The Hasselblad Stellar camera has been around for over a year (PhotoRumors first broke the news in July, 2013). It seems that the company still believes in this concept after closing their design center in Italy and changing their CEO – they just announced a new Stellar II camera ($2,395) based on the Sony RX 100 II model ($648):
Today several websites confirmed what I already reported back in May: the Italian design center in Treviso, that Hasselblad opened in 2012, has been closed. Hasselblad is probably/hopefully abandoning the idea of creating high-end re-batched Sony cameras like the Lunar, Stellar, Solar and HV models. There is still no official statement from the company.
Hasselblad announced a new Wi-Fi enabled H5D-50c medium format camera (price: $36,000):
Hasselblad announced the previously rumored H5X camera. Here are the technical specifications (check pricing and availability):
I received this Hasselblad rumor from a reader: It looks like Hasselblad are opening their H5 system for 3rd party digital backs. They already have H4X promo but only recently they updated this promotion with an option to purchase the “open” body without trade-ins. Ironically, most of the people don’t know about it and we all think Hasselblad […]
Hasselblad announced a new H5D-200c MS medium format camera (not to be confused with the current H5D-200MS model) that can reach 200 MP resolution with the help of the Multi-Shot (MS) capture technology: “Based on the 50 Megapixel sensor (6200 x 8272 pixels with a dimension of 32.9 x 43.8mm), the H5D-200c MS offers 1, 4 and […]
Hasselblad announced a new CFV-50c CMOS digital back for their V system. Last year Hasselblad announced the end of life for their V camera line because of declining demand. Here are the details on the new digital back:
The Pentax 645z medium format camera is now shipping and it currently in stock at Ace Photo (the old model is currently $2,000 off). The Hasselblad HV is also now shipping and is currently in stock. The Sony a7s camera is now in stock and B&H is offering a new trade-in program that can get you […]
Rumors are floating around that Ventizz will pull the plug on Hasselblad very soon (Hasselblad was acquired by Ventizz Capital back in 2011). If this is true, it probably means that Hasselblad will be up for sale again.
Some Lunar news from Hasselblad: A crowd at a charity auction in Florida couldn’t believe their eyes as two brand new Hasselblad Lunar cameras with a joint retail value of around $14,000 suddenly rocketed in value to $54,500. Two photo enthusiasts at the world-famous three day-long annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance exotic car festival began bidding against each […]
Hasselblad officially announced the H5D-50c CMOS medium format camera. The US price is $27,500 for the camera or $30,000 for a kit with a 80mm lens. Press release and key features for the H5D-50c:
Hasselblad is now running a new H5D-40 and H5D-50 promotion where you can save up to $2,650 if you buy one of the specified camera/lens bundles. More information can be found here. Some of the combinations are already listed on B&H and Adorama. You can see all current rebates and promotions here.
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