).

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 

VIEWFINDER

To remove, grasp the viewfinder in the right hand and while depressing the viewfinder release button, lift the rear of the viewfinder up and away from the camera body.

To attach, hold the viewfinder at a slight angle and rest it on the top of the camera. Slide the viewfinder forward until the front locating pin is in position in the recess in the front edge of the viewfinder screen aperture on camera body.

Press the rear part of the viewfinder firmly downwards until it clicks into place.

Ensure that both sides of the viewfinder are seated correctly and that it has been firmly attached and locked into position. Failure to do so could cause an intermittent malfunction if the databus interface connections between the viewfinder and camera body are not positively secured. Avoid lifting the camera by the viewfinder alone.

No corrective lenses are needed to adjust the eyepiece to suit most requirements.

The diopter range is from -5 to +3.5D. Eyeglass wearers can rapidly and accurately change the settings according to whether they wish to wear eyeglasses for viewing or not.

Personal eyepiece adjustments can be carried out by pointing the camera at the sky or similar smoothly toned area. While holding the camera in your left hand, you can with your right thumb turn the adjustment wheel until the markings on the viewfinder screen reach the optimum sharpness for your eyesight.

If you normally wear eyeglasses for distance viewing and intend to wear them for

camera use then do not remove them for the above procedure. If, on the other hand, you prefer to remove your eyeglasses for camera work, then repeat the above procedure without wearing your eyeglasses.

 

Two rubber eye cups are available for the H5D. 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.

The eye cups can be rapidly changed by a Hasselblad Authorized Service Center.

There are two accessory- retaining screw threads (M5) as well as a databus connector on the left hand side of the camera body, protected beneath a cover.

The cover can be removed by firstly lifting the left hand edge a little and then sliding the cover to the left, as in the illustration.

Lift this edge of the cover first

1

2

A PC connector for non TTLflash synchronisation is located on the left side of the body. It is protected by a captive rubber plug.

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 

To remove the protective base plate, lift the securing catch while pushing the plate towards the lens. To attach it again, slip it over the camera foot until it stops and the securing catch snaps into place.

 

When using a compact-flash card, the H5D is completely self- contained. No additional wires or connectors need to be attached. The recommended type is UDMA/type

4 /60MBs (400x) or better. Please see the Appendix in this manual for a list of recommended 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.

All cards should be formatted in the sensor unit before first-time use!

1. Open the CF card slot cover on the sensor unit by inserting a thumb in the recess and then sliding it to the left.

2. Behind the cover, you will see a slot for the card (A) and a release button (B) below the slot.

3. Hold the compact-flash card so that the connector holes face into the slot and you can read the brand label when you are behind the camera. Gently press the card into the slot. If you encounter resistance, it might be because you are holding the card backwards or upside down.

4. If the card can be easily inserted nearly all the way into the back, then you are inserting it correctly. Press the card another couple of millimetres firmly into place.

5. Close the slot cover and slide it to the right to lock it.

 

1. Open the CF card slot cover on the sensor unit.

2. Press the release button a little way in and then release it so that it extends a little out from the slot.

3. Press the now extended release button all the way back into the sensor unit again. Some force is required. As you do this, the card will be pushed out a few millimetres.

4. Grasp the card and pull it away from the sensor unit.

5. Close the slot cover shut again.

B

A

N o t e

Do not remove a CF card from the sensor unit if the

‘ready’ light is blinking!

All files on the card may become corrupted (and consequently lost) if you do so and new formatting may also be necessary.

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The camera is only able to read and write to storage media that have been formatted correctly. New cards sometimes have no formatting, or you might want to convert a card that is currently using a format that the camera cannot read. In either case, you must reformat a CF card in the sensor unit for H5D use.

There are two ways to format cards. The quickest way is to use the Format card button on the grip but if you prefer, you can also use the menu on the sensor unit.

 

Press the Format button on the camera grip. It is purposely

recessed to avoid unintentional use, so use a ball-point pen or similar. A prompt is displayed on the sensor unit for confirmation.



SENSOR UNIT MENU > STORAGE > FORMAT > DIALOGUE

1. Press .

2. Navigate to Storage (use the Rear scroll wheel or the

Navigator).

3. Navigate to Format (use the Front scroll wheel or the

Navigator).

4. Navigate to Format dialogue (use the Front scroll wheel or the Navigator).

5. Confirm by pressing OK ( Display button).

 

Menu Navigator

Zoom

Display

N o t e

Only UDMA/type 4/60MBs (or 400x) cards or better are recommended for

H5D use.

See full list in Appendix in this manual.

N o t e

All CF cards should be formatted in the sensor unit before first-time use!

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 

The captured image is temporarily stored internally on a CF card in the sensor unit or onto a computer hard disk when tethered using Phocus. True to the modular design, the sensor unit can be removed and attached to a large format / view camera (see later section in this manual) for both tethered and untethered use.

As is the case with all electronic devices pay extra care when working in damp en vironments and avoid damp conditions for storage.

When attaching and removing the sensor unit, pay particular attention to the sensor area. The sensor itself is covered and protected by a glass IR filter but take great care when handling.

With untethered use, the management of captures is handled by the sensor unit. In tethered use, captures are handled and stored by the computer and can be visually checked in Phocus immediately.

Settings are made entering the sensor unit menu using the buttons on the unit. Grip scroll wheels can also be used, if selected as a function option. Some sensor unit information is also visible on the grip display, the viewfinder display and, when tethered, Phocus. If you scratch or mark the filter in any way, it will show up on every shot. Replacements are expensive so treat the glass surface with at least as much care as you would a lens. The sensor itself is not accessible for any kind of cleaning or maintenance by a user. Do not attempt any such action as you will almost certainly damage it irreparably. When storing separated from the camera, always ensure you use a protective cover.

Remember to check settings before each shoot. It is easy to forget small adjustments you might have made the time before. You might want to consider using the profile function to make a one-button-press resetting of important functions for your particular regular situations.

 

SENSOR UNIT

1. Remove a FireWire cable if connected.

2. While pushing the safety catch towards the rear of the camera A , rotate the sensor unit release button to the right B , and while maintaining that position press the centre of the button firmly inwards towards the camera body C to finally release the magazine.

3. Clean the outside surface of IR filter by using clean compressed air (see warning above first). If this is not enough, then use one of the procedures outlined below.

5. Reattach the sensor unit to the camera immediately after cleaning to check results.

6. If you still see spots on your shots after you have cleaned the outside of the infrared filter, then you may have dust either on the inside of the IR filter or on the CCD itself.

 

UNIT

• Always replace the protective CCD/filter cover when the sensor unit is not mounted on a camera.

• Do not touch the exposed CCD/filter with your fingers.

• Keep all foreign objects away from the camera opening when attaching or removing a sensor unit.

• Store the sensor unit away from moisture and excessive heat.

• Protect the sensor unit from impact.

A

C

B

N o t e

Time & Date settings on the sensor unit (which are included with files and folder labels) are updated automatically through a FireWire/Phocus connection. These settings are retained for about two consecutive weeks by a small rechargeable cell that is automatically recharged by the main battery or FireWire with regular use. If problems occur, charge the cell by leaving the sensor unit turned ON for around 12 hours.

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 

If you see dark or colored spots or lines in your images, then you may need to clean the outer surface of the sensor unit’s infrared (IR) filter. In most cases, the careful use of compressed air will be adequate though if you use canned compressed air, read the instructions very carefully before use to avoid spraying impurities or even ice on the filter! Sometimes, however, small particles will get stuck to the surface of the IR filter, requiring for a more thorough cleaning, involving either fluid or wipes.

1. If compressed air did not remove all the problems on the filter, then use an

E-wipe.

2. Tear at the notch to break seal. Remove E-wipe from its packaging and fold the tissue to match the width of the IR filter.

3. Apply firm pressure using two or three fingers at the edge of the wipe to ensure an even, firm contact with filter surface. Wipe the surface in one unbroken motion.

4. Finally check if the IR filter has been properly cleaned either by visual inspection or by mounting the sensor unit to the camera and making a test capture.

If further cleaning is needed, repeat cleaning procedure.

N o t e

Do not use same side of the ewipe twice as you will be likely to re moved in the first pass.

N o t e

If you still see spots on your shots after you have cleaned the outside of the infrared filter, then you may have dust either on the inside of the IR filter or on the sensor itself.

However, never attempt to remove the glass filter – you will probably ruin the sensor if you do so!

If dust manages to get between the IR filter and sensor, it can only be removed at the Hasselblad factory. Contact your Hasselblad dealer or Hasselblad Service Center for assistance.

 

PHOCUS RUNNING

When tethered to a computer, you can control many camera functions using Phocus software. All captures are saved as 3F files (as opposed to 3FR files from a CF card) and can be immediately exported to other formats if desired.

To connect to a computer, attach a FireWire cable from the FireWire port on a computer to the port on the side of the sensor unit. The port is protected behind a hinged cover.

When you are connected to a computer, the following applies:

• The destination medium and location are controlled from Phocus.

• All exposure settings, including ISO, aperture and exposure time, are controlled from Phocus if you choose to expose from Phocus. In addition extra tools such

as Live Video, remote focus control etc are available. See Phocus user manual for full description.

• The sensor unit will take power from the FireWire cable if it is available (not all computers can supply power, notably PC laptops). This will help conserve the battery power. However, you must still have a charged battery connected as the camera body needs it in order to operate.

When initiating a shot from Phocus, the computer sends a signal to the sensor unit, which triggers the shutter (and strobe/flash, if any). The back then sends the capture over the FireWire connection to the computer, where it is displayed on the computer screen and saved as a 16-bit 3F file in the currently selected folder on the computer hard disk.

When tethered, each capture also appears as ‘Host’ on the sensor unit display.

Please note that the buttons on the unit have no function in this mode.

‘Camera’ tool in Phocus.

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ere

3FR

JPEG

.nef

.dng

.cr2

.tiff

etc.

.mos

.jpeg

.fff

.jpeg

PSD

JPEG etc.

TIFF

DNG

The H5D can capture files and store them as Hasselblad RAW format files or Hasselblad RAW + JPEG formats simultaneously.

Hasselblad RAW files are initially stored in the 3FR format which is a proprietary Hasselblad format for the temporary storage of captures. A 3FR file contains the complete digitized raw image exactly as it was captured by the camera. 3FR information requires further computing power (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 processors, the 3FR files are not converted to 3F but can be exported directly to TIFF, PSD etc according to requirements.

However, when working tethered – which necessitates using Phocus – 3FR files are automatically processed and stored in the background on a computer appearing as 3F files on the hard disk ready for selective adjustment and export. 3FR files stored on a CF card can be processed to completion using:

• Hasselblad Phocus

• Adobe Camera Raw / Lightroom

• Apple Aperture

To sum up, capture files can be stored as 3FR files (from a CF card) for later processing in Phocus or other software, or they can be stored as 3F files (as a result of tethered shooting or 3FR files processed and converted in Phocus). In all cases if you keep the original 3FR/3F files, you will also retain the possibility of reprocessing them in the future in later versions of Phocus or other software to take advantage of eventual improvements and developments.

Note that using Phocus is the most comprehensive method. The Phocus and Adobe methods can produce almost identical results (in most cases, but not all) regarding RAW conversion so it is a matter of personal choice regarding which method would best suit your preferred ways of working. Alternatively you can use Apple Aperture though you should take note that the benefits of DAC and HNCS etc, will be lost in this case.

Mixed formats

Phocus can also process most other capture formats, generic and proprietary. This means you can include other formats in your normal Phocus workflow if you choose. Or if you prefer, you can include Hasselblad files in Adobe / Apple workflows as stated above.

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PHOCUS

Phocus is the capture processing and file management application aimed primarily at Hasselblad 3F file handling. Phocus Mobile offers remote viewing and control when shooting tethered while Phocus

Quick offers a very rapid and simplified file processing capability.

Phocus allows the extraction of the most detailed files from the world’s most advanced cameras to your desktop in a professional and efficient manner.

Phocus works the way that photographers work and provide serious photographers with a well thought out, and intuitive workflow, designed to provide maximum power and options with a minimum of effort. Phocus produces ground-breaking new levels of image quality and technical precision and when combined with the world’s finest optics and image sensors the result is exactly what you would expect from Hasselblad – simply stunning image quality.

FEATURES IN PHOCUS

Ultimate Image Quality

· Hasselblad Natural Color Solution (HNCS)

· Sophisticated lens corrections for H and V system lenses

(DAC)

Specialized Tools

· Advanced Tethered Camera Controls

· Phocus Mobile *

· Live Video

· Scene calibration & reproduction tools

· Leading edge Moiré removal

· Highlight recovery, shadow fill, clarity and dust spot removal tools

· Camera Configuration plus:

· Easy-to-use interface

· Extensive customization options for individual workflow scenarios

· Import/Export of Image Adjustments, Keywords, Workflow settings etc.

· High quality printing

· Slide show

· RAW file support from more than 150 DSLR cameras

· License free software (unlimited installations - no registration issues)

Ultimate Image Quality

Phocus combines with Hasselblad Natural Color Solution

(HNCS) and Digital Auto Correction (DAC) to provide ultimate image quality in every image you create. With Phocus, the moiré that can occur on even extremely high-resolution images is effectively removed automatically and directly on the raw data, leaving image quality intact and saving hours of tedious post-production work.

Tethered shooting is also very smooth with Phocus Remote camera controls providing a number of remote functions, such as remote focusing, live view, aperture and exposure time controls, etc.

Phocus Mobile

Phocus Mobile is available for the iPhone®, iPad® and iPod Touch®. It enables you to connect wirelessly to a computer running Phocus and to remotely browse your high-resolution RAW, JPEG and TIFF images.

This provides a handy solution for working with clients in the studio, enabling each person to view images on an individual iOS device, rather than all gathering around a single computer.

Phocus Mobile also allows users to remotely operate and trigger a tethered camera, giving control of many parameters, all neatly presented in a virtual camera display. This feature is very convenient for remote control of the camera when it’s located in a difficult-to-access position. Phocus Mobile is available for free download at the App Store.

Any File from Anywhere!

Phocus allows you to import your files, RAW or otherwise and work in the same powerful and intuitive processing environment, no matter where your files are coming from. This means that you can browse, handle, adjust, and process all kinds of

RAW and non-RAW formats.

Phocus supports RAW files from more than 150 cameras, including Canon, Nikon, Leica, Sony, Fuji, Olympus, and so on**, as well as the most common file formats such as TIFF, JPEG,

DNG, and PNG, making it easier than ever to work as you see fit, not as your camera dictates.

Phocus Quick

Phocus Quick allows a preview of images from camera to screen at the touch of a button. Your original images

(in RAW format) remain on the memory card and can be backed up automatically if you wish. Either way, you can view and review in Phocus Quick and still go back later and fine-tune your images. The perfect combination of ease of use and peace of mind! Phocus Mobile is available for free download from the Hasselblad website.

* Phocus Mobile is available for download on the App Store.

** Full list available at http://www.apple.com/aperture/specs/raw.html

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LENSES &

FOCUS MODES

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Photo: Joachim Schmeisser © / Hasselblad Masters

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. Remove the rear lens cap by unscrewing it in a counter-clockwise direction. Align the index on the lens with the index on the camera body and rotate the lens clockwise (bayonet fitting) until it clicks into place.

Depress the lens release button and keep it depressed while rotating the lens counter-clockwise until it stops and lift it out. Replace protective caps on the lens immediately and on the camera body if necessary.

If you try to rotate the lens before you press the lens release button, it might lock. In this case, rotate the lens clockwise a little first and then re-attempt removal with the correct procedure: button first, then lens.

Front lens caps are released for removal and attachment by inserting a thumb and index finger into the recesses and pinching in the direction of the arrows.

