User manual HASSELBLAD 503CWDII DATASHEET

[. . . ] digital CaMERaS CWD II the original 503CW was built around the classic 500 series camera with its range of high performance, central shutter based lenses. the addition of a high-end 16 megapixel digital capture unit, 50% larger than full frame 35mm dSlRs, and a unique Hasselblad color solution turns this classic camera into a digital workhorse. [. . . ] The built-in flash control system (TTL/OTF) turns flash photography into child's play when used with a compatible flash. A sensor measures the light reflected off the film/ sensor surface and automaticallycontrolstheflashprecisely toprovidetheperfectexposure, regardless of the lens focal length or lighting conditions. the 503CWd ii is also incrediblyeasytofocus. Thefocusing screen is large, clear and bright and features a micro prism and split-imageviewfinder. the Hasselblad 503CWd ii is the ideal choice for those requiring the optimum versatility to take on both digital and analogue capture, whether in the studio or on location. a medium-format solution is perfect for those who aren'twillingtosacrificeimagequalityandreliabilitywhenshooting digitally ­ the sensors used by V System digital backs are up to twicethesizeofthosein35mmcameras, providingmorepixels­ for better resolution and larger pixels for less image noise, better dynamic range, and improved detail especially in highlight and shadow areas. UniqueHasselbladRGBcolors Colormanagementsolutionshaveinthepastimposedlimiations t on professional digital photographers, because of the forced choice of a specific color profile to suit the job: capturing various skin tones, metals, fabrics, flowersetc. Tocombatthis, Hasselbladhas developed a new, powerful color profile to be used with its FlexColor/Phocusima ingsoftware. WorkingwiththenewHasselblad g RGBcolorprofileenablesyoutoproduceoutstanding, reliableoutof-the-box colors, with skin tones, special product gradations, and otherdifficultcolorsreproducedeffectively. To implement our new unique colors we have developed a new Hasselbladrawfileformatcalled3FRAW(3FR). Thenew3FRAW fileformatisdesignedtoensurethatimagescapturedonHasselbladdigitalproductsarequickly, effectivelyandsafelystoredonthe availablemedia(CFcard, ImageBank-II, etc). Thefileformatincludes lossless image compression saving 33% of storage space. Combined with the architecture of the Hasselblad camera, this allows for capturing up to 35 shots per minute. The 3FR file defines the colors in the Hasselblad RGB color space with its out-of-theboxquality, andusedinPhocus it removes both the need for experimenting with different color profiles to get optimal colors and the need for selectivecolorcorrections. 3FR files can be converted directlyintoAdobe'srawimage format dNg (`digital Negative'), bringingthisnewtechnologystandardtotheprofessionalphotographerforthefirsttime. The DNG file format enables raw, compressed image files to be openeddirectlyinAdobePhotoshop. Thisallowsphotographersto operatequicklyandefficiently, reducingthe"downtime"takento pro essimagedataandenablingfinalimagestoreachtheclient c morequickly. Hasselbladimagefilescarryafullsetofmetadata, includingcaptureconditions, keywordsandcopyright, facilitating work with image asset management solutions. www. hasselblad. com digital CaMERaS CWD II The3FR, FFFandDNGrawfilesthatarecreatedbyanyHasselblad digitalcameraproductwitha16Mpix, 22Mpix, 31Mpixor39Mpix sensoraredirectlysupportedbyAdobeAperture2. ThismeansthatHasselbladrawfiles(3FR, FFFandDNG)willnow bevisibleintheFinderandabletobeopeneddirectlyfrompopular applicationssuchasPreview, iPhoto, andAperture2. Asanadded benefit, thumbnailsarecreatedforbothFFFand3FRfiles, enabling quickfileinspectionviaQuickLook. three modes of operation and storage Optimum portability and image storage are critical for the professional photographer. Hasselblad 503CWd ii offers a choice of the portableCFcardstorage, tetheredoperationwithextended, special capturecontrolsoroptionallytheflexibleImageBank-II. Withthese three operating and storage options, the photographer is able to select a mode to suit the nature of the work at hand, whether in the studio or on location. InstantApprovalArchitecture Building on the success of its Audio Exposure Feedback technology, asselbladhascreatedInstantApprovalArchitecture(IAA), an H enhanced set of feedback tools, designed to liberate the photographer to focus on the shoot rather than the selection process. IAAtriggersaudibleand isiblesignalsforeachimagecaptured, v tellingthephotographerimmediatelywhethertheimagehasared, amber or green light status. Theinformationisrecordedbothinthefileandinthefilename, providingaquickandeasywaytoclassifyandselectimages, inthe fieldorinthelab. Alarge, enhancedTFTdisplayinthenewHasselblad productsprovidesarealistic, highqualityandperfectcontrastimage view, eveninbrightsunlight, toallowinstanton-siteimageapproval. [. . . ] FireWire800(IEEE1394b) SonyTMInfoLithiumL, upto8hoursofshootingcapacity 0­45°C/32­113°F Camerawithoutlens:approx. 115x110x145mm[WxHxD] Approx. 1155g(Excludinglens, batteryandCFcard) www. hasselblad. com digital CaMERaS CWD II 500C/CM 501C/CM 503CX/CXi/CW Digital capture unit connectivity diagram No `Exposure' cable required (except for long exposures) SWC/SWC/M 903 SWC 905 SWC (Not recommended for critical use). Modified202FA/203FE/205TCC/205FCC WithFtypelensesandCFtypelensesat F-modesetting 555 Eld 500EL/ELM 500/553ELX + Battery adapter required for portable use. "Exposure" cable required for control or Phocus (NOTE: only these cameras/ combinations can be controlled from FlexColor or Phocus) 503 CW + Winder CW + + + Exposure cable 503 CW required for FlexColor or Phocus control of 503CW+Winder CW. 500EL/ELM 500/553ELX Exposure Cable EL required for w control of EL/ELM and ELX use. Battery adapter required for portable use. Specificationsubjecttochangewithoutnotice. CFV II digital capture unit "Exposure" cable always required 2000FC/FCM 2003FCW 201F/203FE 205TCC/FCC WithCtypelenses (C-mode setting) FlexBody, + Flashinput synccable ArcBody (Not recommended for critical use). 11. 08-UKv1 Anyviewcamera withHasselbladV systemadapter www. hasselblad. com [. . . ]