User Guide

This manual is a provisional version only.

Congratulations!

Welcome to the Hasselblad H System.

The H2D adds the ability to utilize the latest advancements in digital backs, increased mo-

bility, integrated power, and improved image quality. The H2D is the most advanced digital

medium-format photography platform on the market today, and a worthy addition to the

famed Hasselblad line.

The specifications and capabilities of the H system exceed the demands of most photo-

graphers. This allows the system to expand and develop. It’s one of the reasons that so many

professional photographers around the world are discovering, or re-discovering, the creative

and professional possibilities provided by the Hasselblad system.

The H system is the result of the most intensive technical development programme ever un-

dertaken by Hasselblad, the most prestigious medium-format camera manufacturer in the

world. It reﬂects an unprecedented wealth of knowledge and experience tightly interwoven

with the latest technological developments that combined to produce an unrivalled world-

class creative tool for the discerning photographer.

Hasselblad had its beginnings during the last ﬁfty years of the last millennium. Within twenty

years it was present as mankind took the ﬁrst small step on the moon. Now, Hasselblad makes

its own giant leap forwards into the future. A new foundation on which to build, ensuring the

utmost in image-quality, handling and versatility resulting from the most reliable and eﬃ-

cient solutions to meet photographers’ expectations.

The H system presents a list of features coloured by superlatives. What was once considered

optional is now integral. The potential of this outstanding professional equipment straight

out of the box is tremendous.

But there is no trade-off in quality for the sake of the latest technology. The three pillars of

the Hasselblad reputation remain: Reliability, Versatility, Interchangeability. Stainless steel

and aluminium for no-nonsense professional use and durability. Silicon chip control for basic

practical support as well as sophisticated facilities to meet all demands. A system to trust and

build on, that will develop and grow in pace with tomorrow’s discoveries.

The list of features is long, varied and comprehensive. For example: automatic focus with

instant manual override, dot-matrix LCDs, rapid button and control wheel user interface,

integral grip, integral ﬁll-ﬂash, very bright OLED on sensor unit, multi-mode exposure meter-