All lenses are supplied with lens shades that additionally provide extra protection for transport and storage when mounted in reverse. Lens shades have a bayonet fitting and are turned clockwise into place after ensuring the index on the lens shade aligns with the index on the front of the lens. When mounted in reverse, they are attached by matching the indexes and turning clockwise.

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In manual mode both the shutter and aperture are electronically controlled and are adjusted by the scroll wheels on the grip. There are no separate manual setting rings on the lenses or camera body.

The chosen settings are displayed both on the grip display and in the viewfinder display. See under Light Metering &

Exposure Control / Exposure Method for a complete explanation.

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FOCUSING DISTANCE CALCULATION

There are two distance scales (in feet and metres) visible through the window on the upper part of the lens barrel.

The focusing distance is read off the chosen scale from the central lens index.

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Filters have a screw thread fitting

(67 / 77 / 95 mm, according to lens) and are screwed clockwise into place. As there is no rotation of the front section of the lens when focus is changed, filters do not rotate either. This is particularly useful when using polarizing or graduated filters where the orientation is normally critical.

Central lens index

A visual depth-of-field preview can be made by depressing the STOP DOWN button while viewing the image in the viewfinder.

Depth-of-field can be calculated as follows:

1. Focus the lens as required.

2. Make an exposure reading (auto or manual) and note the aperture setting.

3. Find the markings on either side of the central index that correspond to the chosen aperture.

4. From these two markings, read off on the required lens distance scale the two

corresponding distances.

5. The depth-of-field (at that particular aperture and focus setting) will be the area included between these two distances.

In the example given here, the focusing distance is set at nearly 3 metres. At an aperture of f/22, the depth-of-field would therefore extend from just over 2 m to approximately 4.5 m. Note that depth of field is not an absolute. Perception of it depends on several factors and so it should be seen only as a rough guide.

As infrared rays form an image at a different plane to that formed by visible light, the normal focus settings do not apply. Proceed as follows in manual focus mode:

1. Focus the lens in the conventional manner until satisfied.

2. Note the distance setting against the central lens index.

3. Re-align this distance setting against the infrared mark (coloured red) instead of the central lens index.

Alternatively if you have already calculated the required distance, you can make a manual 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 sensor units adapted solely for infrared photography.

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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 to the right of the viewfinder display (except for lenses with a maximum aperture of f/6.7 or smaller). The arrowheads provide confirmation of a precision focus setting and are a useful aid when making a setting with eyesight alone.

Manual focus setting

When the left arrowhead alone appears it means the focus setting is too far beyond the chosen distance (the area framed within the central zone in the viewfinder) and when the right arrowhead alone appears it means the focus setting is too close. Focus is correct when both arrowheads appear together. If the focus cannot be established, then both arrowheads flash.

Automatic focus setting

Focus is correct when both arrowheads are visible together. Focus is incorrect if only one arrowhead is visible. If the focus cannot be established, then both arrowheads flash.

Lens focus setting too far beyond the distance of the subject framed by the central section in the viewfinder

Focus setting too close for the distance of the subject framed by the central section in the viewfinder

Focus setting correct

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Some lenses have extra characteristics that require further

explanation. For example, the autofocus range on the HC

4/120 Macro lens can be limited by a specific setting on the

camera allowing for near range, far range or full range. This only appears on the grip display together with that particular lens.

Further information can be found in the "H-system Lenses &

H-system Lens Accessories" booklet that accompanies each lens. The booklet can also be downloaded from the Hasselblad website.

Also, see note here regarding HCD lenses!

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HCD lenses were formulated for use with the smaller size

sensors in the H-series, resulting in a reduced coverage for the larger sensors used in 60 Mpix models. So, if you use HCD lenses, be aware of the restrictions (vignetting and diminished quality at the edges).

As notification of this situation, an auto crop function is

employed and an HCD crop icon appears on the right hand side of the viewfinder display when an HCD lens is fitted.

When in Phocus, however, the auto crop function can be turned off in Preferences if you wish.

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Lens corrections can be applied when captures are imported into Phocus. Guided by the information in the metadata

included with each individual capture, the DAC (digital lens correction) tool uses lens-model specific calculations to adjust for chromatic aberration, distortion and vignetting. Not only model specifications but also capture parameters are taken into consideration for analysis.

This extremely capable refinement of captures should not be overlooked when processing files! See Phocus user manual for details.

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For users who prefer manual focus control but would like the benefits of autofocus, one method is to set the AE-L button (or any customizable button) to AF (Single) drive.

The main subject can then be centered and the AE-L pressed, to ensure correct focus. The camera reverts immediately to manual focus control when the button is released.

Therefore, you can recompose the picture without having to maintain pressure on the release button in order to retain the newly automatically made focus setting (AF-T can also be used).

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The True Focus function can also be combined with other autofocus modes for specific situations.

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The autofocus function is not possible with certain combinations of lenses and accessories. However, a warning is displayed which disappears after confirmation.

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To expand your range of lenses, consider using a CF adapter to allow you to use most of the lenses from the Hasselblad Vsystem.

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There is both a Manual focus mode setting and a manual override capability.

Manual focus is a specific 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

conventional manner. The focus setting remains until changed as with a conventional non-autofocus lens. This means that pressing the shutter release button will not activate a focus setting change as it does in autofocus. To change back to autofocus, you must make a new setting (by pressing the AF button and choosing

AF S or AF C).

With manual override in autofocus mode you can manually alter a focus setting that has been made, by rotating the lens barrel in the conventional manner and without having to change modes. As long as the shutter release button is kept at the half-press position, the new focus setting is maintained. By releasing the pressure on the shutter release button and pressing again, the autofocus function is immediately reactivated.

1) Press .

2) Turn the FRONT scroll wheel to select Single Shot, Continuous, True

Focus or Manual as required.

3) Press SAVE .

Natural friction is inherent in the design to purposely reproduce the secure feel of a

com pletely manual lens.

Please note that when focusing manually, the infinity and closest distance marks on the lens scale can appear to be positioned beyond the central index. This is only an apparent effect and does not change the focusing range of the lens.

AF

Front scroll wheel

SAVE

Autofocus mode can be either Single Shot or Continuous and is activated by pressing the shutter release to the half-press position. Its operative range is from EV1–19 at ISO100. The point of focus is determined according to the vertical and horizontal areas (see illus) within the central rectangular zone on the focusing screen. When light levels are too low or the contrast of the subject is too low, auxiliary illumination (situated on the top of the grip) is automatically activated if desired. The operative distance is approximately six metres from the camera. Alternatively, a suitable attached flash unit that has a similar facility (a Metz 54/70, for example) can also be used instead. This feature can be altered in settings (Custom

options #16/AF assist light).

True Focus is also classified as an autofocus function and is normally activated by its own button on the grip. See later section.

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MODE

Manual override is always possible in automatic focus mode without any need to make a new setting; just rotate the focusing ring in the conventional manner. As the lens barrel does not rotate in autofocus mode, you can hold the focusing ring for instant manual adjustments as you would with a conventional lens. However, to retain the new manual focus adjustments, you must maintain the pressure on the shutter release button. You can instantly return to the automatic focusing mode by releasing the pressure on the shutter release button first and then pressing the release button halfway again.

The instant manual override function produces a convenient way of working. You can take advantage of autofocus while retaining an instantly adjustable manual focus check if preferred for pin-point accuracy without making any changes in the settings.

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MODE

See the following section for a description of how to use the advantages of a rapid autofocus check while remaining in

Manual mode.

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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.

Note though that in this mode the lens will focus at a distance and will remain focused at that distance while pressure remains on the shutter release button. In this way, you can focus on a nearby object for example, temporarily positioned within the focusing zone on the viewing screen and then without releasing pressure on the shutter release button, recompose knowing that the focus remains on the object chosen even though it is now outside the focusing zone. Releasing the pressure on the shutter release button and pressing again half way would now change the focus setting to the distance of the object within the focusing zone.

See Manual override in autofocus mode for a useful way of working with manual and autofocus settings in a combined manner.

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, a capture 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.

One method to exploit this feature when photographing in a rapidly changing situation is to keep the shutter release button pressed down. In this way the lens focuses constantly (according to the focusing zone) and by momentarily releasing the pressure on the shutter release and then immediately pressing again, you minimize the amount of time needed for the lens to check focus, thus ensuring a split-second shot at optimum focus.

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The True Focus setting (AF T) is generally used in specific circumstances to automatically correct for camera angle/focus setting discrepancies but it can also be combined with other autofocus settings.

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. Basically, there are four variables to pay attention to listed below: (a) proximity of camera to subject, (b) focal length of lens, (c) aperture setting and (d) movement of camera and/or subject after

setting. The closer you remain to the ideal situation with regard to these variables, the more noticeable the effect of

True Focus will be.

•  The closer you are to the subject, the worse the original  problem becomes. Consequently, the need for True Fo-

cus solution becomes greater and its application thereby becomes more noticeable.

•  Short focal length (wide-angle) lenses naturally decrease  camera to subject distances and therefore, following the point in (a), produce a greater need for True Focus adjustments.

•  Smaller  apertures  increase  the  depth  of  field  and  therefore would lessen the need for a True Focus solution.

However, smaller apertures produce a different visual effect, so True Focus therefore allows the exploitation of the shallow depth of field (produced by larger apertures) without the fear of unwanted focus restrictions.

•  The  calculations  involved in True Focus use, amongst other things, camera to subject distances to calculate the required amount of adjustment. It therefore follows that if the camera or the subject move after the initial setting has been made, the calculations will not be applicable anymore. So, to ensure the optimum correction, both the photographer and the subject should restrict movement as much as possible.

Please note that with some lenses (particularly longer length lenses) just a few centimeters movement can essentially ruin the result.

True Focus can be used with longer lenses, smaller apertures etc but the further you come from situations similar to the

‘ideal’ as described above, the less the effect will be until it has no visible effect at all. Please remember that although

True Focus can noticeably improve a demanding shoot it will only work effectively in the specific circumstances it was designed for.

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The obvious situation that would most benefit from using True Focus would be a fashion shoot with a fairly wide angle lens at a large aperture setting and where the central area of the image is clothing while retaining focus on the model's face. Ideally, a fairly controlled and static flow should be planned on (this means a change of pose by the model should take place only after captures and the photographer must resist crouching down, or leaning forwards or backwards too much before capture).

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 include 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. This will naturally result in an image where much of the subject closest to the camera and the model's face will be unsharp. Solutions involving manual focus/focus lock/ resetting of multi-point sensors are distracting to workflow and prone to error. Making a True Focus setting at ( A ) will ensure that focus is automatically adjusted in accordance with the change of camera angle.

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.

A A normal autofocus setting is made on the model's face and locked.

The focus setting is approximately 2.5m.

A - ca. 2.5 m

B - ca.2.5 m

Distance when camera perpendicular ca. 2.4 m

B

A

B

When the camera is swung back down, B , the locked focusing distance of 2.5m, according to the laws of geometry, extends beyond a perpendicular line drawn down from the face, creating unsharpness.

B A

If a True Focus setting instead of a normal autofocus setting is now made at A and the composition changed back to B again, the camera will automatically calculate and adjust the focus of 2.5m to approximately 2.4m, which is the actual camera to perpendicular distance. The model's face is now sharp again.

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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. This will not only speed up the process but also increase accuracy.

Secondly, when recomposing the shot you should try to stay in the same position as closely as possible. That is, try to avoid moving your head or body forwards or backwards as this will move the camera away from the measured position.

In the upper example to the right, the photographer has swung the camera from the first measurement to recompose the shot as normal. But you can see that the camera has now moved away from the original position.

The lower example illustrates essentially the same situation except this time the camera is more or less rotated around its central axis, rather than swung. The difference might seem slight but practice has shown that this method does retain the original position more accurately and therefore results in better focusing accuracy.

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Incorrect ‘swinging’ of camera away from original position.

✔

Correct ‘rotation’ of camera.

A very effective way of checking the focus of individual captures is to assign the P1 or P2 (or Mirror Up or Stop

Down) button to Focus Confirm.

In browse mode or after capture, press the P button. A cursor appears on the display which can be navigated via the scroll wheels or Navigation button to pinpoint the required area. Another press of the P button will zoom onto that particular part of the image for focus confirmation. The control wheels (or the Navigator) can now be used if areas close by are to be also checked. Otherwise, press it again to return to cursor view to be able to make a rapid new placement of the cursor for more checking.

In True Focus mode, instead of being located in the centre of the display, the cursor is automatically located near the original area chosen by you for the True Focus setting. This method provides a very convenient and rapid method for checking when using True Focus.

While browsing, the photographer pressed the P button which positioned the cursor in the middle of the frame. The front and rear scroll wheels were used to move the cursor to the eye.

Pressing the P button again would then produce a zoomed in close-up of the model’s eye for focus checking.

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In this shot, the photographer firstly made a True Focus setting focused on the model’s ear. After recomposition, the P button was pressed which automatically positioned the cursor over the ear. One more press of the P button would then produce a zoomed in close-up of the model’s ear for focus checking without the need for extra navigation.

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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. Remember, though, that the True Focus function is retained until turned off in Custom Options.

1. Press button on grip and select Settings or press MENU twice.

2. Select Custom Options and select #31 (True Focus in AF-S) with the Front scroll wheel . Select ON with the Rear front scroll wheel . Save .

3. Aim camera at important area in subject and half-press the shutter release button.

4. Wait for the True Focus icon to appear (in the viewfinder) and the audio confirmation signal.

5. Maintain the half-press and recompose the picture. Press fully to capture.

The True Focus icon disappears from the viewfinder. True Focus function is retained.

Front scroll wheel

SAVE

MENU

Rear scroll wheel

1/2 !

TEMPORARILY ACTIVATED BY A SELECTED CUSTOMIZABLE BUTTON – AUTOFOCUS RETAINED

MENU > SETTINGS > CUSTOM OPTIONS

In this mode the True Focus function is activated by pressing an assigned button. This produces a ‘one-shot’ setting where the camera reverts to its original Autofocus setting after capture. Useful if you want to quickly switch back and forth between True Focus and normal Autofocus. Works with or without a Custom Options #31 setting.

1. Press button on grip and select Settings or press MENU twice.

2. Select Custom Options and the desired button to reassign with the Front scroll wheel (M.UP button in this example). Select True Focus with the Rear scroll wheel . Save .

2. Aim camera at important area in subject and press the selected button (the

grip display now indicates AF-T mode).

3. Wait for the True Focus icon to appear (in the viewfinder) and the audio con- firmation signal.

4. Recompose the picture and press shutter release button (camera does not re-

focus because it is temporarily in AF-T mode). The True Focus icon disappears

from the viewfinder. Camera reverts to AF-S.

Note that camera reverts to AF-S if the focusing ring on the lens is moved.

Front scroll wheel

SAVE

MENU

Rear scroll wheel

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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.

1. Press button. Select True Focus with the Front scroll wheel . Save .

2. Aim camera at important area in subject and press True Focus button.

3. Wait for the True Focus icon to appear (in the viewfinder) and the audio con- firmation signal. Recompose the picture and press shutter release button.

Front scroll wheel

AF

SAVE

Note that the True Focus adjustment is applied to all following captures until True

Focus button is pressed again (when a new adjustment is made).

ACTIVATED BY AN ASSIGNED BUTTON – MANUAL FOCUS RETAINED

In this mode the True Focus function is activated by pressing an assigned button. This produces a ‘one-shot’ setting where the camera reverts to its original Manual focus setting after capture. Pressing the shutter release button will not reset the focus. Useful when many shots are required with the same focus setting.

1. Press , select Custom Options, select the desired button to reassign with the Front scroll wheel (M.UP button in this example). Select True

Focus with the Rear scroll wheel . Save .

