User Manual 503CW/503CWD/CFV/CFVII/CFV-39/CFV-50 Version 10
Welcome to Hasselblad 503CW 503CWD CFV 2
C O N T E N T S Introduction 4 503 CW 1 General information 6 Par ts & components 7 2 Camera body 9 Front protec tive cover Rear cover MultiControl Opening the focusing hood Built-in magnif ier Focusing screen and view f inder image Closing the focusing hood Winding crank Accessor y rail Strap at tachment and removal 10 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 3 Lenses 12 Shut ter speed and aper ture At taching the lens 13 13 Removing the lens 14 Exposure 14 Warning mark 14 Exposure
The Hasselblad 503CW is an extremely popular model from the 500 series. Soon after it was launched it became the workhorse for so many photographers, professional and amateur alike. It is an all-rounder, being as easy to use on location as in the studio. There are many who prefer a more traditional design of camera while wishing to exploit the latest in technology and that is where the Hasselblad 503 CWD comes in. It offers the best from both worlds, mechanical and electronic.
Phocus Phocus offers an image processing workflow with the highest degree of control. In tethered operation, tools like overlay masking help bring productivity to advanced set composition. Phocus processes the raw 3FR files generated by the Hasselblad 503CWD and CFV. It runs natively on both Macintosh and Windows platforms and is licensed to allow you to provide free copies for all your co-workers and production partners.
1 General Information Photo: Joao Carlos / Hasselblad Masters 6
Parts & Components 2 3 1 27 26 25 24 23 22 20 21 19 18 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 13 15 1. Lock safety button 2. Lock button 3. Sensor (covered by glass IR filter) 4. CF card cover 5. Sync socket (for use with Winder CW and EL-type cameras) 6. Databus contacts 7. Strap lug 8. Winding crank 9. Pre-release button 10. Winding crank index 11. Viewfinder mirror 12. Shutter release button 13. Threaded cable release socket 16 17 14. Drive shaft 15. Exposure value index 16.
59 58 57 56 55 54 53 52 51 50 28 49 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 48 47 46 36 37 38 39 28. Focusing hood magnifier 29. Magazine hook 30. Auxiliary shutter 31. Film speed selector 32. Strap lug 33. Accessory rail 34. Lens locating index 35. Dedicated flash/strobe connector 36. Lens drive shaft 37. Camera support 38. Quick-coupling plate 39. Tripod threads, 1/4” & 3/8” 40. Digital back /magazine supports 41. Digital back support slots 42. Battery release catch 43. Battery support lugs 40 41 42 44.
2 Camera Body This section describes the basic operations. Follow the instructions step-by-step to avoid damaging the equipment. Check that the winding crank on the right hand side of the camera is locked thus ensuring that the camera is fully wound. If the crank is not locked, rotate it clockwise until it does lock, thereby winding the camera.
1 Front protective cover 1 Always fit the front protective cover when no lens is attached to protect the mirror and interior. Attach the cover as you would a lens, see below. To remove, turn the cover (bayonet fitting) in the direction of the arrow and lift it out. Rear cover MultiControl 2 2 Always fit the rear cover MultiControl when no back is attached to protect the auxiliary shutter. Attach the cover as you would a back, see below.
6 Winding crank 6, 7 The winding crank can be removed. Push the catch lever downwards while rotating the crank counter-clockwise and pull the crank straight out from the shaft. To attach it, align the small triangular index mark against the red dot on the camera body. Keep the crank pushed against the camera while turning it clockwise until the larger triangular mark is aligned with the red dot where it will click into position.
3 Lenses The 503CW/503CWD is compatible with lenses that have an integral leaf shutter, namely, all C series lenses. CFi/CFE lenses are the latest developments and are mentioned and illustrated here as the conventional choice. C, CF and CB lenses, although differing in specification and appearance to CFi/ CFE lenses, are operated in a very similar manner but please see the relevant instruction manuals for complete details.
