Hasselblad H1D USER MANUAL (V1) 1
Hasselblad H1D C O N T E N T S Introduction 1. Quick Start Guide 4 13 2. Function Control & Display 21 3. Camera Body 69 4. Viewfinder 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. Optional Accessories 157 12.
Hasselblad H1D Change up button 87 Light Metering & Exposure Control 99 Profiles 120 Change down button 88 Metering method 102 Making a profile 121 Function selector 88 Exposure method 103 Changing a profile name 122 Film plane index 88 Manual exposure mode 104 Darkslide indicator 88 Automatic exposure mode 105 Advanced Features 124 128 Darkslide key 89 AE- L button 106 Self Timer Film tab holder 89 Exposure compensation 109 Bracketing Film holder key 89 123 Interval
Hasselblad H1D Congratulations! You have in your possession the result of the most intensive technical development programme ever undertaken by Hasselblad, the most prestigious medium-format camera manufacturer in the world. It reflects an unprecedented wealth of knowledge and experience tightly interwoven with the latest technological developments that combined to produce an unrivalled world-class creative tool for the discerning photographer.
Hasselblad H1D steel and aluminium for no-nonsense professional use and durability. Silicon chip control for basic practical support as well as sophisticated facilities to span all demands. A digital capture facility that is in the forefront to easily match the demands of most professional photographers working in the medium format. A system to trust and build on, that will develop and grow in pace with tomorrow’s discoveries. The list of features is long, varied and comprehensive.
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 produce images you are proud of. Some of these will remain as a documentation of the history of our world, perhaps even beyond. That’s how it is with Hasselblad.
Hasselblad H1D The rest of the user manual is intended to be the standard bookshelf reference manual. In it you will find full user descriptions, LCD charts, specifications, etc. There is a glossary of terms at the end of the manual if some words or terms are unfamiliar. Take your time to learn the intricacies and potentials of the H1D. Go at your own pace and explore the possibilities when you feel ready for the next step.
Hasselblad H1D What’s in the box Please ensure that all the items noted on the accompanying packing information 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 details. Familiarise yourself with the various parts and components. Leave protective covers on as much as possible and avoid touching glass surfaces and inserting fingers into the camera body.
Hasselblad H1D The following is included with a brand new H1D: • H1D camera body complete with sensor unit • Viewfinder HV90X • HC 2.
Hasselblad H1D 1. Flash unit hot-shoe 2. Rubber eyecup 3. Exposure mode and metering method selector button 4. Exposure compensation button 1. 2. 3. 4. 20. 5. 6. 5. Eyepiece adjustment dial 6. Grip LCD 7. Rear control wheel 8. User button 19. 21. 22. 23. 24. 7. 25. 8. 9. 10. 9. Camera control buttons 11. 10. Support strap lug 12. 13. 14. 26. 15. 16. 17. 27. 11. Front control wheel 12. Shutter release button 13. Battery holder button 14. Release cord socket 15. Sensor unit socket 18.
Hasselblad H1D 28. 30. Viewfinder attachment hook 16. Stop down button 29. 17. Battery holder retaining lever 30. 18. Battery holder 31. 19. Flash unit 32. 33. 39. 33. Flash PC socket 34. 40. 34. Camera strap lug 20. Viewfinder screen 21. Focus assist light 38. 32. Magazine release button 22. Mirror 41. 23. Distance and depth-offield scales 42. 24. Focusing ring 35. 37. Quick coupling tripod plate 38. Sensor unit 39. Sensor unit LCD 26. Filter screw thread 40. OK button 27.
Hasselblad H1D 44. Standard L-size battery 45. FireWire socket 46. External power supply socket 44 47. Link connector 48. Status indicator 49.
Hasselblad H1D 1 Quick Start 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 manual for the relevant illustrations that accompany this description. Please refer to the relevant chapters and sections further in this manual for in-depth descriptions of features and procedures.
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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. 6. Remove the lens shade by turning it clockwise. 7. Remove the rear lens cap by unscrewing it in a counter-clockwise direction. 8. Attach the lens to the camera body by firstly aligning the red index on the lens mount with the red index on the camera mount.
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Hasselblad H1D 15. Attach a fully-charged battery to the Image Bank by placing it in the central depression and then pushing it towards the electrical contacts until it clicks into place. 16. Take one end of the Link Cable and attach it to the socket on the Image Bank. Rotate the connector a little until the pins find the correct position, then push the connector into place. 17. Attach the other end of the cable to the socket on the sensor unit of the camera in the same manner. 18.
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 automatically enters STANDBY mode to reduce battery consumption and this is confirmed by the appearance of the ‘Turn on Image Bank’ message on the grip LCD. 24. Release the cable from the camera and Image Bank by pulling straight out on the connector collars.