2. Aim camera at important area in subject and press the selected button.

3. Ensure that the True Focus icon appears in the viewfinder.

Recompose the picture and press shutter release button. The True Focus icon disappears from the viewfinder. Camera reverts to Manual focus setting.

Front scroll wheel

SAVE

MENU

Rear scroll wheel

Note that the True Focus adjustment is applied to all following captures until the True Focus button is pressed again (when a new adjustment is made).

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EXPOSURE CONTROL

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Photo: Joe Felzman © / Hasselblad Masters

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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. On the back, settings are changed with the zoom button. In Phocus there is a specific tool to control camera settings.

The settings are automatically and simultaneously transferred from the grip to the sensor unit. Likewise all changes on the back are automatically transferred to the grip display. Please note that the changes are only displayed on the sensor unit when the settings have been saved.

See more information about making manual white balance settings in the ‘Sensor Unit Settings’ section.

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– presets and manual

1. Press .

2. Turn the FRONT scroll wheel to select ISO setting.

3. Turn the REAR scroll wheel to select WB (Daylight,

Shade, Cloudy, Flash, Fluorescent and Tungsten).

4. To make a Manual White Balance setting (not a

White balance test exposure), press the Man.

( AF ) button and then turn the REAR scroll wheel to choose a color temperature in figures (degrees Kelvin): 2000 –

10000 K

5. Press SAVE .

Custom white balance setting in degrees K.

MAN.

Front scroll wheel

ISO/WB

&

SAVE

Rear scroll wheel

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White Balance settings are technically not necessary for 3F/3FR files because raw format files contain all the

information required for correction in Phocus and/or other software, regardless of the original color temperature of the light source or color temperature setting of the camera at the time of exposure.

However, if you intend to shoot RAW & JPEG or use Phocus / Phocus Quick for JPEG production and plan to deliver or print the JPEG files directly, then you should make a

White Balance setting.

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ISO and White Balance settings can be made either on the grip or the sensor unit. Settings are automatically updated on each other.

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There are three reflective metering modes available. These have the following designations on the grip display:

– Centre Weighted

– CentreSpot

– Spot

Centre Weighted: Commonly used for ‘average’ light situations where there is no particular dominance of light or dark areas across the tonal range. Takes into account approximately 25% of the image seen in the viewfinder.

CentreSpot: Emphasizes the central section of the focusing screen equivalent to approximately 25% of the image.

This provides a balanced assessment and is a typical choice where the main subject is in the centre of the image.

Spot: The sensitive area is equivalent to approximately

2.5% of the image area (the central spot on the viewfinder screen). Any parts of the image outside of this area will not affect the exposure reading. This provides a very accurate measurement of specific tones. Typically used in the zone system and similar light measuring situations where maximum control is required. Also excellent for tonal comparison measurements. The spot mode can display ‘zones’ instead of EVs in the viewfinder display (see Custom Options #14).

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Exposure can be controlled either manually or by using one of four automatic modes. These have the following designations on the grip display:

M – Manual

A – Aperture (priority)

S – Shutter (priority)

P – Program

Pv – Program variable

In each mode you can see both the aperture and the shutter speed information on the grip display, viewfinder display and if set, the sensor unit display.

In manual mode, aperture is set by the front scroll wheel and the shutter speed by the rear scroll wheel unless set otherwise in Custom Options #26.

In the automatic modes, the aperture and shutter speed settings are controlled by the camera, either partially or completely according to setting. Within this mode there are four choices.

(Please see the Appendix for P and Pv mode charts that describe the aperture and shutter speed setting combinations.

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SETTING MODES

Proceed as follows with the camera in active mode:

1. Press the EXP button on the viewfinder.

2. Turn the Front scroll wheel to make a Metering

method selection and the Rear scroll wheel to make

an Exposure method selection.

3. Press to retain the setting.

Front scroll wheel

SAVE

Rear scroll wheel

EXP

Manual mode will provide total user scroll of the shutter and aperture settings. In this mode the shutter speed and aperture settings are manually chosen by turning the front and rear scroll wheels.

The standard exposure setting is obtained when the pointer over the exposure scale is positioned above the central index (in the viewfinder display).

Any deviation from this standard setting is displayed by:

• the pointer appearing elsewhere than above the central index and

• by figures above the scale representing the amount of adjustment in EVs.

A ‘+ 0.7’ above the scale in the display, as in illustration

4 for example, would indicate a ‘0.7 EV overexposure’ setting. Conversely, a ‘-2’ , for example, would indicate a ‘2EV under exposure’ setting. Note that the appearance of a

+/- symbol on the grip and viewfinder displays in manual mode means that a change has been made to the exposure compensation setting. See later section on Exposure

compensation.

The actual aperture settings and shutter speeds are indicated to the right of the exposure scale in the conventional manner. (Note: ‘full-stops’, ‘half-stops’ and ‘third-stops’ are also displayed, according to setting (see ‘increment setting). For example, a setting between f/8 and f/11 will appear as f/9,5 if ‘half-stop’ is chosen).

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Access to the B and T shutter speed settings can be tempo-

rarily hidden. See Custom Options #34.

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Automatic exposure provides a choice of two ways of controlling shutter speed and aperture settings semi-automatically and two ways fully automatically:

Aperture priority: A - The aperture is manually chosen by you by turning the front scroll wheel, and the shutter speed is automatically chosen by the camera.

Shutter priority: S - The shutter speed is manually chosen by you by turning the front scroll wheel, and the aperture is automatically chosen by the camera.

Programmed: P - In this mode, an aperture / shutter combination is chosen by the camera according to the

EV measured (metering method remains as your choice), though only within pre-set appropriate limitations to suit various requirements and applications.

Programmed variable: Pv - This mode is very similar to

Programmed, except with the additional parameters of lens focal length being automatically taken into account. For example, long shutter speeds will automatically be avoided with a long focal length lens.

In Automatic mode the front scroll wheel selects alternative aperture /shutter combinations while maintaining the same

EV and the rear scroll wheel alters the amount of exposure compensation. The compensation appears as a +/- symbol on the grip display and viewfinder display (illus. 4).

Variations (chosen by using the front scroll wheel) from the specific combination selected by the P or Pv mode are signified by a double arrow symbol appearing between the aperture and speed settings (illus. 5) on the grip display. These new variations provide the correct exposure but in different combinations.

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Aperture and shutter speed settings can both be changed even while the busy light on sensor unit is flashing.

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Though a histogram shows you when some of your pixels are overexposed, it does not tell you which ones. In a shot with many bright areas, it can be hard to know whether the key parts of your image are just bright or completely overexposed. 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 maximum brightness, causing loss of detail). When enabled, the overexposure indicator flashes the overexposed pixels from black to white.

You can choose between an ‘automatic’ on/off mode or a button controlled on/off mode.

A. Setting for ‘automatic’ on/off mode:

1. Press MENU > SETTINGS > CUSTOM OPTIONS.

2. Select P1 or P2 according to choice.

3. Step through the available options on dialogue by pressing the True Focus ( ) or AE-L

( ) buttons or ZOOM ( or ) button.

4. Save the selection option by pressing EXIT ( Menu button ).

B. Setting for button controlled on/off mode:

1. Press MENU button on sensor unit.

2. Press button or P2 button according to choice.

3. Step through the available options by pressing the

True Focus ( ) or AE-L ( ) buttons or ZOOM ( or ) button.

4. Save the selection option by pressing EXIT ( Menu button ).

Affected areas flash from black to white.

Setting ‘automatic’ on/off mode.

Setting button controlled on/off mode.

or

1. Press MENU > SETTINGS > CUSTOM OPTIONS.

2. Select P1 button or P2 according to choice.

3. Step through the available options by pressing the

True Focus ( ) or AE-L

( ) buttons or ZOOM ( or ) button.

4. Save the selection option by pressing EXIT ( Menu button ).

C. Make a P1/P2 setting in Camera Configurator in

Phocus

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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 measure capability

(see AE-L section under Flash). The AE-L button can: a) lock an EV setting in manual and automatic modes.

b) be used as a Zone System placement button. a) When the button is pressed, the light metering facility is locked to the EV setting at that moment. An L (= locked) symbol appears between the shutter speed and the aperture indication on the grip display and viewfinder display to confirm the status. Press the AE-L button again to unlock

(toggle function).

In the locked setting, the aperture and shutter speed become interlocked. In this way, a new aperture/shutter combination that still represents the same EV, can be rapidly chosen. For example, if you set the shutter at 1/125s and the aperture at f/8 and lock them together, you can access new

EV-equivalent combinations of, for example, 1/30s a f/16 or

1/500s at f/4 just by moving the front scroll wheel.

In practice this means you could, for example, in auto mode, position the metering area (spot setting) over an area in the subject that you determine to be equivalent to a mid-grey and lock it with the AE-L button. You can then recompose the picture with the metering zone positioned over an area much brighter or darker while still retaining the original exposure setting and choose a new combination of aperture and shutter speed settings.

b) The AE-L button also allows the spot metering function to make zone placements. When the AE-L button is pressed, the metered area is saved as a mid-grey (Zone 5). When the spot area is then placed over another part of the scene, the new area is then compared to the saved area and the difference can be read off the scale seen in the viewfinder. For example, in a landscape situation you could meter the foreground, lock the reading with the AE-L button (thereby locking that area to be reproduced as the equivalent to a midgrey 18%), point the camera at some rocks to 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) as well as one of the automatic 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). The meter will now display different parts of the subject as zone values (illus 5) in the viewfinder display, instead of EV deviations, as you move the spot marking over the subject. (Included are Lo and Hi (illus 6)to signify areas beyond the range of the sensor).

Alternatively you can choose to re-classify an area as another zone and then check the rest of the subject to see how other

areas fall on the zone scale. Do this by following the above procedure and then turning the rear scroll wheel until you see the new desired zone value in the viewfinder display. You will also see the new exposure that will now produce that new zone. For example, you might have measured a rock at zone

5 but wish to make it darker. By moving the rear scroll wheel you could re-classify it as zone 4. You will then be able to see, for example, whether white clouds are now falling within the exposure range by their new zone classification.

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 scroll wheel until zone

6 appears. All new placements will then be zone 6.

New metered area is 1.8 EV lower than the area metered when the AE-L button was pressed.

AE-L button pressed to call the metered area

‘Zone 5’.

Metered area reads ‘Zone 8’.

Metered area above ‘Zone 10’.

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QUICK ADJUST

The exposure compensation function, for both manual and

automatic modes can be set from -5 to +5 EV, in 1/3, 1 or

1/2 EV increments (Custom Option #3) and is visible above the scale in the viewfinder and as a ± symbol on the grip display.

The quickest way to make an adjustment in auto-exposure mode is use the rear scroll wheel.

Temporary  compensation  setting  in  an  auto- exposure  mode using the Quick Adjust function:

1) Select chosen auto exposure mode.

2) Turn the rear scroll wheel to select the chosen amount of compensation.

The amount is displayed in the viewfinder as both an EV

figure complete with a ‘minus’ or ‘plus’ prefix and as a marker above a ‘minus’ to ‘plus’ scale.

Default settings provide 1/3 EV compensation and an immediate clearing of the setting after capture.

However, in Custom Options #3 you can select 1/3, 1 or

1/2 EV increment changes, in Custom Options #23 you can choose to retain the setting after capture and in Custom

Options #17 you can deactivate the function.

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SETTING

1) Press the ‘±’ button on the viewfinder.

2) Turn either the Front scroll wheel or Rear scroll wheel on the grip to increase or decrease the amount of compensation in 1/3 EV steps.

3) The amount is displayed in the viewfinder as both an EV

figure complete with a ‘minus’ or ‘plus’ prefix (A in illustration), and as a marker above a ‘minus’ to ‘plus’ scale

(B in illustration).

4) Press Clr (AF button) to reset any compensation back to zero.

5) Press Save (ISO / WB button) to retain the setting.

6) A ‘±’ symbol is then displayed between the aperture and shutter speed setting as confirmation of the setting.

Custom Options #3,

#17 and #23 used to deactivate and alter the settings for the rear scroll wheel/

Quick Adjust function.

+/–

Front scroll wheel

Save

Clr

Rear scroll wheel

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NAVIGATING THE MENUS

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STORAGE

SETTINGS

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.

ISO

Sets the light sensitivity of the sensor.

White Balance

Sets the color temperature of the ambient light.

Quality

Allows option of RAW only or RAW + JPEG per capture. Also allows profile (sRGB /Adobe 1998).

Delete

DELETE

Format

Used to format CF cards for optimum use.

User interface

Sets menu language, sound, date & time and display.

Custom Options

Sets options regarding tilt sensor, menu control and display.

Service

Acesses Save Logdata and default settings.

About

Provides serial number, firmware revision and focus calibration information.

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Navigating the menu and accessing the settings on the sensor unit are achieved by pressing the appropriate buttons surrounding 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. For example, the MENU button also acts as a SAVE or EXIT button according to dialogue requests. To take another example, the VIEW DISPLAY button will activate the spirit-level function but is not indicated accordingly because it requires a long press. These variations are all mentioned in the relevant sections.

In this example the Menu button acts as the Exit button and the Display button acts as the OK button according to the mode.

Here is an example of the necessary steps to take to make a setting change, in this case Sound. The actions are illustrated in full here to clearly describe the procedure. The procedures later on in this manual are described and illustrated in an abbreviated manner so it wise to study this full description first.

1 2 3

4

Press the MENU ( ) button to access the menu from the regular image display.



5

Use the Rear scroll wheel (or press the up or down arrows on the Navigation button) to access

Settings. The highlight on the menu item indicates selection of that particular item.



6

Use the Front scroll wheel (or press on the Navigation

button) to access Settings – indicated by an arrow on the menu list – to navigate to the submenu screen. 

Press the Exit (Menu) button to confirm and save the choice as well as return to image view.

Use the Rear scroll wheel or press the up or down arrows to

highlight User Interface. Use the front scroll wheel or press on the Navigation button to access

Sound.



Press the Zoom button – indicated by the or symbols on the menu list

– to step through the available choices until the desired one is shown. Or you can use the True Focus ( ) or AE-L

( ) buttons instead.



Navigate / Open =

Select =

, ,

,

Menu / Save / Exit =

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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. For example, the ISO/WB button also acts as a

SAVE button.

Here is an example of the necessary steps to take to make a setting change, in this case Bracketing. The actions are illustrated in full here to clearly describe the procedure. The procedures later on in this manual are described and illustrated in an abbreviated manner so it wise to study this full description first.

1 2 3

4

Press the MENU button to access the menu from the regular info display.



Turn the Front Scroll Wheel until

Settings appears. 

5

Press Enter ( ISO/WB button).



6

Turn the front scroll wheel to access the options.

Number of Captures (the number of captures required in the se- quence)

Sequence (the sequential order of the over- or underexposures)

Step (the amount of EV variation from the standard exposure setting)



Press Save ( ISO/WB button) or make a ‘quick save’ by half-pressing the shutter release button. To escape press ESC

( Profiles button).

When finished, press Exit

( FLASH button).

In turn the rear wheel to choose the number of frames required: 2, 3, 5, 7 or 9.

In turn the rear wheel to choose one of the four sequences.

In turn the rear wheel to choose the amount of EV variation required: 3, 2, 1, 1/2, 1/3 EV.



The following is a list of the various terms describing the various actions that appear on the grip display:

Enter: navigates down one level on the menu.

Exit: navigates back up one level on the menu. Does not save any settings.

Off: deactivates the particular function being set.

On: activates the particular function being set.

Sel.: (Select) - selects the character marked for image info and profile name

ESC: (Escape) - terminates an action and returns to the main screen. Does not save any settings.

Save: saves a setting and also moves screen back up one level on the menu.

Can save many changes made in a setting sequence.

