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Using compact flash memory cards
When shooting to a compact-flash card, the H2D is completely self-con-
tained. No additional wires or connectors need to be attached.
The 503 CWD is shipped with a 1GB compact-flash card, which is able to
hold over 45 shots. Lossless compression is applied to the images, so the
actual size of each capture can vary, thereby affecting the total number
of shots you can fit on the card. You can purchase additional, possibly
larger-capacity, cards and change them as each card becomes full.
Note that the camera can copy the contents of its compact flash card
to an Imagebank even when no computer is attached. This enables
you to backup your shots and then clear space on the card to keep on
shooting. See section on “Transferring Images”.
Inserting a card
1. Open the CF card cover to reveal the CF slot.
2. Hold the CF card so that the connector holes face into the
slot in the 503 CWD, with the brand label facing in the same
direction as the 503 CWD preview screen. Gently press the
card into the slot.
If you encounter resistance, it might be because you are hold-
ing the card backwards or upside down. Experiment until you
find the orientation that allows the card to slide in easily.
Swing the cover shut again.
Removing a card
1. After opening the CF card cover, press gently on the card
removal button and then release it.
2. The button will now extend out from its original position, as
in the illustration.
3. Press firmly on the card removal button to eject the card for
removal.
Working with an Imagebank
There are no practical differences between shooting to the internal card
or to an Imagebank. However, when several media are mounted, you
must be sure to select the correct destination medium (see also “Working
with Media and Batches”).
Working with a Hasselblad Imagebank
The Imagebank is an optional add-on for your digital camera
system. It is essentially an external FireWire hard disk optimized
for digital photography, providing extensive storage space and
high-speed data transfer. It is small, light and battery powered. You
can easily clip it to your belt, so the solution is nearly as portable
as the stand-alone camera.
Older digital backs in the ‘ixpress’ line used a different external disk
and controller called simply the “Image Bank”. This older Image
Bank is not compatible with the 503 CWD. Use only the Hasselblad
Imagebank with a 503 CWD.