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  • Page 1 User Manual H3D ll...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Not all the images in this manual were taken with a Hasselblad H3D II. They are used for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to represent the image quality produced by a Hasselblad H3D II. ©...
  • Page 3 Deleting images Single Shot Transferring images Continuous Autofocus mode Prof iles MENU — ISO, White balance, Using prof iles Media, Browse Making a prof ile Menu system over view Changing a prof ile name Navigating the menu system Advanced Features Menu struc ture Items on the main menu General over view of camera menu...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    HTS 1.5 tilt/shift adapter delivers an easy to use, portable tilt/shift solution for 5 HC/HCD lenses ranging from 28mm to 100mm. The CF adapter allows use of the classic CF-lenses from the Hasselblad V-camera, with full use of their central shutters, allowing flash to be employed at...

  • Page 5: View Finder

    •  Uncompromising Image Quality  that your equipment can produce. Based upon these techniques, Hasselblad has been able to expand our lens program with a 35–90 •  Special extended camera controls with which to operate your H3D  mm zoom lens that has been especially developed for the H3D prod- II camera.
  • Page 6 The supreme Hasselblad potential is there, it’s up to you to exploit it!

  • Page 7: Computer System Requirements

    ■ Ensure the ventilation openings remain uncoverd on the digital capture unit when it is  active. ■ 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, bun- dles etc. Please ensure that all the items noted on the accompanying packing informa- tion have been supplied and are correct.

  • Page 8: General Over View Of Body And View Finder

    General overview of body and viewfinder – control and display LCD display on camera LED display in viewfinder Upgradeable firmware Rapidly accessible menu Interactive display Customizable functions All functions and settings on the H3D II camera body are ac- cessed and altered by the control buttons and wheels on and around the grip aided visually by the display user-interface.
  • Page 9 Below is an overview of the primary functions of the control wheels and buttons. Some controls have dual or triple functions according to the state of the menu or setting. A full description can be found further on in this manual. Shutter release button MENU button Releases shutter.

  • Page 10: Grip Display

    Grip display Typical camera grip display. (The information in brackets describes this particular example only). Flash condition indication Focus setting Drive condition (No exposure compensation, (Autofocus setting, single (Single setting) normal flash synchronisation) shot mode) Shutter speed setting (1/400s) Aperture setting (f/5.6) ISO setting (50 ISO/ASA) Exposure Value display (EV 9.3) Low battery symbol Exposure mode indication...
  • Page 11 The basic principle behind making changes is that the appropriate button is first pressed to access the menu and then settings altered by way of the control wheels. The appropriate control wheel is designated by arrowheads alongside the setting description. ...

  • Page 12: Viewfinder Display

    Viewfinder display Typical viewfinder display. Note the LEDs will only be visible when activated (by the camera or a setting).   (The information in brackets describes this particular example only).  Exposure method indication Aperture setting Exposure compensation Metering method setting setting reminder symbol (‘aperture priority’ mode) (f/5.6) (Centre weighted) Flash LED Focus Aid LED Warning triangle Exposure compensation setting Shutter speed setting ‘Capture counter’ (+0.7 EV) (1/30 second) Some examples of various viewfinder displays visible with standard settings and when specific control buttons are pressed.
  • Page 13 Menu charts – general Throughout this manual you will find charts to explain the steps The H3D II features the advantage of multiple customization of and procedures required to alter the various settings. These settings. This means that your personal choice of settings, and charts are laid out to graphically illustrate in a simple manner thereby appearance of various combinations of symbols on the how to navigate through the menus.
  • Page 14 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 will begin, as relevant.
  • Page 15 Can be reassigned in Custom Settings to another function. Remote release cord port For attaching a remote release cord (electrical). The Hasselblad accessory jack plug socket is protected by a captive rubber plug. STOP DOWN button Press this button to make a visual check of the depth-of-field on the viewfinder screen at the chosen aperture.

  • Page 16: Audio Feedback

    There are also two control buttons on the viewfinder, as well as the eyesight correction adjustment wheel: Eyesight correction adjustment wheel The personal eyesight adjustment facility has a diopter range of -5 to +3.5, to suit most users. EV correction adjustment button Press this button to access the EV compensation screen.

  • Page 17: Interval Timer

    Customizable button function list • The USER, AE-L, STOP DOWN and M.UP buttons can all be reassigned to different functions. • The USER button has no function until specifically assigned one (default is ‘None’). The AE-L, STOP DOWN and M.UP buttons, however, by default are assigned the function appropriate to the name, until assigned otherwise, as follows:. None B mode The user button has no function.