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ACTIONS

Remember the following groupings of ‘saved’ and ‘not-saved’ actions when making settings changes.

SAVED

‘Quick save’ - halfpress shutter release button

Save - press save button (ISO/WB button)

NOT SAVED

Escape - press ESC button

(PROFILES /ESC button)

Exit - press exit button

(FLASH button)

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PREVIEWS &

BROWSING

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Use the Display button to cycle through the available preview modes which are:

• Standard preview:

Shows a preview image surrounded by a display of a few important settings. Note that the information covers some of the image. Go to Full–screen mode to see whole image.

• Histogram:

Shows a preview image overlaid with a histogram.

• Full-screen preview:

Shows the preview only, with no frame or settings information.

Two additional screens also available, accessible from the

Histogram screen:

• Colour Histogram:

Shows a preview image overlaid with a histogram displaying the three components: red blue and green.

• Histogram and full details:

Shows a preview image overlaid with both a histogram and camera-setting details.

Histogram and Full details

Colour Histogram

Colour histogram and Histogram

and Full details are accessed by firstly navigating to Histogram preview mode by pressing the Dis-

play button and then pressing the up or down arrows ( or ) on the Navigation button.

Standard, Histogram and Full-screen preview modes are accessed by pressing the Display button.

Standard preview mode Histogram mode Full-screen preview mode

The Standard Preview display is the one shown when you first turn on the camera and is probably the view you will use most often.

It shows a preview of your most recent capture and basic information about the settings.

This preview also enables you to navigate the menu system and make camera settings on the sensor unit; see Simple

description of menu items for details.

Button function

ISO setting

White balance

Capture counter

Button function

File name

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In Browse mode use the front scroll wheel (or left or right arrows on the navigator button) to browse the captures in the current folder.

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In Browse mode use the True Focus and AE-L buttons or the

Zoom in ( + ) / out ( your images.

) button to see various levels of detail in

Zoom out to preview thumbnails, sized to fit nine images on the display at the same time. This provides an overview of your work so far and helps to find specific shots.

Selection of specific images, highlighted by a blue frame, is made by the navigation button. Selections are then enlarged by zoom-in.

When zoomed in, you can select the area of interest by using the front and back scroll wheels or the navigation button. A smaller inserted overview of the capture at 100% displays the position of the enlarged area with a blue frame. While zoomed in, navigate the blue frame to view other areas of interest for checking.

ZOOM OUT or

The histogram provides a graph that indicates the total number of pixels at each brightness level, with brightnesses going from black on the left to white on the right. It is a valuable tool for evaluating captures. A well-exposed shot usually has a full range of levels, while under- and overexposed shots tend to show levels concentrated at the left or right part of the scale, respectively. The histogram is only an indicator that should be interpreted – there are several situations in which a ‘bad’ histogram will match an exposure that could be perfect for the intended effect

(and vice-versa). Look at the histogram examples and the explanations below:

UNDEREXPOSURE

A histogram display that is concentrated on the left with few pixels elsewhere indicates a likely underexposure. Many details will be lost in the shadows.

EVEN EXPOSURE

A histogram display that is spread across the full range indicates a likely good exposure. There may still be a few pixels at the extremes, indicating a few spectral highlights and saturated shadows, but this is often normal in a good exposure.

OVEREXPOSURE

A histogram display that is concentrated on the right with few pixels elsewhere indicates a likely overexposure. Many details will be lost in the highlights.

Zoomed Standard Preview

ZOOM IN

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.

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In full-screen mode, you can browse your images at standard preview resolution without any distracting data surrounding them.

9-Thumbnail view or

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SENSOR UNIT SETTINGS

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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.

After pressing the MENU button, the first screen presents the main divisions: ISO, White balance and Quality – for rapid access while working, Storage and Settings followed by About. These last two include the less commonly used options and settings.

STORAGE

The scroll wheels and True Focus and AE-L buttons on the grip duplicate the actions of the Navigation and Zoom /selection buttons on the sensor unit.

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SETTINGS

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. Please note that the changes are only displayed on the sensor unit when the settings have been saved.

1. Press .

2. Navigate to ISO (use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator).

3. Press the True Focus ( ) or AE-L ( ) buttons – (or the ZOOM button) – to step through the available settings.

4. Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT ( MENU button).

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– PRESETS:

SENSOR UNIT MENU > WHITE BALANCE

1. Press .

2. Navigate to White Balance (use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator).

3. Press the True Focus ( ) or AE-L ( ) buttons – (or the ZOOM button) – to step through the available settings.

4. Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT ( MENU button).

White Bal. Setting

Daylight

Cloudy

Shade

Flash

Fluorescent

Tungsten

Manual

Setting description

For general outdoor use in direct sunlight.

For general outdoor use in cloudy weather.

For general outdoor use in shady locations out of direct sunlight.

For general indoor use when using a normal flash/strobe system.

For use when using fluorescent lighting (strip lights).

For use when shooting indoors under standard tungsten/B lamps.

For a manual setting

There are six ‘White Balance’ presets plus a Manual setting to choose from.

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– NUMERICAL VALUE SETTING:

SENSOR UNIT MENU > WHITE BALANCE

Manual setting allows a specific numeral setting.

1. Press .

2. Navigate to White Balance (use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator).

3. Press the True Focus ( ) or AE-L ( ) buttons – (or the ZOOM button) – to step through until you reach Manual .

4. Use the Front scroll wheel or the Navigator to access the dialogue.

5. Press the True Focus ( ) or AE-L ( ) buttons to select the desired numerical setting.

6. Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT ( MENU button).

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Assign a customizable button for immediate manual white balance adjustment in mixed or rapidly changing lighting situations.

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Include a predetermined ISO and /or WB setting in a custom profile for specific cases.

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Menu Navigator

Zoom

Display

WHITE BALANCE SETTING BY USING A ‘GREY CARD’:

There are two ways to make manual white/grey balance settings using a ‘Grey card’ or ‘Qp card’. If colour accuracy is not critical, you can use any neutrally coloured area or surface that you judge to be close to a mid-grey value (concrete, overcast sky, or even white paper, for example). It won’t be perfect but just try to ensure that it is as neutral as possible in colour value.

•  Make the first shot a grey card/Qp card close-up and then  make the adjustment in Phocus for the session.

•  Use the integral white balance from grey card function to  make an in-camera setting for the session.

White balance settings are mirrored after being saved on the grip, sensor unit and in Phocus when tethered.

MANUAL WHITE BALANCE ‘GREY CARD’ IN-CAMERA SETTING:

SENSOR UNIT MENU > WHITE BALANCE > MANUAL

1. Press .

2. Navigate to White Balance (use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator).

3. Navigate to Manual (use the Front scroll wheel or the

Navigator).

4. Position the central spot in the viewfinder over an area that you consider should be rendered as neutral in color in the image and make a test capture (ensure the exposure is approximately correct otherwise you will get a warning message). A small rectangle appears on the display marking that parti cular area.

5. Press the MENU button to exit the menu system and keep the setting. Calculations then take place automatically so that the following shots use the area chosen as the new ‘white 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.

White Balance Shot screen appears after test capture to illustrate the area chosen for white balance calculation.

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Assign a customizable button for immediate manual white balance adjustment in mixed or rapidly changing lighting situations.

T i p

Include a predetermined ISO and

/or WB setting in a custom profile for specific cases.

SENSOR UNIT MENU > QUALITY > IMAGE FORMAT

Image format allows the simultaneous creation of both RAW

+ JPEG files from each capture.

Profile allows a choice between an sRGB or an Adobe 1998 profile for JPEG captures.

IMAGE FORMAT SETTING:

1. Press .

2. Navigate to Quality (use the Rear scroll wheel or the

Navigator).

3. Navigate to Image Format (use the Front scroll wheel or the Navigator). .

4. Press the True Focus ( ) or AE-L ( ) buttons – (or the ZOOM button) – to step through the available options.

5. Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT ( MENU button).

Menu Navigator

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Display

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STORAGE

SETTINGS > STORAGE

Storage includes two sub headings: Delete and Format.

SENSOR UNIT MENU > STORAGE > DELETE

Delete allows you to make single or multiple deletes of captures.

1. Browse to image you want to delete

2. Press .

3. Navigate to Storage (use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator).

4. Navigate to Delete (use the Front scroll wheel or the Navigator).

5. Navigate to Delete dialogue use the Front scroll wheel or the Navigator).

6. Press the True Focus ( ) or AE-L ( ) buttons – (or the ZOOM button) to step through options.

7. Press ( Display button) to confirm. N o t e

You will always be asked to confirm each delete operation.

The camera is only able to read and write to storage media that have been formatted. New cards sometimes have no formatting, or you might want to convert a card that is currently using a format that the camera cannot read.

There are two ways to format cards. The quickest way is to use the Format button on the grip but if you prefer, you can also use the menu on the sensor unit.

See further information about formatting cards in the ‘General’ section of this manual.

FORMAT ON SENSOR UNIT

SENSOR UNIT MENU > STORAGE > FORMAT

1. Press .

2. Navigate to Storage (use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator).

3. Navigate to Format (use the Front scroll wheel or the Navigator).

4. Navigate to Format dialogue (use the Front scroll wheel or the Navigator).

5. Press ( Display button) to confirm.

Menu Navigator

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Display

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SETTINGS

SETTINGS > USER INTERFACE

ON:

SENSOR UNIT MENU > SETTINGS > USER INTERFACE > SOUND

The H5D offers audio feedback to relay information. This menu item has Volume

(choose between High, Low and Off), Key Click (choose between On and Off) and

Exposure Warning (choose between On and Off).

1. Press .

2. Navigate to Settings (use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator).

4. Navigate to User Interface (use the Front scroll wheel or the Navigator).

5. Navigate to Sound (use the Front scroll wheel or the Navigator).

6. Navigate to required item to select it.

7. Press the True Focus ( ) or AE-L ( ) buttons – (or the ZOOM button) – to step through options.

8. Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT ( MENU button).

AUDIO FEEDBACK

There are ten different sounds to help provide immediate information. A button press has a normal mechanical ‘click’ sound while the remaining actions listed here are more musical.

For example, a capture rated as overexposed is signified by three rapid notes going up the musical scale, whereas an underexposed capture has three rapid notes going down the musical scale, as illustrated here.

OFF:

Error:

Ready:

Low battery:

Overexposure:

Underexposure:

5 images left:

1 image left:

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Media full:

IAA yellow:

Overwrite red:

Transfer complete:

IAA yellow:

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Transfer complete:

Display

SENSOR UNIT MENU > SETTINGS > USER INTERFACE > DATE & TIME

The H5D has an internal clock that keeps track of the date and time. This information 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. (See note

under General overview of sensor unit about keeping the internal battery charged to

maintain Date and Time settings).

1. Press .

2. Navigate to Settings (use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator).

3. Navigate to User Interface (use the Front scroll wheel or the Navigator).

4. Navigate to Date & Time (use the Front scroll wheel or the Navigator).

5. Navigate to required item to select it.

6. Press the True Focus ( ) or AE-L ( ) buttons – (or the ZOOM button) – to step through options.

7. Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT ( MENU button).

SENSOR UNIT MENU > SETTINGS > USER INTERFACE > DISPLAY

This setting controls the level of Contrast and Brightness (both on a scale of 1-10) on the display. Usually, you should leave this set to the default level of 5; however in some viewing environments and/or with some types of images you may wish to increase or decrease this value. A value of 10 provides maximum contrast; a value of 0 provides no contrast (a black screen) while a value of 10 provides maximum brightness; a value of 0 provides minimal brightness. Lower brightness values require less battery power.

1. Press .

2. Navigate to Settings (use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator).

3. Navigate to User Interface (use the Front scroll wheel or the Navigator).

5. Navigate to Display (use the Front scroll wheel or the Navigator).

6. Press the True Focus or AE-L button (or the ZOOM button) to step through options.

7. Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT ( MENU button).

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Menu Navigator

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Display

SETTINGS > CUSTOM OPTIONS

,

Custom Options allows the setting of various options, as listed here. The setting procedure is the same for these features:

1. Press .

2. Navigate to Settings (use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator).

3. Navigate to Custom Options (use the Front scroll wheel or the Navigator).

4. Navigate to required item (use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator).

5. Press the True Focus ( ) or AE-L ( ) buttons – (or the ZOOM

button) – to step through options.

6. Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT ( MENU button).

Menu Navigator Display

Zoom

• P1 and P2 Button Function

SENSOR UNIT MENU > SETTINGS > CUSTOM OPTIONS > P1 / P2

Allows you to assign specific functions to the two buttons. These buttons act in the same manner as the four reassignable buttons on the grip. The buttons can also be assigned in the Camera Configuration tool in Phocus.

OPTIONS: Browse Mode, Mark Overexposure, Delete Image, Format Card, Info

Screen, Spirit Level, Focus Confirm

• Display Off

SENSOR UNIT MENU > SETTINGS > CUSTOM OPTIONS > DISPLAY OFF

Sets the amount of elapsed time before the display is turned off. See ‘Power

Modes’ section in this manual for further details.

OPTIONS: 10 sec, 20 sec, 30sec, 60 sec.

• Sleep

SENSOR UNIT MENU > SETTINGS > CUSTOM OPTIONS > SLEEP

Sets the amount of elapsed time before the camera enters ‘Sleep’ mode. See

‘Power Modes’ section in this manual for further details.

OPTIONS: 5 min, 10 min, Never

Menu Navigator

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Display

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• Power Off:

SENSOR UNIT MENU > SETTINGS > CUSTOM OPTIONS > POWER OFF

Sets the amount of elapsed time before the camera enters ‘Power Down’ mode.

See ‘Power Modes’ section in this manual for further details.

OPTIONS: 30 min, 60 min, Never

• Image Orientation

SENSOR UNIT MENU > SETTINGS > CUSTOM OPTIONS >

IMAGE ORIENTATION

Sets the viewing orientation of captures when they appear in Phocus. In order to avoid unintentional orientation changes when the camera is pointing straight up or down, for example, the orientation setting can be locked at:

OPTIONS: Auto, Lock at 0 degrees, Lock at 90 degrees, Lock at 180 degrees and

Lock at 270 degrees.

• Show Preview

SENSOR UNIT MENU > SETTINGS > CUSTOM OPTIONS > SHOW PREVIEW

Sets whether the display remains inactive after each capture. Useful in sensitive environments or when shooting vertically.

OPTIONS: After Exposure, Never

SETTINGS > SERVICE

SENSOR UNIT MENU > SETTINGS > SERVICE

SaveLogdata saves a log file on the CF card.

Default Settings resets all sensor unit settings back to factory settings. See the

Appendix in this manual for a detailed list of the default settings.

Tethered power offers options when using a Thunderbolt to FireWire adapter, for example, on a MacBook Pro. This particular configuration does not supply enough power to the camera from the computer so in this case the “From camera” option should be selected. Select “From host” for all other configurations.

1. Press .

2. Navigate to Settings (use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator).

3. Navigate to Service (use the Front scroll wheel or the Navigator).

4. Navigate to required item (use the Rear scroll wheel or the Navigator).

5. Press the True Focus ( ) or AE-L ( ) buttons – (or the ZOOM button) – to step through options.

6. Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT ( MENU button).

Select this option when using a Thunderbolt to FireWire adapter.

Select this option when using other configurations than a Thunderbolt to FireWire adapter.

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SETTINGS > ABOUT

SENSOR UNIT MENU > SETTINGS > ABOUT

The About box will tell you which firmware version is present so you can see if you have the latest (which can be downloaded from the Hasselblad website). The serial number is also displayed in case Hasselblad Support need to know it for any eventual problem solving.

The About box also shows the focus calibration ID (which must match the information on the grip display under ‘System Status’ to obtain the optimum performance). Each sensor unit is carefully adjusted to match the corresponding camera body, which in turn produces the matching verifications respectively. If you want to use different sensor units with different camera bodies, please refer to a Hasselblad

Service Center for more information.

