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Hasselblad H1 film Pt. 3 User manual
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The tight metering system is capable of selective sensitivity producing three reflective metering
methods: Average, Centreweighted and Spot. All methods are measured in increments of l/12 EV.
lnformation transfer is rapid and automatic ensuring consistently conect exposure settings even
in difficult and changeable lighting situations.
Light measurement is made through the lens fffL) by the AE viewfinder and exposure is control-
led manually or outomatically by the control wheels and/or settings. The information is visible
on both the grip LCD and the viewfinder LCD. A great deal of control is availoble ranging from
100% manuatthrough to sophisticated fully automotic by way of thevarious exposure methods:
Manual, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Program and Program variable.
Two primary factors have to be considered when making exposure conffol choice, namely, meter-
ing method and exposure mode:
Metering method determines in which manner the light measurement is made and how much of
the image is taken into occount( Average, Centre Weighted and Spot).
Exposure method involves the parameters and deciding factors about how the light measurement
is translated into aperture and shutter speeds. Here the choice is about the camera controls and
their effect on the result or suitability for the subject. lncluded in this choice is the type of automo-
tion too (Manualfor t.00% user control, Apefture priority, Program, etcfor outomated control).
Some methods and modes are much more suited to various situations and applications than
others, while some depend to a greoter degree on personal preference ond ways of working. A
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There are three metering methods availoble. Atl three are reflective methods (measuring the light
reflected off various seiected ports of the subject according to method) and ore through the lens
Iffi1 (TTL).These havethefollowing designations (with their respective LCD symbols):
Average tffil - Centre weighted Average (45 x37mm) - 70% [r] - Spot [.] -
Average: Commonly used for'average'light situations where there is no particular dominance of
light or dark areas lcross the tonal range. Takes into account approximotely 70016 of the image
seen in theviewfinder' lrl
Centre weighted: Emphasises the central section of the focusing screen equivalent to approxi-
Centre weighted (23x20mm) motety 20% of the image. This provides a bolonced assessment and is a typicol choice where the -200h
main subiect is in the centre of the imoge.
Spot: Ihe sensitive area is equivalent to approximately 2016 -of the image orea (the centrol spot on
the viewfinder screen). Any parts of the imoge outside of this orea will not affect the exposure
reoding. This provides o very accurote meosurement of specific tones.Typically used in the zone [.1 systei and similor tight measuring situations where moximum control is required. Also excellent EVs in the for tonal comparisoln measuremints. The spot mode can display 'zones' instead of
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Proceed as follows with the camera in active mode:
l. PresstDe EXP button on the vievrfinder.
2. Turn the rear controlwheel (in either direction 2o) to successively zccess the
three choices; Average, Centre Weighted, andSpot2b.
3. Press Save (DRIVE button) to retoin the setting.
Exposure can be controlled either manually or by using one of four auto-
matic modes. These have the following designations on the grip LCD:
ManualM -
(priority)A - Aperture
(priority)S - Shutter
ProgramP -
Program variablePv -
ln eoch mode you con see both the aperture and the shutter speed infor
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wheel,and the aperture is automatically chosen by the camera.
Programmed: P - In this mode, an aperture / shutter combination is
chosen by the camera according to the EV measured (metering method
remains as your choice), though only within pre-set appropriate
limitations to suitvarious requirements and applications.
Prognmmed variable: Pv - This mode is very similar to Programmed,
except with the additional parameters of lens focal length being au-
tomaticallytaken into account. For example,long shutter speeds will
automatically be avoided with a long focal length lens.
To set one of the modes, proceed asfollows with the camera in active
mode:
l) Presflre EXP button ontheviewfinder.
2) Turn the front control wheel 2o (either direction) until you reoch the required
setting 2b.
3) Press Save (DRIVE button) to retoin the setting.
In Automatic mode the front control wheel selects alternate combina-
tions while maintainingthe same EV and the rear controlwheel alters
the amount of exposure compensation. The compensation aPpears
in the same manner as the Manual setting plus the appearance of
a +/- symbol on both the grip and viewfinder LCDs. Note that the
appearance of a +/- symbol on both the viewfinder LCD regardless
of rear control wheel position means that a change has been made
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This button has two main functions that can be incorporated in various working methods
involving exposure lock. It also has an extra function for the flash meter capability (see AE-L
section under Flash). The AE-L button can:
o) lock on EV setting in mnnunl lnd nutonotic nodel
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 indica-
tion 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. In this way, a new
aperture/shutter combination that still represents the same EV, can be rapidly chosen. For
example, if you set the shutter at 1/125s and the aperture at f/8 and lock them togethet you
can access new EV-equivalent combinations of, for example, l/30s a f/16 or l/500s at f/4 just
by moving the front control wheel.