Hasselblad H1D Attempt a half-press with the shutter release button with the camera set at autofocus too see how the lens focuses and the light metering reacts. Notice that the lens barrel does not revolve in autofocus but you can immediately change the focus manually and immediately revert to autofocus again by using a half-press again.
Hasselblad H1D 2 Function Control & Display LCD and LED displays on camera and viewfinder Pixel based display Upgradeable software Rapidly accessible menu Interactive display Customizable functions 21
Hasselblad H1D All functions and settings on the H1D are accessed and altered by the readily accessible control buttons and wheels on and around the grip and on the sensor unit. The information on the LCDs is in menu format and has a great deal in common with those found in modern computers, cell phones, etc. It is pixel based and therefore has a greater capacity to produce user-friendly symbols.
Hasselblad H1D 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. A full description can be found further on in this chapter. Shutter release button MENU button Activates camera and releases shutter Accesses menu. CONTROL LOCK / FLASH button Illumination button Lock settings to avoid inadvertant change. Also accesses flash settings. Illuminates grip LCD.
Hasselblad H1D M.UP button AE-L button Raises and lowers mirror. Locks light reading made in both automatic and manual exposure modes. Remote release cord port Eyesight correction adjustment wheel Personal eyesight adjustment facility. Film wind-off button EV correction adjustment button Winds off film before film is finished. Produces EV compensation. STOP DOWN button USER button EXP button Stops down aperture to current setting.
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) Shutter speed setting ( 1/20s ) Aperture setting (f/5.6) Film speed rating (160 ISO /ASA) Exposure Value display (EV 9.
Hasselblad H1D Typical camera grip display when changing settings. Command indication The upper row on the screens describes commands (which change according to the setting). The button immediately above each command effects the change. So in this case, for example, you would press the FLASH button to ‘exit’ from the screen. Settings symbols Symbolize the options available when settings are changed. The active symbol is depicted by a drop shadow.
Hasselblad H1D Typical viewfinder display. Note the LEDs will only be visible when activated (by the camera or a setting). (The information in brackets describes this particular example). Exposure method setting (‘aperture priority’ mode) Aperture setting ( f/4.8) Exposure compensation setting reminder symbol Metering method setting (average) Flash LED Warning triangle LED Exposure compensation setting (+0.7 EV) Shutter speed setting (0.
Hasselblad H1D Some examples of various viewfinder LCD screens visible with standard settings and when specific control buttons are pressed .
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 navigate through the menus.
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 being set. On : activates the particular function being set. Sel. : Select - selects the character marked when imprinting text and profile name. ESC : Escape - terminates an action and returns to the standard screen.
Hasselblad H1D Symbols used in the charts � � 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) ����� ���� Choose Save (by pressing DRIVE button on grip) e new setting will be saved and chosen action can be carried out. Setting will be retained until changed.
Hasselblad H1D General overview of camera menu Standard Screen Bracketing settings Self timer settings 1 Self Timer Self timer settings Bracketing settings Bracketing settings Self timer settings Bracketing 2 Interval settings Interval 3 Interval settings 5 4.2 ISO settings Digital 4.1 Imprint Settings 4 Customs options White balance setting Date & Time 4.3 Info 4.
Hasselblad H1D Standby time EV increment User button function AE-L button function Stop down button function M-Up button function Control wheel direction Flash ready exposure lock Magazine exposure lock Lens exposure lock Out of range exp lock True exposure Spot mode Focus aid in MF AF Assist light Rear wheel quick adjust Contol lock Film wind on Beeper Show histogram Interval & Self Timer AE-lock / quick adjust Show EV Show ISO Bracket param in manual Imprint Type 4.2.1 Imp.
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 button as well as the shutter release button. 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.
Hasselblad H1D 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 the chosen exposure procedure will begin, as relevant. For example, the self timer is activated with this button) A CONTROL LOCK / FLASH button / (EXIT) B is is a triple function button.
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 Accesses the first level of the menu for settings changes. G Illumination button F G Press to illuminate the LCD. Remains active until camera enters standby mode. H ON.
Hasselblad H1D 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 K L 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 new reading. Can be designated another function in Custom options. See section on the AE-L button for full details.
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 N O M Press this button to raise the mirror and press again to lower it (toggle function). A quick double press of the button (two within a half second) will immediately access the ‘Self timer’ function.
Hasselblad H1D There are also two control buttons on the viewfinder, as well as the eyesight correction adjustment 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 adjustment button Q Press this button to access the EV compensation screen. Settings are made with either the front or rear control wheels. An EV correction symbol appears on the grip and viewfinder LCD as confirmation.