  • Page 18: Camera Body

    Do not touch or attempt to clean the mir- ror yourself—marks or dust particles will not impair results in any case. More noticeable problems, however, should be taken care of by a Hasselblad Authorized Service Center.

  • Page 19: Carrying Strap

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

  • Page 20: Charging The Battery

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

  • Page 21: Rechargeable Battery Grip - Precautions

    Rechargeable battery grip – precautions The following precautions should be followed: • Connect the battery grip to the camera correctly. • Keep the protective cover in place when not in use. (Short-circuiting across keys in a pocket, for example, could cause a fire risk). • Do not use the battery grip for anything other than an H1/H1D/H2/H2D camera. • Do not immerse the battery grip in liquids. • Do not incinerate the battery grip. Please recycle or discard in an environmentally approved manner. • Do not use any other charger than the Hasselblad battery charger BC-H Li-ion 7.2 VDC (3053568). Battery charger BC-H Li-ion 7.2 VDC: • Read the instructions before using the charger. • Use indoors only (protect against moisture). • Do not use charger for anything else than charging of Battery grip rechargeable 7.2 V (3043348). • Do not short-circuit the jack plug. • Do not alter the charger in any way other than changing the plug attachment. Reserve lithium-battery grip (31 and 39 Mpixel models only)

  • Page 22: Battery Status (Rechargeable Battery Only)

    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...

  • Page 23: Accessory Connection

    Accessory connection 18, 19 On the left hand side of the camera body are two accessory-retaining screw threads (M5), as well as a databus connector, protected beneath a cover. The cover can be removed by inserting a pointed object, such as a pen, in the small hole and then sliding it to the left, as in the il- lustration.

  • Page 24: Viewfinder

    Viewfinder Multi-mode light metering Full exposure information 100% image 90° viewing angle for eye-line composition Full image for spectacle wearers Integral dioptre adjustment Integral flash unit The HVD 90X viewfinder provides a laterally corrected 100% image at eye-line level. It features a wide-range diopter ad- justment to suit most users.

  • Page 25: Par Ts & Components

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

  • Page 26: Lenses

    As a general rule, lens shades should always be fitted to achieve optimum performance. Protective filters (UV / Sky)  should also be considered at least when working outdoors in harsh conditions. (See Accessories section for information about the CF Adapter  that allows the use of C type lenses from the Hasselblad V-system).

  • Page 27: Par Ts & Components

    Parts and components A. Lens shade index B. Manual focus ring C. Focusing distance scales D. Depth-of-field scales E. Lens index Attaching a lens 2, 3 Remove the front protective cover on the camera body by depressing the lens release button and keeping it depressed while turning the cover counter-clockwise.

  • Page 28: Depth-Of-Field Calculation

    Depth-of-field calculation There are two distance scales (in feet and metres) visible through the focus distance window on the upper part of the lens barrel. There is also a central lens index mark and a depth-of-field scale. The focusing distance is read off the chosen scale from the central lens index.

  • Page 29: Cf Adapter

    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. CF Adapter The CF adapter is an optional accessory that allows virtually all C type lenses from the V-system to be used on H-system camera bodies.

  • Page 30: General Overview Of Digital Capture Unit

    General overview of digital capture unit 3 operating and storage modes Direct shooting to 3FR Phocus / FlexColor Instant Approval Architecture H system cameras were designed with digital photo graphy in mind right from the outset so the H3D II is a natural devel- opment within the world famous H system.
  • Page 31 Each pixel in the sensor is filtered to create the three separate red, green and blue files. Software then  processes these electronic files as a package into a Hasselblad 3FR file which in turn is processed in Phocus to produce Hasselblad 3F files or various other formats such as DNG, TIFF, JPEG etc.  The three components of the image file are later recombined on the computer screen to produce the familiar full colour image.

  • Page 32: The Control Panel

    H I J Parts, components & control panel buttons The control panel with its bright TFT display is the main graphical user-interface for image checking and capture settings changes, while the grip display is the interface for focus and exposure settings (when not tethered to a computer). The buttons are used for browsing images and navigating the menu system. Two of the buttons, located at the bottom-right and -left of the screen, are given an on-screen label that changes according to the current context.
  • Page 33 Approval / (OK) button CCD and IR filter This button steps through the three approval levels, This is the light-sensitive element, which is positioned behind thereby assigning an approval status to the image a permanently mounted IR filter. Always be very careful not to currently displayed (or selected) in the preview touch or scratch the surface of the filter when it is exposed and to screen.

  • Page 34: Over View Of Menu System And Navigation

    Simple introductory overview of menu access, navigation and settings choice. The menu is structured in a manner similar to mobile/cell phones and similar small electronic devices. Various branches within the tree system are accessed by pressing the navigation button until you reach the point where a choice has to be made.

