CFV 50c USER MANUAL v4
CFV 50c Welcome to Hasselblad 2
CFV 50c C O N T E N T S INTRODUC TION 4 File Storage 20 Computer system requirements Warnings and restric tions Firmware updates Work f low Before you star t Hasselblad Capture Files Capture destination Phocus 5 5 5 7 6 7 7 8 Storage Folder Delete Format 21 21 21 22 Settings 29 Getting Started But tons, Par ts & Components Bat ter y Powering the CFV-50c On/O f f but ton CF Cards Navigating the Menu 9 10 11 11 11 12 13 Over view of Menu Menu 14 15 Initial Settings 17 ISO set ting White Ba
CFV 50c Insert photo: © Frank Meyl - Hasselblad Master 2012 The CFV-50c is the ultimate choice for those who want to extract the optimum from Hasselbad V series cameras and lenses when when working digitally. This exceptional product uses the latest of everything in the world of digital backs regarding materials and firmware. Build quality is of course Hasselblad which is legendary. Being a Hasselblad product means it is versatile and the a folder for amazing quality.
CFV 50c COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Final image-storage and correction requires a certain minimum standard regarding computer capabilities. Large image files require a high-performance computer with plenty of memory, advanced graphics capabilities and a recent operating system. In most cases, you will want your computer to include a FireWire 800/400 connector, which will enable you to load images directly from the camera.
CFV 50c BEFORE YOU START Please see below for items included with delivery. Please ensure that all the items noted on the accompanying packing information have been supplied and are correct. If anything is missing or seems faulty in any way then you should contact your Hasselblad dealer immediately. Please keep purchase details and the warranty in a safe place. Become familiar with the various parts and components.
CFV 50c HASSELBLAD CAPTURE FILES, PHOCUS & ADOBE/APPLE SOFTWARE WORKFLOWS PSD 3FR .fff JPEG .jpeg TIFF JPEG DNG .nef .cr2 .mos .dng .tiff .jpeg etc. etc. The CFV-50c captures files and stores them as Hasselblad RAW format files or Hasselblad RAW + JPEG formats simultaneously. Lossless compression is applied so the actual size of each capture can vary. Hasselblad RAW files are initially stored in the 3FR format which is a proprietary Hasselblad format for the temporary storage of captures.
CFV 50c PHOCUS Phocus is the capture processing and file management application aimed primarily at Hasselblad 3F file handling. Phocus Mobile offers remote viewing and control when shooting tethered while Phocus Quick offers a very rapid and simplified file processing capability. Phocus allows the extraction of the most detailed files from the world’s most advanced cameras to your desktop in a professional and efficient manner.
CFV 50c GETTING STARTED Photo: Bryn Griffiths © / Hasselblad Masters 9
CFV 50c BUTTONS, PARTS & COMPONENTS 1 MENU / (EXIT) button Opens and closes the menu system. Also used for various other tasks (EXIT button, for example) as you issue commands navigating the menu system. 2 P button Assignable button to access a specific function. Setting is made via Custom Options. 3 Navigation button A four-way rocker button enabling you to browse images as well as navigate the menu system.
CFV 50c ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE CFV-50C A When both attaching and removing the protective cover as well as attaching and removing the CFV-50c to the camera, slide the locking button A. Avoid trying to just ‘snap’ the CFV50c or protective cover into place without using the button. POWERING THE CFV-50C A The CFV-50c requires power either from the battery (7.2V Sony InfoLithium L type − NP-F550 for example) or from a computer via a FireWire cable. To attach a battery: 1.
CFV 50c INSERTING A CF CARD 1. Open the CF card slot cover by inserting a thumb in the recess and then sliding it to the left. 2. Behind the cover, you will see a slot for the card (A) and a release button (B) below the slot. 3. Hold the compact-flash card so that the connector holes face into the slot and you can read the brand label when you are behind the camera. Gently press the card into the slot. If you encounter resistance, it might be because you are holding the card backwards or upside down.
