Category Archives: Hasselblad

Hasselblad announces H5D Series, new HCD 4.8/24mm lens

By PR admin | Published: September 11, 2012

Hasselblad announced their new H5D series medium format cameras. Some of the improvements are: New compressed RAW files for faster and smoother workflow Even better focus correction with True Focus II Print-ready JPEG mode for quick preview and printing New Camera Configurator New improved grip surface Larger and more ergonomic buttons Larger, easier to read display style […]

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Hasselblad will have a press conference on September 18th. Digital X-Pan to be announced?

By PR admin | Published: September 9, 2012

Hasselblad will hold a press conference at Photokina on September 18th. Back in March PhotoRumors broke the news about a possible new digital X-Pan camera announcement, but I have not heard any other reliable info since. The second possibility is the announcement of a smaller DSLR type camera system.

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What else is new? [weekend digest]

By PR admin | Published: July 1, 2012

New: ThumbsUp EP-7S for Fuji X-Pro1 camera.   New from Polaroid: Z2300 Instant Digital Camera: 10 MP digital camera 3.0” bright color LCD for viewing images Compact size and usability SD compatible for expanded memory, up to 32GB Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Speaker / micropohone Prints with ZINK Zero ink The 41MP Nokia 808 smart phone will […]

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Hasselblad cameras price reduction

By PR admin | Published: May 18, 2012

The cost of owning one of the world’s most coveted high-end cameras has just been dramatically reduced, following the launch of a landmark global marketing initiative by Hasselblad: The makers of the world’s most advanced camera system have announced plans to cut the cost of ownership on a number of models – including a massive […]

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Rumor: Hasselblad to introduce a new family of digital cameras at Photokina (digital X-Pan?)

By PR admin | Published: March 26, 2012

I received a tip that Hasselblad will introduce a new family of digital cameras this year, probably at Photokina. One of the possibilities is a smaller DSLR type camera. The other rumor is for a digital X-Pan camera, which will use a customized sensor in order to provide the wide panorama format. The sensor will […]

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New Hasselblad cameras will start shipping with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom

By PR admin | Published: March 3, 2012

Hasselblad announced that starting March 12, all of their newly purchased cameras will include a version of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. My guess is that they are talking about Lightroom 4 which will probably be released on March 6th.

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Hasselblad announces new H4X trade-up deal

By PR admin | Published: October 27, 2011

The Hasselblad H4X that leaked few days ago is now officially announced. Current H1/H2/H2F owners can upgrade to the new model (prices starting from 3,995 Euros).

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New Hasselblad H4X body coming soon

By PR admin | Published: October 24, 2011

Captureintegration got the scoop on a new H4X body that briefly appeared on Hasselblad’s website: “The H4X provides a fantastic successor or upgrade to your H1 or H2/H2F body and supports all H System lenses, most third party backs*, and even features a film back option. The H4X also provides a technological bridge to our faithful […]

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Hasselblad set for growth under new European owners

By PR admin | Published: June 30, 2011

Hasselblad got new owners and they are planning a “rapid expansion of cutting edge capture products and is set to target new imaging markets”. Read the full press release for more details:

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Quick weekend links

By PR admin | Published: May 29, 2011

Today only: Adobe Lightroom 3 for $199. $50 off (10%) for the Olympus XZ-1 with this coupon code: S8476632 (also free shipping). You can check also the Olympus XZ-1 guest review. The new Hasselblad H4D-200MS can deliver images with 200MP resolution by taking six different shots: “The H4D-200MS camera uses a 50Mpix sensor mounted onto our patented […]

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Hasselblad announced H4D-40 limited edition stainless steel camera

By PR admin | Published: November 26, 2010

Hasselblad is going the Leica way and announced another limited edition Hasselblad H4D-40 stainless steel camera (they announced a H4D Ferrari limited edition two months ago). Only 100 pieces will be produced and the price will be 13,990 Euros (body only) or 14,990 Euros (with HC 2.8/80mm lens). Via Imaging Insider

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Photokina day 3 updates

By PR admin | Published: September 23, 2010

Photokina news are slowly fading away as we approach the end of day 3 of the biggest photography show. Quick update on the latest: BJP: “Sigma says it is working on a full-frame version of the sensor, despite the three-layer design’s complexity.” Photokina medium format coverage. Hasselblad plans 200-megapixel camera for 2011. Pentax announced retail […]

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