Hasselblad Flextight X5 User manual

User Manual
Flextight X5 / X1
English – v/1.5

Table of contents
Warnings and Restrictions 4
System Requirements 4
Parts and components 5
Front panel 5
Back panel and cutaway view 6
Setting up the Scanner 7
Environmental Requirements
Electrical Requirements
Installation Procedure, FireWire Interface
Operating Instructions 9
Resolutions 10
True Resolutions
Calibrating the Scanner 11
Focus Calibration 12
White Calibration for Reflectives 13
The Light Tubes 14
Cleaning the External Surface of the Scanner 16
Disposal 16
Technical Specifications 16
FCC Notice 17
CE - Declaration of conformity 18
Flextight X1 18
Flextight X5 19

Removal and both utilize Hasselblad’s unique FlexColor
software and 3F – Flexible File Format. These features pro-
duce a digital data management system to provide users
with a fully integrated workow solution that spans from
image capture to output. Both scanners are PC and Mac
compatible using a FireWire interface.
The Flextight scanners also include a full selection of hold-
ers for mounting all of the most common original formats
without requiring gel, tape or glass plates and include a
full selection of the most common negative lm set-up
proles. Support for special formats, such as panoramas,
can also be customised and supplied by Hasselblad. The
scanners use glass-free original holders that ‘ex’ the
original during the scanning process to form a completely
straight line that places nothing between the original and
the electronic image sensor. This ensures that the quality
remains at its highest level without glass distortions and
other unwanted artifacts.
For the optimum in investment security, a Flextight X1
can be modied and upgraded to a Flextight X5 model at
a later date for approximately the dierence in price be-
tween the two scanners. Either way you can rest
assured you have made the right choice.
The supreme Hasselblad potential is there,
it’s up to you to exploit it!
The Flextight X1 and the Flextight X5 satisfy the demand
for image quality and speed requirements from profes-
sional photographers and production environments alike.
Developed around Hasselblad’s patented virtual drum
design and exible magnetic holder and incorporating a
3x8000 optic CCD sensor and a Linos (Rodenstock) lens,
both scanners are fast, easy-to-use and oer unparalleled
image quality. They also feature a new time-saving facility
– an ‘Auto Scan’ button, which with one press automati-
cally delivers a superb, high resolution scan.
The Flextight X1 scans 35mm originals at a maximum
non-interpolated optical resolution of 6300 dpi at a maxi-
mum speed of 60MB per minute while the Flextight X5
scans 35mm originals at up to 8000 dpi and at 300MB per
minute, making it the world’s fastest, high-end scanner.
The Flextight X5 also has an A4 reective scanning op-
tion, can take a batch or a slide feeder and incorporates
Hasselblad’s active cooling capability, where an electronic
device is placed directly on the CCD to cool it down and
prevent an increase in electrical noise.
As with all Hasselblad scanners, the Flextight X1 and
Flextight X5 oer outstanding sharpness and image qual-
ity and are designed to bring out the nest details and
the full tonal range from the professional photographer’s
negatives or transparencies. Both Flextight models oer a
maximum non-interpolated, optical resolution of 3200 dpi
in true 8 or 16 bit colour from 60mm originals and 2040
dpi from 4” x 5” originals, both positive and negative. The
two scanners also provide automatic frame detection,
batch scanning, automatic focus and calibration, hard-
ware (Flextight X5 only) and software-based Auto Dust
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Warnings and restrictions
•Readalloftheincludeddocumentationbeforeattemptingtoinstallandusethe
scanner.
•Donottouchtheoriginalsand/ortheoriginalholderwhilescanning.
•Donotstartscanningorpreviewinguntilanoriginalholderwithanoriginalhas
beenmounted.
•eoriginalholderisonlytobemountedorremovedwhenthedrumisintheload
position.
•Whenyouturnonthescanner,thedrumwillrolltotheloadposition,ifitisnot
therealready.Donottouchthescannerwhilethedrumisrotating.
