Hasselblad D-Flash 40 User manual

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  D.FLASH40
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\{9/   HasselbladD-FLASH40 (55105)
The HasselbladD-FLASH40 is a dedicatedflash for Hasselbladcameraswith
automaticTTUOTF flash control.The flash is connecteddirectlyto the TTL-con-
nectoron the camera body without any need for an adapter.lt is designedfor
the utmostsimplicityin use as well as versatilityand flexibilityfor various light-
ing conditions,speciallysuited for on-sitenews coverageand portraits.The
circularall metal reflectoris idealfor the 6x6 squareformat,providingsymmetric
illuminationof the imagewithoutany additionalmeans.
The reflectorcan easilybe adjustedfor use with normalor wide-anglelenses
or removedentirelyfor "Bare Bulb" use, i.e. extremewide-angleapplications
The flash head can be tiltedand swivelledfor indirectlighting,and also tilted
down for close-upwork.
Thereare three differentpower supply alternativesavailable:6 pcs 1.5v AA Al-
kalinebatteries,correspondingrechargeableNiCd batteriesor a rechargeable
externalpower pack, availableas accessory.The externalpower pack is mainly
intendedfor demandingprofessionaluse, providinga large numberof flashes
and requiringa very short recharginginterval between flashes.
What's in the package?
The followingaccessoriesare included(fig. 1):
A. Flash unit
B. Reflector
C. Flash dischargetube (boxed)
D. Exposuretest plate
E. PC sync cord
F. "AA" Alkaline or NiCd battery cassette
InstructionManual (not shown)
NOTE: Batteriesare NOT included
Parts& Gomponents(fig.2)
 1. Tilt and swivelflash head
 2. Index mark
 3. Adjustablereflector
 4. Flash dischargetube
 5. Flash body
 6. PC sync cord jack
 7. TTL sync cord
 L Flash mountingplate
 9. Mount lockingnut
10. Externalpower connector
11. "Wide-angle"positionindication("W")
12. Tilt scale
13. Flash type designation
14. Flash ready light & test dischargebutton
15. Battery cassette release latch key
16. Flash ON/OFF switch & power supply selector
17. Battery cassette
18. Reflectorlockingknob
19. "Normal"positionindication("N")

