Page 2 - C O N T E N T S
2 3 Hasselblad H1D C O N T E N T S Introduction 4 1. Quick Start Guide 13 2. Function Control & Display 21 3. Camera Body 69 4. View finder 75 5. Lenses 79 6. Film Magazines 85 7. Light Metering & Exposure Control 99 8. General Functions 111 9. Advanced Features 123 10. Flash 151 11. Optiona...
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6 7 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D So Hasselblad, the most distinguished pioneer in medium-format photography, yet again takes the vanguard position. We are confident that you are going to incorporate this camera inseparably into your photographic life. We are also confident that you are going to pro...
Page 8 - What’s in the box
8 9 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D What’s in the box Please ensure that all the items noted on the accompanying packing informa-tion have been supplied and are correct. Contact your Hasselblad dealer or distributor immediately if any of the items are missing, quoting the serial numbers and purchase d...
Page 9 - The following is included with a brand new H1D:
8 9 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D The following is included with a brand new H1D: • H1D camera body complete with sensor unit • Viewfinder HV90X • HC 2.8/80 mm lens • Image Bank • Link cables ( 2 pcs) • FireWire cable • FlexColor software • Batteries for camera body
Page 13 - Quick Start
12 13 Hasselblad H1D 1 This section is mainly a quick start guide to assembling your new H1D. This process should take no more than a few minutes to complete and you will be able to take simple and straightforward photographs digitally in untethered mode.See the Quick Start Chart at the end of this ...
Page 14 - Tethered; MAC; PC
14 15 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Tethered Untethered MAC or PC FlexColor
Page 15 - Quick start H1D assembly from new
14 15 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Quick start H1D assembly from new The H1D can be used tethered to a computer or untethered, though in either case always connected to the Image Bank for digital capture. The following procedure is a general introduction to the camera from new. 1. Remove the batter...
Page 16 - Quick Start Guide
16 17 Hasselblad H1D Quick Start Guide 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 2 1 Hasselblad H1D
Page 19 - and finally to turn the camera off:; Familiarize yourself with the H1D; to return to the ‘standard’ screen again.
18 19 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D and finally to turn the camera off: 23. Press the ON/OFF button on the Image Bank for about two seconds. This is confirmed by a ‘twittering’ indicating sound. The camera automati-cally enters STANDBY mode to reduce battery consumption and this is confirmed by the ...
Page 21 - Function Control & Display
20 21 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D LCD and LED displays on camera and viewfinder Pixel based display Upgradeable software Rapidly accessible menu Interactive display Customizable functions Function Control & Display 2
Page 25 - Typical camera grip display.; White balance
24 25 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Typical camera grip display. (The information in brackets describes this particular example). Flash condition indication(No exposure compensation, normal flash synchronisation) Focus setting(Autofocus setting, single shot mode) Drive condition(Single setting) Aper...
Page 26 - Command indication; = front control wheel; Setting information; Typical camera grip display when changing settings.
26 27 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Command indication The upper row on the screens describes commands (which change according to the setting). The button immediately above each com-mand effects the change. So in this case, for example, you would press the FLASH button to ‘exit’ from the screen. Set...
Page 27 - Flash LED; Typical viewfinder display.
26 27 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Exposure method setting (‘aperture priority’ mode) Shutter speed setting (0.4 second) Aperture setting ( f/4.8) Metering method setting (average) Exposure compensation setting (+0.7 EV) Flash LED Warning triangle LED Focus aid LED Typical viewfinder display. Note ...
Page 28 - Exp
28 29 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Exposure method and metering method ���� Exp ���� DRIVE ���� AF ���� FLASH +/- Some examples of various viewfinder LCD screens visible with standard settings and when specific control buttons are pressed . Normal screen Normal screen in AE lock state Normal screen...
Page 29 - Menu charts – general
28 29 Hasselblad H1D Menu charts – general Throughout this manual you will find charts to explain the steps and procedures required to alter the various settings. These charts are laid out to graphically illustrate in a simple manner how to navi-gate through the menus. While they include all the inf...
Page 30 - : moves screen down one level on the menu.; SAVED NOT SAVED; ‘Quick save’
30 31 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D The following is a list of various terms describing various actions that appear in the menu: Enter : moves screen down one level on the menu. Exit : moves screen back up one level on the menu. Does not save any settings. Off : deactivates the particular function b...
Page 31 - Symbols used in the charts
30 31 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Use front control wheel (direction depends on user setting) Use rear control wheel (direction depends on user setting) Press button or turn wheel MENU button on the grip Choose ENTER (by pressing DRIVE button on grip) Choose ON (by pressing AF button on grip) Choo...
Page 32 - General overview of camera menu; Standard
32 33 Hasselblad H1D Bracketing settings Interval settings Bracketing settings Interval settings General overview of camera menu Standard Screen Bracketing settings Date & Time settings Info Info Self timer settings Self timer settings Self timer settings ISO settings Customs options Date & ...