In practice this means you could, for example, in auto mode, position the metering area
(spot setting) over an area in the subject that you determine to be equivalent to a mid-grey
and lock it with the AE-L button. You can then re compose the picture with the metering zone
positioned over an area much brighter or darker while still retaining the original exposure
setting and choose a new combination of aperture and shutter speed settings.
b) The AE-L button also allows the spot metering function to make tonal comparison read-
ings and brightness range checks. Press the AE-L button to lock the EV setting. In this way,
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the metering zone is reading at that moment in EVs. The amount of compensation appears
on the grip LCD and in the viewfinder LCD as EVs.
Ifyou have chosen Spot together with Zone display (see Custom options) as well as one ofthe
automatic modes A, S, P or Pv, point the spot marking at an area that you decide should be a
Zonel and clicktheAE-Lbutton. The meterwill nowdisplaydifferentparts ofthe 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).
Alternativelyyou 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. Do this by following the
above procedure and then turning the rear control wheel until you see the new desired zone
value in the viewfinder LCD. You will also see the new exposure (changes will be according
to whether it is Aperture Shutter priority) that will now produce that new zone. For example,
you might have measured a rock at zone 5 but wish to make it darker. By moving the rear
control wheel you could re-classify it as zone 4. In the same setting you will then also be able
to see how the rest ofthe subject appears on the zone scale.
Alternatively, you can also pre-set the initial zone reading in order to save time and effort
where there is no freely available 'zone 5' subject for light measuring. For example, you
might be on a sandy beach where you know that sand is normally classified as zone 6. You
can pre-programme the zone placement by holding down the AE-L button while choosing
the new zone value by turning the front control wheel. Pointing the camera at other parts of
the scene will now display their zone values (in relation to the initial setting of sand at zone
6) to see whether they still lie within the range of the film and how they might appear in the
result (aside from film development considerations). See under Zone in the Appendix for
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General Functions
ffi Manual and autofocus modes
ffi Three drive modes
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The camera can be set at two active power modes 0N or Standby as well as 0FF. ln active modes,
battery consumption is leost in Standby mode and most in 0N mode.The camera enters Standby
modeautomaticallyafter 15 seconds(defoult) topreservebattery consumption butthisintervalcan
be changed in Custom 1ptions. Settings can only be made when the camera is in the 0N mode.
To activate the camera press the red 0N.0FF button until you see the start-up Hl logo aPPear
on the grip LCD. The logo is automatically followed by the standard screen. The camera is
nowin0N mode.
After asetperiod of inactivity(programmablein Custom Options) the camera automatically
enters Standby mode, signalled by the appearance of the Hl logo again.
In this modethe camerais in amainlyinactive'standby'mode andis readytobe immediately
reactivated to the 0N mode by:
. pressing the shutter release button half w ay
. pressingthe stop downbutton
. clickingffte 0N,0Ft button
. pressing the Mirror up button.
In this mode, signalled by the standby Hl logo appearing on the grip LCD, the demand on
the batteries is very low. It is ideal for general use where intervals between shots exceed a
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Standby mode is automatically set from the 0N mode after 15 seconds (default) of inactive
use (programmable in Custom Options).0FF mode is also automatically set after several
hours of inactivity.
Press the red 0N.0FF button for a half second. All buttons (except the 0N.0FF button) remain
ineffective, producing minimal demand on the batteries. This is the normal mode when
transporting or storing the camera or where there might be a risk of inadvertently activating
the camera. (However, remove the batteries if you are going to store the camera for a period
of more than a few weeks).
In this mode neither the viewfinder LCD nor grip LCD information is available. The magazine
LCD, however, will continue to display information as it is independently powered.
0FF mode is automatically set after six hours of inactivity.
Manual focus
There is both o Manual Focus mode setting and a Manual Override capability. Manualfocus is 0
specific setting thotyou actively moke, whereas manual override is olways availoble 0s a tempo-
rary override of an autofocus setting.
/n Manuaf Focus mode, focusing is corried out by rotating the focusing ring in the conventional
manner.The focus setting remains until changed os with a conventionol non-autofocus lens.This
meons thot pressing the shutter release button will not activate a focus setting change as it does in
autofocus.To change backto autofocus, you must make a new setting (by pressing the AF button
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Mth Manual Overridg you can manually alter a focus sefting that has been mode in the autofo-
cus mode, by rotating the lens banel 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 set-
ting is maintained. By releasing the pressure on the shutter release button and pressing again, the
a utofo cu s f u n cti o n i s i m m ed i ately reo cti vated.
Ihe Manuaf focus mode is set by the front control wheel on the grip in the following monner:
In camera active mode:
l) Press the AF button on the grip.
2) Turn the front control wheel to: Manual
3) PressSave tostore the setting.
/ Vo, can also use the shutter release button 'half-press'function to save a new set-
ting and automatically return to the standard screen.