  • Page 35: Overview Of Menu Structure

    By using the buttons on the control panel you Overview can navigate down through the various levels in the menu. It provides the source of informa- tion about image files and also provides a of menu way of making custom settings so the digital capture unit suits your way of working. structure Below is a simple overview of what is available and where it is situated on the menu. MENU WHITE BALANCE Sets the light sensitivity of the sensor. Equivalent to Set to match the color tem- ‘film speed’. perature of light used. MEDIA BROWSE Determines where files Sets the approval status will be stored (flash card, (classification) filter for ImageBank-II). easier and quicker image browsing. STORAGE DELETE DELETE FORMAT COPY For single or multiple dele- For single or multiple dele- Copies files from a CF card to Used to format CF cards and tion of images. tion of images. ImageBank-IIs for optimum an ImageBank-II.

  • Page 36: Initial General Settings And Preparation

    Initial General Settings and Preparation The initial general setting is language choice. This choice is retained but can be changed at any time. You can choose between: ENGLISH GERMAN FRENCH ITALIAN SPANISH JAPANESE CHINESE Before each shoot, just as in analogue photography, an ISO setting should be made, though in the digital world it matches the job in hand and cir- cumstances as opposed to the sensitivity of the film chosen.

  • Page 37: Storage And Shooting

    Professional 133x/233x. Other cards will work but offer a reduced capture rate. 2. Semi-tethered / Imagebank-II mode This mode enables you to attach the camera to a portable Hasselblad ImageBank-II via a FireWire cable. The ImageBank-II features massive storage capacity (100GB) and high- speed data transfer.

  • Page 38: Using Compact Flash Memory Cards

    There are two ways of selecting the current storage medium: • See “Selecting the Current Storage Medium” for details. • Use the zoom-out button to zoom all the way up to the top level, which shows all connected media, and then zoom in on the appropriate medium and batch. See “Navigating Media and Batches” for more information about selecting media and batches in this way. Using compact flash memory cards When shooting to a compact-flash card, the H3D II is completely self-contained.

  • Page 39: Working With An Imagebank-Ii

      Older digital backs in the ‘ixpress’ line used a different external  disk and controller called simply the “ImageBank”. This older ver- sion is not compatible with the H3D II. Only use the Hasselblad ImageBank-II with an H3D II. To use an ImageBank-II with the H3D II, assemble it and connect the two with a standard FireWire 800 (IEEE 1394b) cable.

  • Page 40: Tethered To A Computer

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

  • Page 41: And Batches

    Storage overview– working with media and batches General Whichever way you choose to store your images, they should be filed in batches for ef- ficient workflow. Organizing your work with batches Batches help you to organize your shots as you work. They function exactly as folders on a computer.
  • Page 42 Introductory overview Medium-type icon (Compact Flash) Medium name The MEDIA list. Number of green, yellow and red shots In this example a CF card and a currently stored on the medium FireWire disk are illustrated and there- fore connected. The blue frame around the CF card symbol tells you that captured images will be saved to the CF card and not the FireWire disk.

  • Page 43: Creating New Batches

    To select the current medium and view batches using the browse controls: 1.  Press the zoom-out ( ) button repeatedly until you are  all the way at the top zoom level. If you start with the single- image preview view, then you pass through the following views to get there:  ...

  • Page 44: Using Instant Approval Architec Ture 4

    Using Instant Approval Architecture The Instant Approval Architecture system helps you to evaluate your images as quickly as you take them. It works by supplying immediate audio feedback, which tells you instantly whether each new picture is exposed correctly or likely to be over- or underex- posed.

  • Page 45: Reading And Changing Approval Status

     Note that some shots may trigger the warning even though they are exposed accord- ing to your intentions. You should consider these warnings only as a guideline. This feature can be turned off. 3. If no problem is detected, then the image is saved with the chosen default approval status.

  • Page 46: Browsing By Approval Status

    Browsing by approval status You can set the camera to browse by approval status, which means, for example, that you will see only green-status images as you browse a batch (or both green and yellow, or only red, etc.). The current filter setting is indicated on-screen, as illustrated. Filtered images are still there, but they will not be shown until you change the filter setting.

  • Page 47: Overview Of Viewing, Deleting And Copying Images

    Overview of viewing, deleting and copying images Basic image browsing The large, full-colour display enables you to inspect your shots while you are still on- location. It offers full-screen previews, high-magnification zoom, two levels of thumbnails and analysis tools including a full histogram and camera settings. When you first turn on the camera, the display opens in standard browse mode, showing the last image taken (if any) for the current medium and batch.

