User's Guide Part 02
FLASH AND STROBE SETTINGS
The H6D can be used together with most ash units in manual
mode. However, to make use of a TTL automatic function, it
must ensured that the ash unit is compatible with the SCA
3002 system. Connection is either by the PC socket or by the
hot shoe (see warning below).
The viewnder houses an integral ll-ash with a guide number
of 12 and features OTF/TTL ash control. This ash is capable
of providing enough illumination for many ll ash functions
outdoors as well as simple indoor shots at shorter distances.
General information
When using the A or S setting together with ash, the exposure
requirements of the camera will dominate which might produce
slow shutter speeds indoors, for example, requiring the use of
a tripod. If P or Pv is selected instead, a shutter speed of 1/60
or faster is automatically chosen by the camera enabling the
camera to be hand held.
When using ash close up or when using larger aperture
settings, remember that the ash unit’s output has a specic
minimum duration which might still be too great for correct
exposure. Read the back’s output specications for further
information regarding any potential restrictions.
It is possible to use the ash metering capability with external
ash units of all kinds (TTL ashes must be set to Manual
mode).
Rear sync is a useful feature used either for effect or to produce
a more ‘natural’ look when combining long exposures involving
light trails and ash.
When using suitable dedicated backs (compatible with SCA3002
compatible ash unit regarding the two functions, exposure
compensation and shutter sync, is via the grip. The ash
measure function can be used for ash units that are not SCA
3002 compatible or for SCA 3002 compatible backs at manual
setting.
To change the balance between ash output and camera
exposure requirements to produce a variety of effects, use the
exposure compensation function. For various long exposure
effects use the sync function. To make ash exposure tests use
the ash measure function.
Notes and WARNINGS!
Only ash units specially adapted for use with the H6D should
be connected to the hot shoe on the camera.
Note!
Do not attempt to connect a ash unit dedicated for use with
another camera brand via the hot shoe. The ash unit and / or
camera could be damaged.
Note!
If using ash/strobe as the main light source and 1/800s
shutter speed, remember to turn off the True Exposure function.
As with all strobe/studio ash use, very particular attention
should be taken to ensure correct connections and general
handling practice. Potential dangers might increase when
cameras are also connected to electronic peripherals
(computers, lighting backs, etc.) and should diminish when IR
and similar wireless ash release devices are used.
Victor Hasselblad AB cannot accept any responsibility what so
ever for accidents that might occur or damage caused when
Hasselblad equipment is used in combination with third party
backs of any description.
This Chapter continues on next page.
H6D www.hasselblad.com
USER GUIDE
To Use
94