User Guide 907X – SPECIAL EDITION IN-WORK 2019-11-20 v0.
CONTENTS 1 2 IN T R O D U C T I O N 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 907X Special Edition 907X features Included items 907X Technical specifications System requirements New in this version About this user guide Glossary Update camera firmware Q U I C K S TA R T 2.1 Quick start 7 8 9 12 13 14 14 14 15 15 16 17 Firmware 17 Assembling the camera 17 SD card 18 Battery 18 2.
CONTENTS 4 5 PA R T S & C O N T R O LS 4.1 4.2 4.3 Parts, components, buttons and controls Ports and connections Display and screens Tilt display 30 31 37 38 38 U S I N G T H E 9 0 7 X 39 Touch display navigation 40 5.1 5.
CONTENTS 5.8 Browsing, preview and histogram Browsing images 69 69 Zooming 70 Browsing images – nine-view 70 The selected image is shown. 71 Create new folder 72 Select folder to browse Select card to browse Delete images Browse overlays 71 71 73 74 Histograms 75 6 PHOCUS 6.1 6.2 6.3 Phocus overview Features in Phocus Connect to a computer Connect to an iPad pro Using cable Phocus Mobile 2 Phocus and Hasselblad capture files SETTINGS 7.
CONTENTS 7.2 7.3 Video settings menu General settings menu 98 99 Connectivity settings 100 Live view 102 Display 101 Preview 103 Touch 104 Storage 105 How to format a memory card 106 Date & Time 108 Spirit Level 110 Sound 107 Power 109 Calibrate Spirit Level 111 Language 112 Service 113 Firmware update 114 Log data 116 Lens firmware update Default settings Reset file counter 115 117 118 About 119 907X Special Edition USER GUIDE www.hasselblad.
CONTENTS 8 AC C E S S O R I E S XH Lens adapter XV Lens adapter Tripod mount ring 75mm 9.4 9.5 121 121 122 Battery charging hub 122 A P PE N D I X 9.1 9.2 9.
1 INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION 1.1 907X SPECIAL E DITION On 20 July 1969, Astronauts Aldrin and Armstrong successfully landed on our lunar surface, becoming the first humans to step foot on the Moon. The 907X Special Edition celebrates the anniversary of this first Moon landing and the Hasselblad cameras that documented the historic event. Incorporating the 907X and CFV II 50C, it connects Hasselblad’s photographic history into one system, enabling full use of the high performance lenses from the Hasselblad X System.
INTRODUCTION 1.2 907X FE ATURES Full XCD Lens support All XCD Lenses can be fully used with the same functionality as on an X System Camera, including Autofocus. HC/HCD Lens support All HC and HCD Lenses can be used with full functionality, including Autofocus using the optional XH Lens Adapter. 907X Special Edition USER GUIDE V System and XPan System lenses All Lenses from the Hasselblad V and XPan Systems can be used in electronic shutter mode. Requires optional XV or XPan Lens adapters.
INTRODUCTION V System Camera support The CFV II 50C digital back can be removed from the 907X camera body and be used on most V System Cameras ever built. See the separate User Guide for the CFV II 50C for more information. Touch screen interface Equipped with a smartphone style user interface, the rear touch 3 inch display allows quick and simple access to the digital back shooting settings including WB and ISO.
INTRODUCTION USB 3 Type C JPEG & RAW files Built-in Wi-Fi Digital lens corrections Huge 14 stop dynamic range Hasselblad Phocus digital imaging software Simplifying and enhancing tethered shooting to your Mac or PC, the USB 3 interface allows easy connectivity with today’s high speed ports. The Wi-Fi function uses both 2.4 and 5 GHz and has the option of 802.11 b, g, n, a, ac (a and ac depending on region) connections.
INTRODUCTION 1.3 INCLUDE D ITEMS The 907X Special Edition camera is delivered with the following items.
INTRODUCTION 1. 4 907X TECHNICAL 907X SPECIAL E DITIONSPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Camera Type Medium format digital camera Construction Machined aluminium. Sensor Type CMOS, 50 mega pixels (8272 × 6200 pixels, 5.3 × 5.3 µm). Sensor Dimensions 43.8 × 32.9 mm. Image Size Stills: RAW 3FR capture 106 MB on average. JPG: 5-23 MB. File Format Stills: Hasselblad 3FR. JPG. Colour Definition 16 bit; Dynamic range approximately 14 stops.
INTRODUCTION 1. 5 SYSTEM REQUIREME NTS 1.7 ABOUT THIS USER GUIDE Storage and editing of images requires certain minimum computer capabilities. Large images require a reasonably high performance computer with sufficient memory, advanced graphics capabilities and a recent operating system. It is recommended that the computer has a USB 3 connector, which will allow you to load images more quickly from the camera. A USB SD card reader is also required for image transfer from the SD cards.
INTRODUCTION Pinch: Place two fingers on the display with a distance between and move the fingers together. Typically used when zooming out. 1.8 GLOSSARY In this user guide a few different terms are used: Short-Press: Press and release a button within one second. Long-Press: Press and hold a button for 1 second or more. Tap: This means to touch a value or icon on the display with your finger briefly. This only works with a bare finger or when special touch-display gloves are used.
2 QUICK START
Quick Start 2.1 QUICK START This chapter explains how to make the first capture using the default settings. C D F I RMWARE Make sure the camera has the latest firmware by checking the latest version that you can download at www.hasselblad. com. You can see the currently installed firmware by following the procedure on page 119. Instructions on how to update firmware can be found on page 114.
Quick Start BAT TE RY Make sure the battery is fully charged. See more on the next page. Open the right side lid by sliding it backwards (A) and insert the battery with the text facing backwards into the CFV until it clicks in place. (B) A Note! When the battery is inserted, the rear status LED will show a blink sequence once to indicate the current battery charge level. See next page for details. SD CARD Insert the SD card into slot 1 or 2.
