Pretty fair review. I have had an X1D II since release, and have shot the GFX 50R pretty extensively as well. I find that the ergonomics are a mixed bag- the touchscreen is great, but having a physical control point like a joystick would make positioning AF points easier in certain cases (e.g., when using a hand strap, my thumb can't really make it all the way across the screen, and I find it tricky to re-center the AF point). A new firmware (which I haven't yet installed) came out this week, and it seems to be stability-focused according to the release notes, which is great- I've had a number of lockups that have necessitated taking the battery out. Battery life on this camera isn't great, but with USB charging, I don't mind it as much. Still, for an upcoming workshop I'm attending, I think I'll need 3 batteries to feel comfortable. The EVF is outstanding- probably the best I've used. Autofocus really isn't great, even next to a GFX 50R. It totally falls apart in backlit scenes, and in low light (e.g., shooting in studio), it works best with the built-in AF illuminator activated. Lack of Capture One compatibility kind of blows- while Phocus has come a long way, there are so many great things about the broader Capture One ecosystem (presets, LUTs, plugins, etc.) at this point that it can't really compare. The lenses are crazy great- I got a great deal on the 90/3.2, and later bought an 80/1.9, and assumed that I would dump the 90mm at that point. Instead, I kept both, because the weight difference is quite substantial, and the 90mm is actually still really perfect as a walkaround short tele lens if you don't need the faster aperture. The 45mm is a featherweight and my choice for general walkaround/travel stuff- I have nothing at all negative to say about the optics. I also have the 30mm and 120mm Macro, and they're great, but I haven't used them as much yet. The Fuji lenses are pretty sweet too, though- especially the 110/2, which is right up there with the 80/1.9 in quality at half the price, and the 32-64mm zoom, which again undercuts Hasselblad's new normal zoom by half. Because of the focal plane shutter, of course, adapting lenses to the Fuji is a lot easier. All in all, it's a quirky beast, but I don't regret getting the Hasselblad. The leaf shutter remains the biggest selling point for me over the Fuji system.
I think I am in love with the look and feel of this camera. It packs a lot also and we are know that Hasselblad is on another level when it comes to sensors
I sold all my Fujifilm gear and bought the X1D II. The ergonomics, user interface and optics (i.e. colors) are so much better. This is a much lighter camera system (I have a bad back) that inspires me to go out and create.
Thanks for the vid/review -- as Nikon Shooter for over 45 years and the proud owner of all their latest products, my choice to buy the X1D-II and 5 lenses 3 weeks ago was in part to step away from what I know to a new way of shooting. The X1D-II requires you to take more time, to spend time composing the shot and lights and then taking only a few exposures. No more 14 fps/10 fps lighting AF for action and extraordinary low light capabilities. With the X1D-II one shoots primarily static subjects -- and you get fantastic 16-bit images. Yes the D850 is awesome for a DSLR, so is the Z7 -- but the images from X1D are just "smoother", colour rendering of the fff RAW files in Phocus is truly awesome. The X1D-II uses a very similar sensor to the H6D-50C -- same size and same quoted performance -- so it gives you in a relatively small body access to the full benefits of Medium Format Digital. Who is the camera for -- enthusiasts and pros wanting to get into MF without busting the bank -- the X1D-II is a lifestyle product. Given the quality of the output, of course it can be used by pros -- but a true pro (at least the ones I know) would ultimately go for the H6D-100c or Phase One. A true pro should be able to access and make full use of the H6D and the HC lenses. X1D plus lenses (excluding super teles) cost roughly double to three times the cost of my D850 plus lenses. But the X1D is 1/4 - 1/6th of the cost of H6D plus lenses - depending on the back. So as an entry level MF it has a role. That said you can pick up a H5D-50c and used HC lenses for about the same price as a new X1D-II and lenses.
It’s an amazing looking camera, but to lose a body part to buy it. Is bit of an overkill. If i would win the lottery than i would consider it^^. But then i would buy a Hass 500CM and the 907x. And mix them up.
Thanks, good video. Although Sony makes both this sensor and the sensor inside the GFX 50s, they are not the same sensor. They are calibrated and designed quite differently and the photos they produce dont look anything alike . The same way the Sony sensors that go in Nikon cameras dont produce the same images they do in Sony cameras. The Hasselblad is considerably better IMO and its only $700 more than the GFX 50s.