•Donotplaceyourngersoranyotherobjectintothescannerwhileitisconnected
topower.
•Beforeservicingoropeningthescanner,thepowersupplymustbedisconnected
fromthemains(unplugged).Itisnotsucientsimplytopresstheon/obutton.
•Installthescannerinalocationwherechildrencannotgettoit.Itcontainssmall
openingsandmovingpartsthatcancauseinjury.
System requirements
BelowarethebasichardwarerequirementsforthePCorMacintoshsystemtowhich
thescanneristobeconnected.Forinformationabouttheprocessor,operating
system,RAMandharddiskrequirementspleaserefertothe“SowareReference”
manual,thatcomeswiththeFlexColorsoware.
•Screenresolutionofminimum800x600pixelswithtruecolors(24-bits).
•Mouseorotherpointingdevice.
•FireWireinterface.
Preventive maintenance
AllFlextightscannersshouldbeservicedevery25,000scansorevery12months,
whichevercomesrst.IfaFeederismounted,therecommendednumberofscansis
15,000providedthatthefeederismountedforallscans.Pleasenotethatpreviewsare
alsocountedasscans.
NewerFlextightscannershaveacounterinstalledsothatthenumberofscanscanbe
monitoredfromFlexColor.PleaserefertotheFlexColormanualtolearnmoreabout
monitoringthenumberofscans.
Failuresorfaultsoriginatingfromlackofserviceand/ordailymaintenancearenot
coveredbythefactorywarranty.
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AFeed table
ismustbeinthelowerpositionfornormalscanning.
Whenscannerisnotinuseyoucanreturnittoclosed
positiontoprotectitfromdustetc.Adjusttohorizontal
positionwhenusingthe35mmslidemountholder.
BLight table
Forviewingoriginals.egridhelpsyoutoalignyour
transparentoriginals.
CTransparency holder guide
Tworailsthatguideallthetransparencyholdersandkeep
theminastraightorientation.
DOriginal holder clasp
Alloriginalholdersslideintoaslothereandareheldin
placebyamagneticclasp.
EPower switch
Buttontoturntheuniton/o.
FPower indicator (Green)
Remainslitwhenreadytoscan.Flasheswhenrstinstalled
toindicatethatrmwaremustbeloaded(itwillbeloaded
automaticallywhenyourunFlexColor).
GMotor drive indicator (Yellow)
Lightswhenthescannerisrepositioningtheopticstoscan
inanewformatorwhendrumisrepositioning.
HScan indicator (Red)
Lightswhenscanning.Donottouchthescannerwhilethis
indicatorislit.Ifthelightisashingwhennotscanning,
thenanerrorhasoccurred-pleasecontactyourFlextight
dealerforassistance.
IStart/stop scan button
Withthisbuttonyoucaninitiatea3Fscan.Parametersare
setaccordingtoyour3Fscansetup.ebuttonwillalso
stopanynormalscanprocess.
Parts and components − front panel
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APower cable socket
Connectthepowercableintothissocket.
BFireWire interface sockets
SocketforFireWirecable(max.6m)forcomputercon-
nection.esecondsocketallowsconnectiontoanother
device(harddisk,printeretc.)intheFireWirechain.
CCCD housing
MovableplatformholdingtheCCDsensor.
DSpindle
ForpositioningoftheCCDhousingandopticshousingfor
theappropriateresolutionandoriginalsize.
EOptics housing
Movableplatformholdingtheopticsthatfocusestheimage
oftheoriginalontheCCD-sensor.
FUpper light source
Illuminatesreectiveoriginals.FlextighX5only.
GPrism-module
Focusesthelightfromvariousanglesandtherebyremoves
orheavilyreducesdustandscratchesinthescannedimage.
FlextighX5only.
HLower light source
Illuminatestransparentoriginals.
IDrum
Rotatestheoriginalintothescannerandtransportsitpast
theopticalscanline.
