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User Manual503CW/503CWD/CFV/CFVII/CFV-39/CFV-50Version 10

10 Opening the focusing hood 3 Lift the lid by firmly gripping the tab on its rear edge, and swinging it up to a vertical posi-tion. The hood unfol

11 Strap attachment and removal 9, 10, 11Place the main body of the strap clip over one of the camera’s strap lugs. Press the tip of the clip towa

12 3LensesThe 503CW/503CWD is compatible with lenses that have an integral leaf shutter, namely, all C series lenses. CFi/CFE lenses are the latest

13 1. Shutter speed ring2. F-setting button3. Warning mark4. Depth-of-field preview knob5. PC-socket with positive lock6. Central lens in

14 Exposure values 6The aperture and shutter speed combination set opposite the central lens index determines the exposure. Every combination of s

15 Flash/strobe synchronization 11The C series lenses have built-in leaf shutters with speeds from 1s to 1/500s and B. Flash synchronization occur

16 4Viewfinder SystemThe 503CW/503CWD is supplied with a light, compact and foldable viewfinder, providing a through-the-lens laterally reversed ima

17 Changing the magnifier 2Mounted lenses with dioptre correction from +3 to -4 are available, and are easily inter-changed as follows: 1. Remove

18 5Film MagazinesA number of different film magazines were produced over the years to accommodate various film types and formats. The film magazine de

19 ‘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 pro

2 Welcome to Hasselblad 503CW503CWD CFV

20 (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 tha

21 Removing film from the magazine 9When the last frame has been exposed and wound on, the magazine blocks the camera for further release.Wind off t

22 Flash/strobe with film 14, 15Any flash/strobe unit can be connected to the 503 CW / 503 CWD via the PC flash/strobe terminal on the lens for manu

23 General points and tips•  Beforeyoucanmakeanexposure,youmustremovethemagazineslide.Themaga-zine will then be locked on the camera

24 6AccessoriesSome accessories are still currently available for the 503CW to expand your system and tailor it to suit your needs.Photo: Stephan Z

25 Rear cover MultiControl (supplied)The Rear Cover MultiControl (3051070) not only provides protection for the camera body when a CFV or film magaz

26 Winder CWThe Winder CW is a compact, economically designed unit providing not only a motor drive facility but also a comfortable and robust grip

27 Single lens reflex camera with 6 x 6 cm (2 ⁄ x 2 ⁄ in) max. film size. Interchangeable lenses, film magazines, viewfinders, and focusing screens

28 1OverviewPhoto: Claudio Napolitan / Hasselblad Masters

29 IntroductionThe captured image is temporarily stored internally on a CF card or externally, via a FireWire connection onto a computer hard disk

3 Not all the images in this manual were taken with a Hasselblad 503CW/CFV. They are used for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to re

30 Warnings and restrictions•  Keepthe503CWDorCFV(andallcomputerequipment)awayfrommoisturewhereverpossible. If your camera become

31 Before you start Leave protective covers on as much as possible and avoid touching glass surfaces and inserting fingers into the camera body et

32 Display mode button 5 Steps through the various view modes for the preview im-age: standard, histogram overlay, image details, screen off and fu

33 Digital back support slots 23Accepts digital back/magazine support hooks on camera body. Winder / EL terminal 22Terminal for connection to a H

34 The Battery Pack F-570 CFV (3051094) is the recommended power source for the Hasselblad 503CWD and Hasselblad CFV (all models).It is a rechargea

35 Charge indicationWhen connected to a power socket, the indicator lamp (I) on the charger displays three conditions:GREEN — the charger is funct

36 ON/OFFbutton With a fully charged battery fitted, keep the ON/OFF button depressed for at least two seconds. (This time delay helps prevent

37 Studio flash/strobe units when tethered to a desktop computer If the 503CWD/CFV is tethered to a computer that is connected to a regular electric

38 Flash / strobe connection for CFV digital backs.Please note the different ways of connecting the various camera body / CFV / flash /computer combi

39 The menu is structured in a manner similar to cell phones and similar electronic devices. Various branches within the tree system are accessed b

4 The LensesYou have access to the whole range of Hasselblad ‘C’ series lenses both old and new. Lenses are specially manufactured for Hasselblad b

40 MENUDELETEFor single or multiple dele-tion of images.BATCHUsedtocreatenewstoragefolders (batches) and name them.STORAGESETTINGSByusingthe

41 Storage and Settings menu structure overviewHere you can see where some of the main screens are situated with regard to each other. Accessing th

42 2Getting Started Photo: Mark Holthusen / Hasselblad Masters

43 Tethered / Studio modeThis mode enables you to connect the 503CWD and CFV directly to a computer and to operate the system using Hasselblad Phoc

44 ImageBank-II (discontinued product) The Hasselblad ImageBank-II is a portable 100MB hard disk that provides high-speed image-file storage for us

45 1 21a 1b2a2bRemoving a card1. With the CF card door open, press gently on the card removal button (1a) and then release it. It will now extend

46 Shooting with Phocus runningWhen you are connected to a computer and you want to control the camera from Phocus, the following rules apply: •

47 23 45 61 INITIAL SETTINGSThe initial general setting is language choice. This choice is re-tained but can be changed at any time. You can choos

48 31To set the ISO:1. Select the MENU > ISO item. This is the top item of the top menu, so it will be selected by default when you enter the m

49 White Bal. Setting Setting descriptionDaylight For general outdoor use in direct sunlight.Cloudy For general outdoor use in cloudy weather.Shade

5 Unique Hasselblad Natural Color SolutionIn the past, color management solutions have imposed limitations on professional digital pho-tographers,