  • Page 48: Zooming In For More Detail

    Zooming in for more detail The preview display has a much lower resolution than your images. You can therefore zoom very far into the images to inspect small details. To do this: 1. Browse to the image you wish to zoom into with the navigation button. 2. ...

  • Page 49: Preview Modes

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

  • Page 50: Histogram Mode

    The Standard Preview display is the one ISO setting shown when you first turn on the camera Standard Preview and is probably the view you will use most White balance often. Current storage medium It features a preview of your most recent shot and basic information about the set- tings and the image itself.

  • Page 51: Full-Details Mode

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

  • Page 52: Deleting Images

    Deleting images − general The H3D II enables you to delete images using any of the following techniques: • Delete the currently selected image only. • Delete all images from the current batch • Delete all images from the current medium • Delete all red-status images from the current batch • Delete all red-status images from the current medium • Delete all red- or yellow-status images from the current batch • Delete all red- or yellow-status images from the current medium  Another way of working is to simply assign unwanted images as Red. In this way, you retain the option (for a while) of changing your mind later while allowing the system ...

  • Page 53: Media, Browse

    Menu: •  •  White Balance •  Media •  Browse Menu system overview The main menu contains those settings that you will need to access most often as you work on an assignment. It also provides sub-menus that give you access to all other settings, most of which you will need less often.

  • Page 54: Menu Structure

    Menu structure ISO ratings depend on model Items on the main menu...

  • Page 55: Language

    The ISO setting can be made using the ISO/WB button on the grip or on the digital capture unit. The “natural” sensitivity of the CCD is ISO 50 for H3DII 39/50 models and 100 ISO for H3DII 31 models, so you will get best results with this setting if the light conditions allow.

  • Page 56: Iso

     Note that the default sensitivity of the CCD sensor is either ISO 50 or ISO 100. Higher ISO settings result in progressively noisier images (just as higher ISO film becomes grainer). It is recom- mended that you use the lowest ISO setting that the lighting situation allows. To set the ISO on the digital capture unit 1.
  • Page 57 To set the white balance on the digital capture unit To select a preset white balance: 1a. Press the MENU button on the digital capture unit. 2a. Use  and  to select the White Bal: sub-menu. – 3a. Use the zoom(   ) button to step through the available choices until the one you want is shown.

  • Page 58: Media

    To make a rapid User Button white balance setting: (Please note: this function works with a CF card or an ImageBank- II only) 1. Assign the User Button (or AE-L, STOP DOWN or M.UP button) to activate Grey balance exp. (see later section –  Advanced Features / Customizable button function list – for details). ...

  • Page 59: Browse

    Browse The browse filter complements the instant-approval system by enabling you to browse through images according to their approval status. You have the following choices: • All: browses all of the images in the current batch, regardless  of their approval status. This is the default. •...

  • Page 60: Menu -Storage

    Menu: Storage This section describes file storage, file transference, storage organization, file classifica- tion and related subjects. Navigating the STORAGE settings...

  • Page 61: Delete

    MAIN MENU > STORAGE The Storage menu provides entries for working with storage me- dia. Here, you can format media, copy images from the camera to an ImageBank-II and create new batches on available media. You can also set the initial approval status (green or yellow) assigned to new pictures.

  • Page 62: Deleting Several Images From A Batch

    Menus for deleting several images from a batch. Deleting several images from a batch To delete several images from a selected batch: 1. Starting at the single-image preview display, Select MAIN MENU > STORAGE > Delete. (See also Navigating the Menu System for details about how to find this setting.) 2.  Use  to enter the Delete submenu or use shortcut. –...
  • Page 63 5.  You now return to the main menu. Either move on to another  setting by using the navigator button or 6.  Press the menu (EXIT) button to exit the menu system. Deleting several images from a selected medium  To delete several images at once: – 1. Starting at the single-image preview display, press the but- ton until you reach the media list. 2. ...
  • Page 64 Menus for deleting several images from all batches from a selected storage medium. 5. You must now select the approval status that you wish to delete. All images from the selected medium that are also of the status that you select here will be deleted by the opera- tion.

  • Page 65: Format

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

  • Page 66: Copy

    Navigating the STORAGE settings COPY To free up space on a CF card, while on location for example, files can be copied onto an ImageBank-II. All batches and files remain on the card until deleted. There are several options available and these choices should be selected before copying to ensure the correct action takes place.
  • Page 67 Navigating the STORAGE  settings to COPY IMAGES. To copy files: With an ImageBank-II attached to the camera by a FireWire cable and turned on: 1. Press MENU and navigate down to select STORAGE. 2. Press the  button and navigate down to COPY.  3. Press the  button to reach the confirmation dialogue. To confirm, press the OK button. (To cancel, press the EXIT button.) ...

