Photography - The very interesting Hasselblad X1D-50c, just announced

The very interesting Hasselblad X1D-50c, just announced

Jun 23, 2016,17:56 PM

Along with two new XCD lenses. On paper the sensor specs look a bit similar to that of the Pentax 645z... the similarities end there. To paraphrase a good friend (who I often quote because he's so quotable) said... this is the danger zone.

Hasselblad XCD 45mm f/3.5
• 35mm (35mm Equivalent)
• Aperture Range: f/3.5 to f/32
• Central Lens Shutter, 1/2000 Sec Sync

Hasselblad XCD 90mm f/3.2
• 71mm (35mm Equivalent)
• Aperture Range: f/3.2 to f/32
• Central Lens Shutter, 1/2000 Sec Sync

Hasselblad X1D-50c / Image (c) Hasselblad

At first think, a f/3.5 lens doesn't seem to be the correct tool for bokeh, but here is a lot of opinion out there about 35mm vs. MF ... hard and swirly vs. smooth and silky... I am waiting for the photos on this yet to be released system from the house of Sweden.

One possible sensor comparison...

Hasselblad X1D
Sensor type: CMOS, 50 megapixels
Sensor dimensions: 43.8 × 32.9mm
w/ ISO range: up to 25,600
w/ Shutter Speed: 1/2,000 sec to 60 min (flash sync at all speeds)

Pentax 645z
Sensor type: CMOS, 51.4 megapixels
Sensor dimensions: 43.8 x 32.8 mm
w/ ISO range: up to 204,800
w/ Shutter Speed: 1/4,000 to 30 sec (flash sync 1/125 sec)

Take a look...
Casey

This message has been edited by cshimokita on 2016-06-23 18:07:11

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So tempting...if nothing else, just to see how it handles and

By: ThomasM : June 23rd, 2016-18:36

How both the picture taking and post process work flow need to change... Intriguing...

The more I think about it Thomas...

By: cshimokita : June 23rd, 2016-20:07

The more I think that the XD1 has your name on it... for some reason it just seems to be a good fit... Most likely it would mean different/adjusted image processing. For me it's how the WB and metering are managed... the flash sync might make that process...

Nice and looks a lot more

By: gcTIME : June 24th, 2016-11:04

Compact than the 645D...

I have handled the 645z and am a big Pentax fan...

By: cshimokita : June 24th, 2016-14:33

But the new mirrorless Hasselblad XD1 is a different ballgame... can't wait to get my hands on it.

I had one for a while

By: gcTIME : June 24th, 2016-21:08

Loved it too but mostly because it was the only practical digital MF body out there. For me form factor important.

I currently have the Mamiya RB67

By: cshimokita : June 24th, 2016-23:11

it's film, and I don't shoot that much 120 format (the RB67 is 6x7), but I enjoy the slower pace.

do you think it is in a different game to the Leica S? [nt]

By: Baron - Mr Red : July 2nd, 2016-11:26

Leica S (Typ 007) vs. Hasselblad X1D-50c

By: cshimokita : July 2nd, 2016-14:11

The obvious differences.... L: USD 16,900 / H:USD 8,995 L: DSLR vs. H: Mirrorless L: 45x30mm 37.5 megapix vs. H: 43.8x32.9 50 megapix current lens lineup... L:10 available vs. H: 2 available (plus adapter options) The **rumored** Fuji medium format digita...

to my eye....

By: Baron - Mr Red : July 3rd, 2016-01:00

....H looks a great landscaper's tool.

Consider the Pentax 645z

By: cshimokita : July 3rd, 2016-05:47

On paper the 645z has the "same" sensor as the X1D for USD 6,997 (USD 2,000 less for the body)... worth a look. Note: all prices listed by me are list price at a major New York camera shop and is shown only as a comparison.

both.....

By: Baron - Mr Red : July 3rd, 2016-06:41

....are quite a step up for me. The H has a 14-stop dynamic range, which I think i would enjoy. I also like the fact that it is mirrorless.....its a camera that looks like it will be relatively easy to handle. Would love to play with one. Also.....H is a ...

I've recently returned from a dedicated landscape photography course

By: RJW : July 9th, 2016-03:00

... 5 nights and 4 days in Central Australia with a photographer for Australian Geographic. 4 days of getting up before 5 am to catch the right light. Cameras in use by participants included Leica S/SL, Pentax 645, Alpa and Phase One. This new Hasselblad ...

Love to hear more about your photography course

By: cshimokita : July 9th, 2016-05:43

and to see some of the photos... an impressive selection of camera equipment, not that equipment matters ; ) ; ) The X1D is scheduled for September 2016 delivery, and I hope to have a hands on in the upcoming weeks. BTW, was it the Pentax 645z (the digita...

I know...

By: RJW : July 9th, 2016-22:34

A Phase One. Who ever expects to see one of those in real life. I look forward to your review and to actually handling one. I'd like to know if my film Hasselblad 501 lenses will work on this. The Pentax was the digital 645 and it put out some amazing pho...

My understanding (not confirmed)

By: cshimokita : July 10th, 2016-15:04

is that H Series lenses might work on the X1D with an adapter (???). For me, editing photos (i.e. ranking or selecting which photos to process and which photos to file) tends to be an emotional activity... in the end to define and hone one's personal pref...