1. Shutter speed ring 2. F-setting button 3. Warning mark 4. Depth-of-field preview knob 5. PC-socket with positive lock 6. Central lens index 7. Focusing distance scale 8. Lens bayonet plate with red index 9. External and internal front bayonets 10. EV index 11. Exposure value (EV) scale 12. Shutter speed/aperture interlock button 13. Shutter speed scale 14. Aperture ring and scale 15. Depth-of-field scale 16. Infrared focusing index 17. Focusing ring 1 2 Zeiss Planar CFE 2.
Removing the lens 4 4 Depress the lens release button and rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it stops and lift it out of the mount. Exposure As a general rule for all shutter speed settings except B, you should keep the release button depressed until the lens shutter has opened and closed fully. This is especially important at shutter speeds from Is to l/4s, as the auxiliary shutter remains open only when the button is kept depressed (see also ‘Warning Mark’ below).
9 Depth of field preview Depth-of-field can be visually checked on the focusing screen. The diaphragm can be stopped down to the preset aperture from its normally wide open position simply by pushing the depth-of-field preview lever downwards until it locks. To reopen the diaphragm, depress the lower part of the lever. Pre-release and cable release 10 11 9 10 Considerable efforts have been made to reduce camera vibrations caused by moving parts in the exposure sequence.
4 Viewfinder System The 503CW/503CWD is supplied with a light, compact and foldable viewfinder, providing a through-the-lens laterally reversed image. It is easily interchangeable with alternative viewfinders including the prism finders, which produce a laterally corrected image. Please see ‘Accessories’ for further details about prism finders.
The focusing hood on the standard viewfinder has a built-in 4.5x magnifier for accurate focusing and this can easily be changed to suit individual eyesight. The 503CW is equipped with an AcuteMatte D focusing screen which produces an exceptionally bright and sharp image. The markings indicate the format of the sensor for correct composition with digital capture.
5 Film Magazines A number of different film magazines were produced over the years to accommodate various film types and formats. The film magazine described here is the most recent and common version.
J F K A L M B N G C O P H D Q I E ‘A12’ film magazines accept all 120 size films and produce a 6 x 6cm image. They are easy to use and can be pre-loaded for rapid workflow. They provide the opportunity to vary the type of film used and can be quickly and easily switched mid-film without losing any frames. There are a number of reasons why using film might either be preferable or even necessary for digital photographers too.
(A) to the right. Release the button when the magazine has made contact with the camera body, and then push the button to the left to ensure that it has reached the locked position. Remove the slide to positively lock the magazine to the camera body. 3 D D C B B 4 A 5 C Removing the magazine A Removing the magazine is simply the reverse of the attaching procedure. It is advisable to have the camera fully wound and the magazine indicator displaying white (see below).
Removing film from the magazine 9 When the last frame has been exposed and wound on, the magazine blocks the camera for further release. Wind off the film by folding out the film winding crank, and rotate it clockwise until you can feel the film leaving the supply spool. You can now withdraw the film holder from the magazine and remove the exposed film. The frame counter is automatically reset when the film holder is withdrawn from the magazine.
Flash/strobe with film 14 15 Any flash/strobe unit can be connected to the 503 CW / 503 CWD via the PC flash/strobe terminal on the lens for manually controlled flash exposure with flash sync speeds are up to 1/500s. Automatic flash control, or dedicated flash, is provided by the camera’s built-in flash sensor and electronics (TTL/OTF) that measure the light reflected from the central portion of the film; a circle with a diameter of 40 mm.
Using infrared film Infrared (IR) rays (wavelengths longer than 800 nm) form an image on a plane further away from the lens than the image plane for visible light. To compensate for this difference you have to align the chosen distance against the red IR index and not the normal central index. Proceed as follows: 1. Focus as usual on the focusing screen. 2. Note the distance on the focusing scale that is opposite the central index line. 3.
6 Accessories Some accessories are still currently available for the 503CW to expand your system and tailor it to suit your needs.
Rear cover MultiControl (supplied) In the diagrams, all exit pupils are viewed from the image corners.