Page 34 - Grip controls
34 35 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Grip controls There are five buttons that surround the grip LCD combined with two control wheels to access various parts of the menu and to alter settings. Additionally there is an LCD illumination but-ton as well as the shutter release button. The basic principle...
Page 35 - B C D E; Shutter release button A; EXIT
34 35 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D A B C D E Shutter release button A is button has half-press and full-press positions. By pressing half-way (or soly) the camera, auto focus function and exposure meter can be activated. By pressing all the way down (or harder) the shutter will be released (or th...
Page 36 - Front control wheel E
36 37 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Front control wheel E e front and rear control wheels are turned to make changes in exposure settings in the standard screen as well as to access the various loop sections of the menu for settings. e effect of the wheels’ direction is programmable. MENU button F...
Page 37 - AE-L button J; Can be designated another; See section on the AE-L button for full details.; Can be designated another func-
36 37 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D J K L On the rear of the grip, as well as the rear control wheel, there are also a further three control buttons: AE-L button J is button that can lock a light reading made in both automatic and manual exposure modes. It can also be used in Zone mode to take a ne...
Page 38 - M.UP button M; Remote release cord port N; Can be designated another function in Custom options.
38 39 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D on how you work. You are advised to investigate fully the potential of this button’s function. See under ‘Custom settings’ for full details. On the front of the grip there are two more control buttons plus the remote cord release port: M.UP button M Press this but...
Page 39 - P Q R; Eyesight correction adjustment wheel
38 39 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D P Q R There are also two control buttons on the viewfinder, as well as the eyesight correction adjust-ment wheel: Eyesight correction adjustment wheel P e personal eyesight adjustment facility has a diopter range of -4 – +2.5, to suit most users. EV correction ad...
Page 41 - 2 million pixels; Sensor unit & Image Bank
40 41 Hasselblad H1D 22 million pixels Up to 850 images at full resolution Sensor unit & Image Bank 3 Hasselblad H1D
Page 43 - Features; Control panel & display; Shooting modes; e H1D captures images in two different modes:
42 43 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Features Control panel & display e 2 inch colour display provides instant image preview, allows you to browse through all pictures currently saved in the Image Bank, read information and exposure data from each picture and make basic camera settings. Link soc...
Page 44 - Control panel; e control panel displays the following:; Setup
44 45 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Control panel When using the H1D untethered some features are controlled from the control panel on the sensor e control panel displays the following: A Image counter: shows the number of images currently stored in the Image Bank and how many images there are le...
Page 45 - the current status of the camera back:; Using the control panel; Displaying images
44 45 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D I Status Indicator: indicates that power is supplied to the camera back and the colour indicates the current status of the camera back: Red = Error, Yellow = Busy, and Green = Ready. J Picture name: shows the name of the picture currently previewed. e name given ...
Page 46 - In the pop-up menu use; Now scroll and highlight the; Display; Highlight; OK
46 47 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D 2. In the pop-up menu use Browse/Scroll button to highlight the Setup item, then press OK button to enter. 3. Now scroll and highlight the Display ... item and press OK to enter. 4. Highlight Show Histogram. Press OK . 5. The histogram for the current image will b...
Page 47 - Zooming; mode you are able to; Browse
46 47 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D 6. Repeat the procedure to select Show Info (Setup Display Show Info) . The information for the current image will be displayed on the top left of the image on the LCD. Press the OK button to enter ‘Browse’ mode. A figure will appear at the bottom right of the...
Page 48 - Browse options
48 49 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Now use the Browse/Scroll button to move the Zoom Box to the area in the image you want to zoom into, then press the OK button. If necessary repeat procedure until max. zoom level (3 times) has been reached. You can exit the zoom function anytime by pressing the M...
Page 49 - Deleting images or batches; MENU
48 49 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D 3. The number to the right in the ‘Browse’ bar indicates the number of images captured onto the image bank in the selected batch. Press MENU button. From the menu you have the option of selecting between 3 different ways of displaying the images: Image (current), ...
Page 51 - Yes; Changing settings on the camera menu
50 51 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D 7. Use Browse/Scroll button to highlight either Yes (to delete) or No (to cancel) then press OK button to confirm. Changing settings on the camera menu ISO and White Balance settings are changed by way of the main camera menu, as follows: 1. Press the MENU button ...
Page 52 - Changing settings on the sensor unit; Delete...
52 53 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Changing settings on the sensor unit e menu holds all the parameters for setting up the sensor unitTo enter the menu press MENU button from the main window. Use Browse/Scroll button to scroll through the menu items - please note that holding down the button will ...
Page 53 - Info...; total time in which the unit has been switched on.; Setup...; is function holds the general settings for the camera back.
52 53 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Info… Shows the serial numbers of your sensor unit and Image Bank.It also lists the total number of captures shot, the time used in ‘Live Video’ mode and the total time in which the unit has been switched on. Setup… is function holds the general settings for the ...