I use an H6d 100C for aerial helicopter work where I need to hit accurate focus. It's a nightmare (basically non existent autofocus), I manually focus instead which is tough when you're getting bounced around. The systems are awesome to use but I hope they step up their autofocus game just a little bit :)
Nice quick review - I have two - one for spare - 4 lenses and I shoot portraits and weddings - the issues you didn't mention. Flash compatibility - basically there is none. There is but is so highly convoluted and relies on some but not all Nikon flashguns to make it work. And yes I know Profoto make a flashgun but I tried it and it is far too big for real world use. I use Elinchrom ELB 1200's in my studio and on location and it sort of works but there should be a dedicated flash infrastructure in play for this other than Broncolor and there isn't ; so I have to guess first and then tweak from there. The Eli's work only really as a trigger which is fine for most and me but for some reason I just think its slightly snobbish of Hass to assume we can all afford Broncolor and a crew of eight to cart it all around and set it up and if we could we would be probably using an H6 or a Phase One anyway.. And then there is the rolling shutter effect on the electronic shutter. It's so awful it can't be used for anything which isn't dead or moving, although. HOWEVER all of the rest makes it all sooooo worthwhile - the colour rendition is off the charts - the sharpness at all apertures is unbelievable - the portability is beyond compare and of course you do get flash sync at ALL speeds so think of it as HSS built into the lens really - I was a Fuji lecturer and fanboy for years but the GFX is just too heavy and cumbersome and really is not all that good when a proper real world comparison is made - and yes I could afford the 100mpx version but that's even bigger and heavier. In the old days we would buy the cheapest camera we could set our eyes on and the most expensive lenses we could afford - and spend the rest of our beer money on film. Now we have to rethink that, especially as it seems there's a new camera arriving within our sphere every five minutes and all with seemingly overly complex backends in place (or not) to make it work. And the Fuji's are hopeless in LR. I am sticking with my system. I will be buying the new Hass 907X later in order to be able to truly re-create my MF waistelvel portraits as I once did - the two combined will be a very powerful system. I am running out of children to sell though.....
@@mattdayphoto the Fuji GA645pro and even the Mamiya's where so expensive back in the day and with inflation I am sure they would just have expensive. Great videos as always Matt, Also you need to try Polar Seltzer all the northeasters will know.
2:30 with only lens maximum aperture on mind, most Sigma art lenses will fully cover the sensors on both this Hasselblad as well as the Fuji GFX series. With those, you could go as far as to use Sigma's 105mm f/1.4 lens which is really just an exercise in hyperbole. Lol... Also, quite a few telephoto lenses in general will cover this sensor. I have a friend who uses an old Nikon 105mm f/2.5 with his original Hasselblad X1D and the colors+ gorgeous OOF areas that he gets out of camera are just to die for.
I think you are right when you say it's a studio and landscape camera, fashion photography could fit there too. I would love to shoot some landscapes with it, but in my country I think there are only like 2 medium format digital cameras hahaha
The GFX is better in a few key ways, but the leaf shutter is what made me get the Hasselblad. You just lose so much power with high speed sync that it doesn’t really compare. With the leaf shutter in the X1D II, I can use much smaller and lighter lighting gear in my location kit, and that’s worth it to me. A new firmware came out the other day (1.1.0), but after 3,500 photos with prior firmwares, I’ve seen about 3-4 lockups, and one image that was corrupt when written to both cards. Autofocus (especially on the 80/1.9) is a sad joke for a 2019 release. The touch UI is nice, but lack of physical control points makes it difficult to center the AF point, or to move it under certain circumstances (e.g., when using a hand strap on the grip). Battery life is only about 250 shots on a charge, but USB charging is quite nice (and only offered by by Fuji on the GFX 100 so far)
i think that all these cameras' biggest flaw is limited cloud storage options. The most reasonably priced option these days max out at 2 terabyte on iCloud. So buying one of these is like buying a very very expensive disposable camera.
Hi Matt thanks for an awesome review, you said you did a review for DB on the 500 series? I have a 553ELX and looking for a good/"cheap" DB, but i couldn't find your video. Can you link into it?
How does this compare to the GFX100 or 100S? Would you recommend going for it if you're an architecture/landscape photographer or waiting for the next release (presumably X2D)?
