Hasselblad X1D II 50C Medium Format Mirrorless Camera
By Blitz Camera
11/11/2020
Continuing to take medium format out of the studio, the Hasselblad
X1D II 50C is a sleek and exceptionally capable mirrorless camera,
characterized by its thoughtful design and powerful imaging
capabilities. This second-generation X System camera shows a revised and
enhanced feature-set designed to quicken performance and make overall
operation even more intuitive and streamlined. At the core of the X1D II
remains the large 43.8 x 32.9mm 50MP CMOS sensor, which yields
high-resolution imagery with a wide 14-stop dynamic range, 16-bit color
depth, and an ISO 100-25600 sensitivity range. This sensor utilizes
Hasselblad's Natural Color Solution, too, which delivers realistic,
pleasing color tones for great consistency and smooth tonal transitions.
An updated electronic platform also enables a faster 2.7 fps continuous
shooting rate as well as a faster startup time, reduced shutter lag and
blackout times, and more responsive autofocus performance.
Balancing the imaging capabilities, the X1D II is also distinguished by an updated body with a larger 3.6" 2.36m-dot touchscreen LCD and a 0.87x-magnification 3.39m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder. These work in concert to provide more comfortable and easy viewing means for shooting in a variety of conditions. The X1D II also retains the signature physical design, with an especially deep right-hand grip and smooth aluminum alloy body. The svelte overall form factor is due in part to the leaf shutter design of the XCD lenses, which obviates the need for a camera-based shutter system and affords full flash sync throughout the shutter speed range up to 1/2000 sec. Additionally, built-in Wi-Fi permits wireless remote control and file transferring via Phocus Mobile 2 and an integrated GPS module enables recording location data for geotagging.
Balancing the imaging capabilities, the X1D II is also distinguished by an updated body with a larger 3.6" 2.36m-dot touchscreen LCD and a 0.87x-magnification 3.39m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder. These work in concert to provide more comfortable and easy viewing means for shooting in a variety of conditions. The X1D II also retains the signature physical design, with an especially deep right-hand grip and smooth aluminum alloy body. The svelte overall form factor is due in part to the leaf shutter design of the XCD lenses, which obviates the need for a camera-based shutter system and affords full flash sync throughout the shutter speed range up to 1/2000 sec. Additionally, built-in Wi-Fi permits wireless remote control and file transferring via Phocus Mobile 2 and an integrated GPS module enables recording location data for geotagging.
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