Page 54 - Show Info
54 55 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Use the Display -> Show Histogram and Show Info settings to display the histogram and info bar respectively for the current image on top of the preview image - see ‘Displaying Images’.Use the Display -> Light... setting to turn the display background light o...
Page 55 - Error messages; ‘Image transfer error’; e H1D sensor unit will only function with an H1D camera
54 55 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D If you make the same changes in FlexColor while the sensor unit is not connected it will have no effect. Error messages When working with the H1D untethered the following error messages in the rear display ensure complete control of image quality.Each message is a...
Page 56 - The Image Bank; General; your images in FlexColor. See ‘Transferring Images’; FireWire Socket; will supply power to the unit.
56 57 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D The Image Bank General e Image Bank controls the communication between the camera and a computer and sup- plies power to the sensor unit.While shooting in the studio with the H1D tethered to a computer, the Image Bank generates the preview image (in 2 secs.) for ...
Page 57 - Attaching/removing the battery; Attaching the battery; B C D E F
56 57 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D C. External Power Supply Socket : plug the cable from an external power supply into this socket. See ‘Technical Specifications’ for power supply requirements. D. Link connector : is connector accepts the camera link cable, which connects to the ‘link’ connector o...
Page 58 - Removing the battery; Battery operation; and stays that way when the cable is disconnected.
58 59 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Removing the battery ! Before removing the battery make sure that the Image Bank’s hard disk is not busy - the status indicator/must be green - then switch off the unit on the On/Off button. Push the battery away from and off the terminal pins then li it off. Bat...
Page 59 - Transferring images; selecting and processing.; Thumbnails; Connect the Image Bank to the computer using a FireWire cable.; Contents; window is available with thumbnails of all images ready
58 59 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Please note that the temperature has influence on the results. At low temperatures the battery life decreases a lot. For outside shooting you should keep charged batteries in your pocket (or another warm place) to have them perform at their best. Transferring imag...
Page 60 - The Contents window
60 61 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D The Contents window e Contents window displays the following: Get Info Displays a basic image file information window for each of the selected shots. Delete… Deletes the currently selected shot(s) from the Image Bank’shard disk. Show Shows the image in FlexColor’...
Page 61 - Image searching
60 61 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Image searching Using the Search field enables you to filter the Contents window contents. Simply enter the text you want to search for and type Return , and only images containing this text will be shown. To return to an unfiltered display simply delete the text ...
Page 62 - Image transfer options; Drag and drop
62 63 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Image transfer options When transferring images from the Image Bank to the currently selected Thumbnails folder you have the following options: Drag and drop Simply select a number of thumbnails in the Contents window and drag them to the thumb- nails window. Show...
Page 63 - Check the; Renumber from; checkbox if you want the shots to be renumbered while loaded; folder on the computer.
62 63 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D 5. Check the Renumber from checkbox if you want the shots to be renumbered while loaded - type the starting number in the number field. 6. Click Load... The images will be transferred to and saved as ‘3F’ files in the currently selected Thumbnails folder on the co...
Page 64 - In the studio
64 65 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D In the studio 1. Connect the H1D to the Image Bank with the link cable. 2. Connect the Image Bank to the computer with the FireWire cable. ! If you are connecting the Image Bank to a computer (ex. a laptop computer) which is incapable of supplying sufficient power...
Page 65 - Connect the H1D to the Image Bank with the link cable.; Care and maintenance; Always replace the protective CCD cover if the sensor unit is
64 65 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Untethered use (on location) 1. Connect the H1D to the Image Bank with the link cable. 2. Attach the battery to the Image Bank (see ‘Attaching/Detaching the Battery’ for details). 3. If required, attach a studio-flash (strobe lighting) system to your camera body f...
Page 66 - Protect your camera and Image Bank from impact.
66 67 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D ! Protect your camera and Image Bank from impact. ! Keep the original shipping boxes for storage. Cleaning the infrared filter If you see dark or coloured spots or lines in your images, then you may need to clean the sensor’s infrared filter. In most cases, the ca...
Page 67 - Cleaning using the HAMA cleaning fluid and tissues
66 67 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D ! Do not remove the IR filter as this will make it virtually impossible to get the filter perfectly clean. Therefore, we strongly advise against you attempting to clean either the inside of the IR filter or the CCD surface by yourself. 3. If you still see spots on...
Page 68 - Cleaning with an e-wipe
68 69 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D the filter only once. Do not wipe the same area twice with the same tissue as you might reapply dirt removed in the first sweep, potentially making things worse. 4. Finally check if the IR filter has been properly cleaned either by visual inspection or by mounting...
Page 69 - Camera Body
68 69 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Aluminium cast in one piece Stainless steel shell Integral Quick coupling plate Digitally controlled Upgradeable software Modular design Integral ergonomic grip Pixel based LCD user interface Camera Body 3
Page 71 - Carrying strap
70 71 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Carrying strap e carrying strap is attached by firstly withdrawing the safety collar. e hook is then freed and attached to the strap lug. Slide back the safety collar to ensure the hook remains in the locked position. Batteries e H1D requires batteries for all ...
