Hasselblad CFV User Manual Download

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The Lenses

You have access to the whole range of Hasselblad ‘C’ series lenses both old and new. Lenses
are specially manufactured for Hasselblad by Carl Zeiss of Germany − the indisputable leader
in camera optics. The Hasselblad specifications of these lenses exceed the demands made by
digital capture to ensure the optimum in performance whatever the chosen medium. The inte-
gral shutter feature combines with the TTL/OTF facility to provide tremendous flash freedom.

The Camera

The completely mechanical camera body boasts a one-piece aluminium alloy construction
to meet professional demands. The Winder CW, specifically designed for the 503CW models,
provides fast sequential photography and various choices of remote control, including IR.
Altogether, a winning combination for professional or dedicated amateur use.

The System

The Hasselblad V-System is the most comprehensive medium-format photographic system in
the world. It offers magazines for different image formats and films, viewfinders with or with-
out exposure metering capabilities, a number of focusing screens plus a range of lenses..

The Hasselblad 503CW is an extremely popular model from the 500 series. Soon

after it was launched it became the workhorse for so many photographers, pro-

fessional and amateur alike. It is an all-rounder, being as easy to use on location

as in the studio.

There are many who prefer a more traditional design of camera while wishing to

exploit the latest in technology and that is where the Hasselblad 503 CWD comes

in. It offers the best from both worlds, mechanical and electronic. And for those

who already own V-System cameras and don’t want to change, the CFV offers the

chance to go digital in the most convenient and economical manner.

Hasselblad is the choice of the world’s leading photographers, and the name is

synonymous with compatibility, reliability and image quality, reaching beyond the

ends of the earth and into space. Congratulations, therefore, on a wise choice.

The CFV digital backs

The digital backs are custom built to fit the design and functionality of Hasselblad V-System
cameras. However, they can also fit onto view cameras using the V-System interface plate for
mechanical attachment and flash sync connection to trigger the digital capture for optimum
compatibility and economy. They provide both cable free and computer tethered options to
suit all types of work. The units offer an ultra high level of integration, two capture formats,
image quality and flexibility to the specialist professional photographer or high-end amateur
user.

“Instant” user interface

The 503CWD and CFV are operated with a straightforward user interface with a series of
“instant” one-button-click operations including: instant capture, instant browse, instant ap-
proval, instant zoom, and instant image info.

Three modes of operation and storage

Optimum portability and image storage are critical for the professional photographer.
The 503CWD and CFV offer a choice of portable CF card storage or tethered operation with
extended, special capture controls. With these operating and storage options, the photogra-
pher is able to select a mode to suit the nature of the work at hand, whether in the studio or
on location.