@MaG007, you’re welcome! Thanks for watching and joining the journey! I’ll be talking more about film photography. Right now I’m in making a few videos (1 out of 4 made) on a rare film camera, the Hasselblad 205FCC. I’m making the second video this week and should complete by the end of this week around New Years. In the next video, I’ll touch on some aspects similar to this video. More soon!
This is a great suggestion Gilles! Thank you. It also would be fun to see how well the optical viewfinder works for far away subjects (examples: landscapes or architecture).
Tariq, Nice video, Thankyou Question, What is the lens focal length? 45 mm(XCD ?./45P lens) In general what lens you recommend for portraits ? Please reply
Stellas, Thanks! To your questions, I’ll refer to lens focal length as “equivalent focal length” which references old school 35mm photography. While the focal length of the XCD 3.5/45 and XCD 4/45P are 45 degrees and 46 degrees respectively, their equivalent focal length are 35mm and 36mm. This still looks “normal” to the idea but the look through these lens is an angle of view of around 52 and 50 degrees to the human eye which feels slightly wide. I’m getting these specification numbers from the Hasselblad website “Hasselblad Lens Booklet (EN)”. For reference, a normal 35mm film camera using a 50mm lens would have a “normal” human eye perspective and considered the most common lens to use for general photography, the lens most students and general use, or first lens (or only lens) people have, even if they are not photographers. In the XCD system the lens that would have this “normal” human eye perspective would be the XCD 2.8/65. I have not used this lens but from looking at pictures from it, it has a normal angle of view feel and feels natural. Getting to your second question of in general what lens would I recommend for portraits. First, I have not used either of the next to lenses I mention below but reviewing them here’s my answer. The lens I would recommend would be the XCD 1,9/80 which has an equivalent focal length view of 63mm (what would be a 63mm angle of view from a 35mm 24x36 frame). This is a 31 degree horizontal angle of view. All the numbers out of the way, this 63mm equivalent is a really nice, general angle of view for portraits that feels “closer” to a subject, like a human face and upper body, than a normal 50mm. This is a gentle closeness to put it in emotional terms without feeling too close. It is the fastest lens which is amazing (equivalent to a 1.5/f per the lens guide). When I reviewed many portraits from several photographers at events, (using multiple cameras and lens, many were zooms), I saw the 61-63mm perspective in many pictures, and there photographers were shooting from their skill and instinct developed over decades. The second lens I would consider from a visual perspective in this system would be the XCD 2,5/90V. Numbers are focal length equivalent of 71 degrees, and an angle of view of 27 degrees horizontal. The 2.5 is still very big in terms of letting light in and reducing the depth of field to a small amount (focusing on eye of a person while depth falls off to other parts of the face), and so that is still good in this lens capability. It also has a fast shutter speed of 1/4000th. That’s probably not needed but in some fast speed portraits (subject jumping or spinning like a ballet dancer) this could be beneficial. Why use this lens instead of the XCD 1,9/80mm lens? If the “look” of your subjects needs to be more “intimate” or closer, then this lens’s 71mm equivalent and 27 degree angle of view will clearly do that. Portraits from this numbers will look more like portraits from a professional photographer, close, determined. Could they look too close and intimate? Well, if that is what you are doing and expecting, then that’s fine. This lens could not be mistaken as someone getting lucky taking a picture. Seeing portraits from this lens the viewer (even or especially if they are not photographers) will feel you meant to take a portrait of the subject. Even if the image is out of focus, nobody will doubt someone meant to take a portrait. This lens should not be confused with the other XCD 3,5/90. The difference in 2,5 and 3.5 would be noticeable and I would prefer the XCD 2,5/90V. Having said all of that and still not having used either of these lenses, my general recommendation for portraits would be the XCD 1,9/80 first, and the XCD 2,5/90 second for general portraits. If you know your style or the look you prefer is a gentle, general portrait look the 80mm lens I think would be better. If you have a close intimate look and that look will not be confused for a normal perspective, then the XCD 2,5/90V would be the lens to consider. I would love to shoot with these lenses. Good luck in your choice. Thanks for asking for my perspective for portraits. Please let me know which lens you choose. Best, Tariq
You’re welcome, Ahmad Vlogs! Thanks for the comment. Yes, I recommend the 907x. For quality and color in images it is very good. All of the still images in this video are unedited and shot in Hasselblad’s RAW. With the correct metering and enough light, the colors look true to life.
