H4D
C O N T E N T S
Shutter and aperture control 28
Depth-of-field calculation 29
Depth-of-field / visual preview 29
Infrared focus settings 29
Focus assist 29
Manual focus 30
Autofocus 30
Single 31
Continuous 31
True Focus 32
5 Light Metering & Exposure
Control 36
ISO & white balance button 37
Metering method 38
Exposure method 38
Manual exposure mode 39
Automatic exposure mode 39
AE-L button 40
Exposure compensation/Quick Adjust 41
6 Profiles 43
Making a profile 44
Using profiles 45
7 DCU – introduction 46
Parts and components 48
Overview of menu system and navigation 50
Overview of menu structure 51
Description of menu items 52
8 DCU – initial settings 53
Setting the menu language 54
Capture storage 55
Capture destination 55
Compact cards 56
Formatting 57
Tethered to a computer 58
9 DCU – getting started 59
Settings check 60
White Balance / Grey balance 60
Media 62
Introduction 4
1 General over view –
controls and displays 9
Button functions 10
Display information 11
Grip display 12
Viewfinder display 13
Digital capture unit display 14
Buttons and control – details 15
Audio feedback 17
2 Camera Body 19
Carrying strap 20
Rechargeable battery 20
Battery charger 20
Charging the battery 21
Rechargeable battery grip − general 21
Rechargeable battery grip − precautions 22
Reserve lithium-battery grip 22
Battery life 22
Battery status 23
Power 23
On 23
Standby 23
Viewfinder screen 23
Accessory connection 24
PC-connector 24
Base plate 24
3 Viewfinder 25
Parts & Components 26
Attaching and removing the viewfinder 26
Eyepiece adjustment 26
Eye cup 26
Integral flash unit 26
4 Lenses 27
Parts & Components 28
Attaching a lens 28
Removing a lens 28
Lens cap 28
Filters 28
Lens shades 28
The images in this manual were not taken with a Hasselblad H4D. They are used for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to represent the image quality produced by a Hasselblad H4D. Unless otherwise stated, all images: © Jens Karlsson/Hasselblad, David Jeffery and Mats Bengtsson