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Hasselblad H3DII-22
The Hasselblad H3DII-22 SLR Digital Camera
has been developed around a unique digital camera
engine producing increased lens performance and an
unsurpassed level of image sharpness. By focusing
solely on digital camera architecture, Hasselblad is
able to offer photographers the full benefits of
professional medium-format digital cameras as well
as the ease of use of the best 35mm DSLRs. The H3DII
design has also made possible the launch of a 28mm
lens, designed and optimized solely for digital
image capture.
The H3DII-22 delivers outstanding digital
performance, taking full advantage of the virtues of
medium format photography. The result is flexibility
for the professional photographer, including the
freedom to choose between eyelevel and waist-level
viewfinders, digitally APO corrected lenses, and
on-the-fly classification of images. Furthermore,
the H3DII-22 offers the photographer the freedom to
work with film to allow shooting under extreme
conditions, and Hasselblad's Natural Color Solution
delivers out-of-the-box image quality only
achievable in a true digital camera system.
The H3DII is the 4th generation of the Hasselblad
H-system, and provides improved controls and
functionality, better sensor cooling, a more
intuitive user interface, and a bright, 3" display.
When combined with the latest Hasselblad image
processing software - Phocus by Hasselblad - H3DII
will set a new standard for digital photographic
quality. Featuring a range of new techniques and
features, Phocus will provide the power and finesse
needed to serve and support the latest Hasselblad
camera developments and to enable groundbreaking
levels of image quality - all in a modern and
easy-to-use environment. Every aspect of Phocus has
been developed and designed to reflect the way that
photographers work and to help ensure that you can
spend as much time as possible taking images - not
processing them.
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Key Features
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Large Format 36.7 x 49.0mm Digital
Capture
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Today's digital
photography demands higher resolution, less
noise, and improved compositional choice,
The H3DII-22 image sensor provides 22
Megapixels and is more than twice the
physical size of today's 35mm sensors.
Consequently the sensor holds more and
larger pixels, which ensures the highest
possible image quality and moiré free color
rendering without gradation break-ups - in
even the most subtly lit surfaces.
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Ultra-Focus and Digital APO Correction
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Information
about the lens and exact capture conditions
is fed to the camera processor for
ultra-fine-tuning of the auto-focus
mechanism, taking into account the design
specifications of the lens and the optical
specifications of the sensor. In this way
the full HC lens program is enhanced to
perform at a new level of sharpness and
resolution. Digital correction for color
aberration and distortion is also added.
Digital APO Correction (DA C), is an
APO-chromatic correction of the images based
on a combination of the various parameters
concerning each specific lens for each
specific shot, ensuring that each image
represents the best that your equipment can
produce.
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Three Modes of Digital Operation and
Storage
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Optimum
portability and image storage are critical
for the professional photographer. The
Hasselblad H3DII offers a choice of storage
devices: portable CF card storage, the
flexible Firewire driven Hasselblad
Imagebank or tethered operation with
extended, special capture controls, and
image capture directly to a computer hard
drive. With these three operating and
storage options, you are able to select a
mode to suit the nature of the work in hand,
whether in the studio or on location.
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FlexColor Workflow for the Professional
Photographer
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FlexColor
offers an image processing workflow with the
highest degree of control for the studio
photographer. In tethered operation, tools
like overlay masking help bring productivity
to advanced set composition. The latest
FlexColor version allows the photographer to
manipulate color temperature and compare
image details across multiple images for
precise image selection. FlexColor processes
the raw 3FR files generated by the
Hasselblad H3DII. FlexColor runs natively on
both Macintosh and Windows computers and is
licensed to allow you to provide free copies
for all your co-workers and production
partners.
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Unique Hasselblad Natural Color Solution
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Normally
troublesome subjects such as various skin
tones, metals, fabrics, flowers, etc. are
easily captured by using the powerful color
profile - the Hasselblad Natural Color
Solution (HNCS). It works invisibly in the
background in conjunction with the FlexColor
imaging software, producing outstanding and
reliable out-of-the-box results. In order to
support our new unique color system, we have
developed a custom Hasselblad raw file
format called 3F RAW (3FR). The file format
includes lossless image compression, which
reduces the required storage space by 33%.
