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Hasselblad 503CWD Digital Camera Kit with 80mm Lens

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Hasselblad 503CWD SLR Digital Camera Kit with 80mm Lens

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The Hasselblad 503CWD Digital Camera Kit is custom built around the 503CW camera with its range of high performance, central shutter based lenses, thus turning this camera system into a new digital workhorse. Digital capture is based upon the unique Hasselblad RGB color space, extended with tools for powerful digital workflow control with the Hasselblad Instant Approval Architecture. The digital part of the Hasselblad 503CWD can be fitted onto all Hasselblad V System cameras as well as view cameras using the Hasselblad film magazine interface plate and flash sync connection to trigger the digital capture. The Hasselblad 503CWD thereby brings an ultra high level of integration and flexibility to the professional photographer who needs the best for both mobile and studio shooting.

• Seamless Digital Capture with the Virtues of the Classic 503CW Camera: The 503CW has been custom built around the classic 503 camera with its range of high performance, central shutter based lenses. The addition of a high-end 16 megapixel back with a sensor, which is 50% larger sensor than the full frame 35mm DSLRs, that is aesthetically integrated with the rest of the camera turns this classic camera into a digital workhorse, while classic retro features round off the package.

• Unique Hasselblad RGB Color: Color management solutions have in the past imposed limitations on professional digital photographers, because of the forced choice of a specific color profile to suit the job: capturing various skin tones, metals, fabrics, flowers etc. To combat this, Hasselblad has developed a new, powerful color profile to be used with its FlexColor imaging software. Working with the new Hasselblad RGB color profile enables you to produce outstanding, reliable out-of-the-box colors, with skin tones, special product gradations, and other difficult colors reproduced effectively.

• 3F RAW (3FR) File Format: The 3F RAW file format is designed to ensure that images captured on Hasselblad digital products are quickly, effectively and safely stored on the available media (CF card, Imagebank, etc). The file format includes lossless image compression saving 33% of storage space. The 3FR file defines the colors in the Hasselblad RGB color space with its out-of-the-box quality, and used in FlexColor it removes both the need for experimenting with different color profiles to get optimal colors and the need for selective color corrections.
The 3FR files can be converted directly into Adobe's raw image format DNG (Digital NeGative), bringing this technology standard to the professional photographer for the first time. The DNG file format enables raw, compressed image files to be opened directly in Adobe Photoshop. This allows photographers to operate quickly and efficiently, reducing the "downtime" taken to process image data and enabling final images to reach the client more quickly. Furthermore, Hasselblad image files carry a full set of metadata, including capture conditions, keywords and copyright, facilitating work with image asset management solutions.

• Instant Approval Architecture: Limitless digital image capture loses some of its potential if the photographer cannot quickly review and select the best images to present to the client. In response, Hasselblad has created Instant Approval Architecture (IAA), an enhanced set of feedback tools, designed to liberate the photographer to focus on the shoot rather than the selection process. IAA triggers audible and visible signals for each image captured, telling the photographer immediately whether the image has a red, amber or green light status. The information is recorded both in the file and in the file name, providing a quick and easy way to classify and select images, in the field or in the lab. A large, enhanced OLED display in the new Hasselblad products provides a realistic, high quality and perfect contrast image view, even in bright sunlight, to allow instant on-site image approval.

• Three Modes of Operation and Storage: Optimum portability and image storage are critical for the professional photographer. The Hasselblad 503CWD offers a choice of the portable CF card storage, tethered operation with extended, special capture controls or optionally the flexible Imagebank. With these three operating and storage options, the photographer is able to select a mode to suit the nature of the work at hand, whether in the studio or on location.

• FlexColor Workflow for the Specialist Commercial Photographer: FlexColor offers an image processing workflow with the highest degree of control for the studio photographer. In tethered operation tools like live video and overlay masking help bring productivity to advanced set composition. The newest FlexColor version allows the photographer to manipulate color temperature and compare image details across multiple images for precise image selection. FlexColor works on the basis of the raw 3FR files generated by the Hasselblad 503CWD. 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.

• Modular Design: A clean and dust-free sensor is essential and the modular design of the camera allows for easy access to and cleaning of the sensor, saving you hours of retouching work later.

