Hasselblad H3DII - Flash Unit Compatibility and Usage

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The H3D can be used together with most ash units in manual mode. However, to make use of a
TTL automatic function, you must ensure the flash unit is compatible with the SCA 3002 system.
Connection is either by the PC socket or by the hot shoe (see warning note below).
The viewnder houses an integral ll-ash with a guide number of 12 and features OTF/TTL ash
control. This unit is capable of providing enough illumination for many ll ash functions outdoors
as well as simple indoor shots at shorter distances.
Flash output can be adjusted separately from ambient exposure for optimum control.
Separate ash units can be used in dedicated mode when connected to the hot shoe if the unit is
compatible with the SCA3002 (Metz) system using a Hasselblad SCA3902 adapter. This provides a
cable free link up for information transfer.
Flash synchronisation can be set to normal or rear (the beginning or end of a capture).
Please see the relevant user manuals for information regarding separate ash units.
As with all strobe/studio ash use, very particular attention should be taken to ensure
correct connections and general handling practice. Potential dangers might increase
when cameras are also connected to electronic peripherals (digital backs, comput-
ers, lighting units, etc) and should diminish when IR and similar wireless ash release
devices are used.
Victor Hasselblad AB and Hasselblad A/S can accept no responsibility whatsoever for
accidents that might occur or damage caused when Hasselblad equipment is used in
combination with third-party units of any description.
Do not attempt to connect a ash unit dedicated for use with another camera brand
via the hot shoe. The ash unit and / or camera could be damaged.
General
When using the A or S setting together with ash, the exposure requirements of the camera
will dominate which might produce slow shutter speeds indoors, for example, requiring
the use of a tripod. If, on the other hand, you select P or Pv instead, then a shutter speed
of 1/60 or faster is automatically chosen by the camera enabling you to hand hold.
When using ash close up or when using larger aperture settings, remember that the
ash unit’s output has a specic minimum duration which might still be too great for
correct exposure. Read the unit’s output specications for further information regarding
any potential restrictions.
You can use the ash metering capability with external ash units of all kinds (TTL
ashes must be set to Manual mode).
Rear sync is a useful feature used either for eect or to produce a more ‘natural’ look
when combining long exposures involving light trails and ash.
When using suitable dedicated units (compatible with SCA3002), adjustments are made
automatically and governed by the settings on the camera. is applies to whether the
ash unit is set to TTL or whether it is set to its own integral metering system (A).
Control of either the integral ash unit or separate SCA3002 compatible ash unit re-
garding the two functions, exposure compensation and shutter sync, is via the grip. e
ash measure function can be used for ash units that are not SCA 3002 compatible or
for SCA 3002 compatible units at manual setting.
Only ash units specially adapted for use with the H3D should be connected to the hot
shoe on the camera.
 If using ash/strobe as the main light source and 1/800s shutter speed, remember to
turn o the True Exposure facility (Custom Option #13).
To change the balance between ash output and camera exposure requirements to
produce a variety of eects, use the exposure compensation function. For various long
exposure eects use the sync function. To make ash exposure tests use the ash measure
function.