  • Page 68: Batch

    BATCH Batches help you to organize your work. They are very similar to folders on a computer hard disk. Use the Batch command of the STORAGE menu each time you want to create a new batch.  For more information about batches, please see Working with Media and Batches .

  • Page 69: Default Approval Level

    DEFAULT APPR. LEVEL The Instant Approval Architecture system helps you to evaluate and mark each image based on how well it has come out. By default, the system assigns an initial approval status for each new shot based  on an analysis of the distribution of exposure levels. In the factory configuration, the status of each new shot is assigned as follows: • Green (approved): The new shot seems to have been exposed correctly.

  • Page 70: Menu -Settings

    Menu: Settings There are a number of settings grouped under the general “Settings” heading which are: •  User Interface •  Camera •  About •  Default •  Custom Options Navigating the USER INTERFACE  settings...

  • Page 71: User Inter Face

    MAIN MENU > SETTINGS > User Interface By altering the User Interface settings, you can control the way the digital capture unit interacts to suit you and your preferred way of working. It also includes date and time settings. USER INTERFACE menu items The user interface menu includes both items and sub-menus as follows: • Language: The menu system can be displayed in any of seven languages.

  • Page 72: Camera 72

    Setting the options under the User Interface menu Each of the above items can be set by similar menu navigation. Language, Power Down and Mark Overex can be set immediately by – button while Sound, Date & Time and Display require another move to sub menu for final choice.
  • Page 73 Flash sync input cable View camera adapter for H3D II Hasselblad H digital capture unit cameras Any view camera with (not available Hasselblad H adapter from Hasselblad) Horseman ISS electronic Rollei electronic shutter with lens control shutter with lens control...
  • Page 74 Setting CAMERA model and options These settings are only available when the digital capture unit is not attached to an H3D II body. Proceed as follows: 1.  Press the menu (MENU) button to open the menu. 2.  Use  and  to select the SETTINGS sub-menu. 3. Press  to open the SETTINGS menu. 4. ...
  • Page 75 Setting EXPOSURE TIME and CAPTURE SEQUENCE Proceed as follows: 1.  Press the menu (MENU) button to open the menu. 2.  Use  and  to select the SETTINGS sub-menu. 3. Press  to open the SETTINGS menu. 4.  Use  and  to select CAMERA. 5. Press  to open the CAMERA menu. –...
  • Page 76 – button to make an INITIAL DELAY 11. Press either the setting. This setting controls the amount of time that elapses before the first capture in the sequence. 12. Press  to select DELAY. – 13. Press either to make a DELAY setting. This setting controls the amount of time between each capture in the sequence.
  • Page 77 If you want to use different digital capture units with different camera bodies, please refer to a Hasselblad Service Center for more information. To find this out: 1.

  • Page 78: Custom Options

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

  • Page 79: Light Metering & Exposure Control

    Light Metering & Exposure Control Three metering methods Five exposure method Extremely accurate light metering The light metering system of the HVD90X is capable of selec- tive sensitivity producing three reflective metering methods: Average, CentreSpot and Spot. All methods are measured in increments of 1/12 EV. Information transfer is rapid and au- tomatic ensuring consistently correct exposure settings even in difficult and changeable lighting situations.

  • Page 80: Metering Method

    If you are not sure about choice, please check in other general photographic literature for a fuller explanation. Also check our website occasionally – www.hasselblad.com – for articles and discussions concerning such matters.

  • Page 81: Exposure Method

    Selecting metering method Proceed as follows with the camera in active mode: 1. Press the EXP button on the viewfinder. 2.  Turn the rear control wheel (in either direction 2a) to succes- sively access the three choices: Centre Weighted, Centre Spot and Spot 2b. 3. Press Save (ISO / WB button) to retain the setting. Exposure method Exposure can be controlled either manually or by using one of four automatic modes.

  • Page 82: Automatic Exposure Mode

    A ‘+ 0.7’ above the scale in the display, as in illustration 4 for ex- ample, would indicate a ‘0.7 EV overexposure’ setting. Conversely, a ‘-2’ , for example, would indicate a ‘2EV underexposure’ setting. Note that the appearance of a +/- symbol on the grip and viewfinder displays in manual mode means that a change has been made to the exposure compensation setting.

  • Page 83: Iso/Wb

    ISO & White Balance button The ISO/WB button provides immediate access to ISO and White Balance settings. The front and rear control wheels are ISO/WB used to make the desired changes. The settings are automati- cally and simultaneously transferred from the camera to the digital capture unit.