JOriginal holder
Inthiscase,atransparencyholderisshowninthe
mountedpositionandwiththeretainingapheldopen.
FLEXTIGHT ORIGINAL HOLDER PATENTPENDING
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B
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Parts and components − cutaway view
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Setting up the scanner
Environmental requirements
Setupthescannerinalocationthatfullsthefollowingrequirements:
• Keepthescannerawayfromsourcesofheat,suchasdirectsunlightoraradiator.
Warmtemperatureswilldegradethequalityofyourscans-forbestresults,workin
acoolenvironment.
• escannermustbeoperatedawayfromsourcesofstrongelectromagneticinter-
ference.Althoughthescannercomplieswithallregulationsgoverningelectromag-
neticimmunityandeveryreasonablestephasbeentakentomaketheunitimmune
toelectromagneticinterference,itisstillaprecisionelectronicdeviceandtherefore
strongradiowavescouldinterferewithyourscans.
• esurfaceonwhichthescannerisplacedmustbestableandfreefromvibrations.
Ifthescannerisshakenormovedwhilescanning,yourresultsmaybeaected.
• Ifthescannerhasbeeninacolderenvironment(e.g.outsideorinstorage)justbe-
foresetupinawarmerroom,thenwaitabouttwohoursbeforeusingit-otherwise,
condensationmayform,whichwillpreventthescannerfromoperatingcorrectly.
• Avoidusingthescannerinareaswherethereisahighlevelofdust.
Electrical requirements
eFlextightpowersupplyrequiresamainsvoltageofbetween100and240VACat
afrequencyof50to60Hz.isiswithinthenormalwall-socketpowerstandardsof
mostcountries.DonotattempttouseFlextightwithanypowersourceoutsidethe
speciedrange.escannerandalldevicesattachedtothescanner(computer,moni-
tor,FireWiredevices,etc.)mustbegrounded(i.e.useathree-pointelectricalconnec-
tion).Notethatthepowersupplymayemitalowhissingsoundwhenpluggedinbut
notconnectedtothescanner.isisnormalandwillnotdamagethepowersupplyor
scanner.
Installation procedure − FireWire interface
Proceed as follows:
1. Place the scanner on a table near your computer with the front facing away from
you. Make sure that the location you choose meets all environmental and electrical
requirements.
2. When using a FireWire interface connection, it is not necessary to switch of your
computer and other connected units. Connect a FireWire cable from one of the
FireWire connectors on your scanner (see Back Panel on page 6) to either the com-
puter’s FireWire connector or to a free FireWire connector on any other FireWire
device already connected to your computer.
3. Connect the round connector from your power supply to the power supply socket
on the back of the scanner (see Back Panel on page 6).
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the wall socket you are planning to use meets the
electrical requirements outlined earlier. Plug the Flextight X1 / X5 power supply
into a wall socket. Note that the power supply may emit a low buzzing sound when
plugged in. This is normal and will not damage the power supply or scanner.
4. Turn the scanner around so that the front is facing you.
5. Your system is assembled. Turn on your computer and install the FlexColor image
scanning software.
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Horizontal
Normal
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FLEXTIGHT ORIGINAL HOLDER PATENT PENDING
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For horizontal positioning, proceed as follows:
1. From the normal position (as in the illustration on the left), grasp the table
with both hands near position A and pull the table away a little from the
scanner in the direction of the arrow B.
2. While maintaining this pulling action, raise the table until it is in the hori-
zontal position (as in the illustration) or a little higher. Note that it requires
a simultaneous pulling and raising action to reach this correct position.
3. Finally, push the table gently back towards the scanner in the direction
of arrow C,ensuring that both of the protruding lugs D (see illustration
below) on the table slide over the guides on the scanner body to secure it.
B
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Operating instructions
1. It is assumed that the scanner and FlexColor software have
been properly installed.
