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Hasselblad H1 film Pt. 2 User manual
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- Hasselblad H1 film Pt. 2
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The Hl camera body is a robust construction of cast aluminium with a
stainless steel shell for extreme durability. The workings of the camero
are controlled by silicon chips that provide tremendous opportunities for
sophisticated operation. To take just two examples, the mirror return is
slowed down at the last moment by controlling the motor to decrease
vibrotions and the current usage of the camera, lenses, film magazines,
etc is recorded and freely accessible for service intervals, etc.
The integral ergonomic grip houses the main control interface and also
contains the battery holder. An auxiliary shutter in the rear opening of
the camera body protects the film from exposure during the various
comera procedures. Please take extra care when handling the camera
body without protective cover or magazine in place to protect the auxil-
iary shutter. Likewise,thefront opening of the camera body revealsthe
mirror when unprotected by o cover or lens. Do not touch or attempt
to clean the mirror. Slight marks or some dust particles on the mirror
will not affect results. More noticeable problems, however, should be
taken care of by a Hasselblad Authorized Service Center. The camera
body also contoins theviewfinder screen, which can be easily removed
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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 pre-
dicted, though the throughput of up to 2,500 exposures should be expected. Ifthe camera is left
inthe active state instead ofstandbyforlongperiods thennaturallythis figurewillbereduced.
However, a low-battery state is indicated as a symbol on the grip LCD. When the batteries are
almost completely exhausted, a warning message 'Low battery' will appear on the grip LCD. The
camera will not function at all when this message appears and battery change is essential.
The rechargeable battery pack is an optional accessory that replaces the standard battery
cassette. Please see specific user manual supplied with the rechargeable battery pack for
further information.
Viewfinder screen
The Hl is fitted with a Spherical Acute-Matte D viewfinder screen for extreme brightness, clarity
and even illumination. An optional accessory screen with a grid pattern is also available.
To change a viewfinder screen: Remove the viewfinder to access the viewfinder screen. To I
remove the screen, place the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar in the viewfinder screen removal
lug and pull upwards. To replace the screen, position the right side of the screen in place so
that it sits correctly in the recess. Place the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar in the viewfinder I
screen replacement indentation and press downwards until the screen snaps into position. I
Tryto avoid touching either surface of the screen with bare fingers.
not attempt to clean the screen by immersing it in water, or use any kind of www.butkus.us / Oo
cleaningfluid, If the screen becomes damp, do not use hot air to dry it, IIse a soft clothView original page 5Page 6 · Read text
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on the uPper surface only, Seek advicefro* 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 vhatsoever on the
recordedimage,
On the left hand side of the camera body are two accessory retaining screw threads (M5), as
well as a databus connector, protected beneath a cover. Various accessories, an IR-remote
control for example, can be attached. The cover is removed by sliding it to the left.
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A PC connector for non TTl-flash synchronisation is located on the left side of the body. It
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Parts & Components
A. Rubbereyecup
B. Hotshoe
C. Eyesight adjustment wheel
D. Exposure compensation button
E. Exposure method / mode button
F. Integralflash unit
G. Flash unit button
H. Viewfinder release button
While holding the viewfinder at a slight angle and resting it on the top of the camera, slide
the viewfinder forward until the front locating pin is in position in the recess in the front
edge of the viewfinder screen aperture on camera body. Press the rear part of the viewfinder
firmly downwards until it clicks into place.
Ensure that both sides of the viewfinder are seated correctly and that it has been firmly
attached. Failure to do so could cause an intermittent malfunction if the databus interface
connections between the viewfinder and camera body are not positively secured.
To remove, grasp the viewfinder in the right hand and while depressing the viewfinder release
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Eyepiece adjustment
No corrective lenses are needed to adjust the eyepiece to suit most requirements. The diopter
range is from -4 D to +2.5D.Eyeglass wearers can rapidly and accurately change the settings
according to whether they wish to wear eyeglasses for viewing or not.
Personal eyepiece adjustments canbe carried outbypointingthe camera atthe skyor similar
smoothly toned area. While holding the camera in your left hand, you can with your right
thumb turn the adjustment wheel until the markings on the viewfinder screen reach the
optimum sharpness for your eyesight.
If you normallywear eyeglasses for distance viewing and intend to wear them for camera
use then do not remove them for the above procedure. If, on the other hand, you prefer to
remove your eyeglasses for camera work, then repeat the above procedure without wearing
your eyeglasses.
