Category Archives: Hasselblad

Rumors: new Hasselblad True Zoom camera module for smartphones

Similar to Leica, Hasselblad is rumored to be soon joining the smart phone business with a new camera module accessory for the Moto Z smartphone. The specs of the Hasselblad True Zoom camera are:

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Hasselblad X1D additional coverage/recap

Hasselblad X1D additional coverage/recap: Sample photos: Ming Thein, Dpreview, Digitalrev Hands-on reports: Dpreview forum Hasselblad X1D will have zoom lenses Updated pre-order options Updated X1D size comparison with other cameras Updated X1D Q&A questions The new Hasselblad XCD lenses (available at the end of August) are designed for 100MP sensors – Q&A with Perry Oosting, CEO of Hasselblad: […]

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Top 10 PhotoRumors posts for June 2016

The top 10 PhotoRumors posts for June, 2016 are:

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Update: Hasselblad X1D will have zoom lenses

After interviewing the CEO of Hasselblad Perry Oosting, Bokeh confirmed in a blog post that there will be zoom lenses for the Hasselblad X1D medium format mirrorless camera ($8,995):

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Hasselblad X1D camera Q&A

Several websites published Q&A sessions and interviews with Hasselblad’s executives about the new X1D medium format mirrorless camera (see announcement, additional info, pre-orders). Here are few quotes – the first set is from WEX Photographic:

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Hasselblad X1D size comparison with Sony A7r II, Canon 5DS, Pentax 645D, Leica M and SL cameras

Comparing the size of the new Hasselblad X1D (announcement | more info | pre-orders) with the Sony A7r II, Canon 5DS, Pentax 645D and Leica M cameras (update: Leica SL comparison added):

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Hasselblad X1D hands-on/previews videos

Some hands-on video reports and previews of the new Hasselblad X1D medium format mirrorless camera that was announced yesterday (see announcement, additional info, pre-orders):

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Hasselblad X1D now available for pre-order

The Hasselblad X1D medium format mirrorless camera is now available for pre-order: Adorama (see dedicated page) B&H: X1D camera | 45mm XCD lens | 90mm XCD lens | X1D camera bag Calumet (UK) WEX (UK) Shipping is expected to start in late August/early September.

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Hasselblad X1D medium format mirrorless camera officially announced

The Hasselblad X1D medium format mirrorless camera is now officially announced. The X1D price is 7,900 EUR | 8,995 USD | 5,990 GBP (all prices without VAT). See the pre-order options here. Key Hasselblad X1D features: Compact, lightweight (725g), highly portable and user-friendly medium format technology Large 50MP CMOS medium format sensor delivering up to 14 […]

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Watch the livestream of the Hasselblad X1D medium format mirrorless camera announcement

You can watch the livestream of the Hasselblad X1D medium format mirrorless camera announcement here – refresh this post for my live coverage: Live coverage: 50MP CMOS sensor (44x33mm) Weight: 725 gr. Touchscreen with shortcuts ISO range: 100 – 25,600 14 stops dynamic range EVF Dual SD card slots USB3 Full HD at 25fps New […]

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Hasselblad mirrorless medium format camera to be announced in less than an hour

Hasselblad will announce their first mirrorless medium format camera in one hour. Stay tuned for a detail coverage. Here is the promo email sent from Hasselblad Germany for today’s event (thanks Mistral75):

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The new Hasselblad X1D medium format mirrorless camera leaked online

A reader just sent me the first pictures of the rumored Hasselblad X1D medium format mirrorless camera that will be officially announced tomorrow. The US price of the camera will be $8995. Two new lenses will also be announced – XCD 45mm f/3.5 lens ($2,295) and XCD 90mm f/3.2 ($2,695). Update: cashed version of the Hasselblad X1D gallery is […]

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