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Operating 503 and Other V System Cameras 177

Figure 9-21 Two portraits taken with V system cameras and a 120 mm telephoto lens. The

portrait taken on a sunny day with ﬁ ll ﬂ ash creates a completely different mood and feeling

than the one taken in the soft light of a foggy morning. The model’s outﬁ t and the setting on

the dock with the white bench and with the lake in the background enhances the mood. The

model was composed to one side to leave more room in the viewing direction. (Photos by

Ernst Wildi).

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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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