I wonder what you think about using that combination in low light conditions, like northern lights.. I know I can use manual focus, but how do you think the autofocus will be. I guess I will use the autofocus most. any idea? thanks for a good review anyway,
I want to purchase this camera so bad. But I'm just having a hard time understanding what makes it unique and who is it for. Obviously the craftsmanship and the aesthetics are superior to other brands. I just feel it's missing a few things that are considered standard in the tech / spec side of things. I don't expect it to be hybrid camera. But if I have to carry another camera around to shoot basic video after spending $9,000, the jokes on me. I love the heritage, history and the standard of excellence of Hasselblad. Hopefully the release Hasselblad RAW to X1D II.
Hi I was wondering how this camera Hasselblad X1D II 50C performs in very low light, for example , how it performs in galaxy shooting , stars shooting precisely shooting night landscapes? Could you please elaborate if you have any experience in it. Thank you .
The camera felt so slow to fire when I tried it out. Not sure if you had this, it just seemed like a half second behind and didn't seem as tactile like a camera should be.
Hey Matt, interesting to hear what you think to the camera. I’ve had my eye on a digi blad for a while but not sure if it’s actually going to make all the difference to me. Still would be nice to have though. Would you be able to share any of your photos from the few days of shooting.. would be interesting to see the ‘real world’ images that it’s capable of.
My question is since the sensor is just slightly bigger than FF, does it actually worth it? As in can you tell the difference in the real world? The difference is less than APS-C to FF, just curious.
I have always found MF photography to be puzzling, in that many FF sensors appear to be able to achieve a similar image quality when paired with faster lenses.
If you want to switch to MF and can afford that camera, who will have a price drop like a ski ramp like its predecessor , buy in a second hand real MF Digital Hasselblad. Proven quality, great lenses, swappable digi backs , the works !
I have the X-Pan adapter for thr X1D, image sharpness is not great because these lenses are designed for film and not for a digital sensor. X-Pan 45mm and 90mm are definitely not good at the borders, only the very expensive aspherical 30mm is OK but not superlative as XCD lenses
Some older MF lenses can work great but you have to validate each lens, for example my old Mamiya Sekor c 80mm Macro works really great, but don't forget that with lenses without leaf shutter you get a massive rolling shutter effect, that means subject and camera have not to move at all during 1/30s
@@jean-claudemuller3199 yes true. do you have samples online in the Xpan aspect ratio (with whatever lens) just to see what it is like? I have a hard time scanning the negatives of the Xpan and look for alternatives
Martijn Baudoin , sorry my images or not online. Using X-Pan aspect ratio in the X1D is just a cropping of the normal image, that takes place when opening the file in the Phocus software. The entire sensor image remains present in the file and you are able to correct your crop framing in Phocus or even change the aspect ratio. I often use the X-Pan ratio and 1:1 ratio with the Nikkor fish eye zoom, that can be set to give a 180 degrees full frame square format. I never use the upper ISO/WB button of the X1D (I use the touchscreen) and I have assigned this button to crop formats setting. So I have just to push this button when framing to scroll through the different X1D formats.
When you are comparing to Fuji build quality, are you referring to the XT3? That camera is made in China to be able to compete in that price range. Fuji Medium Format cameras are made in Japan if I remember correctly. I would not be so sure there is a real difference in build quality when made in Japan as Fuji was manufacturing lenses for Hasselblad until very recently.
Nico Cazals all Fuji cameras fall apart easily. I like them but I’m on a few Fuji X groups and there’s always people complaining about the craziest things with build quality. Also he mentioned the GFX so no he didn’t mean the X-T3
I dunno it's cool but digital photography is just kinda boring for me. Boy that lens though! Wish Hassy would rock a new film back to work with modern lenses because whoa.
Hey Matt, I really like all the videos arround analog sruff!This and the last one is nothing I‘m interessted in. There are so (to) many homeshopping like channel arround testing new gear, please don’t go this route..... just a feedback
Love it! ❤️ In this year the 100th anniversary of Chinese Communist Party #CCP, stoked to know Hasselblad is now owned by DJI of China 🇨🇳 #MadeInChina2025 #BeltAndRoad #BeijingOlympics2022 #OccupyMars2024
It’s a luxury item period hands down. I don’t see in what world it’s ok to say “yeah I can justify this $10K body and lens because I ‘make money from photography’” but hey that’s just me. It’s a rich person’s camera, bottom line.