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Assembling the flash (fig's3 - e)
 Plain numbers within brackets refer to the "Parts & componentslist"
 lnstalling the flash discharge tube  (fig. 3)
 Take out the flash unit. Take the flash tube (4) out of its protectivebox noting
 the whitelocationdot betweenthe contactpins (fig.3). Alignthis dot withthe indei
 mark on top of the flash head (1) and insertthe pins into the connectorinside
 the flash head.The pins are arrangedto preventincorrectinstallation.Push the
 tube gentlybut firmly into the flash head until it stops. Check that it is positively
 fixed.
 Fitting the reflector (fig's 4 - 6)
The reflector(3) has four positionindications,two for "wide-angle"(11) and two
 for "Normal"(19) positions.Positionswith the same indicationare equal.
Turn the lockingknob (18) counter-clockwise3 - 4 turns (fig.a). push the re-
 flectorover the flash tube (4) and align the requiredpositionindicationwith the
 index mark on the flash head (1). The reflectorhas notches in the neck to
ensurecorrectpositioning.Push the reflectorinto the flash head until it stops.
Turn the locking knob clockwiseuntil it stops to positivelyfasten the reflecior.
The knob may turn stiffly before it stops.
NorE: The positionof the reflectoris ditferentin the "wide-angle"(fig. 5) and
"Normal"(fig. 6) settings.
 fnstafling the batteries (fig's 7 - 9)
Push the battery cassette latch key (15) down (fig.7) to release the battery
cassette (17). withdraw the battery cassette.open the cassette by pressing
the cover lock key in the direction of the arrow  (fig. 8) Lift the cover off the
cassette.lnsert 6 pcs 1.5 v size AA Alkalineor NiCd batteries(fig. 9), carefully
positioningthe batteriesaccordingto the labels on both sides of the cassette
and fig. 9. Reattachthe cover by insertingthe cover'stongue (oppositethe lock)
into the slot in the cassette.Push the cover againstthe springload until it locks.
The covercan be attachedin one way only.Push the cassette(17) into the flash
body(fig.10)untilit lockswith an audibleclick.The f lash is now readyto operate.
Gettingstarted
The flash'suniquelysimpledesignand functionsmakes it very easy to use.Just
attachit to the camerasetup,connectone or two cords,switch it on and shoot.
No extrasettingsare requiredon the flash,just the film speed on the camera.
Attaching the flash (fig. 10)
Turn the mountlockingnut (9) counter-clockwiseuntil it stops.Insertthe flash
mountingplate (8) all the way into the accessoryshoe on the prism viewfinder
or the Ilashgunbracket.Turn the lockingnut firmlyclockwise(fig. 1o) to posi-
tivelyfastenthe flash unit.
Connectingthe flash (fig.11)
Insertthe plug of the TTL sync cord (7) into the TTL connectorin the camera
body by positioningit with the cord towards the back of the camera. press on
the top of the plug until it locks in place.To detachthe plug, pull outwardsby the
metal sleeve.
With a C or CF lens the PC sync cord shouldalso be connected.lnsertthe cord
plug in the PC jack (6) on the flash and the PC connectorin the PC terminalon
the lens.
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Sefting the film speed
Set the film speedwith the film speed selectoron the various503 cameramodels
and on the 553ELXand 201F models.For the 203FEand205 models,set the film
speed on the E-typefilm magazineor in the Pr mode on the camera.See the in-
structionmanualfor the respectivecamera model!
NOTE:The flashcontrolcircuitmetresthe lightreflectedotfthe filmsurface(OTF).
Differentfilm types and brands have differentreflectingproperties.These differ-
ences are most easilycorrectedfor by adjustingthe film speedsetting.See the
chart on page 43 for the adjustedsettingsfor the most commonfilm types and
brands.
Operating the flash (fig. 12)
Turnon the flashby slidingthe powerswitch(16)to the'BATT"position.Whenthe
red "READY"light(14) comes on the flash is readyfor use.For the readysignals
in the variouscamera models,see the instructionmanualsfor the cameras.
You can now press the READY/TESTlamp-button(1a) to releasea test flash.
Settings for fill-in flash
Fill-inflash usuallymeansthat the flash is used with reducedpoweroutput,e.g.
to lightenup shadow areas etc. With the 201, 503 and 553 camera modelsthe
easiestway to reducethe poweroutputis to adjustthe film speedsettingto reach
the requiredpower level.
The 2O3FEand 205FCCmodelscan be pre-setin the Pr modefor the fill-inflash
level.
Example:The adjustedfilmspeedsettingis ISO 100.The requiredlighteningof the
shadowareas is estimatedto 1 2/3 stops below the normalexposure.The appro-
priatesettingis then ISO 320 (eachfull stop doublesthe film speed).
See the camera'sinstructionmanualfor further information!
Further D-FLASH40 featur€s (fig's13-16)
Indirectflash (fig's13, 14)
To avoid harshshadowsand softenthe flash illuminationof the subjectarea it may
be feasibleto "bounce"the lightotf the ceilingor walls.For this purposethe flash
head (1) with the reflector(3) can be tilted to a verticalpositionwith click stops
at 15' intervals(fig.13) and swivelled180' to the rightand 150"to the leftwithclick
stops at 30" intervals(fig. 1a).
NOTE: Rememberthat when the flash is bouncedthe lightreachingthe subject
is reduced,partiallyby the increaseddistance and partiallydue to the lower
reflectanceof these surfaces.Replacethe magazinewith the exposuretest plate
(fig. 15) and make test exposuresto check that the illuminationis sufficient.
Glose-upsetting (fig. 16)
To obtainan even illuminationof the subjectarea at closedistancesthe flashhead
can be tilted10odownfrom horizontal,correspondingto an object{o{ilmdistance
of approx.1.3m (51 in.) with the flash mountedon top of the viewfinder.
NOTE: Avoid usinglargeapertureswhen photographingat closedistancesdue
to the risk for overexposure.
Reflector adjustment (fig's5, 6)
The reflector(3) has two differentpositions,"Wide-angle"W (11)and "Normal"N
(19).The W positionshouldbe usedfor lenseswith focal lengthsup to 60mm and
the N positionfrom 80mm and up.
To adjustthe reflector,startwww.orphancameras.comby looseningthe reflectorlockingknob (18) severa
turns.Pullthereflector(3)straightouttofreeitfromthe mountin theflashhead(1).