Page 73 - Accessory connection
72 73 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D ! 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 ...
Page 75 - Viewfinder
74 75 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D 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 Viewfinder 4
Page 76 - B C D E F
76 77 Hasselblad H1D A B C D E F G H Hasselblad H1D The 90° viewfinder provides a laterally corrected 100% image at eye-line level. It features a wide-range diopter adjustment to suit most users. The viewing distance is designed to provide full frame view even for eyeglass wearers. The bright Spheri...
Page 77 - Attaching and removing the viewfinder
76 77 Hasselblad H1D 1 2 Hasselblad H1D Parts & Components A. Rubber eye cupB. Hot shoeC. Eyesight adjustment wheelD. Exposure compensation buttonE. Exposure method / mode buttonF. Integral flash unitG. Flash unit button H. Viewfinder release button Attaching and removing the viewfinder While ho...
Page 78 - Eyepiece adjustment
78 79 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Eyepiece adjustment No corrective lenses are needed to adjust the eyepiece to suit most requirements. e diopter range is from -4 D to +2.5 D. Eyeglass wearers can rapidly and accurately change the settings according to whether they wish to wear eyeglasses for vie...
Page 79 - Lenses
78 79 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Rapid and accurate automatic focusing capability Central electronic shutter Instant manual focus override with natural friction Instant automatic-focus return capability Non-rotation of filter or accessory when focusing Non-rotation of lens barrel in a...
Page 80 - Attaching a lens
80 81 Hasselblad H1D 1 Lenses All HC lenses have been specially formulated for the H system to produce the extremely high performance expected from Hasselblad to meet the demands from conventional and digital photography alike. In addition to extreme sharpness, the design also incorporates a soft, p...
Page 81 - Removing a lens
80 81 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D 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. Removing a lens Depress the lens release button and keep it depressed while...
Page 82 - Shutter and aperture control
82 83 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D clockwise into place aer 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 counter-clockwise. Shutter and aperture control Both the shutter and apert...
Page 83 - viewing the image on the viewfinder screen.
82 83 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D In the illustration 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 approx. 4.5 m. Stop down /depth-of-field A visual depth-of-field preview can be made by depress...
Page 84 - Manual focus setting
84 85 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Manual focus setting When the le 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 ar- rowhead alone appears it means the focus setting is too cl...
Page 85 - Film Magazine
84 85 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Automatic 120/220 compatibility Automatic wind on / wind off Automatic film advance LCD information panel Integral dark slide Customizable data imprinting Illuminated LCD Barcode recognition Count-up or count-down film frame reminder choice Film ...
Page 86 - F G H I J K; Parts and components
86 87 Hasselblad H1D A B CDE F G H I J K Hasselblad H1D The film magazine is an optional accessory, highlighting again the great advantages of the modular sytem. A film magazine does not only function simply as back up for for a depleted Image Bank battery on location. It can also be used where long...
Page 87 - LCD panel
86 87 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D G. Darkslide indicator H. Darkslide keyI. Film tab holderJ. Film holder keyK. Magazine settings lock LCD panel A e various functions are accessed by repeatedly pressing the function selector button (loop menu) and changes made by the ‘change-up’ and ‘change-down’...
Page 88 - F G H; Change down button
88 89 Hasselblad H1D F G H Hasselblad H1D Change down button D Can alter the settings ‘downwards’. For example, to decrease the film speed setting. Toggle action. Function selector E Selects the four functions that can be changed on the magazine. e functions are on a menu loop so that repeated pres...
Page 89 - I J K; Darkslide key
88 89 Hasselblad H1D I J K Hasselblad H1D If you attempt to make an exposure with the darkslide is closed, however, you will receive a warning message in the viewfinder and grip LCDs – ‘e darkslide is closed’. Darkslide key H Withdraws and replaces the darkslide. Fold out the key and turn it counte...
Page 90 - Operation; Battery
90 91 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D tected from damage. Keep the protective cover on when the magazine is being stored or transported. Operation Battery e magazine uses a battery to retain information and settings when unattached from the camera. When attached to the camera body, the magazine takes...
Page 91 - Attaching and removing the magazine
90 91 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D insert the battery incorrectly, the film magazine will not be damaged though it will not func- tion. Try to avoid touching the surface of the battery with your bare fingers as sweat residue can decrease the electrical conductivity of the battery casing and might c...
Page 92 - Ensure you press on the centre of the button, not on the lever.; Magazine settings; Press the
92 93 Hasselblad H1D A B C D E Hasselblad H1D ! Ensure you press on the centre of the button, not on the lever. ! You cannot remove a magazine if the darkslide is not closed. ! If the film holder is inadvertently removed mid-film, then exposed frames will naturally be lost due to light fogging. Howe...
Page 93 - Film speed; made if you want to override the speed setting of a barcoded film.
92 93 Hasselblad H1D Film speed Film length Data Frame counter Hasselblad H1D Films without a barcode must have their speed set manually. A manual setting must also be made if you want to override the speed setting of a barcoded film. To access Manual setting: 1) Ensure the LCD settings lock is in t...