Winder CW The Winder CW is a compact, economically designed unit providing not only a motor drive facility but also a comfortable and robust grip. It features single exposure, continuous exposure as well as multi-exposure modes. Remote control is achieved by a simple release cord or by the unique infrared transmitter − the Hasselblad IR Remote control. Both provide considerable freedom, with the IR Remote control offering an extra remote mode choice facility.
Technical specifications — 503CW camera body Camera type: Single lens reflex camera with 6 x 6 cm (2 1/4 x 2 1/4 in) max. film size. Interchangeable lenses, film magazines, viewfinders, and focusing screens. Design: Mechanical, with an aluminum alloy camera body shell cast in one piece. Viewfinder: Folding focusing hood interchangeable with reflex viewfinder, prism viewfinders with or without builtin light meter, or magnifying hood. Film advance: Manual advance or motor driven with Winder CW.
1 Overview Photo: Claudio Napolitan / Hasselblad Masters 28
Introduction The captured image is temporarily stored internally on a CF card or externally, via a FireWire connection onto a computer hard disk. When tethered to a computer you can remotely make captures using Phocus (see the separate Phocus manual for further details). As the CFV is a purely electronic device, attention to power supply is vital. When working untethered it is therefore important to plan battery loading / battery replacement to ensure continued workflow.
Computer system requirements Final 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, you will want your computer to include a FireWire 800/400 connector, which will enable you to load images directly from the camera.
Before you start Leave protective covers on as much as possible and avoid touching glass surfaces and inserting fingers into the camera body etc. Please see below for items included with delivery. An informational DVD is also included which contains, amongst other things, a copy of Phocus. 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.
1 12 2 13 3 14 16 17 18 4 15 5 19 20 6 7 8 9 21 22 10 11 23 Parts, components & control panel buttons The interface buttons are used for browsing images and navigating the menu system to make settings. Two of the buttons, located at the bottom-right and -left of the screen, are given an on-screen label that changes according to the current context. For example, the Approval button sets the approval rating when browsing images, but becomes an OK button to confirm settings.
Power indicator 6 Navigation button A four-way rocker button enabling you to step through preview images and navigate the menu system. To use it, press the side of the button that corresponds to what you wish to do (e.g., move up, left, right or down). Glows orange to indicate that the CFV is busy. Glows green when it is ready. Lock button 7 Ventilator 16 Locks back into place on camera. Digital back retaining hook slots 15 8 Ensures the processor is kept cool.
Battery attachment/removal As with all mobile digital products, it is essential that you maintain a check on battery condition. It is recommended that you have a fully-charged reserve battery with you at all times when not tethered to a computer. The Battery Pack F-570 CFV (3051094) is the recommended power source for the Hasselblad 503CWD and Hasselblad CFV (all models). It is a rechargeable and environmentally approved Li-ion type. Battery Charger 8.4V CFV The Battery Charger 8.
Charge indication I When connected to a power socket, the indicator lamp (I) on the charger displays three conditions: With NO battery GREEN — the charger is functioning correctly. attached With a battery attached RED — the battery is charging. GREEN — the charging process is complete and the battery can be removed. General • • • • • • • • • • The battery should be charged for approximately 12 hours before first time use.
Attaching and removing the CFV 1 B 1 When both attaching and removing the protective cover as well as attaching and removing the CFV to the camera, hold down the lock safety button A while sliding the lock button B. Avoid trying to just ‘snap’ the CFV or protective cover into place without using the buttons. A Powering the CFV 2–4 The CFV 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.
Flash / Strobe Various configurations of cables are needed to match the requirements of various CFV / Hasselblad body combinations. In addition, some modification might be required for certain camera bodies. Neither of these points however are directly related to CFV use but rather to general flash use. See the chart on the following page for details. CFV and 503CWD or 503CW+CFV combination A 503CWD or 503CW+CFV combination offers TTL flash control with some slight adjustments.
TETHERED / studio / computer Flash / strobe connection for CFV digital backs. Please note the different ways of connecting the various camera body / CFV / 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. The Flash input sync cable, Flash output sync cable and FireWire cable are supplied.
