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Hasselblad 555ELD- the studio'workhorse'

Thankyou for choosing Hasselblad. Awise move,if we moy soy so,considering the more than fifty yeors of continuous research anddevelopment thot have produced the finest ond most wide rang-ing medium-formot camero system in the world. As o Hosselbladowner,you have in your possession a camero of exceptionol quali-ty,the product of on internationally renowned tradition of excel-lence in the world of photography.The quality and reliobility ofHasselblad equipment wos clearly endorsed when it was chosenby NASAforthe lunar missions.The 555ELD is o further development of the 553 ELX.lmprovementshave been made to increase performonce, handling and versotility.There is an lR remote control facility to improve freedom in the stu-dio and film sensitivity has been upgraded to encomposs the newfilm emulsions.The mirror mechanism has been improvementforeven longer life and reliability and stray-light has been reducedeven further to meet the increosed requirement of digitol photo-graphy. Of course, in keeping with the lotest demands, there is ocontrol connector on the camero body reody to conform with digi-tol bocls to provide outomotic information transfer.

For the modern studio photogropher, the 555 ELD is in a closs of itsown.The 555 ELD will reliobly continue to produce the results thatprofessionals demand, conventionolly or digitally, time after time.Simply put, a solid and completely dependoble professional toolthat repeotedly produces results to place the photographer in theforemostposition in a competitive morket.

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A range of accessories offords limitless flexibility and the potentialfor successful photogrophy in ony application.The reolisation ofthis potential is of course dependant upon the skill, care and judge-ment of the photographer.

The Hosselblad 555ELD is a motorized single lens reflex comerefeaturing lens, magozine, viewfinder, ond focusing screen inter-chonge obility.lt is capable of TTU}TF (Through The Lens/OffTheFilm) flosh metering,providing directfullcontrolof the D-Flosh 40or non-dedicated flosh units that conform to European SystemsSCA 300 with a Hasselblad flash adopter SCA 390. AII ACB/CF/CF|and CFE lenses can be used with the 555ELD providing o very widerange of lenses to meet oll needs.This instruction manuol describes in detoil how to operote your555ELD, so pleose read it carefully.lf you hove a query do not hesi-tote to contlct your dealer - we want you to be 1000/o satisfied!Your deoler can also provide you with the latest in news and tech-nical developments from Hasselblad. A quorterly magozine -FORUM - is published with the emphosis on photogrophic imageryfeaturing photographers from oll over the world to provide youwith inspirotion! Our internet site - www.hosselblad.com - is asource of general and technicol information and you can e-mail us- [email protected] - for further inquiries.Your new 555ELD provides access to the Hosselblad potentiol.Therealizotion of this potential is only dependont upon your skill,careand judgement os o photographer.

Congratulations on a fine choice !

lntroductionContents

5. Parts & components

6. GETTING STARTED

€uhtHHtc,i;t1it,11u-riilitll:liit,iitixiiiii:iirii:lrlr'i::iillii:"14. Focusing and depth-of-field"14. Depth-rif-field pieview14. Flash synchronization"14. lnfraretl photography

6. Baueries and fuse6. The battery compartment6. Fittinq thebatteiies and fuse6. Refitting the battery cover7. Front protective cover7. Rear cbver Muhicontrol7. Attachinq a lens7. Removinl a lens8. Anachin{and removing the magazine8. The maqazine status indicator9. Openin{ the focusing hood9. The buift-in maqnifier9. Focusinq screenind viewfinder imaqe9. 0osinqihe focusinq hood9. Strap ittachment aird removal9. Left hand grip9. Exposure release

10. DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

15. OPERATING DETAILS

IO. MAGAZINEAPERATION

15. Exposure15. Iiire exposurc and locking ('L0T') lever15. Release cords and remote control15. Manual release socket15. lR Remote control release16;, fisms1*,rntrol socket16. Mode selector dial16. Muhiple exposure17. Batterytypes17. Checking the batteries

I 8. THE VIEWFINDER SYSTEIVIChanqinq the focusinq hood or viewfinderChandin6 the maqniflerchan6ind the foctisinq screenMetei prTsm viewfind-er adj ustments

FLASHAttaching Hasselblad flash adaptor sCA 390Seftinq tfie film speedViewfr-nder indicalor

ACCESSORTES21. Accessorv mounts21. Rear covir Multi(ontrol22. lR Remote release unit22. Magnifring hood 4x4 DPS

Acute-Motte D adiustment tobleTroubleshootinq

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Txh n i cal specif i cati onsComero core,service and guarantee

11. loadinq the maqazine11. Step-bi-stepfilfrr loading12. Maoazine load status12. Reniovino film from the maoazine12. Chanqinq-the maqazine stafis indicator12. Film tiblrolder12. Film plane position

13. LENS AND SHUTTER FUNCTIONS

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lg.20.20.24.21 .

2i,24.25,26.

11. Shutter speed and aperture13. Warninq mark13. Exposuri values13. lnterlocked shutter speed/aperture


1 Magazine catch button2 Mode selector3 Magazine gear4 Film winding crank5 Magazine status indicator6 trame counter7 Strap lug8 Remote socket cover9 Remote release socket

10 Time exposure and locking lever11 Release sockets, digital/film12 Release button13 lR Release unit mount14 Exposurevalueindex15 Exposure value scale16 External and internal lens accessory mountl7 PC flash terminal18 Shutter speed ring and scale19 Aperture ring and scale20 Depth-of-field scale21 Lens central index22 Shutterspeed and aperture interlock button23 Focusing ring and scale24 Lens release button25 Drive shaft26 Flash function indicator27 Screen retaining clip28 Acute-Matte D* focusing screen29 Focusing hood

30 Control connections31 Film speed selector32 Strap lug33 Accessory rail34 Flash (onnectorcover35 Lens locating index36 Depth-of-field preview button37 Cover lock38 Battery check lights39 Battery check button40 Battery compartment cover41 Lens drive coupling42 Dedicated flash connector43 Battery compartment44 Fuse45 Fuse holder46 Spare-fuse holder47 Tripod socket threads, l/4" and 3/8"48 Quick-coupling plate49 Motor housing50 Film tab holder51 Magazine slide holder52 Film holder key53 Film load indicator54 Magazine slide55 Magazine hooks56 Focusing hood magnifier

ln the text, positions of components and orientation are de-scribed in relation to the umera as seen when taking o photo-gmph,i.e.the lens atthefrant,the viewfinderan the top and themode selector on the right hand side, unless otherwise stoted.

