User's Manual

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• You must always work connected to a computer and shoot using FlexColor. This is nec-
essary in order to power the CFH. You must furthermore use a computer that supplies
power through its FireWire port; not all computers do this (especially laptops).
• Camera settings details are not communicated to the CFH, so these are not stored
with each shot as they are with the H2.
Using with other cameras (flash-sync mode)
When set to work in flash-sync mode, the CFH communicates with the camera only via
the flash-sync cable. When a flash signal travels along the cable, the CFH is trggered to
make a capture. If you are also using a flash system, the CFH forwards the signal to your
flash system at the same time.
To use the CFH with a non-Hasselblad camera in flash-sync mode, your camera must
be fitted with an adapter that enables Hasselblad film magazines to be attached to it.
ese adapters are available from several third-party manufacturers. e camera-back
mounting fixtures are identical to those of a Hasselblad film magazine, so no additional
adapters are required.
Usually, you will use this feature with some type of view camera, such as a Sinar or other
technical camera.
 This functionality is not fully supported. Several technical issues, such as specialized
shutter behaviour and the method by which your camera sends flash signals along the
cable, can result in a non-functioning solution. Future firmware updates for the CFH
may expand the number of third-party cameras supported by the flash-sync feature.
Attaching the CFH
1. Attach your Hasselblad film magazine adapter to your camera, following the
instructions given in the adapter user manual.
2. Carefully remove the CCD/filter cover and keep it in a place where you can find it
again. You must always replace it when you remove and/or store the CFH.
 CAUTION: be very careful not to touch or scratch the CCD/filter surface while it is
exposed.
3. Attach the CFH directly to your adapter exactly as you would a film magazine.
4. Connect the flash-sync cord from the flash-sync output of your view camera to
the flash-sync input of the CFH. You must do this even if you are not using a flash
because the CFH relies on the flash signal in order to trigger a capture.
5. If you are using a flash system, then connect a flash-sync cord from the flash-sync
output of the CFH to the input of your flash system.
6. Connect the CFH to your computer using a FireWire cable.
Powering the CFH
When you are using a camera other than an H2, the CFH must get its power via a
FireWire cable connected to your computer. You must therefore always work in studio
mode using FlexColor when you shoot with a view camera. You must furthermore use
a computer that supplies power through its FireWire port; not all computers do this
(especially laptops).
Configuring for flash sync mode ( View / large format cameras only ! )
e CFH comes pre-configured for use with an H2 camera. If you want to use it in flash-
sync mode, set the MAIN MENU > SETTINGS > CAMERA > Body entry to Flash Sync.
Depending on your camera model, you may also need to use the Shutter Delay and/or
Exposure Time settings in order to get the solution to work correctly. See MAIN MENU
> SETTINGS > Camera for details about these settings.
e CFH remembers your setting, even when turned off. However, you must adjust this
setting as required each time you move the CFH to a new type of camera.