Yeah it's a luxury item, if you're a pro photographer you're probably better off with a Sony, Nikon or Canon high resolution full frame sensor (budget under 10k). Maybe a Fuji gfx 100 for higher budget and hasselblad 100c for really high budget photographers.
Blad must be taking the p1$$. without seeing the results in person I would have to say that it’s over priced. Seeing as most of today’s cameras are about software
Why all the reviews start with such bull shit topics as ergonomics, looks, color and weight? Who the hell cares? All I need from my fucking camera is PERFORMANCE! Everything else is just marketing... Great performance (if it is the case here) + shutter leaf lenses is a win-win situation for me. Definitely moving from full frame to a medium format ASAP and this camera is already on my list.
KO Bossy ... actually definition of rip off can mean either a fraud or swindle, especially something that is grossly overpriced and an inferior imitation of something In the case of the X1D Mark II neither definition hold true.... the build quality of the X1D body and lenses is easily twice as good as either of the 50mpix GFXs.... and I already established Fujifilm is the poor imitator when it comes to using this sensor ....
You're reparative with a lot of your points,sometimes 3-4 times in a row. Just remove it in post, because when you do it, it seems like your really trying to press that point. And it's a little annoying. Other than that enjoyable. Thanks.
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I will send Zevia a handwritten letter and deliver it to them by Pigeon for you Matt
Willem Verbeeck You, my good man, are doing the right thing.
Pretty fair review. I have had an X1D II since release, and have shot the GFX 50R pretty extensively as well. I find that the ergonomics are a mixed bag- the touchscreen is great, but having a physical control point like a joystick would make positioning AF points easier in certain cases (e.g., when using a hand strap, my thumb can't really make it all the way across the screen, and I find it tricky to re-center the AF point). A new firmware (which I haven't yet installed) came out this week, and it seems to be stability-focused according to the release notes, which is great- I've had a number of lockups that have necessitated taking the battery out. Battery life on this camera isn't great, but with USB charging, I don't mind it as much. Still, for an upcoming workshop I'm attending, I think I'll need 3 batteries to feel comfortable.
The EVF is outstanding- probably the best I've used. Autofocus really isn't great, even next to a GFX 50R. It totally falls apart in backlit scenes, and in low light (e.g., shooting in studio), it works best with the built-in AF illuminator activated. Lack of Capture One compatibility kind of blows- while Phocus has come a long way, there are so many great things about the broader Capture One ecosystem (presets, LUTs, plugins, etc.) at this point that it can't really compare.
The lenses are crazy great- I got a great deal on the 90/3.2, and later bought an 80/1.9, and assumed that I would dump the 90mm at that point. Instead, I kept both, because the weight difference is quite substantial, and the 90mm is actually still really perfect as a walkaround short tele lens if you don't need the faster aperture. The 45mm is a featherweight and my choice for general walkaround/travel stuff- I have nothing at all negative to say about the optics. I also have the 30mm and 120mm Macro, and they're great, but I haven't used them as much yet. The Fuji lenses are pretty sweet too, though- especially the 110/2, which is right up there with the 80/1.9 in quality at half the price, and the 32-64mm zoom, which again undercuts Hasselblad's new normal zoom by half. Because of the focal plane shutter, of course, adapting lenses to the Fuji is a lot easier.
All in all, it's a quirky beast, but I don't regret getting the Hasselblad. The leaf shutter remains the biggest selling point for me over the Fuji system.
I think I am in love with the look and feel of this camera. It packs a lot also and we are know that Hasselblad is on another level when it comes to sensors
I sold all my Fujifilm gear and bought the X1D II. The ergonomics, user interface and optics (i.e. colors) are so much better. This is a much lighter camera system (I have a bad back) that inspires me to go out and create.
so sorry for you
If there was one camera I'd love to own it's the X1D ii, great to have your insight on it now.
Thanks for the vid/review -- as Nikon Shooter for over 45 years and the proud owner of all their latest products, my choice to buy the X1D-II and 5 lenses 3 weeks ago was in part to step away from what I know to a new way of shooting. The X1D-II requires you to take more time, to spend time composing the shot and lights and then taking only a few exposures. No more 14 fps/10 fps lighting AF for action and extraordinary low light capabilities. With the X1D-II one shoots primarily static subjects -- and you get fantastic 16-bit images. Yes the D850 is awesome for a DSLR, so is the Z7 -- but the images from X1D are just "smoother", colour rendering of the fff RAW files in Phocus is truly awesome.