Rubber eye cup
Two rubber eye cups are available for the Hl. The one fitted is suitable for users who do not
intend to use eyeglasses when photographing. The second shorter eye cup is for those who
either prefer to position their eye further from the viewfinder and those who wish to wear
eyeglasses.
The eye cups can be rapidly changed by a Hasselblad Authorized Service Center.
See section on'Flash'for full details.View original page 11Page 13 · Read text
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Att 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 atike. tn addition to extreme sharpness, the design also incorporates a soft, pleasant
tooking bok€ (the visual quality of the out-of-focus areas of the image). All lenses feature an elec-
tronically controlled central shufter designed to extremely fine toleronces for supreme occuracy
that also provides flash synchronization up to | /800s. All lenses have a very rapid automatic focus
capability with instant manual override. To ensure reliable and fast autofocus in low contrast and
low tight conditions, a focusing-assist light (on the grip) is automatically octivated. Aperture and
shutter control is set via the control wheels on the camera grip.
As a general rule, lens shades should always be fitted to achieve optimum performance. Protective
filters (I,JV / iky) should also be considered at least when working outdoors in harsh conditions.
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B. Manualfocus ring
C. Focusing distance scales
D. Depth-of-field scales
E. Lens index
Attaching a lens
Remove the front protective cover on the camera body by depressing the lens release button
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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.
Depress the lens release button and keep it depressed while rotating the lens counter-clock-
wise until it stops and lift it out. Replace protective caps on the lens immediately and on the
camera body if necessary.
If you try to rotate the lens before you press the lens release button, it might lock. In this
case, rotate the lens clockwise a little first and then re-attempt removal with the correct
procedure: button first, then lens.
Front lens caps are released for removal and attachment by inserting a thumb and index
finger into the recesses and pinching in the direction of the arrows.
Filters have a screw thread fitting (67 I 77 / 95 mm, according to lens) and are screwed clock-
wise into place. As there is no rotation of the front section of the lens when focus is changed,
filters do not rotate either. This is particularly useful when using polarizing or graduated
filters where the orientation is normallv critical.
Lens shades
All lenses are supplied with lens shades that additionally provide extra protection for trans-
port and storage when mounted in reverse. Lens shades have abayonet fitting and are turnedView original page 14Page 15 · Read text
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clockwise into place after 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.
Both the shutter and aperture are electronically controlled and are adjusted by the control
wheels on the grip. There are no separate manual setting rings on the lenses or camera
body.
The chosen settings are displayed both on the grip LCD and in the viewfinder LCD. See the
'Exposure Control'chapter for a complete explanation.
There are two distance scales (in feet and metres) visible through the focus distance window
on the upper part of the lens barrel. There is also a central lens index mark and a depth-of-field
scale. The focusing distance is read off the chosen scale from the central lens index.
Depth-of-field can be calculated as follows:
l. Focusthe lens os required.
2. Make on explswe rending (auto or nanuo| ond notethe opefture setting.
3. Find the mnrkings on either side of the centrolindexfiot conespond to he chosen npertwe.
4. Fron these two norkings, reod off on fte required lens distance scale the two conesponding distances.
5. fhe depth-of-fietd (at that plrticular lpettwe ond focus sening) will be the orea included between these
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In the illustration given here, the focusing distance is set at nearly 3 metres. At an aperture
of fl22,the depth-of-field would therefore extend from just over 2 m to approx. 4.5 m.
A visual depth-of-field preview can be made by depressing the ST0P DOWN button while
viewing the image on the screen.
As infrared rays form an image at a different plane to that formed by visible light, the normal
focus settings do not apply. Proceed as follows in manual focus mode:
l. Focus the lens in the conventionol monner until sotisfied.
2. Note the distonce sefting ogoinst the centrol lens indu.
3. Re-align this distonce sening ogoinst the infrored mork koloured red)insteod of the centrol lens index.
Alternatively if you have already calculated the required distance, you can make a manual
distance setting by using the distance scales together with the infrared mark instead of the
central lens index.
Focus aid
As well as the conventional view on the focusing screen to ensure a sharp image, the Hl also
features LED focus aid appearing as two arrowheads to the right of the viewfinder display
(except for lenses with a maximum aperture of f16.7 or smaller). The arrowheads provide
confirmation of a precision focus setting and are a useful support to a setting made with
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Manualfocus setting
When the left 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. If the focus cannot be established, then both arrowheads
flash.
s ettingAutomatic fo cu s
Focus is correct when both arrowheads are visible together. Focus is incorrect if only one
arrowhead is visible. If the focus cannot be established, then both arrowheads flash.View original page 17Page 20 · Read text
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LCD panel A
The 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.