The relevant illustrations to each section are indicated by thefrgures besidethe small headingsin thetext.

This section describes the steps you must toke tomake the comera ready to use.You will find com-prehensive informotion on how to operote thecomero in later sections. Unless otherwise stated,operating instructions concern the use of film mag-azines. Although most of the instructions opply toclmero operotion with a digital back aswell, spe-cial note should be token of the'Digitol photogro-phy' section for the minor differences. Also, for safe-ty reosons, please read the relevont worningsections concerning studio flash units and digitalbacks before connecting them.Do not attemptto attach a lensto a camera with-out batteries. Please read 'Attaching a lens' first,-=,_',_,*,

ag119les gnd l11sg iil|iffiYou cannot operate the camera until you have insertedthe batteries and the fuse into the battery compartment.To access the battery compartment you have to removethe cover on the left hand side of the motor housing,i.e.the lower section of the camera body. Unlock the cover byinserting a small coin or something similar into the cov-er locking button slot and turning it counter-clock wiseinto a vertical position. Now you can remove the cover byopening the rear end outwards and disengaging thehooks at the front end.

The battery compartment

When you have removed the covet the battery compart-ment will be exposed.You will see that two of the battery

compartments are red in colour signifying the two bat-teriesthat should have their positive ends uppermost. 0nthe front face of the compartment is a moulded repre-sentation of a battery, indicating the positive and nega-tive ends and the various different designations ofthe re-quired battery type.

Fittjls tle b3;1!te_r!es _a_nd fus;g_ ;.i.s;fiYou will need five l.5V alkaline batteries sizeAA (alter-native designations are LR6 or AM-3). Fresh batteriesshould give you up to 4000 exposures at ambient tem-peratures above 32oF ( 0"C ). See'Battery typestegardinguse of other battery types.

Fit the batteries into the compartment in accordancewith the colouring. Once fitted the positive (+) ends ofthe two uppermost batteries and the negative (-) ends ofthe other three, should be visible, as in fig 5.

The fuse is a 5 x 20mm instrument fuse rated l.6A medi-

um slow-blow (semitime-lag).A redcircle marks its po-sition in the illustration. Fit the fuse into its holder at thetop right hand side of the battery compartment (a).It isalways advisable to have a spare fuse,which can conve-nientlybe carried in the hole directly below the fuse re-ceptacle (b).

Refittins the bgtt-eJy- !_g_u:r """. .*ni #;*iWhen you refit the cover you must ensure that the twohooks in the front ofthe cover positively engage in thecorresponding slots in the front of the motor housing.Firmly holding the hooks in place, insert the coin in thelock button slot. Keeping the slot strictly vertical youpush the cover against the resistance of the contactsprings until the lock pin engages in the slot in the motorhousing.While pushing you turn the lock button clock-www.orphancameras.com

wise until it stops (approximately 1/4 turn) and the coverwill be locked in place.

lf the comera hos been released using thebcAtime (LOT) leverwithout batteries insert-ed,the mechonism remains in the releasedstote.When the cover is positioned after bat-teries have been inserted the power circuit isclosed and the camera will start ond com-pletethe rewind cycle.

While setting upthe camero os described inthis section, it is important that both the modeselector dial and the'LOT lever are set in the'O'positi on. You wi I I fi nd detai led i nformoti onabout these items in the section under'Timeexposure and locking'LOT' lever' ond'Mode se-lectordial!

Front protective cover,ffinijr

Turn the cover (bayonet fitting) in the direction ofthe ar-row and lift it out. Do not remove it until you are readytoattach a lens.

The front protective cover can only be re-moved when the comero is fully wound.

R-e_gr cg.uer Mllyytticontrg! iii ltiDepress the catch, tilt the cover backwards, and lift it 0ff,revealing the two auxilliary shutter flaps. Do not removethe cover until you are ready to attach a magazine.

Always replace the it to protect the auxiliary shutterwhen storing the camera body without a magazine at-tached. See later section underAccessories' concerning

the additional use of the Rear cover MultiControl regard-ing flash exposure determination and vignette checkingfacilities.

Attaching a lens

Do not attach a lens to a comera withoutfunctioni ng batteries.

Make sure that both camera and lens are cocked. If thecamera is not fully cocked (it may have been accidentallypre-released), press the release button. The camera willthen wind on and be fully cocked. Fig. 10 shows the cor-rect relationship between the drive shaft, the lens drivecoupling and their indexes. Ifthe lens is not wound,youcan insert a coin or similar in the coupling slot and rotateit clockwise until it locks (about 4/5 of a turn)

You will probably find that holding the camera in yourleft hand and the lens in your right hand, as shown in figI l, is the easiest way of attaching the lens.When you have aligned the red index on the lens with theone on the camera as shown in fig 12, the lens will dropeasily into the bayonet fitting.You can then rotate it clock-wise until it stops with a faint click as the lens catch locksit in place.

Removing a lens #f#jDepress the lens release button and rotate the lenscounter-clockwise until it stops and lift it out of themount.

71 You can only remove the lens when the com- n The magazine cannot be removed withoutI# era is fully wound and not in the pre-released 1#, first inserting the magazine slide.

mode (see'S- pre-release' under'Mode selec-tordial'). Note also that the camera cannot be operot-

ed when a magazine,with slide inserted,isottoched tothe camera.Attoching and removing

a magazine

Ensure that the magazrne slide is fully inserted with thehinge towards the front of the camera (see detail in fig23) and that the magazine status indicator is white.If theindicator is red then see'Magazine status indicator'.It isalso advisable to have the camera fully wound.

Rest the magazine on the magazine supports makingsure that the lugs are properly engaged in the recesses.Carefully swing the magazinetowards the camera bodyand check that the camerat upper support hooks fit intothe slots in the magazine.

Push the magazine gently but firmly against the hookswhile sliding the magazine catch to the right . Release thebutton when the magazine has made contact with thecamera body, and then push the button to the left to en-sure that it has reached the locked position. Remove theslide to positively lock the magazine to the camera body.The camera is now ready to use.

Removing the magazine is simply the reverse of the at-taching procedure. fust as when attaching the magazine, itis advisableto have the camera frillywound andthe maga-zine indicator displaying white.See'Magazine operation'for a general explanation of these magazine features.

Insert the magazine slide fully with the hinge towardsthe front of the camera. Slide the magazine catch to theright, swing the magazine back and lift it off the lowersupports.