Quick Start 2.2 CHARGING THE BATTERY BAT TE RY C HARGE R The camera is supplied with a USB power adapter for charging the camera battery through the USB port of the camera. C HARGE THE BAT TE RY Turn off the camera and insert the USB-C plug from the battery charger into the USB socket on the camera (A). Insert the battery charger into a standard (100–240V~ /50–60 Hz) domestic socket.
Quick Start AT TAC H THE LE N S ● First remove the lens rear protective cap by rotating counter clock-wise (A). Then remove the front protective cover (B) of the camera by pressing the lens release button (C) and rotating the cover counter-clockwise. ● Align the red index on the lens (D) with the index on the camera (E) and insert the lens. Rotate the lens clock-wise until it clicks into place (F). ● Remove the front protective cap by pinching the two buttons together (F).
Quick Start AT TAC H THE SHOULDE R STRAP B Attach the included shoulder strap to the camera by following these instructions: A Hold or place the camera with the lens pointing down and one of the strap lugs facing you. Attach the leather end (1) of the strap to the metal strap lug (2). 3 B Open the metal ring (3) with a sharp tool. E.g. a screwdriver or a small knife. Be careful not to scratch the camera. C Insert the open end of the metal ring into the hole of the strap lug.
Quick Start US I N G THE PROTEC TIVE COVE RS Whenever the lens is removed from the camera or the 907X camera body is separated from the CFV II, protective covers should be used. The front protective cover is explained on page 20. Camera rear protective cover To remove: Press the top part (A) down and tilt the cover backwards to release it. To attach: Place the cover on the lower supports (B) and press the top part (A) while tilting forward. Release pressure on the top part.
Quick Start TH E F I RST CAPTURE B Press and hold the power button (1) for one second to turn the camera on. When the status LED (2) has turned green it is ready to make the first capture. Gently press the shutter release (half-press) to activate live view on the screen. With the default setting, the camera is in Aperture priority mode indicated by an “A” at the lower left part of the display. Use the control wheel to select another aperture if required.
Quick Start TH E F I RST CAPTURE – CONTI N UE D The camera is now fully ready to make captures. Half-press the shutter release (1) to activate live view. To select a different aperture value, turn the control wheel (2). When the exposure mode is set to A, the camera will automatically adjust the shutter speed to match the new value. Aim the camera and compose the subject. When you halfpress again, the camera will autofocus on the area inside the central rectangle (3).
Quick Start VI EWI N G THE FI RST CAPTURE ON THE COM PUTE R B To view the image/images on the computer, you will first need to take the SD card from the camera and place it in an SD card reader. For best performance, you should use a USB-3 version of the card reader. Note! Do not remove the card from the camera while the status LED is blinking. The default setting of the camera is to store both RAW and JPG versions of the images. The JPG images can be viewed by almost any software.
3 SAFETY
Safety Caution! Protect the equipment from oil fumes, steam, humid conditions and dust. This will help prevent damage to the equipment. 3.1 SAFETY AND WARNINGS Warning! Do not place cables between camera and computer so that there is a risk for people to trip and fall. This can cause personal injury and/or damage to the equipment. Warning! If you use spare battery packs, make sure to use protective caps on the contacts. The contacts can short circuit and catch fire, if not protected.
Safety Caution! When cleaning the camera, remove the batteries. This will prevent damage to the camera. Caution! If you leave the camera unused for a long period, remove the batteries. This will prevent damage to the equipment. Caution! Do not try to remove the glass IR filter from the front of the CMOS (due to dust or similar). This can cause damage to the equipment. Always contact your local Hasselblad Authorized Service Centre.
Safety 3. 4 FCC 3. 5 ISE D Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
4 PARTS & CONTROLS
Parts & Controls 4.1 PARTS, COMPON E NTS, BUTTONS AND CONTROLS 7 1 2 3 1 Menu Button This button opens the main menu. If the main menu is already active, the control screen is shown. 2 Cross Button Function depends on screen information. The button acts as delete image button in browse mode. The button moves the selector down in menus. In control screen it used for parameter selection. 3 Star Button The star button will zoom out to 9-view in browse mode.
Parts & Controls 3 4 1 5 6 2 1 Control wheel Control wheel used for aperture and shutter speed setting. In browse mode it will change image. 4 Lens Locking pin Locks the lens onto the camera. Controlled by the Lens Release Button (6). 2 Shutter Release Button A two-position shutter release button. First position will activate Live View or start AF. Second position will capture the image 5 Lens Contact Contacts for lens communication.
Parts & Controls 2 3 3 1 1 1 4 1 Contacts Contacts used for lens and camera control. 3 CFV lock pins Secures a stable and precise mount for the CFV II back. 2 CFV Hooks Hooks that hold the CFV II in locked position. 4 CFV Support Lower support for the CFV II. 907X Special Edition USER GUIDE CONTENTS www.hasselblad.
Parts & Controls 4 1 5 2 3 1 Sensor Please make sure to read the cleaning instructions in the Appendix on page 125. 2 Contact for 200 Series cameras Electrical contact used with modified 200 Series cameras. 3 Release Bar sensor Used to synchronize exposure with the 500 and SWC type cameras. 4 907X Contact Contact used with the 907X camera body. 5 555 ELD Contact Contact used with the 555 ELD camera.
Parts & Controls 1 2 1 Locking button Make sure that you hold the back and camera securely. Then slide the locking button to the right to release the CFV II from the camera. 2 Speaker Openings for audio signals. 7 6 5 4 3 3 4 Lid for Connector Ports Protective rubber lid for connector ports for audio and sync cables. Reserved for future use 907X Special Edition USER GUIDE 5 Control grip lock 6 Control grip connectors Electrical connectors for the control grip.
