Hasselblad H1D Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Hasselblad H1D
Hasselblad H1D
e instant manual override facility produces a convenient way of working. You can take
advantage of autofocus while retaining an instantly adjustable manual focus check if preferred
for pin-point accuracy without making any changes in the settings.
Natural friction is inherent in the design to purposely reproduce the secure feel of a manual
lens.
Please note that when focusing manually, the innity and closest distance marks on the lens
scale can appear to be positioned beyond the central index. is is only an apparent eect
and does not change the focusing range of the lens.
Autofocus
Autofocus mode can be either Single Shot or Continuous and is activated by pressing the shut-
ter release to the half-press position. Its operative range from EV1 - 19 at ISO100. The point of
focus is determined by the area within the central rectangular zone on the focusing screen.
When light levels are too low or the contrast of the subject is too low, auxiliary illumination
(situated on the top of the grip) is automatically activated if desired. The operative distance
is approximately six metres from the camera. Alternatively, a suitable attached ash unit that
has a similar facility ( a Metz 54/70, for example) can also be used instead. This feature can be
altered in settings; see under Custom options/AF assist light.
Single Shot
In Single Shot setting (AF S), the shutter release will be blocked until the camera nds the opti-
mum focus setting. is ensures that no exposures can be made that are not nely focused.
However, this delay will normally be only a fraction of a second in good lighting conditions
with a clear focusing pattern.