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See'Magazine operatiorl for further information

T h,e "m 9 g1z1 n e { a! u s i n d i colyThe magazine indicator shows whether the film has beenadvanced (white) or not (red).When the magazine is at-tached to a camera body, it can also be used to determinewhether the camera has been released but not wound on(red) or is ready to be operated (white). The exception iswhen the magazine has been removed to produce a mul-tiple exposure, see'Multiple exposure'. If the magazineindicator shows red, the film has to be advanced tochange the indicator to white. This can be carried out intwo different ways. The procedure below has to be usedfor frame no. I and can be used on all consecutiveframes.

l. Set the'L0T'lever from the 0 (normal position), tothe T (time exposure) position.

2. Attach the magazine to the camera,leaving the maga-zine slide in place.

3. Return the lever to the 0 position. The camera willnow start to wind the film on and the magazine statusindicator will change to white.

A simpler method to advance the film on all frames ex-cept frame No. I is described under'Changing the maga-zine status indicator'.


Do not attach a magazine showing white too camera that is not rewound! Ensure thecamero is wound or you will lose a frame,

Do not ottach a magazine showing red to afully wound camera! This could result in odouble exposure.

opening_the locusing lroo! . .. iit;y|'y|r1Lift the lid by firmly gripping the tab on its rear edge,and swing it up to a vertical position. The hood unfoldsautomatically and locks in the open position.

The built-in magnifier ;1*r,;iThe magnifier flips up into the viewing position whenthe oval button inside the lid is moved to the right, as inthe illustration. To fold the magnifier down simply pressit back down towards the lid until it locks into place.

It can easilybe exchanged to suit individual eyesight (see'Changing the magnifi er' ).

Fo_crusi-ng,sc-r,eenandvleyuf inderimg.g-e-.The 555ELD is fitted with an Acute-Matte D focusingscreen featuring unrivalled brightness and high resolu-tion. The centre of the screen is indicated by a hairlinecross.

The screen can easily be exchanged for others speciallydesigned for various applications (see'Changing the fo-cusing screenl).

fto1in.s thr Lg:-ry:.if .g, h-ood iLiii ilFold away the magnifier by pressing it back down towardsthe lid until it locks into place.'PincH in the side plates at

the hinge points and then push the lid lightly backwards.The hoodthen automaticallyfolds back down.

Strap attachment and removal

Place the main body of the strap clip over one of the cam-era's strap lugs. Press the tip of the clip towards the cam-era while pulling back on the strap so that the clip slidesover the lug and locks into position.

lb remove the strap,lift the clip locking plate highenough to be able pass over the camera lug. Slide the clipin the direction away from the strap until it is free.

lg;.f -hg!-l-s.r,p..-......You may find that holdingthe camera in your left hand isthe most convenient grip; operating the exposure releasebutton with your index finger.Your right hand is thenfree for focusing, setting the exposure and changing thelens or magazine.

Expo'1y113 yleaseBefore you can take a photograph, you must first removethe magazine slide. The magazine will then be locked onthe camera body, and the camera release button will beoperational.

After exposure, the viewfinder remains dark until thecamera has been wound and the film advanced.

The inherent stability of the 555ELD provides theperfect platform for both one-shot ond multi-shotdigitol imoging.The further development of stray-light reduction in the 555ELD camera body produc-ing an increase in image quolity is of porticular in-terestto digital users.The 555ELD hos an integrolcontrol connector to ensure automatic ond directcommunication between comero body and digitalback.This direct interfacefocility does away with thenecessity for connecting cables and so improvesworking efficiency.There are a number of digitolbacks available produced by leading manufacturersto suit most needs.Most of the operational instructions in this manuololso opply when a digital back is fitted. The mojord i ffe re n ce s co n ce r n ce r t a i n p ro ce d u re s re g a rd i n gfilm magazines and exposure determination.For ex-ample,the need to remove the magazine slide be-fore being nble to pressthe shutter button no longeropplies and neither of course does magazine stltusregarding film tronsport. As methods differ slightlybetween the various backs as well os vorious soft-wnre progrnmmes, you should follow the sugges-tions for exposure procedure in the specific userguide for your pnrticul0r model and computer con-figuration.The Magnifying Hood 4 x 4 DPS (72534) hos beenspecifically designed for use with digital backs tomotch and enlarge theview of the smoller image

nreo noturolly choracteristic of digital sensors in themedium format.lt has been optimized to suit a max-imum CCD size of 40 x 40 mm (56 mm diameter cir-cle) and provides o magnification of 5.5xwith o con-tinuous dioptre adjustmentfrom +0.5 D to -2.5 D.

Please checkcarefully before using a digitalbock together with a flash unit as some stu-dio flash units have a sync cord that is notelectrically insulated.This may in certain cincumstances interfere with or damage a digi-tal camera back.Consult the manufacturerof the flash unit before attaching the digitalback and if in any doubt, use a radio link in-stead of a sync cord.See also the relevant sec-ti o n u n d er'Tro u b I e shooti n g'.

Hosselblad film magazines provide the opportuni-ty to vary formnt,length and type of film used.Theycan be quickly ond easily switched mid-film with-outthe loss of a single frome.)perotion of the magozines is not difficult but payporticular nttention to the section on loading.Gothrough the procedure one step ot 0 time lnd prac-tice a little until you feel confident. Note especiallywhich way round the spool of film is placed andthe positioning of the bocking poper under theclomp bor.www.orphancameras.com

The film is automotically advanced frome-by-frame in the magazine by the comero windingmechanism and consequently only when attochedto the comero body.Therefore when separated,themogozine ond camero body could become un-matched.This con be determined by checking themogazine status indicator or by the camero status.Try to odopt o routine thot suits you regardingwinding ond removal as well as checking on thestatus of each item.This will ensure that the cam-e ra /l e n s/m a g azi n e com b i n ati o n stot u s i s a lwoy sfully operative.

Polts & comp1. Magazine slide2, Film load indicator3. Film holder key4. Magazine slide holder5. Film tab holder6. Film winder crank7. Frame counter8. Film advance indicator9. Film take-up spool

10. Grooved take-up knob11. Fi lm clamp12, Film holder number13. Spool clamp bar14. Film supply spool15. Film load index

The magazine can be loaded on, or off the camera. If it isto beloaded offthe camera,then the magazine slide mustbe inserted first.