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Hasselblad H1D 3 Sensor unit & Image Bank 22 million pixels Up to 850 images at full resolution 41
Hasselblad H1D The H1D can be used untethered or tethered. ‘Untethered’ means that the camera is connected only to its Image Bank which acts as an image storage facility and power supplier to the sensor unit ( the camera body, viewfinder and lenses take their power requirements from the batteries in the grip). ‘Tethered’ means that the combined camera and Image Bank are connected to a computer. The Image Bank then controls the communication between the sensor unit and the computer as well.
Hasselblad H1D zoom 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 socket Attachment socket for link cable to provide connection to the Image Bank.
Hasselblad H1D Control panel When using the H1D untethered some features are controlled from the control panel on the sensor A B C D K J E I H G F 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 until the Image Bank is full. B Image preview: generated within 2 secs.
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 to each new shot is based on the setting of the Batch parameter. K Image Info: shows info (items A andC) for the image currently previewed. From the Setup menu you can select whether or not to display the info.
Hasselblad H1D 2 2. In the pop-up menu use Browse/Scroll button to highlight the Setup item, then press OK button to enter. 3 3. Now scroll and highlight the Display... item and press OK to enter. 4. Highlight Show Histogram. Press OK. 4 5 5. The histogram for the current image will be displayed on the lower edge of the image on the LCD.
Hasselblad H1D 6 7 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 image to signify this. 7. Use Browse/Scroll button to browse through the images currently stored in the Image Bank. Press OK button to select the picture you want to display. 8 8.
Hasselblad H1D 2 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 MENU button. 2. (Zoom level 1) 3 3. (Zoom level 2) 4. (Zoom level 3) 4 Browse options 1 2 When in ‘Browse’ mode you are able to specify the images you want to browse through and how to display them: 1.
Hasselblad H1D 3 4 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), Info, and Histogram. Select Info and press OK button. 4. The Info window shows the name, capture date and time, and the various device settings used for the current image. 5 5.
Hasselblad H1D 2 2. Use Browse/Scroll button to highlight either Yes (to delete) or No (to cancel) then press OK button to confirm. 3. Alternatively press OK button to enter ‘Browse’ mode, use Browse/Scroll button to find the image you want to delete and press MENU button. In the menu highlight Delete... and press OK button. 3 4 5 4. Use Browse/Scroll button to highlight either Yes (to delete) or No (to cancel) then press OK button to confirm. 5.
Hasselblad H1D 7 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. 2. 3. 4. Press the MENU button on the grip. Turn the front control wheel until the Digital (screen 5) appears. Press ENTER (DRIVE button on the grip). Turn the front control wheel to access the options, that are: ISO setting and White balance 5.
Hasselblad H1D Changing settings on the sensor unit e menu holds all the parameters for setting up the sensor unit To 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 make scrolling quicker. To enter an item highlight it and press OK button. A check mark indicates the current setting. Use Browse/Scroll button to highlight new setting and press OK button to confirm.
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 camera back.
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 on or off. When using the Delay... function the light is set to automatically turn off aer a certain time of inactivity.
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 accompanied by a low key error sound: ‘Image transfer error’ An error has occurred between the camera and Image Bank. Please check the link cable and connectors for proper functionality.
Hasselblad H1D The Image Bank General e Image Bank controls the communication between the camera and a computer and supplies 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 viewing and processing in FlexColor. During untethered operation, the H1D is powered by its own batteries in the grip and the Image Bank is powered by a standard lithium ion battery (see Technical Specifications).
Hasselblad H1D A 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 on the camera. E. Status indicator: indicates that power is supplied to the unit. e color indicates the current status of the Image Bank: Red = Error, Yellow = Busy, and Green = Ready.
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. Battery operation e Image Bank with a battery mounted in ‘OFF’ mode will switch to ‘ON’ mode when connected to the computer using the FireWire cable. When cable is unplugged the Image Bank switches to ‘OFF’ again.
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. Contents window MAC or PC Transferring images All shots saved to the Image Bank’s hard disk must be transferred to a computer for viewing, selecting and processing.
Hasselblad H1D The Contents window e Contents window displays the following: Exposure mode Transferred mark Get Info Delete… Show Load… Update Approve Sort by Image name Selected image Size Approval checkmark Images Free Displays a basic image file information window for each of the selected shots. Deletes the currently selected shot(s) from the Image Bank’shard disk. Shows the image in FlexColor’s preview window and a transfer of the selected image to your thumbnails folder will start.
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 from the Search field and type Return.
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 thumbnails window. Show single image Select a single image in the Contents window and click the Show button. Immediately the image will be shown in FlexColor’s preview window and a transfer of the selected image to your thumbnails folder will start.
