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Hasselblad H4D-31 User Manual

Hasselblad H4D-31
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Hasselblad H4D-31 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHasselblad
ModelH4D-31
CategoryDigital Camera
LanguageEnglish

Summary

H4D Models

Technical Specifications

Detailed technical specifications for H4D-60, H4D-50, H4D-40, and H4D-31 models.

General Overview – Controls and Displays

Button Functions Overview

Overview of primary control buttons and their functions, including dual/triple functions.

Display Information Overview

Overview of information displayed on the viewfinder, grip, and rear LCD screens.

Sensor Unit Display Overview

Overview of information displayed on the sensor unit and its buttons.

Camera Body

Battery Grip and Charging

Details about the rechargeable battery grip, fitting, and charging procedures.

Viewfinder Screen and Connectors

Description of viewfinder screens, accessory connections, and PC-connector.

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Parts and Adjustments

Identification of viewfinder parts and instructions for eyepiece adjustment.

Lenses

Attaching and Removing Lenses

Procedure for attaching and removing HC/HCD lenses from the camera body.

Depth-of-Field and Focus Assist

Explanation of depth-of-field calculation and focus assist indicators.

True Focus and Autofocus Modes

Explanation of True Focus and various autofocus modes like Single Shot and Continuous.

Light Metering & Exposure Control

Metering Modes and Selection

Description of metering modes (Centre Weighted, CentreSpot, Spot) and how to select them.

Exposure Modes (Manual & Auto)

Explanation of Manual (M) and Automatic (A, S, P, Pv) exposure modes.

AE-L Button and Exposure Compensation

Functions of the AE-L button for exposure locking and exposure compensation adjustments.

Profiles

Making and Using Profiles

Steps to create, save, and load custom camera setting profiles for rapid setup.

Sensor Unit – Introduction and Initial Settings

Sensor Unit Parts and Menu Navigation

Identification of sensor unit parts and how to navigate its menu system.

Initial Setup: Language and Storage

Guidance on initial setup, including language selection and capture storage methods.

Settings Check: ISO and White Balance

How to check and set ISO sensitivity and white balance for optimal image capture.

Browsing Images

Basic Image Browsing and Zooming

Methods for browsing, zooming, and inspecting images on the camera's display.

Thumbnail Views and IAA Browsing

Using thumbnail views and filtering by IAA approval status for efficient browsing.

Preview Modes Overview

Different display modes for previews: Standard, Histogram, Full Details, Battery Saver, Full-Screen.

IAA – Instant Approval Architecture

Using IAA for Exposure Feedback

How the IAA system provides real-time feedback on exposure and applies status codes.

Approval Status and Deletion

Setting default approval status and deleting images based on their status.

File Storage – Working with Batches

Creating and Navigating Batches

Methods for organizing images into named batches for efficient workflow management.

Deleting Images

Deleting Images by Approval Status

Procedures for deleting single or multiple images based on their IAA approval status.

Transferring Images to Computer

Steps for transferring images from the CF card to a computer.

Settings

User Interface Settings

Customizing display, sound, language, and power settings for the sensor unit.

Custom Options Overview

Detailed explanation of various custom options for button functions, display, and modes.

Self Timer, Bracketing, and Interval

Self Timer Settings

Configuring the self timer for delayed shutter release and mirror movement.

Bracketing Settings

Setting up bracketing sequences for exposure variation.

Interval Timer Settings

Configuring the interval timer for automated capture sequences.

Flash / Strobe – Controls and Displays

Integral Flash Unit Operation

How to use the built-in integral flash unit for fill-flash and close work.

Separate Flash Unit Connection and Use

Connecting and using external flash units, including flash measurement.

Multi-Shot

Multi-Shot Capability Explained

Explanation of multi-shot capture for enhanced image quality and reduced moiré.

Optional Accessories

Viewfinders, Adapters, and Filters

Overview of common accessories like viewfinders, adapters, and lens filters.

HC Lens Accessories

Details on accessories specifically for HC lenses, such as extension tubes and adapters.

Appendix

P and Pv Explanatory Charts

Charts illustrating P and Pv automatic exposure modes and their settings.

Technical Specifications Summary

Summary of detailed technical specifications for the H4D camera and its components.

Problems, Equipment Care & Service

Troubleshooting common problems, equipment care guidelines, and service information.

Default Settings ('Default' Profile)

Reference for the default settings of the 'Default' profile and its customization options.

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