Parts & Controls 1 2 6 3 7 8 4 1 Lid Lid for battery and SD cards 2 Battery Rechargeable battery. 3 Battery Release Slide the release down to remove the battery. 4 SD Card 1 Slot for SD card number 1. 5 SD Card 2 Slot for SD card number 2. 5 6 Image plane Index Indicates the exact location of the image plane. Located behind the right strap lug and behind the battery and SD card lid. See below. 7 Right Strap Lug Right strap lug for shoulder straps.
Parts & Controls 4.2 PORTS AND CONN ECTIONS 1 3 4 5 6 7 2 1 Left strap lug Left strap lug for shoulder straps. 2 USB Port USB-3 type C for connection to a host computer or iPad Pro. 3 Microphone 3.5mm stereo input for an external microphone. This port is also used to connect the Release Cord X for vibration free remote release of the camera. See page 122. 4 Headphone 3.5mm stereo audio output for e.g. headphones.
Parts & Controls 4.3 DISPL AY AND SCRE E NS TI LT D ISPLAY The display can be tilted 90 degrees up for convenient operation in many situations. E.g. when shooting from a low camera angle. To tilt the display, insert a finger in the groove at the bottom of the display and tilt the display upwards. There are click-stops for 45 and 90 degrees, but any angle in between can be used. Note! Always remember to fold the screen to normal position before transporting the camera.
5 USING THE 907X
Using the 907X 5.1 TOUCH DISPL AY The rear display is touch sensitive and you can use it in the same way that you navigate on a smartphone. You can also navigate by using the 5 buttons below the Touch Display and Scroll Wheel on the Camera.
Using the 907X AVAI LAB LE SC RE E N S The rear display can show the following type of screens: Main menu (A) Menu- and Short-cut icons. ● Control screen (B) Status Screen. ● Menu (C) Sample menu screen ● Setting (D) Sample setting screen. Browse image (1-view) (E) Preview screen, one image. ● Browse images (9-view) (F) Preview screen, 9 images. ● Live view (G) Continuously updated live view.
Using the 907X 5.2 TOUCH DISPL AY M AIN ME NU ADD SHORTC UTS TO MAI N M E N U FAVOURITE S To speed up your own workflow you can add in the settings you use more frequently in the Favourite settings. These functions will then be displayed on the main menu until you remove them and replace them with other Favourite settings.
Using the 907X HOW TO ADD SHORTC UTS TO MAI N M E N U 1 2 3 4 Main menu Select the icon (A) on the main menu. The add favourite pop up screen displays the available options to add in a scroll list. Select for example Spirit Level (B). The spirit level icon is now displayed on the main menu and the action is saved in the camera memory. The spirit level function can be quickly accessed by tapping the icon.
Using the 907X Change settings using touch Tap the value to bring up a setting dialogue. See page 46. CONTROL SC RE E N This is a status screen showing the actual settings of the camera . From this screen, you can also change settings directly. Change settings using buttons Press the rectangle button or the cross button to highlight the setting you want to change. Press the Star Button to bring up the setting dialogue.
Using the 907X LOC KE D EXPOSURE PARAM ETE RS ON TH E CONTROL SC RE E N Control Screen When an automatic exposure mode is selected, either aperture, shutter speed or both are set automatically by the camera. In this case that value cannot be changed from the control screen. This is indicated by showing the locked value in grey color. A Mode For Aperture priority (A) you can change the Aperture value but the Shutter value will be automatically set and is therefore displayed in grey.
Using the 907X SET TI N GS ON THE CONTROL SC RE E N Aperture Aperture - Select Aperture value. Swipe the list and tap the desired value to select. Shutter Speed - Select Shutter speed value. Shutter ISO - Select ISO value. Focusing - AF - MF Autofocus. Manual focus. Tap the new value to select. White Balance - Auto White balance AWB. - Cloudy. - Shade. - Daylight. - Tungsten. - Fluorescent. - Flash. - Manual WB.
Using the 907X Settings on the Control screen Exposure Mode Exposure Mode M Manual mode. A Aperture priority mode. S Shutter priority mode. P Program mode. Full auto Metering Mode Metering Mode - Centre weighted. - Spot. - Centre spot. Exposure Adjust Exposure adjust - Adjust exposure by sliding right or left. Tapping the line to the left or right of the dot, will increase or decrease the value with the value set in Main Menu > Camera Settings > Exposure > Increment Step Size > exposure Adjust.
Using the 907X Settings on the Control screen Control Screen Drive mode By tapping the drive mode icon (A) on the control screen, you can select the following drive modes: ● Single The camera will only make one exposure regardless how long the Shutter release button is pressed. Tap the Single icon again (B) to close the dialogue make it active. ● Continuous The camera will make exposures as long as the Shutter release button is pressed.
Using the 907X ● ● ● Self Timer (A) The camera will wait a pre-set time to make the exposure after the Shutter release button is pressed. Time: Delay between shutter release and exposure. When Finished: Determines if the function shall be active after a completed cycle or not. If set to Exit, the Self Timer is disabled after the exposure. Self Timer A Interval (B) The camera will make a pre-determined number of exposures with a pre-set interval time. Time: The time between exposures.
Using the 907X SE LF TI M E R SET TI N GS On the control screen tap the drive mode icon to bring up the settings screen (A). C Tap the Self Timer icon (1). To change settings, tap the right panel (2) to show the settings menu (B). To change any of the settings, tap the value (3) to bring up any of the screens (E) or (F). When the settings are made, tap the left arrow (4) to return to the drive mode settings screen. Finally, tap the Self Timer icon again to make it active.
Using the 907X I NTE RVAL SET TI N GS On the control screen tap the drive mode icon to bring up the settings screen (A). C Tap the Interval icon (1). To change settings, tap the right panel (2) to show the settings menu (B). To change any of the settings, tap the value to bring up any of the screens (C) to (F). When the settings are made, tap the left arrow (4) to return to the drive mode settings screen. Finally, tap the Interval icon again to make it active.
