Hasselblad H6D, User Manual

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FLASH AND STROBE SETTINGS
The H6D can be used together with most flash units in manual
mode. However, to make use of a TTL automatic function, it
must ensured that the flash unit is compatible with the SCA
3002 system. Connection is either by the PC socket or by the
hot shoe (see warning below).
The viewfinder houses an integral fill-flash with a guide number
of 12 and features OTF/TTL flash control. This flash is capable
of providing enough illumination for many fill flash functions
outdoors as well as simple indoor shots at shorter distances.
General information
When using the A or S setting together with flash, the exposure
requirements of the camera will dominate which might produce
slow shutter speeds indoors, for example, requiring the use of
a tripod. If P or Pv is selected instead, a shutter speed of 1/60
or faster is automatically chosen by the camera enabling the
camera to be hand held.
When using flash close up or when using larger aperture
settings, remember that the flash unit’s output has a specific
minimum duration which might still be too great for correct
exposure. Read the back’s output specifications for further
information regarding any potential restrictions.
It is possible to use the flash metering capability with external
flash units of all kinds (TTL flashes must be set to Manual
mode).
Rear sync is a useful feature used either for effect or to produce
a more ‘natural’ look when combining long exposures involving
light trails and flash.
When using suitable dedicated backs (compatible with SCA3002
compatible flash unit regarding the two functions, exposure
compensation and shutter sync, is via the grip. The flash
measure function can be used for flash units that are not SCA
3002 compatible or for SCA 3002 compatible backs at manual
setting.
To change the balance between flash output and camera
exposure requirements to produce a variety of effects, use the
exposure compensation function. For various long exposure
effects use the sync function. To make flash exposure tests use
the flash measure function.
Notes and WARNINGS!
Only flash units specially adapted for use with the H6D should
be connected to the hot shoe on the camera.
Note!
Do not attempt to connect a flash unit dedicated for use with
another camera brand via the hot shoe. The flash unit and / or
camera could be damaged.
Note!
If using flash/strobe as the main light source and 1/800s
shutter speed, remember to turn off the True Exposure function.
As with all strobe/studio flash use, very particular attention
should be taken to ensure correct connections and general
handling practice. Potential dangers might increase when
cameras are also connected to electronic peripherals
(computers, lighting backs, etc.) and should diminish when IR
and similar wireless flash release devices are used.
Victor Hasselblad AB cannot accept any responsibility what so
ever for accidents that might occur or damage caused when
Hasselblad equipment is used in combination with third party
backs of any description.
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