The X1D-II uses a very similar sensor to the H6D-50C -- same size and same quoted performance -- so it gives you in a relatively small body access to the full benefits of Medium Format Digital.
Who is the camera for -- enthusiasts and pros wanting to get into MF without busting the bank -- the X1D-II is a lifestyle product. Given the quality of the output, of course it can be used by pros -- but a true pro (at least the ones I know) would ultimately go for the H6D-100c or Phase One. A true pro should be able to access and make full use of the H6D and the HC lenses.
X1D plus lenses (excluding super teles) cost roughly double to three times the cost of my D850 plus lenses. But the X1D is 1/4 - 1/6th of the cost of H6D plus lenses - depending on the back. So as an entry level MF it has a role. That said you can pick up a H5D-50c and used HC lenses for about the same price as a new X1D-II and lenses.
i don't think that CMOS supports real 16 bits of color. only 14 bits color with some kind of algorithm to making you feels like 16 bit
Nice that you have a kind of non-biased opinion on the Hasselblad.
It’s an amazing looking camera, but to lose a body part to buy it. Is bit of an overkill. If i would win the lottery than i would consider it^^. But then i would buy a Hass 500CM and the 907x. And mix them up.
Kristof Blockx I really enjoyed the CFV digital back I reviewed a few years ago. It’s definitely a good mix of the feeling between film and digital.
This camera is like the Bugatti of cameras, it doesn’t have a lot of buttons and dials it’s simplistic timeless, and classy 👌
Thanks, good video. Although Sony makes both this sensor and the sensor inside the GFX 50s, they are not the same sensor. They are calibrated and designed quite differently and the photos they produce dont look anything alike . The same way the Sony sensors that go in Nikon cameras dont produce the same images they do in Sony cameras. The Hasselblad is considerably better IMO and its only $700 more than the GFX 50s.
I use an H6d 100C for aerial helicopter work where I need to hit accurate focus. It's a nightmare (basically non existent autofocus), I manually focus instead which is tough when you're getting bounced around. The systems are awesome to use but I hope they step up their autofocus game just a little bit :)
I'm waiting for the new CFVII 50C digital back for my SWC/503CX. Rumors have it as a late Dec release date.
Dashan Sheying Very curious to try that one out too! We’ll see if the offer comes up. If so, I’ll be sure to try it out for a review!
@@mattdayphoto Plan to seel my XT2 and 9-10 Fuji XC lenses then I'm 100% Hasselblad for film and digital which keeps it simple.
You got to play with it. That is awesome. Very respectful, open and honest review. This was so authentic. Great stuff.
Nice quick review - I have two - one for spare - 4 lenses and I shoot portraits and weddings - the issues you didn't mention. Flash compatibility - basically there is none. There is but is so highly convoluted and relies on some but not all Nikon flashguns to make it work. And yes I know Profoto make a flashgun but I tried it and it is far too big for real world use. I use Elinchrom ELB 1200's in my studio and on location and it sort of works but there should be a dedicated flash infrastructure in play for this other than Broncolor and there isn't ; so I have to guess first and then tweak from there. The Eli's work only really as a trigger which is fine for most and me but for some reason I just think its slightly snobbish of Hass to assume we can all afford Broncolor and a crew of eight to cart it all around and set it up and if we could we would be probably using an H6 or a Phase One anyway.. And then there is the rolling shutter effect on the electronic shutter. It's so awful it can't be used for anything which isn't dead or moving, although. HOWEVER all of the rest makes it all sooooo worthwhile - the colour rendition is off the charts - the sharpness at all apertures is unbelievable - the portability is beyond compare and of course you do get flash sync at ALL speeds so think of it as HSS built into the lens really - I was a Fuji lecturer and fanboy for years but the GFX is just too heavy and cumbersome and really is not all that good when a proper real world comparison is made - and yes I could afford the 100mpx version but that's even bigger and heavier. In the old days we would buy the cheapest camera we could set our eyes on and the most expensive lenses we could afford - and spend the rest of our beer money on film. Now we have to rethink that, especially as it seems there's a new camera arriving within our sphere every five minutes and all with seemingly overly complex backends in place (or not) to make it work. And the Fuji's are hopeless in LR. I am sticking with my system. I will be buying the new Hass 907X later in order to be able to truly re-create my MF waistelvel portraits as I once did - the two combined will be a very powerful system. I am running out of children to sell though.....