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 computer. Tethered use (connected to a computer) e basic hardware requirements for the PC or Macintosh system used in connection with an H1D are as follows: • Screen resolution of 800 x 600 pixels with true colors (24-bits).
Hasselblad H1D In the studio MAC FlexColor or PC 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 to the Image Bank, it will be necessary to mount the battery as well or to connect an external power supply unit- see ‘Technical Specifications’ for details. 3.
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 for synchronizing flash and exposure. 4. For convenience, you can attach the Image Bank to your belt or pocket using the belt clip on the rear of the device. 5.
Hasselblad H1D ! ! Protect your camera and Image Bank from impact. Keep the original shipping boxes for storage. Cleaning the infrared filter 1 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 careful use of compressed air will be adequate, but sometimes small particles will get stuck to the surface of the IR filter, requiring for a more thorough cleaning, involving either fluid or wipes.
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 your shot after you have cleaned the outside of the infrared filter, then you may have dust on either on the back side of the IR filter or on the CCD itself. This can only be removed at the Hasselblad factory.
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 the camera back to the camera and making a shot. If further cleaning is needed, repeat cleaning procedure. Cleaning with an e-wipe E-wipes are individually packed wet tissues. 1. Tear at the notch to break seal. 2.
Hasselblad H1D 3 Camera Body 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 69
Hasselblad H1D The HI camera body is a robust construction of cast aluminium with a stainless steel shell for extreme durability. The workings of the camera are controlled by silicon chips that provide tremendous opportunities for sophisticated operation.
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 actions. ere is no mechanical reserve facility so it is advisable to always have a spare set of batteries or exchange set if using a rechargeable battery pack.
Hasselblad H1D the locked position. Holding the battery holder flat against the grip and aligning the two upper lugs with the slot in the grip, slide it back into position as far as it will go. Swing back the battery holder retaining lever as far as it will go into the locked position. Battery life is dependent on a number of variable factors and therefore cannot be exactly predicted, though the throughput of up to 2,500 exposures should be expected.
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 screen becomes particularly soiled. Remember that particles or greasy marks on the screen might impair the viewfinder image but have no effect whatsoever on the recorded image.
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Hasselblad H1D 4 Viewfinder 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 75
Hasselblad H1D A B C D E F The 90° viewfinder provides a laterally corrected 100% image at eyeline 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 Spherical Acute-Matte D focusing screens (located in the camera body) are interchangeable to suit preference, each of them naturally indicating the spot light metering area for accuracy in exposure estimation.
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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 viewing or not. Personal eyepiece adjustments can be carried out by pointing the camera at the sky or similar smoothly toned area.
Hasselblad H1D 5 Lenses 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 mode Shutter speeds 18 hours to 1/800 sec Reversed lens shade serves as protection Automatic detection of extension rings and converters 79
Hasselblad H1D 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, pleasant looking boké (the visual quality of the out-of-focus areas of the image).
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 rotating the lens counter-clockwise until it stops and li it out. Replace protective caps on the lens immediately and on the camera body if necessary.
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 aperture are electronically controlled and are adjusted by the control wheels on the grip. ere are no separate manual setting rings on the lenses or camera body.
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 depressing the STOP DOWN button while viewing the image on the viewfinder screen. Infrared focus settings As infrared rays form an image at a different plane to that formed by visible light, the normal focus settings do not apply.
Hasselblad H1D Focus setting too far beyond the chosen distance Focus setting too close for chosen distance Focus setting correct for chosen distance 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 arrowhead alone appears it means the focus setting is too close. Focus is correct when both arrowheads appear together.
Hasselblad H1D 6 Film Magazine (optional accessory) 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 85
Hasselblad H1D A B C D E F G H I J K 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.
Hasselblad H1D G. Darkslide indicator H. Darkslide key I. Film tab holder J. Film holder key K. 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’ buttons. Any settings are automatically saved. At very low temperatures the LCD will require a few seconds to display new settings.
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 pressing of the selector button will successively access all functions in turn. Aer a time-out of five seconds of non-activity, the display returns to the standard screen.
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 counter-clockwise 360° (towards the open symbol) to withdraw it and clockwise 360° (towards the closed symbol) to replace it. ! The darkslide can only be withdrawn when the magazine is attached to the camera.
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 its power requirements from the camera batteries. e magazine battery will normally be effective for 1-2 years depending on use (off camera illumination, for example). When the battery is in a very low condition, (approx.
Hasselblad H1D insert the battery incorrectly, the film magazine will not be damaged though it will not function. 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 cause corrosion. Aer battery replacement, the magazine’s parameters return to the default settings (Barcode, 120, Data-on, Count up).
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. However, if the film holder is quickly re-inserted, the film will automatically be advanced by three frames to position fresh unexposed film.