1. Press .

2. Navigate to Settings (use the Rear scroll wheel or the

Navigator).

3. Navigate to Service (use the Front scroll wheel or the

Navigator).

4. Navigate to About (use the Rear scroll wheel or the

Navigator).

Menu Navigator

Zoom

Display

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 

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 alignment (plumb). It uses two methods that are fully visible on the sensor unit display and partly visible in the viewfinder.

The method is selected by the camera automatically according to alignment. So, if the camera is in a relatively normal orientation, then Normal is selected and when the camera is in a more extreme orientation then Repro is selected. You can activate the spirit level (for both sensor unit and viewfinder displays) by holding down the DISPLAY button for a second, or, by re-assigning the TRUE FOCUS / AE-L / STOP

DOWN or M.UP button as an activator. See Custom Options

#4, #5, #6 and #7 for details.

Normal: Generally used when the camera is mounted on a tripod/stand in either landscape or portrait orientation. Allows the camera to be correctly aligned in two planes regardless of apparent deviations in the viewfinder. Particularly useful for landscape work where most of the horizon is hidden, for example, or architectural/interior work where wide angle lenses can often create a difficult situation to level the camera visually.

Repro: Normally used when the camera is mounted on a tripod/stand in a 'repro' alignment, that is, camera pointing directly downwards (this feature also works pointing directly upwards). Ensures that the camera is in a truly perpendicular alignment.

In use: Sensor unit display – Three scales can be seen in

Standard mode. The scale along the lower edge and to the right hand side (in landscape mode) require you to alter the camera's orientation to center the yellow 'bubbles'. When centered, these bubbles become green. The third central scale consisting of a large circle with cross-hairs provides an alternative combined display. The content of the circle changes from yellow to green when the horizontal orientation is correct. In Repro mode, the central scale is also a

'bubble' type. Again, the two yellow bubbles become green when centered in their respective scales. As an alternative, the central blue bubble can be centered within the green circle (no color change to the bubble).

Normal (at default setting)

Not level

Repro (at default setting)

Not level

Viewfinder display – Only horizontal alignment can be seen in the viewfinder display. It uses the bubble method as described above except the bubble becomes black when the camera is level. Custom calibration can also be used.

Activate by:

1) Pressing the assigned P1 or P2 button, or

2) Pressing the assigned True

Focus, M.UP, AE-L or STOP

DOWN button to Spirit Level

(in Custom Options on grip).

Level

Level

The spirit level as it appears in the viewfinder display.

P1 & P2

Custom calibration: There is a default calibration for either mode which is selected automatically. However you can store a custom calibration for various purposes.

1) Press the appropriate P1 / P2 / Custom Button to activate the spirit level. The

text along the bottom of the display reads EXIT, Standard, MODE.

2) Press the Mode button (Display). The text along the bottom of the display

now reads CAL, User, MODE, and a green user icon appears in the top left of the display.

3) When you are satisfied that the camera is securely in the chosen orientation, press the CAL button (Menu/Exit button) to store the new setting.

4) Press the Display button to toggle between default and custom settings.

Custom settings are retained for future use. To make a new custom setting, repeat the above procedure.

User icon

Calculate button

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GRIP MENU SETTINGS

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OF GRIP MENU

Text setting

Self timer options

Custom Options

Bracketing options Interval options

Settings options

System status Drive

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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.

N o t e

At very low temperatures the displays might require a few seconds to present new settings.

 

Apart from the more regularly used ISO/WB, AF, Flash buttons and features accessible on the grip there are a number of other features available. These provide the integral finesses 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.

Regular use can be simplified by using the shortcuts and button reassignment to access the menus.

One point to remember when making settings is that certain options are only available when the relevant screen has been accessed. For example, in Self Timer the choice of

‘delay/mirror up’ or ‘mirror up/ delay’ is only available (by turning the rear scrollwheel - lower row on display) when the relevant function has been chosen (by turning the front scroll wheel - upper row on display) options available

2 – 60 s options available

DELAY / MIRROR UP or

MIRROR UP / DELAY options available

MIRROR GOES DOWN or

MIRROR REMAINS UP

The self timer allows a delay in the activation of the shutter and a change in sequence of the mirror movement. Normally the mirror is raised before the shutter is tripped creating a pause between the two actions to minimize camera vibration. However, during this pause there will be no image in the viewfinder and no light metering available for any eventual exposure change. Therefore the Self timer function can be set to a sequence where the delay is followed by the mirror being raised instead. Normally the mirror will instantly return after a capture but you can also choose a setting where the mirror remains raised.

As it provides a timed, remote shutter release function it can be used instead of a remote release cable/cord/device when split-second timing is not critical. The camera’s exposure settings (Manual or Auto) will be according to the light metering requirements just prior to the mirror being raised so, in very changeable lighting conditions, choose the mode most suitable if using long delays.

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SELF TIMER SETTING

– continued

1) Press on grip.

2) Turn until Self Timer appears.

3) Press ENTER .

4) Turn to access the options, that are:

Delay

Mirror sequence

Mirror Up / Mirror Goes Down

(A drop shadow will be displayed beneath the selected symbol, for example

)

5) When Delay is highlighted – – turn the Rear scroll wheel to choose a delay range from 2 - 60s in 1s intervals.

6) Turn the Front scroll wheel again to choose Delay /

Mirror Up, Mirror Up/ Delay sequence –

. When highlighted turn the Rear scroll wheel to choose.

Delay / Mirror Up sequence =

Delay for set amount of time – mirror raised – capture made.

Mirror Up/ Delay sequence =

Mirror raised – delay for set amount of time – capture made.

7) Turn the Front scroll wheel again for

Mirror goes down / Mirror remains up – – choice. Turn the Rear scroll wheel to choose.

Mirror goes down =

Mirror returns to its normal position and the camera is made ready for the next capture.

Mirror raised =

Mirror remains in raised position. No image is visible in the viewfinder until M UP button pressed.

8) Press . Note that this now reads Off and the line of text at the bottom of the screen reads ‘ Self timer on’.

9) Press .

10) Press ENTER again from the Self Timer screen to activate the function.

11) Press On .

12) Half-press the shutter release button to standby mode for this function (press the shutter release button again

(full press) for activation) or full-press the shutter release for immediate activation.

‘Delay’ highlighted with drop shadow. 10 seconds chosen.

Mirror sequence highlighted.

‘Delay first, then mirror raised’ chosen as option.

Mirror down /up highlighted.

‘Mirror down after capture’

chosen as option.

ON

Front scroll wheel

ENTER or

SAVE

MENU

Rear scroll wheel

T i p

Check the lower text-row on the screen for ON or OFF status.

N o t e

You can halt the sequence by clicking the ON / OFF ( ESC) button.

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T i p

Press the Mirror Up button twice within 0.5s to access the self timer mode directly.

BRACKETING

options available 2 frames or

3 frames or

5 frames options available options available

1/3 EV  or

 1/2 EV  or

1 EV or 2 EV or 3 EV

The bracketing function provides an automatic series of captures; one at the standard exposure setting (Manual or Auto) and the others with pre-determined deviations in EV from the standard exposure. This is particularly useful for images containing a very wide tonal range, for example.

Firstly you make an assessment concerning the number of extra frames required, the order in which they should be taken, and by how much the EV deviation there should be and the setting made accordingly. The first metered exposure (Manual or Auto) is the EV that determines the calculations for the bracketing sequence.

Note the difference in operation between Single and Con-

tinuous drive settings:

•  At the Single setting you must press the shutter release button separately for every separate capture until the sequence is finished.

•  At the Continuous setting you can either maintain the pressure on the button to take all frames without stopping or you can release the pressure on the button and press again to

continue to the end of the sequence without losing any frames within the set sequence.

BRACKETING SETTING

1) Press on grip.

2) Turn the Front scroll wheel until Bracketing appears

3) Press .

4) Turn the Front scroll wheel to access the options, that are:

Number of Captures (the number of captures required in the se- quence)

Sequence (the sequential order of the over- or underexposures)

Step (the amount of EV variation from the standard exposure setting)

(A drop shadow will be displayed beneath the selected symbol, for example

)

5) In turn the Rear scroll wheel to choose the number of frames required: 2, 3, 5, 7 or 9.

6) In turn the Rear scroll wheel to choose one of four sequences:

A: Standard, Over, Under

B: Standard, Under, Over

C: Over, Standard, Under

D: Under, Standard, Over

A

Number of captures highlighted. 3 captures chosen as option.

B

ON

C

Front scroll wheel

ENTER or

SAVE

MENU

Rear scroll wheel

D

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– continued

7) In turn the Rearscroll wheel to choose the amount of EV variation required: 3, 2, 1, 1/2, 1/3 EV.

8) Press .

9) Press again from the Bracketing screen to activate the function. Press On . Note that this now reads Off and

the line of text at the bottom of the screen reads ‘Bracket-

ing on’.

Half-press the shutter release button to standby mode for this function (press the shutter release button again (full press) for activation) or full-press the shutter release for immediate activation.

To escape from this mode press MENU , then Enter on the

Bracketing screen, then Off (AF button).

Sequence highlighted.

‘Standard, over, under’ chosen as option.

EXAMPLE

Screen after Bracketing setting activated indicating 3 frames remaining in a Standard,

Over, Under, sequence with no adjustment to the next frame.

Step highlighted.

1/3 EV variation chosen as option.

EXAMPLE

Viewfinder display indicating no adjustment to next frame and three frames left in the

sequence.

T i p

A bracketing sequence can be stopped mid-sequence by pressing the ESC (ON.OFF) button.

N o t e

As an example, a 5 frame sequence with an EV 1 variation setting at ‘Standard, Over, Under’ would produce: Standard (O EV variation), +1EV, -1EV, +2EV,

-2EV.

T i p

Check the lower text-row on the screen for ON or

OFF status.

N o t e

The default setting is a shutter speed change in a bracketing sequence. However, if the camera is set in

Manual mode, you can choose an aperture change instead (Custom Options > Bracket param. in Manual #25 on grip).

N o t e

See note at the beginning of this section regarding the difference between Single and Continuous drive settings. In both cases, the bracketing function is automatically reset for a new sequence.

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INTERVAL

options available

2 frames –

255 frames options available

2 seconds −

1 hour

By using the interval setting, you can allow the camera to take a series of captures automatically over a set period. This is often required for time and motion studies, security surveillance, nature study, etc. The exposure and focus settings (Manual or Auto) will be according to the camera settings at the time of capture.

INTERVAL SETTING

1) Press on grip.

2) Turn the Front scroll wheel until Interval appears.

3) Press ENTER .

4) Turn the Front scroll wheel to access the options, that are:

Number of captures (the number of captures required)

Interval duration (the time interval between each capture)

(The selected feature symbol is indicated by a drop shadow)

5) In Number of captures, turn the Rear scroll wheel to choose the number of captures required: 2 – no limit

6) In Interval duration, turn the Rear scroll wheel to choose:

2 seconds – 1 hour

7) Press .

8) Press again from the Interval screen to activate the function. Press On . Note that this now reads Off and the line of text at the bottom of the screen reads

‘Interval on’.

Half-press the shutter release button to standby mode for this function (press the shutter release button again (full press) for activation) or full-press the shutter release for immediate activation.

ON

Front scroll wheel

ENTER or

NEXT

MENU

Number of captures highlighted. 2 frames variation chosen as option.

EXAMPLE

Interval duration highlighted.

5 seconds variation chosen as option.

Screen after Interval setting activated indicating 3 shots remaining at 30 second intervals.

Rear scroll wheel

T i p

Check the lower text-row on the screen for ON or OFF status.

N o t e

In Custom Options #28 on grip you can select an initial delay of None, 2, 10, 60 seconds or the interval time.

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T i p

An Interval setting can be stopped mid-sequence by pressing the ESC button.

SETTINGS > CUSTOM OPTIONS

options available

CUSTOM OPTIONS

From the Settings screen you can access four main sub-settings: Custom options, Image info, Date & Time and System

status by turning the front scroll wheel. From each of these sub- settings you can access further items for setting changes. Look at the main menu chart to get an idea of where all the options are on the menu tree.

CUSTOM OPTIONS (ON GRIP)

1) Press on grip.

2) Turn the Front scroll wheel until Settings appears.

3) Press .

4) Turn the Front scroll wheel to access 4.1 Custom

options.

5) Press to access the 34 choices available.

6) Turn the Front scroll wheel to the desired option.

7) Turn the Rear scroll wheel to the desired setting.

8) Press .

If you want to reset the camera to the default setting for all

options, press the ON.OFF button quickly to enter Profiles,

select Standard and then press Load.

Front scroll wheel

ENTER or

SAVE

MENU

Rear scroll wheel

T i p

As a shortcut to a specific customizable button (True Focus,

AE-L, M.UP, Stop Down) setting in Custom Options, press

MENU and then the desired button with camera in active mode. After making any changes, press the shutter release button to save the new setting.

T i p

As a shortcut to Custom Options level, press the MENU button twice with camera in active mode. The latest setting will auto matically appear. After making any changes, press the shutter release button to save the new setting.

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The following is a description of all the Custom Options accessible through the grip display. They are accessed by Menu

> Settings > Custom Options. The words and figures in red signify the default setting for that option.

Display off time 1

• 10s • 20s • 30s • 60s

Determines the amount of time elapsing before the display automatically turns off. Set on the sensor unit> Menu > Settings > Custom

Options > Display Off.

EV increment 2

• 1/2 Step • 1 Step • 1/3 Step

Determines the amount of EV change applied (per click of either the front or rear scroll wheels) to either aperture or shutter speed.

Exp adjust increment

• 1/3 Step • 1 Step • 1/2 Step

3

Determines the amount of EV change applied (per click of the rear scroll wheels) when making fixed exposure adjustment settings.

True Focus button function 4

• True Focus but can be reassigned to:

AF Drive • AE-lock • Self Timer •

Bracketing • Mirror up • Stop Down

• B mode • T mode • Flash Measure

• Interval timer • Cycle LM mode •

Expose • Display Off • Histogram •

Delete • Grey bal ex • Spirit Level •

Rear Info Screen • None

AE-Lock button function 5

• AE-lock but can be reassigned to:

AF Drive • Self Timer • Bracketing •

Mirror up • Stop Down • B mode •

T mode • Flash Measure • Interval timer • Cycle LM mode • Expose •

Display Off • Histogram • Delete •

Grey bal ex • Spirit Level • Rear Info

Screen • None

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Stop down function

• Stop Down but can be reassigned to:

6

AF Drive • AE-lock • Self Timer •

Bracketing • Mirror up • B mode •

T mode • Flash Measure • Interval timer • Cycle LM mode • Expose •

Display Off • Histogram • Focus conf

• Delete • Grey bal ex • Spirit Level •

Rear Info Screen • None

M.UP button function

• Mirror up but can be reassigned to:

7

AF Drive • AE-lock • Self Timer •

Bracketing • Stop Down • B mode •

T mode • Flash Measure • Interval timer • Cycle LM mode • Expose •

Display Off • Histogram • Focus conf

• Delete • Grey bal ex • Spirit Level •

Rear Info Screen • None

Scroll wheel direction

• Clockwise • Counter clockwise

8

Determines the effect the direction of the controls wheels have on a setting.

For example, by moving the front scroll wheel to the left you can alter the aperture setting from f/8 to f/6.8 to f/5.6 and so on. By changing the wheel direction setting however, the same action of turning the wheel to the left would then produce the opposite effect, that is, the aperture

settings would change from f/ 8 to f/ 9.5 to f/ 11, and so on.