Page 94 - Data imprint setting
94 95 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D 4) The new setting will be saved automatically after timeout.5) Return the magazine settings lock to the locked position. Data imprint setting C Data imprinting can be activated or deactivated through the magazine menu. To access data setting: 1) Ensure the magazi...
Page 95 - To access frame counter setting:
94 95 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D To access frame counter setting: 1) Ensure the magazine settings lock is in the unlocked position.2) Press the button until Remain appears. 3) Press either the button or the button to reach the desired setting (toggle function). ‘on’ will show the number of frames...
Page 96 - Film loading; ) Fold out the film holder key and turn it counter-clockwise 90°.
96 97 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Film loading The film magazine can be loaded either on or off the camera. Regularly check the interior of the magazine and remove dust, par-ticles or any scraps of paper from previous rolls of film. Load and unload film magazines away from direct light sources. 1)...
Page 98 - ) If the camera is active or in standby mode the film will be wound
98 99 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D key clockwise 90˚ to lock the film holder in place and fold the key back into its stored position. You might find that increased pressure on the left hand side of the film holder will more easily ensure a positive and correct positioning in the magazine. 6) If the...
Page 99 - Three metering methods
98 99 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Three metering methods Five exposure methods Extremely accurate light metering Light Metering & Exposure Control 7
Page 100 - Light metering and exposure control
100 101 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Light metering and exposure control The light metering system is capable of selective sensitivity producing three reflective meter-ing methods: Average, Centre weighted and Spot. All methods are measured in increments of 1/12 EV. Information transfer is rapid an...
Page 101 - Manual
100 101 Hasselblad H1D Manual Centre weighted Hasselblad H1D are not sure about choice, please check in a photographic textbook for a fuller explanation. Also check our website occasionally – www.hasselblad.com – for articles and discussions concerning such matters. Remember that exposure configurat...
Page 102 - Metering method; Average
102 103 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Metering method There are three metering methods available. All three are reflective methods (measuring the light reflected off various selected parts of the subject according to method) and are through the lens (TTL). These have the following designations (with...
Page 103 - Selecting metering method; Exposure method; M – Manual
102 103 Hasselblad H1D 1 2a 2b 3 Hasselblad H1D 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 successively access the three choices: Average , Centre Weighted , and Sp...
Page 104 - aperture and shutter speed setting combinations).; EXP; button on the viewfinder.; In this mode the shutter speed and aperture settings are manually
104 105 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D 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 apertur...
Page 105 - Aperture priority: A
104 105 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D • by figures above the scale representing the amount of adjustment in EVs. A ‘+ 0.3’ above the scale in the display, for example, would indicate a ‘0.3 EV overexposure’ setting. Conversely, a ‘-2’ , for example, would indicate a ‘2EV underexposure’ setting. Note...
Page 106 - Programmed variable: Pv; Save
106 107 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Programmed variable: Pv - is mode is very similar to Programmed, except with the additional parameters of lens focal length being au- tomatically taken into account. For example, long shutter speeds will automatically be avoided with a long focal length lens.To...
Page 107 - Spot
106 107 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D a) lock an EV setting in manual and automatic modes.b) be used in Zone mode. 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 indica- ...
Page 108 - Lo
108 109 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Zone 5 and click the AE-L button. e meter will now display different parts of the subject as zone values in the viewfinder LCD as you move the spot marking over the subject. (Included are Lo and Hi to signify areas beyond the range of the film). Alternatively y...
Page 109 - Exposure compensation
108 109 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Exposure compensation e exposure compensation facility, for both manual and automatic modes can be set from -5 to +5 EV, in 1/3 EV increments. is facility will adjust the exposures by the set amount until changed and the setting is visible above the scale in t...
Page 111 - Manual and autofocus modes; General Functions
110 111 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D 8 Manual and autofocus modes Three drive modes Quick adjust wheel User Profiles General Functions
Page 112 - Power; ON
112 113 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Power e 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. e camera enters Standby mode automatically aer 15 seconds (default) to preserve battery consu...
Page 113 - OFF; mode is automatically set aer six hours of inactivity.; Manual focus; There is both a; Manual Focus; Manual Override; capability. Manual focus is; Manual Focus
112 113 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Standby mode is automatically set from the ON mode aer 15 seconds (default) of inactive use (programmable in Custom Options). OFF mode is also automatically set aer several hours of inactivity. OFF Press the red ON.OFF button for a half second. All buttons (ex...
Page 114 - With; Manual focus mode; In camera active mode:; AF; to store the setting.
114 115 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D With Manual Override , you can manually alter a focus setting that has been made in the auto- focus mode, 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 p...
Page 115 - and does not change the focusing range of the lens.; Autofocus; Autofocus mode can be either; Continuous; and is activated by pressing the shut-; Single Shot; with a clear focusing pattern.
114 115 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D e instant manual override facility 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.Natural fricti...