2. If not already done, lower the feed table Ato normal position.
3. Press the red power button Fon the front of the scanner to
switch it on. The green light Gstarts ashing. This means that
no rmware has been downloaded yet. It will be downloaded
automatically later when you rst run the FlexColor program.
4. Turn on your computer and start the FlexColor program. The
green light Gwill stop ashing indicating that rmware has
been downloaded to the scanner.
5. Select the original holder Kthat matches your original:
• For transparencies, choose one of the holders that has a
square hole in it. The original must completely ll the hole with
no edges showing. Also, no edges of the original must extend
past the outer edges of the holder.
• For reectives, select the large A4/letter-size holder with the
clear plastic layer. The feed table Amust be in normal position.
• For 35 mm slide frames use the optional 35 mm slide mount
holder. The feed table Amust be adjusted to horizontal posi-
tion (see diagram). This is obtained by lifting the table slightly
upwards while pushing it gently into the scanner.
NOTE! Each original holder has it’s own unique identication
code (a combination of small rectangular holes at the holder’s
leading edge). These codes, combined with the scanner’s abili-
ty to detect the feed table position, ensure that the scanner will
not operate unless the feed table position matches the selected
original holder.
6. Place the original holder Kwith the slotted tab facing into the
scanner. For transparencies, the exible magnetic retaining
ap must face upwards. For reectives, the clear plastic sheet
must face upwards. Make sure that the original holder ts
between the appropriate guides Cor Don both sides of the
light table.
7. Slide the holder gently into the slot Eat the top of the feed
table. It will slip about ½ cm (¼ inch) into it. Do not press too
hard. It slips in very easily and is held in place by a magnetic
clasp. To remove the holder, simply pull it gently backwards.
8. Lift the retaining ap of the original holder and place your
original Las follows:
• For transparencies, place your original with the emulsion side
down. The original must completely ll the hole with no edges
showing and with a minimum overlap of 2 mm along each
edge. Also, no edges of the original must extend past the outer
edges of the holder. Use the grid on the light table Bto help
line up the image.
For transparency holders, the top retaing ap is magnetic,
which will hold the original fast.
• For reectives (Flextight X5 only), make sure that no part of the
original extends past the edge of the holder. Use the dotted
A
BKL C
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lines printed on the holder to line up the image. Handle the clear plastic layer only
by the edges to avoid ngerprints. Curl the plastic layer back and slip the front edge
into Flextight’s foil holder.
9. Lay the top layer of the holder down at over the original.
• For the reective holder, note the four metal pegs (the top two are shown as Aand
Cin the gure below); make sure that the clear plastic sheet is pressed all the way
down over all four pegs. Note also the two curved tabs at the top of the holder (Bin
the gure below); the clear sheet must slip under each of these tabs, as shown.
10. Go to your computer and follow the directions given in the FlexColor software
manual to take a preview, make settings, and take the nal scan. Alternatively you
can press the scan button on the light table. This will initiate a 3F scan according to
your 3F settings.
Resolutions
TrueResolutions
etablebelowshowsthemax.resolutions(inppi)availablewitheachoftheoriginal
holderswhenscanninginTrueResolutionsmode.
Original   Max.resolution(ppi)atfullscanningwidth.
35mmPortrait   8000(FlextightX5)6300(FlextightX1)
35mmLandscape  5000
45x60mmPortrait  4000
60x60-60x70mm  3200
4”x5”Portrait   2040
A4Portrait   960
Table1:TrueResolutions
A B C
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Calibrating the scanner
eFlextightX5scannerrequirestwotypesofcalibrationeFlextightX1only
requiresone:
•Bothscannersrequirefocuscalibration.Focuscalibrationadjuststhepositioning
ofthescanners’opticsforeachzoomlevel.Ifyourscansappearunfocusedorare
slightlythewrongsize,thenyoumayneedtomakeanewfocuscalibrationtoadjust
thezoommechanism.efocuscalibrationisstoredinthescannersashPROM,so
itisretainedwhenyoumovethescannertoanewcomputer.SeeFocus Calibration
onpage12formoreinformation.