Simple introductory overview of menu access, navigation and settings choice. The menu is structured in a manner similar to cell phones and similar electronic devices. Various branches within the tree system are accessed by pressing the navigation button until you reach the point where a choice has to be made. The OK (Approve) button or SELECTION (Zoom-in/Zoom-out) buttons are then used to confirm choice. After pressing the MENU button, the main menu list appears.
By using the buttons on the control panel you can navigate down through the various levels in the menu. It provides the source of information about image files and also provides a way of making custom settings so the CFV suits your way of working. Below is a simple overview of what is available and where it is situated on the menu. MENU STORAGE ISO Sets the light sensitivity of the sensor. Equivalent to ‘film speed’. WHITE BALANCE Set to match the color temperature of light used.
Storage and Settings menu structure overview (This screen will vary according to model – see later section for details) Here you can see where some of the main screens are situated with regard to each other. Accessing them is just a matter of tracing along the paths using the Navigation button. You can revert by either pressing the Navigation button in the opposite direction or the Menu/Exit button.
2 Getting Started Photo: Mark Holthusen / Hasselblad Masters 42
File storage The CFV captures images as 3FR files (see below). These can be stored in three ways: Untethered / Compact flash card mode In this mode the 503CWD and CFV act independently of other connections. Images are stored on the internal, removable compact-flash card. • The main advantage with this mode is the freedom of cables and extra equipment. • The main disadvantages with this mode in the field are the battery power capacity and the size of the card’s holding capacity.
ImageBank-II (discontinued product) The Hasselblad ImageBank-II is a portable 100MB hard disk that provides high-speed image-file storage for use with Hasselblad digital backs. Though discontinued, some units are still currently available (new and used) from various sources. As the item is no longer produced, there is limited provision for it in the current firmware update for the latest CFV models.
1 2 1a 1b Using compact flash memory cards When shooting to a compact-flash card, the CFV is completely self-contained. No additional wires or connectors need to be attached. Lossless compression is applied to the images, so the actual size of each capture can vary, thereby affecting the total number of shots you can fit on a card. It is good practice to regularly reformat CF cards. This is a quick and easy process with the CFV (see under ‘Format’). Inserting a card 2a 2b 1.
5. You now return to the STORAGE menu. Either move on to another setting by using the navigator button or press the menu (EXIT) button to exit the menu system. 5 4 Tip Tip Note Each time you get a new compact-flash card, it is recommended that you format it using the CFV as described below, even if the CFV is already able to read it. This will enable the CFV to use the card more efficiently. You can also use the format command for the purpose of deleting all images on a disk.
1 2 3 4 INITIAL SETTINGS The initial general setting is language choice. This choice is retained but can be changed at any time. You can choose between: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese and Chinese. Before each shoot an ISO and a white balance setting should be made (white balance is for your convenience regarding the appearance of the image on the display though; it will not affect the raw file. See next chapter for details).
Regular menu checks 1 ISO, White Balance, Media and Browse settings should be checked before each session. They are therefore placed at the top level of the menu for quick and easy access. They are also shown on-screen in most preview modes, so you can easily keep an eye on them as you work. ISO 2 3 Tip The default sensitivity of the CCD sensor is ISO 50. Higher ISO settings result in progressively noisier images (just as higher ISO film becomes grainer).
There are seven ‘White Balance’ settings to choose from. White Bal. Setting Setting description Daylight For general outdoor use in direct sunlight. Cloudy For general outdoor use in cloudy weather. Shade For general outdoor use in shady locations out of direct sunlight. Flash For general indoor use when using a normal flash/strobe system. Fluorescent For use when using fluorescent lighting (strip lights). Tungsten For use when shooting indoors under standard tungsten/B lamps.
Browse 1 3 2 4 1 Browse allows you to filter capture previews according to their IAA rating when viewing captures. To start with it might be easier to select ALL until you get into the habit of rating individual captures. See later section for full details about IAA rating To select a Browse setting: 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Browse. 3. Use the or button to choose (in this case, All). 4.
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ISO setting Preview Display White balance Current storage medium Approval status and browse filter setting Button label Image file name The standard preview display is the one shown when you first turn on the camera and is probably the view you will use most often. It features a preview of your most recent shot and basic information about the settings and the image itself. Several other display modes are also available, including histogram, capture details, full-screen and battery saver.