Turnit to alignthe requiredindicationw or N with the positioningmark (2) on top
 of the flash head and push it back all the way intothe mount.Checkthat it is fixed
 and cannotmove.Tightenthe lockingknob again.
 Flashilluminationrange
 The chart on page 6 shows the approximateflash range in metresfor the reflec-
 tor positionsw and N with differentaperturesat a film speed of lso100.
 Test exposure
 Check if the flash power is sufficientfor a correctexposurewithoutlosingfilm by
 simplyreplacingthe film magazinewith the exposuretest plate(fig.15).The cen-
 tral area of the test plate has similarreflectanceas a normalfilm. Make any re-
 quirednumberof exposuresand observethe signalsin the camera'sviewfinder,
 adjustingapertureand/or distanceuntilthe signalsconfirma correctexposure.
 Bare-Bulb
 Undercertainconditions,e. g. when workingwith extremewide-anglelenses,a
much largerilluminationangle is requiredthan could be obtainedwith the reflec-
 tor. By removingthe reflectorand usingthe flash tube unobscured,the illumina-
tion of the subjectarea is adequateeven for a "fish-eye"lens.
NOTE:The illuminationrangeof the flash when it is used withoutreflectorwill be
 reduced. Use the test plate for test exposures (see above).
  NorE:  when firingflashesin a rapidsequencewith high poweroutputthe
   batteriesbecome very warm. lf you fire 20 flashes with full power you must
  allow the flash to cool off for at least 20 minutes or replace the battery
   cassette.
Flash use on cameras without a flash control system
When used on Hasselblador other cameraswithouta flash controlsystemonly
the PC cord shouldbe connected.The flashthen deliversfull powerflashesonly
and shouldbe used in conjunctionwith normalguide numbercalculations.
The guide numbersat lSO100film speed are for metresand (feet):
    Reflectorin N position:   40 (132)
    Reflectorin W position:   33 (110)
Powersupply
The D-FLASH 40 can be used with three ditferent power supply sources:
    Battery cassette (deliveryitem) for Alkaline batteriesor
   RechargeableNiCd-batteries
    Externa-ibattery pack SUNPAK TR-Pak lt (accessory)
when the includedbatterycassetteis used, the power switch (16) should be set
to the "BATT"position(fig. 12).
when the externalbatterypack rR-PAK ll is used the power switch(16) should
be set to the "EXT"position(fig. 17).
Battery cassette (fig's 7 - 9)
The battery cassette includedwith the flash requires6 pcs size AA batteries.Al-
kalineor rechargeableNiCdbatteriesare recommended.Batteriesare not included.
SUNPAKTR-PAKlt (fig's17,181
The SUNPAKTR-PAK ll contains6 pcs NiCd rechargeablebatterieswith a total
energycapacityof 2000 mAh. A new pack or new batteriesshould be charged for
14 hoursbeforebeing usedfor the firsttime and chargedagainwhenthe recharqinq

time between flashes exceeds 15 s.
USEONLYTHERECHARGEUNIT SUPPLIEDWITH THE TR-PAK1I!
  NOTE: When usingthe D-FLASH40 with externalbatterypack and firing
   fullpowerflashesat intervalsshorterthan10 seconds,the flashtubebecomes
  verywarm.Youmustthenallowtheflashunittocooloffforatleastl0minutesafter
  everyl5flashes.
Maintenanceand storage
The D-FLASH40 operates with very high voltages. Never open or disassem-
ble it!
Do not exposethe flash unit to wet conditions.lf it gets wet, wipe it dry immedi-
ately using a soft cloth.
Do not store the flash unit in a hot or humid environment.
To maintainthe flash condenserin optimalconditionwhilethe flash unit is not
beingusedfrequently,it shouldbe switchedon untilthe "READY"lightcomes on
and then switchedoff again.This procedureshouldbe repeatedevery6 months.
lf the flashis not to be usedfor 2 - 3 weeksthe batteriesshouldbe removed.
The TTLtonnectionshouldonly be usedon Hasselbladcameraswith a TTLflash
controlsystem.
Never lift or carry the camera by the flash!
Adjusted film speed setting
The TTL flash controlsystem metres the light reflectedotf the film surface (OTF).
It is calibratedfor the reflectancecharacteristicsof a standardsurface,such as
the HasselbladTest Plate.Differentfilm types and brands have differentreflect-
ing propefties,that may cause incorrectexposures.These differencesare most
easilycorrectedfor by adjustingthe film speed setting.To obtaina correctexpo-
sure with a TTLflash controlsystem it is thereforevitalto make these adjustments.
The tableon page 43 showsthe film speed,markedon the film package,and the
adjustedfilm speed to be used as settingfor the TTL flash system.
In the table the first columnshows the manufacturersfilm designation,the sec-
ond columnthe film speed as it is markedon the film or the film package.The
followingcolumnsshow the adjustedfilm speed to be set with the film speed
selectoron the 201F,503 and 553 model camerasor on the Etype film maga-
zine alt. in Pr mode on the 203 and 205 modelcameras.
Flash illuminationrange
The chart below shows the approximateflash range in metresand (feet)for the
reflectorpositionsW and N with differentaperturesat a film speedof lSO100.
      2   2.8   4    5.6      I    11   16   2    p

