Hasselblad CF22 CF39 User Manual

User Manual Language version: EnglishManual version: 1Francis Hills Fashioncreated using liveBooks, www.live-books.comcopyright Francis Hills

10 ABCDE Initial setupA CF digital back is delivered with a protective cover in place. This must be removed in order to t the i-Adapter and re-a

11 Shooting/image storage modesA CF digital back can store captured images in three ways:1. Untethered / Compact ash card modeIn this mode a CF

12 121a1b1c1d Using compact ash memory cardsWhen shooting to a compact-ash card, a CF digital back is com-pletely self-contained. No additional

13 To use an Imagebank with a CF digital back, simply assemble it as described in its manual and connect the two with a standard FireWire 800 (IEEE

14 GeneralUsing the menu on a CF digital back is very similar to using a menu on a cell phone or similar. When you enter the menu (by pressing the

15 BROWSESets the approval status (classication) lter for easier and quicker image browsing.MENUMEDIADetermines where les will be stored (ash c

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

17 1 23 45 6Press and hold until the display begins to flash (or stops flashing) its overexposed areas. See ‘Overexposure Indicator’ for full detai

18 GeneralWith a new CF card (or a newly formatted CF card) inserted or with an Imagebank, a new folder (called a batch) is created automatically a

19 Medium-type icon (Compact Flash)Medium nameNumber of green, yellow and red shots currently stored on the mediumMedium capacity in bytes and shot

2 C O N T E N T SPLEASE NOTE !The menu on the digital back can be set to seven dierent languages:Inset photo on user manual CD and user ma

20 1 23 45 67 89 10To select the current medium and view batches using the browse controls:1. Press the zoom-out ( ) button repeatedly until you

21 Using Instant Approval Architecturee Instant Approval Architecture system helps you to classify your images as quickly as you take them. It w

22 conversely a rapid string of notes going down the musical scale if the image is judged as underexposed • Downgrades the approval status to yel

23 images are still there, but they will not be shown until you change the lter setting. Also, if you change the status of an image, the image may

24 Basic image browsinge large, full-colour OLED display enables you to inspect your shots while you are still on-location. e display oers ful

25 3oror412Zooming in for more detaile preview display has a much lower resolution than your images. You can therefore zoom very far into the imag

26 Preview ModesChoosing the Preview modeYou can use the view-mode button to cycle through the available preview modes.e preview screen works in

27 ABCDISO settingWhite balanceCurrent storage mediumButton labelImage le nameStorage capacity(Shots taken / shots remaining)Approval status and b

28 12Battery-saver modeIn this mode, the digital back is fully responsive, so you can take pictures but the screen is not lit up, thereby saving ba

29 There is also a one-button short-cut for deleting single images. To use it, select a target image and then press and hold the  until the conrm

3 Welcome to Hasselblad!The Hasselblad CF line of digital backs oers 22 and 39 Mpix digital capture at a professional level for unbeatable results

30 Menu system overviewThe main menu contains those settings that you will need to access most often as you work on an assignment. It also provid

31 Menu structureEntries of the main menu

32 11 23 45 6Language1. Press the MENU button to open the menu.2. Use  and  to select the SETTINGS sub-menu. 3. Press  to open the SETTINGS m

33 White Bal. Setting Setting descriptionDaylight For general outdoor use in direct sunlight.Cloudy For general outdoor use in cloudy weather.Sh

34 12 3There is also a one-button short-cut for changing the browse lter. To use it, press and hold (do not click!) the Instant Approval but-ton

35 MENU – •  Storage This section describes le storage, le transference, storage organization, le classication and related subjects.Navigating

36 There is also a one-button short-cut for deleting single images. To use it, select a target image and then press and hold the  until the conr

37 Menus for deleting several images from a batch.  1234A.B.C.D.Deleting several images from a batchTo delete several images from a selected bat

38 55. You now return to the main menu. Either move on to another setting by using the navigator button or 6. Press the menu (EXIT) button to exi

