H1/H2/H3 Format CF Card / Film Rewind Button

[jecxz]

I seldom used the recessed Film Rewind button on my H2s.

Now, with the H3DII, Hasselblad has changed the function of this button to format a CF card – very good idea and I use it every time I slip a CF card in. Works great!

On one of my H bodies, this button works 100% of the time with my thumbnail (as it did with my H2s).

With my second H body, the button does not protrude far enough so I have to use something pointy and small (i.e. a paperclip) to press it (in other words, using a finger nail doesn’t press it).

Question: Can you check your H1/H2/H3 body and tell me if you can press this button with your finger nail and let me know here or privately?

Why: I sent my brand new H3DII in to get this button adjusted (so I can use my finger nail) and Hasselblad New Jersey says they tested it with a pencil and it works fine - that I should use a pencil - they returned the camera to my dealer (Fotocare in NYC) without fixing it. I just want to find out if you guys can use your finger nail or not.

Thanks for your help. Be well.

[josayeruk]

Actually I find is DOESN'T work with a finger nail but is much more reliable with a firm thumb press.

Try it!

Jo s.x

[James R Russell]

I seldom used the recessed Film Rewind button on my H2s.

Now, with the H3DII, Hasselblad has changed the function of this button to format a CF card – very good idea and I use it every time I slip a CF card in. Works great!

On one of my H bodies, this button works 100% of the time with my thumbnail (as it did with my H2s).

With my second H body, the button does not protrude far enough so I have to use something pointy and small (i.e. a paperclip) to press it (in other words, using a finger nail doesn’t press it).

Question: Can you check your H1/H2/H3 body and tell me if you can press this button with your finger nail and let me know here or privately?

Why: I sent my brand new H3DII in to get this button adjusted (so I can use my finger nail) and Hasselblad New Jersey says they tested it with a pencil and it works fine - that I should use a pencil - they returned the camera to my dealer (Fotocare in NYC) without fixing it. I just want to find out if you guys can use your finger nail or not.

Thanks for your help. Be well.
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Well of course.

Every photographer carries a pencil with them when we shoot in the lab, uh I mean studio.

JR