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DNG workflow
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3FR files can
be converted into Adobe's raw image format
DNG (Digital NeGative). In order to optimize
the colors of the DNG file format,
conversion from the 3FR must take place
through FlexColor. The DNG file format
enables RAW image files to be opened
directly in Adobe Photoshop. Hasselblad
image files carry a full set of metadata,
including capture conditions, keywords and
copyright, facilitating workflow with image
asset management solutions.
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Instant Approval Architecture (IAA)
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Building on the
success of its Audio Exposure Feedback
technology, Hasselblad has created Instant
Approval Architecture (IAA), an enhanced set
of feedback tools, designed to liberate the
photographer from the selection process and
to concentrate on the shoot. Audible and
visible signals as well as recorded
information in the file and in the file name
all promote a quick and easy classification
in the field or in the lab. Sorting becomes
automatic, accessible and very fast,
facilitating reviewing the best images for
immediate client presentation.
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GPS Recording Flexibility
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Hasselblad's
Global Image Locator (GIL) is an accessory
to any H-based Hasselblad digital capture
product. Using the GIL device all images
captured outside are tagged with GPS
coordinates, time and altitute. This data is
key to a number of future applications
involving image archiving and retrieval. One
example is the direct mapping of images
within the coming Phocus software to Google
Earth.
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Modular Design for Flexibility and a
Choice of Bright Viewfinders
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One of the
important traditional advantages of medium
format is the extra large and bright
viewfinder image. The H3DII-22 comes with
the HVD90X viewfinder designed for full
performance over the large 36.7 x 49.0mm
sensor. It is interchangeable with the HV90X
viewfinder and the HVM waist-level
viewfinder. For increased usefulness, the
digital capture unit of the H3DII-22 can
also be detached and used on a view camera
by way of an adapter. In this case the unit
is controlled by the flash sync signal from
the view camera shutter. A clean and
dust-free sensor is essential and the
modular design of the camera allows for easy
access for cleaning, saving you hours of
retouching work later.
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Free Upgrade to Phocus by Hasselblad
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Over the years,
the image processing engine in Hasselblad's
FlexColor software has evolved into a
powerful raw converter. The upcoming release
of Phocus by Hasselblad adds an entirely new
processing engine - featuring a range of new
techniques and features and the power to
support the latest Hasselblad camera
developments and to enable groundbreaking
new levels of image quality. Every aspect of
Phocus has been developed and designed to
reflect the way that photographers work and
to help ensure that you can spend as much
time as possible taking images - not
processing them. Some of the features of
Phocus include:
- Moiré Removal
Even very high resolution images can
exhibit moiré under certain
circumstances. With Phocus, moiré is
effectively removed without the need to
make special mask selections or other
manual procedures, and is performed
directly on the raw data.
- Expanded Metadata
The metadata included in Phocus images
follows the IPTC Core standard with XMP
Plus, with added GPS data functions,
Phocus links GPS data directly to Google
Earth, making geographic reference a
snap and image storage and retrieval
much easier.
- Hasselblad DSLR Camera Preparation
Any photographer knows that the more
prepared you are for a shoot, the more
likely things are to go according to
plan once in the field or on the shoot.
Phocus is designed to make pre-planning
easier than ever before, allowing you to
pre-set camera parameters and folders
and the like.
- Enhanced Tethered Operation Control
Phocus provides special extended
controls of your Hasselblad camera, such
as the ability to control the lens drive
for focusing when the camera is in a
remote position or when the digital
capture unit is mounted on a view
camera.
- Improved GUI
The GUI includes straightforward options
for customizing your set-up to suit a
number of different workflow situations,
such as choice of import source,
browsing/comparing functions, file
management, image export in a range of
file formats, pre-set of options for
coming shoots, and much more.
- Improved Views
The Phocus view section allows layout
and composition to be tailored to suit
the current workflow, providing a wide
range of options including full view,
compare, browse, horizontal or vertical
view, and so on. Plus multiple folders
can be open at the same time for
simultaneous viewing, comparison and
selection.