I really hope they let you try the new 907X as well. You are the person I think of when I saw that camera!
It's an absolute beauty! A museum piece. Could well be conceived by Jonathan Ive or David Lewis.
Damn, I thought you were cracking one open for the boys.
I tried the first version and im glad it has improved.
How did you process the raw files? Lightroom or other software? Also curious to know if you tested Phocus Mobile 2?
Thank you!
the rich mans travel medium format camera. Just like all the medium format point and shoots from the 90's.
Joseph Saunders That’s a good comparison!
@@mattdayphoto the Fuji GA645pro and even the Mamiya's where so expensive back in the day and with inflation I am sure they would just have expensive. Great videos as always Matt, Also you need to try Polar Seltzer all the northeasters will know.
I miss the mamiya 7II.
2:30 with only lens maximum aperture on mind, most Sigma art lenses will fully cover the sensors on both this Hasselblad as well as the Fuji GFX series. With those, you could go as far as to use Sigma's 105mm f/1.4 lens which is really just an exercise in hyperbole. Lol...
Also, quite a few telephoto lenses in general will cover this sensor. I have a friend who uses an old Nikon 105mm f/2.5 with his original Hasselblad X1D and the colors+ gorgeous OOF areas that he gets out of camera are just to die for.
Honestly, one of the best review I’ve ever seen.
Nice review. Hasselblad are the best to know what to do with this sensor better than Fuji.
I think you are right when you say it's a studio and landscape camera, fashion photography could fit there too. I would love to shoot some landscapes with it, but in my country I think there are only like 2 medium format digital cameras hahaha
** they seemed to do fine in the pre-AF days
The GFX is better in a few key ways, but the leaf shutter is what made me get the Hasselblad. You just lose so much power with high speed sync that it doesn’t really compare. With the leaf shutter in the X1D II, I can use much smaller and lighter lighting gear in my location kit, and that’s worth it to me.
A new firmware came out the other day (1.1.0), but after 3,500 photos with prior firmwares, I’ve seen about 3-4 lockups, and one image that was corrupt when written to both cards. Autofocus (especially on the 80/1.9) is a sad joke for a 2019 release. The touch UI is nice, but lack of physical control points makes it difficult to center the AF point, or to move it under certain circumstances (e.g., when using a hand strap on the grip). Battery life is only about 250 shots on a charge, but USB charging is quite nice (and only offered by by Fuji on the GFX 100 so far)
hi Matt, i believe the company is going to continue with this line. do you think they will release another X camera soon? i am new to it. thank you.
i think that all these cameras' biggest flaw is limited cloud storage options. The most reasonably priced option these days max out at 2 terabyte on iCloud. So buying one of these is like buying a very very expensive disposable camera.
FINALLY throwing around that weight to put the pressure on Zevia, I'm here in support of that 10/10
Hi Matt thanks for an awesome review, you said you did a review for DB on the 500 series? I have a 553ELX and looking for a good/"cheap" DB, but i couldn't find your video. Can you link into it?
How does this compare to the GFX100 or 100S? Would you recommend going for it if you're an architecture/landscape photographer or waiting for the next release (presumably X2D)?
I own a GFX50R and I really would like to swap my complete GFX system for this one.
@** mr. Fuji again :) hello!
@** If you have both you must have other priorities than I do.
I wonder what you think about using that combination in low light conditions, like northern lights.. I know I can use manual focus, but how do you think the autofocus will be. I guess I will use the autofocus most. any idea? thanks for a good review anyway,
May I ask something? Are the photos modified anyway that you introduced in this video? They were really amazing !! :)
I want to purchase this camera so bad. But I'm just having a hard time understanding what makes it unique and who is it for. Obviously the craftsmanship and the aesthetics are superior to other brands. I just feel it's missing a few things that are considered standard in the tech / spec side of things.
I don't expect it to be hybrid camera. But if I have to carry another camera around to shoot basic video after spending $9,000, the jokes on me. I love the heritage, history and the standard of excellence of Hasselblad.