Using the 907X I NTE RVAL OPE RATION Control Screen An active and pending Interval Timer, is indicated both on the control screen and in live view. the control screen shows the interval icon (A) and the interval time (B). To see all settings, tap the Interval Icon to show the settings screen as described on the previous page. Live View and preview screens show the same information with the addition of remaining number of captures (C) and (D). A To start the sequence, press the shutter release.
Using the 907X EXPOSURE B RAC KETI N G SET TI N GS On the control screen tap the drive mode icon which brings up the settings screen (A). Tap the exposure bracketing icon (1). To change settings, tap the right panel (2) to show the settings menu (B). To change any of the settings, tap the value to bring up any of the screens (C) to (H). D When the settings are made, tap the left arrow (4) to return to the drive mode settings screen. Finally, tap the exposure bracketing icon again to make it active.
Using the 907X EXPOSURE B RAC KETI N G OPE RATION Control Screen An active and pending exposure bracketing function, is indicated both on the control screen and in live view. The control screen and live view will show the bracketing icon and the number of captures in the sequence. To see all settings, tap the interval icon to show the settings screen as described on the previous page. In the example to the right, the exposure bracketing sequence will use 3 images.
Using the 907X F IXE D EXPOSURE COM PE N SATION SET TI N G A fixed exposure compensation can be set by using the following method. 1 2 3 4 Tap the Exposure adjust setting on the control screen (A). Slide the white dot to the left or right to set the desired value for exposure compensation. Tapping the line to the left or right of the dot, will increase or decrease the value with the value set in Main Menu > Camera Settings > Exposure > Increment Step Size > exposure Adjust.
Using the 907X LI GHT M ETE R MODE The light meter mode can be changed on the control screen. Tap the desired mode or use the control wheel to select mode. Metering Modes Different light metering modes There are three reflective metering modes available. Centre Weighted. Spot. Centre Spot. Symbol Light Metering Modes Centre Weighted Used for light situations where there is no particular dominance of light or dark areas across the tonal range.
Using the 907X 5.3 MEMORY CARDS The camera uses SD cards only. See next page for a list of recommended cards. There are two SD card slots on the camera, slot no 1 (1) and slot no 2 (2). Note! All cards must be formatted in the camera before first use. SD Memory card status display The symbols in the status group (4) on the control screen: No card is inserted. 1 2 Card #1 is inserted and is ready for captures. Card #1 is inserted and is locked for captures as indicated by the secondary lock icon.
Using the 907X I N SE RT THE SD M E MORY CARD A Insert SD card 1 2 3 Open the battery and SD card lid by sliding it towards the back of the camera and then rotate it outwards. When the lid is opened, mount the SD card in the SD card slot no 1 or no 2 (A). Close the lid by rotating it inwards and pushing it in place towards the front of the camera (B) to lock it into position.
Using the 907X FORMAT SD CARDS Main Menu General Settings Menu Note! All SD memory cards should be formatted in the camera before using them for the first time. MAIN MENU > GENERAL SETTINGS > STORAGE > FORMAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press MENU. Select the General Settings menu (A). Navigate to Storage (B). Select “Format SD 1” or “Format SD 2” (C). The Format Card dialogue appears. To confirm, select Format by pressing the rectangle Button (D). To exit without formatting, press the cross button (E).
Using the 907X 5. 4 LIVE VIEW INDICATIONS The touch display can show live view including a number of different indications. This page lists the possible display information. Wi-Fi Focus area Indicator ISO setting (Auto ISO 100) Battery status (Optional % value) Power from USB White balance setting. Not shown in Auto white balance mode. Focus mode (Manual) AF Scan range icon (Near) Self Timer. Interval and Bracketing status is also shown here. Exposure compensation Setting (+1.
Using the 907X LIVE VI EW OVE RLAYS 1 2 3 The camera displays live view when you half-press Shutter release button. Press the rectangle button (D) to step to the next overlay. Press button A , or E, to Exit Live View. Available Overlays - Exposure information (F). - Exposure information + Grid (G). - Exposure information + Spirit Level (H). See page 110 for details on spirit level. - None (I).
Using the 907X 5. 5 FOCUSING White AF indicator. AF is idle. AUTOFOC US Autofocus is activated by pressing the shutter release to the half-press position. Focus is determined by maximizing the contrast within the central marked area. In AF mode, the shutter release will be blocked until the camera finds the optimum focus setting. This ensures that no captures are made that are not finely focused.
Using the 907X AF I N D ICATION S The AF indicator in the live view centre indicates status of the AF system. Start the autofocus function by a soft half-press on the shutter release Button. White, black outline (1) Normal mode. Autofocus is not analysing the subject. Black, white outline (2) Autofocus is ongoing. White AF indicator. Normal mode. Green (3) Autofocus performed and focus is correctly set. Red (4) Autofocus failed to focus and is not correctly set. 1 2 Green AF indicator.
Using the 907X MAN UAL FOC US Manual focus setting Manual focus can be used at any time even in auto focus mode by rotating the focusing ring on the lens. You can also switch to manual focus mode (MF) and only use the focusing ring manually. Live View Manual focus in live view 1 2 Double tap the touch display to zoom in to selected Focus area, or press the star button to zoom in to the image centre. Adjust focus manually on the Lens.
Using the 907X FOC US PEAKI N G Subject is not in focus Main parts of the subject are in focus How to use Focus peaking The Focus peaking function is a manual focus tool to help you identify which areas of the subject that are in focus. Focus peaking is not active in auto focus mode. When focus peaking is active and you adjust the focus manually, areas in focus (orange in this case) moves in depth as you move the focus position. See more on Focus settings on page 92.
Using the 907X 5.6 MOVE AUTOFOCUS POINT If the setting Move AF Point in the General Settings – Touch menu is checked it is possible to set the AF point location by pointing at the area. Procedure: 1 2 3 Activate Live View by half-pressing the shutter release button. The AF point is in the centre (A). Aim the camera at the subject and tap the new location for the AF point (B). The AF point will remain in this location until changed (C).
