Hasselblad X1D II 50C Review

Specifications
Camera Type |
Medium Format Mirrorless Digital camera with Autofocus, Auto exposure, interchangeable lenses. |
Construction |
Machined aluminium. Tripod socket 1/4”. |
Sensor Type |
CMOS, 50 megapixels (8272 × 6200 pixels, 5.3 × 5.3 µm). |
Sensor Dimensions |
43.8 × 32.9 mm |
Image Size |
Stills: 3FR RAW capture 106 MB on average. JPEG: Up to 22 MB, TIFF 8 bit: 154 MB. Video: 2.7K (2720 x 1530) and HD (1920 x 1080), max 29:59 minutes/clip). |
File Format |
Hasselblad 3FR RAW, Full size JPEG. Video: H.264 Compressed (29.97 fps). 4:2:0 8 bit color. |
Shooting Mode |
Single shot stills, Video. Single and Continuous Drive, Self Timer, Interval Timer, Exposure Brack- eting and Focus Bracketing. |
Colour Definition |
16-bit; Dynamic range up to 14 stops. |
ISO Speed Range |
ISO Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600. |
Storage Options |
Dual UHS-II SD cards or tethered to Mac or PC. Max 1 TB. SD Cards can be used in Overflow or Backup mode (images only). Recommended cards are listed below. |
Colour Management |
Hasselblad Natural Colour Solution (HNCS) |
Storage Capacity |
A 64 GB card holds approximately 600 RAW or 6000 JPEG High Quality images on average. |
Capture Rate |
2.7 frames per second (RAW) |
User Interface |
Touch interface including swipe, scroll and pinch/spread to zoom. Camera grip with buttons and Scroll Wheels. Many camera functions and settings can be controlled from a tethered computer or iPad Pro/iPad Air (2019) over Wi-Fi or tethered. |
Display |
3.6-inch TFT type, 24-bit colour, 2.36-million-dot; Touch functionality: Full support |
Live View |
On camera and host computer with high frame rate. |
Viewfinder |
OLED, 3.69-million-dot Electronic Viewfinder (EVF). Viewing Area : 100%. Magnification: 0.87x |
Histogram Feedback |
Yes, in Browse Mode on rear display and in EVF. |
IR Filter |
Mounted in front of sensor. |
Acoustic Feedback |
Yes |
Software |
Phocus for Mac and Windows. Compatible with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom® and Adobe Camera Raw® |
Platform Support |
Macintosh: OS X version 10.12.2 or later. PC: XP/Vista/Windows 7 (32 and 64 bit)/ 8 / 10. |
iOS device Support |
iPad Pro or iPad Air (2019 or later) |
Host Connection Type |
USB 3.0 (5 Gbit/s) Type-C connector. |
Additional Connec- tions |
Audio In/Out. |
Operating Tempera- ture |
-10 to 45 ˚C. 14 to 113 ˚F. |
Wi-Fi & GPS |
802.11 b, g, n, a, ac (a and ac depending on region). GPS built-in. |
Lenses |
Hasselblad XCD lenses with built in electronically controlled shutter and aperture. Automatic or manual focusing with instant manual focus override. Lens shades can be mounted in reverse for transport. |
Shutter |
Electronically controlled lens shutter with speeds up to 1/2000 s. Flash sync at all speeds. Option- al electronic shutter |
Shutter Speed Range |
68 minutes to 1/2000 s with XCD Lenses. 1/800 s or 1/2000 s with HC/HCD Lenses. Electronic shutter 68 min to 1/10000 s. |
Flash Sync Speed |
Flash can be used at all shutter speeds. Mechanical shutter only. |
Flash Control |
TTL centre weighted system. Compatible with NikonTM System flashes. ISO range 100 to 6400. Flash output can be adjusted (-3 to +3 EV) for fill-in purposes independent of ambient light. Sync at all shutter speeds. Mechanical shutter only. |
Flash Compatibility |
In TTL-mode, the following Nikon Flash products can be used: SB-300, SB-500, SB-5000, SB-700, SB-900, SB-910. |
Focusing |
Automatic and manual focusing. Instant manual focus override. Automatic focusing using contrast detection. 100% zoom or Focus Peaking available in manual focus. Up to 117 selectable autofocus points. |
Exposure Metering |
Spot, centre weighted and centre spot. |
Power Supply |
Rechargeable Li-ion battery (7.27 VDC/3400 mAh). Compatible with the 3200 mAh battery. Can be charged in camera via USB or with optional external charger. |
Dimensions |
Complete camera with XCD 45P lens: 148 x 97 x 102 mm [W x H x D]. Camera Body only: 148 x 97 x 70 mm |
Weight |
1086 g (Complete camera with XCD 45P lens, Li-ion battery and card). |