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Although the 503 CWD digital back is primarily designed for use with the 503 CWD camera body, it
can also be used with other Hasselblad camera models as well as other camera brands that have
been fitted with an adapter for mounting Hasselblad film magazines.
This manual assumes that you are using the digital back in conjunction with the 503 CWD body
camera.
As with all digital products, it is essential that you maintain a constant check on battery condition
and preferably have a fully-charged reserve battery with you at all times when not tethered to a
computer.
CAUTION
If you remove the digital back, be very careful not to touch or scratch the CCD/filter surface
while it is exposed.
Always attach the protective cover for transportation or storage.
Powering the digital back
The digital back requires power either from the battery (7.2V Sony InfoLithium L type −
NP-F550 for example) or from a computer via a FireWire cable.
To attach a battery:
1. Firstly, ensure the battery is fully charged (see user appropriate manual for battery
and charger).
2. Position the battery as in the illustration.
3. Press the battery towards the camera. This automatically depresses the battery
retaining catch.
4. Slide the battery into the final position ensuring the contact prongs on the camera
are inserted into the battery. The battery retaining catch will now return to the safe-
ty position
To remove a battery:
1. Depress the battery retaining catch and slide the battery over it. It will then be freely
removed.
FireWire connection:
1. Simply connect the FireWire cable between the FireWire port on the digital back
and the FireWire port on the computer. You will not need to attach a battery with a
FireWire connection.
ON / OFF button
With a fully charged battery fitted or FireWire cable attached, press the ON/OFF to acti-
vate the digital back. An audible signal will be heard and a Hasselblad logo splash screen
will appear on the OLED. The back will enter standby mode after the preset time to save
the battery. Press the ON/OFF button again to turn the digital back off. An audible signal
will be heard again to confirm this. However, you will not need to use this button with a
FireWire connection as the active mode is instigated automatically.