Using the 907X M E N U SC RE E N NAVI GATION A All settings of the camera are available in the menu system which is entered by clicking one of the three icons at the bottom of the screen. You can use the menu system either by using touch or by using the buttons as described on the next page. Example using touch ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 3 Press the menu button (1) to show the main menu. Tap the Camera Settings icon (2) The menu screen for camera settings appears (A). Tap Focus (3).
Using the 907X Example Using buttons B Three buttons are used for menu navigation: ● ● ● Cross button Star button Rectangle button Enter selection Move selection up/Enter Move selection down Use the following procedure: ● ● ● ● ● ● Press the menu button (1) to show the main menu (A) Press the cross button (2) to enter the camera settings Menu (B). Press the rectangle button (H) to highlight the item Focus. Press the star button (3) to enter the Focus settings (C).
Using the 907X 5.8 BROWSING, PREVIEW AND HISTOGRA M B ROWS I N G I MAGES To enter browse mode, short-press the Play/On-Off button (E). In browse mode, swipe right or left or use the control wheel (F) on the camera grip to browse captures in a folder. Zoom out to folder view to select another folder to browse as described on page 71. Press Shutter release button (G) to exit browse mode or press the menu button (A). A Access the delete Image dialogue by pressing the cross button (B). See page 73.
Using the 907X ZOOM I N G A You can zoom in to the preview image in two ways: ● Spread zoom (A), where you place to fingers together on the display and then move them apart. This will create a step-free zoom in effect up 100% (one pixel in the image = one pixel on the display) ● By double-tapping the display. This will directly zoom in to 50 or 100%, depending on the setting Zoom Level in the Camera Settings > Focus menu. See page 94.
Using the 907X SE LEC T FOLDE R TO B ROWSE You can select any of the folders on the card to browse images. 1 A 2 To select which folder to view, navigate up in the folder structure until you reach the folder level (3) dialogue. The folder structure is the following: Memory cards Folders 9 images 1 image It is possible to navigate to the card selection dialogue either using touch or buttons and scroll-wheels. 1 2 3 4 When viewing one image (1) Pinch inwards to go to the 9 images view (2).
Using the 907X C REATE N EW FOLDE R 1-view It is possible to create a new folder on the currently active SD card. When a new folder is created, all new images will be stored in that folder. The folder name is auto-generated and cannot be changed. It is not possible to store images in a previous folder. A By touch: 1 2 3 4 When viewing one image (A), pinch inwards to go to the 9 images view (C). You can also press the star button.
Using the 907X DE LETE I MAGES A An image can be deleted from the card by pressing the cross button (1) in one view browse mode (A). This will bring up the delete dialogue (B). To delete the image, press the rectangle button (2). To exit the dialogue without deleting the image, press the cross button (1). This will return to browse mode (C) Showing the next image. If the deleted image was the last captured image, the previous image is shown. 1 B 2 C 907X Special Edition USER GUIDE CONTENTS www.
Using the 907X B ROWSE OVE RLAYS In one-view, you can change information overlay by clicking . Continue clicking to step trough the rectangle button the available options.
Using the 907X H I STOGRAMS A The histogram provides a graph that indicates the total number of pixels at each brightness level, with brightness in range from black on the left to white on the right. It is a valuable tool for evaluating captures. A well exposed shot usually has a full range of levels, while underexposed and overexposed captures tend to show levels concentrated at the left or right part of the scale. The histogram is only an indicator that should be interpreted.
6 PHOCUS
Phocus 6.1 PHOCUS OVERVIEW PHOC US Phocus is a professional image processing and file management application aimed primarily at Hasselblad RAW 3F file handling. Phocus is available license-free for both Mac and Windows. 907X Special Edition USER GUIDE The image processing engine in Phocus is optimized for Hasselblad RAW files. Ensuring the maximum quality from your images. Colours and image details are rendered with highest possible accuracy. CONTENTS www.hasselblad.
Phocus FEATURES I N PHOC US Phocus is feature-filled while still being easy to use, making it easy to achieve amazing results. Some of the powerful tools and features are: Natural Colours Hasselblad’s Natural Colour Solution (HNCS) enables you to produce outstanding and reliable colours so that skin tones, specific product colours, and difficult gradations reproduce beautifully every time without the need for multiple colour profiles.
Phocus 6.2 CONN ECT TO A COMPUTER 1 2 Connect a USB 3 cable to the USB port on the computer. Connect the USB 3 cable to the USB port on the camera. When initiating a shot from Phocus, the computer sends a signal to the camera, which triggers the shutter (and strobe/ flash, if any). The camera then sends the capture over the USB connection to the computer, where it is displayed on the computer screen and saved as a 16-bit 3F file in the currently selected folder on the computer hard disk.
Phocus PHOC US MOB I LE 2 Phocus Mobile 2 is the successor to the original Phocus Mobile iOS application adding a number of new features. Most importantly it adds support for both USB and Wi-Fi connectivity, will let you capture images directly to the iOS device and provides full quality image editing and export. It will support both iPhone and iPad but for the image editing functionality an iPad Pro or one of the most recent iPad Air models with more than 2GB RAM is required.
Phocus PHOC US AN D HASSE LB LAD CAPTURE FI LE S Images captured by the camera are stored as Hasselblad RAW format files or JPEG format. It is possible to store either RAW or JPG or both RAW and JPG simultaneously. Hasselblad RAW files are initially stored in the 3FR format which is a proprietary Hasselblad format for the temporary storage of captures. A 3FR file contains the complete digitized raw image exactly as it was captured by the camera.