Flash ready exposure lock 9

• Yes • No

Allows you to make a capture before the flash is fully charged. For use with integral flash unit or other

TTL compatible flash units connected to the hot-shoe. Not valid for flash units connected by the PC connector.

Yes blocks the shutter until flash is ready.

No allows shutter release before flash is ready.

Magazine exposure lock 10

• Yes • No

Allows you to release the lens and

auxiliary shutter in camera body without a sensor unitattached.

Yes blocks the lens shutter and aux- iliary shutter in camera body if the sensor unitis not attached. Generates message on grip display if attempted.

No allows the lens shutter and auxiliary shutter in camera body to be released without the sensor unit attached.

Lens exposure lock

• Yes • No

11

Allows you to release the auxiliary shutter in camera body without a lens attached.

Yes blocks the release of auxiliary shutter in camera body if there is no lens attached. Generates message on grip display if attempted.

No allows a release of auxiliary shutter in camera body without a lens attached.

Out of range exposure lock 12

• No • Yes

Allows you to release the camera when either the aperture or shutter speed setting is beyond the working range (indicated on the displays by “–”).

Yes blocks the shutter if beyond the working range.

No allows the shutter to be released

(1/800s or 32s) if beyond the working range.

True exposure

• On • Off

13

Determines whether the exposure is automatically adjusted to create a true exposure setting. (See Appen-

dix for full explanation).

On allows the adjustment.

Off retains the normal setting.

N o t e

If using flash/strobe as the main light source and 1/800s shutter speed, remember to turn off the True Exposure option.

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Spot mode

• Normal • Zone

14

Determines how the camera behaves when set to Spot Mode.

Normal makes the camera behave in the same fashion as when set to Average or Centre Weighted.

Zone makes the camera behave in the same fashion as the Hasselblad

205FCC. That is, the central spot is placed over a particular area of the subject and the AE-L button is pressed. The exposure is then calculated assuming that the metered area is 18% grey or Zone 5 and is indicated on the display as Zone 5. Alternatively, the area can be reassigned to another zone by turning the rear scroll wheel.

Then, when the camera is moved, the areas within the central spot are indi-

cated by their zone values.

Focus aid in MF

• Half press • Always • Off

15

Sets how the focus aid arrowhead

LED symbols appear in the viewfinder display in manual focus mode.

Half press makes them visible when the shutter release button is pressed half way.

Always makes them visible all of the time when camera is active.

Off disables them completely.

AF assist light

• Ext flash • Camera • Off

16

Allows projection of light pattern to assist the autofocus system in poor light or low contrast situations.

Camera sets the integral AF assist il- lumination to be always active.

External flash activates the AF assist illumination projected by a suitable attached external flash unit. When detached, however, the integral system is automatically used.

Off sets the AF assist illumination to remain always inactive.

Rear wheel quick adjust 17

• Yes • No

Allows rear scroll wheel to make a rapid EV adjustment (or EV compensation) in auto-exposure mode.

Yes turns the setting on. By turning the rear scroll wheel, the adjustment is made and appears on both displays as a ± symbol between the shutter speed and values. The amount of deviation also appears above the scale to the left of the aperture value on the viewfinder display.

No turns the function off completely.

Control lock

• All controls • Wheels • Off

18

Sets the amount of locking used when the Control Lock (FLASH) button is pressed.

All controls locks scroll wheels and

buttons.

Wheels locks only scroll wheels. They

remain operable in any setting mode, however.

Off disables lock function.

Beeper 19

• On • Off

Sets the audible beeper signal.

On enables the signal.

Off disables the signal.

Show histogram

• Yes • No

20

Sets whether a histogram of a capture appears on the display after exposure.

Yes enables the setting.

No disables the setting.

Interval & Self Timer

• Exit • Stay

21

Allows either the Interval or Self

Timer mode to remain active after a capture or immediately return to standard setting.

Exit clears the setting and produces an automatic return to standard setting after a capture.

Stay retains the setting after a cap- ture.

AE lock / Quick adjust 22

• Exp reset • Saved

Allows either the AE-Lock or Quick adjust mode to remain active after a capture or immediately return to standard setting.

Exp Reset clears the settings and produces an automatic return to standard setting after a capture.

Saved retains the AE-Lock or Quick adjust settings after a capture.

Show EV

• Yes • No

23

Allows the display of EV settings on the grip display.

Yes enables the display.

No disables the display.

Show ISO

• Yes • No

24

Allows the display of ISO settings on the grip display

Yes enables the display.

No disables the display.

Bracket param. in Manual 25

• Shutter speed • Aperture

Selects either the shutter speed or the aperture as the parameter which changes in a bracketing sequence when in Manual exposure mode.

Shutter speed selects changes in shutter speed.

Aperture selects changes in aperture

settings.

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Aperture control in Manual 26

• Front wheel • Rear wheel

Selects which scroll wheel changes the aperture setting when in Manual exposure mode.

Front wheel selects the front scroll wheel to change the aperture setting.

Rear wheel selects the rear scroll wheel to change the aperture setting.

Low flash warning

• On • Off

27

Controls the display of the ‘Low flash’ warning message and triangle.

ON enables the function.

OFF disables the function.

Interval timer initial delay 28

• None • 2s •10s • 60s • Interval time

Allows an initial delay before the first

capture of an interval timer function

operation.

Aperture indication 29

• Normal • Light meter

Allows choice of aperture indication

display (in Manual mode only).

Normal selects conventional display

(f5.6, f8, etc)

Light meter selects ‘light meter’ type

display (f5.6⁰, f8.⁵, etc)

Extra mirror-delay 30

50 ms • 100 ms • 200 ms • None • 25 ms

Extends the delay period between the mirror being raised and the opening of the lens shutter thereby reducing the negative effect of vibration on longer exposure times.

True Focus in AF-S

• Off • on

31

Re-assigns half press of shutter release button to activate True Focus function instead of standard automatic focus (single)

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Always return mirror

• No • Yes

32

Automatically lowers mirror again for viewing at the end of every mirror-up sequence.

AE lock at half press 33

• Off • On

Allows access to AE-lock without having to use customizable button assigned to other required functions.

Hide B/T mode

• Off • On

34

Hides access to B and T shutter speeds allowing smoother transition from 1s to 1.4s when making shutter speed changes.

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

1) Press .

2) Turn the Front scroll wheel until Settings appears.

3) Press .

4) Turn the Front scroll wheel to access 4.2 Image info.

5) Press to access the list of characters and figures available.

6) By turning the Front scroll wheel , the character selector cursor will move to the left and right in the available characters while the rear scroll wheel moves it up and down. The chart of characters will automatically scroll to reveal the whole set. The space character is top left in the list.

On the left side of the screen there is a small box frame

containing two arrow symbols and an X symbol. By selecting the arrows you can position the cursor in the

line of text you have created. The X symbol deletes the selected character.

To create a line of text, select the desired character and

press then Sel (AF button). That character is then auto- matically added to the line of text below the character

chart. Press Save (ISO/WB button) to store the new setting.

AF

Front scroll wheel

SAVE or

ENTER

MENU

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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 photographer’s name -’Jens Karlsson’). See previous section 4.2 Im-

age info for procedure description.

1) Start by accessing the Image info screen. On the text row towards the bottom of the screen, the text line cursor is automatically placed to the right of the character that is to be changed. Turn the front and rear scroll wheels to move the selector cursor until the X symbol is highlighted.

2) Press Sel. (AF button) and the character will be erased.

3) Repeated pressing of Sel. will progressively erase all the characters in the line.

4) After erasing unwanted text, turn the front and rear scroll wheels until the desired character is highlighted by the selector cursor (in this case the copyright symbol) and press Save. Note that more symbols have automatically appeared as you scrolled down the screen.

5) Choose the next character in the same manner

(in this case a space) and press Save.

6) The capital letter ‘J’ has been highlighted and saved in this example.

7) Repeat the procedure until all the letters and characters you want appear. As you progress with more characters, those to the left will temporarily disappear from the screen so that you can see what you are adding. Don’t forget there is a maximum of approximately 40 characters.

If you make a mistake you must remove each character singly (see steps 1-3 above) until you reach where you want to make a change and then return to the ‘Adding text’ procedure again.

8) This example shows a completed 15 character text line with symbols, spaces, upper and lower case (large and small) letters.

1

3

5

7

SETTINGS > DATE & TIME

2

4

6

8

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SETTINGS > SYSTEM STATUS

Check component usage and general servicing information as follows:

SYSTEM STATUS DISCLOSURE

1) Press on grip.

2) Turn the Front scroll wheel until Settings appears.

3) Press .

4) Turn the Front scroll wheel to access System Status.

5) Press .

6) The display now shows a list of camera components

Info-Usage and to the right of each individual com- ponent a figure that represents the number of actions taken by that component. Please note that even a completely new camera will have registered actions as these occur during testing before delivery.

7) Press to display Info-Version to display the soft-

ware version for each item. Press the Next (ISO/WB)

button again to display Info-Calib for focus calibration information.

Front scroll wheel

ENTER or

NEXT

MENU

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There are two drive modes: Single and Continuous. In Single mode, a capture is made when the shutter release button is pressed and the camera is made ready for the next capture.

To make the next capture however, you must first release the shutter release button and then press again.

In Continuous mode, the camera automatically makes captures and makes ready for the next capture in a continuous manner as long as you maintain pressure on the shutter release. Please note the speed is dependent on the time taken to save the capture according to equipment.

SINGLE AND CONTINUOUS SETTING

In camera active mode:

1) Press on grip.

2) Turn the Front scroll wheel until Drive appears.

3) Press .

4) Turn the Front scroll wheel to Single or Continuous.

5) Press .

Front scroll wheel

ENTER or

SAVE

MENU

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PROFILES

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Photo: Vicente Ansola © / Hasselblad Masters

PROFILES

The profiles feature allows rapid access to pre-determined combinations of settings that increase the speed and security of workflow. One example might be in a social situation where there might be a need for formal outdoor portraiture followed by informal indoor handheld flash-assisted wideangle shots, both situations requiring very different settings in a stressful environment. By predetermining the relevant settings required beforehand for each situation, they can be saved collectively as a profile. By calling up the profile, you can then be assured that all the settings are correct at the press of one button.

For example, you might choose – autofocus single, bracketing, programmed exposure, etc – for outdoors. Once set, you would click on the red PROFILES button, select a profile name and press SAVE. A new name can be entered for the new profile - ‘Outdoors’, for instance - and saved again. New settings are made for the indoor shots changing to flash,

Pv setting, etc and the procedure repeated. By simply accessing ‘Outdoors’ or ‘Indoors’ in the profile list, all the relevant settings will be instantly and correctly implemented to match the situation.

There are eight profiles: Default, Full auto, Studio, Fill

flash. two Action and two Spare reserved for customization. All except Default can be changed and renamed.

The pre-set profiles feature the following:

Default: normal flash sync, autofocus (single), single drive, auto exposure (aperture priority), average metering, -None

Full auto: normal flash sync, autofocus (single), single drive, programmed exposure, centre weighted metering, -None

Studio: normal flash sync, manual focus, single drive, manual exposure, spot metering, - AF

Fill flash: normal flash sync (adjusted output -1.7EV), autofocus (single), single drive, auto exposure, average metering.

Spare: customized profiles.

The default setting is highlighted on the display for easy and rapid access. Access to profiles lower on the list is via a scroll bar visible on the right of the display. Rotate the rear scroll wheel to bring them into view.

All user profiles can be restored to default values again simply by removing the battery and holding down the MENU and ISO/WB buttons on the grip together and while keeping them depressed, replace the battery. There will be an audible signal that denotes the restoration.

There are two ways of making, saving and managing Profiles:

1) Using the buttons on the grip or

2) via the Camera Configuration tool in Phocus.

N o t e

All settings, including those made on the sensor unit, are stored when a profile is created. This includes the ISO, white balance, color temperature and color tint settings that were current at the time the profile was created. These profile settings will override the settings in use at the time the profile button was pressed. In other words, remember to check for unintentional ISO, white balance or color temperature changes when using profiles. (Color tint is not a user setting but is stored after a manual white balance has been made).

MAKING A PROFILE

1) Activate the camera and go through the various settings

(for example, autofocus, aperture priority, fill flash exposure compensation, etc.) you require for the particular purpose and save them as you go.

2) When all the required settings have been made, click (not press!) the PROFILES button (ON.OFF button) to access the profiles screen.

3) Use the scroll bar to go through the list of profiles. Choose a

Spare profile or a named profile (except Default). You can either save the new profile under the original name or you can change it

4) Press Save (ISO/WB button). The Profile name screen is then displayed where you can rename the profile to what suits you (see under Image Info 4.2 for procedure details).

To use a profile from the main screen, press the PROFILES

button to reach the profiles screen again. Scroll down the list to the profile you want and then press the Load (AF) button. All the saved settings will then be automatically implemented.

LOAD

(AF)

SAVE

(ISO/WB)

PROFILES

(On/Off)

N o t e

If you decided to change the settings but nevertheless keep the Profile name on the list, the new set of parameters will be retained under that name. That is to say, the settings will not be the same as listed here, despite the name. It might be safer practice therefore to always change the profile name to avoid later confusion.

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1) From the main screen, click PROFILES on the grip and the profile screen will appear.

2) Use the scroll bar to go through the list and highlight the desired profile.

3) Press (AF button). The camera is now set according to all the parameters stored according to the name.

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You can change a profile name (except ‘Default’) at any time.

1) From the main screen, click PROFILES (ON.OFF button) on the grip and the profile screen will appear.

2) Scroll through the list (front or rear scroll wheels) and highlight the desired profile.

3) Press Load (AF button).

4) Click (ON.OFF button) again.

5) Press Save (ISO/WB button) The Profile name screen is then displayed where you can rename the profile to what

suits you (see under Image Info 4.2).

T i p

To quickly reset all profiles back to the original factory settings:

1. Remove battery.

2. Wait 5–10 seconds.

3. Replace the battery while keeping both the Menu and IS0/

WB buttons pressed.

AF

SAVE

PROFILES

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FLASH / STROBE

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FLASH / STROBE

The H5D 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).

The viewfinder houses an integral fill-flash with a guide number of 12 and features OTF/TTL flash control. This back is capable of providing enough illumination for many fill flash functions outdoors as well as simple indoor shots at shorter distances.

Flash output can be adjusted separately from ambient exposure for optimum control.

Separate flash units can be used in dedicated mode when connected to the hot shoe if the back is compatible with the

SCA3002 (Metz) system using a Hasselblad SCA3902 adapter. This provides a cable free link up for information transfer.

Flash synchronisation can be set to normal or rear (the beginning or end of a capture).

Please see the relevant user manuals for information regarding separate flash units.

GENERAL

When using the A or S setting together with flash, the exposure requirements of the camera will dominate which might produce slow shutter speeds indoors, for example, requiring the use of a tripod. If, on the other hand, you select P or Pv instead, then a shutter speed of 1/60 or faster is automatically chosen by the camera enabling you to hand hold.

When using flash close up or when using larger aperture settings, remember that the flash unit’s output has a specific minimum duration which might still be too great for correct exposure. Read the back’s output specifications for further information regarding any potential restrictions.

You can use the flash metering capability with external flash units of all kinds (TTL

flashes must be set to Manual mode).

Rear sync is a useful feature used either for effect or to produce a more ‘natural’ look when combining long exposures involving light trails and flash.

When using suitable dedicated backs (compatible with SCA3002), adjustments are made automatically and governed by the settings on the camera. This applies to whether the flash unit is set to TTL or whether it is set to its own integral metering system (A).

Control of either the integral flash unit or separate SCA3002 compatible flash unit

regarding the two functions, exposure compensation and shutter sync, is via the grip. The flash measure function can be used for flash units that are not SCA 3002 compatible or for SCA 3002 compatible backs at manual setting.