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 the unlocked position. 2) Press the button until a figure (or barcode symbol) appears together with ISO. 3) Press either the or the button to reach the required setting. 4) The new setting will be saved automatically after a time out of five seconds.
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 Manual film speed setting. 220 film length setting. C Data imprinting can be activated or deactivated through the magazine menu. To access data setting: 1) Ensure the magazine settings lock is in the unlocked position. 2) Press the button until the Data symbol appears. 3) Press either the or the button to reach On or Off.
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 remaining ‘oFF’ will show the number of the next frame. 4) The new setting will be saved automatically after a time out of five seconds. 5) Return the magazine settings lock to the locked position.
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, 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 key and turn it counter-clockwise 90°. Withdraw the film holder completely.
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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.
Hasselblad H1D 7 Light Metering & Exposure Control Three metering methods Five exposure methods Extremely accurate light metering 99
Hasselblad H1D Light metering and exposure control The light metering system is capable of selective sensitivity producing three reflective metering methods: Average, Centre weighted and Spot. All methods are measured in increments of 1/12 EV. Information transfer is rapid and automatic ensuring consistently correct exposure settings even in difficult and changeable lighting situations.
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 configurations are only applicable to the speed of the film in use.
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).
Hasselblad H1D Selecting metering method 1 2a 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 Spot 2b. 3. Press Save (DRIVE button) to retain the setting. Exposure method Exposure can be controlled either manually or by using one of four automatic modes.
Hasselblad H1D 1 2a 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 aperture and shutter speed setting combinations). MANUAL EXPOSURE 2b 3 — M Manual mode will provide total user control of the shutter and aperture settings.
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 that the appearance of a +/- symbol on the grip and viewfinder LCDs in manual mode means that a change has been made to the exposure compensation setting.
Hasselblad H1D 1 2b 2a 3 Programmed variable: Pv - is mode is very similar to Programmed, except with the additional parameters of lens focal length being automatically taken into account. For example, long shutter speeds will automatically be avoided with a long focal length lens. To set one of the modes, proceed as follows with the camera in active mode: 1) Press the EXP button on the viewfinder. 2) Turn the front control wheel 2a (either direction) until you reach the required setting 2b.
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 indication on the grip LCD and viewfinder LCD to confirm the status. Press the AE-L button again to unlock (toggle function). In the locked setting, the aperture and shutter speed become interlocked.
Hasselblad H1D 1 2 3 4 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 you can choose to re-classify an area as another zone and then check the rest of the subject to see how other areas fall appear on the zone scale.
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 the viewfinder and as a ± symbol on the grip LCD. To make a fixed exposure compensation setting, proceed as follows with the camera in active mode: 1) Press the +/- button on the viewfinder.
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Hasselblad H1D 8 General Functions Manual and autofocus modes Three drive modes Quick adjust wheel User Profiles 111
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 consumption but this interval can be changed in Custom Options. Settings can only be made when the camera is in the ON mode. ON To activate the camera press the red ON.
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 (except the ON.OFF button) remain ineffective, producing minimal demand on the batteries. is is the normal mode when transporting or storing the camera or where there might be a risk of inadvertently activating the camera.
Hasselblad H1D 1 With Manual Override, you can manually alter a focus setting that has been made in the autofocus 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 position, the new focus setting is maintained. By releasing the pressure on the shutter release button and pressing again, the autofocus function is immediately reactivated.
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 friction is inherent in the design to purposely reproduce the secure feel of a manual lens.
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 zone on the viewing screen and then without releasing pressure on the shutter release button, recompose knowing that the focus remains on the object chosen even though it is now outside the focusing zone.
Hasselblad H1D Continuous In 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 within the focusing zone or if you recompose, even though the shutter release button is half pressed.
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 frame and the camera is made ready for the next exposure. To make the next exposure however, you must first release the shutter release button and then press again. In camera active mode: 1) Press the DRIVE button on the grip.
Hasselblad H1D Multi exposure (only active together with film magazines!) In multi exposure mode, the camera does not advance the film aer the first exposure, only at the end of the pre-determined number of exposures. e frame options are: 2, 3, 4, 5 and ‘No limit’. In camera active mode: 1) Press the DRIVE button on the grip. 2) Turn the front control wheel to: Multi exp. 3) Turn the rear control wheel to select the number of frames required. 4) Press Save to store the setting.
Hasselblad H1D PROFILES e profiles feature allows rapid access to pre-determined combinations of settings that increase 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 informal indoor handheld flash-assisted wide-angle shots, both situations requiring very different settings in a stressful environment.
Hasselblad H1D Fill flash: normal flash (-1.7EV), autofocus (single), single drive, autoexposure, average metering. 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 and loaded to implement the saved settings.
