Να ξεκινήσουμε με την είδηση: Αυτή είναι και επίσημα. Η Hasselblad με το νέο της πουλέν αποφάσισε να ετοιμάσει μια “everyman” medium format κάμερα. Η τιμή λοιπόν είναι: η X1D κοστίζει $8,995 USD μόνο το σώμα, $11,290 σε kit με τον 45mm f/3.5, στα $13,985 με τον 45mm f/3.5 και τον 90mm f/4.5. Ξεχωριστά ο 45mm και ο 90mm lenses θα κοστίζουν $2,295 και $2,695 με περισσότερους φακούς “shortly,” όπως και έναν 30mm.
Η μηχανή είναι ‘weather and dust sealed’, έχει αισθητήρα 50MP CMOS medium format που υπόσχεται 14 stops dynamic range και ISO 100 έως 25600.
Νέα σειρά φακών, οι XCD, central shutter, ταχύτητα 60 λεπτά έως και 1/2000th, Nikon-συμαμβατό hot shoe, 3” 920K-dot LCD αφής, 2.36M-dot XGA electronic viewfinder, Dual SD θύρες, GPS, Wi-Fi, 1080/30p HD βίντεο, USB 3.0 Type-C και Mini HDMI port.
Hasselblad announces groundbreaking X1D
The world’s first compact mirrorless digital medium format camera
Hasselblad is proud to introduce the groundbreaking X1D – weighing less than half that of a conventional digital medium format camera, the mirrorless 50MP camera is a game changer in the world of photography.
Inspired by the brand’s iconic design heritage, the camera is ergonomic and compact, offering a handling experience unlike any other. Handmade in Sweden, the X1D combines Scandinavian sensibility with beautiful performance.
Like the iconic V System, the X1D seamlessly combines portability with excellent optical quality for which the brand is renowned. Hasselblad has ingeniously introduced mirrorless technology to digital medium format for the first time ever, creating a precision performance camera that can sit in the palm of your hand. The 50MP CMOS sensor captures the finest details with true natural colours.
Commenting on the announcement Perry Oosting, Hasselblad CEO noted: “The X1D marks a pivotal point in Hasselblad’s rich 75-year history. This camera makes medium format photography available to a new generation of Hasselblad users, while pushing the existing limits of photography to new heights.”
A completely new family of dedicated autofocus lenses has been developed to support optical quality and portability, offering a wide range of shutter speeds and full flash synchronisation up to 1/2000th second.
Weighing just 725g and including HD video, Wi-Fi and built-in GPS, the X1D is a trusted partner and ideal travel companion. The robust exterior is dust and weather proof, providing durability to take with you wherever you go.
The X1D has been created with passionate photographers in mind, opening up Hasselblad to a new generation of creatives. Ideal for those who want to create the highest quality medium format images with a straightforward and easy to use camera that can fit in the palm of your hand.
The X1D is priced at 7,900 EUR / 8,995 USD / 5,990 GBP. All prices stated are exclusive of VAT.