In either case, when inserting the slide ensure that its flatside is towards the rear (see detail in illustration) as thisfacilitates the removal of the film holder.

sl1 _g!1-by: :t e p f i ! y ! o a d i n sFollow the procedure below in the correct order.23. Fold out the film holder key.24. Turn the key counter-clockwise and withdraw the

film holder (magazine insert).25. Place an empty take-up spool under the grooved

knob of the spool clamp bar.Insert a roll of film un-der the other end of the bar, turned the same way asin the illustration. Be sure to remove all of the paperband surrounding a new roll of film.

26. Turn the film holder key clockwise to open the filmclamp. Pull8 -10 cm (3 - 4 in.) of paperbacking offthe film roll and slide the edge under the clamp.

27. Insert the tongue ofthe backing paper into the slot inthe take-up spool.

28. Turn the grooved knob clockwise until the arrow onthe paper backing is aligned opposite the triangularindex on the spool clamp bar,but no further.

29.Turn the film holder key counter-clockwise and in-sert the film holder into the magazine. Ensure that itis correctly positioned. Turn the film holder keyclockwiseto lockthe film holder in the magazine andthen fold the key back into place.

30. Fold out the film crank and rotate it clockwise aboutten turns until it stops. Then turn it counter-clock-wise andfold it in. The figure (l) willnowbe dis-played in the automatic frame-counterwindow indi-cating that the magazine is loaded and ready for use.

r The magazine's film winding crank is only blocked atframe l. A partially exposed film may be wound off atanyframe afterwards.

I Do not put the film holder down on an unclean sur-face or where it can attract dust.

r Clean out the magazine housing regularly removingnot only dust and particles but also any scraps ofpa-per from previous rolls that may have remained inside.

r Each magazine housing and film holder form a care-fully matched pair. Be careful, therefore, when loadingmore than one magazine at a time not to switch hous-ings and holders. The last three figures ofthe housingserial number should correspond with the serial num-ber on the film holder.

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unload the magazine away from direct light

Magazine load s;ta1rus '#,fllIn the centre ofthe film holder key there is a crescent-shaped indicator window that shows white when themagazine is freshly loaded.It gradually changes to red asthe film is wound through.An all red indicator showsthat either the film is used up or that the magazine isempty.

Remouing film from t_hg y?-g:g?-in.When the last frame has been exposed and wound on,the magazineblocks the camera for further release.

Wind off the film by folding out the film winding crank,and rotate it clockwise until you can feel the film leavingthe supply spool.You can now withdraw the film holderfrom the magazine and remove the exposed film.

Place the empty spool into its new position under the

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spool clamp bar and grooved knob to become the newtake up spool forthe next film.

The frame counter is automatically reset when the filmholder is withdrawn from the magazine.

ch,9n9in,9*,!h._?_n"q"9::_a:!!:_st-aius.in_dica!t:.r_.Ib change the magazine indicator from red to white atany other frame number than at " l ", fold out the filmwinding crank and turn it clockwise. The indicatorchanges after approx.3/4 turn,but you should continuefor approx. 1/2 turn until the new frame number is cen-tered in the counter window to avoid overlapping frames.

Film tab holder liilE.:t1iThe end tab of the film pack can be inserted in the hold-er on the back of the magazine as a reminder of the kindof film that has been loaded into the magaztne.

::i::i,:i:i,,::i:iiiFitmpp7epositjg7 """"" "i#$itIn close-up photography the film-to-subject distancecan be an important factor when determining an accu-rate focus setting.The red line in the illustration marksthe location on the film magazines that coincides withthe film plane position.


The 555ELD is compatible with lenses with integralshutters,nomely,the C/CB/CF/CF| and CFE lens se-ries.CF|/CFE lenses are described and illustrated here.

C and CF lenses differ slightly in specification andappezrance to cFi /cFE lenses, but are very similorin operation.

CB lenses although similar in specification and op-p e 0 r0 n ce to CFi /CF E I e n se s I ack th e' F' setti n g.

Please see relevant user manuals for your lenses.

Shutter spee.d ald aperl.t..yr_e. . ,ig,#i',

The shutter speed ring is located closest to the front ofthe lens. The desired shutter speed is set against the cen-tral index. The white scale shows the shutter speeds, andthe orange scale the exposure values (EV).

The F setting is used only when the lens is attached to aHasselblad focal plane shutter camera of the 2000 series.When using the 555ELD, the F setting will cause expo-sure errors since the shutter remains open.

The aperture ring is second closest to the front ofthe lens,the value also being set against the central index. The aper-ture diaphragm is automatic and stops down to thepre-set working aperture immediately prior to exposure.

Since F series lenses have no integral shutters the sound stops.they are not suitable for use with the 555ELD. Exposure values

Warning mark

You will find a red mark on the shutter speed scale abovethe l, 1/2, and 1/4s settings. This is to warn you of possi-ble exposure errors concerning the auxiliary shutter thatwill terminate the exposure prematurely if you relax thepressure on the button too soon.

With the 555ELD however, you should extend this recommendation to include also li8 and l/15 s due to the fastreaction of the camera's motorized rewind operation.The auxiliary shutter - the two flaps that cover the rearopening of the camerabody - protects the film from lightfogging since the lens is always open except just beforeexposure. The auxiliary shutter remains open only whilethe release button remains depressed. Listen to thebuzzingsound of the delay escapement in the lens'shut-ter and maintain the pressure on the release button until

The aperture and shutter speed combination set oppositethe central lens index determines the exposure. Everycombination of shutter speed/ aperture has an equivalentexposure value (EV) which you can read and set againstthe red EV index on the right hand side of the lens.

lnterlocked shutte--r sp -eed / ope_rtur3 F#ff1*iryr" *r"ii" .rt."l. in. rr'"tt.; p.J ;;p;rture whilestill keeping the same shutter speed/aperture combina-tion (EV), you can interlock the speed and aperture set-ting rings by holding down the interlock button which ison the right of the aperture scale.When interlocked,therings move together, thereby automatically increasing ordecreasing the aperture to compensate for a decrease orincrease of speed respectively.

Focuing and d-epth-o;f-fie$. . ".."""." E fThe focusing ring is the ring with the rubber grip posi-tioned closest to the camera body. The distance scales ap-pear on this ring. Focus the lens by rotating the focusingring until a sharp image of the subject is obtained in thevierdnder or the measured distance between the subjectand the film plane is set opposite the lens index. The dis-tance scale is marked in both metres and feet.

In the image, objects closer or further away than the se-lected distance will appear sharp, within certain limits.This range of sharp focus,namely depth-of-field, varieswith the aperture.

The depth-of-field available at any given aperture can beread offthe depth-of-field scale on both sides of the cen-tral index.