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 button again, scroll to the same profile and press the Save button. e profile name screen will then appear and changes can be made and saved accordingly. (See section ‘4.2.
Hasselblad H1D 9 Advanced Features Programmable self timer Programmable bracketing Programmable interval setting 21 custom options Data and text imprinting 123
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 professional demands. The five main functions are: 1. Self timer 2. Bracketing 3. Interval timer 4. Settings 5.
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 settings (Manual or Auto) will be according to the light metering requirements just prior to the mirror being raised so choose your method accordingly with long delays in very changeable lighting conditions.
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Hasselblad H1D 7) When the Delay / Mirror Up, Mirror Up/ Delay sequence is highlighted trol wheel to choose. Mirror sequence highlighted. ‘Delay first, then mirror raised’ chosen as option. Mirror down /up highlighted. ‘Mirror down after exposure’ chosen as option. - turn the rear con- Delay / Mirror Up = Delay for set amount of time then mirror raised then exposure made. Mirror Up/ Delay = Mirror raised then delay for set amount of time then exposure made.
Hasselblad H1D 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 deviations in EV from the standard exposure. This is particularly useful when using transparency film with images containing a very wide tonal range, for example. Number of exposures highlighted. 3 chosen as option. Sequence highlighted. ‘Standard, over, under’ chosen as option. Step highlighted.
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Hasselblad H1D (A drop shadow will be displayed beneath the selected symbol, for example A ) 5) In turn the rear wheel to choose the number of frames required: 2, 3, or 5. B 6) In A: B: C: D: C Screen after Bracketing setting activated indicating 3 frames remaining in a Standard, Over, Under, sequence with no adjustment to the 7) In turn the rear wheel to choose the amount of EV variation required: 1, 1/2, 1/3 EV. 8) Press On (AF button) to activate the setting.
Hasselblad H1D 3 Number of exposures highlighted. 2 frames variation chosen as option. Interval duration highlighted. 5 seconds variation chosen as option. Screen after Interval setting activated indicating 3 shots remaining at 30 second intervals. 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 study, etc.
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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 more screens, Imprint has two more screens each with more choices, Date & Time has one more screen and Info has two more screens. Look at the main menu chart to get an idea of where all the options are on the menu tree 4.
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Hasselblad H1D Standby timeout 1 • 5s • 10s• 15s • 30s Determines the amount of time the camera remains active before it automatically reverts to standby mode (indicated on the grip LCD by the H1D logo). Minimises battery consumption. EV increment 2 • 1 Step • 1/2 Step • 1/3 Step Determines the amount of EV change applied (per click of either the front or rear control wheels) to either aperture or shutter speed.
Hasselblad H1D 5 ( lens in MF or AF) • Mirror up • B mode • T mode • Histogram (shows last histogram) • Grey balance exposure • Cycle LM mode • Delete last image • Dig. foc. check • 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 mode • T mode • Histogram (shows last histogram) • Grey balance exposure • Cycle LM mode • Delete last image • Dig. foc.
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. Yes blocks the shutter until flash is ready. No allows shutter release before flash is ready.
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, the central spot is placed over a particular area of the subject and the AE-L button is pressed.
Hasselblad H1D Rear wheel quick adjust 16 Film wind-on 18 • Yes • No • Direct • Half press Allows rear control wheel to make a rapid EV adjustment (or EV compensation) in auto-exposure mode. Yes turns the setting on. By turning the rear control wheel, the adjustment is made and appears on both LCDs as a ± symbol between the shutter speed and aperture values. e amount of deviation also appears above the scale to the le of the aperture value on the viewfinder LCD.
Hasselblad H1D Yes enables the setting. No disables the setting. Interval & Self Timer Show EV 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 automatic return to standard setting aer an exposure. Stay retains the setting aer an exposure.
Hasselblad H1D 5 DIGITAL ISO and White Balance settings for digtial capture are changed as follows: 1) 2) 3) 4) Press the MENU button on the grip. Turn the front control wheel until the Digital (screen 5) appears. Press ENTER (DRIVE button on the grip). Turn the front control wheel to access the options, that are: ISO setting and White balance 5) In ISO Setting turn the rear control wheel to choose an ISO value of: 50, 100, 200 or 400.
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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 immediately click the button you want to change. This directly accesses the “Custom options” level in the menu for that particular button.
Hasselblad H1D camera is set to Manual focus mode. In this manner you take advantage of the accuracy and certainty of the autofocus system while retaining the control inherent in manual focusing mode. Mirror up Controls the mirror up or down function (same function as the M-UP button). B mode Sets the camera to B exposure mode. T mode Sets the camera to T exposure mode. Histogram Recalls the last shown histogram. Grey balance exp. Initiates a grey balance exposure.