• • Note The histogram is only an indicator that should be interpreted—there are situations in which a doubtful histogram will match an exposure that is very good for the intended effect (and vice-versa). Battery saver: Turns off the screen, but you can still use the menus and take pictures. Full-screen preview: Shows the preview only, with no frame or settings information.
Full-screen mode F In full-screen mode, you can browse your images at standard preview resolution without any distracting data surrounding them. Because the current approval setting is not shown in full-screen mode, the approval button has no effect. This will prevent you from accidentally assigning the wrong status without realizing it. F 1 Overexposure indicator 1 Though the histogram shows you when some of your pixels are overexposed, it does not tell you which ones.
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Batches When working untethered, captures are stored in named and dated folders called batches on a CF card. They help you to organize your shots as you work and function exactly as folders on a computer. Batches have the following properties: • When you create a new batch, you assign a name to it. • When you copy images from a compact-flash card, each batch is saved as a sub-folder on the destination disk.
Batch and Media screen overview The BATCH screen. The blue frame around a folder tells you that it is the Current Batch. Batch name The MEDIA screen.
Creating a new batch 1 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Press to navigate down and select the Storage dialog. Press and then to navigate down and select Batch. 3 Press to open the Batch dialog. The new batch name will always begin with a three-digit number, which automatically increments by one with each new batch. Following this are five letters, which you can assign yourself to help make the batch easier to identify. To set the letters: Use and to select one of the five letters.
Basic image browsing The display enables you to inspect your shots while you are still on-location. It offers full-screen previews, high-magnification zoom, two levels of thumbnails and analysis tools including a full histogram and camera settings. When you first turn on the camera, the display opens in standard browse mode, showing the last capture taken (if any) for the current batch. Likewise, after each new shot, the display shows a preview of the capture.
Browsing batches 1 When you browse using the navigator button, you will only see images from the current batch (folder) on the current medium. To view another batch, you must navigate to it by zooming out to the batch level and then zooming in on the appropriate folder. Selecting another batch to browse: 1. Press the zoom-out ( ) button repeatedly until you are all the way at the top zoom level.
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Using Instant Approval Architecture The Instant Approval Architecture system helps you to evaluate your images as quickly as you take them. It works by supplying immediate audio feedback, which tells you i nstantly whether each new capture is exposed correctly or likely to be rated as over- or underexposed. Simultaneously, it applies a colored code to each capture as a visual reminder of its status. This status can be manually changed when browsing either immediately or later on.
Note When the CF card is full, red-status images will be deleted (one at a time) to make room for new shots. You can continue shooting until no red-status images remain. If you then try to take additional captures, you will get a 'medium-full' m essage. 3. If no problem is detected, then the image is saved with the chosen default approval status. 4.
Default approval status 1 By default, the system assigns an initial approval status for each new shot based on an analysis of the distribution of exposure l evels. However, you might choose instead to override this system and have all new shots assigned either as green or yellow, regardless of the exposure analysis results. A typical strategy could be to assign all shots to yellow and then review all of the shots later and promote only the best ones to green status.
Browsing by approval status Show all (brackets on all) Show green and yellow only (brackets on green and yellow) Show green only (brackets on green only) Show yellow only (brackets on yellow only) Show red only (brackets on red only) Tip You can set the camera to browse by approval status, which means, for example, that you will see only green-status images as you browse a batch (or both green and yellow, or only red, etc.). The current filter setting is indicated on-screen, as illustrated.
6 Delete Format Copy Photo: Joao Carlos / Hasselblad Masters 66
The Storage menu provides items for working with storage management and file deletion. Copy only appears with 16 & 39 Mpix models Copy only appears with 16 & 39 Mpix models 1 2 3 4 Deleting single images 1. Use the – button to go to the nine-thumbnail (in this case) view to make an initial search. 2. Use the navigator button to select the image you wish to delete. When you are viewing thumbnails, the selected image has a colored border around it.
