Hasselblad X2D 100C User manual

X2D 100C
v1.0 2022.09
User Manual

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1 PRODUCT PROFILE 10
1.1 Introduction 11
1.2 Feature Highlights 11
100-Megapixel Medium Format BSI CMOS Sensor 11
HNCS 11
5-Axis 7-Stop In-Body Image Stabilisation 11
Phase Detection Autofocus 11
Built-in 1TB SSD 12
Electronic Viewfinder with 1.0x Magnification 12
Tilting Touch Display and Top Display 12
Phocus Mobile 2 and Phocus 12
High-Speed Transmission 12
Hasselblad Lenses to Match 12
XCD System Lenses 12
H System Lenses 13
V System and XPan System Lenses 13
1.3 Specifications 14
1.4 Charging the Battery 16
How to Charge 16
Charging Indicators 17
1.5 Mounting the Lens 18
1.6 Mounting the Lens Shade 19
1.7 Inserting the Memory Card 20
1.8 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 21
2 FUNCTIONS 22
2.1 Overview 23
2.2 Interaction Displays 28
2.3 Touch Display 30
Touch Display Operations 30
Touch Controls 30
Button and Scroll Wheel Controls 31
CONTENTS

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Screen Switch 32
Live View 34
Exposure Information Display 34
Exposure Information + Grid Overlay 36
Exposure Information + Distance Scale Overlay 36
Exposure Information + Spirit Level Overlay 36
Control Screen 37
Enter/Exit Control Screen 37
Locked Parameters on Control Screen 38
Settings on Control Screen 39
Browse Mode 42
2.4 Top Display 43
2.5 Exposure Modes 45
Selecting Exposure Mode 45
Manual Exposure 47
Automatic Exposure 48
Auto Exposure Lock 49
2.6 Focus Modes 50
Selecting Focus Mode 50
Auto Focus 52
Focus Point 53
Autofocus Single 54
Manual Focus 55
Manual Focus in Live View 55
Enabling MF Assist 55
Auto Zoom 56
Focus Indicator 57
Moving and Adjusting Focus Point 58
2.7 Drive Modes 59
Selecting Drive Mode 59
Single 60
Continuous 60
Self Timer 60
Interval 61
Exposure Bracketing 62
2.8 Image Stabilisation 63

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2.9 Built-in SSD 64
Storing Files to SSD 64
Formatting SSD 64
Checking SSD Storage Status 64
2.10 Memory Cards 65
Recommended Memory Cards 65
Storing Files to Memory Card 65
Formatting Memory Card 65
Checking Memory Card Storage Status 65
2.11 Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) 66
Screen Display 66
Dioptre Adjustment 66
Touchpad Operations 66
Setting Touchpad Area 66
Moving Focus Point 67
Zooming In/Out 67
2.12 Image Browsing 68
Browsing Images 68
Standard Preview Mode 69
9 View Mode 69
Capture Details Mode 70
Separate Histogram RGB Mode 70
Luminance Histogram Mode 70
Luminance Histogram Exposure 71
Selecting Folder to Browse 72
Creating Folders 72
Image Rating 73
3 SETTINGS 74
3.1 Main Menu 75
3.2 Exposure Settings 76
Exposure Compensation 76
Reset After Exposure 76
Reset After Reboot 76
Shutter Function 77
Electronic Shutter 77

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True Exposure 77
Shutter Speed Limit 79
Auto ISO Limits 80
Exposure Simulation 80
Configuration 81
Exposure Lock 81
Increment Step Size 81
B/T Mode 81
Lens 82
3.3 Focus Settings 83
Autofocus 83
AF Point Size 83
Reset Focus Point 83
AF Results Sound 83
Manual Focus 84
MF Assist 84
Move AF Point 84
Move AF Point for EVF 84
3.4 Quality Settings 85
Image Format 85
Bit Depth 85
3.5 Flash Settings 86
Sync 86
Exposure Lock until Flash Ready 86
3.6 Display Settings 87
EVF-Rear Screen 87
EVF 88
EVF Dioptre 88
Eye Sensor Distance 88
Always start Live View in EVF 88
Brightness 88
Rear Screen Brightness 88
Top Display Brightness 88
EVF Brightness 88
Preview 89
Preview Time 89

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Rear Screen 89
EVF 89
Overexposure Warning 89
3.7 Power Settings 90
Display Off 90
Power Off 90
Power Off when Tethered 90
3.8 Storage Settings 91
Destination 91
Primary Slot 91
Secondary Storage 91
Info 92
Format 92
3.9 Stabilisation Settings 93
Stabilisation 93
Focal Length 93
3.10 Wi-Fi Settings 94
3.11 General Settings 96
Touch 96
Touchpad for EVF 97
Custom Buttons 98
Custom Buttons 98
Reset Custom Buttons 98
Custom Profiles 99
Spirit Level Calibration 100
Date & Time 102
Language & Unit 102
Language 102
Unit of Distance 102
Service 103
Firmware Update 103
Default Settings 104
File Counter 104
Log Data 104
About 105

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4 PHOCUS MOBILE 2 AND PHOCUS 106
4.1 Profile 107
4.2 Phocus Mobile 2 App 108
4.3 Phocus Software 109
Connecting to Computer 109
Professional Image Quality 110
Phocus and Hasselblad Capture Files 110
5 APPENDIX 111
5.1 Change From Foreign Language 112
5.2 ERROR MESSAGES 113
5.3 Clean the Sensor Filter 113
5.4 Clean the Lens Glass Surface 114
Remove Dust 114
Remove Smear 114
5.5 EV VALUE 114
5.6 Accessories 116
XH Lens Adapter 116
XH CONVERTER 0,8 117
XV Lens Adapter 118
Tripod Mount Ring 75mm 118
XPan Lens Adapter 119
Battery Charging Hub 119
Optional HC Lens Accessories 120
H 13, 26 and 52 Extension Tubes 120
Converter H 1.7x 120
Tilt/Shift Adapter HTS 1.5x 120
Optional Accessories 121
Pro Shade V/H 60 – 95 121
Pro Shade Adapters 121
UV Sky Filters 121
Pola Filters 122
Tripod Quick Coupling H 122

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USING THIS MANUAL
LEGEND
Import Hints and tips
BEFORE USE
The following documents have been produced to help users safely operate and make full
use of the product:
1. In the Box
2. Disclaimer and Safety Guidelines
3. Quick Start Guide
4. User Manual
Refer to X2D 100C In the Box to check the listed parts and read the disclaimer and safety
guidelines before use. Refer to the quick start guide for more information on assembly and
basic features and functions. Refer to the user manual for more comprehensive information.
GLOSSARY
In this user manual, a few terms are used:
Tap: this means to touch a value or icon on the display with the finger briefly. This only works
with a bare finger or when special touch-display gloves are used.
Double-tap: quickly tap the same location on the display within 1 second. This is mainly
used to zoom in an image or Live View.
Long-press: press and hold for 1 second.
Swipe: a swiping movement is when users press and hold the finger and slide in one
direction. This is typically used when selecting a value from a list or when panning in a
zoomed-in image.
Spread: place two fingers on the display and move them apart. Typically used when
zooming in.
Pinch: place two fingers on the display with a distance between and move the fingers
together. Typically used when zooming out.
Tethering: when the camera is connected to a computer with a USB cable or an iPad Pro/
iPhone with Wi-Fi.

1 PRODUCT PROFILE