Medium format advantages
http://static.hasselblad.com/2016/04/MF-advantages-v8_EN.pdf
A pity no sensor size standardizes on just one lens mount (aside from Olympus and Panasonic with m4/3).
Remember, it is capitalism, only profits matter, not common good.
Shooting experience at
https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/hasselblad-x1d-50c-pre-production-shooting-experience
One more review
Review
Portrait of typical owner
https://www.focus-numerique.com/hybride/tests/hasselblad-x1d-2546.html
First impressions at
Firmware update
Adds a visual overexposure warning, an overlay for the spot metering area, a grid overlay and a clickable White Balance icon in Video Live View and recording; and fixes few bugs.
http://www.hasselblad.com/support/manuals/medium-format-firmware
Hasselblad X1D Firmware Update 1.17.2
Firmware release 1.17.2 for the Hasselblad X1D-50c adds two important features that extend the shooting envelope of the camera: resizable autofocus points, and an electronic shutter function.
By popular demand, three sizes may now be selected offering 35, 63 or 117 points by holding down the AF/MF button and pressing the display [] button to cycle through them. The focus point may be reset to center easily by pressing the X button.
The electronic shutter allows for shutter speeds up to 1/10,000s and is silent, allowing use of the X1D-50c under conditions that require absolute discretion or completely zero vibration. It allows the production of images with extremely high quality in situations that might have previously been challenging – both when silence is needed such as during live performances, or when working handheld in extremely low light conditions. Furthermore, this opens up the possibility to produce adapters for an extended range of lenses beyond the already wide range of native Hasselblad XCD and HC offerings should you have an extremely specific requirement.
User Guide version 1.6 for X1D contains further information for these new functions.
Please note that the electronic shutter has some limitations due to the nature of the current generation of medium format sensors: rolling shutter effects may be present during camera or subject motion; sensor read time is 300ms. Furthermore, under phased light sources (fluorescent, LED) some striping may occur at higher shutter speeds as these sources are not truly continuous.
http://www.hasselblad.com/support/manuals/medium-format-firmware
Hasselblad field kit
Includes X1D-50c and 3 XCD lenses (30mm, 45mm and 90mm) in robust case and complete with dust blower, cleaning cloth and lens pen. Also included - 2 camera batteries, a shoulder and wrist strap and USB cable.
New price drop
The H6D-50c is the latest generation of our integrated digital medium format camera system and has been painstakingly redesigned from the ground up to incorporate the very latest technologies. The tried and tested 50MP sensor has been further developed with an increased ISO range and performance in data throughput. With close to 14 stops of dynamic range, subtle details are rendered beautifully in crisp, breathtaking detail.
The Hasselblad H6D-50c is available at €11 900 ($14,995 ).
Will change soon at https://www.amazon.com/Hasselblad-H6D-50c-Medium-Format-Camera/dp/B01F1AZPOE
X1D Firmware Update
- Touch-pad selection of AF point
- New setting: Live view in EVF only
- Custom buttons
- New setting: Max aperture (Lens bokeh)
- Create new folder
- Toggle overlay in Video Live View with display button
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