Manual override is always possible in automaticfocus mode without anyneed to make anew
setting; just rotate the focusing ring in the conventional manner. As the lens barrel does not
rotate in autofocus mode, you can hold the focusing ring for instant manual adjustments as
you would with a conventional lens. However, to retain the new manual focus adjustments,
you must maintain the pressure on the shutter release button. You can instantlyreturn toView original page 17Page 18 · Read text
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then pressing the release button halfway again.
The 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 manual
settings.
Please note that when focusing manually, the infinity and closest distance marks on the lens
scale can appear to be positioned beyond the central index. This is only an apparent effect
and does not change the focusing range ofthe lens.
Autofocus mode can be either Single Shot or Continuo us and is activated by pressing the shutter
releaseto the half-press position. lts operative range from EVI - l9 at lS0l00. The point of focus
is determined by the area within the central rectangular zone on the focusing screen. When light
levels are too low or the contrast of the subject is too low, auxiliary illumination (situated on the
top of the grip) is automotically octivated if desired.The operative distance is approximately six
metres from the comera. Alternatively, a suitable attached flash unit thot has o similar focility (
a Metz 54/70, for example) can olso be used instead. This feature can be altered in settings; see
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At Single Shot setting (AF S), the shutter release will be blocked until the camera finds the
optimum focus setting. This ensures that no exposures can be made that are not finely
focused. However, this delay will normally be only a fraction of a second in good lighting
conditions with a clear focusing pattern.
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.
Releasing the pressure on the shutter release button and pressing again half waywould now
change the focus setting to the distance of the object within the focusing zone.
Another method for users who prefer more manual focus control while maintaining the
benefits ofthe accuracy of autofocus is to set the camera to Manual focus and the User button
to AF drive (see'User button functionlist'). Focus is then adjusted manuallywith the focus-
ing ring but when the User button is pressed, the autofocus facility temporarily operates in
AF S mode. After the new focus adjustment check has been made automatically, the camera
reverts immediately to manual focus control when the User button is released. Therefore,
you can recompose the picture without having to maintain pressure on the release button
in order to retain the newly automatically made focus setting.
At Continuous setting (AF C), the shutter can be released rapidly before the lens is focused
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In camera activemode:
l) Press rie DRIVE button on the grip.
2) Turn the front control wheel n: Multi exp.
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4) PressSave fo sfore the setting.
5) The LCD will disploy firctly that no frones hove been uposed in the multi-sequence (For uample, in the
case of o three exposure setting the disploy will be Exp:0/3).
6) Press the shutter release butnn tu moke the first exposure.
7) The LCD will disploy how mony frones hove been uposed in the sequence (ln the cose of o three uposure
sening the disploy will now be Expl/3. After ttte nut uposure, the LCD would then display 28 erc)
8) You con donge your nind ot ony time to uit tlre sequence by pressing the DRIVE bmon tu odvonce the
film to the next frome. fhe conero is then prepored for onother new nulti exposute sequence occording to
the initiol setting.
The profiles feoture allows rapid access to pre-determined combinations of settings that increase
thespeed and security of workflow.Oneexomplemightbein a socialsituationwherethere might
be a need for formal outdoor portraiture followed by informal indoor hondheld flash-assisted
wide-angle shots, both situations requiring very different settings in o stressfulenvironment. By
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collectively as a profile. By calling up the profile, you can then be ossured that allthe settings are
correct without risk at the press of a button. *
For example, you might choose - autofocus single, bracketing, programmed exposure, etc - for
outdoors.)nce set, you would click on the red PROFILES button, select a profile name and press
SAVE. A new name can be entered for the new profile -')utdoors', for instance - and saved again.
New settings are made for the indoor shots chonging to flash, Pv setting, etc and the procedure
repeated. By simply accessing')utdoors' or'lndoors'in the profile list, allthe relevant settings will
be instantly and correctly implemented to match the situation.
There are four prol?/es; Standard, Full auto, Studio and Fillflash. All exceptstandard can be
changed ond renamed.
The pre-set profiles feature the followi ng :
Standard:normalflash, autofocus $ingle), single drive, autoexposure, averoge metering.
Fulf auto: normalflash, autofocus (single), single drive, programmed exposure, centre weighted
metering.
Studio;norm alflash, manualfocus, single drive, manualexposure, spot meteting.
Filf flash; normal flash, autofocus (single), single drive, autoexposure, average metering.
You access them by clicking on the PROFILES button when in the standard screen. The profile
screen oppeors and the required profile selected by scrolling the list. When highlighted, press the
LOAD (AFl button. The grip LCD then displays the standard screen together with allthe listed set-
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There are o number of more advanced features that white not necessorily used every day still
remain immediotely accessible through the menu system. They provide the integral finesses thot
make the Hl a powerful ond sophisticated toolto satisfy a variety of professional demands.
