User manual HASSELBLAD CF LENS ADAPTER DATASHEET

[. . . ] this includes the specialty lenses, such as the 30mm CFi or 500mm CF, which are not available today in the H-system. For the digital photographer, Hasselblad offers additional flexibility in the form of the i-adapter concept for the Ixpress camera back. With the Ixpress single-shot 96C, 132C or multi-shot 384C or 528C, photographers can make a single investment and use the camera back on both the V-system and H-system platforms through the use of interchangeable adapter plates. [. . . ] Removing the Adapter: after exposure, you can remove the adapter from the camera without re-cocking the lens, but you cannot remove a lens from the adapter without re-cocking the lens. remove a lens from the adapter by pressing the lens adapter catch on the adapter and rotating the lens in an anti-clockwise direction. remove the adapter from the camera body as you would a lens by pressing the lens release button on the camera and rotating the adapter in an anti-clockwise direction. Use of Converters and Extension Tubes: Converters and extension tubes are attached and removed in the conventional manner. they should be attached to the adapter first. When detaching, however, remove the lens first and then the converter/extension tube. If you remove the lens and converter/extension tube specification subject to change without notice. nectors. Whether the choice of lenses is manual as in C/ CF/CFi type lenses or semi-automatic with CFe lenses, a choice must still be made regarding a converter at least, and then saved. Failure to set the correct lens may cause errors in light metering. Creating and Using a `My Lenses' Setting: If you regularly use the same lenses, you might want to speed up lens choice when changing lenses by creating a personal `My lenses' list that matches your equipment. this method helps to avoid errors in lens choice and the list can be added to at any time. Focusing: although the auto-focus function is not available with V-system lenses, the H focus confirmation aid led's in the viewfinder display function as normal with exception of lenses or lens-converter combination slower than f/6. 7. this function remains customizable and the operation is identical as with all HC lenses. Light Metering: For all types of lenses, choice remains between metering methods in the camera ­ average, center weighted and spot ­ as well as exposure compensation. light metering is made at full aperture and the shutter & f/stop settings must be read from the grip or viewfinder lCd and manually transferred to the `C' type lens. the aperture on the CFe lenses may be pre-set and this setting will transfer to the H1 by way of the databus connections. [. . . ] there are two possible screens, My lenses and all lenses. the My lenses screen will provide access to a list you have already created consisting of the lenses you use, while all lenses will provide access to all lenses available. When a C/CF/CFi type lens is attached, all `C' type lenses are available on the list. [. . . ]