•Whitecalibrationisonlyrequiredforreectivescans(itisdoneautomaticallyfor
transparencies).Duringcalibration,thescannerscansawhitetargettoestablishthe
whitepointalongthefulllengthofthescannersCCD.SeeWhite Calibration for
Reectivesonpage13formoreinformation.
BothofthecalibrationproceduresaresimpleandareinitiatedfromtheFlexColor
program.
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Focus calibration
eFlextightscannerusesanadjustablezoomandfocusmechanismto
optimizeitsscanningresolutionforeachoftheoriginalformatsitcanhandle.Ifyou
suspectyourscansarenotassharpastheyshouldbe,thenyoumayneedtocalibrate
yourscanner.Notethatyoumustnotcalibratethescannereveryday.Itisintended
thatthescanneriscalibratednotmorethanonceeverythreemonths.Inmostcases,
thisprocedurewillneverbenecessary.
UseprocedurebelowtomakeFocus Calibration:
1. Locate the Focus sheet that came with your scanner. It is a 8 x 9 cm (3” x 3.5”)
square of transparent black and white lm.
2. Mount the lm into the 6 x 6 original holder with the text reading normally as
shown. Place the sheet as straight as possible. Use the scanners light table grid and
the corners marked on the sheet to help align it.
3. Select Focus Calibration from the Maintenance menu.
4. Click on the Calibrate button, and the focus calibration starts.
5. When the focus calibration is nalized, you will get a message saying that the cali-
bration was succesfull. Click OK..
escannerisnowcalibratedforallresolutionsandforbothtransparentand
reectiveoriginals.
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White calibration for reflectives
eFlextightX5scannerusesawhitereferencetomakesurethatallelementsinthe
scanner’sCCDreactconsistentlytolightbrightnesses.escannerhasbeencalibrat-
edatthefactory,andthecalibrationdataisstoredinthescanner’sashPROM.
Asthescannerages,thepropertiesofthelighttubesmaychangeslightly.erefore,
youmustredothewhitecalibrationeverysixmonthsorsoandimmediatelyaer
changingthelighttubes.
Use the procedure below to make a White Calibration:
1. Find the white calibration sheet that came with the scanner. It is a square white
piece of paper (219 x 219 mm (8.6” x 8.6”)). If you have lost the white calibration
sheet, then you can use a at (non-textured), perfectly white piece of paper of the
same dimensions.
2. Your scanner came with several clear plastic layers for the reective original holder.
If you have used the reective holder before, make sure that there are no nger
prints or other marks on the plastic layer. Replace the layer with a new one if
necessary.
3. Align the top edge of the sheet with the dotted line near the top of the original
holder (see the gure below). Align each side of the target with the edges of the
original holder.
4. Select White Calibration from the Maintenance window. The External White
Calibration window appears.
5. Click on Calibrate. The scanner will take several scans of the white target and the
whole process will take about eight minutes.
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The light tubes
eFlextightX5containstwolighttubes:oneforilluminatingreectiveoriginals
fromabove,theotherforshininglightthroughtransparenciesfrombelow.e
FlextightX1hasonlyonelighttubefortransparencyscanning.
NOTE!etwolampsareofdierenttypesandarenotinterchangeable.
Replacing the light tubes
Ifscansaresuddenlycomingoutblack(orallwhiteifyouarescanningnegatives),
thenoneofyourlighttubesmaybedefective.Makeapreviewusingbothtypesof
scans(transparentandreective)tondoutwhichtubeisaected.
•Iftransparenciesarenotworking,thenthebottomtubemaybeburnedout.
•Ifreectivesarenotworking,thenthetoptubemaybeburnedout.
Follow the procedure below to replace a tube:
(SeeFigureonnextpage)
1. Obtain the appropriate replacement lamp (ask your Flextight dealer).
2. Turn o and unplug the scanner from the primary power supply.
3. IMPORTANT: Let the light tubes cool down for approx. 10 minutes before
proceeding.