To change the balance between flash output and camera exposure requirements to produce a variety of effects, use the exposure compensation function. For various long exposure effects use the sync function. To make flash exposure tests use the flash measure function.

N o t e

Only flash units specially adapted for use with the H5D should be connected to the hot shoe on the camera.

N o t e

Do not attempt to connect a flash unit dedicated for use with another camera brand via the hot shoe. The flash unit and / or camera could be damaged.

N o t e

If using flash/strobe as the main light source and 1/800s shutter speed,

remember to turn off the True Exposure function (Custom Option #13 on grip).

N o t e

As with all strobe/studio flash use, very particular attention should be taken to ensure correct connections and general handling practice. Potential dangers might increase when cameras are also connected to electronic peripherals (computers, lighting backs, etc) and should diminish when IR and similar wireless flash release devices are used.

Victor Hasselblad AB and Hasselblad A/S 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.

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 

1. Activate the camera and press the FLASH button once.

2. Turn the Front scroll wheel to set the amount of compensation required:

• from +3EV through -3EV

• press Clr to clear the setting quickly if required.

3. Turn the rear scroll wheel to set:

• normal sync (flash triggered just after the shutter

opens)

• rear sync (flash triggered just before the shutter

closes)

• flash measure (with non-TTL flash units or TTL

backs in Manual mode)

4. The grip display shows the flash mode – Normal or Rear

– in the standard display.

5. When set to Flash Measure, a specific screen requests

you to press the AE-L button in order to make a read- ing. See below for details.

Example of viewfinder display showing Flash set to Rear sync as well as '- 1EV' exposure compensation.

FLASH Clr Front scroll wheel

 

The integral flash unit features the following specifications:

Guide no.

Coverage

12

56º horizontal,

44º vertical

Maximum light fall-off at side centres - 1EV (50%)

Color temperature (full flash) 5,000 – 5,600º K

To raise the flash unit into its operative position, slide the flash-back catch backwards in the direction of the flash symbol. To return the flash unit into its closed position, push down on the top of the back until it clicks back into place.

The flash unit is automatically activated when it is in the operative position and de-activated when returned to its stored position.

The green LED flash symbol blinks in the viewfinder when the flash unit is charging and remains stationary when fully charged. The flash output can also be adjusted for optimum light balance in fill-flash situations.

Using the integral flash:

1) Slide the flash-back catch backwards in the direction of the flash symbol.

2) Press .

3) Choose between Normal or Rear sync by turning the

Rear scroll wheel and the amount of compensation (if required) by turning the front scroll wheel.

4) Press . Make an exposure.

5) If the settings were incorrect to match the output of the flash unit, the viewfinder display shows a red triangle alongside a flashing green ‘flash’ symbol plus a warning

message - ‘Low flash’. The grip display will also show a

warning message - ‘Low flash’.

Conventional measures should then be taken to correct the situation. (That is: move closer to the main subject, use a larger aperture setting or use a higher ISO setting).

FLASH

SAVE Red warning triangle and green LED flash symbol to left of viewfinder LCD display.

Rear scroll wheel

N o t e

Do not use the integral flash together when another external

TTL flash unit is connected (and used in TTL or A mode).

N o t e

For full coverage with the integral flash, use 80mm or longer lenses (without a lens shade).

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Separate flash units can be electrically connected either by way of the hot shoe accessory holder (see previous warnings) on the top of the viewfinder or via a cord to the PC connection port on the left hand side of the camera body. Slave unit switches/ transmitters can also be connected similarly dependant on unit (see specific user manuals for details).

Keep the plastic safety cover in place in the hot shoe when not in use.

Lift this edge of the cover first

 

FLASH UNIT

You can measure the effect of an attached flash unit (with PC

connected flash units and SCA3902 compatible flash units set to M mode), where the camera acts much as a flash meter would. The aperture setting can be adjusted and more trial exposures made until the information on the grip display is satisfactory.

To use flash measure:

1) Press the FLASH button on the grip to access the flash option screen.

2) Turn the rear control wheel until Flash measure appears.

3) Press Save (ISO/WB button) to access the flash expo- sure screen.

4) Make preliminary required aperture setting by turning the front control wheel.

5) Press the AE-L button. The camera will close the aper- ture, raise the mirror and fire the flash. Light reflected from the flash lit subject will be reflected off a white spot on the auxiliary shutter to the meter sensor.

6) Deviations from a normal exposure are displayed as

differences in EV on the grip display and the viewfinder

display. If ‘high’ or ‘low’ appears, change the aperture accordingly and make a new test reading.

Change the aperture until Diff EV: 0 appears, or the desired amount of deviation from the normal exposure.

Diff EV: Low signifies more than 2 EV under

Diff EV: High signifies more than 2 EV over

FLASH

SAVE

Rear scroll wheel

T i p

The ‘Low Flash’ warning can be turned off in Custom Option

#26 if preferred.

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ACCESSORIES

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CONNECTIVITY DIAGRAM

Optional viewfinders

HV 90x / HVD 90x viewfinders HVM waist-level viewfinder

Accessories

GIL GPS receiver

SCA3902 TTL Flash

Adapter

H5D Camera

HV 90x-II viewfinder

Sensor unit Camera body

Tilt/Shift

HTS 1.5.

For use with HCD28,

HC35, HC50, HC80 and HC100 (including extension tubes)

Optional V system lenses

CF lens adapter

Lenses

All HC/HCD lenses, including extension tubes and converter

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HC LENS RANGE

HCD 4.8/24mm HCD 4/28mm

HC 3.5/50-IImm

HC 2.8/80mm

HC 3.5/35mm

HC 2.2/100mm

HC Macro 4/120-IImm

HC 3.2/150mm HC 4/210mm

HC 3.5–4.5/50–110mm

HC 4.5/300mm

Most V system C type lenses with  optional CF lens adapter

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HCD 4.0–5.6/35–90mm

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

HVM waist level viewfinder

(3053328)

The HVM waist level viewfinder allows a comfortable lower viewing angle either for effect or where eye contact with the subject is desirable in portrait photo graphy, for example.

Autofocus function of all lenses fully retained. Optimized for horizontal format shooting and not suitable for vertical format use.

Proshade V/H 60 – 95

(3040740)

An adjustable bellows lens shade that provides highly efficient protection against stray light. Its compact, flat folding design saves space in the equipment case. With adapters fits all

HC lenses and virtually all V system lenses. Also features a filter holder for glass, gelatin, or plastic filters.

Proshade adapters

(3043415, 3043417, 3043419)

67mm, 77mm and 95mm adapters with bayonet mount for HC lenses.

Features lock to provide positive and secure attachment.

GIL (Global Image Locator)

(3053300)

The Hasselblad GIL (3053300 ) provides automatic creation and storage of GPS information for all H-system digital cameras. The data is tagged to each individual image file and can be read directly by Phocus. The back requires no extra external battery or power source and works seamlessly in the background for ease of use.

Tripod quick coupling H

(3043326)

Mounted on a tripod, this accessory facilitates rapid attachment and removal of the camera. The camera is firmly held in an exact and repeatable position. Two integrated spirit levels make horizontal positioning of the camera easy. The Tripod quickcoupling H fits 1/4” and 3/8” tripod threads and has a safety catch.

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Flash adapter SCA 3902

(3053393)

For connecting flashes compatible with the SCA 3002 system to the

Hasselblad H5D.

UV-sky filters

(3053470, 3053474 and 3053478)

Absorbs UV radiation and reduces blue haze without affecting colors.

Also protects the front lens surface.

Particularly recommended when the camera is used in harsh conditions. Available in three sizes to suit various lenses: UV-sky 67mm

(3053470), UV-sky 77mm (3053474) and UV-sky 95mm (3053478).

Pola filters

(3053482, 3053486 and 3053490)

Reduces non-specular reflections and glare. Increases color saturation in general. Can intensify a blue sky.

Available in three sizes.

Support strap with

Quickplate H

(3045154)

Improves comfort and security with hand-held photography. Complete with quick plate H.

Camera strap H

(3053616)

Extra wide camera strap with antislip backing.

Focusing screens

All focusing screens are of the Spherical Acute-Matte D type with or without grid and central markings for spot

(

ø

7.5) and AF metering area. Grid

patterns provide aid in technical, architectural, documentation and other similar fields.

Available with or without masking for the sensor format.

Release cord H

(3043370)

Remote release cord with a cable length of 0.5 m.

HVM correction lens holder

(3053348)

Lens holder for custom made eyesight correction (lenses available from opticians). To be used for optimal viewing comfort and accuracy.

HVD 90x / HV 90x & 90x-ll viewfinders

(3053330, 3053326, 3053334)

90 degrees reflex viewfinder, providing 100% field of view even when wearing eyeglasses. Includes built-in fill flash and multi-mode light metering system.

OPTIONAL HC LENS ACCESSORIES

HTS 1.5

(3043400)

The HTS 1.5 is a shift and tilt adapter designed for the HCD28mm,

HC35mm, HC50mm, HC80mm and the

HC100mm lenses. It not only solves technical challenges but also provides exciting opportbackies for creative solutions.

CF Adapter

(3043500)

The CF adapter allows virtually all 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.

H 13, 26 and 52 Extension tubes

(3053513, 3053526 and 3053542)

The Extension tubes attach between the lens and the body to reduce the close focusing distance for close up graphy. They are available in three sizes: 13 mm, 26 mm and 52 mm.

As the H5D has a TTL light metering system, exposure compensation is automatic.

Angle finder H

(S100A12359A00)

Angle finder for the HV 90x and the HVD

90x viewfinders. Enables vertical viewing angle regardless of camera position.

Requires a minor modification to the viewfinder eyepiece.

DC power grip

(3043350)

Removable H-camera grip with AC

power adapter for supplying camera power from domestic mains supplies.

Battery Adapter

(3053310)

Supplies power to the sensor unit when mounted on a large format camera.

Converter H 1.7X

(3023717)

The Converter attaches between the lens and the body to increase the focal length by a factor of 1.7. This provides a convenient way to expand your range of lenses. The Converter H 1.7 X

features the same outstanding optical and mechanical quality as all the lenses in the Hasselblad H system. The

optical design consists of 6 elements in

4 groups.

Macro Converter H

(5023720)

The Macro Converter is designed to improve the close range performance of wide angle H system lenses. Although primarily aimed for use in conjunction with the HC 50-II lens for optimum performance, it can also be used with any of the other H system wide angle lenses.

Check www.hasselblad.com for further details about lens shades, endcaps, lens pouches etc or news of new accessories.

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MULTI SHOT

Multi-shot capability is available with the H5D-200MS and

H5D-50MS models. Apart from regular 1-shot captures, the

H5D-50MS also offers 4-shot captures while the H5D-200MS offers 4- or 6-shot captures. Multi-shot captures are made of the same scene with the sensor offset very slightly for each shot. The resulting image shows ultimate color definition and eliminates unwanted moiré and artefacts.

To make a multi-shot capture, you must work tethered to a

computer and have Hasselblad Phocus running. From the capture menu simply choose 'Multi-shot' and Phocus takes care of the operation automatically. The captures are then saved as 3F files directly into the capture destination folder as normal.

The technology behind the multi-shot feature is high precision piezo controlled movements of the sensor. In the case of a H5D-200MS 6-shot capture sequence, for example, four separate shots are taken in succession in pixel sized increments (one for each color, but with green captured twice for extra sharpness), followed by two more captures moved by half-pixel increments to fill most of the gaps. These six files are then combined into a single, extremely high-resolution image. Apart from the elimination of unwanted moiré and artefacts, captures taken in multi-shot mode will be much sharper and contain much more detail than single-shot images. They therefore will also stand up to much greater enlargement later in production.

In use, it is essential to ensure that there is no movement in either the camera or the subject. Therefore the multi-shot capability is only suitable for tripod/camera stand use for studiolike environments and stationary subjects such as technical or product shots and similar under stable lighting conditions.

However, in single shot mode both the models also function exactly as a standard model with all the specifications, features and benefits of regular H5 cameras.

Download the H5D 200MS and H5D 50MS datasheets from

www.hasselblad.com for a full description.

This image was taken in both 1-shot and 6-shot mode to illustrate the increase in quality that the 6-shot mode produces.

The 6-shot image has finer details and completely lacks the color moiré that can appear in such very small details.

Enlargement of artificial flower petals taken from this area.

'1-shot' mode

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'6-shot' mode

APPENDIX

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H5D CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS

RAW file format

JPEG

Shooting mode

Color definition

ISO speed range

Color management

CF storage capacity

Display

Storage options

Acoustic feedback

Software

Tethered operation

Platform support

Host connection type

View camera compatibility

Customization

Lenses

Shutter speed range

Sensor size

Sensor dimensions

Pixel size

Image size

Flash sync speed

Viewfinder options

Focusing

Flash control

Exposure metering

Hardware

Power supply

Film compatibility

Operating temperature

Dimensions

(Complete camera w.

HC80 mm lens) [W×H×D]

Weight

(Complete camera w.

HC80 mm lens)

2290 g

H5D-40 H5D-50 H5D-60 H5D-50MS H5D-200MS

40 Mpix (5478 × 7304)

32.9 × 43.8 mm

6.0 μm

RAW 3FR capture 50 MB on average. TIFF 8 bit:

120 MB

50 Mpixels (6132 × 8176) 60 Mpixels (6708 × 8956) 50 Mpixels (6132 × 8176) 50 Mpixels (6132 × 8176)

36.7 × 49.1 mm 40.2 × 53.7 mm 36.7 × 49.1 mm 36.7 × 49.1 mm

6.0 μm

RAW 3FR capture 65 MB on average. TIFF 8 bit:

150 MB

6.0 μm

RAW 3FR capture 80 MB on average. TIFF 8 bit:

180 MB

6.0 μm

RAW 3FR capture 65 MB on average. TIFF 8 bit:

150 MB

6.0 μm / 3.0 μm

RAW 3FR capture

75/300/1200 MB on average. TIFF 8 bit:

150/150/600 MB

Lossless compressed Hasselblad 3FR

1/4 resolution print ready files with Hasselblad Natural Colors

Single shot

16 bit

Single shot Single shot Single shot Single shot / Multi-Shot

ISO 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1600

ISO 50, 100, 200, 400 and 800

Hasselblad Natural Color Solution

ISO 50, 100, 200, 400 and 800

8 GB CF card holds 150 images on average

8 GB CF card holds 120 images on average

8 GB CF card holds 100 images on average

3 inch TFT type, 24 bit color, 460.320 pixels

CF card type U-DMA (e.g. SanDisk Extreme Pro) or tethered to Mac or PC

ISO 50, 100, 200, 400 and 800

8 GB CF card holds 120 images on average

ISO 50, 100, 200, 400 and 800

8 GB CF card holds 120 images on average

Yes

Phocus for Mac and Windows (included). Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® (included)

Supported in Phocus by Hasselblad and Hasselblad Tethered plug-in for Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom®

Macintosh: OS X 10.5 and later. Windows: XP, Vista, Windows 7 (32/64 bit)

FireWire 800 (IEEE1394b). Thunderbolt supported via optional adapters.

Mechanical shutters controlled via flash sync. Electronic shutters can be controlled from Phocus. Optional Battery Adapter for stand-alone operation of digital capture unit.

6 programmable buttons. Complete camera set-up can be saved to 7 custom profiles.

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.

256 sec. to 1/800 second

128 sec. to 1/800 second

32 sec. to 1/800 second 128 sec. to 1/800 second

128 sec. to 1/800 second

Flash can be used at all shutter speeds

•HVD 90x: 90° eye-level viewfinder w. diopter adjustment (-5 to +3. 5D). Image magnification 3.1 times.

