Category Archives: Hasselblad

Photokina day 2 updates

First, a slideshow from Photokina 2010: Hasselblad CFV-50 adds 50MP digital sensor to your V-System camera. They also brought a Hasselblad H4D Ferrari Edition. Ricoh G700SE: 12MP, waterproof, dust proof, shockproof, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR and wifi (b/g) antennas.

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New Hasselblad products at Photokina

Hasselblad sent invitations for a September 22, 2010 press event where they will: “Announce exciting news for the entire photographic community including new lenses, software, digital back and camera.”

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Ricoh GXR prototypes shown in Japan

DC Watch has multiple pictures of different Ricoh GXR prototypes shown on the CP+ Camera and Imaging Show 2010 in Japan. One of them is the previously rumored 28-300mm GXR cartridge: On display was also a Ricoh GXR A12 28mm f/2.5 cartridge and Ricoh GXR Leica mount cartridge: as well as Ricoh GXR Hasselblad cartridge:

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Hasselblad H4D-40 presentation

Here is the official video from Hasselblad: More detailed videos from each of the featured photographers after the break:

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Hasselblad H4D-40 released prematurely

Hasselblad had to release the H4D-40 earlier because “certain websites leaked the details” (the official release was scheduled for February 9/10).  I would like to think that they did not have PhotoRumors in mind, since I did not really have anything to “leak” – I just reported on what I saw on the Internets (with the help of some friends). […]

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Hasselblad H4D-40 specs

First the set of specs from Calumet: Digital Features: Sensor size: 40.0 Mpixels (7304×5478 pixels) Sensor dimensions: 33.1×44.2 mm Image size: RAW 3FR capture 50 MB on average. TIFF 8 bit: 120 MB File format: Lossless compressed Hasselblad RAW 3FR Shooting mode: Single shot Color definition: 16 bit ISO speed range: ISO 100, 200, 400, […]

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Hasselblad H4D-40 update

This is taken from Hasselblad’s website: “At Hasselblad, we’ve been taking image quality to new and unexplored heights for over fifty years now. And now, we are proud to announce the launch of the new Hasselblad H4D-40, bringing ultimate image quality to an entirely new generation of photographers. The H4D-40 will help your photography to […]

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The price of the new Hasselblad H4D-40 is…

The price of the new Hasselblad H4D-40 is going to be £12,995 + Vat (In the UK). This is according to an advertising in the Photo Pro magazine in the UK (latest issue): World wide launch on February 10th, 2010.

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Hasselblad teaser (this time in English)

Hasselblad just sent out this email teaser (same as this one, but in English):

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Yes, Hasselblad is coming with a new baby

I have been following this rumor for a while. There is new Hasselblad teaser – a new baby is coming: All key dealers in Central Europe were instructed by Hasselblad about the new camera system due next week. Hasselblad sees a gap between DSLR and MF segments and it will address it next week. The new […]

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Hasselblad with a Leica killer?

Hasselblad will reveal their secret in 4 days. I got some rumors today that besides a new website, they will also introduce “an interesting new option” which will be their answer to the Leica S2. Don’t have other details at that point.

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What to expect @ PMA 2010

PMA 2010 is one of the major photography related shows in the US. This year the event will take place in Anaheim, California from February 21-23. Many new photography products will be announced prior and during PMA. Here is a brief recap on what to expect based on previously reported rumors (click on each link for […]

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