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Camera Type
Medium Format Interchangeable
Lens Camera with Reflex Viewfinder and Integrated
Digital Back
Image Quality
Image Sensor
36.7 x 49.0 mm, 22 Megapixel CCD
Effective Resolution
22 million pixels
Color Depth
48-Bit RGB
Color Modes
Full Color
Image File Formats
RAW 3FR
TIFF (8-bit)
Recorded Resolution
4080 x 5440 pixels
Video Recording
No
Audio Recording
No
Optics
Lens Mount
Hasselblad HC lenses with
integral leaf shutter
Focal Length Multiplier
1.1x
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Focus Control
Focus Type
AF metering with passive central
cross-type sensor (EV 1 to 19 at ISO100)
Focus Modes
Autofocus, Ultra focus digital
feedback, Instant manual focus override.
Exposure Control
Sensitivity
Selectable ISO (50, 100, 200,
400)
Shutter Type
Electronically controlled lens
integrated shutter
Shutter Speed
32 - 1/800 second
Mirror Lock-Up
Yes
Exposure Metering
Spot, Center Weighted, Center
Spot (EV1 - EV21 Metering range)
Exposure Modes
Manual [M], Aperture priority
[A], Shutter priority [S], Program [P], Program
variable [Pv], AE Lock [AE-L]
White Balance Modes
Manual, Flash, Daylight, Tungsten
Scene Modes
No
Flash
Built-in Flash
Integral fill-flash (G.No. 12 @
ISO100) with HVD 90x reflex viewfinder
Effective Flash Range
Not Specified by Manufacturer
External Flash Connection
Hot shoe for Metz SCA3002-system
flashes with HVD 90x reflex viewfinder
External Flash Control
Automatic TTL center weighted
system (Metz SCA3002-system)
±3EV Flash Compensation for manual flashes and a
built-in metering system is available
Maximum Flash Synchronization Speed
Flash can be used at all shutter
speeds
Performance
Start-Up Time
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Shutter Lag
0.04 seconds (AF on)
Time Between Shots
1.4 seconds
Burst Capability
No
Self Timer
Programmable (2 - 60 seconds)
Interval Recording
Yes (2-32 frames with interval
duration of 1 second - 24 hours)
Date & Time Stamp
No
Memory & Power
Built-in Memory
No
Compatible Memory Cards
CompactFlash Card (type I & II)
(High Speed Card with write speed >20 MB/sec
required)
Image Bank 100GB Portable Hard Drive Unit
Record directly to PC Hard Drive when tethered
File Size
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22 Megapixels
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30MB |
66MB |
Battery Type
Rechargeable Li-ion battery
(7.2v, 1850mAh)
3x CR-123 Lithium batteries with optional cassette
Power Adapter
No
Can be powered via Firewire 800 (IEEE1394b)
interface
Input/Output
Computer Interface
FireWire 800 (IEEE1394b)
Direct Print Capable
No
Remote Control
Remote Release Cord H (optional)
PC Control when tethered via FireWire 800
(IEEE1394b) interface
Video Output
No
System & Software Requirements
Mac OS X (10.1 or later)
Windows NT, 2000, XP, XP64, Vista, Vista 64
Display
Viewfinder
HVD 90x reflex viewfinder with
diopter adjustment (-5 to +3.5D).
Viewfinder Info
Exposure method, Aperture,
Shutter speed, Exposure compensation, Metering
method, Flash LED, Warning triangle LED, Focus aid
LED, Film magazine status
Depth-of-Field Preview
Yes
LCD Display
3.0" TFT Color LCD display
(230,400 pixels)
Information Display
Grip LCD: Flash condition
indication, Focus setting, Drive condition, Aperture
setting, Exposure Value display, Exposure mode
indication, Shutter speed setting, Film speed
rating, Metering method indication White balance,
Low battery symbol
Language Options
English (other languages
available via firmware download)
Playback Options
Single Image (with Histogram
and/or shooting metadata), Playback Zoom
Physical
Dimensions (HxWxD)
5.2" x 6.1" x 8.4" (131 x 153 x
213 mm)
Complete camera with 80 mm lens
Weight
80.8 oz. (2290 g)
Complete camera with 80mm lens, Li-Ion battery
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