As an example, the lens in the illustration has been set atf/l1 and focused at a little over l0 m. By reading the two'fll1s'on the depth-of-field scale on both sides of thecentral index you can see that they align with approxi-mately 5.5 m and infinity resp.on the focusing scale.Thedepth-of-field therefore extends from approximately5.5m - "".

Depth-of-fi e I d previ ew ilggiiDepth-of-field can be visually checked on the focusingscreen. The diaphragm can be stopped down to the pre-set aperture from its normallywide open position simplyby pushing the depth-of-field preview lever downwardsuntil it locks.

To reopen the diaphragm, depress the lower part of thelever.

fls:!:x*t:!Fsl!:l" iffiThe CB, CF/CFi/CFE series lenses have built-in leaf shut-ters with speeds from ls to 1/500s and B.Flash synchro-nization occurs at full shutter opening via the PC flashterminal. Suitable electronic flash units can be used at all

shutter speeds from ls -ll500s as well as B.

tnlaryd p!9,togrgphy_ ._ . ii'ffiiInfrared (lR) rays (wavelengths longer than 800 nm)form an image on a plane further awayfrom thelens thanthe image plane for visible light. To compensate for thisdifference you have to align the chosen distance againstthe red IR index and not the normal central index.Proceed as follows:

1. Focus as usual on the focusing screen.

2. Note the distance on the focusing scale that is oppo-site the central index line.

3. Now rotate the focusing ring to set this distance opposite

the red IR index line instead of the central index line.


Exposure ffiAs a general rule for all shutter speed settings except B,with the'LOT' lever in the'0'position you should keepthe release button depressed until the lens shutter hascompleted the exposure. This is especially important atshutter speeds from I s to I / I 5s, see'Warning marlC.

1m 9_ elpo1 -u. !: _q N lo cki,n g_ #_oI) !:* : 1###1The lever located toward the rear of the motor housingallows you to selectlocking (L), normal operation (0) ortimeexposure (T).

(t) - In the [-mode, release is blocked to prevent inad-vertent exposures.(0) - Normal operatingposition.

(T) - For time e4posures, you should set the lens at B andthe mode selector at 0, S, or R5. The camera shutter ismechanically opened when the '[0T' lever is shifted from0 to T. The shutter then remains open without any drainon the batteries.When the lever is returned to the O set-ting the shutter closes, the film is advanced, and the shut-ter is cocked automatically.

Release cords and remote control

There are basically three separate ways to release theshutter on the 555ELD - manually, electrically and by IRtransmission.

There are three sockets on the front of the motorhousing- the upper 'digital' release socket, the lower'filnf socket

and the IR Release unit mounting socket. The lower re-lease socket should be used for the release button or anFK type release cord when using a film magazine. Theupper socket, however, is intended only for use in con-junction with digital bacls and acts as the trigger for theback to start the e4posure. Please note that if there is no

digital back attached or the back is not read to make anexposure, the camera will not operate.

At the rear of the camera on the right hand side there isS-pole DlN-socket (fig a8) intended for electrical remoterelease via an LK or SK cord.Digital camera backs thatare not equipped with the 555ELD interface also use thisDlN-socket as their connection.

Monualrelease socket

This is the lower socket on the front of the motorhous-ing. The regular release button is simply inserted for use.The jack from an FK type release cord is inserted in asimilarmanner.

When using a releose button, use only theround release button (46120) supplied ondnot a square release plate (46345) .

lR Remote release unit

This unit (46349) provides wireless shutter release witha distance of up to 10 m via signals from the compact IRRemote control (aall3).After removing the release but-ton or cord,the unit is inserted into the three sockets onthe front of the motor housing.A separate switch on theIR unit controls whether the digital or film socket is trig-gered. See separate instructions for use.

The tR Release unit is powered by the comero

botteries. Be sure to switch the unit off when

the comera is not in use or the comero bot-

terieswillbe drained.

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Rem.o;1t3-c-on!!9J sgck:: .1:4fi.:!At the rear of the motor housing on the right hand side is

a 5-pole DlN-socket.You can use this to operate the cam-

era by means of SK and LK release cords, a timer' or any

means that closes the circuit between connectors 1 and 3(see illustration at end of Accessories'). The external re-

sistance should not exceed 6 ohms and the circuit should

remain closed at least 0. lsec for reliable triggering.

Mode selector dial

The selector dial provides five release modes for the cam-

erazO -NORMAL MODE

Exposure occurs when the release is depressed. The film

is advanced, the shutter cocked and the mirror returned

to viewing position when the Pressure on the release is

removed.

S-SINGIEPRE-RELEASE

When the dial is moved to this position the lens shutter is

closed, the diaphragm stops down to the pre-selected

aperture,the mirror swings up and the auxiliary shutter

opens.This leaves onlythe actual operation ofthe shut-

ter to take place when the release is pressed. Since most

of the camera operations are pre-released,the camera's

reaction time between release and exposure is reduced to

a minimum, as is camera induced vibration. The selector

dial is not retained in the S-position but returns to the 0

position when released.

RS - PEPT"{TED PRE-RELEASE

The camera is pre-released when the mode selector is

moved to RS where it is held, and continues to pre-re-

lease after each exposure until the mode selector is re-

turned manually to the 0 or A position.

A - AUTOMATIC

The camera makes a continuous sequence of exposures

as long as the shutter release remains depressed and un-

exposed film remains in the camera.The sequential ex-

posure rate in this mode is about I frameisec.

AS - AU T OM AT IC SE QU EN T I AL

The camera is pre-released in AS and exposes sequen-

tially as long as the shutter release is kept depressed.At

the end of the sequence the camera remains in a pre-re-

leased state. The exposure rate is slightly faster than in

theAposition.

lf you are in RS or AS mode and want to re-

turn to O mode ofterwards,you con switchback to O mode for the last exposure in the

series.This woy you will still have the benefits

of the up-swung mirrorforthe last shot and

havethe mirror returned outomaticolly for

the next session in the new mode without los-

ing o frame. Alternatively you con remove the

magazine, set the mode to O orA, press theshutter release and refit the magazine.

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Mutliple exprofu!.9.__.".,- ." ."... "is,liitrThe camerahasbeen designedto prevent accidental dou-

ble or multiple exposure.Intentional double and multi-

ple exposures on the same frame can be carried out as

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1. Depress the release button and keep it depressed. Themagazine status indicator now shifts to red.

