Hasselblad H2 User manual

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The Hasselblad H2 camera is the most versatile
medium-format camera on the market today, hand-
ling digital and analogue capture with equal ease. It
is designed for the toughest professional use and is
equipped with an impressive array of user-friendly fea-
tures. The H2 camera builds further on the H1 camera
that was introduced in 2002 and lists new digital fea-
tures to make digital high-end capture as easy as point-
and-shoot. In combination with the latest Hasselblad CF
digital backs, the H2 can take full advantage of power-
ful features such as “Instant Approval Architecture”
and “Hasselblad Natural Color Solution” for rapid and
secure workow. Other features are additional meta-
data stored in the image le to make further image
enhancement possible as well as functions to support
the ”Instant-approval architecture” in the Hasselblad
CF digital backs.
Large format digital capture
The H2 camera uses an optical format allowing for digital
capture with sensors more than twice the physical size
of today’s 35mm sensors. The sensor can therefore hold
more and larger pixels, which secure a high-end image
quality in terms of high delity colour rendering without
gradation break-ups even in the brightest highlight areas
and with low noise in shadow areas.
Wide range of high performance lenses
The H2 lens program is designed and engineered by
Hasselblad to meet the highest optical specications. H
System lenses cover a wide spectrum of focal lengths
and feature the fastest and most precise 645 autofocus
system there is today. The integral lens shutters allow for
ash sync down to 1/800 second. The lens shutter also
provides silent and vibration-free operation.
Superior viewnder
The viewnder is the most important interface between the
photographer and the subject. The large and bright view-
nder of the H2 camera shows the image crisp and clear,
letting you work even in dim lighting with perfect result.
Advanced exposure control
The exposure can be controlled either by sophisticated
exposure automation or with full manual control.
Customizable
To make the camera suit specic requirements its design
includes over 30 functions that can be tailored by the user.
Programmable
The camera features four buttons than can easily be pro-
grammed as short-cuts to the most used functions of the
camera. In this way you can instantly reach your favourite
function just by clicking a button.
Proles for simplicity and safety
A camera like the H2 has a great number of functions that
can be set by the user for optimal use. Stressful situations
demand a fool-proof way of making these changes and so
the “Proles” function was adopted. The prole is actually a
memory where all settings in the camera can be stored with
one click of a button. This memory can later also be recalled
by a click of a button. This saves you time, but perhaps most
important, it prevents mistakes from happening.

