Hasselblad H4D

Medium format excellence for professional studio photography

Hasselblad H4D
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 15
Durability 17
Price 13
Usability 18
Brand Hasselblad
Model H4D-40

Key Features

SENSOR Medium format CCD sensor, 40MP to 60MP options
PROCESSOR Hasselblad Natural Colour Solution (HNCS) image processor
AUTOFOCUS True Focus with Absolute Position Lock
PHASE DETECTION Single-point center-weighted phase detection AF system
VIDEO Not supported
STABILIZATION None (Lens-based leaf shutter system)
BURST RATE 1.1 frames per second
VIEWFINDER Interchangeable reflex viewfinder with diopter adjustment
DISPLAY 3.0-inch TFT LCD, 230,400 dots, fixed
CONNECTIVITY FireWire 800, Flash sync port
MEMORY CARD CompactFlash (CF) Type UDMA
WEATHER SEALING Professional-grade magnesium alloy chassis
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 200 shots per charge, Li-ion battery

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Hasselblad H4D

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Via lens ring
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Via command dial
AF-ON Button ✓ Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✗ Not Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Hasselblad H4D

Welcome to the How-to section of the camera. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a camera has a how-to section and a section for learning. Simply because the buttons and the controls of each camera is located in different places that not only varies for brands but in each model. How-to section help you operate your camera, however, if you are interested to learn photography, not only you need to know how your camera works, but also you must know what you can change and why you do that to get better photo. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.

Hasselblad H4D Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Hasselblad H4D

For over a decade, we have been teaching photography following a university standard. No one does it better than us. We have a selection of courses, diplomas, graduate and post-graduate programs, as well as some of our best-selling university press publications, to guide you in the best possible way for your camera. Enroll in the fundamentals and then move to the genres you want to master.

Technical Specification

Sensor Medium Format CCD
Resolution 40MP / 50MP / 60MP
ISO Range ISO 100-1600
Autofocus True Focus AF
Shutter Speed 1/800s to 256 seconds
Burst Rate 1.1 fps
Video None
Stabilization None
Viewfinder Optical SLR
LCD 3.0-inch fixed
Memory Card CompactFlash
Connectivity FireWire 800
Battery Life 200 shots
Weight 2290g (with lens and battery)
Dimensions 153 x 131 x 205 mm