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Connections
The same FireWire cable can be used to connect the ImageBank-II to the camera/digital
back as can be used to connect it to a computer. Ensure that any FireWire cables used
comply with a 9 pin / FireWire 800 specification for the connection that is made to the
ImageBank-II.
ImageBank-II description
The ImageBank-II is a compact hard disk capable of holding a great number of large
files. It is configured to optimise the rapid storage of Hasselblad 3FR files via a FireWire
connection to increase the shooting capacity of the camera.
Setting up overview
Attach the strap to the anchor point as in the illustration.
The ImageBank-II can function in two modes:
• Connected to a camera/digital back as an alternative to a CF-card.
and
• Connected to a computer to transfer image files from storage or as hard disk
image file storage.
Both connections are made by a FireWire (9 pin / FireWire 800) cable. In both cases,
power is required to operate the ImageBank-II and this is achieved by:
• Separate battery
• Exterior power supply
• FireWire connection to computer
A separate battery provides maximum portability for shooting. An external power
supply is covenient in a studio environment or in the vicinity of a domestic power outlet
(or generator on location, for example) to eliminate the need for a separate battery. A
FireWire connection is the most convenient solution in a non-mobile/studio shooting
environment where there is access to a compatible computer.
There are a few points to remember:
The ImageBank-II cannot be powered from the camera/digital back.
A digital back can be powered from an ImageBank-II.
A separate battery or exterior power supply is not needed when transferring files to a
computer when using a FireWire cable and a compatible computer.
Not all PCs are compatible in regard to supplying power to the ImageBank-II.
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