Hopefully the release Hasselblad RAW to X1D II.
Very fine review, thank you!
Hi
I was wondering how this camera Hasselblad X1D II 50C performs in very low light, for example , how it performs in galaxy shooting , stars shooting precisely shooting night landscapes?
Could you please elaborate if you have any experience in it.
Thank you .
It used a CMOS has 10-year of history you will see fantastic colorful noise in the low light situation
The camera felt so slow to fire when I tried it out. Not sure if you had this, it just seemed like a half second behind and didn't seem as tactile like a camera should be.
Hey Matt, interesting to hear what you think to the camera. I’ve had my eye on a digi blad for a while but not sure if it’s actually going to make all the difference to me. Still would be nice to have though. Would you be able to share any of your photos from the few days of shooting.. would be interesting to see the ‘real world’ images that it’s capable of.
My question is since the sensor is just slightly bigger than FF, does it actually worth it? As in can you tell the difference in the real world?
The difference is less than APS-C to FF, just curious.
I don't think this camera is even for people who make money from photography. Nice to see what blad is doing these days though. Thanks for the review.
Did anyone end up winning the 7 Artisans 50mm f1.1? Also great video btw. Hasselblad make some sexy gear.
Temping camera for me especially with the new price with 45mm lens for 4100.
thans for sharing~
I have always found MF photography to be puzzling, in that many FF sensors appear to be able to achieve a similar image quality when paired with faster lenses.
SmalltimR modern FF sensors are definitely getting closer and closer at a much faster rate these days.
You’ll see the difference if you use them yourself for an extended time shooting what you usually shoot
If you want to switch to MF and can afford that camera, who will have a price drop like a ski ramp like its predecessor , buy in a second hand real MF Digital Hasselblad.
Proven quality, great lenses, swappable digi backs , the works !
Some of the older digital backs has some of the biggest sensors too!
Great real world review
Great review 👊
YES.
is the Fuji 50R faster?
Im new to cameras. Why is there round warping on the corners of the blurred background?
Ellis Back it’s just one of the characteristics of the lens. Some has it some don’t. Some people like that look.
Sick! looks so beautiful
Nice review. Great shots of your son! Absolutely beautiful colours! The price though....man....) You can buy a car for 10 tha
Buggiest camera you can see on this planet but it is beautiful
Nothing beats the joy of an old film Hassel......
Thanks dude, you just saved me many $$ going to stick with leica and Nikon.
Try it with the xpan adapter, would love to hear how that combo works :-D
I have the X-Pan adapter for thr X1D, image sharpness is not great because these lenses are designed for film and not for a digital sensor. X-Pan 45mm and 90mm are definitely not good at the borders, only the very expensive aspherical 30mm is OK but not superlative as XCD lenses
@@jean-claudemuller3199 ok, away goes that bubble. haha thank you, now i don't have to save up anymore.
Some older MF lenses can work great but you have to validate each lens, for example my old Mamiya Sekor c 80mm Macro works really great, but don't forget that with lenses without leaf shutter you get a massive rolling shutter effect, that means subject and camera have not to move at all during 1/30s
@@jean-claudemuller3199 yes true. do you have samples online in the Xpan aspect ratio (with whatever lens) just to see what it is like? I have a hard time scanning the negatives of the Xpan and look for alternatives
Martijn Baudoin , sorry my images or not online. Using X-Pan aspect ratio in the X1D is just a cropping of the normal image, that takes place when opening the file in the Phocus software. The entire sensor image remains present in the file and you are able to correct your crop framing in Phocus or even change the aspect ratio.
I often use the X-Pan ratio and 1:1 ratio with the Nikkor fish eye zoom, that can be set to give a 180 degrees full frame square format.
I never use the upper ISO/WB button of the X1D (I use the touchscreen) and I have assigned this button to crop formats setting. So I have just to push this button when framing to scroll through the different X1D formats.
10 grand would buy a mountain of film
did the autofocus improve over the intervening years?
It's been a while since I clicked a thumbnail as fast as I just did.
I know this was a camera review.....but I'm interested in where you got that mickey mouse shirt for your son? That shirt is dope!
When you are comparing to Fuji build quality, are you referring to the XT3? That camera is made in China to be able to compete in that price range. Fuji Medium Format cameras are made in Japan if I remember correctly. I would not be so sure there is a real difference in build quality when made in Japan as Fuji was manufacturing lenses for Hasselblad until very recently.