  • Page 84: Ae-L But Ton

    AE- L button 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 This button has two main functions that can be incorporated in various working methods involving exposure locking. It also has an extra function for the flash meter capability (see AE-L section under Flash).

  • Page 85: Exposure Compensation/Quick Adjust

    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 Custom Options #3, #17 the AE-L button while choosing the new zone value and turning...

  • Page 86: General Functions

    General Functions Manual and autofocus modes Two drive modes Profiles This section describes the basic and general functions used in most situations. By understanding the capabilities of the H system you will be able to gain a great deal of control of how you work in the future.

  • Page 87: Power−On

    Power The camera can be set at two active power modes − ON or Standby − as well as OFF. In active modes, battery consumption is least in Standby mode and most in ON mode. The camera enters Standby mode to preserve battery consumption after 10 seconds (Default. Can be changed in  Custom Options #1). Both the grip and the digital capture unit displays are dimmed accordingly.  The digital capture unit becomes inactive after the period set in POWER DOWN (Menu >...

  • Page 88: Manual Focus Mode

    Manual focus mode The Manual focus mode is set by the front control wheel on the grip in the following manner: In camera active mode: 1)   Press the AF button on the grip. 2)   Turn the front control wheel to: Manual  3)   Press Save to store the setting.  You can also use the shutter release button ‘half-press’ function to save a new setting ...

  • Page 89: Continuous

    Continuous At Continuous setting (AF C), the shutter can be released rapidly before the lens is focused in order to capture a split-second shot (in Single Shot, 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.

  • Page 90: Profiles

    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 wide-angle shots, both situations requiring very different settings in a stressful environment.

  • Page 91: Using Profiles

    4)  Press Save (ISO/WB button).  The Profile name screen is then displayed where you can rename the profile to what suits you (see section Image Info  4.2 further on in this manual for procedure details).  5)  Press Save (ISO/WB button) to keep the combination of set- tings with the new name. 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.

  • Page 92: Advanced Features

    Advanced Features Programmable self timer Programmable bracketing Programmable interval setting 30 custom options This section describes the features that are not normally used on every occasion but can be exploited wisely to obtain the optimum from the system. The custom options are designed to work for you in the back- ground, ensuring security and also helping to bring down the barriers between you and capturing the image. Each one ...

  • Page 93: General Overview Of Camera Menu

    General overview of MENU camera menu Text setting Settings Self timer options Bracketing options Interval options options System Drive Custom Options status...

  • Page 94: Self Timer

    There are a number of more advanced features that while not necessarily used every day still remain immediately accessible through the menu system. They provide the integral finesses that make the H3D II a powerful and sophisticated tool to satisfy a variety of professional demands. There are five main functions: 1.
  • Page 95 Self timer setting The Self timer function is set in the following manner: MENU 1)  Press the MENU button on the grip. 2)  Turn the front control wheel until Self Timer appears. 3)  Press ENTER (ISO/WB button) on the grip. 4)  Turn the front control wheel to access the options, that are: Delay Mirror sequence ISO/WB Mirror Up / Mirror Goes Down (A drop shadow will be displayed beneath the selected symbol, Enter for example 5) ...

  • Page 96: Bracketing

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

  • Page 97: Bracketing Setting

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

  • Page 98: 3 Interval

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

  • Page 99: 4 Settings

    4 Settings / 4.1 Custom Options options available CUSTOM OPTIONS   4  Settings From the Settings screen you can access three main sub-settings: Custom options, Image Info and System status by turning the MENU front control wheel. From each of these three sub-settings you can access further screens.
  • Page 100 Delete last image • Digital focus check 4.1 Custom options • IAA toggle • Expose • AE-lock • None • Standby • Stop Down• Flash Measure • The following is a description of all 30 Custom Options. They are Interval timer accessed by Menu > Settings > Custom Options. The words and figures in red signify the default setting for that option. Stop down button function Standby timeout • Stop Down...
  • Page 101 Generates Zone makes the camera behave in the message on grip display if attempted. same fashion as the Hasselblad 205FCC. No allows the lens shutter and auxilliary That is, the central spot is placed over...
  • Page 102 Yes turns the setting on. By turning the AE lock / Quick adjust rear control wheel, the adjustment is made • Exp reset • Saved and appears on both displays as a ± symbol Allows either the AE-Lock or Quick between the shutter speed and aperture adjust mode to remain active after a cap- values.
  • Page 103 Low flash warning Aperture indication • On • Off • Normal • Light meter Controls the display of the ‘Low flash’ Allows choice of aperture indication warning message and triangle. display (in Manual mode only). ON enables the function. Normal selects conventional display (f5.6, f8, etc) OFF disables the function. Light meter selects ‘light meter’...