LCD ill u mi nation button
The LCD can be illuminated by pressing the display illumination button, which is accessible
when the magazine is not attached to the camera. The LCD will remain illuminated all the
time you keep the button depressed, up to a maximum of l0 seconds. After l0 seconds has
expired, you must release the pressure on the button and press again to obtain a further l0
second period of illumination. Remember that using the illumination function very often
will noticeably shorten the life of the battery in the magazine.
Whenthe magazine is attachedto the camera,the button onthe magazineis inaccessible but
you can still illuminate the LCD by pressing the illumination button on the grip instead.
Change up button O
Can alter the settings'upwards'. For example, to increase the film speed setting. Toggle
action.
DChange down button o
Can alter the settings'downwards'. For example, to decrease the film speed setting. Toggle
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Selects the four functions that can be changed on the magazine. The functions are on a menu
loop so that repeated pressing of the selector button will successively access all functions
in turn. After atime-out of five seconds of non-activity, the display returns to the standard
screen.
switch is in the unlocked / Chorg"s can only be made when the settings lock
position,
Provides a measuring point for the actual position ofthe film plane in the magazine. Sometimes
used for calculations in critical applications.
Darkslide indicator
Indicates whether the darkslide is in place or withdrawn:
stop ! exposure CANNOT bemade R.ED =
(magazine can be removed from camera)
ok ! exposure CAN be made WHITE -
(magazine cannot be removed from camera)
If you attempt to make an exposure with the darkslide is closed, however, you will receive a
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Darkslide key H
Withdraws and replaces the darkslide. Fold out the key and turn it counter-clockwise 360o
(towards the open G symbol) to withdraw it and clockwise 360' (towards the closed @
symbol) to replace it.
is attaehed to the canera./ fnt aoflcslide cm only be withdrawn when the magazine
Film tab holder ,
Holds an ID tab from the film roll pack as a reminder of the type of film loaded. Don't forget
to change it if you change film type!
Film holder key
Secures the film holder in the magazine. Fold out the key and turn counter-clockwise 90o to
remove the film holder and turn clockwise 90' to lock the film holder in place.
Magazine settings lock
All settings can be locked to avoid inadvertent changes. To change the settings, slide the
settings lock (see diag) to the right until it stops. After the changes have been made, slide the
settings lock to the left (see symbol on magazine) again to secure the new settings.
Databus interface
Data interface between magazine and camera. Ensure the contacts are kept clean and
protected from damage. Keep the protective cover on when the magazine is being stored
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The magazine uses a battery to retain information and settings when unattached from the
.ur.ru. When attached to the camera body, the magazine takes its power requirements from
the camerabatteries. The magazinebatterywill normallybe effective for 1-2 years depending
on use (off camera illumination, for example).
When the battery is in a very low condition, (approx. 1 month of use left), a low-battery
symbol appears onthemagazine LCD as awarning.
The magazine will continue to functionwith no battery power left as long as it remains at-
tached to the camera body. However, when detached, the settings will not be stored.
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a counter- Release the film holder by folding out the film holder key and rotating it 90'in
clockwisedirection. Withdrawthi filmholder completely. onthebottom plate onthe inside
of the film magazine housing you will find a slotted circular battery cover. Insert a small coin
or similar into the slot and iotate the cover about 20' in a counter-clockwise direction. The
cover will be freed and the battery can be removed. Replace with a fresh CR2032/ 3V lithium
(or equivalent) battery. Observe the polarity and ensure the positive (+) face is uppermost and
i.plu.. the cover (eniure the retaining lugs are inserted in the battery compartment slots),
loiking it into place by rotating it in a clockwise direction until it stops. If you inadvertently
insertihe batteryincorrectly,the film magazine witlnotbe damagedthoughitwillnot func-
tion. 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.View original page 23Page 24 · Read text
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After battery replacement, the magazine's parameters return to the default settings (Barcode,
120, Data-on, Count up).
You cannot remove amagazine from the camera body if the magazine darkslide is not in
place, (when the magazine darkslide indicator on the magazine shows white). Neither can
you withdraw the magazine darkslide when the magazine is not attached to the camera. Both
these restrictions therefore prevent accidental film loss caused by fogging.
Attachment
Position the magazine retention groove onto the magazine support on the camera body
ensuring that they are correctly positioned. Swing the magazine towards the camera body
and firmly press into place with a click. If there is resistance, the magazine retaining catch
on the camera has probably been inadvertently released. In that case, push the release button
again to reset the catch.