Menus for deleting several images by Approval Level from the CURRENT BATCH. 1 2 Deleting by Approval status To delete several images at the same time using Approval status. 1. Starting at the single-image preview display, Select MENU > STORAGE > Delete. 2. Use to enter the Delete submenu or use shortcut. 3 A. B. 4 3. Use the – or + button to select: A. This image - deletes the current image only B. All red in batch - deletes all red images in the current batch C.
Menus for deleting selected images by Approval Level from a SELECTED BATCH. 1 3 2 4 6 Deleting several images from a batch To delete several images at the same time from a selected batch: 1. From a single-image preview display, repeatedly press the – button until you reach the Batch list. 2. Use the button to select the desired batch + 3. Press the button to open the Batch then select MENU > STORAGE > Delete. 4. Use to enter the Delete submenu or use shortcut. 6.
Menus for deleting selected images by Approval Level from ALL batches on a CARD 1 2 Deleting several images from a CF card To delete several images at the same time: 1. Starting at the single-image preview display, press the – button repeatedly until you reach the CF card on the Media screen. 2. Press the MENU button then select STORAGE > Delete. 3. Press to open the Delete dialog. 3 4 A. 5 4. Use and to select the approval status that you wish to delete.
FORMAT 1 The CFV is only able to read and write to media that have been formatted. However, new cards or disks sometimes arrive without any formatting, or you might want to convert media that are currently using a format that the camera cannot read. To format media: 1. If you have more than one type of medium connected (e.g.
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Navigating the USER INTERFACE settings 73
MENU > SETTINGS > User Interface By altering the User Interface settings, you can control the way the CFV interacts to suit you and your preferred way of working. It also includes date and time settings. USER INTERFACE menu items Tip To conserve battery power, change the Time Out and Power Down settings. The user interface menu includes both items and sub-menus. The following items are available here: • Language: The menu system can be displayed in any of seven languages.
1 2 Setting the options under the User Interface menu Each of the above items can be set by similar menu navigation. Language, Power Down and Mark Overex can be set immediately by the or buttons while Sound, Date & Time and Display require another move to sub menu for final choice. Proceed as follows: 1. Press the menu (MENU) button to open the menu. 2. Use and to select the SETTINGS sub-menu. 3 4 3. Press to open the SETTINGS menu. 4. Press to select the USER INTERFACE sub-menu. 5 6 5.
Connectivity diagram 500 C/CM 501 C/CM 503 CX/CXi/CW No ‘Exposure’ cable required SWC / SWC/M Not recommended for critical use. Please 903 SWC see special note beside the SWC section in 905 SWC this manual. (except for long exposures) Modified 202FA/203 FE / 205 TCC / 205 FCC With F type lenses and CF type lenses at F-mode setting 555 ELD 500 EL/ELM + Battery adapter required for portable use.
Exposure Cable 503 The exposure time set on the CFV 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 of up to 32 seconds can be set.
Note Although the 903SWC and 905SWC models work in conjunction with a CFV, the combination is not recommended for critical work. The Biogon 38 lens was designed for film use where the unusually close proximity of the lens to the film plane was of no consequence. However, digital sensors and their protective filters make very different demands on the angle and travelling distances of the peripheral rays exiting the rear lens element.
1 2 Setting CAMERA model and options Proceed as follows: 1. Press the menu (MENU) button to open the menu. 2. Use and to select the SETTINGS sub-menu. 3. Press to open the SETTINGS menu. 3 4 4. Use and to select CAMERA. 5. Press to open the CAMERA menu. 6. Press either the 5 6 8 button to select camera model. 7. Use and to select SHUTTER DELAY or EXPOSURE TIME if required. 8. Press either the required. 7 or or button to make new settings if 9.
1 2 Setting EXPOSURE TIME and CAPTURE SEQUENCE Proceed as follows: 1. Press the menu (MENU) button to open the menu. 2. Use and to select the SETTINGS sub-menu. 3 4 3. Press to open the SETTINGS menu. 4. Use and to select CAMERA. 5 6 5. Press to open the CAMERA menu. 6. Press either the 7 8 10 button to select PINHOLE. 7. Press or to select EXPOSURE TIME. 8. Press either 9 or or to make an exposure time setting. 9. Press to select CAPTURE SEQUENCE. 10.
