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- Table of Contents6
- Preface14
1 Hasselblad from Film to Digital16
- History of the Hasselblad Camera System16
- The Updated Camera System17
- Content in the New Hasselblad Manual18
- The Hasselblad Camera Systems18
- Selecting the Shutter Type and Camera Operation20
- Holding and Supporting the Camera22
2 Image Size and Format in Digital Imaging and Film Photography26
- Digital Image Quality26
- Sensor Size and Focal Length of Lens29
- Image Size in Film Photography29
- Deciding on the Image Shape in Digital and Film Photography34
3 Digital Imaging with Hasselblad36
- Digital or Film36
- Digital Imaging in the Medium Format36
- Hasselblad's Advantages in Digital Imaging37
- Photography's Two-Stage Process39
- Recording a Perfect Image in the Camera40
- Helpful Computer Manipulations43
- Hasselblad Digital Cameras and Camera Backs43
- Hasselblad Digital Cameras45
- The Different Hasselblad Digital Backs46
- Hasselblad Film Cameras47
- Recording the Digital Image in the Camera47
- Lenses for Digital Recording49
- Digital Recording Media51
- File Formats54
- Digital Black and White Photography54
4 Operating the H Cameras for Digital and Film Photography57
- The H Camera System Concept57
- Removing the Bottom Plate60
- Battery Operation60
- Audio Feedback System62
- Attaching and Removing Lenses62
- Viewﬁ Nders and Focusing Screens62
- Working with Film Magazines64
- Camera Operation72
- Photographing with the H Camera77
- Focusing the H Camera78
- Metering and Exposure Controls82
- Other Operating and Image Creating Controls89
- Custom Options90
- New Options on H3DII Camera Models94
- The User Button Functions95
- Flash Photography96
- The Use and Operation of Proﬁ Les96
- The Global Positioning System97
5 Creating the Digital Image98
- Attaching and Detaching Digital Backs98
- Sensor Units on Different Cameras99
- Power Supply100
- Shutter Delay, Exposure Time, and Capture Sequence102
- Operating Controls on Digital Backs103
- Making the Settings on the Camera's Powergrip111
- ISO and White Balance Settings on H3DII Cameras111
- Evaluating the Tonal Range and Exposure113
- Viewing Images117
- Copying Images120
- Deleting Images120
- Cleaning the Sensor Unit121
- The Phocus and Flexcolor Software Programs122
- Working with Phocus126
6 The 503 and Other V System Cameras and Components139
- Digital Imaging with V System Cameras139
- Hasselblad 500 Camera Models139
- Hasselblad 503 Camera Models141
- The Motor-Driven el Camera Models141
- The Hasselblad 200 Camera Models142
- The Hasselblad 2000/2003 Camera Models143
- The Hasselblad Superwide Cameras143
- The Hasselblad Flexbody and Arcbody Cameras144
- Recording the Image in 503 and Other V System Cameras144
- Checking the Camera Functions in 503 and Other V System Cameras145
- Component Interchangeability in the V System145
- Hasselblad Shutter Lenses on 503 and Other V System Cameras145
- Working with the V System Components on 503 and Other V System Cameras147
7 Viewﬁ Nders and Focusing Screens153
- Viewﬁ Nders for Digital Imaging153
- Focusing Screens154
- Area Coverage on the Focusing Screen157
- Viewﬁ Nders158
- Suggestions for Accurate Focusing159
- Selecting a Viewﬁ Nder160
8 Selection and Use of Film Magazines169
- The H System Film Magazines169
- System Magazines169
- System Rollﬁ Lm Magazine Types170
- Using V System Magazines170
- Use and Application of the Instant Film Magazines174
9 Operating 503 and Other V System Cameras178
- Operating the 503 and Other V System Cameras for Digital Imaging178
- The Basic Camera/Magazine Operation178
- Operating the 503Cw Winder178
- Setting Aperture and Shutter Speeds182
- Distance Setting185
- Releasing the 503 and Other V System Camera Models185
- Pre-Releasing the Cameras188
- Producing Double or Multiple Exposures188
10 Operating el Cameras for Digital and Film Photography193
- Batteries193
- Operating el Cameras195
11 The Superwide Cameras202
- Basic Camera Operation202
- The Superwide for Digital Imaging202
- Holding the Camera205
- Viewing with the Superwide205
- Leveling the Camera205
- Focusing the Superwide Cameras206
12 Operating the 200 Cameras for Digital Imaging and Film Photography212