Therearefour main functions are:
1. Self timer
2. Bracketing
3.Intervaltimer
4. Settings
An important point to remember is that certoin options are only available when the relevont
screen has been accessed. For example, in Self Timer the choice of 'delay/mirror up' or'mirror
up/ delay' is only available (by turning the rear control wheet - lower row on display) when the
relevant function has been chosen (by turning the front control wheel - upper row on disptoy)
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The self timer allows a delay inthe activation of the shutter ond o change in sequence of the minor
movement. Normally the mirror is raised before the shutter is tripped creating a pause between
the two actions to minimize camera vibration. However, during this pause there will be no image
in the viewfinder and no light metering availabte for any eventual exposure change. Therefore
the Self timer function can be set to a sequence where the detay is fottowed by the mirror being
raised instead. Normally the mirror will instantty return after an exposure but you can also choose
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- t m the reor control 7) Whenthe Delay / Mirror Up, Mirror Up/ Delay sequence is highlighted -ffi
wheelto choose.
DelaY/Mirror UP =
Deloy for set amount of time then mirror roised then exposure mode.
Mirror UP/ DelaY = ffilffiffi
Minor raised then delay for set nmlunt of time then exposure made. G nrtrtlldtFEoPtnt : :
- m- choice. ffi B) Turn the frvnt cvntrolwheelogoinfor Mirror goes down / Mirror remains up
Mi nor sque nce hi g hl ighted. Mirror goes down =
aDelay fint, fhert mirror raised' Mirror returns to its normal position ond the next film frome is odvonced.
chasen as option. Mirror remains uP =
Mirror remoins folded up. No image is visible in the viewfinder until M UP button pressed.
9) Turn the reor controlwheelto choose. ffi rfilffi
l ...:.1,.ffi . ffi .'.ffi .r.l... . 10) Press 0N (AF button) to octivate or deactivote the self timer (toggle function)
+iiNtiisi.[{rc..sotrllr 11) Press SAVE (the DRIVE button)to slve the setting.
ffi:;.l;.:..:.;.1.......12)Presstheshutterreleosebuttontoactivatethesequenceofevents'
Minar down /up highlighted.
' Mirro r down ofter exposure' cho-
senas option.
ON or OFF status ? Cnrt*thelowerrow onthe screenfor
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The brocketing facility provides an automatic series of exposures; one at the standard exposure
setting (Manual or Auto) and the others with pre-determined deviotions in EV from the standard
exposure. This is particularly useful when using transparency film with images containing o very
wide tonal range, for example.
Firstly you make on ossessment concerning the number of extra frames required, the order in
which they should be taken, and by how much EV deviations there should be and the setting made
..firmAc;.m ffui.es,.'ii.ii accordingly. The first metered exposure (Manual or Auto) is the EV that determines the calcula-
fi i#i,$.ffi ti..i..i tions for the bracketing sequence. i.fi fffi *w" Note the difference in operotion between a Single and Contin uous drive settings. In Single you
must press the shutter release button separately for every separate exposure until the sequence
is finished. /n Continu ous you can either maintain the pressure on the button to take all frames .iii
ji..i without stopping or you can releose the pressure on the button and press again to continue to the i.$su .E fi end of the sequence without losing any frames within the set sequence.
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.ffi ps€n..Eiioffofiri.....,.iii.'..iii.i..ii l) Pressffie MENU button.
2) Turn the front control wheel unfil Bracketing appenrs
3) Press Enter (DRIVE) bufton on fie grip
ffi ltenm..'1 .,...'.. 4) Turn the front control wheel to access the options, that are:
fttw#*tro*.et**n'as.'.nr ffi Number of Exposures (the number of exposures required in the sequence) ryIf0li.',,::,.',,::r :.::::',.," :'rl :: :::' tffi lf;ll Sequence (the sequential order ofthe over- or under- exposures)
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5J /n m turn thereor wheelto choose thenumber of fromes required:
21 3, or 5.
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6) lnlffi' turn the reor wheelto choose one of four sequences:
A: Standard, Over, Under
B: Standard, Under, Oyer
C: Over, Standard, Under
D : Under, Standard, Over
/n m turn thereor wheel to choose the anount of EV voriotion required: Z
7, 7/2, 1/3 EU
8) Press 0n (AF bunonl to activotethe setting.
9) Press SAVE (DRIVEbuttonl t0 savethesening.
? Src note at thebeginningof this section regardingthe dffirencebetween Single
and Continuous drive settings, In both cases, the bracketingfunction is automatically
reset for a new sequence.
/ ebracketingsequencecanbestoppedmid-sequencebypressingtheEsc (ON.OFF)
button,
d * an example, a 5 frame sequence with an EV I variation setting at 'standard,
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