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Hasselblad X1D

New “Hasselblad’s Home” documentary series reveals the X-series camera design philosophy

Feb 22, 2021 by John Aldred Add Comment
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It wasn’t until I watched this that it struck me that the Hasselblad X1D was announced almost five years ago now, back in 2016. It revolutionised what people believed digital medium format cameras could be with a new DSLR-like form factor.

Hasselblad has posted what appears to be the first episode of a new series of videos to their YouTube channel. It’s called “Hasselblad’s Home” and Episode 1 is a brief two and a half minute journey into the design philosophy of the Hasselblad X medium format camera system.

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The first Chinese Hasselblad X1D clone is coming – and it’s coming from DJI

Aug 5, 2019 by John Aldred 11 Comments
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Gizmodo Japan has spotted a design patent filed by DJI for a camera that looks remarkably similar to the Hasselblad X1D 50c. Of course, DJI essentially owns Hasselblad after becoming the majority stakeholder a couple of years ago, and DJI’s own Mavic 2 Pro contains a Hasselblad branded camera. But it seems now that DJI is going to be remaking Hasselblad cameras in their own image.

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Modern cameras: how they make it harder to take a bad photo

Jul 25, 2019 by Blair Bunting 12 Comments
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Twenty years, they have gone by fast. I can remember the first time I saw a camera with a screen on the back of it at a sporting venue, and now a camera without one is considered vintage. However, the look of modern cameras is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to changes. Spending time with the Nikon D1 to create the piece on it really opened my eyes to what it was to take a photo in 1999, and how different it is now. I recently took out a number of different cameras from multiple manufacturers to see if I could put into pictures and words the difference among them.

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A countdown timer showed up on the Hasselblad website – Is the X1D Mark II (X2D?) on the way?

Jun 17, 2019 by John Aldred 2 Comments
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I’m seeing a little bit of speculation on social media after a new countdown timer has just appeared on the Hasselblad website. So soon after the announcement of the Fuji GFX 100, could this be the 100-megapixel follow up to the Hasselblad X1D? That’s what many believe Hasselblad will announce, although there is nothing specifically to suggest it other than the timing.

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Yes, sensor size matters, but not as much as you think

Oct 19, 2018 by Dunja Djudjic 6 Comments
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Should you switch from APS-C to full-frame? Or perhaps shoot large format? Does it matter? What will it change? Ah, so many questions. In this video, Jay P. Morgan and Kenneth Meryl have decided to test four sensor sizes side by side and give you the answers. They shot with a large format, a full-frame, an APS-C and a micro 4/3 camera. Here you can compare the images side-by-side and see for yourself how much of a difference there is.

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Hasselblad announces three new XCD lenses, including their fastest ever 80mm f/1.9

Sep 26, 2018 by Dunja Djudjic 1 Comment
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Hasselblad has expanded their XCD lens system for three new lenses and a teleconverter ahead of Photokina 2018. The latest additions to the X-system are the XCD 2,8/135, the XCD 4/21 and the XCD 1,9/80 – the latter being Hasselblad’s fastest lens ever with the aperture of f/1.9.

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Update: rare $13,000 Leica returned to The Camera Store

Dec 25, 2017 by Dunja Djudjic 4 Comments
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Earlier this month, Calgary-based business The Camera Store was robbed for pricey Hasselblad X1D camera and three lenses, and a rare Leica MP Safari kit. Thanks to the fast reaction of the community and the police, the Hasselblad gear was returned to the store only 48 hours after the robbery. And now, just in time for Christmas, the rare $13,000 Leica found its way back to the store, too.

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Hasselblad announce adapter to let you use XPan lenses on your X1D medium format digital camera

Dec 21, 2017 by John Aldred Add Comment
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Since its launch, the Hasselblad X1D lens variety hasn’t been huge. It was initially announced along with the 30mm f/3.5, 45mm f/3.5, and 90mm f/3.2. Since then, four new lenses have been announced, but only one has shown up so far. The 120mm f/3.5 Macro. Aside from that, your only option is an adapter to use the H lenses of its beefier siblings.

Now, though, Hasselblad wants to give X1D owners fast access to three already existing lenses with a new XPan lens adapter. While XPan lenses haven’t been made for a little while, they’re still out there used. This adapter adds the ability to use your X1D with those 30mm f/5.6, 45mm f/4 and 90mm f/4 XPan lenses.

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Hasselblad cuts out the middleman – launches new direct rental service

Nov 16, 2017 by Dunja Djudjic Add Comment
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Hasselblad is officially introducing the “Rent a Hasselblad” service, which will be available across the globe. No matter if you need it for a special photoshoot, or you just want to try it out, from now on you’ll be able to rent medium format cameras and lenses straight from Hasselblad’s official service.

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Hasselblad X1D beats Nikon D850 with 102 points at DxO

Oct 26, 2017 by Dunja Djudjic 39 Comments
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Just 20 days ago, Nikon D850 was crowned the best DSLR ever, according to DxO tests. It was the first camera to reach the overall score of 100, but now there’s a new winner. Hasselblad X1D-50c, medium format mirrorless camera, has won the overall score of 102. According to DxO, it’s now the best commercially-available medium-format sensor you can get. If medium format is what you’re looking for.

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