Page 116 - to; therefore, you can restrict the lens scanning range to; Full scan; and; Infinite scan; are chosen using the rear control wheel.
116 117 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D 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 z...
Page 118 - There are three drive modes:; Single; . They are all accessed by; DRIVE; Single
118 119 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D DRIVE There are three drive modes: Single , Continuous and Multi exposure . They are all accessed by pressing the DRIVE button on the grip. Single In this mode, an exposure is made when the shutter release button is pressed, the film is advanced to the next fram...
Page 120 - PROFILES; button, select a profile name
120 121 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D PROFILES e profiles feature allows rapid access to pre-determined combinations of settings that in- crease 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 info...
Page 121 - Access them by clicking on the; button when in the standard screen. e profile
120 121 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Fill flash: normal flash (-1.7EV), autofocus (single), single drive, autoexposure, average me- tering. Access them by clicking on the PROFILES button when in the standard screen. e profile screen appears and the required profile selected by scrolling the list a...
Page 122 - Changing a profile name; button again, scroll to the same profile and; the front or rear control wheels.
122 123 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Changing a profile name You can change a profile name (except ‘Standard’) at any time by clicking on the PROFILES button, scrolling to the desired name in the profile list and pressing the Load button (in order to activate the profile). en press the PROFILES bu...
Page 123 - Programmable self timer; Advanced Features
122 123 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Programmable self timer Programmable bracketing Programmable interval setting 21 custom options Data and text imprinting Advanced Features 9
Page 124 - Self timer
124 125 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D 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 H1D a powerful and sophisticated tool to satisfy a variety of pro...
Page 125 - Self timer setting
124 125 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D be set to provide virtually vibration-free shutter release. It can be used instead of a remote release cable/cord/device when split-second timing is not critical. The camera’s exposure set-tings (Manual or Auto) will be according to the light metering requiremen...
Page 126 - Self Timer
126 127 Hasselblad H1D Self Timer ���� ����� ����� � � � 2 - 60 s MIRROR GOES DOWN MIRROR REMAINS UP ����� ���� DELAY / MIRROR UP MIRROR UP / DELAY Hasselblad H1D
Page 128 - Bracketing
128 129 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D 2 Bracketing The bracketing facility provides an automatic series of exposures; one at the standard ex-posure setting (Manual or Auto) and the others with pre-determined deviations in EV from the standard exposure. This is particularly useful when using transpar...
Page 129 - Bracketing
128 129 Hasselblad H1D Bracketing ���� ����� ����� � � � 2 frames 3 frames 5 frames 1/3 EV 1/2 EV 1 EV ����� ���� Hasselblad H1D
Page 130 - turn the rear wheel to choose the number of frames required:; On; A bracketing sequence can be stopped mid-sequence by pressing the; ESC
130 131 Hasselblad H1D A B C Hasselblad H1D (A drop shadow will be displayed beneath the selected symbol, for example ) 5 ) In turn the rear wheel to choose the number of frames required: 2, 3, or 5. 6 ) In turn the rear wheel to choose one of four sequences: A : Standard, Over, Under B : Standard, ...
Page 131 - Interval
130 131 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D 3 Interval By using the interval setting, you can allow the camera to take a series of exposures automati-cally over a set period. This is often required for time and motion studies, security surveillance, nature study, etc. The exposure and focus settings (Manu...
Page 132 - Interval
132 133 Hasselblad H1D Interval ���� ����� ����� � � 2 frames - 32 frames � ����� ���� 1 second - 24 hours Hasselblad H1D
Page 133 - SETTINGS
132 133 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D 4 SETTINGS From the Settings screen you can access four main sub-settings: Custom options, Imprint, Date & Time and Info by turning the front control wheel. From each of these four sub-settings you can access further screens. Custom options has twenty-one mo...
Page 134 - Settings; Info
134 135 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Settings ���� ����� ����� � � Info Date & time
Page 135 - Custom options
134 135 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Custom options Imprint
Page 136 - See special description; AE-L button function 4
136 137 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Sets which function will be immediately activated when the User button is pressed (you cannot alter the setting in this mode though, only use it). e button has a toggle function so that by pressing it again the new setting will be de-activated. ! The User, AE-L...
Page 137 - Stop down button function 5; See User button note; Mirror up button function 6; See User button note; Control wheel direction 7
136 137 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D again the new setting will be de-activated. ! See User button note Stop down button function 5 • None • Standby (enters standby) • Stop Down• Flash Measure • Interval timer • Multi Exposure • Self Timer • Bracketing • AF drive ( lens in MF or AF) • Mirror up • B...
Page 138 - Flash ready exposure lock 8
138 139 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Flash ready exposure lock 8 • Yes • No . Allows you to make an exposure 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. Ye...
Page 139 - Spot mode 13
138 139 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Spot mode 13 • Normal • Zone 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. at is,...