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Optics
Focus Control
Exposure Control

Flash
Performance
Memory & Power
Input/Output

Display
Physical

Camera Type: Interchangeable Lens Digital SLR based on the Hasselblad 503 CW medium format camera body

Image Quality

Image Sensor: 36.7 x 36.7mm 16.8 Megapixel CCD with IR filter

Effective Resolution: 16.6 million pixels

Color Depth: 48-Bit RGB

Color Modes: Full Color

Image File Formats: Hasselblad 3F RAW (lossless compression file)
files can be converted to JPEG or TIFF with included software

Recorded Resolution: 16 Mpixels (4080 x 4080 pixels)

Video Recording: No

Audio Recording: No (audio feedback available)

Optics

Lens Mount: CFE, CFi, and FE Lenses

Focal Length Multiplier: 1.5x (as compared to medium format)

Optical Image Stabilization: No

Focus Control

Focus Type: Helicoid (manual rotating mount)

Focus Modes: Manual

Exposure Control

Sensitivity: Selectable ISO (50, 100, 200, 400)

Shutter Type: Lens Shutter

Shutter Speed: 32 - 1/500 seconds

Mirror Lock-Up: Yes

Exposure Metering: No (Possible with optional metered viewfinders)

Exposure Modes: Manual

White Balance Modes: Auto, Manual

Scene Modes: No

Flash

Built-in Flash: No

Effective Flash Range: Not Applicable

External Flash Connection: PC Socket

External Flash Control: Simple Syncro

Maximum Flash Synchronization Speed: 1/500 second

Performance

Start-Up Time: Not Specified

Shutter Lag: Not Specified

Time Between Shots: 2 seconds

Burst Capability: No

Self Timer: Possible when tethered to PC

Interval Recording: Possible when tethered to PC

Date & Time Stamp: No (recorded onto image metadata)

Memory & Power

Built-in Memory: No

Compatible Memory Cards: CompactFlash Card (Type I & II)
Optional Imagebank external hard drive

File Size: 22MB recorded in 3FR (3F Raw) format on CF Card

Battery Type: Sony InfoLithium L NP-F series

Power Adapter: No

Input/Output

Computer Interface: FireWire 800 (IEEE1394b)

Direct Print Capable: No

Remote Control: No

Video Output: No

System & Software Requirements: Windows NT, 2000, XP; Macintosh OS X (10.1 or later)

Display

Viewfinder: SLR type interchangeable waist level focusing screen (standard Acute-Matte "D" type 42215 Microprism/Split-Image)

Viewfinder Info: Not Specified

Depth-of-Field Preview: Yes

LCD Display: 2.2" OLED with Histogram

Information Display: Shooting info presented on Color OLED display

Language Options: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian

Playback Options: Full Image, Index (4/9-up), Histogram, Image Zoom, Image erase

Physical

Dimensions (HxWxD): 4.4 x 4.5 x 7.6" (110 x 113 x 193mm) with f2.8 80mm lens

Weight: 57.2 oz. (1620g) Including f2.8 80mm lens, excluding battery

What's in the Box

Hasselblad 503CWD Digital Camera Kit with 80mm Lens

1GB CompactFlash Card

80mm f/2.8 CFE Lens
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80mm f/2.8 CFE Lens

B&H# HA8028CFE | Mfr# 3020036
The Hasselblad 80mm f/2.8 CFE Lens is the standard lens for the 500 and 200 series camera models. The Planar Design ensures great color correction, flat image plane and low distortion. The wide aperture facilitates photography in poor light. A lens suited for almost any task in general photography.

• All-purpose standard lens for 500 and 200 Series

Hasselblad Lens Designations

• CF lenses constitute Hasselblad's main lens series with focal lengths from 30mm to 500mm and are intended primarily for the 500 series cameras; They have built-in leaf shutters with speeds up to 1/500th second and flash sync on all speeds

• The CFi is the "improved" CF series with increased contrast, upgraded shutter components, a locking PC-socket for flash sync cords, a redesigned and smoother focusing mechanism, a reinforced rear bayonet plate, a non-metallic front bayonet which withstands wear substantially better than the previous design and a new exterior design

• CFE lenses have all the features of CFi lenses and also include the databus contacts for complete compatibility to the 200 series cameras

Equivalent 35mm Focal Length

45mm

Angle of View @ Infinity

52°

Filter Size

Bay 60

Elements/Groups

7

Shutter

Mechanical leaf shutter, 1 second to 1/500th, B and "F" for use with the Focal plane shutter on 200 series cameras. Shutter speeds in full stops only.

f/Stop Range

f/2.8 - 22

Flash Synchronization

PC socket for electronic flash connection on lens barrel. Flash sync at all speeds.

Minimum Focus Distance

0.9m (3ft)

Dimensions

80 x 65 mm (3.25 x 2.55") (WH)

Weight

510g (18oz)

Front and Rear Caps

Soft Pouch

One-Year Warranty

Front Lens Cap

Lens Pouch

FireWire Cable

Software CD-ROM (FlexColor)

User Guide

Limited Edition Victor Hasselblad Biography Booklet

1-Year U.S.A. Limited Warranty

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