Hasselblad H5D, User Manual

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FILM LOADING
The film magazine can be loaded either on or off the cam-
era. Regularly check the interior of the magazine and re-
move dust, particles or any scraps of paper from previous
rolls of film. Load and unload film magazines away from di-
rect light sources.
1) Fold out the film holder key and turn it counter-clock-
wise 90° A . Withdraw the film holder com pletely B .
2) Place an empty take-up spool in the upper spool holder
by placing one end over the fixed stud in the holder and
the other end underneath the sprung spool retaining
arm. Rotate the spool a little if necessary until it clicks
into position.
3) Completely remove the retaining paper band from a
new roll of film and place it in the lower spool holder.
See diagram for correct orientation. Ensure you do not
place the film spool the wrong way around!
4) Pull 8–10 cm (3–4 in.) of paper backing from the film roll
and insert the tongue of the backing paper into the slot
in the take-up spool. Turn the spool one complete turn
to ensure the tongue is firmly held in place by the overly-
ing paper backing.
5) Re-insert the film holder into the main body of the film
magazine ensuring the correct orientation. Press firmly
inwards towards the magazine and pay particular
attention to see that both sides are level with the maga-
zine body
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before turning the film holder key clockwise
90˚ to lock the film holder in place and fold the key back
into its stored position B . You might find that increased
pressure on the left hand side of the film holder will
more easily ensure a positive and correct positioning in
the magazine.
If the camera is active or in standby mode the film will be
wound automatically by the camera to position the first
frame (this function can be changed in ‘Custom options’ so
that the film is advanced only when the shutter release but-
ton is pressed the first time).
Beeper
The beeper sounds immediately after the last-but-one
frame has been exposed. This function can be turned off in
Custom Options.
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 FILM WIND ON AND OFF
Wind on: See ‘Film wind-on’ under Custom Options for a
setting choice.
Wind off: When the last frame has been exposed, the film
will automatically be wound off. However, to wind off a film
sooner, press the film wind off button (fig. 6). Use a ballpoint
pen or similar to activate it. You must also confirm the mes-
sage on the grip LCD (fig. 7) before the film winds off.
 UNLOADING A FILM
To remove a film, remove the film holder in the same manner as when loading a film. Grip the exposed roll of
film firmly and remove. Ensure the paper backing is wound tightly and that it is sealed with the band proper-
ly (the band may need to be moistened to activate the adhesive depending on type). Store exposed films away
from strong light sources and contact with sharp objects. Move the remaining empty spool to the take-up spool
compartment.
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