Hasselblad H2 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Carrying strap 1, 2
e carrying strap is attached by firstly withdrawing the safety
collar. e hook is then freed and attached to the strap lug (fig. 1).
Slide back the safety collar (fig. 2) to ensure the hook remains in
the locked position. e collar is purposely a tight fit and might
need some effort to slide.
Batteries 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
e H2 requires batteries for all actions. ere is no mechanical
reserve facility so it is advisable to always have a spare set of bat-
teries or exchange set if using a rechargeable battery pack. As is
the case with most batteries, problems might be encountered when
used in very low temperatures. In this situation it is advisable to
keep an exchange set in an inside pocket, for example, to maintain
them near body temperature.
e battery holder is located inside the removable part of the
grip. While keeping the battery holder button depressed, swing
the battery holder retaining lever downward until it stops (fig 3).
e battery holder will now be released from the grip. Press the
red battery cassette retaining button inwards on the holder to
release the battery cassette (fig 4). Load three CR-123 lithium (or
equivalent) into the cassette, ensuring the polarity of each battery
is correctly oriented (see the ‘+’ markings on the batteries and the
cassette) (fig 5, 6). Re-insert the cassette into the battery holder,
ensuring that it is seated properly in place and that the red button
returns fully into the locked position. Holding the battery holder
flat against the grip and aligning the two upper lugs with the slot
in the grip, slide it back into position as far as it will go. Swing
back the battery holder retaining lever as far as it will go into the
locked position.
Battery life is dependent on a number of variable factors and
therefore cannot be exactly predicted.If the camera is le in the
active state instead of standby for long periods, for example, then
battery life will be reduced. A low-battery state is indicated as a
symbol on the grip LCD (fig 7).
When the batteries are almost completely exhausted, a warning
message ‘Low battery’ will appear on the grip LCD (fig 8). e
camera will not function at all when this message appears and
battery change is essential.
e rechargeable battery pack is an optional accessory that re-
places the standard battery cassette and is an economical option
for full time users. Please see specific user manual supplied with
the rechargeable battery pack for further information.
Rechargeable battery grip
e Battery grip rechargeable 7.2V (3043348) provides a replenish-
able power source to replace, or complement, the standard lithium
dry cell battery grip for the H2 camera.
Please note the Battery charger BC-H Li-ion 7.2 VDC (3053568) is
designed for use with Battery grip rechargeable 7.2V units only.
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