7 SETTINGS
Settings 7.1 THE CA MERA SETTINGS ME NU EXPOSURE Main menu Camera settings menu Exposure settings menu MAIN MENU > CAMERA SETTINGS > EXPOSURE 1 2 Press the camera icon on the touch display. The Camera Settings menu appears. Swipe right or press the menu button to get back to the main menu. Exposure settings are explained on the next page. 907X Special Edition USER GUIDE CONTENTS www.hasselblad.
Settings Exposure settings menu EXPOSURE SET TI N GS MAIN MENU > CAMERA SETTINGS > EXPOSURE > INCREMENT STEP SIZE 1 2 3 Press the camera icon on the touch display. The Camera Settings menu appears. Press the Exposure settings menu. Swipe right or press the menu button to get back to the main menu. Exposure Settings: Select resolution for exposure settings.
Settings Exposure settings menu SHUT TE R FU NC TION SET TI N GS MAIN MENU > CAMERA SETTINGS > EXPOSURE > SHUTTER FUNCTION 1 2 3 4 Press the camera icon on the Touch Display. The Camera Settings menu appears. Press the Exposure Settings menu. Select Shutter Function. Swipe right or press the menu button to get back to the main menu. Electronic Shutter Select On or Off. If this option is checked, the camera will disable the lens shutter and use an electronic shutter in the sensor instead.
Settings TRUE EXPOSURE EXPLAI N E D T fully open Maximum aperture Stopped down one stop with True Exposure ON Stopped down one stop with True Exposure OFF Light level at image plane Time T stopped down = T Fully open (Using True Exposure) T stopped down > T Fully open (Without True Exposure) True Exposure is an XCD and HC/HCD lens function that allows the effective shutter speed to remain unaffected when stopping down.
Settings Exposure settings menu AE - L (AE - LOC K) / QU IC K ADJUST MAIN MENU > CAMERA SETTINGS > EXPOSURE > AE-L / QUICK ADJUST 1 2 3 4 Press the camera icon on the touch display. The Camera Settings menu appears. Press the Exposure settings menu. Scroll down to AE-L / Quick adjust. Swipe right or press the menu button to get back to the main menu. Allow Quick Adjust Select On or Off. The check box will be marked with a √ when On and the check box will be empty when Off.
Settings Exposure settings menu AUTO ISO / P / FULL AUTO MAIN MENU > CAMERA SETTINGS > EXPOSURE > AUTO ISO/P/FULL AUTO 1 2 3 4 Press the camera icon on the touch display. The Camera Settings menu appears. Press the Exposure settings Menu. Scroll down to Auto ISO/P/Full Auto Swipe right or press the menu button to get back to the main menu. Shutter Speed Limit The shutter speed limit can be set either directly or as a function of focal length. See illustrations to the right.
Settings C ROP & ORI E NTATION MAIN MENU > CAMERA SETTINGS > CROP & ORIENTATION 1 2 3 Press the camera icon on the touch display. The Camera Settings menu appears. Press the Crop & Orientation menu. Camera settings menu Crop & Orientation settings menu Swipe right or press the menu button to get back to the main menu. Crop Mask Adds a crop mask to live view and the RAW file. When imported to Phocus, the crop mask can be modified or removed.
Settings I MAGE ORI E NTATION MAIN MENU > CAMERA SETTINGS > CROP & ORIENTATION 1 2 3 Press the camera icon on the Touch display. The Camera Settings menu appears. Press the Crop & Orientation menu. Camera settings menu Crop & Orientation settings menu Swipe right or press the menu button to get back to the main menu. Image Orientation in Post Sets the viewing orientation of captures when they appear in Phocus.
Settings I MAGE QUALIT Y SET TI N GS MAIN MENU > CAMERA SETTINGS > QUALITY 1 2 3 Camera settings menu Quality menu Select the camera icon on the touch display. The Camera Settings menu appears. Press the Quality settings menu. Swipe right or press the menu button to get back to the main menu. Image Format settings RAW. RAW + JPG. JPG. Note! JPG file size depends on subject and ISO value. Subjects with many details or a high ISO setting will give larger files.
Settings FOC US SET TI N GS MAIN MENU > CAMERA SETTINGS > FOCUS 1 2 3 Camera settings menu Focus menu Select the camera icon on the touch display. The Camera Settings menu appears. Press the Focus settings menu Swipe right or press the menu button to get back to the main menu. Autofocus AF Point Size settings Select the size of the area used for AF measurements.
Settings Live View when Far setting is selected A Far-icon (A) is shown when Scan Range Far is selected. If Near is selected, the Near-icon (B) is shown. A Live View when Near setting is selected B 907X Special Edition USER GUIDE CONTENTS www.hasselblad.
Settings MAIN MENU > CAMERA SETTINGS > FOCUS 1 2 3 Select the camera icon on the touch display. The Camera Settings menu appears. Press the Focus settings menu Camera settings menu Focus menu Subject not in focus MF Assist setting Subject in focus Focus Peaking Color setting Swipe right or press the menu button to get back to the main menu. Manual Focus MF Assist Settings Select the manual focus assist mode. Choose between: Focus Peaking See page 65.
Settings FLASH SET TI N GS MAIN MENU > CAMERA SETTINGS > FLASH Camera settings menu Flash settings menu 1 Select the camera icon on the touch display. 2 The Camera Settings menu appears. 3 Press the Flash settings menu Swipe right or press the menu button to get back to the main menu. Sync settings Controls if the flash shall be triggered in the beginning or at the end of the exposure.
Settings CAM E RA CON F I GURATION SET TI N GS MAIN MENU > CAMERA SETTINGS > CONFIGURATION 1 2 3 Camera settings menu Configuration menu Max aperture setting menu Image detail with Normal setting Select the camera icon on the Touch display. The Camera Settings menu appears. Press the Configuration settings menu Swipe right or press the menu button to get back to the main menu. Auto ISO Limits Maximum Settings Sets the maximum allowed ISO for the Auto ISO function.
