Hasselblad H3DII - Page 14

14
Shutter release button A
is button has half-press and full-press positions. By pressing half-way (or soly) the
camera, auto focus function and exposure meter can be activated. By pressing all the way
down (or more rmly) the shutter will be released (or the chosen exposure procedure will
begin, as relevant. For example, the self timer is activated with this button)
FLASH / (CONTROL LOCK) button / (EXIT) B
is is a triple function button. If you press the button for one second, the beeper will
sound (if set) and a key symbol will appear on the grip display signifying that the controls
(except the shutter release) have been locked and therefore cannot be altered unintention-
ally in use. Press the button for one second again to unlock (this function can be altered
to lock all controls or control wheels only in ‘Custom options’).
Quickly clicking the button will access the ash settings information on the display from
the main screen. See separate section for full details.
is button also acts as the EXIT button for many other settings including an EXIT button
when navigating the digital capture unit menu.
AF button / (ON) / (SEL.) C
is is a triple function button. Press this button to directly access the autofocus/manual
focus choice screen from the main screen. See separate section for full details. It also acts
as the ON and SEL. (= select) buttons for many other settings.
ISO/WB button / (SAVE) / (ENTER) D
is is a triple function button. It provides direct access to the ISO and White Balance
settings (see separate section for full details).
It also acts as the SAVE and ENTER buttons for many other settings as well as an OK button
when navigating the digital capture unit menu.
Front control wheel E
e front and rear control wheels are used to make changes in exposure settings, access
the various loop sections of the menu for settings as well as navigate the digital capture
unit’s menu. e eect of the wheels’ direction is customizable.
MENU button F
Accesses the rst level of the menu for settings changes.
Illumination/Battery status button G
Press to illuminate the display. Remains active until camera enters standby mode. Hold
down to access battery status/general information screen.
ON.OFF (PROFILES/ESC) button H
Press the button for 1 second to activate the camera. e H3D II start-up logo will ap-
pear and then the main screen. Aer a few seconds (customizable) the camera will enter
Standby mode.
A long press of the button will turn the camera o completely (even from Standby mode)
signied by an audible signal (if set). A quick ‘click’ on the button will access the Proles
section of the menu from the main screen.
Note the dierence in results between a long press and a quick click of the this button.
Rear control wheel I
e front and rear control wheels are used to make changes in exposure settings, access
the various loop sections of the menu for settings as well as navigate the digital capture
unit’s menu. e eect of the wheels’ direction is customizable.
F
G
H
I
B C D E
A