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90° viewnder
The HV90X viewnder offers near 100% image view and
eyesight dioptre correction. The large eyepiece also allows
full image view even when wearing glasses.
Built-in ll ash
The viewnder also features a compact ash. Though pri-
marily intended to be used as ll ash it can also be used
as main ash in some cases. The ash has a metric guide
number of 12, but when used as ll ash with -2 stops
adjustment it is equal to guide number 24.
Automatic ash
With the SCA 3902 ash adapter, any ash compatible with
the SCA3002 system can be used. This means that you
can choose from small and compact ashes for extremely
portable use as well as larger and more powerful ashes
when so required.
Flash metering system
The built-in ash metering system is designed to be used
when working with manually controlled ashes, such as
studio ashes.
Interchangeable lm backs
The lm back for the H2 camera features inserts than can
handle both 120 and 220 lm. If you use Bar coded lm
(dened by FUJIFILM) the setting of both lm type and ISO
value is automatic. Film wind-on and wind-off is also auto-
matic with all lms.
Customizable data imprinting
Data, e.g. exposure parameters, can be printed along the
lm edge and outside of the image area. The imprint func-
tion can include a user selectable text string that will also
be printed on the lm. This text string is also added to
the image meta data when using Hasselblad CF digital
backs.
Dot-matrix displays
The grip LCD and the viewnder LCD is of dot-matrix type.
This means that the camera is able to present clear and
easy-to-understand information and messages instead of
xed and sometimes not so obvious symbols.
Lens optimization data
The camera supplies extra unique information to the
Hasselblad CF digital back to make automatic image
enhancement possible resulting in unparalleled digital
image quality.
Instant Approval Architecture
As an integral part of Hasselblad’s digital solutions the H2
is fronting the Instant Approval Architecture from the split
second of capture. Limitless digital image capture loses
some of its potential if the photographer cannot quickly
review and select the best images to present to the client.
See also product sheet for Hasselblad CF digital back.
Available at www.hasselblad.com.
A Future-safe investment
The rmware in the H2 camera is upgradeable, mean-
ing that existing cameras will acquire new features just
by upgrading. This can easily be carried out by the user
simply by connecting the camera with a Hasselblad CF
digital back to a computer.
Hasselblad quality and support
The H2 camera is built to the very strict standards that
have always has been used by Hasselblad, ensuring a long
life even with tough use. However, the camera, just like
your car, requires regular service to function optimally.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Camera type SLR type camera with interchangeable lenses, viewnder and magazines.
Lenses Hasselblad HC lenses with integral leaf shutter (excluding the HCD28 designed for H3D).
Autofocus or manual focusing. All C-type lenses from the V system with optional CF lens adapter.
Shutter Electronically controlled integral lens shutter in each lens.
Shutter speed range 1/800 s to 18 hours (32 seconds with digital capture)
Image format 56 x 41.5 mm (Width x Height)
Viewnder
Viewnder option
90° reex viewnder w. diopter adjustment (-4 to +2.5D). Image magnication 2.7X. Integral ll-ash
(G.No. 12 @ ISO100). Hot shoe for SCA3002-system ashes from Metz™. Image view: near 100%
HVD Waistlevel viewnder.
Focusing screen Acute Matte type D with markings for spot metering area and AF sensitive area.
Optional screen with grid markings available.
Focusing Automatic and manual focusing. Instant manual focus override. AF metering with passive central
cross-type sensor. Metering range EV 1 to 19 at ISO100.
Focusing modes Manual with optional focus indication in viewnder, Single shot AF and Continuous AF. Focus lock
available in AF modes either with shutter release or any of the four programmable buttons.
Flash control Automatic TTL-OTF centre weighted system. Uses built-in ash or ashes compatible with SCA3002
(Metz™). Output can be adjusted from -3 to +3EV. For manual ashes a built-in metering system is
available. ISO range 16 to 6400 (excluding any exposure adjustment).
Exposure metering Metering options: Spot, Centre weighted and Average. Metering range Spot: EV2 to 21, Centre
weighted: EV1 to 21, Average: EV1 to 21. Exposure adjustment from -5 to +5 EV in 1/3 stops.
Exposure lock with separate button.
Exposure modes Exposure modes: Manual, Aperture priority, Shutter speed priority, Programmed and
Programmed Variable.
Automatic bracketing Available with 2, 3, 5, 7 or 9 frames. 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV step. Exposure sequence can be changed.
Interval timer Unlimited number of frames. Interval time can be set from 1 second to 1 hour.
Multi exposure Number of exposures can be set to 2, 3, 4, 5 and no limit.
Flash metering Available when using manully controlled ashes.
Flash sync speed Flash can be used at all shutter speeds.
Flash can be synchronized in the beginning or at the end of the exposure.
Flash sync connection TTL hot-shoe on viewnder or standard PC connector on camera body.
Film types 120 full (16 exposures), 120 half-length (8 exposures) or 220 type lm (32 exposures).
Automatic setting of ISO and lm type when using Barcoded lm. Automatic lm wind-on and wind-off.
Film magazine Interchangeable lm magazine with insert for both 120 and 220 lm type. Integral curtain type dark
slide. Multi mode data imprinting outside image area. Features Bar code recognition.
Camera displays Two dot-matrix LCD’s, one on the camera grip and one in the viewnder.
One segment base LCD on the magazine.
Power supply Rechargeable Li-ion battery (7.2 VDC / 1850 mAh).
Cassette for 3 CR-123 Lithium batteries included.
Digital compatibility All Ixpress, Hasselblad CF and Hasselblad CFH digital backs. Approved 3rd party digital backs.
External dimensions Camera body: 144 x 110 x 88 mm. 90˚ viewnder: 78 x 47 x132 mm, Film magazine: 97 x 83 x 56
mm, Lens 2,8/80 mm: 83 x 69 mm. Complete camera: 153 x 131 x 200 mm.
[W x H x D or length x diameter]
Weight Camera body: 830 g. 90˚ viewnder: 330 g, Film magazine: 475 g (incl lm), Lens 2,8/80 mm: 450 g

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H system lens range
80500297 – 12/2007 UK v3
HASSELBLAD H2
HC 3.5/35 mm HC 3.5/50 mm HC 2.8/80 mm
HC 2.2/100 mm HC Macro 4/120 mm HC 3.2/150 mm
HC 4/210 mm HC 4.5/300 mm HC 3.5-4.5/50-110 mm
HC 1.7X converter All C-type lenses from the V system with optional CF lens adapter