Settings B/T Mode Show B/T Mode setting B and T mode is available in the list of shutter speeds if the box is checked. Camera settings menu Configuration menu Time Setting B&T available Time Setting B&T not available 907X Special Edition USER GUIDE CONTENTS www.hasselblad.
Settings 7.2 VIDEO SETTINGS ME NU Main menu Video settings message Video icon The video recording function will be enabled in a coming firmware. 907X Special Edition USER GUIDE CONTENTS www.hasselblad.
Settings 7.3 GE N ERAL SETTINGS ME NU Main Menu General settings menu Connectivity settings menu MAIN MENU > GENERAL SETTINGS 1 2 Press the General Settings icon on the touch display. The General settings menu appears. Swipe right or press the menu button to get back to the main menu. 907X Special Edition USER GUIDE CONTENTS www.hasselblad.
Settings CON N EC TIVIT Y SET TI N GS Connectivity settings menu MAIN MENU > GENERAL SETTINGS > CONNECTIVITY 1 Press the General Settings icon on the touch display. 2 The General Settings menu appears. 3 Press the Connectivity settings menu. Swipe right or press the menu button to get back to the main menu. USB Settings Tethering Mode Select Mac/PC or iOS. If the camera is connected via USB to an iOS device, select iOS. For connection to a computer select Mac/PC.
Settings D I SPLAY MAIN MENU > GENERAL SETTINGS > DISPLAY 1 2 3 General settings menu Display settings menu Press the General Settings icon on the touch display. The General Settings menu appears. Press the Display menu. Swipe right or press the menu button to get back to the main menu. 1 1 1 Brightness Controls the overall brightness of the rear display. Slide the white dot to the left to make the screen darker and to the right to make it brighter.
Settings LIVE VI EW MAIN MENU > GENERAL SETTINGS > LIVE VIEW 1 2 3 General settings menu Live View settings menu Note! When you use the camera with a flash, the Exposure Simulation will not display a correct result. For example, if you have set the Aperture and Shutter to be adapted to flashlight indoors, normally the Exposure Simulation displays an image that is too dark in the Live View mode. It is advised to turn off Exposure Simulation before you start to take photos with a flash.
Settings PREVI EW MAIN MENU > GENERAL SETTINGS > PREVIEW 1 2 3 General settings menu Preview settings menu Press the General Settings icon on the touch display. The General Settings menu appears. Press the Preview menu. Swipe right or press the menu button to get back to the main menu. 1 1 1 Show Preview Check this box to show a preview on the rear screen after each exposure.
Settings TOUC H MAIN MENU > GENERAL SETTINGS > TOUCH 1 2 3 general settings menu Touch settings menu Press the General Settings icon on the touch display. The General Settings menu appears. Press the Touch menu. Swipe right or press the menu button to get back to the main menu. 1 1 1 Touchpad for Display Move AF Point When checked, the AF point can be moved on the rear display by tapping on the new location. 907X Special Edition USER GUIDE CONTENTS www.hasselblad.
Settings STORAGE MAIN MENU > GENERAL SETTINGS > STORAGE 1 2 3 General settings menu Storage settings menu Information message Image Destination dialogue Control Screen, Backup missing Secondary Slot usage dialogue Press the General Settings icon on the touch display. The General Settings menu appears. Press the Storage menu. Swipe right or press the menu button to get back to the main menu. 1 Storage Menu Settings Format Card - Format SD 1. - Format SD 2.
Settings HOW TO FORMAT A M E MORY CARD 1 2 3 4 Select card to format, SD 1 or SD 2, on the Storage menu. A new Format Card dialogue appears. To confirm, select Format by pressing the rectangle button. Exit without formatting by pressing the cross button. General settings menu Storage settings menu Format SD1 dialogue 907X Special Edition USER GUIDE CONTENTS www.hasselblad.
Settings SOU N D MAIN MENU > GENERAL SETTINGS > SOUND 1 2 3 General settings menu Sound settings menu Press the General Settings icon on the touch display. The General Settings menu appears. Press the Sound menu. Swipe right or press the menu button to get back to the main menu. 1 1 Volume Choose between: Off, Low, Medium, High Volume settings menu AF Result When this box is checked, a sound will indicate a finished AF setting. If AF is successful or not, the camera will play different sounds.
Settings DATE & TI M E MAIN MENU > GENERAL SETTINGS > DATE & TIME 1 2 3 General settings menu Date & Time settings menu Month setting Day setting Hour setting Minute setting Press the General Settings icon on the touch display. The General Settings menu appears. Press the Date & Time menu. Swipe right or press the menu button to get back to the main menu. 1 1 Date and Time menu settings Date Set Date by changing year, month and day using the pop up menus.
Settings POWE R MAIN MENU > GENERAL SETTINGS > POWER 1 2 3 General settings menu Power settings menu Press the General Settings icon on the touch display. The General Settings menu appears. Press the Power menu. Swipe right or press the menu button to get back to the main menu. 1 1 Power settings Power Off Sets the time before the camera automatically turns off. Choose between: 5 min, 10 min, 30 min, Never. Indication of active USB power.
Settings SPI RIT LEVE L MAIN MENU > GENERAL SETTINGS > SPIRIT LEVEL General settings menu Spirit level when camera is aligned The camera is equipped with an accelerometer. The accelerometer is used to measure the tilt of the camera relative to the horizontal axis (A) and vertical axis (B). How to align camera with spirit level 1 Press the General Settings icon on the touch display. 2 The General settings menu appears. 3 Press the General Settings Spirit Level icon.
Settings CALI B RATE SPI RIT LEVE L MAIN MENU > GENERAL SETTINGS > SPIRIT LEVEL General settings menu Spirit level when camera is aligned The spirit level can be set to factory or user mode. In user mode, the spirit level can be calibrated by the user. This could be used to return to a specific camera position. In factory mode, the calibration from the factory is used. Factory mode. User mode. Spirit level when camera is tilted a little to the right and more down.