Thanks Abdul! I agree the colors are amazing and look very natural and real. On the foundation of correct metering, it was the natural colors - unedited - that I wanted to see from the Hasselblad 907x and CFV II 50C digital back. Not just in video but in person remembering the colors of each natural fruit in the picture, the color looks true. I did not get any other lenses apart from the 45P. The 45P is delivering more than I anticipated for a basic lens. It’s a good start for a lens choice. Thanks for sharing your perspective on the colors. Completely agree!
@@TariqsRock am just waiting for my kit to arrive.. same as yours too.. But am just torn between 30mm or 80mm as both have thier character of using them especially with 907x. I loved the real colors of the fr4uits, made me feel watching them as they were. Keep up with such work please. And that barn, WOW WOW WOW
I wish you all the joy when your kit arrives. It’s great to hear it’s on its way. Both the 30mm and 80mm look like good lenses. The 45P is very enjoyable. Looking through the OVF for distant subject is nice. After having your kit for awhile I think you’ll get a better idea of which lens you’d like next. See what photography you gravitate too. Enjoy the adventure! On the fruits I also love the real colors. Real. REAL. R.E.A.L. I thought many people would relate easily to the fruits and could judge for themselves on the colors. I just had to get the metering right. I’m enjoying the process and sharing it. I wasn’t planning on taking a picture of the barn but brought the 907x with me, so I wouldn’t regret not having it. When I was going to put the video camera away, the ladybug slowed me down. It was a quick picture of the same barn I was standing in front of most of the video, except using the Hasselblad 907X to create an image of it. I’m thankful to that ladybug for helping me see what was possible. The long exposure at 3.2 seconds was fine, no mirror to shake, no reciprocity color fade. I think you’ll love the colors more when you start seeing your pictures! Thanks again for sharing the excitement!
Thank you for all the videos so far :)
Thank you for attention to detail
Kept the video coming !!!! I love seeing the 907
You’re welcome! Thanks for the comment Sal. I like the 907X and sharing the experience. It’s a small and very enjoyable camera.
I agree so much with you. Having fun is my primary goal.
Thanks Gillies Quenneville! I’m glad to hear you’re having fun and keeping fun in your photography!
Great video and good demo!!!
Thank you Luis Liu! I’m glad you like it.
Great video! Thanks for your effort :)
Would love to hear you talk about analogue photography!
@MaG007, you’re welcome! Thanks for watching and joining the journey! I’ll be talking more about film photography. Right now I’m in making a few videos (1 out of 4 made) on a rare film camera, the Hasselblad 205FCC. I’m making the second video this week and should complete by the end of this week around New Years. In the next video, I’ll touch on some aspects similar to this video. More soon!
Why dont you produce a video how you use the focus bracketing in landscape included in the Hasselblad camera. !
This is a great suggestion Gilles! Thank you. It also would be fun to see how well the optical viewfinder works for far away subjects (examples: landscapes or architecture).
@@TariqsRock Let me know when done Tariqs. In landscape i am not sure this bracketing feature is perfect with the 45P lens.
Tariq,
Nice video, Thankyou
Question,
What is the lens focal length? 45 mm(XCD ?./45P lens)
In general what lens you recommend for portraits ?
Please reply
Stellas,
Thanks!
To your questions, I’ll refer to lens focal length as “equivalent focal length” which references old school 35mm photography. While the focal length of the XCD 3.5/45 and XCD 4/45P are 45 degrees and 46 degrees respectively, their equivalent focal length are 35mm and 36mm. This still looks “normal” to the idea but the look through these lens is an angle of view of around 52 and 50 degrees to the human eye which feels slightly wide. I’m getting these specification numbers from the Hasselblad website “Hasselblad Lens Booklet (EN)”.
For reference, a normal 35mm film camera using a 50mm lens would have a “normal” human eye perspective and considered the most common lens to use for general photography, the lens most students and general use, or first lens (or only lens) people have, even if they are not photographers. In the XCD system the lens that would have this “normal” human eye perspective would be the XCD 2.8/65. I have not used this lens but from looking at pictures from it, it has a normal angle of view feel and feels natural.
Getting to your second question of in general what lens would I recommend for portraits. First, I have not used either of the next to lenses I mention below but reviewing them here’s my answer.
The lens I would recommend would be the XCD 1,9/80 which has an equivalent focal length view of 63mm (what would be a 63mm angle of view from a 35mm 24x36 frame). This is a 31 degree horizontal angle of view. All the numbers out of the way, this 63mm equivalent is a really nice, general angle of view for portraits that feels “closer” to a subject, like a human face and upper body, than a normal 50mm. This is a gentle closeness to put it in emotional terms without feeling too close. It is the fastest lens which is amazing (equivalent to a 1.5/f per the lens guide). When I reviewed many portraits from several photographers at events, (using multiple cameras and lens, many were zooms), I saw the 61-63mm perspective in many pictures, and there photographers were shooting from their skill and instinct developed over decades.