39 Menus for deleting several images from all batches from a selected storage medium.56785. You must now select the approval status that you wis

4 We have developed a new Hasselblad raw le format called 3F RAW (3FR) to help implement our new unique color system. The new 3FR le format is de

40 23145FORMATe digital back is only able to read and write to media that have been formatted. However, new cards or disks sometimes arrive wit

41 12435COPYUsually, you will copy images from a card by connecting the cam-era to a computer and using FlexColor. However, you might also want

42 1234BATCHBatches help you to organize your work. ey are very similar to folders on a computer hard disk. Use the Batch command of the STORAG

43 3412DEFAULT APPR. LEVELe Instant Approval Architecture system helps you to evalu-ate and mark each image based on how well it has come out. B

44 Menu: SettingsThere are a number of settings grouped under the general ‘Settings’ heading which are:• User Interface• Camera• Miscellaneous•

45 MAIN MENU > SETTINGS > User InterfaceBy altering the User Interface settings, you can control the way the digital back interacts to suit

46 Setting the options under the User Interface menuEach of the above entries can be set by similar menu navigation. Language, Power Down and Mark

47 MAIN MENU > SETTINGS > CameraThe camera choices that appear on the menu are automatically restricted to the adapter you have tted. So,

48 • Only the single shot function (A or AS mode camera settings) should be set on the camera. Rapid sequence shots are not possible.• Use the Ad

49 Capture sequenceis feature functions in the same manner as an interval timer and only works in conjunction with a motor or winder driven camera

5 CF-Flash card (2 GB)Flash sync output cableFlash sync input cableFireWire cableGrey Card Nylon CaseE-wipes Computer system requirementsDigital 

50 Connectivity diagramFlexBodyArcBodySWC / SWC/M903 SWC905 SWC2000 FC / FCM2003 FCW201 F / 203 FE205 TCC / FCCWith C-type lens503 CW +Winder CW500

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53 1 23 45 67 89Setting EXPOSURE TIME and CAPTURE SEQUENCEProceed as follows:1. Press the menu (MENU) button to open the menu.2. Use  and  to s

54 11 121314151619181711. Press either the or button to make an INITIAL DELAY setting. This setting controls the amount of time that elapses

55 123Navigating the MISCELLANEOUS settings MAIN MENU > SETTINGS > Miscellaneouse MISCELLANEOUS menu contains two settings:Selecting an

56 321The About boxOccasionally, Hasselblad releases updates to the internal soware of the digital back (this is called “rmware”). ese updat

57 21 MAIN MENU > SETTINGS > Defaulte DEFAULT setting will reset all custom settings you have made back to the original default / factor

58 Witha Multishot back, there are two extra modes available other than single shot; namely Multi-shot and Micro-step. These virtually eliminate un

59 4UBUJPOBSZDPNQVUFS4UVEJPGMBTITUSPCFMost ash units are suitable for use with a CF digital back. However, for safety reasons, care should be t

6 General overviewIn very simple terms, a CF digital back holds a light sensitive sensor in place at the lm plane. The electronic signals from the

60 Cleaning the CCD Infrared FilterIf you see dark or coloured spots or lines in your images, then you may need to clean the outer surface of digit

61 2. Fold the tissue several times to match the width of the IR lter—you might use two or three tissues at a time if necessary (to give you a be

62 EQUIPMENT CARE• Keep all equipment and accessories out of the reach of small children.• Do not place heavy objects on the equipment.• D

63 Technical specifications — CF Sensor sizeSensor dimensionsImage size (8/16 bit RGB)Shooting mode16 bit colourISO speed range Longest shutter

64 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

65 Victor Hasselblad ABBox 220, SE - 401 23 Göteborg, SwedenHasselblad A/SHejrevej 30, DK - 2400 Copenhagen, Denmark

7 A CF digital back is an electronic device and consequently attention to power ac-cess is vital. When working untethered it is therefore important

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9 Ready light indicator 6Flashes green to indicate that the digital back is performing a