Settings LAN GUAGE MAIN MENU > GENERAL SETTINGS > LANGUAGE 1 2 3 General settings menu Language menu Press the General Settings icon on the touch display. The General Settings menu appears. Press the Language menu. A Swipe right or press the menu button to get back to the main menu. How to change language 1 Press the menu button. 2 Navigate to General settings. 3 Navigate to Language. 4 Select Language. 5 Tap the language (A) and select a new language from the list.
Settings SE RVIC E MAIN MENU > GENERAL SETTINGS > SERVICE 1 2 3 General settings menu Service menu Press the General Settings icon on the touch display. The General Settings menu appears. Press the General Settings Service icon. Swipe right or press the menu button to get back to the main menu. Service menu settings Firmware Update Locate firmware file on the SD Card. Log Data Press Save to Log Data for Service. Default Settings Reset all Settings.
Settings F I RMWARE UPDATE MAIN MENU > GENERAL SETTINGS > SERVICE > CHECK FOR UPDATE 1 2 3 4 5 General settings menu Service menu Check for update dialogue Update confirm dialogue Press the General Settings icon on the touch display. The General Settings menu appears. Press the Service menu. Press the Check for Update button. The camera will now check the inserted card/cards for update files. Swipe right or press the menu button to get back to the main menu.
Settings LE N S FI RMWARE UPDATE MAIN MENU > GENERAL SETTINGS > SERVICE > CHECK FOR UPDATE 1 2 3 4 5 General settings menu Service menu Press the General Settings icon on the touch display. The General Settings menu appears. Press the Service menu. Press the Check for Update button. The camera will now check the inserted card/cards for update files. Swipe right or press the menu button to get back to the main menu. Lens Firmware Update Procedure 1 Attach the lens to the camera.
Settings LOG DATA MAIN MENU > GENERAL SETTINGS > SERVICE > CHECK FOR UPDATE 1 2 3 4 5 General settings menu Service menu Press the General Settings icon on the Touch Display. The General Settings menu appears. Press the Service menu. Press the Check for Update button. The camera will now check the inserted card/cards for update files. Swipe right or press the menu button to get back to the main menu. Log Data settings Save to card Saves the content of the log data memory in the camera to the SD card.
Settings DE FAULT SET TI N GS MAIN MENU > GENERAL SETTINGS > SERVICE > DEFAULT SETTINGS 1 2 3 4 5 General settings menu Service menu Press the Settings icon on the touch display. The General settings menu appears. Press the Service menu. Press the Check for Update button. The camera will now check the inserted card/cards for update files. Swipe right or press the menu button to get back to the main menu. How to reset all settings to the default setting: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press the menu button.
Settings RE SET FI LE COU NTE R MAIN MENU > GENERAL SETTINGS > SERVICE > FILE COUNTER 1 2 3 4 General settings menu Service menu Press the General Settings icon on the touch display. The General Settings menu appears. Press the Service menu. Select Reset under File Counter. Swipe right or press the menu button to get back to the main menu. How to reset the file counter: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press the menu button. Tap the General Settings icon. Navigate to Service. Under File Counter, select Reset.
Settings ABOUT MAIN MENU > GENERAL SETTINGS > ABOUT 1 2 3 General Settings Menu About Menu Press the General Settings icon on the touch display. The General Settings menu appears. Press the About icon. Swipe right or press the menu button to get back to the main menu. About Menu Settings Camera Model Camera model name. Camera Firmware Shows which firmware version is installed so you can see if you have the latest firmware (can be downloaded at the Hasselblad website).
8 ACCESSORIES
Accessories XH LE N S ADAPTE R CP.QT.00000290.01 The XH Lens Adapter can be used to mount an HC or HCD Lens onto the 907X Camera. The XH Lens Adapter widens your lens choices to include all 12 H-system HC/HCD lenses, and accessories including a macro converter and 3 extension tubes. The HC/HCD lens range includes a 24 mm wide-angle lens, a 300 mm telephoto lens and a 100 mm f 2.2 lens, delivering small depth-of-field range and a beautiful, smooth Bokeh.
Accessories XPAN LE N S ADAPTE R CP.HB.00000036.01 The XPan Lens Adapter is used to attach lenses that was made for the XPan Camera. Available XPan lenses were 5,6/30mm, 4/45mm and 4/90mm. Note! XPan Lenses had no built-in shutter. Consequently, they can only be used when the electronic shutter of the camera is activated. See more on page 85. Note! You can use Focus Peaking or 100% zoom in to assist manual focusing. RE LEASE CORD X CP.HB.00000242.
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Appendix 9.1 CHANGE FROM A FORE IGN L ANGUAGE General Settings Menu Language Menu MAIN MENU > GENERAL SETTINGS > LANGUAGE 1 2 3 4 5 Press the General Settings icon on the touch display (B). The General Settings menu appears. Navigate to the menu item with a . Globe icon Tap the text to the right (A). Scroll down to select your Language. A Language Setting Swipe right or press Menu / EXIT button to get back to main menu. B 907X Special Edition USER GUIDE CONTENTS www.hasselblad.
Appendix 9.2 CLE AN THE SE NSOR FILTER 9.3 CLE AN THE LE NS GL ASS SURFACE Caution! Be careful when you attach/remove the components to/from the camera. This will help prevent damage to the data bus connections. RE MOVE DUST Caution! When you remove the lens, keep foreign objects away from the camera opening. The camera opening is very sensitive. This will help prevent damage to the equipment. Remove the Lens and clean the Sensor 1 Remove USB 3 cable if connected.
Appendix 9. 4 ERROR MESSAGES If any error message is displayed 1 2 Remove the components from the camera. Attach the components to the camera again. If the error message is still displayed 1 2 3 Remove the battery. Wait 10 seconds. Attach the battery again. The Camera processor is now reset. 9. 5 IN FORM ATION ABOUT THE 907X USER GUIDE The information in this user guide is intended for informational use only.