3. Remove the two allen screws A(one in each side) using a 2.5 mm Allen key.
Do not remove any other screws.
4. Press the back panel down (app. 5 mm) and lift out using the handle B
5. Turn the feed table to upright position.
6. Locate the tube to be replaced and dismount the plug C.
7. Remove the defective tube:
• Press the aps backwards to release the tube E.
• Pull the tube gently out of the holders and then sideways out of the scanner.
8. If you are replacing the transparencies tube, you need to disassemble the tube from
the sockets as well:
• Remove the screw Fto release the left socket G.
• Remove the right socket Hby simply pulling it o (you may need to use a small
screwdriver to loosen this socket).
• Assemble the new tube with the sockets.
9. Insert the replacement tube and mount it into the holders making sure that it is
properly held in place by the aps.
10. Connect the plug C.
11. IMPORTANT: The “T” on the lamp board cover Dindicates the socket for the
transparencies tube.
12. Lower the feed table E.
13. Mount the back panel and the two allen screws following the reverse of the
procedure used when removing them.
14. Turn on the scanner and check function of the new tube.
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PRESS
PULL OUT
PULL OUT
PRESS
A
B
D
C
E
G
H
F
A
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Cleaning the external surface of the scanner
eexternalsurfaceofthescannercanbecleanedwithadampcloth.Becarefulnot
toallowanymoistureinsidethescanneroronanyoftheconnectors.Donotuse
alcoholorothersolvents.
Disposal
Ifyouneedtodisposeofthescanner,itmustbedeliveredtoanauthorizedwaste
plantforelectronicsequipment.
Technical specifications
Power Connector
PowerConsumption
Max.75Wduringoperation
PowerRequirements
100-240VAC,1.3A,50-60Hz
InterfacetoComputerFireWire(IEEE1394)
Front Panel
Onemultifunctionswitch(on/oswitch)
StatusindicatorLED’s
DrumForce1kg(2.2lbs)
Operating Environment
OperatingTemperature:10-35°C(50-95°F)
RecommendedWorkingTemperature:10-25°C(50-77°F)
Humidity:20-80%RH(nocondensation)
StorageEnvironment
Temperature:0-50°C(32-122°F)
Relativehumidity:20-80%RH(nocondensation)
Originals
Transparencies:from35mmto4x5inches,<1mmthick
Reectives:upto220x310mm(A4oversize),<1mmthick(X5only)
Standard35mmdiasinframes(optional)
Lamp type
ReectivesLamp(forFlextightX5):PartNo.10700022
TransparencylampforFlextightX5:10700032
TranparencylampforFlextightX1:10700022
Dimensions
Height:645mm(25.4”)
Width:385mm(15.2”)
Depth:220mm(8.7”)(feedtableclosed)440mm(17.3”)(feedtableopen)
Weight:20,5kg(46lbs)
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FCC Notice
isequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassA
digitaldevice,pursuanttoPart15oftheFCCRules.eselimitsaredesignedto
providereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferencewhentheequipmentis
operatedinacommercialenvironment.isequipmentgenerates,uses,andcan
radiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewith
theinstructionmanual,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications.
Operationofthisequipmentinaresidentialareaislikelytocauseharmfulinterfer-
enceinwhichcasetheuserwillberequiredtocorrecttheinterferenceattheirown
expense.
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CE – Declaration of conformity
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CE – Declaration of conformity
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©2013HasselbladAB.Allrightsreserved.
FlextightX1/X5User’sGuide,PartNo75020123,revision1.5
einformationinthismanualisfurnishedforinformationaluseonly,
issubjecttochangewithoutnotice,andshouldnotbeconstruedasa
commitmentbyHasselbladAB.
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inaccuraciesthatmayappearinthismanual.HasselbladABassumesno
responsibilityorliabilityforlossordamageincurredduringorasaresult
ofusingHasselbladsowareorproducts.
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