 N  20   1 4    1 0    7     5    3.5  2.5   2    1 . 5
      (66)  (46)  (33)  (23)  (17)  (12)  (8)   (6.5) (5)
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Technicalspecifications D-FLASH40
 Guide number for metres and (feet):
        Reflectorin Normal"N" position     40  (137)
        Reflectorin Wide-angle"W" position  33  (110)
 llluminationangle:
       "N" position                       45"
       "W" position                        63'
       "Bare-Bulb"condition             360"
 Flash duration:                          1/600 - 1/8000sec.
 Number of flashes and rechargetime betweenflashes:
 Fullycharged batteries
                          Number      Time
       6 pcsAA Alkalinebatteries   12OO-12O   0.3- 13sec.
       6 pcs AA NiCd batteries       450- 45     -0.3 - 8 sec.
     SUNPAKTR-PAKII         2250 - 270    0.3- 2 sec.
 Colour temperature:              Adjustedto daylightfilm
 Dimensions:
       w/o reflector& tube          L 1 4 0 x W 7 6 x H 1 6 0 m m
                                 (51/2 x 3 x 6 5/16in.)
        w. reflector& tube           L 2 1 O x W 1 2 0 x H 1 B 0 m m
                                     (8 1/4 x 4 3/4 x7 1116in.)
Weight (w/o batteries):           610 g (22 oz.)


HasselbladD-FLASH40 (5S105)
Der HasselbladD-FLASH40 ist ein Systemblitzfur Hasselblad-Kamerasmit
automatischerTTL-BIitzsteuerung.Der Blitzwird adapterlosdirektan den TTL-
AnschluBam Kameragehduseangeschlossen.Dieses Gerdt zeichnetsich
durchextremeinfachenBetriebbei gleichzeitigerVielseitigkeitund Flexibilitdt
in verschiedenstenLichtverhdltnissenaus, bietet sich besondersfur aktuelle
Reportage-Aufnahmenund Portraitsan. Der runde Metallreflektorist idealftlr
das quadratische6 x 6-Format,das Bild wird ohne weiteresZubehorgleichmd-
Big ausgeleuchtet.
Der ReflektorldBt sich auf Normal- oder Weitwinkelobjektiveeinstellenoder
ganz abnehmen,wenn nur mit Blitzlampegearbeitetwerden soll, z. B. bei
extremenWeitwinkelaufnahmen.Der Blitzkopfkann zur indirektenBeleuchtung
geschwenktoder zur Seite gedrehtwerden,f0r Nahaufnahmenwird er nach
untengesenkt.Die Stromversorgungkann auf dreierleiWeise erfolgen:6 Strlck
1,5VAA Alkalibatterien,entsprechendewiederaufladbareNiCd-Balterienoder
ein wiederaufladbaresBatterieteil,das als Zubehdrerhdltlichist. Das externe
Teilist in erster Linie fur anspruchsvolleprofi-Arbeitenvorgesehen,es ermog-
lichteine hohe Anzahl Blitzbelichtungen,und die Wiederaufladezeitzwischen
den Blitzenist sehr kurz.

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