Hasselblad H1D 4.2 Imprint The Imprint facility controls the text that will appear along the edge of each frame. It is possible 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 Imprint Type you can decide which technical information shall be recorded. From 4.2.1 Imprint Type press Enter. By moving the front control wheel you can access six options: • Imp.
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 standard screen, click on the PROFILES button, scroll to and highlight the name in the profile list, and press Load. You will now be returned to the standard screen where you press the PROFILES button again.
Hasselblad H1D Removing text Adding text / Changing profile name 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 button) and the character will be erased. 3) Repeated pressing of Sel. will progressively erase all the characters in the line.
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 ‘empty space’ to the left of the exclamation mark, top row furthest to the left). 3) Move the cursor with a combination of the front and rear control wheels until the desired character is highlighted. 4) Press the Sel.
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 control wheel to make the changes when the cursor is correctly positioned. 7) Press the Save (DRIVE) button to store the new setting. 4.4 Info Used to check component usage for servicing reasons.
Hasselblad H1D 10 Flash Sync at all shutter speeds to 1/800s Integral fill-flash SCA 3002 compatible Flash measure capability Rear sync capability 151
Hasselblad H1D The H1D can be used together with most flash units. Connection is either by the PC socket or by the hot shoe if the unit is compatible (see note below). The viewfinder houses an integral fill-flash with a guide number of 12 and features OTF/TTL flash control. This unit is capable of providing enough illumination for simple indoor shots at shorter distances as well as many fill flash functions outdoors. Flash output can be adjusted separately from ambient exposure for optimum control.
Hasselblad H1D 1 2 3 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 will dominate which might produce slow shutter speeds indoors, for example, requiring the use of a tripod.
Hasselblad H1D 4 Example of viewfinder LCD display showing Flash set to Rear sync as well as - 1EV exposure compensation. To change the balance between flash output and camera exposure requirements to produce a variety of effects, use the exposure compensation function. For various long exposure effects use the sync function. To make flash exposure tests use the flash measure function. To access the controls: 1) Activate the camera and press the FLASH button once.
Hasselblad H1D Green LED flash symbol to left of viewfinder LCD display. 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 the unit until it clicks back into place. e flash unit is automatically activated when it is in the operative position and de-activated when returned to its stored position.
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 details). Keep the plastic safety cover in place in the hot shoe when not in use.
Hasselblad H1D 11 Optional Accessories Film magazine Filters Instant film back Tripod quick coupling Converter Support strap Extension tubes Grid focusing screen Rechargeable battery grip Flash adapter IR Release unit Proshade Release cord CF lens adapter 157
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 16-32 (3033016) Detachable film magazine HM 16-32 for 120/220 film. See separate section in this manual for full description.
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 system, exposure compensation is automatic. Battery Grip Rechargeable 7.2V (3043348 and 3053568) Removable H1D grip containing Li-Ion rechargeable battery with a capacity up to 1850 mAh.
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 screen HS-grid (3043310, 3043310) Spherical Acute-Matte D type with grid and central markings for spot (Ø 7.5 mm) and AF metering area.
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 aperture and shutter speed information display in the camera for manual setting. With CFE lenses, however, a preset aperture is automatically transferred to the camera.
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Hasselblad H1D 12 Appendix Glossary of Terms P and Pv explanatory charts Technical specifications Equipment Care, Service & Guarantee 163
Hasselblad H1D Glossary of Terms Custom setting For the sake of clarity, here are short and simple explanations of several terms, items and features mentioned in the manual that may be unfamiliar to some. e setting chosen by the user that differs from the default setting. Bar code Exposure Value. It represents the standard photographic notation within exposure control. For example, if you change the aperture on a lens from f/11 to f/8, you will increase the exposure by 1EV.
Hasselblad H1D Default setting / factory setting Mid-grey / 18% grey 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 interrupted in any way. An important point to be remembered is that all photographic exposure meters / light metering systems are calibrated to provide a reading that will reproduce a ‘mid-grey or 18% grey tone’ from the measured subject tone.
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 recommended to refer to a general photographic manual for a fuller explanation in order to obtain the maximum from your H1D.
Hasselblad H1D exposed or unexposed, as indelible marks can sometimes be caused. Please note any special conditions or restrictions regarding airport security x-ray devices or similar as they can potentially damage film (by fogging) in some cases. Standard exposure A ‘standard exposure’ in the manual refers to the concept of technically correct in accordance with internationally accepted photographic measurement standards (see section on Mid-grey / 18% grey).
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 exposure calculation/film development providing a great deal of tonal control.