Page 140 - Rear wheel quick adjust 16
140 141 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Rear wheel quick adjust 16 • Yes • No Allows rear control wheel to make a rapid EV adjustment (or EV compensation) in auto-ex- posure mode. Yes turns the setting on. By turning the rear con- trol wheel, the adjustment is made and appears on both LCDs as a ± symb...
Page 141 - Interval & Self Timer 21
140 141 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Yes enables the setting. No disables the setting. Interval & Self Timer 21 • Exit • Stay Allows either the Interval or Self Timer mode to remain active aer an exposure or immediately return to standard setting. Exit clears the setting and produces an automa...
Page 142 - DIGITAL
142 143 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D 5 DIGITAL ISO and White Balance settings for digtial capture are changed as follows: 1) Press the MENU button on the grip. 2) Turn the front control wheel until the Digital (screen 5) appears. 3) Press ENTER ( DRIVE button on the grip). 4) Turn the front control...
Page 143 - Digital
142 143 Hasselblad H1D Digital ���� ����� ����� � � � ����� ���� 50, 100 200, 400 manual, fl ash, daylight, tungsten Hasselblad H1D
Page 144 - Button function choice
144 145 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Button function choice The User button, AE-L button, StopDown button and Mirror Up button can be custom programmed to directly access a list of functions. A quick way to do this is to use the following short-cut method: 1) Click the MENU button. 2) Then immediat...
Page 146 - Enter; Enter; . By moving the front control wheel you can access six; • Text
146 147 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D 4.2 Imprint The Imprint facility controls the text that will appear along the edge of each frame. It is pos-sible to imprint approximately 40 characters at one time. From 4.2 Imprint , press Enter to access: • 4.2.1 Imprint Type• 4.2.2 Text 4.2.1 Imprint Type In...
Page 147 - Film edge text composition:; ENTER; Profile name change :; symbol and two
146 147 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D 4.2.2 Text In Text you can compose your own combination of letters, words, symbols, etc for film edge information. The same procedure is also used to change a Profile name. Film edge text composition: From 4.2.2 Text press ENTER . Profile name change : From the ...
Page 148 - Removing text
148 149 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D 1) Turn the front and rear control wheels until the X symbol is highlighted. On the text row, the text cursor is automatically placed to the right of the character that is to be changed. 2) Press Sel. (AF but-ton) and the charac-ter will be erased. 3) Repeated p...
Page 149 - Settings
148 149 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D 1) You can firstly clear an unwanted line of text by highlighting the X symbol in the box and repeatedly pressing the Sel.(AF) button. 2) Find the character you want by turning the rear control wheel until it appears on the screen. (The ‘space’ character is the ...
Page 150 - button to store the new setting.; ) Turn the front control wheel until
150 151 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D 5) By turning the front control wheel you can move the cursor to mark the following for change: hours, minutes, year, month and day respectively. By pressing the 24 h button (AF), you can choose between a 24 hour or 12 hour system for time. 6) Turn the rear cont...
Page 151 - Sync at all shutter speeds to 1/800s; Flash
150 151 Hasselblad H1D 10 Hasselblad H1D Sync at all shutter speeds to 1/800s Integral fill-flash SCA 3002 compatible Flash measure capability Rear sync capability Flash
Page 153 - Pv; 002 compatible units at manual setting.
152 153 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D must make the appropriate changes necessary for digtial and film capture. is change is signified by a D symbol appearing in the top le FLASH section of the grip LCD. When using the A or S setting together with flash, the exposure requirements of the camera wil...
Page 154 - To access the controls:
154 155 Hasselblad H1D Example of viewfinder LCD display showing Flash set to Rear sync as well as - 1EV exposure compensation. Hasselblad H1D To change the balance between flash output and camera exposure requirements to produce a variety of effects, use the exposure compensation function. For vari...
Page 155 - Using the integral flash:
154 155 Hasselblad H1D Green LED flash symbol to left of view-finder LCD display. Hasselblad H1D To raise the flash unit into its operative position, slide the flash-unit catch backwards in the direction of the flash symbol. To return the flash unit into its closed position, push down on the top of ...
Page 156 - Flash measure; FLASH
156 157 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D holder (if SCA3902 compatible) on the top of the viewfinder or via a cord to the PC connection port on the le hand side of the camera body. Slave unit switches/ transmitters can also be connected similarly dependant on unit (see specific user manuals for detail...
Page 157 - Optional Accessories
156 157 Hasselblad H1D 11 Film magazine Instant film back Converter Extension tubes Rechargeable battery grip IR Release unit Release cord Optional Accessories Filters Tripod quick coupling Support strap Grid focusing screen Flash adapter Proshade CF lens adapter Hasselbl...
Page 158 - for full description.
158 159 Hasselblad H1D There are a number of optional accessories available for the H1D with more being developed to suit a variety of photographic situations and needs. Please see www. hasselblad.com for the latest information. The figures in brackets after the headings are the product codes. HM 16...