2. Move the LOT lever to the L position and relax thepressure on the release button.

3. Insert the magazine slide and remove the magazinefrom the camera.

4. Return the lever to the 0 position. The camera willwindon.

5. Replace the magazine and remove the slide. The unitis now readyto make a second exposure on the sameframe even though the magazine indicator is red.Youcan make additional exposures in the same manner.The magazine status indicator remains red until themagazine is left on the camera and wound on.

Batter!.Ap!!_The five AA size batteries used can either be non-rechargeable alkaline (LR-6, AM-3 ), or rechargeablenickel-metalhydride (NiMH) types,but must allbe ofthe same type and in similar condition. Rechargeablenickel-cadmium (NiCd) may also be used but are envi-ronmentally hazardous and are therefore not recom-mended. Fresh alkaline batteries should glve up to 4000exposures at ambient temperatures above freezing whilefreshly loaded NiMH batteries have a similar capacity.Rechargeable NiCd batteries, however, have less thanhalf this capacity when frrlly charged. Common zinc-car-bon batteries can be used but have a considerably short-er life span and should be avoided because they may leakand cause serious damage to the interior of the camera.Lithium type batteries can be used on condition they areofthe correct voltage. NiCd batteries can be recharged ina standard recharge unit for AA size batteries but NiMH

can be inadvertantly overcharged. Read the instructionsfor the respective batteries and charger units.

The batteries should always be removed when the cam-

era is not in use for long periods.

Please note that for environmental reasons alkaline bat-

teries should not be disposed of with ordinary rubbish.

Checking the batteries

When the battery check button is depressed, the green

lights indicate the remaining battery power. The follow-

ing indications are valid for alkaline batteries.

Twolights: - Good

Onelight: - Fair

Nolights: - Replace

The battery check circuitry cuts off the lights after I -

1.5 sec. in order to conserve battery power.

Rechargeable botteries cannot be checked inthis way since alkaline batteries andrechargeable batteries have different dis-

ch a rg e ch a racte ri sti cs.

The Hasselblad SLR viewfinder system on the555ELD provides a through-the-lens laterally re-versed image.The 55iELD is supplied with o light,compact ond foldable focusing hood which is eos-ily interchangeable with alternative viewfinders in-ct u di n g th e pri sm fi n de rs, wh i ch p roduce o I ate rolly

corrected image.The focusing hood has a built-in4.5x mognifier for accurate focusing ond this coneasily be changed to suit individual eyesight.

The 555ELD is equipped with an Acute-Matte D fo-cusing screen which produces on exceptionallybright ond sharp imoge.While this covers mostneeds,the Hasselblod system offers a ronge of al-ternative screens for vorious specific opplicotions.

Each item is easily and quickly interch0ngeablewithoutthe need for specialtools or facilities.

Changing the focusing hood

?frifuq "tWTo remove the focusing hood so as to attach any other

viewfinder in the Hasselblad system,proceed as follows:

1. Detachthemagazine.

2. Fold down the focusinghood to protect it from damage

and remove itby sliding it to the rear in its guide slots.

3. Slide the replacement viewfinder into the slots and

push it forward until it stops.

When fully inserted the viewfinder is retained in position

by a spring-loaded catch until you have reattached themagazine

fn.gpilg t!t: n.rogrtu: " ;f*.t1Mounted lenses with dioptre correction from +3 to -4

are available, and are easily interchanged as follows:

1. Remove the focusing hood from the camera and openit by lifting the lid.

2. Release the magnifier by pushing the catch to theright.

3. Push the magnifier halfway back down to its folded

position.

4. Grip the lower edge of the magnifier plate (through

the underside of the hood),and pull firmly.

5. Keep the plate holder halfiuay down and insert the re-

placement lens plate with the printed side up. Push

the magnifierback down,foldthe hood down and re-

place on the camera.

c!.raping !h: fgy:ing :cr::!. fi$$ffi1. Detach the magazine and viewfinder.

2. Push the two screen dips to the side into their recesses.

3. Place your hand over the screen, and invert the cam-

era. The screen will now drop into your hand.

4. Insert the replacement screen, ensuring that the

smooth flat side is uppermost andthe sharp-edged

corners down. Ensure that all four corners of the

screen are positively seated on their supports.

You need not return the screen latches. This is done auto-matically when the viewfinder is replaced.

Should the screen refuse to drop out by itself, ensure that

the camera is fully wound, remove the lens and checkwww.orphancameras.com

that the mirror is in the down position. Put a fingerthrough the lens mount and push gently on the screenfrom underneath, preferably with a soft cloth betweenthe screen and the finger.

PME / PMES / PME, / PME,I/ PMEgOM et e r p r i s ̂ y-i -ryf N:1*1 -di ^"y-lt r: nThe Hasselblad meter prism viewfinders measure thelight level on the focusing screen. They are calibrated atthe factory to give an accurate reading with one particu-lar type of screen.lf that focusing screen is replaced withanother type which gives a different light level under thesame ambient conditions,the meter has to be adjusted tocompensate for the difference.

The table towards the end of this manual shows the ad-justments that should be made with the PME andPME3/PME5iPME51/ PME90 meter prism viewfindersto compensate for the light level differences with the dif-ferent focusing screens.

Please refer to your viewfinder's operating instructionsfor further information about other functions.

Automoticflash control is provided by the camera'sbuilt-in flash sensor (fig 57)ond electronics thatmeosure the light reflected from the central por-tion of the film surface; a circle with a diameter of40 mm.The metering system is connected to a se-Iector for setting film speed.When o Hosselblad D-Flash 40 is attoched - or aSystem SCA 300 flash unit is connected through aSCA390 - the system controls the flash unit ond cutsoff the flash when the exposure is correct. Underthe left hand edge of the focusing screen on indica-tor light shows when the flash is ready to be oper-ated and also confirms if the flash output was suf-ficient to give a correct exposure.The flash upitpowers the camera's electronics and also the flashodopto1when that is used.The operotion of the Hasselblad D-Flash is compre-hensively described in its own instruction mnnunL

As always when working with studio flash,please ensure the equipment is in perfect

working order before use.Some studio flashunits hove a sync cord that is not electricollyisolated.This may in certain circimstances in-

terfere with, or damage a digital comeroback.Consult the manufacturer of the flashunit and if in any doubt use a rodio link in-

stead of o synccord.