  • Page 104: 4.2 Image Info

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

  • Page 105: 4.3 Date & Time

    Changing text - an example Here is an example of how to change existing text (in this case the word  ‘Text’ to a copyright symbol plus a photographer’s name -’Jens Karlsson’).  See previous section ‘4.2 Image info' for 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 auto- matically placed to the right of the character that is to be changed.

  • Page 106: 4.4 System Status

    4.4 System status 4.4 System status Check component usage and general servicing information as follows: MENU 1)  Press the MENU button on the grip. 2)  Turn the front control wheel until Settings appears. 3)  Press the Enter (ISO/WB button) on the grip. ISO/WB 4)  Turn the front control wheel to access System Status. Enter 5)  Press the Enter (ISO/WB button). 6)  The display now shows a list of camera components Info- Usage and to the right of each individual component a fig- ISO/WB ure that represents the number of actions taken by that com- ponent.

  • Page 107: Drive

    5 Drive Drive There are two drive modes: Single and Continuous. Single and Continuous MENU In Single mode, a capture is made when the shutter release 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.

  • Page 108: Flash

    Flash Sync at all shutter speeds to 1/800s Integral fill-flash SCA 3002 compatible Flash measure capability Rear sync capability The H system meets professional demands for a variety of situations where flash is required. It includes an integral flash primarily intended for fill-flash use but strong enough for simple close work.
  • Page 109 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 units of any description.  Do not attempt to connect a flash unit dedicated for use with another camera brand via the hot shoe.

  • Page 110: Integral Flash

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

  • Page 111: Flash Measure

    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).   The ‘Low Flash’ warning can be turned off in Custom Option  #26 if preferred. Separate flash unit connection and use FLASH Separate flash units can be electrically connected either by way of...

  • Page 112: Multi Shot

    To make a multi-shot capture, you must work tethered to the computer and have the Hasselblad software FlexColor or Phocus running. From the capture menu simply choose the capture type “multi-shot”. Multi-shot images are saved as 3F raw files directly into the capture destination folder of FlexColor or Phocus.

  • Page 113: Optional Accessories

    GIL (Global Image Locator) suitable for vertical format use. (3053300) Proshade V/H 60 – 95 The Hasselblad GIL (3053300 ) provides (3040740) automatic creation and storage of GPS information for all H-system digital cam- An adjustable bellows lens shade that pro- eras.
  • Page 114 Focusing screen H3D 22/39/50 (3053482, 3053486 and 3053490) Reduces non-specular reflections and (3043328) glare. Increases colour saturation in gen- Supplied with all H3DII 39 and 50 Mpixel eral. Can intensify a blue sky. Available camera bodies. in three sizes. Support strap H...
  • Page 115 HC 2.8/80 mm HC 2.2/100 mm HC Macro 4/120 mm HC 3.2/150 mm HC 4/210 mm HC 4.5/300 mm LENSES HASSELBLAD HCD 4,0-5,6/35- 90 Aspherical GENERAL LENS DAtA: Focal length 36,3 (87) mm Aperture range 4,0 (5,6) - 32 Angle of view diag/hor/vert 83°/70°/55°...
  • Page 116 (included) GIL GPS receiver Large format cameras Any shutter with X sync Flash sync input cable View camera adapter for Hasselblad H cameras Any view camera with (not available from Hasselblad H adapter Hasselblad) Horseman ISS Schneider Shutter Rollei electronic...

  • Page 117: Appendix

    Appendix Glossary of Terms P and Pv explanatory charts Technical specifications Problems, Equipment Care & Service This section provides an insight into the more technical aspects as well as some important reference information.

  • Page 118: Glossar Y

    Glossary of Terms Half-press / Full press – Shutter release button The shutter release button can be depressed in two different ways. For the sake of clarity, here are short and simple explanations of several This distinction is referred to in the text as half-press and full-press terms, items and features mentioned in the manual that may be unfamil- positions.

  • Page 119: Main Screen

    Ansel Adams - the classic landscape pho- wedding couples with a long lens. You want a specific aperture to tographer and Hasselblad user - and now exists in various forms restrict depth-of-field and a fairly fast shutter speed to freeze any for both black &...