Integral fill-flash (G.No. 12 @ ISO100). Hot shoe for SCA3002-system flashes from Metz™

•HV 90x: 90° eye-level viewfinder w. diopter adjustment (-4 to +2.5D). Image magnification 2.7 times.

Integral fill-flash (G.No. 12 @ ISO100). Hot shoe for SCA3002-system flashes from Metz™

•HV 90x-II: 90° eye-level viewfinder w. diopter adjustment (-4 to +2.5D). Image magnification 2.7 times.

Integral fill-flash (G.No. 12 @ ISO100). Hot shoe for SCA3002-system flashes from Metz™

•HVM: Waist-level viewfinder. Image magnification 3.2 times

Autofocus metering with passive central cross-type sensor. True Focus with Immediate Focus Confirm (IFC). Instant manual focus override.

Metering range EV 1 to 19 at ISO 100

Automatic TTL centre weighted system. Uses built-in flash or flashes compatible with SCA3002 (Metz™). Output can be adjusted from -3 to

+3EV. For manual flashes a built-in metering system is available

Metering options: Spot, Centre Weighted and CentreSpot. Metering range Spot: EV2 to 21, Centre Weighted: EV1 to 21, CentreSpot: EV1 to 21

New fast generation hardware platform implementing Hasselblad Image Processing Architecture (HIPA)

Rechargeable Li-ion battery (7.2 VDC / 2900 mAh). Optional Battery Adapter for stand-alone operation of digital capture unit.

No

0 - 45 ˚C / 32 - 113 ˚F

153 × 131 × 205 mm 153 × 131 × 205 mm 153 × 131 × 205 mm 153 × 131 × 205 mm 153 × 131 × 205 mm

2290 g 2290 g 2500 g 2500 g

* Victor Hasselblad AB reserves the right to make changes without notice to the above specifications.

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H5D

All models

All H5D camera models share a good number of features, as listed here.

Camera Type

Construction

Lenses

Lens factor

Viewfinder (HV 90x-II)

Auto-focus, auto-exposure digital SLR camera with interchangeable viewfinders and lenses.

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.

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 photography. Lens shades can be mounted in reverse for transport. V- system lenses can be used with a CF adapter.

HC – 1.0 / HCD –1.0 (marginal crop).

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

Shutter

Flash control

Flash measurement

Exposure metering

Auto bracketing

Interval timer

ISO range

Displays

Focusing screen

Compatibility

Accessory connection

Customization

User interface

Rechargeable battery grip Li-ion

External dimensions

Weight

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).

Electronically controlled lens shutter with speeds up to 1/800. Flash sync at all speeds.

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 range 16 to 6400. Flash output can be adjusted (-3 to +3EV) for fill-in purposes independent of ambient light. Synch at all shutter speeds.

The H5D has a built-in measurement system that measures flash light from non-TTL flashes, such as studio flashes.

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.

Bracketing using predetermined number of captures (2, 3, 5, 7 or 9) in 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV step difference intervals.

Number of captures from 2 to ‘no limit’ and interval from 1 second to 1 hour.

ISO range: 50 – 800 / 100 – 1600, depending on model.

The camera features two dot-matrix displays that provide clear and easy-to-understand information to the user. One is located on the grip and the other in the 90° viewfinder. The sensor unit has a high contrast 3 inch TFT type display.

Bright Spherical Acute-Matte type D with sensor format markings. Grid marked type also available as option.

All H System lenses and accessories except film magazines. V system C type lenses with optional CF lens adapter.

Provided with two M5 threads and an electrical connector for accessories.

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.

Both basic and advanced functions are set using buttons and scroll wheels in conjunction with the grip display and viewfinder display. Sensor unit menu visible and controllable from back’s display. Some functions and settings controllable through Phocus on a tethered computer.

2900 mAh output.

Complete camera with HC 80mm lens: 153 x 131 x 205 mm [W x H x L] (153 x 131 x 209 mm - H5D 50MS).

Camera body with HC 80mm lens, Li-Ion battery and CF card: 2330g (60), 2290g (40, 50).

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DEFAULT SETTINGS (‘DEFAULT’ PROFILE)

GENERAL Exp.mode

LM mode

0

A (Aperture priority)

Centre weighted

Exp. adjust

Focus mode

S

Flash sync

Flash adjust

Normal (beginning of exp.)

SELf TIMER Delay

Sequence

Mirror mode

10 sec

Mirror up / Delay

Mirror goes down

BRACKETING 3

Sequence Normal - over - under

0,5

INTERVAL TIMER 3

Interval 0 min 30 sec

CUSTOM OPTIONS

2

3

EV increment 1/2 step

Exp adjust increment 1/3 step

True Focus button function

(0.5 EV)

(0.3 EV)

True Focus 4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

AE-Lock button function

Stop Down button function

M.UP button function

Control wheel direction

Flash ready exposure lock

Magazine exposure lock

Lens exposure lock

Out of range exposure lock

AE-lock

Stop down

Mirror up

CW

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

On

14

15

16

Focus aid in MF

AF assist light

Half press

Ext. Flash

17

18

Rear wheel quick adjust

Control lock

Beeper

Yes

All controls

On 19

21

22

23

Interval & Self timer

AE-lock & Quick adjust

Exit

EV

Exp. reset

Yes

24

25

26

27

28

Bracket param. in Manual

Aperture control in Manual

Low flash warning

29

30

31 True Focus in AF-S

32

33

34

Always return mirror

AE lock at half press

Hide B/T mode

Interval timer initial delay

Shutter speed

Front wheel

On

None

Off

No

Off

Off

SENSOR UNIT

Language

Sound High

Key

Exp. warning

Display

On

5

Display

P1

Display

Sleep

Image orientation

Show Preview

Auto

After exposure

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TRUE EXPOSURE

Light level at image plane

T  fully open

Maximum aperture

Stopped down one stop with True Exposure mode ON

Stopped down one stop with True Exposure mode OFF

Time

T  stopped down = T  fully open

(using True Exposure)

T  stopped down > T  fully open

(without True Exposure)

True Exposure is an HC/HCD lens function that allows the shutter speed to remain un-affected when stopping down.

This effect is perhaps not so commonly understood as it is restricted specifically to integral lens shutters as opposed to focal plane shutters.

When a lens is stopped down, the effective shutter speed becomes longer, consequently affecting the set exposure. At slow shutter speeds the effect is minimal but at faster speeds, e.g. 1/500s, the effect becomes clearly visible. As Hasselblad knows exactly how the shutters behave in HC lenses, automatic compensatory measures in speed setting adjustments are therefore employed.

However, this compensation is not always required and when using flash/strobe as the main light source it is actually undesirable because compensation will result in underexposure. Therefore, when using flash/strobe as the main light source, you should set True Exposure to OFF in Custom

Options #13 on grip.

N o t e

As compensation can only be put into effect where speeds can be adjusted, this prevents the possibility of adjusting the fastest speed of 1/800s. To counter this, compensatory adjustments are therefore made to the aperture instead to retain the set exposure.

You can download a fuller ex- planation of this situation from www. hasselblad.com.

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AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE – P & PV MODE

P Mode

35

80

210

50

120

150

50-110 @ 50

50-110 @ 110

11

16

4. 0

5. 6

8

1. 4

EV -5

2. 0

2. 8

-4 -3

45

64

22

32

90

64s 32s 16s 8s

-2

4s

-1

2s

0 1 2 3 4

1s 2 4 8

Shutter speed

15

5

30

6 7 8 9 1 0 11

60 125 250 500 1000

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

Pv Mode

35

80

210

50

120

150

50-110 @ 50

50-110 @ 110

4. 0

5. 6

8

11

16

1. 4

EV -5

2. 0

2. 8

-4 -3

45

64

22

32

90

64s 32s 16s 8s

-2

4s

-1

2s

0

1s

1

2

2

4

3

8

4

15

5

30

6 7 8 9 1 0

60 125 250 500 1000

11

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

12

13

14

15

LIGHT METERING METHOD SENSITIVITY DISTRIBUTION

RECOMMENDED CF CARDS FOR H5D

Card type

Lexar Professional Compact Flash

Lexar Professional Compact Flash

SanDisk Extreme Compact Flash

SanDisk Extreme Compact Flash

UDMA 6 SanDisk

UDMA 6 SanDisk

UDMA 7 SanDisk

Size GB

32

64

128

8

16

8

16

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Marked speed

800x

1000x

60 MB/s

90 MB/s

90 MB/s

90 MB/s

100 MB/s

Please ensure you format all previously unused cards in the sensor unit before use.

Do not remove a CF card from the sensor unit if the

‘ready’ light is orange.

All files on the card may become corrupted (and consequently lost) if you do so and new formatting may also be necessary.

PROBLEMS, EQUIPMENT CARE & SERVICE

The H5D is a very sophisticated camera that relies on much information

being passed and processed to and from each modular back to produce the correct behavior. It is therefore essential that reasonable care is taken in attaching, detaching and storing the viewfinder, lenses, extension tubes, etc to ensure that the databus connections are not damaged or soiled in any way. Also when lifting or handling the camera try to always use the grip or strap and avoid holding the camera just by the sensor unitor viewfinder.

Warning messages are normally easily addressed and remedied but ‘Error’ messages require further attention as they denote a fault, temporary or otherwise. You should methodically investigate the situation to see for example whether the recent attachment of an accessory has coincided with the appearance of an error message. Standard procedure is to detach and re-attach the viewfinder, lens etc ensuring that they are positioned firmly and correctly to see whether the problem disappears.

Failing that, removal of the battery grip for about ten seconds or so will reset the camera’s processors. Persistent error messages might well signify a more complex problem and you are advised to contact your nearest Hasselblad Authorized Service Center for advice. You may receive a feedback report on either the grip display or the capture back display.

Please note this message carefully as it can facilitate support response greatly, as well as improve on firmware updates . As well as the error message, a description of the camera’s behavior and an account of what action you were trying to take when it happened could be also beneficial.

Also, please remember that if a hardware check is to be made, the Center will almost certainly want to inspect all of the items that were involved when the error message first appeared.

In certain situations, it is possible that the camera can be affected by a

discharge of static electricity particularly if the area around the control buttons on the grip comes into contact with a conductive cord or material that is connected to earth, directly or indirectly (a lighting stand, for example). This might temporarily deactivate the camera though it does not cause any damage. Press the red ON.OFF button on the grip again to reactivate the camera.

If a problem does occur you are advised not to attempt any repairs yourself. Some service operations require very sophisticated instruments to check, measure and adjust and there is a real danger of creating more problems than solving them if such attempts are made in any other way.

Loss: Hasselblad equipment is much sought after and you should take

obvious steps to prevent theft. Never leave it visible in an unattended car, for example. Separate and specific camera insurance cover should be con sidered by professional users.

SERVICE

Return your equipment to a service centre for occasional checking and preventive maintenance to ensure optimal reliability. You can easily keep a check on service intervals by looking under ‘Info’ in the menu. If your

camera is used constantly and intensively, regular periodic check-ups are recommended at one of the Hasselblad Authorized Service Centers.

They have the expert staff and specialised equipment necessary to ensure that your equipment remains in perfect working order.

CAUTION

•    Keep  all  equipment  and  accessories  out  of  the  reach  of  small 

children.

•    Do not place heavy objects on the equipment.

•    Do not use the batteries except as specified.

•    Use only the batteries specified for use with the camera.

•    Remove the batteries when cleaning the camera or if you intend  to leave the camera unused for a long period.

•    If you use spare (standard or rechargeable) battery packs be particularly careful to use the supplied protective cap when storing. There is a potential fire risk if the contacts are short circuited across a conductive object (such as keys in a pocket, for example).

•    Take particular care when working with strobe / studio flash units  to prevent damage to equipment and personal injury.

•    Do not attempt to open the sensor back.

•   Keep  the  sensor  unit  and  all  other  computer  equipment  away  from moisture. If the sensor unit becomes wet, disconnect from power and allow it to dry before attempting to operate again.

•   Never cover the ventilation openings on the sensor back.

•   Always replace the protective CCD/filter cover when the sensor  unitis not connected to the camera.

•   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 and IR filter, please contact your Hasselblad dealer for assistance.

EQUIPMENT CARE

A Hasselblad camera is designed to withstand the rigors of professional use 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.

Extremes of temperature: High temperatures can have an adverse effect equipment. Avoid frequent and severe temperature changes and be particularly careful in humid environments. If entering damp or humid conditions from dry and cold conditions, seal all equipment in a plastic bag or similar first before entering and then wait until the equipment has acclimatized to the new temperature before removing. Failure to do so can cause condensation internally as well as externally which can lead to problems particularly in regard to sensor units. Try to ensure the environment or conditions are as dry as possible when storing.

Dust and grit: Take care to prevent dust and grit from getting into your equipment. In coastal areas take measures to protect your equipment from sand and salt water spray. Dust on the lens glass and focusing screen can be removed with a blower brush or very soft lens brush if necessary. Smears on the lens glass should be treated with great caution.

In some cases they may be removed with a high quality lens cleaning solution on a tissue but be careful not to scratch the lens or touch any of the glass surfaces with your fingers. If in any doubt, do not attempt to clean lens glass surfaces yourself but allow a Hasselblad Authorized

Service Center to treat them.

Impact: Your equipment can be damaged by severe physical shocks so practical protective precautions should be taken. Some form of protective case or camera bag is advised for transportation.

Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the

European Union

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can dispose of your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the retailer where you purchased the product.

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INDEX

A

About 63

AE-L button 45

Attaching / removing the viewfinder 24

Attaching a lens 32

Autofocus 35

Automatic exposure mode 44

B

Battery charger

Battery grip − precautions

Battery life

Battery status 22

Bracketing 69

20

21

21

Browsing 53

Buttons, parts, components 7

C

Camera body buttons & controls 9

Camera Configuration 17

Capture files

Carrying strap

CF cards

Charging the battery

Cleaning sensor unit

Components, buttons, parts

28

7

Continuous 36

Custom Options 66

Customizable buttons 16

29

20

25

21

D

Date & Time 60

Default settings 97

Delete 58

Depth-of-field / visual preview

Display overview

Display -grip

Display - viewfinder

Drive 80

14

15

33

12

E

Equipment care

Exp compensation/Quick Adjust

Exposure setting modes

Eyepiece adjustment

100

46

43

24

F

Filters 32

Flash measure

Focus assist

Formatting CF cards

87

33

26, 58

G

Grip buttons & controls

Grip display

8

14

I

Image Format

Image Info

Infrared focus settings

Integral flash 86

Interval 71

57

77

33

ISO & WB setting - grip 42

ISO & white balance - sensor unit 56

L

Lens cap

Lens shades

32

32

Lenses 31

Light metering modes 42

Light metering sensitivity 99

M

Manual exposure mode

Manual focus

Multi shot

Mark overexposure

P

P & Pv modes 99

P1 & P2 Buttons 13, 16, 18, 61

PC-connector 24

Phocus 30

Power modes 24

Problems 100

Profiles 82

Protective baseplate 25

R

Removing a lens

Rubber eyecup

43

35

93

44

32

24

S

Self Timer

Sensor unit

Sensor unit display

Sensor unit menu 55

Service 100

67

10

13

Shortcuts 18

Single 36

Sound 59

Spirit Level 64

System requirements

System status

6

79

T

Technical Specifications

Text setting - image info

True Exposure

True Focus

V

Viewfinder display 15

Viewfinder 24

95

78

98

37

W

Warnings & restrictions

Z

Zooming 53

6

Chapter – General

Chapter – Lenses & Focus modes

Chapter – Exposure Control

Chapter – Navigating the Menus

Chapter – Previews & Browsing

Chapter – Sensor unit Settings

Chapter – Grip Menu Settings

Chapter – Profiles

Chapter – Flash / Strobe

Chapter – Accessories

Chapter – Appendix

51

18

65

81

19

31

41

47

84

88

94

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