Att a ch i n g th e H o s s e I b I a d f I a s h o d o P t o,L,,,,,,,,l#aiii:

For hand-held flash units, either adaptor is attached asshown in the illustration:. the 6-pole contact from the spiral cord is connected to

the camera's side sockg. the sync cord is connected from the adaptor to the PC

flash terminal of the lens. the connecting cord is attached to the hand- held unit

Setting the film speed

The film speed is set via the IS0 selector. This is markedin IS0/ASA settings from 64 - 4000. Certain films re-quire compensation for differences in reflection.In theseinstances, the compensation is made by changing thefilm speed selector seffing.The amount of compensationhas to be determined by experiment.

The TTI/OTF metering system is calibrated to be used

with filrn. The system measures the light reflected fromthe film surface and controls the flash output. It can alsobe used with digital camera backs, but depending on thesize and reflection properties of the sensor used in thedigital back the IS0 setting may have to be adjusted. Firsttry the nominal I S0 setting of the digital back, take sometest pictures and adjust the ISO setting on the camerauntil the desired flash power is reached.

Please refer to your flash unit's instruction manual when

using the D-Flash 40 or a flash unit conforming to SCAstandards with automatic facility, or with non-automaticflash units.

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Flash operation and flash battery-check are indicated by

a red light,located under the left edge ofthe focusingscreen. It is operative only when a dedicated flash is con-nected to the TTL socket. It indicates three separatestates as described below.

Reaily Signal

A steady red light indicates that the flash unit is chargedand ready to be fired. Absence of any signal indicates theneed for fresh batteries.

ConfirmationSignalA flashing red light occurring for just over a second im-mediately after exposure confirms that the light outputwas sufficient for a proper exposure.lt then remains darkuntil the flash unit has recharged. The steady red lightwill then reappear indicating operative status again. Thetime of reappearance however may vary according to thecondition of the batteries.

No Result Signal

Absence of the flashing confirmation signal after expo-

sure indicates that the flash emitted was not sufficient for

correct exposure. The aperture must then be openedmore or the flash distance to the subject reduced.Changingto a faster film is also a possibility.

See section on Rear cover MultiControl for description offlash exposure check facility.


Most accessories mode for the 500 series includedin the present Hosselblod Product Catalogue conbe used on the 555ELD when not specificolly statedotherwise. Remember thot FE series lenses ore notcompotible.As the 55SELD is a further developmentof previous models, it feotures certain improve-ments and differences in construction.This meansthat certain older and now discontinued acces-sories connot be used ond any forced attempt atmounting them may damnge your equipmenLFig 6a shows the wide range of accessories avoil-oble within the Hosselblad System.Please refer tothe Hasselblad Product Catalogue for more com-prehensive information.

Accessory mounts

The coupling plate on the bottom of the camera body has

all4" and a 3/8" tripod thread.lt also fits the useful andreliable Hasselblad Tripod quick-coupling S ( 51aa)which provides rapid and secure tripod connection withexactly repeatable positioning.

The front ofthe lenses have external and internal bayo-net mounts for filters, close-up lenses and lens shades.

Other close-up accessories can be attached between the

lens and the camerabody.

0n the left hand side is the accessory rail for the spiritlevel and the adiustable flash shoe.

Rear cover MultiControl ffiThe Rear cover MultiControl (supplied) has a vignettingcontrol facility in the form of four holes, positioned ateach corner of the frame.

Vignetting can be caused by incorrectly positioned oradjusted accessories such as lens shades, filter holders,etc.It can also occur when shifting the lens as with thePC-Mutar 1.4X Shift Converter, for example.

As a quick and efficient check against such an occur-rence, proceed as follows :

l. Set up the camera and compose picture.

2. Remove the magazine/focusing screen adapter.

3. Replace with the Rear cover MultiControl.

4. Depress the depth-of-field button on the lens so thatthe lens stops down to the working aperture.

5. Open the shutter set at'B'.

6. Look through each hole in the Rear cover MultiControlin the direction of the lens and compare what you cansee with the illustrations.

7. If vignetting is occurring, experiment to find whetherit is the degree of shift applied andl or an accessorythat is causing the problem.

Illustrations:

a. The aperture is fully open. No vignetting will occur.

b. The lens has been stopped down to the working aper-ture producing the ideal situation. No vignetting willoccur.

c. The lens has been stopped down to the working aper-ture but vignetting is starting to occur. However thisamount is acceptable for a vignette free result.

d. The lens has been stopped down to the working aper-

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ture and more than 5070 has been covered.Vignettingwill occur and will produce a visible result.

Flash Exposure Control Facility

The Rear cover MultiControl has a flash exposure controlaid, for cameras with a TT[/0TF facility, in the form of a

grey panel printed on the inside. It simply replaces themagazine temporarily to provide an inexhaustible stan-dard reference for flash exposure testing at no cost interms of film. It is particularly useful when exposingfilms with a narrow exposure latitude, such as trans-parency film.The camerds flash control system reads light reflected di-rectly off the film plane, and is governed by the reflective

characteristics of the film emulsion that the grey panel

simulates.

When using a dedicated flash unit proceed as follows:

l. Set up the flash unit with the camera normally, usingthe TTL/OTF function setting.

2. Replace the magazine with the Rear cover Multi-Control.

3. Make atest exposure.

4. Note the exposure indications in the viewfinder.Ifwarned by the camera for underexposure then makethe appropriate changes by altering the aperture orflash+o-subject distance. Make further tests until the

camera indicates correct exposure.

5. Replace the Rear cover MultiControl with a magazine

and proceed as normal, using the adjusted exPosure

settings.

Although this method should provide a generally accept-able e4posure, adjustment of the settings may still be re-

quired to obtain a result that suits your personal prefer-ence. See flash unit's instruction manual for more infor-mation.

tR Remgt3

The IR Remote release unit (46349)provides the optionofwireless exposure release control for conventional ordigital photogaphy up to a distance of 10 metres in nor-mal conditions.It comes complete with a sturdy andcompact IR transmitter to allow for maximum freedomin the studio or on location.

Digital accessories 1i#*:The Hasselblad Magnifying hood 4x4 DPS (72$a) isoptimized for use with digital backs with CCD-sizessmaller than 40x40 mm (o56mm).lt also enlarges thescreen image 5.5 times and comes complete with a cor-rection lens mounting kit to suit individual eyesight.

Connector os seenfrom outside comero

External exposuremust endure 0.54

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Note: l.4X ond 2X anvert-ers rcquite teg uposirn ,,

The exposure should be mdnadblr one tV vaf ue when using :lens/teleconverter combinations :which reduce the effective aper-ture to f/8 or smaller,

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* The easiest way to increase the exposure by one EV valu e is to reduce the ASA /ISO setting to half the fiIm speedvalue as indicated on the fiIm package, e.g.400 ASA film is set at 200 ASA, 100 ASA film is set at 50 ASA, etc.

