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H4d-31 CFV-50
H4D Line Grows New digital back
with the H4D-31 for V-System
Enthusiasm for the H4D line of cam- With the introduction of the CFV-50,
eras has exceeded expectations so
Hasselblad Labs V-system photographers now have
Hasselblad is proud to announce a 200 Megapixel a third option for moving from
new member of the H4D family – the Capture Device film to a powerful digital capture
H4D-31. The H4D-31 is an excellent device. This 50 megapixel device
digital alternative for high-end DSLR Hasselblad Labs has been working on builds on the successful releases of
photographers who want to supple- an ultra-high resolution capture de- the CFV-16 and the CFV-39.
ment their imaging toolbox with a vice based on its advanced multi-shot Custom built to match the design
medium format camera. The H4D-31 technology and recently released and functionality of the V cameras,
is also offered as an option for V- test results from a new 200 mega- the CFV-50 is compatible with vir
system users who want to transition pixel capture device. At its core is a tually all existing models including
to digital using their current lenses 50 megapixel sensor, which is moun- the 202FA/203FE/205FCC. Cable-free
via the bundled CF-lens adapter. ted onto the Hasselblad patented operation and optimized integration
Like the H4D-40, the new H4D-31 symmetrical multi-shot frame. The between back, body and lens ensures
delivers superior image quality, frame uses piezo-electrical actuators an almost seamless conversion from
Hasselblad Natural Color Solution to accurately position the sensor to film to digital.
(HNCS) and Hasselblad’s ground- capture 6 sequential shots that, when The CFV-50 offers a balanced com-
breaking True Focus technology. combined, creates a true 200 mega- bination of ease of use and advanced
Currently shipping, the H4D-31 is pixel file. Combined with new color features including Hasselblad’s DAC
available in two configurations. The algorithms and filtering techniques, lens correction technology for most
first bundle, designed for high end color information from the Bayer- V-system Carl Zeiss lenses. Just as it
35mm DSLR photographers comes patterned pixels is processed in such does for H-system lenses, DAC com-
with an 80mm lens. The other kit a way that it supersedes the informa- pletely corrects for anomalies such
comes with a CF-lens adapter, which tion that would be captured from a as distortion, lateral chromatic ab-
allows V-system customers to use single-shot using a theoretical 200 erration and vignetting. Thanks to
their V-lenses. Both options are megapixel single-shot sensor. Multi- Hasselblad Natural Color Solution,
priced at 9,995 Euro (plus tax). In ad- shot cameras, such as the H4D-50MS, which uses one generic profile, the
dition to the new H4D-31, Hasselblad provide the ultra-high resolution, CFV-50 delivers accurate colors right
plans to issue a free firmware update color accuracy and uncompromising out of the box, adding to the digital
for H4D system cameras by the end quality required by photographers back’s ease of use.
The latest member of the H4D of this year in response to customer who photograph in studios and Flexibility is also key to the CFV-
family: The H4D-31 is equipped with requests. The firmware will provide museums capturing costly products 50’s appeal, with its square and
the same advanced technology as an electronic spirit level, a rear panel such as cars and jewelry. With the horizontal format options. You can
the H4D-40 and offers photographers LCD preview in tethered mode and addition of an extended multi-shot shoot to a CompactFlash card or hook
True Focus, among other features GIL support for the H4D-60. ■ mode, these professionals will be the camera up to your computer for
able to capture larger, higher quality tethered capture – you can alternate
files than are currently available. between the two to suit your needs
Upon successful completion of according to the nature of the work
testing, Hasselblad plans to release at hand. The CFV-50 is available now
the new ultra-resolution capture mo- for 11,980 Euro (plus tax). ■
de for H4D-50MS cameras by early
2011. Factory upgrades to all current
H4D-50MS will be available at a fee
to be determined. ■
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software
better, simpler,
Phocus 2.6
New lenses Limited Edition
HC Macro 4/120-II Hasselblad
and HC 3,5/50-II meets Ferrari
Even something good can be made If you were at photokina, perhaps you
better: At photokina 2010, Hasselblad were one of the first to see the unique
introduced the HC 3,5/50-II and the new H4D Ferrari Limited Edition ca-
HC Macro 4/120-II – new versions of mera, a collaboration that celebrates
two favorite H-system lenses, with the iconic Hasselblad and Ferrari
considerable improvements to optic brands. For more than 6 decades, Fer-
design. With higher performance, lead- rari and Hasselblad have been leaders
ing to more practical applications, both in technological innovation, passion
lenses will continue to meet the future for excellence and extraordinary sen-
demands of digital photography. At photokina, Hasseblad introduced se of style. It is these qualities that
In size, weight and appearance, Phocus 2.6, the latest version of the make the pairing of the companies
the HC 3,5/50-II is identical to its pre- workflow software, as well as “Phocus a perfect fit. Finished in Ferrari’s stri-
decessor, yet its cross-section shows Quick”, a simple and fast software king “rosso fuoco” red and bearing
that it has been completely recon- for direct importing, and “Phocus the legendary Ferrari Racing Shield,
structed, with 11 lenses in 7 groups. Mobile”, a high-performance exten- this addition to the H4D line will
The aim was to increase the perfor- sion for iPhone and iPad owners. appeal to Ferrari and Hasselblad
mance of this all-round, wide-angle Phocus 2.6 comes with a Healing fans who appreciate the innova-
lens. The result is a higher resolution tool for removing dust, which can Phocus 2.6. also allows Mac users tion, quality and high end design
that captures the finest details of a save photographers the need to pro- to work with 3rd party files, and that both companies are known for.