11 12 11. Press either the or button to make an INITIAL DELAY setting. This setting controls the amount of time that elapses before the first exposure in the sequence. 12. Press to select DELAY. 13 14 13. Press either or to make a DELAY setting. This setting controls the amount of time between each exposure in the sequence. 14. Press to select COUNT. 15 16 15. Press either or to make a COUNT setting. This setting controls the number of exposures in the sequence. 16.
1 2 1 MENU > SETTINGS > About Occasionally, Hasselblad releases updates to the internal software (“firmware”) of the CFV. These updates may fix small errors and/or add new features. If you need assistance from Hasselblad technical support it facilitates the situation to know the serial number and current firmware vision of the unit. To find this out: 1. Select MENU > SETTINGS > ABOUT. (See also Navigating the Menu System or details about how to find this setting.) 2.
Custom Options for 16, 39 & 50 Mpix models 16 Mpix model choices 39 Mpix model choices Custom Options selected (all models) 50 Mpix model choices MENU > SETTINGS > Custom Options 1 Custom Options allow you to make individual settings for the different models: Image Format (39/50 Mpix only) Tilt sensor (39/50 Mpix only) Copy to I-Bank (16/39 Mpix only) I-B connection (16/39 Mpix only) Image Format (39/50 Mpix only) 2 This function allows you to choose the capture format, namely, ‘Full’ or ‘Sq
Tilt sensor (39/50 Mpix only) Square Crop icon as it appears on the CFV display. Square Crop icon as it appears in Phocus The tilt sensor tags image files according to the orientation of the camera at the time of capture to ensure correct orientation on the display and in Phocus. There may be occasions when this is not required – when the camera is pointing straight up or down, for example – and so the tilt lock can be set at various degree settings. 1. Select MENU > SETTINGS > CUSTOM OPTIONS. 2.
8 Cleaning Photo: Dirk Rees / Hasselblad Masters 85
Removing and attaching the CFV 1 1, 2 When removing the CFV from the camera (or protective cover from the CFV), hold down the lock safety button while sliding the lock button as in illustration 1. When attaching the CFV to the camera (or the protective cove to the CFV), repeat the procedure as in illustration 2. Avoid trying to just ‘snap’ the CFV or protective cover into place without using the buttons.
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Technical specifications — CFV 16 Mpixels 39 Mpixels 50 Mpixels Sensor size 16 million pixels 39 Mpixels (5412 x 7212) 29 Mpixels (5412 x 5412) 50 Mpixels (6132 x 8176) 38 Mpixels (6132 x 6132) Sensor dimensions 36.7 x 36.7 mm 36.7 x 49.1 / 36.7 x 36.7 mm 36.7 x 49.1 / 36.7 x 36.7 mm Lens factor with V camera x1.5 x1.1 x1.
Equipment care & Service EQUIPMENT CARE • • Keep all equipment and accessories out of the reach of small children. • Hasselblad equipment is much sought after and you should take obvious • Do not place heavy objects on the equipment. steps to prevent theft. Never leave it visible in an unattended car, for example. Separate and specific camera insurance cover should be considered by professional users. • Do not use the batteries except as specified.
Quick Index 503 Pre -release and cable release 15 Rear cover MultiControl 25 Removing the lens 14 Shutter speed 13 Strap attachment and removal 11 Technical specif ications 27 Troubleshooting 27 View f inder indicator 22 Warning mark 14 Winding crank 11 Accessor y rail 11 Aper ture 13 Attaching the lens 13 Attaching the magazine 19 Built-in magnif ier 10 Changing the focusing hood or view f inder 17 Changing the focusing screen 17 Changing the magnif ier 17 Depth of f ield preview 17
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 & Hasselblad A/S. Not all the images in this manual were taken with a Hasselblad 503CW or CFV. They are used for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to represent the image quality produced by a Hasselblad 503CW or CFV.
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