- Digital Imaging with 200 Camera Models212
- Releasing the Camera212
- Film Advance and Shutter Cocking215
- Operation of Film Magazines216
- Setting the Shutter Type and Shutter Speed216
- Selecting and Operating Lenses217
- The Metering System218
- The Viewﬁ Nder Display220
- Programming the Camera Functions222
- The Metering Operation223
- The Zone System Theory227
- Electronic Flash229
13 Flexbody, Arcbody, and Pc Mutar for Digital Imaging and Film Photography231
- Flexbody, Arcbody, and PC Mutar for Digital Photography231
- Applications for the Flexbody, Arcbody, and PC Mutar233
- Using the Tilt Control235
- The Shift Control237
- Close-Up Photography with the Flexbody239
- Viewing, Focusing, and Evaluating the Image239
- Taking a Picture with the Flexbody and Arcbody239
- The PC Mutar Teleconverter240
14 Lens Characteristics and Specifications248
- The Technical Part that You Must Know about Lenses248
- Focal Length248
- Covering Power252
- Lens Quality252
- Distortions261
- Lens Design and Lens Names263
- Wide Angle Lens Designs268
- Telephoto Designs270
- Internal Focusing271
- H System CF Lens Adapter271
- Characteristics and Use of Teleconverters273
- Protecting Your Lenses277
- The Creative Part that Helps You Produce Better Photographs277
- Lenses for Area Coverage277
- Changing Perspective278
- Selective Backgrounds280
- Effective Wide Angle Photography281
- Correcting Verticals282
- Effective Fish-Eye Images283
- Using the Zoom Lens for Creative Purposes285
15 Achieving Perfect Exposures in Digital and Film Photography288
- Determining Exposure in Digital Imaging288
- Deciding on the Metering Method289
- Metering Modes290
- Metering Approaches with Built-In and Reﬂ Ected Exposure Meters293
- Lighted and Shaded Areas298
- Exposing Digital Images298
- Using Different Metering Systems300
- Bracketing303
- Exposure with Filters and Close-Up Accessories303
- The Hasselblad Metering Systems304
16 Controls for Creating Effective Images on Film or Digitally314
- Aperture Control314
- Controls for Creating Images316
- Depth-Of-Fi Eld317
- Photographing Groups323
- Background Sharpness324
- Creative Use of the Lens Aperture325
- Selection of Shutter Speed327
- Aperture and Shutter Speed Operation331
17 Understanding Light and Filters332
- Filters in Digital Imaging332
- Reasons for Using Filters333
- Partial Filtering334
- Polarizing Filters336
- The Color Quality of Light339
- Exposure Increase341
- Polarizing Filters over Light Sources341
- Quality of Filters343
- Soft Focus Effects345
- Visible and Invisible Light346
18 Electronic Flash in Digital and Film Photography350
- Electronic Flash Photography350
- On-Camera Flash350
- Dedicated Flash352
- Flash Photography with H Camera Models354
- Dedicated Flash with 503 and Other V System Camera Models357
- Flash for Photographing People Outdoors Digitally or with Film359
- Producing Better Flash Illumination363
- Some Technical Points364
- Hasselblad Flash Units365
19 Close-Up Photography on Film or Digital367
- Close-Up Photography in Digital Imaging and Film Photography367
- Lenses and Accessories in Close-Up Photography367
- Working with Extension Tubes370
- Other Close-Up Accessories372
- Close-Up Photography with All Hasselblad Cameras373
- Close-Up Photography with H Cameras374
- Working with the V System Close-Up Accessories374
- Special Close-Up Applications376
- How to Use the V System Close-Up Charts377
- How to Use the H System Close-Up Charts378
20 THE HASSELBLAD Xpan PANORAMIC CAMERAS402
- Panoramic Images on Film and Digitally402
- Producing Panoramic Images Digitally402
- Camera-Produced Panoramic Images403
- Xpan Camera Models403
- Image Format405
- Lenses for Xpan Cameras405
- Power Supply406
- Film Loading407
- Operating the Camera408
- Viewing and Focusing409
- Composition in the Panoramic Format410
- Exposure Control410
- Flash Photography414
21 Projecting Medium-Format Images415
- Modern Digital Projection Approaches415
- Medium Format Slide Projection416
- Hasselblad Medium-Format Transparencies416
- Perspective Control417
- Image Brightness418
- Operating the Pcp 80418
- Index422

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