Hasselblad introduces A6D-100c, their new 100MP aerial camera

Hasselblad has announced the latest innovation in their range of aerial cameras. They have introduced their latest model, Hasselblad A6D-100c, a 100MP medium format aerial camera. It’s built upon its previous models, but with improved features and higher resolution.

Hasselblad A6D-100c features a 100 MP CMOS sensor and the ISO range from 64 to 12,800. It’s available with or without Infra-Red filter for infra-red captures from 750nm to 1000nm. This can serve the needs of aerial analysis, such as environment surveying and crop management. It includes a feature that allows up to 8 cameras to be synchronized within 20 μs, and the exposure time has been increased up to 1/4000 of a second.

According to Product Manager Bjarne Hjörlund, “the A6D camera combines the world’s best optics and sensors with a modern, compact design, resulting in a system that will ensure you attain the highest possible image quality. Hasselblad aerial cameras provide a range of important features that help deliver your imaging requirements”.

Here are the camera’s specs:

Sensor Type

CMOS, 100 mega pixels (11600 × 8700 pixels, 4.6 × 4.6 μm)

Sensor Dimensions

CMOS, 100 mega pixels (11600 × 8700 pixels, 4.6 × 4.6 μm)

Image Size

Stills: RAW 3FR capture 211MB on average. TIFF 8 bit: 289MB; Video: HD (1920 x 1080p), UHD (3840 x 2160p)

File Format

Stills: Hasselblad 3FR, JPEG (12.5 MPixel); Video: Hasselblad RAW (UHD, 25 fps), H.264 Compressed (HD, 25 fps)

Shooting Mode

Single shot stills, Video

Colour Definition

16 bit. Dynamic range up to 15 stops

ISO Speed Range

ISO: 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800

Colour Management

Hasselblad Natural Colour Solution, HNCS

Lenses

Any H System lens. Focus locked at infinity on request.

Focusing

Manual or Focus locked at infinity

Storage Options

CFast 2.0 card, SD card (UHS-I) or tethered to Mac or PC

Capture Rate (Based on SanDisk Extreme PRO CFAST 2.0 Memory Card)

60 Captures per minute.

Storage Capacity

128GB card holds 576 images on average

IR Filter

Mounted in front of sensor. NIR Option on request, CIR prepared.

Software

Phocus for Mac and Windows. Phocus SDK for Windows available on request.

Platform Support

Macintosh: maxOS version 10.11 or later; PC: Windows 7 / 8 / 10 or later (64 bit)

Host Connection Type

USB 3.0 (5 Gbit/s) Type-C connector

Additional Connections

LEMO type connectors for power and camera control. Mini HDMI, Audio In/Out, Flash sync In/Out

Tethered Operation

Supported in Phocus and Phocus SDK

Shutter Speed Range

0.5 sec to 1/4000 sec

Exposure Metering

None

Power Supply

12-24 VDC required via LEMO connector

Operating Temperature

-10 – 45 ̊C / 14 – 113 ̊F

Dimensions

100 x 100 x 151mm [W x H x D] Complete camera with HC80mm lens

Weight (Body and sensor unit only)

1360g

Approval

FCC (Class A), CE, RoHS

If you would like to get your hands on the Hasselblad A6D-100c for a personal demonstration, you can sign up on Hasselblad’s website. They also provide high-resolution sample images, so you can see for yourself what this camera achieves. The availability and the price aren’t available yet, but we will keep you updated and announce them as soon as they are released.