You can attach and remove the magazine with or without the film holder in place. Ifyou just
want to change to a new film, you can remove and reload the film holder without having to
remove the whole magazine.
Removal
Ensure that the darkslide indicator on the magazine shows red (signifying that the darkslide
is closed). Firstly press slightly on the centre of the magazine release button and twist it clock-
wise until it stops. Then press the button firmly inwards towards the camera body (see diag.)
to finally release the magazine.
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you cannotfetnove arnugazine if the darlcslideis not closed' / vill the film holder is inadvettently removed mid-fitm, then exposed frames / lf b quickly te-in- natwally be lost due to light fogging, However, if the flmholder
sertedrthefilmwitl automaticallybe advancedby threeframesto positionftesh
unuposedfilm, Thefilm counter will also coffesponitingly ailil on three frames to
the iriginal number recorded before the film holder was removed.
Press the @ button repeatedly to successively access:
A. Film speed (lS0/ BarCode)
B. Film length (12Ot22Ol Number of frames)
C. Data (on/0ff)
D. Frame counter (count down / count up)
The film speed (Iso / ASA) canbe set automatically or manually' Automatic settinguses a
Barcode (only some films irave this feature). This is the default setting'
if the magazine is set at Barcode (ISO t filnlength) are automatic only / f it^ rettings
automatic, That is, a barcoded fiIm cannot overtide a manual settinghut a manual set-
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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:
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::ltli:liiii,::l:li:::ti::l:::l::: 1) Ensure the LCD settings lock is in the unlocked position.
(or barcode symbol) zppelrstogetherwithls0. 2) Presstne@ butnn until0figure
reach the required setting. 3) Press either the0 or theO button to
a time out of five seconds. 4) The new setting witlbe s1ved automatkolly ofter
5) Retum the LCD settings lockto the locked position.
and b arcoded films ( or ovenidden barco ded films ), check 3 y you us e both standard
that y ou have changed the s ettings accordingly,
Both 120 and.2il}films can be used. 120 film will produce 8 (for use with'half-length' 120
films only) or 16 frames and 220 film will produce 32 frames'
If the film has a barcode, then film length setting (and film speed setting) is automatic. The
LCD will automatically show the barcode symbol and the appropriate film length. (Note that
film speed can be overridden with barcoded films, but not film length).
If, however, the film has no bar code then proceed as follows:
To access film type setting:
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2) Pressthe@ button untilthel20 01220 synbol nppenrs.
possible ot barcode setting). 3) Press either theO 0r theo^ button to chonge the desired setting (not
4) The new sefting will be slved nutomoticolly ofter timeout.
5) Return the mogozine senings lockto the locked position.
Manual film speed setting.
Data imprint setting
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Data imprinting can be activated or deactivated through the magazine menu.
I To access data setting: lIFrw
220 film length setting. 1) Ensure the magozine settings lock is in the unlocked position,
2) Presstnr @ button until the Data symbol appeors.
EtrA \ 3) Press either the0 or trcO button to reochOn 0rOff.
\ 4) The new setting will be saved automoticolly after o time out of five seconds. |:|n \
Data impd nting setting. 5) Return the mogazine seftings lockto the locked position.
0peration and changes made to the data imprinting function are accessed through the camera
menu. Please see separate section for full details.
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REM AIN The frame counter can be set to show either how many unexposed frames remain on a film \
or how many frames have already been exposed. The LCD shows your choice of setting by Frames remaining| film counter setting.
adding the word Remain as a reminder ofthe number of frames remainingor'countdown'.
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the next frame to be used (for example, the figure 4 means three frames have already been
exposed). This information is also automatically displayed on the grip LCD and viewfinder
LCD though only as a figure above a symbol.
To access frame counter setting:
1) Ensure the mogazine settings lock is in the unlocked position.
2) Press the@ button untilRemain lppelrs.
(toggle function). 3) Press either the0 bufton or the0 bufton to reoch the desired setting
'on' will show the number of fromes remaining
'oFF' will show the number of the next frame.
4) The new setting willbe soved nutlmnticnlly ofter a time out of five seconds.
5) Return the mogozine seftings lockto the locked position.
The low-battery symbol only appears on the magazine LCD when the battery needs
changing. lF rso [l
Examplem
In the example shown here:
. 120 film length set manually
. the film speed (150160) has been set manually
. 5 frames have already been exposed (therefore with regular 120 film, 11 frames remain)-l hJ . the battery is functionalView original page 28Related documents and language editions
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