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Hasselblad H1D Automatic exposure — P Mode e 35 50 50-110 @ 50 50-110 @ 110 80 120 50-110 @ 110 210 150 6 7 8 9 10 EV -5 11 22 23 30 60 125 250 500 1000 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Aperture EV -5 4.0 5.6 16 18 16 19 22 20 32 21 45 22 64 23 32s 16s 8s 4s 2s 1s 2 4 8 15 Shutterspeed P-mode 30 60 125 250 500 1000 -2 2.8 15 11 -3 2.0 14 17 -4 1.4 13 8 90 64s 11 12 5.6 16 21 1 0 4.0 15 20 -1 2.8 14 19 -2 2.
Hasselblad H1D 171 Automatic exposure — Pv Mode EV -5 -4 35 50 50-110 @ 50 80 120 50-110 @ 110 210 150 -3 -2 -1 1 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1.4 2 14 4.0 4 15 5.6 5 16 8 17 11 18 16 19 22 20 32 21 45 22 64 23 32s 16s 8s 4s 2s 1s 2 4 8 15 Shutterspeed Pv-mode 30 60 125 250 500 1000 Aperture Aperture 2 13 2.8 90 64s 1 12 2.0 A downloadable PDF version of these charts in colour is available from our website: www.hasselblad.
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Hasselblad H1D Technical Specifications — H1D camera Camera Type Auto-focus, auto-exposure SLR camera with interchangeable magazines, viewfinders and lenses. Construction 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. Lenses Hasselblad HC lenses with built-in electronically controlled shutter and aperture. Automatic or manual focusing with instant manual focus override.
Hasselblad H1D Film choice 120 and 220 roll film. Shutter Electronically controlled lens shutter with speeds ranging from 18 hours to 1/800 of a second including B- and T-mode. Flash control TTL centre-weighted system. Can be used with the built-in flash or a wide variety of flashes compatible with the SCA3002 (Metz) system using adapter SCA3902. Film speed range ISO16 to 6400. Flash output can be adjusted for fill-in purposes independent of ambient light.
Hasselblad H1D Accessory connection Provided with two M5 threads and an electrical connector for accessories. Customization A large number of the H1D’s functions can be customized by the photographer to suit specific styles or situations through the built-in menu system. User interface Both basic and advanced functions are set using buttons and control wheels on the camera body in conjunction with the graphic interfaces. Power supply A cassette for 3 CR-123 Lithium type batteries.
Hasselblad H1D Technical Specifications — H1D sensor unit CCD size 36.9 x 49 mm CCD resolution 22,195.200 pixels (4080 x 5440) Bits per color 16 bit (65,536 levels) Output size 66 MB / 8 bit Light sensitivity ISO 50 – 400 Max. exposure time 32 sec. Capture rate 2 sec. Features Colour preview, histogram feed, acoustic feed-back, back light, active temperature control, double duration circuit Weight Weight 0.
Hasselblad H1D Technical Specifications — Image Bank Image Capacity 850 images Mac/PC Connection FireWire (IEE 1394) Battery - Type Sony InfoLithium L-series: NP-F550, NP-F750, NP-F960 Duration, constant shooting Up to 8 hours External Power Supply 24V DC Power Consumption 10 W Weight 0.
Hasselblad H1D approx. 135 mm approx. 155 mm approx. 207 mm (80 mm lens) 6.1 ins 8.
Hasselblad H1D Type 1 Type 2 H1D Data imprinting modes (with film magazine only) Enhanced exposure information Aperture Shutter speed Light metering mode Exposure mode Exposure adjustment (Not printed if value = 0) Flash symbol (If flash is used) Flash exp.
Hasselblad H1D BODY Exp.mode LM mode Exp. adjust Focus mode Drive mode Flash sync Flash adjust Self timer Bracketing Interval timer Custom options 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Film exposure lock No Lens exposure lock Yes Out of range exposure lock No True exposure On Spot mode Normal Focus aid in MF Half press AF assist light Ext.
Hasselblad H1D Problems, Equipment Care, Service & Guarantee The H1D is a very sophisticated camera that relies on much information being passed and processed to and from each modular unit to produce the correct behaviour. It is therefore essential that reasonable care is taken in attaching, detaching and storing the viewfinder, lenses, extension tubes, magazines etc to ensure that the databus connections are not damaged or soiled in any way.
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 conditions in such environments are as dry as possible. Dust and grit: Take care to prevent dust and grit from getting into your equipment.
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 viewfinder, sensor or film back. • Do not attempt to open the sensor unit or Image Bank. • Keep your H1D camera, Image Bank, and all other computer equipment away from moisture.
Hasselblad H1D Disposal If you need to dispose of the camera back, Image Bank and/or batteries, they must be delivered to the local waste plant. FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