CFV 50c NAVIGATING THE MENU Photo: Bryn Griffiths © / Hasselblad Masters 13
CFV 50c BASIC OVERVIEW OF MENU & SCREENS The menu is structured in a manner similar to very many digitally controlled personal devices and should be familiar to most. Once the menu is accessed, navigation, selection and confirmation are made by the various buttons beneath the display. The first screen presents the main divisions: ISO, White balance and Quality – for rapid access while working – followed by Storage, Settings and About.
CFV 50c BASIC DESCRIPTION OF MENU ITEMS By using the buttons on the control panel you can navigate down through the various levels in the menu. Below is an overview of the setting options available. ISO Sets the light sensitivity. of the sensor. White Balance Sets the colour temperature to match the light source. Exposure Time Sets the appropriate setting to match the selected lens shutter speed/exposure time. Quality Allows option of RAW only or RAW + JPEG per capture.
CFV 50c OVERVIEW OF NAVIGATING MENU AND SETTINGS. Navigating the menu and accessing the settings on the CFV-50c are achieved by pressing the appropriate buttons surrounding the display. Note that some of the buttons are modal and so have dual functions which is indicated by the designation that appears closest to that particular button when navigating. For example, the MENU button also acts as a SAVE or EXIT button according to dialogue requests.
CFV 50c INITIAL SETTINGS Photo: Paul Gisbrecht © / Hasselblad Masters 17
CFV 50c MENU – INITIAL SETTINGS ISO SETTINGS MENU > ISO 1. 2. 3. 4. Press MENU. Navigate to ISO. Press the ZOOM button to step through the available settings. Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT (MENU button). ISO can also be set on the CFV-50c when tethered, via Phocus. WHITE BALANCE SETTING – PRESETS: MENU > WHITE BALANCE There are six ‘White Balance’ presets plus two manual methods of white balance setting to choose from. 1. Press MENU. 2. Navigate to White Balance. 3.
CFV 50c WHITE BALANCE SETTING BY USING A ‘GREY CARD’: • Make the first shot a grey card/Qp card close-up and then make the adjustment in Phocus for the session. There are two ways to make manual white/grey balance settings using a ‘Grey card’ or ‘Qp card’ (supplied). If colour accuracy is not critical, you can use any neutrally coloured area or surface that you judge to be close to a mid-grey value (concrete, overcast sky, or even white paper, for example).
CFV 50c FILE STORAGE Photo: Martin Schubert © / Hasselblad Masters 20
CFV 50c STORAGE Storage includes three entries: Create new folder, Delete and Format. ‘CURRENT’ FOLDER SELECTION You can re-direct new captures to a selected folder for storage instead of the latest folder created. 1. Enter Browse mode 2. Zoom out (use the ZOOM out button ) to reach the Folder View. 3. Navigate to the desired folder (use the Navigator and zoom in) and return to the Standard Preview. 4.
CFV 50c FORMAT The camera is only able to read and write to storage media that have been formatted correctly. New cards sometimes have no formatting, or you might want to convert a card that is currently using a format that the camera cannot read. In either case, you must reformat the CF card. MENU > STORAGE > FORMAT 1. Press MENU. 2. Navigate to Storage. 3. Navigate to Format. 4. Navigate to Format dialogue. 5. Confirm by pressing OK (Display button).
CFV 50c SETTINGS Photo: Bryn Griffiths © / Hasselblad Masters 23
CFV 50c SETTINGS SETTINGS > USER INTERFACE LANGUAGE MENU > SETTINGS > USER INTERFACE > LANGUAGE Language choice is retained but can be changed at any time. Choose between: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Korean. 1. 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. Press MENU. Navigate to Settings. Navigate to User Interface. Navigate to Language. Press the ZOOM button to step through options. Save the chosen selection by pressing EXIT (MENU button).
CFV 50c DISPLAY MENU > SETTINGS > USER INTERFACE > DISPLAY This setting controls the level of Contrast and Brightness (both on a scale of 1-10) on the display. Usually, you should leave this set to the default level of 5; however in some viewing environments and/or with some types of images you may wish to increase or decrease this value.