Page 159 - Battery Grip Rechargeable 7.2V
158 159 Hasselblad H1D H 13, 26 and 52 Extension tubes (3053513, 3053526 and 3053542) e Extension tubes attach between the lens and the body to reduce the close focusing distance for close up photography. ey are available in three sizes: 13mm, 26mm and 52 mm. As the H1D has a TTL light metering sy...
Page 160 - Support strap H1
160 161 Hasselblad H1D Support strap H1 (3053623) Improves comfort and security in hand-held photography. Focusing screen HS standard (3043305, 3043324) Spherical Acute-Matte D type. Central markings for spot (Ø 7.5 mm) and AF metering area (supplied with H1D). (3043324 with 36 x 48 mask) Focusing s...
Page 161 - H system CF lens adapter
160 161 Hasselblad H1D H system CF lens adapter (3043500) Adapter to allow the use of all C-type lenses from the Hasselblad V-system. e automatic focusing system in the H1 camera can be used to guide the manual setting of focus. Light is measured at full aperture with all lenses which produces aper...
Page 163 - Glossary of Terms; Appendix
162 163 Hasselblad H1D 12 Glossary of Terms P and Pv explanatory charts Technical specifications Equipment Care, Service & Guarantee Appendix Hasselblad H1D
Page 164 - Bar code
164 165 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Glossary of Terms For the sake of clarity, here are short and simple explanations of sev-eral terms, items and features mentioned in the manual that may be unfamiliar to some. Bar code Some roll film brands have a Bar code which the H1D magazine can recognize an...
Page 165 - Default setting / factory setting
164 165 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Default setting / factory setting A standard setting that a device is set to in the first instance during manufacture and returns to if a setting change is halted or inter- rupted in any way. Half-press Some actions are initiated by pressing the shutter release ...
Page 166 - OTF
166 167 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D now appear as black and white respectively, as originally observed. However confusing this might at first seem, it is fundamental to mastering exposure calculations and exposure control. If you are at all unsure about this basic concept, you are strongly recomme...
Page 168 - True exposure
168 169 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D function. By pressing the same button again therefore, the setting will revert. is means you do not have to remember which button to press as they will both produce the same desired result in this case. Zone (system) e Zone System is a method of combined expos...
Page 170 - Automatic exposure — P Mode
170 171 Hasselblad H1D Automatic exposure — P Mode Hasselblad H1D 8 Shutterspeed 1000 500 250 125 60 30 15 8 4 2 1s 2s 4s 8s 16s 32s 64s 2.0 2.8 4.0 5.6 11 16 22 32 45 64 90 1.4 Aperture 1 0 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 EV 12 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 210 80 35 150 120 50 50-110 @ 505...
Page 171 - Automatic exposure — Pv Mode
170 171 Hasselblad H1D Automatic exposure — Pv Mode A downloadable PDF version of these charts in colour is available from our website: www.hasselblad.com 8 Shutterspeed 1000 500 250 125 60 30 15 8 4 2 1s 2s 4s 8s 16s 32s 64s 2.0 2.8 4.0 5.6 11 16 22 32 45 64 90 1.4 Aperture 1 0 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 2 3 4...
Page 173 - Technical Specifications — H1D camera
172 173 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Camera Type Construction Lenses Viewfinders Focusing Data imprinting Film transport Film format Auto-focus, auto-exposure SLR camera with interchangeable magazines, viewfinders and lenses. One piece stainless steel shell. Die-cast aluminium internal structure. T...
Page 176 - Technical Specifications — H1D sensor unit
176 177 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D CCD size CCD resolution Bits per color Output size Light sensitivity Max. exposure time Capture rate Features Weight Environmental Requirements Technical Specifications — H1D sensor unit 36.9 x 49 mm 22,195.200 pixels (4080 x 5440) 16 bit (65,536 levels) 66 MB /...
Page 177 - Image Capacity
176 177 Hasselblad H1D Image Capacity Mac/PC Connection Battery External Power Supply Power Consumption Weight Technical Specifications — Image Bank 850 images FireWire (IEE 1394) - Type Sony InfoLithium L-series: NP-F550, NP-F750, NP-F960 Duration, constant shooting Up to 8 hours 24V DC 10 W 0.68 k...
Page 181 - EQUIPMENT CARE
180 181 Hasselblad H1D Hasselblad H1D Problems, Equipment Care, Service & Guarantee The H1D is a very sophisticated camera that relies on much informa-tion being passed and processed to and from each modular unit to produce the correct behaviour. It is therefore essential that reason-able care i...
Page 182 - Extremes of temperature:
182 183 Hasselblad H1D Extremes of temperature: High temperatures can have an adverse effect on both film and equipment. Try to avoid frequent and severe temperature changes. Be particularly careful in humid environments. Allow the equipment to acclimatize before assembly. Try to ensure the storage ...
Page 183 - Warnings and Restrictions; Using Flash Sync
182 183 Hasselblad H1D Warnings and Restrictions • Read all instructions before attempting to use your new equipment. • If your equipment requires service, please contact your Hasselblad dealer. • Keep this and all electronic equipment out of children’s reach.• Do not lift or hold your camera by the...