motif, with a more uniform perfor- cess pictures with a special program. provides a high-performance exten- The H4D Ferrari is bundled with an
mance across the whole image area, In addition, for more efficient sorting, sion for the iPhone and iPad. Phocus 80mm lens and the set is presented
that ensures an even more depend- images can now be rated with stars. Quick offers fast, direct importing in an exclusively designed and en-
able and better result than its already The Lens Correction tools for H and gineered box that is as distinctive as
powerful predecessor. The HC 50-II V cameras have been combined into the camera itself. The case features a
also shows improvements in the one tool to balance out the handling running, allowing iPhone and iPad glass top labeled with the distinctive
important close-up range, where per- for the photographer. What’s more, users to browse through and evalu- Ferrari Racing Shield.
formance results are even greater than image settings can now be saved ate pictures with their clients. The Only 499 units of this exclusive
and loaded, so that proven processes photographer can also use and trig- camera will be produced worldwide.
can be applied more easily to other ger off the computer-linked camera Look for the H4D Ferrari Limited Edi-
pictures. Just like the previous ver- wireless from a distance, meaning tion at Ferrari shops and Hasselblad
sion, Phocus 2.6 not only opens greater freedom and mobility within distributors this October. ■
RAW data from Hasselblad digital the studio. ■
cameras and backs, but also supports
formats such as Tiff, DNG, CR2,
NEF and many more from over 150
cameras from other manufacturers.
Consequently, the uniquely efficient
Phocus software can also be used
with a second camera. Phocus 2.6
is now also available for Windows
users, though the first update al-
lowing it to process data from other
cameras will only come towards the
The completely overhauled before. For the new version of the end of the year.
HC 50-II lens (left) achieves an HC Macro 4/120-II, the close-up Phocus Quick is a quick and ef-
even higher resolution than its range is, of course, even more funda- ficient way to move data from the
already powerful predecessor mental, as it works in a reproduction camera to the picture processing
scale of up to 1 to 1. Compared to program of choice. The free soft-
Compared to its predecessor,
its popular predecessor – also as a ware reads and interprets data from
the HC Macro 4/120-II (right)
portrait lens –, the performance of all Hasselblad digital cameras and 499 units of the Hasselblad H4D
provides higher resolution
the new lens has been significantly transfers it directly to the preferred Ferrari Limited Edition are being
and improved performance in
enhanced. And it is precisely with program. RAW data can be stored produced. In addition to Ferrari’s
the close-up area
portraiture that the improved color and, for preview purposes, low- unique “rosso fuoco”, it also bears
correction feature ensures that out- er resolution pictures generated. the legendary Racing Shield
of-focus-areas of the image are Thanks to Digital Auto Correction
noticeably cleaner and more harmo- (DAC) and the great color interpre-
nious. With the HC Macro 120-II, tation, the perfect Hasselblad digital
the developers once more did an out- camera quality is maintained. Using
standing job at considerably increa WLAN, Phocus Mobile can connect
sing the lens’s overall resolution. ■ to a Mac or a PC where Phocus is
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Alexander Babic
Endless space, unusual cars and suntanned faces – equipped with an
H3D-31, German photographer Alexander Babic went to Speedweek at the
Bonneville salt flats in Utah, producing atmospheric images merging
staged and documentary photography. Thanks to the central lens shutter,
the glittering background posed no problem.
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Portfolio Alexander Babic
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Men with adrenaline in their blood:
Babic took portraits of the racing
drivers Don Biglow (left page), Fred
Vance (this page top), Shane San
Miguel (this page middle) and Dan-
ny Thompson (this page below)
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Alexander Babic was particularly
happy to photograph legendary
Speekweek driver Skip Hedrich
(this page middle). Hedrich put
on a red neck scarf especially for
this spontaneous photo shoot
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Fully concentrated before the
race: For this close-up of Ken
Zimmerman, German portrait pho-
tographer Alexander Babic used
an H3D-31 to capture razor sharp
images of the driver’s intense
concentration and anticipation
before the start of the race
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During Speedweek, Jim Jensen
gives the drivers the start signal
at the longest of the three race
tracks at the Bonneville salt flats.
Portrait photographer Babic
takes advantage of a break to im-
mortalize Jensen in full regalia
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According to the Guiness Book of
Records, Texan Leslie Porterfield
is the fastest woman in the
world on a motorcycle, and she is
the first woman on a conventional
motorcycle in the Bonneville
200mph Club. She posed for Alex-
ander Babic just before the start
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Portfolio Alexander Babic
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Babic built a simple set close to the
starting line, where he photographed
drivers Ron Brown (left page), George
Poteet (this page top), Bob Biehler
(this page bottom) and start lineman
Buddy James (this page middle)
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Portfolio Alexander Babic
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Hasselblad
Owners’ Club
9/2010
Ben Hattenbach
Members of the Hasselblad Owners’ Club have chosen a picture by
Ben Hattenbach as Photo of the Month. Introducing the US-American
landscape photographer and his aesthetic world.
www.benhattenbach.com
www.hasselblad.com/hoc
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Hasselblad
Owners’ Club
9/2010
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Hasselblad Master portfolio
up and coming
august Bradley
www.augustbradley.com
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>> Discover a portfolio that was produced
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