Hasselblad H2 - Manual

12 Familiarize yourself with the H2 Take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the H2 and its various controls. Note the difference be-tween a long press, a short press and a ’click’ with some buttons. For example from the main screen a click of the ON.OFF button will take you to Profiles while a...

15 Typical camera grip display when changing settings. 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) Aperture setting...

16 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.  Some buttons have a toggle function, t...

17 ���� ���� FLASH ���� AF ���� DRIVE EXP +/- 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 with �xposure compensation set Flash mode AF mode Drive mode Menu mode ...

19 Shutter release button A 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 begi...

20 On the rear of the grip, as well as the rear control wheel, there are a further three control buttons: AE-L button J This button can lock a light reading made in both automatic and manual exposure modes. It can also be used in Zone mode to take a new reading. Can be reassigned in Custom Settings ...

21 There are also two control buttons on the viewfinder, as well as the eyesight cor- rection adjustment wheel: Eyesight correction adjustment wheel P The personal eyesight adjustment facility has a diopter range of -4 – +2.5, to suit most users. EV correction adjustment button Q Press this button to...

22 ■ 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 The H2 camera body is a robust construction of cast aluminium with a stainl...

24 The battery charger 1, 2 The battery charger unit is supplied with five plug attachments to suit various types of domestic electrical sockets available worldwide. Other types of socket will require a domestic socket converter. Attach the chosen plug (fig 2, A) by sliding into position, ensur- ing t...

25 • Long-term storage of batteries with very low charge is not recommended.• The battery has a limited life and its performance is gradually reduced over time. • It is advisable to follow the recommendations and precautions in this manual for product performance and safety reasons. Rechargeable bat...

26 12 11 Accessory connection 11, 12 On the left hand side of the camera body are two accessory retain- ing screw threads (M5), as well as a databus connector, protected beneath a cover. The screw threads are a future-safe design feature for new products while the connector is for service only at th...

27 ■ 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 The 90° viewfinder provides a laterally corrected 100% image at eye-line level. It fe...

28 A B C D E F G H 1 2 Parts & Components A. Rubber eye cup E. Exposure method / mode button B. Hot shoe F. Integral flash unit C. Eyesight adjustment wheel G. Flash unit button D. Exposure compensation button H. Viewfinder release button Attaching and removing the viewfinder While holding the view...

29 ■ 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 automatic focusing mode ■ Shutter s...

30 Parts and components 1 A. Lens shade indexB. Manual focus ringC. Focusing distance scalesD. Depth-of-field scalesE. 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-c...

31 Depth-of-field calculation 7 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...

32 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. This automatically expands the potential...

33 ■ 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 Magazines 6 The film magazine is a so...

34 A B CDE D C B A F E Parts and components A. LCD panel G. Darkslide key B. LCD illumination button H. Darkslide indicator C. Change up button I. Film tab holder D. Change down button J. Film holder key E. Function selector K. Magazine settings lock F. Film plane index L. Databus interface LCD pane...

36 2 1 3 4 2 1 Operation Battery The magazine uses a battery to retain information and settings when unattached from the camera. When attached to the camera body, the magazine takes its power requirements from the camera batteries. The magazine battery will normally be effective for 1-2 years dependi...

37 Magazine settings Press the function selector ( button ) repeatedly to successively access: A. Film speed (ISO / Bar Code) B. Film length (120/220/ Number of frames) C. Data (on/off ) D. Frame counter (count down / count up) E. Low-battery warning symbol Film speed setting / Barcode The film speed ...

38 Manual film speed setting. 220 film length setting. Data imprinting setting. ‘Frames remaining’ counter setting. Data imprint setting Data imprinting can be activated or deactivated through the maga- zine menu.To access data setting: 1) Ensure the magazine settings lock is in the unlocked position....

39 3 1 2 5 2 4 Film loading The film magazine can be loaded either on or off the camera. Regularly check the interior of the magazine and remove dust, particles or any scraps of paper from previous rolls of film. Load and unload film magazines away from direct light sources. 1) Fold out the film holder k...

40 ■ Excellent compatibility with both Hasselblad and third- party backs ■ Information visible on camera LCD ■ Tethered and untethered solutions for maximum flexibility Digital Photography 7 The H system cameras were designed with digital photo-graphy in mind right from the outset so a digital back i...

41 Hasselblad provides a number of digital solutions, both integral and as third-party combinations. This provision extends even beyond the medium format and thereby creates the most comprehensive range of digital solutions for high end photography. The H2 offers a versatile platform for both analog...

45 Light metering and exposure control Two primary factors have to be considered when making exposure control choice, namely, meter-ing method and exposure method: Metering method determines in which manner the light measurement is made and how much of the image is taken into account( Average, Centr...

46 2 3 1 2 3 1 � ����� ���� EXP EXP � ����� ���� 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: Average, Centre Weighted, and Sp...

48 AE- L button 1, 2 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). The AE-L button can: a) lock an EV setting in manual and automatic modes...

49 1 A B 3 +/- ����� ���� 4 � � 2 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....

50 ■ Manual and autofocus modes ■ Three drive modes ■ Quick adjust wheel ■ Profiles General Functions 9 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...

51 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 automatically after 10 seconds (default) to preserve battery consumption but this interval can...

52 1 2 � AF 3 ����� ���� 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 shu...

53 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 , an exposure cannot be made until the camera has had time to focus). However, the camera will continue to focus if a moving subject is...

54 Drive There are three drive modes: Single, Continuous and when a film mag- azine is attached, Multi exposure. They are all accessed by pressing the DRIVE button on the grip. Single In Single mode, an exposure is made when the shutter release button is pressed, the film is advanced to the next frame...

