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Special considerations
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Computer system requirements
Whichever mode you choose, final image-storage and correction requires a certain
minimum standard regarding computer capabilities. Large images will require a high-
performance computer with plenty of memory, advanced graphics capabilities and a
recent operating system. In most cases, you will want your computer to include a FireWire
800/400 connector, which will enable you to load images directly from the camera or
Imagebank. To load images stored on the removable compact-flash card, you could in-
stead use a compact-flash card reader, but we still recommend FireWire for maximum
flexibility.
The 503CWD saves images as 3FR or 3F files which are Hasselblad raw digital-camera
capture standards. From FlexColor, you can optimize and then export the files to DNG
or TIFF or JPEG formats instead if you wish. The 503CWD includes the Hasselblad
FlexColor image-capture and editing application and native versions of FlexColor are
provided for both Macintosh and Windows platforms. Please see your FlexColor manual
for complete system requirements.
Warnings and restrictions
• Keep your 503CWD (and all computer equipment) away from moisture wherever
possible. If your camera becomes wet, disconnect from power and allow it to dry
before attempting to operate again.
• Always take great care when you remove the sensor back for cleaning—the ex-
posed CCD sensor is vulnerable to damage.
• Keep all cables connected to or from your camera and computer out of the way
where they will not be tripped over.
• Never cover the ventilation openings on the 503CWD when it is turned on.
