Hasselblad has just announced the X1D (B&H Photo Video, Adorama), a medium-format mirrorless camera with a 50MP CMOS sensor. With dust and weather-sealing the X1D isn’t afraid to step outside of the studio, and offers a 100-25600 ISO range and is capable of 1080/30p HD video. Its hot shoe is compatible with Nikon Speedlights and the camera can sync with flashes at its maximum shutter speed: 1/2000 sec.
The X1D uses a new lens mount, accepting XCD lenses. Two have been announced at launch: a 45mm F3.5 and a 90mm F4.5, with more to follow ‘shortly’ including a 30mm around Photokina.
Hasselblad X1D will be priced at $8995/£5990/€7900 body-only. A kit with 45mm F3.5 lens will cost $11,290, and bundled with both lenses the X1D will cost $13,985. The XCD 45mm F3.5 will cost $2,295 separately; the XCD 90mm F4.5 will cost $2695. Hasselblad plans to offer demos of the system in July, with delivery to customers in August.
Hasselblad X1D specifications
| Price | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | $8995/£5990/€7900 |
| Body type | |
| Body type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor | |
| Max resolution | 8272 x 6200 |
| Image ratio w:h | 4:3 |
| Effective pixels | 51 megapixels |
| Sensor photo detectors | 53 megapixels |
| Sensor size | Medium format (44 x 33 mm) |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Color space | sRGB, AdobeRGB |
| Color filter array | Primary color filter |
| Image | |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
| Image stabilization | No |
| Uncompressed format | RAW + TIFF |
| File format |
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| Optics & Focus | |
| Autofocus |
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| Manual focus | Yes |
| Focal length multiplier | 0.8× |
| Screen / viewfinder | |
| Articulated LCD | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3″ |
| Screen dots | 920,000 |
| Touch screen | Yes |
| Screen type | TFT LCD |
| Live view | Yes |
| Viewfinder type | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360,000 |
| Photography features | |
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 sec |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 sec |
| Exposure modes |
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| Built-in flash | No |
| External flash | Yes (Nikon compatible) |
| Flash X sync speed | 1/2000 sec |
| Continuous drive | 2.3 fps |
| Self-timer | Yes |
| Metering modes |
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| Videography features | |
| Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p) |
| Format | H.264 |
| Microphone | Stereo |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Storage | |
| Storage types | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots |
| Connectivity | |
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| HDMI | Yes (mini-HDMI) |
| Microphone port | Yes |
| Headphone port | Yes |
| Wireless | Built-In |
| Wireless notes | 802.11b/g/n/ac |
| Physical | |
| Environmentally sealed | Yes |
| Battery | Battery Pack |
| Battery description | 3200 mAh li-ion battery |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 725 g (1.60 lb / 25.57 oz) |
| Dimensions | 150 x 98 x 71 mm (5.92 x 3.86 x 2.81″) |
| Other features | |
| Orientation sensor | Yes |
| GPS | BuiltIn |
Very very interesting, looking forward to see the I.Q.