55 ����� ���� ON.OFF (PROFILES/ESC) � � ����� ���� 1 2 3 4 ����� ���� 5 Profiles The profiles feature allows rapid access to pre-determined combinations of settings that increase the speed and security of workflow. One exam-ple might be in a social situation where there might be a need for formal outdo...

56 ON.OFF (PROFILES/ESC) 1 � � 2 ����� ���� AF Load 3 ON.OFF (PROFILES/ESC) 1 � � 2 ����� ���� AF Load 3 ON.OFF (PROFILES/ESC) 4 5 ����� ���� you want and then press the Load ( AF ) button. All the saved set- tings will then be automatically implemented.  If you decided to change the settings but n...

57 ■ Programmable self timer ■ Programmable bracketing ■ Programmable interval setting ■ More than 25 custom options ■ Data and text imprinting Advanced Features 10 This section describes the features that might not need to be ac-cessed everyday but should be exploited wisely to obtain the opti-mum ...

59 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 H2 a powerful and sophisticated tool to satisfy a variety of professional demands. There are four mai...

60 Self timer setting The Self timer function is set in the following manner: 1) Press the MENU button on the grip. 2) Turn the front control wheel until Self Timer appears. 3) Press ENTER ( DRIVE button) on the grip. 4) Turn the front control wheel to access the options, that are: Delay Mirror sequ...

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

62 Bracketing setting The Bracketing function is set in the following manner: 1) Press the MENU button. 2) Turn the front control wheel until Bracketing appears 3) Press Enter ( DRIVE ) button on the grip 4) Turn the front control wheel to access the options, that are: Number of Exposures (the numbe...

63 Interval options available 2 frames - 32 frames options available 1 second - 24 hours 3 Interval By using the interval setting, you can allow the camera to take a series of exposures automatically over a set period. This is often required for time and motion studies, security surveillance, nature...

64 Settings / Custom Options options available CUSTOM OPTIONS 4 Settings From the Settings screen you can access four main sub-settings: Custom options , Image Info , Date & Time and System status by turning the front control wheel. From each of these four sub-settings you can access further scr...

68 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 appropr...

69 Image Info 4.2 Image Info (film magazines only!) The Imprint facility controls the text that will appear along the edge of each frame on a film. It is possible to imprint approximately 40 characters at one time. Imprint Type records technical information automatically created by the camera. Text re...

70 Imprint / Text 4.2.2 Text In Text you can compose your own combination of letters, words, sym-bols, etc for film edge information. The same procedure is also used to change a Profile name. Text setting / Profile name changing 1) Press the MENU button on the grip. 2) Turn the front control wheel unt...

71 2) Find the character you want by scrolling with the rear control wheel until it appears on the screen. (The ‘space’ character is the ‘empty space’ to the left of the exclamation mark, top row furthest to the left). 3) Move the selector cursor with a combination of the front and rear control whee...

73 System Status 4.4 System Status Check component usage for servicing reasons as follows: 1) Press the MENU button on the grip. 2) Turn the front control wheel until Settings appears. 3) Press the DRIVE ( Enter ) button on the grip. 4) Turn the front control wheel to access Info . 5) Press the Ente...

74 ■ Sync at all shutter speeds to 1/800s ■ Integral fill-flash ■ SCA 3002 compatible ■ Flash measure capability ■ Rear sync capability Flash 11 The H system meets professional demands for a variety of situa-tions where flash is required. It includes an integral flash primarily intended for fill-flash use...

75 The H2 can be used together with most flash units in manual mode. However, to make use of a TTL automatic function, you must ensure the flash unit is compatible with the SCA 3002 system. Connection is either by the PC socket or by the hot shoe (see warning note below). The viewfinder houses an inte...

76 1) Activate the camera and press the FLASH button once. 2) Turn the front control wheel to set the amount of compensation required: • from +3EV through -3EV (amount dependent on ISO setting) • press Clr ( AF button) to clear the setting quickly if required. 3) Turn the rear control wheel to set: ...

78 ■ Instant film back ■ Converter ■ Extension tubes ■ Rechargeable battery grip ■ Release cord ■ Filters ■ Tripod quick coupling ■ Support strap ■ Grid focusing screen ■ CF adapter ■ Proshade Optional Accessories 12 Optional accessories provide the opportunity to extend the capa-bilities of your sys...

80 ■ Glossary of Terms ■ P and Pv explanatory charts ■ Technical specifications ■ Equipment Care, Service & Guarantee Appendix 13 This section provides an insight into the more technical aspects of the H system as well as some important reference information.

81 Glossary of Terms For the sake of clarity, here are short and simple explanations of several terms, items and features mentioned in the manual that may be unfamil-iar to some. Bar code Some roll film brands have a Bar code which the H2 magazine can recognize and interpret. This automatically trans...

83 True exposure True exposure The effective shutter speed for a central lens shutter is defined as the length of time between the opening and closing when measured at the half height position when expressed in diagram form (see diagram). The fact that it will take some time to open and close the shut...

84 Automatic exposure — P & Pv Mode P Mode Pv Mode Light metering method sensitivity distribution 8 S h u tte r s pe e d 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 A p e rt u re 1 0 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 E V 12 23 22 21 20...

85 Auto-focus, auto-exposure SLR camera with interchangeable magazines, viewfinders and lenses. One piece stainless steel shell. Die-cast aluminium internal structure. Tripod sockets (1/4 and 3/8”) and quick coupling tripod plate for rapid mounting. Hasselblad HC lenses with built-in electronically c...

87 approx. 155 mm 6.1 ins approx. 207 mm (80 mm lens) 8.2 ins approx. 135 mm 5.3 ins Aperture Shutter speed Light metering mode Exposure mode Exposure adjustment (Not printed if value = 0) Flash symbol (If flash is used) Flash exp. adjustment (Not printed if value = 0) Focus mode Frame number Focal ...