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User Manual
English, version 3.0
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C O N T E N T S Please see the ‘bookmark’ list in the PDF docu- ment for a comprehensive and interactive list General Introduction 5 C o m p u t e r s y s t e m r e q u i r e m e n t s 5 Wa r n i n g s a n d r e s t r i c t i o n s 5 B e f o r e y o u s t a r t 6 General over view 7 P a r t s , c o m p o n e n t s & c o n t r o l p a n e l b u t t o n s 9 S h o o t i n g / i m a g e s t o r a g e m o d e s 12 S e l e c t i n g t h e c u r r e n t m e d i u m 12 U s i n g c o m p a c t f l a
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Congratulations on your new Hasselblad CFV! The 16 Mpix based digital back is custom built to fit the design and functionality of Hasselblad cameras from the V-series with its range of high performance, leaf-shutter based lenses. However, it can also fit onto view cameras using the V-system interface plate for mechanical attachment and flash sync connection to trigger the digital capture for optimum compat- ibility and economy. It provides both cable free and computer tethered options to sui
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Hasselblad 3F RAW files: Hasselblad 3F image raw files carry full sets of metadata, including capture conditions, keywords and copyright, facilitating work with image asset manage- ment solutions. The files also define the colours in the Hasselblad RGB colour space, removing the need for experimenting with different colour profiles to get optimal colours and the need for selective colour corrections. DNG workflow: For customers familiar with Photoshop and the Adobe Camera Raw con- verter, the 3FR f
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General Introduction Computer system requirements Digital files naturally end up on a computer for processing. Image-storage and correction requires a certain minimum standard regarding computer capabilities. Large images will require a high-performance computer with plenty of memory, advanced graphics capabilities and a recent operating system. In most cases, the computer should include a FireWire 800/400 connector, which will enable you to load images directly from the camera or Imagebank
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Before you start Leave protective covers on as much as possible. The CFV, in line with all Hasselblad products, has a robust construction and is capable of withstanding fairly rough treat- ment but nevertheless is a precision instrument and will serve you longer if treated with respect from the beginning. In addition to the CFV itself, a CFV User Manual CD and a FlexColor software CD, the items illustrated below are also included. If anything is missing or seems faulty in any way then you
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General overview The 16 million pixel digital back can produce 16 bit raw files at 33 Mbytes each at a rate of 35 frames per minute. FlexColor then processes these files to produce the quality expected from Hasselblad. In very simple terms, the CFV digital back holds a light sensitive sensor in place at the film plane. The electronic signals from the sensor are then processed and stored as a digital file. As an electronic colour image is made up of three components − red, green and blue wh
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The CFV is an electronic device and consequently attention to power access is vital. When working untethered it is therefore important to plan either battery loading or battery replacement to ensure continued workflow. Likewise, image storage is limited, particularly when using flash cards and appropri- ate steps should also be taken when planning a shoot. External storage is accomplished by FireWire connection to a separate hard disk or a computer. • When attaching and removing the back, pay
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16 11 1 17 2 12 18 3 13 19 4 14 20 5 15 21 6 7 8 22 23 9 10 24 Parts, components & control panel buttons The control panel has an OLED screen that provides a bright, high- The buttons are used for browsing images and navigating the menu contrast view even in bright surroundings and at fairly acute angles. system. Two of the buttons, located at the bottom-right and -left of The panel is the main graphical interface for image checking and set- the screen, are given an on-screen label that chang
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Ready light indicator 6 Navigation button 15 Flashes yellow to indicate that the digital back is performing an A four-way rocker button enabling you to step through preview images and navigate the menu system. To use operation (such as saving a new capture) and is not available for new commands. Flashes green when the back is ready. it, press the side of the button that cor
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As with all digital products, it is essential that you maintain a constant check on battery condition and preferably have a fully-charged reserve battery with you at all times when not tethered to a computer. CAUTION If you remove the digital back, be very careful not to touch or scratch the CCD/filter surface while it is exposed. Always attach the protective cover for transportation or storage. Powering the digital back The CFV requires power either from the battery (7.2V Sony InfoLithi
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Shooting/image storage modes The CFV can store captured images in three ways: 1. Untethered / Compact flash card mode In this mode the CFV acts independently of other connections. Images are stored on the internal, removable compact-flash card. • The main advantage with this mode is the freedom of cables and extra equip- ment. • The main disadvantages with this mode in the field are the battery power capacity and the size of the card’s holding capacity. Please note that the recommended types
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Using compact flash memory cards When shooting to a compact-flash card, the CFV is completely self-contained. No additional wires or connectors need to be at- tached. The CFV is shipped with a 1GB compact-flash card, which is able to hold over 45 shots. Lossless compression is applied to the images, so the actual size of each capture can vary, thereby affecting the total number of shots you can fit on the card. You can purchase additional, possibly larger-capacity, cards and change them as eac
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To use an Imagebank with the CFV, simply assemble it as described in its manual and connect the two with a standard FireWire 800 (IEEE 1394b) cable. See the Imagebank manual for complete details. To remove the Imagebank, simply disconnect the FireWire cable. The back will then revert to saving and browsing images on the internal flash card (if available). Tethered to a computer Even if you never shoot while connected, you will probably connect the camera to your computer each time you want t
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General Overview General Using the menu on the CFV is very similar to using a menu on a cell phone or similar. When you enter the menu (by pressing the MENU / button) you will be see an initial list: ISO White Bal. Media Browse Storage Settings The first four items are immediately accessible for changes, indicated by the appearance of a plus and minus sign in the highlight frame meaning the settings can be altered by the Zoom in / Zoom out buttons. Storage and Settings are more detailed and t
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Introductory overview of menu access, navigation and settings choice. The menu is structured in a manner similar to cell phones and similar 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. The OK (Approve) button or SELECTION (Zoom-in/Zoom- out) buttons are then used to confirm choice. After pressing the MENU button, the main menu list appears. The blue frame highlights where
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In this manual you will see the following kind of description regarding settings changes (as opposed to general viewing and 1 2 browsing etc). The method is the same for all changes, some stages taking a little longer than others and being a little more involved. The following is an example of a setting change : Setting the menu language The menu is available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese and Chinese. To choose any of the above languages, proceed as follows: 3 4 1.
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Storage overview – Working with media and batches General With a new CF card (or a newly formatted CF card) inserted or with an Imagebank, a new folder (called a batch) is created automatically after the first image has been captured. More batches can be created whenever you choose and named for easier sorting. You should name them straight away though as they can only be changed later on (if required) when they have been transfered. Organizing your work with batches Batches help you to org
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Medium-type icon (Compact Flash) Medium name Number of green, yellow and red shot s currently stored on the medium The MEDIA list. In this example a CF card and a 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. This is the Current Medium Medium capacity in bytes and shots in the batch Medium-type icon (FireWire disk) Batch name Date the batch was created N
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To select the current medium and batch using the browse con- trols: 1 2 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: • Single-image preview • Four-thumbnail view • Nine-thumbnail view • Batch list • Media list 3 4 2. The screen now shows a list of media devices currently con- nected to the digital back. Often, there is only one. Each med
