Hasselblad unveils its widest lens ever: the XCD 21mm F4
Back in November, Hasselblad announced (among other things) that the originally-planned XCD 22mm lens on the mirrorless X1D lens roadmap would actually be released even wider: as a 21mm F4. This week,...
View ArticleHasselblad firmware updates for X1D and H6D add a host of new features
Hasselblad has added a bunch of new features to the X1D and H6D in firmware updates released yesterday. Version 1.21 adds a white balance sampler tool, audio notifications, tethered image support, the...
View ArticleHasselblad XCD 21mm sample gallery
It's not every day you have the opportunity to shoot with a lens like the Hasselblad XCD 21mm F4. It's currently the widest lens in the company's medium-format lineup (and the widest lens on the...
View ArticleAlpa's HXD adapter lets you mount Alpa lenses on Hasselblad's 50MP X1D camera
Swiss camera and lens manufacturer Alpa has launched ALPA HXD, a new adapter for mounting Alpa lenses on Hasselblad X-mount cameras.An interesting feature of the adapter is that in addition to mounting...
View Article"Really moldy" Hasselblad 500c cameras and 80mm lenses listed on eBay
A new eBay listing offers two "really moldy" Hasselblad 500c cameras with 80mm planar lenses and backs, as well as three extra backs and a mixture of exposed and unexposed film. One camera, the listing...
View ArticleHasselblad X1D-50c Review: Take the studio wherever you go
81%Overall scoreJump to conclusionThe Hasselblad X1D-50c is a 50MP mirrorless medium format camera, built around a 44 x 33mm sensor that's 70% larger than 'full frame.'It's the smallest camera by far...
View ArticleHasselblad releases pricing for XV mount adapter
Owners of V-mount Hasselblad lenses will now be able to use their modern and historic glass on the front of the Hasselblad X1D. The XV adapter hinted at late last year has now been officially announced...
View ArticleHasselblad announces three XCD lenses, including its fastest lens ever
Hasselblad has announced three new lenses and one teleconverter for its XCD lens system. The lenses are the XCD 80mm F1.9, the XCD 65mm F2.8 and XCD 135mm F2.8, all of which are designed for the X1D...
View ArticleHasselblad XCD 80mm F1.9 sample gallery
The Hasselblad XCD 80mm F1.9 isn't just the fastest lens for the medium-format system, it's Hasselblad's fastest lens ever. It provides a view equivalent to 63mm on full-frame, making it a solid...
View ArticleAward-winning film shot through Hasselblad 500CM warns of photo obsession...
I think there may be more than a few of us who have been told that we spend too long looking through a viewfinder instead of experiencing life first hand. And there will be plenty of us who know that...
View ArticleHasselblad Phocus 3.4 update adds new shadow/highlights tool, adjustment...
Hasselblad has released an update to its medium format post-production program Phocus. Focus version 3.4 adds improvements across the board, including improved shadow and highlight tools, new...
View ArticleHasselblad updates firmware for X1D-50c, adds support for new XCD lenses
Hasselblad has announced a firmware update for its X1D-50c medium format mirrorless camera that brings new and improved support to a number of lenses and a converter as well as added features and...
View ArticleHasselblad launches new cable release, battery charging hub for X1D
Hasselblad has introduced a cable release for its X1D medium format rangefinder-style camera alongside a new USB double battery charger. The Release Cord X is 90cm/36in long and triggers the shutter in...
View ArticleVideo: Hasselblad H6D-100C medium-format camera paired with DIY anamorphic...
Through his YouTube channel GxAce, cinematographer Casey Cavanaugh has published a new video showcasing his homemade 'GX-Pan' anamorphic lens adapter used with the $32k Hasselblad H6D-100C...
View ArticleHasselblad updates CFV digital back for V-system film cameras, produces tiny...
Hasselblad will be reintroducing its medium format digital back for its V-system medium format film cameras, and has announced a new slimline X-series body to go with it. The new CFV ll 50C will...
View ArticleHasselblad’s first XCD zoom, the 35-75mm F3.5-4.5, finally arrives this October
Hasselblad’s press release says its first zoom lens for the X system is ‘eagerly awaited’, though some users might consider ‘much delayed’ a more accurate phrase. Promised in 2017, the XCD 35-75mm...
View ArticleHasselblad launches X1D ll 50C with improved handling, faster responses and...
Hasselblad has released a new version of its X1D medium format digital camera that offers a range of upgraded features and a speedier operating system. With improvements based around user feedback, the...
View ArticleHasselblad launches X1D II 50C with improved handling, faster responses and...
Hasselblad has released a new version of its X1D medium format digital camera that offers a range of upgraded features and a speedier operating system. With improvements based around user feedback, the...
View ArticleHands-on with the Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Hands on with Hasselblad's X1D II 50CThe new Hasselblad X1D II 50C is housed in a body that’s almost exactly the same as that used for the original X1D 50C. You will notice that the top plate and metal...
View ArticleHands-on with the Hasselblad CFV II 50C and 907X
Hands-on with the Hasselblad CFV II 50C and 907XThe Hasselblad CFV II 50C is an upgraded version of the original CFV 50C digital back that was launched in 2014. This new model though comes, I assume,...
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