Nico Cazals all Fuji cameras fall apart easily. I like them but I’m on a few Fuji X groups and there’s always people complaining about the craziest things with build quality. Also he mentioned the GFX so no he didn’t mean the X-T3
alvareo92 at that time he did not see a GFX i believe hence my assumption his comment was based on the Made in China X-T3
Why do Hassleblads cost a down payment for a house?
Because the person who designed it, and the person who hand builds it, both drive shiny new Volvos.
Can you use older hasselblad lenses with it? Or other medium format leaf shutter lenses?
Yep, HC / HCD lenses can be used with leaf shutter, V-system and XPan lenses can be used with the camera's electronic shutter.
Alberto Genato I believe you can with adapters!
@@danwang6500 What about Mamiya 7 or 6 lenses?
@@amg231 Not that I know of, there are third party adapters for Mamiya 645 + electronic shutter.
@** Actually I use it with pentax and hasselblad v lenses. It works great!
I dunno it's cool but digital photography is just kinda boring for me. Boy that lens though! Wish Hassy would rock a new film back to work with modern lenses because whoa.
Hey Matt, I really like all the videos arround analog sruff!This and the last one is nothing I‘m interessted in. There are so (to) many homeshopping like channel arround testing new gear, please don’t go this route..... just a feedback
If you pressed the button when the subject was not in focus then that’s a Photographer mistake not gear.
10k and it can't autofocus properly... I'm confused
Love it! ❤️
In this year the 100th anniversary of Chinese Communist Party #CCP, stoked to know Hasselblad is now owned by DJI of China 🇨🇳 #MadeInChina2025 #BeltAndRoad #BeijingOlympics2022 #OccupyMars2024
Compared to the 50r
Matt Day will you marry me?
It’s a luxury item period hands down. I don’t see in what world it’s ok to say “yeah I can justify this $10K body and lens because I ‘make money from photography’” but hey that’s just me. It’s a rich person’s camera, bottom line.
Andy Pham The same way people justify buying brand new luxury cars. That ain’t me, but hey, I say do what makes ya happy. 👍🏻
Yeah it's a luxury item, if you're a pro photographer you're probably better off with a Sony, Nikon or Canon high resolution full frame sensor (budget under 10k). Maybe a Fuji gfx 100 for higher budget and hasselblad 100c for really high budget photographers.
Still cheaper than a Leica M10
If you say the price fast enough you'll find it's cheaper than you think .... 🤣🤣
When you one hand it 😬😲
I hope it comes with insurance
Double ad feature
Huh?
waynedobie Oh wait, the Zevia thing? I wish it was an ad! Zevia can sponsor me all day long if they want.
You lost me at the price.
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I rather go and get a Ducati
save yourself some money by getting the a7riii
Those images still look digital although Hasselblad. Film looks way better to me.
Blad must be taking the p1$$. without seeing the results in person I would have to say that it’s over priced. Seeing as most of today’s cameras are about software
Why all the reviews start with such bull shit topics as ergonomics, looks, color and weight? Who the hell cares? All I need from my fucking camera is PERFORMANCE! Everything else is just marketing... Great performance (if it is the case here) + shutter leaf lenses is a win-win situation for me. Definitely moving from full frame to a medium format ASAP and this camera is already on my list.
Rip off with bad performance. Buy the GFX 50R and a Fuji lens.
KO Bossy ripoff??? The X1D came out 12 months before the Fujifilm GFX 50s...so who ripped who off??
Silvestro Crino a rip off is a bad money deal.
KO Bossy ... actually definition of rip off can mean either
a fraud or swindle, especially something that is grossly overpriced
and
an inferior imitation of something
In the case of the X1D Mark II neither definition hold true.... the build quality of the X1D body and lenses is easily twice as good as either of the 50mpix GFXs.... and I already established Fujifilm is the poor imitator when it comes to using this sensor ....
Silvestro Crino it's a rip off.
As he mentions the build quality is way better on the Hasselblad, that’s where your money is going. Not a ripoff
You're reparative with a lot of your points,sometimes 3-4 times in a row. Just remove it in post, because when you do it, it seems like your really trying to press that point. And it's a little annoying. Other than that enjoyable. Thanks.