CFV 50c • Power Off: MENU > SETTINGS > CUSTOM OPTIONS > POWER OFF Sets the amount of elapsed time before the back turns itself off completely requiring a restart. OPTIONS: 30 min, 60 min, Never • Mark overexposure MENU > SETTINGS > CUSTOM OPTIONS > MARK OVEREXP.: Though a histogram shows you when some of your pixels are overexposed, it does not tell you which ones. In a shot with many bright areas, it can be hard to know whether the key parts of your image are just bright or completely overexposed.
CFV 50c • Animation 5. Press the ZOOM button to MENU > SETTINGS > CUSTOM OPTIONS > ANIMATION select. Animation selects the behaviour of previews on the display 6. Save the chosen selection when browsing and zooming. by pressing EXIT (MENU 1. Press MENU. button). 2. Navigate to Settings 3. Navigate to Custom Options. 4. Navigate to Animations. SETTINGS > CAMERA MENU > SETTINGS > CAMERA Selects the particular camera in use to ensure the correct exposure synchronisation.
CFV 50c ABOUT MENU > ABOUT The About box displays which firmware version is present so you can see if you have the l atest (which can be downloaded from the Hasselblad website). The s erial number is also displayed in case Hasselblad Support need to know it for any eventual problem solving. 1. Press MENU. 2. Navigate to About.
CFV 50c PREVIEWS, BROWSING & LIVE VIEW Photo: Dmitry Ageev © / Hasselblad Masters 29
CFV 50c PREVIEW MODES Use the Display button to cycle through the available pre- Two additional screens also available, accessible from the Histogram preview by pressing the up and down arrows on view modes which are: the navigation button. • Standard preview: • Combined Histogram: Shows a preview image surrounded by a display of a few important settings. Note that the information covers some Shows a preview image overlaid with a histogram displaying the three components: red blue and green.
CFV 50c HISTOGRAM TYPES There are three types of histogram representation available: Histogram and Full details, Combined histogram and Histogram mode. Histogram and Full details Combined Histogram Histogram mode In Histogram and Full details mode, you can read a list of camera settings, plus see the h istogram and, in the background, a darkened preview of the image. The setting details are stored with the capture file, so you can also refer to them in Phocus and other applications.
CFV 50c ZOOMING IN AND OUT There are four views in Browse mode. Zoom in by using the Zoom in (+) / out (-) button. Zoomed View is reached by zooming in from the Standard View. When zoomed in, you can select the area of interest by using the navigation button. A smaller inserted overview of the capture at 100% displays the position of the enlarged area with a blue frame. While zoomed in, navigate the blue frame (with the navigator button)to view other areas of interest for checking.
CFV 50c LIVE VIEW Live View This feature is useful for accurate focusing, composition, checking depth of field etc. It is activated by the P button. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Firstly, program the P button to ‘Live View’. Tip: for a short-cut to program the P Button, press ‘MENU’ and next the P Button. Set the camera to ‘B mode’ and attach a lockable cable release. Note: 500 C/M and older have a lever that can keep the shutter release depressed. Activate the ‘B mode’ Press the chosen P button.
CFV 50c CAMERA CONNECTIVITY Photo: Bara Prasilova © / Hasselblad Masters 34
CFV 50c Connectivity diagram This diagram illustrates the situation regarding V System cameras and the connection requirements according to model. All cables illustrated here are supplied. 500 C/CM 501 C/CM 503 CX/CXi/CW SWC/M 903 SWC 905 SWC Cable free operation + Battery Adapter (3054668) required for portable use. Optional accessory. Some limitations regarding image quality apply in some instances. See user manual for details.
CFV 50c SETTINGS > CAMERA CFV-50C AND HASSELBLAD V SERIES CAMERAS The various models in the Hasselblad V series have various capture sequence requirements depending on the situation. These can involve just a setting or a combination of setting and cable attachment. For example a 503CW only needs a setting but additionally needs a cable if a Winder CW is fitted and exposure via Phocus is desired. Eight Hasselblad V models are listed plus the option of view/large format camera attachment.
