Hasselblad H5D - Settings; Self Timer

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SETTINGS
Apart from the more regularly used ISO/WB, AF, Flash but-
tons and features accessible on the grip there are a number
of other features available. These provide the integral ness-
es that make the H5D a powerful and sophisticated tool to
satisfy a variety of professional demands.
There are ve functions: Self timer, Bracketing, Interval,
Settings and Drive.
Regular use can be simplied by using the shortcuts and
button reassignment to access the menus.
One point to remember when making settings is that cer-
tain options are only available when the relevant screen
has been accessed. For example, in Self Timer the choice of
‘delay/mirror up’ or ‘mirror up/ delay’ is only available (by
turning the rear scrollwheel - lower row on display) when
the relevant function has been chosen (by turning the front
scroll wheel - upper row on display)
The self timer allows a delay in the activation of the shut-
ter and a change in sequence of the mirror movement. Nor-
mally the mirror is raised before the shutter is tripped creat-
ing a pause between the two actions to minimize camera
vibration. However, during this pause there will be no image
in the viewnder and no light metering available for any
eventual exposure change. Therefore the Self timer func-
tion can be set to a sequence where the delay is followed
by the mirror being raised instead. Normally the mirror will
instantly return after a capture but you can also choose a
setting where the mirror remains raised.
2 – 60 s
options available
options available
options available
DELAY / MIRROR UP
or
MIRROR UP / DELAY
MIRROR GOES DOWN
MIRROR REMAINS UP
or
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SELF TIMER
As it provides a timed, remote shutter release function it
can be used instead of a remote release cable/cord/device
when split-second timing is not critical. The camera’s expo-
sure settings (Manual or Auto) will be according to the light
metering requirements just prior to the mirror being raised
so, in very changeable lighting conditions, choose the mode
most suitable if using long delays.
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