  • Page 120: True Exposure

    You can download a full explanation of this and closes, the less this influence will be. It is also follows that the situation from www. hasselblad.com. influence will be greater on shorter shutter speeds. With the lens at full aperture (largest opening), the amount of light at the film plane appears as illustrated by the blue curve in the diagram.
  • Page 121 Automatic exposure — P & Pv Mode P Mode Pv Mode 50-110 @ 50 50-110 @ 50 50-110 @ 110 50-110 @ 110 1000 1000 Shutter speed Shutter speed Shutterspeed Shutterspeed P-mode Pv-mode Light metering method sensitivity distribution with an HVD 90X viewfinder Centre Weighted (23 x 20 mm) ...

  • Page 122: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Camera Type Auto-focus, auto-exposure digital SLR camera with interchangeable viewfinders and lenses. Construction One piece stainless steel shell. Die-cast aluminium internal structure. Tripod sockets (1/4 and 3/8”) and quick coupling tripod plate for rapid mounting. Lenses Hasselblad HC/HCD lenses with built-in electronically controlled shutter and aperture. Automatic or manual focusing with instant manual focus override. All HC/HCD lenses meet the exacting requirements of digital photo g raphy. Lens shades can be mounted in reverse for transport. V- system lenses can be used with a CF adapter. Viewfinder (HVD 90X) A 90° reflex viewfinder, providing 100% field of view even when wearing eyeglasses, and built-in multi-mode light metering system. Image magnification 3.1x. Integrated fill-in flash with guide number 12. Hot-shoe for automatic flash (Metz SCA3002 system / adapter SCA3902). Dot matrix display with presentation of all relevant information. Built-in diopter adjustment from –5 to + 3.5D. Interchangeable. Focusing Automatic and manual focusing with electronic focus aid in manual mode. Instant manual focus override. Automatic focusing using passive central cross type phase detection sensor. AF metering range EV 1 to 19 (ISO 100). Shutter Electronically controlled lens shutter with speeds ranging from 32 seconds to 1/800. Flash sync at all speeds. Flash control TTL centre-weighted system. Can be used with the built-in flash or a wide variety of flashes compatible with the SCA3002 (Metz) system using adapter SCA3902. ISO range16 to 6400. Flash output can be adjusted (-3 to +3EV) for fill-in purposes independent of ambient light. Flash measurement The H3D II has a built-in measurement system that measures flash light from non-TTL flashes, such as studio flashes. Exposure metering Multi-mode exposure metering using 90° reflex viewfinder. Metering options are: Spot (diameter 7.5...
  • Page 123 ISO 100, 200, 400 and 800 ISO 50, 100, 200 and 400 ISO 50, 100, 200 and 400 ISO speed range Shooting mode Single shot Color definition 16 bit Hasselblad Natural Color Solution Color management CF card type U-DMA (e.g. SanDisk extreme IV), ImageBank-II or tethered to a Mac or PC Image storage Battery type Rechargeable Li-ion battery (7.2 VDC / 1850 mAh). Optional cassette for 3 CR-123 lithium batteries included. (31 and 39 Mpixel models only). Yes – TFT 3 inch, 24 bit color Color display Histogram /Acoustic feedback...
  • Page 124 Default Settings (“Standard” profile) Exp.mode A (Aperture priority) LM mode Centre weighted Exp. adjust Focus mode AF-S Drive mode Flash sync Normal (beginning of exp.) Flash adjust Self timer delay 10 sec Sequence Mirror up / Delay Mirror mode Mirror goes down Bracketing Frames Sequence...

  • Page 125: Care, Digital Capture Unit

    Never attempt to remove the glass filter from the front of the CCD—you will prob- ably ruin the CCD if you do so. If dust manages to get between the IR filter and CCD, it can only be removed at the Hasselblad factory. Contact your Hasselblad dealer for assistance.
  • Page 126 2. Fold the tissue several times to match the width of the IR filter—you might use two or three tissues at a time if necessary (to give you a better grip). Be sure to fold the  paper so that the coated glossy side faces outwards—do not use the other side, as it can do more harm than good! 3. ...

  • Page 127: Equipment Care And Ser Vice

    EQUIPMENT CARE If you need to dispose of the digital capture unit, ImageBank-CF and/or A Hasselblad camera is designed to withstand the rigours of professional use in most batteries, please do so in an environmentally friendly manner at the local environments.
  • Page 128 Victor Hasselblad AB & Hasselblad A/S. Not all the images in this manual were taken with a Hasselblad H3D II. They are used for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to represent the image quality produced by a Hasselblad H3D II.
  • Page 129 Hasselblad A/S Hejrevej 30, DK - 2400 Copenhagen, Denmark Victor Hasselblad AB Box 220, SE - 401 23 Göteborg, Sweden H3DII - UK v.6 - 02.2009 - item no. 80500475...

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