ToreilucetheexposurebyoneEVvalue,inctease the ASA/lsOsettingtoiloublethefilmspeedvalueasindicatedonthe film package, e.g. 400 ASA film is set at 800 ASA, 100 ASA film is set at 200 ASA, etc.

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Your comero is built to give long and trouble-free service.lf however you encounter nny opernting difficulties becauseyou are notfomiliar with the Hosselblad camero system,the following table may help to resolve them.

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The camen does not operate whenthe release butbn is depressed.

Ihere is no image on thefocusingS(reen.

You cannot remore or attad thelens.

You onnot remfi€ the magaane,

Ihe camera does not operatewhen released from the digitalbadc

'' P6iiibl[ t6[ge .:,:,,-,,' :',,,,:,r,::,,:'

. Ihe battedes are exhausted.

. The batteries are incorrectly fitted.

. Ihe magazine slide is stillin place,

. The film is finished.

. The LOT lever is in the L position.

. Ihe fuse has blown.

. The lens cover is on.

. The camera body is in the pre-released position.

. The [0T lever is in the T position.

' The camera body ls in the pre. ,released position.

. The [0T lever is in the T position.

. The shutter is released.:

. The magazine slide is notfully ,insefted

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. load fresh batteries.

. Refit the batteries rorrectly.

. Remove the slide.

. Load a new rollof film.

. Set the leVer to the 0 position.

. Replace the fuse.

. Remove the cover.

. Set the mode selector to the 0 posi-tion and release the camera.

. Set the lever in the 0 position.

. Set the mode selector to the 0 posi-tion and release the Gmera.

. Set the lever to the 0 position.

. Cock the shutter.

. Insert the magazine slide ofipletely.

. lf romputer;oftware and hardwareare operating rorrectly, the problemmay be the synccord to the studioflash. Remove the cord and try expos-ing again. lf the camera opentet cor-rectly without the sync cord, replacethe qrnr cord with a iadio link.


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One-piece, cart aluminium dloy shell with pe-rmanrntly attrchrd moor hqls ing in lightwcight magnesium.Tltpodsodat threads 1/4" and 3/8", and tdpod plate frr rapid mounting.

6x6 cm and 6x45 cm with diftrem lilm maguines; 120 ard 220 nllfilm,70 mm prfrnted bry mlb and Folamid film.

Automati(,motoftedfilm advancewithsimultaneourshutterwinding ad mhrorrctum.Maximum sped 1.3fames/s. Remote shutter rehase via optional cord or tR control.

All (t1cfi1fff/G hnres fum 30 to 500 mm, Converter 14XE leleconvea$ 2)([,Tek0nterFr AP0 I CXE and P( ] .Mutar I .4X Shift bnverter. Leaf shutten. Speeds fom I to 1/500 s rld B.

Fi$ diffenntihuttelminni iiwh expsun wlUr,nonnii mimt fimftil$queaihl uposum wtttr nomatminor function, pp.rclease of mirmr foi one singh exposun, npeated perchase for single exposum and pte'rclease for sequencial expsurcr.

:Tllcertr*ueightdddicted$fs.t€mwitr0-tFrcuring.Measurdanr0lO,mm.,filmspfgdrangel!064;:4000.,(ontnlsawilevarietyoff,rshunitswingapproprlaeadaptqr6fi'4A*m) Syncitalidrutttrrylil:untotlSOOf,

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Integrated contml connections interface dircctly to hading digiul badr. Sepante frcnt rchase port activation.

Electmnic font rchare.Remote relea* byoptionalcod or lRcontmlselerbrdialforshutterl minornlease moder,Film speed selector for TIVOTF flash metering. Battery check for alkaline baltrries.

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firn standad 1,5 V AA size alloline batteries {[-R-5 or AM-3] or rcclnryeabh Ni(d typrs, Up to 4ffi0 exposurts withalhline battedes, less than 20fl1 exposures with flrlly clrargd t{Kd battedes.

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Wlth fc<using hood, hns Planar GE 2Jl80, magazine Al2: length 180 mm (7.1"), width 100 mm (3.9'), height 150mm {5.9"). Body only: hnEh 120 mm (4.7"}, width 100 mm (3.9), kight 150 mm (5.9").

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gr.;-;ii;++ii#EQU'PMENT CAREThe Hosselblad 555 ELD is designed to withstand therigours of professional use in most environments. Toavoid the possibility of damage howeverit should beprotected from the following:

Extremes ol tempcrature. High temperaturescon have an adverse effect on both film ond equip-ment.Try to avoid frequent and severe temperoturechanges. Be porticularly careful in humid environ-ments. Allow the equipment to acclimatize beforedisossembly.Try to ensure the storoge conditions insuch environments are os dry os possible.

Dust and grit,You should take core to prevent dustand grit from getting into your equipment.ln coostolareos take meosures to protect your equipment fromsond ond salt water sproy. Dust on the lens glass ondfocusing screen con be removed with o blower brushorvery soft lens brush if necessary.Smeors on the lensglass should be treoted with greot caution. ln somecasesthey may be removed with a high quolity lenscleoning solution on o tissue but be careful not toscratch the lens or touch any of the glass surfaceswith your fingers.lf in any doubt, do not attempt toclean lens glass surfaces yourself but ollow a"Hasselblad Authorized Service Center"to treot them.

lmpact.Your equipment con be domaged by severeph y si ca I sh ocks so p ra cti co I p rote cti ve p re ca uti on sshould be token.When not in use,try to make a habitof storing your comero equipment in some form ofprotective case or bag to avoid occidentoldamage.

Loss, Hasselblad equipment is much sought afterond you should take obvious steps to prevent theft.Never leave it visible in an unottended car,for exam-ple.Separate ond specific camera insurance covershould be considered by professionol users.

SERVICEYou should return your equipmentto a service centrefor occasionol checking ond preventive maintenonceto ensure optimol reliability.lf your camero is usedconstontly and intensively, periodic check-ups everysix months ore recommended at one of the"Hosselblod Authorized Service Centers'! They hovethe expert staff ond speciolised equipment necessoryto ensure that your equipment remains in perfectworking order.

GUARANfEEProvided that you bought your equipment from anouthorised Hasselblod outlet, it is covered by on in-ternationol guorontee for one yeor.The guaranteedocument and a registration card are supplied withthe camera.Keep the guorantee document carefully,but fill in the registration card and return it to yourH o ssel bl o d di stri b utor.


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