CFV 50c ELX For use with 500EL/ELM and 500/553ELX models: Exposure Cable EL • Make an ELX setting. • The Exposure Cable EL (supplied) should be connected. • Rapid sequence shots are not possible. • Use a Battery Adapter (optional accessory 3054668) to provide the necesssary extension beyond the motor housing of the EL models for battery attachment. It is attached to the CFV-50c in the same manner as a battery, and the battery itself is then attached to the adapter as in the illustration.
CFV 50c View / Large Format cameras For optimum use, the CFV-50c can also be used with view cameras (with the appropriate Hasselblad V adapter and cables). The exposure time set on the unit sets the maximum length of exposure. The default setting is 1/8 sec and this is the setting that can be kept for all exposures from 1/8 sec through 1/2000sec. However, this setting should be changed in accordance with the time required if it exceeds 1/8 sec. Times up to 34 minutes can be set.
CFV 50c FLASH / STROBE Photo: Joseph Goh © / Hasselblad Masters 39
CFV 50c TETHERED / studio / computer STUDIO FLASH/STROBE tethered Standard flash / strobe sync cable Flash / strobe connection for CFV-50c digital backs. Please note the different ways of connecting the various camera body / CFV-50c / flash /computer combinations. In particular, notice the importance of the correct connections when using a FireWire link directly to a desktop computer in combination with studio flash /strobe.
CFV 50c FLASH / STROBE Various configurations of cables are needed to match the requirements of various CFV-50c / Hasselblad body combinations. In addition, some modification might be required for certain camera bodies. Neither of these points however are directly related to CFV-50c use but rather to general flash use. See the chart on the following page for details. 503CWD or 503CW+CFV-50c combination A 503CWD or 503CW+CFV-50c combination offers TTL flash control with some slight adjustments.
CFV 50c APPENDIX Photo: Hengki Koentjoro © / Hasselblad Masters 42
CFV 50c CLEANING THE SENSOR FILTER If you see dark or colored spots or lines in your images, then you may need to clean the outer surface of the CFV-50c’s infrared (IR) filter.
CFV 50c CHANGING UNKNOWN LANGUAGE SETTING MENU > SETTINGS > USER INTERFACE > LANGUAGE If the CFV-50c has been set to a language you don’t understand (on a rented back, for example), you can navigate to your preferred language by following the actions and appearance in the illustrations here. 1. Press MENU. 2. Navigate to Settings 1 (the fifth menu entry from the top). 3. Navigate to User Interface 2 (the first menu entry). 4. Navigate to Language 3 (the first menu entry). 5.
CFV 50c TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS — CFV-50c Sensor type CMOS, 50 Mpixels (8272 × 6200 pixels) Sensor dimensions 43.8 × 32.9 mm Pixel size 5.3 × 5.3 µm Image size RAW 3FR capture 65 MB on average.
CFV 50c EQUIPMENT CARE & SERVICE EQUIPMENT CARE CAUTION Hasselblad equipment is designed to withstand the rigors of professional use in most environments. To avoid the possibility of damage however, it should be protected from harsh conditions and in particular avoid oil fumes, steam, humid conditions and dust. • Keep all equipment and accessories out of the reach of small children. Extremes of temperature: High temperatures can have an adverse effect equipment.
CFV 50c ALPHABETICAL INDEX CFV-50c About 28 Hasselblad capture f iles Appendix 42 Image orientation Aspec t ratio 26 Initial settings 17 Batter y life & batter y warning 43 ISO setting 18 Batter y 11 Language 24, 4 4 Browsing 29 Live View 33 Buttons, par ts & components 10 Mark overexposure 26 Camera connec tivit y 34 Menu 15 Capture destination 7 7 26 Navigating the menu 13 CF Cards 12 On/Of f button 11 Cleaning 43 P Button 25 Computer system requirements 5 Ph
CFV 50c The information in this manual is furnished for informational use only, is subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by Victor Hasselblad AB. The text in this manual cannot be reprinted or reused without the express permission of Victor Hasselblad AB. The images in this manual cannot be reprinted or reused without the express permission of the photographers who took them. All text in this manual : © Victor Hasselblad AB.
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