Hasselblad H2F - User manual

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HASSELBLAD H2F
The H2F camera is based upon the renowned H-camera
system, which was introduced to the market in 2002. It is
designed for the toughest professional use and is equipped
with an array of user-friendly features.
The quality and performance of the range of high-
performance HC and HCD lenses makes the H2F the choice
of the professional.
Further developments in Hasselblad’s UltraFocus technology
and breakthroughs in component availability and manufac-
turing has allowed Hasselblad to expand the functionality of
H2F to a level of digital functionality not possible with the
former H2, including digital capture with Hasselblad’s unique
wide-angle HCD 28mm lens.
WIDE RANGE OF HIGH PERFORMANCE LENSES
The H2F lens program is designed and engineered by
Hasselblad to meet the highest optical specications. The
HC and HCD lenses cover a wide spectrum of focal lengths
and feature the fastest and most precise 645 auto-focus
system there is today. The unique HCD 28mm wide-angle
lens has been tailored for digital use with a 36×48 mm
sensor. The integral lens shutters allow for ash sync down
to 1/800 second. The lens shutter also provides silent and
vibration-free operation.
SUPERIOR VIEWFINDER PROGRAM
The viewnder is the most important interface between the
photographer and the subject. The large and bright view-
nder of the H2F camera shows the image crisp and clear,
letting you work even in dim lighting with perfect result. The
HV 90X viewnder covers the full area of the HC lens line.
The HV 90X viewnder offers near 100% image view and
eyesight dioptre correction. The large eyepiece also allows
full image view even when wearing glasses. The HVD 90X
has been optimized for digital work with the digital sensor
size of 36×48mm. A waist-level viewnder is available as
accessory.

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ADVANCED EXPOSURE CONTROL
The exposure can be controlled either by sophisticated expo-
sure automation or with full manual control.
PROGRAMMABLE
To make the camera suit specic requirements its design
includes over 30 functions that can be tailored by the user.
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 favorite
function just by clicking a button.
PROFILES FOR SIMPLICITY AND SAFETY
With the numerous functions that can be set by the user
for optimal use, a demand for a fool-proof way of control-
ling these changes arose - and thus the “Proles” function
was developed. 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.
BUILT-IN FILL FLASH
The viewnder also features a compact ash. Though
primarily 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 FLASH
With the SCA 3902 ash adapter, any ash compatible with
the SCA3002 system dened by Metz can be used. This
means that you can choose from small and compact ashes
for extremely portable use as well as larger and more power-
ful 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 FILM MAGAZINES
The lm magazines for the H2F 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.
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.
A FUTURE-SAFE INVESTMENT
The H2F camera is built to the very strict standards that
have always has been used by Hasselblad, ensuring a long
life even with tough use. The rmware in the H2F camera
is upgradeable, meaning that existing cameras will acquire
new features just by upgrading their rmware. This can easily
be carried out by any of Hasselblad’s service centers, which
are also there for you when the camera, just like your car,
requires its regular service.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Camera type SLR type camera with interchangeable lenses, viewnder and magazines.
Lenses Hasselblad HC and HCD (digital capture only) lenses with integral leaf shutter. 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.
Image format 56 x 41.5 mm (Width x Height).
Viewnder options •HV 90x: 90° eye-level viewnder w. diopter adjustment (-4 to +2.5D). Image magnication 2.7 times.
Integral ll-ash (G.No. 12 @ ISO100). Hot shoe for SCA3002-system ashes from Metz™.
Delivered with the camera kit.
•HVD 90x: 90° eye-level viewnder w. diopter adjustment (-5 to +3.5D). Image magnication 3.1 times.
Integral ll-ash (G.No. 12 @ ISO100). Hot shoe for SCA3002-system ashes from Metz™.
•HVM: Waist-level 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 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 Maximum 32 frames with lm (unlimited with digital back). 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. Available with lm only.
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.
Digital Compatibility All Hasselblad CF and CFH digital backs.
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 Cassette for 3 CR-123 Lithium batteries included.
External dimensions Camera body: 144 x 110 x 88 mm. 90˚ viewnder: 78 x 47 x 132 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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H2F camera lens range
04.09 - UK v5 Specication subject to change without notice.
HASSELBLAD H2F
HCD 4/28mm HC 3.5/35mm HC 3.5/50mm
HC 2.8/80mm HC 2.2/100mm HC Macro 4/120mm
HC 3.2/150mm HC 4/210mm HC 4.5/300mm
HC 3.5-4.5/50-110mm HCD 4-5.6/35-90mm Aspherical All C-type lenses from the V system
with optional CF lens adapter