User Manual

Technical specifications
Camera Type
Construction
Lenses
Viewfinder (HVD 90X)
Focusing
Shutter
Flash control
Flash measurement
Exposure metering
Auto bracketing
Interval timer
ISO range
Displays
Focusing screen
Compatibility
Accessory connection
Customization
Auto-focus, auto-exposure digital SLR camera with interchangeable viewfinders and lenses.
One piece stainless steel shell. Die-cast aluminium internal structure. Tripod sockets (1/4 and 3/8”) and
quick coupling tripod plate for rapid mounting.
Hasselblad HC/HCD lenses with built-in electronically controlled shutter and aperture. Automatic or manual
focusing with instant manual focus override. All HC/HCD lenses meet the exacting requirements of digital
photography. Lens shades can be mounted in reverse for transport. V- system lenses can be used with a CF
adapter.
A 90° reflex viewfinder, providing 100% field of view even when wearing eyeglasses, and built-in
multi-mode light metering system. Image magnification 3.1x. Integrated fill-in flash with guide number
12. Hot-shoe for automatic flash (Metz SCA3002 system / adapter SCA3902). Dot matrix display with
presentation of all relevant information. Built-in diopter adjustment from –5 to + 3.5D. Interchangeable.
Automatic and manual focusing with electronic focus aid in manual mode. Instant manual focus
override. Automatic focusing using passive central cross type phase detection sensor. AF metering range
EV 1 to 19 (ISO 100).
Electronically controlled lens shutter with speeds ranging from 32 seconds to 1/800. Flash sync at all
speeds.
TTL centre-weighted system. Can be used with the built-in flash or a wide variety of flashes compatible
with the SCA3002 (Metz) system using adapter SCA3902. ISO range16 to 6400. Flash output can be
adjusted (-3 to +3EV) for fill-in purposes independent of ambient light.
The H3D II has a built-in measurement system that measures flash light from non-TTL flashes, such as
studio flashes.
Multi-mode exposure metering using 90° reflex viewfinder. Metering options are: Spot (diameter 7.5
mm), Centre Weighted, and CentreSpot. Metering range at f/2.8 and ISO100: Spot: EV2 to 21, Centreweighted:
EV1 to 21, CentreSpot: EV1 to 21.
Bracketing using predetermined number of captures (2, 3, 5, 7 or 9) in 1/3, 1/2, or 1 EV step difference
intervals.
Number of captures from 2 to ‘no limit’ and interval from 1 second to 1 hour.
ISO range: 50 to 400 (39 and 50 Mpix models), 100 to 800 (31 Mpix model).
The camera features two dot-matrix displays that provide clear and easy-to-understand information to
the user. One is located on the grip and the other in the 90° viewfinder. The digital capture unit has a
high contrast 3 inch TFT type display.
Bright Spherical Acute-Matte type D with sensor format markings. Grid marked type also available as option.
All H System lenses and accessories except film magazines. V System C type lenses with optional CF lens
adapter.
Provided with two M5 threads and an electrical connector for accessories.
A large number of the H3D II’s functions can be customized by the user to suit specific styles or
situations through the built-in menu system.
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