50 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. Either move o

51 3PreviewsPhoto: Mark Zibert / Hasselblad Masters

52 Choosing the Preview modeUse the View Mode button to cycle through the available preview modes which are: • Standardpreview: Shows a previ

53 ABCDE Full-details mode DIn full-details mode, you can read a complete list of camera settings, plus see the histogram and, in the backgroun

54 1Overexposure indicator 1Though the histogram shows you when some of your pixels are overexposed, it does not tell you which ones. In a shot wi

55 4Batches & BrowsingPhoto: Bang Peng / Hasselblad Masters

56 Current batchThe camera always works with a current batch. This is the location at which the camera will save all new shots and the natural loca

57 Batch and Media screen overviewMedium-type icon (Compact Flash)Medium nameCurrent remaining capacity on mediumThe MEDIA screen.Displays informat

58 Creating a new batch1. Press the MENU button.2. Press  to navigate down and select the Storage dialog. Press  and then  to navigate down and

59 Basic image browsingThe display enables you to inspect your shots while you are still on-location. It offers full-screen previews, high- magnifi

6 1GeneralInformationPhoto: Joao Carlos / Hasselblad Masters

60 Browsing batchesWhen you browse using the navigator button, you will only see images from the current batch (folder) on the current medium. To v

61 5IAAInstant Approval ArchitecturePhoto: Lyle Owerko / Hasselblad Masters

62 Using Instant Approval ArchitectureThe Instant Approval Architecture system helps you to evaluate your images as quickly as you take them. It

63 3. If no problem is detected, then the image is saved with the chosen default approval status.4. When you are browsing through your shots, kee

64 Default approval statusBy default, the system assigns an initial approval status for each new shot based on an analysis of the distribution of e

65 Browsing by approval statusYou can set the camera to browse by approval status, which means, for example, that you will see only green-status im

66 6Delete Format CopyPhoto: Joao Carlos / Hasselblad Masters

67 Deleting single images1. Use the – button to go to the nine-thumbnail (in this case) view to make an initial search. 2. Use the navigator bu

68 Deleting by Approval statusTo delete several images at the same time using Approval status.1. Starting at the single-image preview display, S

69 Deleting several images from a batchTo delete several images at the same time from a selected batch:1. From a single-image preview display, r

7 12345678101112131415161819202123222426279251714. Drive shaft15. Exposure value index16. Exposure value scale17. Shutter speed and aperture interl

70 Deleting several images from a CF cardTo delete several images at the same time:1. Starting at the single-image preview display, press the –

71 To format media:1. If you have more than one type of medium connected (e.g., a compact-flash card and ImageBank-II – 16 Mpix only), then start b

72 7Settings Photo: Nina Berman / Hasselblad Masters

73 Navigating the USER INTERFACE settings

74 •  Display:This feature sets the Timeout (2-30 seconds) on the display, which behaves very much like a screen saver on a computer.When the timeo

75 13 45 62Navigating the CAMERA settings MENU > SETTINGS > CameraAll Hasselblad V-system cameras can communicate with the CFV without the n

76 555 ELD500 EL/ELM500/553 ELX500 C/CM501 C/CM503 CX/CXi/CWSWC / SWC/M903 SWC905 SWCModified 202FA/203 FE / 205 TCC / 205 FCCWith F type lenses and

77 Hasselblad 503CW plus winder CWExposure Cable 503All Hasselblad EL models All Hasselblad EL models except ELD Adapter ELExposure Cable ELPinhole

78 Capture SequenceThis feature functions in the same manner as an interval timer and only works in conjunc-tion with a motor or winder driven came

79 13 45 67 892Setting CAMERA model and optionsProceed as follows:1. Press the menu (MENU) button to open the menu.2. Use  and  to select the SE

8 28293031323334353637 38 39 40 42 43 44 4546474849505152535455565758594144. Battery contacts45. Battery (not supplied)46. Ready light indicator47.

80 13 45 67 829 109. Press  to select CAPTURE SEQUENCE. 10. Press  to open the CAPTURE SEQUENCE menu.7. Press  or  to select EXPOSURE TIME. 8.

81 19. Note that the MENU/EXIT button now displays STOP. The sequence can be stopped at any time by pressing this button and the standard menu disp

82 2112 MENU > SETTINGS > DefaultThe DEFAULT setting will reset all custom settings you have made back to the original default / factory set

83 MENU > SETTINGS > Custom OptionsCustom Options allow you to make individual settings for the dif-ferent models: Image Format (39/50 Mpix

84 Tilt sensor (39/50 Mpix only)The tilt sensor tags image files according to the orientation of the camera at the time of capture to ensure correct

85 8Cleaning Photo: Dirk Rees / Hasselblad Masters

86 Cleaning the housingsIf the camera becomes dirty, clean it with a soft, clean cloth lightly moistened with water only. Do not use any other solv

87 9Appendix Photo: Mark Holthusen / Hasselblad Masters

88 16millionpixels 39Mpixels(5412x7212) 50Mpixels(6132x8176) 29 Mpixels (5412 x 5412) 38 Mpixels (6132 x 6132)36.7x36.7mm 36.7x

89 Equipment care & Service EQUIPMENT CARE•  Keep all equipment and accessories out of the reach of small children.•  Donotplaceheavy

9 2Camera BodyThis section describes the basic operations. Follow the instructions step-by-step to avoid damaging the equip-ment. Check that the wi

90 503Accessory rail 11Aperture 13Attaching the lens 13Attaching the magazine 19Built-in magnifier 10Changing the focusing hood or viewfinder

91 The information in this manual is furnished for informational use only, is subject to change without notice, and should not be con-strued as a c

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