Even though the pictures I posted here on the blog a few months ago could have been fake, the report was not far from the truth: DJI and Hasselblad announced the world’s first 100MP “integrated aerial photography platform” that consists of DJI M600 Pro drone ($4,999), Ronin-MX gimbal ($4,594) and the Hasselblad H6D-100c camera ($32,995). Back in […]
→ The Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSS lens is now in stock at B&H and Foto Hans Keuzekamp. → Alpa announced a new modular GON tripod leveling system. → Sigma announced new firmware updates (version 1.04) for the sd Quattro cameras that offer support for DNG formats, improved autofocus capabilities and enhanced functionality with Sigma Capture Pro.
The Hasselblad X1D-50c medium format mirrorless camera now in stock at B&H. Hasselblad just won “Best of the Best” Red Dot Award for their X1D-50c camera. Check also the just published review by dpreview:
The Hasselblad X1D-50c medium format mirrorless camera and three XCD lenses (45mm, 30mm and 90mm) are now in stock at Ace Photo. You are welcome!
Hasselblad announced four new XCD lenses for the X1D medium format mirrorless camera. The first one is the XCD 120mm Macro lens (previously rumored here, additional info available here, PDF file with tech specs). The other three XCD lenses will be released in the next 12 months: Hasselblad XCD 35-75mm zoom lens Hasselblad XCD 65mm lens Hasselblad XCD […]
→ The Sigma sd Quattro H mirrorless camera is now in stock. → Really Right Stuff released a new BX1D L-plate for the Hasselblad X1D camera (still out of stock). → Deal of the day: the Fujinon XF 18mm f/2 R lens is now on sale $349 at Amazon only ($250 or 42% off), the same […]
Shortly after my post from earlier today, Hasselblad sent out another email stating that production and shipping of X1D cameras “are now at an all-time high”. If anyone is aware of any X1D camera shipment in the US, please add a comment to this post. Check the current X1D availability at B&H and Adorama. Here is the full […]
Another shake-up at Hasselblad after the rumors that the company was acquired by DJI – Paul Bram was appointed as a new interim CEO, which means that this was not really a planned move and a new permanent CEO is yet to be announced. Maybe the reason for the new CEO is that the Hasselblad […]
A reader sent me this picture anonymously in connections with the rumors about DJI acquiring Hasselblad. Maybe DJH will be a new company for medium format drones? I do not know if the picture is real or fake, but keep in mind that Hasselblad started by developing their first HK7 aerial camera back in 1940:
Back in 2014 and 2015 I reported that Hasselblad was in financial trouble and a potential acquisition was a possibility. Then in November, 2015 Hasselblad and DJI formed “strategic partnership”. Luminous Landscape just reported that Hasselblad was acquired by DJI – this is not official yet and I am actually surprised that LuLa is reporting rumors […]
→ Syrp announced their new Super Dark Variable ND filter that can cut 5-10 stops of light. Pricing is between $169-$209, shipping starts on December 16th. → Gariz announced a new leather case for the Sony RX100 V camera (check pricing and availability). → The Hasselblad X1D medium format mirrorless camera is now expected to ship in February 2017 […]
In a recent interview with Luminous Landscape, Ove Bengtsson from Hasselblad went into details explaining the not-yet-released Hasselblad X1D medium format mirrorless camera (the shipping date is now listed as December 1st). Several of settings and features mentioned in the 25 minutes long video are expected to be released in the upcoming months with multiple […]
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