The second lens I would consider from a visual perspective in this system would be the XCD 2,5/90V. Numbers are focal length equivalent of 71 degrees, and an angle of view of 27 degrees horizontal. The 2.5 is still very big in terms of letting light in and reducing the depth of field to a small amount (focusing on eye of a person while depth falls off to other parts of the face), and so that is still good in this lens capability. It also has a fast shutter speed of 1/4000th. That’s probably not needed but in some fast speed portraits (subject jumping or spinning like a ballet dancer) this could be beneficial. Why use this lens instead of the XCD 1,9/80mm lens? If the “look” of your subjects needs to be more “intimate” or closer, then this lens’s 71mm equivalent and 27 degree angle of view will clearly do that. Portraits from this numbers will look more like portraits from a professional photographer, close, determined. Could they look too close and intimate? Well, if that is what you are doing and expecting, then that’s fine. This lens could not be mistaken as someone getting lucky taking a picture. Seeing portraits from this lens the viewer (even or especially if they are not photographers) will feel you meant to take a portrait of the subject. Even if the image is out of focus, nobody will doubt someone meant to take a portrait. This lens should not be confused with the other XCD 3,5/90. The difference in 2,5 and 3.5 would be noticeable and I would prefer the XCD 2,5/90V.
Having said all of that and still not having used either of these lenses, my general recommendation for portraits would be the XCD 1,9/80 first, and the XCD 2,5/90 second for general portraits. If you know your style or the look you prefer is a gentle, general portrait look the 80mm lens I think would be better. If you have a close intimate look and that look will not be confused for a normal perspective, then the XCD 2,5/90V would be the lens to consider.
I would love to shoot with these lenses.
Good luck in your choice. Thanks for asking for my perspective for portraits. Please let me know which lens you choose.
Best,
Tariq
@@TariqsRock thank you for teaching me the fundamentals, detailed response, take care , Shukriya Tariq
@@stelluspereira you’re welcome.
Great video, thanks Tariq! Do you recommend the 907x?
You’re welcome, Ahmad Vlogs! Thanks for the comment. Yes, I recommend the 907x. For quality and color in images it is very good. All of the still images in this video are unedited and shot in Hasselblad’s RAW. With the correct metering and enough light, the colors look true to life.
@@TariqsRock thanks!
You’re very welcome.
Amazing colors and natural. Wow,, Did you get other lenses apart from 45p?
Thanks Abdul! I agree the colors are amazing and look very natural and real. On the foundation of correct metering, it was the natural colors - unedited - that I wanted to see from the Hasselblad 907x and CFV II 50C digital back. Not just in video but in person remembering the colors of each natural fruit in the picture, the color looks true. I did not get any other lenses apart from the 45P. The 45P is delivering more than I anticipated for a basic lens. It’s a good start for a lens choice. Thanks for sharing your perspective on the colors. Completely agree!
@@TariqsRock am just waiting for my kit to arrive.. same as yours too.. But am just torn between 30mm or 80mm as both have thier character of using them especially with 907x. I loved the real colors of the fr4uits, made me feel watching them as they were. Keep up with such work please. And that barn, WOW WOW WOW
I wish you all the joy when your kit arrives. It’s great to hear it’s on its way. Both the 30mm and 80mm look like good lenses. The 45P is very enjoyable. Looking through the OVF for distant subject is nice. After having your kit for awhile I think you’ll get a better idea of which lens you’d like next. See what photography you gravitate too. Enjoy the adventure! On the fruits I also love the real colors. Real. REAL. R.E.A.L. I thought many people would relate easily to the fruits and could judge for themselves on the colors. I just had to get the metering right. I’m enjoying the process and sharing it. I wasn’t planning on taking a picture of the barn but brought the 907x with me, so I wouldn’t regret not having it. When I was going to put the video camera away, the ladybug slowed me down. It was a quick picture of the same barn I was standing in front of most of the video, except using the Hasselblad 907X to create an image of it. I’m thankful to that ladybug for helping me see what was possible. The long exposure at 3.2 seconds was fine, no mirror to shake, no reciprocity color fade. I think you’ll love the colors more when you start seeing your pictures! Thanks again for sharing the excitement!