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H4D
User Manual
H4D-60
H4D-50 MS
H4D-50
H4D-40
H4D-31
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H4D C O N T E N T S Introduction 4 Lens cap 32 System requirements 8Filters 32 Warnings & restrictions 8 Lens shades 32 Shutter and aperture control 32 1 H4D models 9 Depth-of-field calculation 33 2 General overview – Depth-of-field / visual preview 33 controls and displays 13 Infrared focus settings 33 Button functions 14 Focus assist 33 Display information 15 Manual focus 34 Grip display 16Autofocus 34 Viewfinder display 17Single 35 Sensor unit display 18Continuous 35 Buttons and controls –
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H4D 10 SU – getting started 63Interval 106 Settings check 64Settings 107 White Balance / Grey balance 64 Custom Options 108 Media 66 Image Info 113 Text setting 113 11 Browsing images 67 Date & Time 114 Basic image browsing 68 System status 115 Zooming in and out 68Drive 116 Zooming in for more detail 68 Thumbnail views 69 19 Flash /strobe 117 General 118 12 Preview modes 70 Integral flash 119 Preview modes 71 Flash measure 120 Histogram mode 72 Full-details mode 73 20 Multi shot 121 Battery-sav
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H4D Welcome to Hasselblad ! The sensational Hasselblad H4D builds on and expands the impressive feature set of the much praised H3D camera-line. Developments have raised the bar for medium format photography, placing Hasselblad in first place around the world yet again. Hasselblad cameras, famed for quality and reliability, were chosen to record the lunar missions – there could hardly be better praise than that. Hasselblad con tinues the tradition of building on well proven technologies, r
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H4D H4D features in abundance Two modes of operation and storage • ' T r u e Fo c u s' w i t h ' A PL ' (A b s o l u t e Po s i t i o n L o c k) – p a t en t p en d in g , m a k in g a u t o - The H4D offers a storage choice of either CF cards or a direct com- f o c u s s u b s t a nt i a ll y e a s i e r a n d m o r e a cc u r a te f o r p h oto g r a p hy p r o f e s s i o n a ls . puter hard drive connection. With these two operating and storage options, you a
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H4D Accessories H system accessories include general items such as filters, straps and lens shades etc., as well as specialist items. For instance, the Global Image Locator (GIL) ensures all images captured outside are tagged with GPS coordinates, time and altitude. This data provides the key to a number of future applica- tions involving image archiving and retrieval. One example is the direct mapping of images in Phocus software to the Google Earth application. Then there is the HTS 1.
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H4D Phocus A smooth, reliable and competent digital workflow is crucial in a Impressive new features: working environment. The best medium format digital captures in Hasselblad the world should be handled in a qualified and proficient manner Moiré removal to provide the last links in the chain. Phocus by Hasselblad does Even very high resolution images just that. can exhibit moiré under certain RAW c ircumstances. With the new Phocus, moiré is effectively removed without the • H a s
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H4D 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. To load images stored on th
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H4D 1 H4D models There are five different H4D models to choose from. Apart from performance and results related to the different specifi- cations, there are some very minor differences in handling between the models. However, virtually all the information in this manual applies to all models. When differences do occur, they are marked as such. Photo: Dirk Rees / Hasselblad Masters 9
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H4D This section presents an overview of the technical specifications and the differences between the H4D models. It also highlights any particular information that applies to a particular model. The various H4D models provide a solution for practically all medium-format requirements. All models deliver the same list of advanced features such as True Focus, Ultra Focus etc, regardless of sensor size. Apart from sensor differences, the H4D-50MS model has the addition of the multi-shot feature
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H4D In addition to standard single-shot captures, the H4D-50 MS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS has a multi-shot capture mode that produces the most Sensor size 50 Mpixels (6132 x 8176 pixels) accurate color rendering and resolution available on the market today in the medium format. Sensor dimensions 36.7 x 49.1 mm Pixel size 6.0 μm See special section in this manual concerning the multi-shot capture mode. Image size RAW 3FR: 65 MB. RGB TIFF 8 bit: 150 MB True Focus Yes Shooting mode Single / Mu
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H4D The H4D 40 differs slightly from the other H4D models by TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS featuring very long exposure times of up to 256 seconds. In Sensor size 40.0 Mpixels (7304 x 5478 pixels) addition it provides an ISO range from 100 − 1600. Sensor dimensions 32.9 x 43.8mm Pixel size 6.0 μm Image size RAW 3FR: 50 MB. RGB TIFF 8 bit: 120 MB True Focus Yes Shooting mode Single Shot ISO speed range ISO 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1600 Shutter Speed 256 sec. - 1/800 Color depth 16 bit Color manage
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H4D 2 General overview – controls and displays This section provides an introduction to the control buttons' functions as well as the information provided on the display screens. Photo: Claudio Napolitan / Hasselblad Masters 13
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H4D Button functions − overview 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. Also activates came- Accesses menu. ra from standby mode. Illumination/Battery status button FLASH / (CONTROL LOCK) button Illuminates grip display. Accesses Locks settings to avo
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H4D This overview illustrates the VIEWFINDER INFORMATION Display information functions and features most commonly needed when shoot ing, and how they are distri − overview Metering method buted on the three displays. Aperture setting Shutter speed For example, aperture and shut- Exposure method ter settings appear in both the Capture counter viewfinder and on the grip d isplays in normal mode but Exposure compensation can also appear on the sensor unit display if set to do so. ISO Foc
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H4D Grip display − overview Typical camera grip display. Flash condition indication Focus setting Drive condition (No exposure compensation, (Autofocus setting, (Single setting) n ormal flash synchronisation) single shot mode) Aperture setting Shutter speed setting (f/5.6) (1/400s) Exposure Value display ISO setting (EV 13.8) (100 ISO) Low battery symbol Exposure mode indication Metering method White balance Capture counter indication (Aperture priority setting) (Daylight) (28 shots remaining o
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H4D Viewfinder display − overview Typical viewfinder display. Note the LEDs will only be visible when activated (by the camera or a setting). Exposure method indication Aperture setting Exposure compensation Metering method setting setting reminder symbol (‘aperture priority’ mode) (f/5.6) (Centre weighted) Focus Assist LED True Focus (all models) Flash LED and HCD crop (60 Mpix only) icons appear on right hand side of display when func- tions are activated. Warning triangle Exposure compen
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H4D Sensor unit display overview When shooting, the sensor unit can display the information most often required for a quick settings check. The unit's buttons are used to navigate the main menu and change settings. ISO setting White Storage ISO setting, white balance etc information is b al an c e medium retained when navigating the menu. Button Capture file IAA rating The unit's buttons are used for navigation f un c t io n name and setting changes. The control wheels on the grip can be
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H4D Buttons and controls − details A 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 proce- dure for example, the self timer is activated with this button). F L A S H / ( C ON T R OL L OC K ) b u t t o n / (EXIT) B This is a triple function button. If you pres
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H4D R e a r c o n t r o l w h ee l I The front and rear control wheels are used to make changes in exposure settings, access the various loop sections of the menu for settings as well as navigate the sensor unit’s menu. The effect of the wheels’ direction is customizable. On the rear of the grip, as well as the rear control wheel, there are a further J three control buttons: K True Focus J Activates the True Focus setting. See separate section for explanation of this function . L Format b
