The Hasselblad X2D 100C is a 100MP monster of a medium format camera featuring a BSI sensor, phase detection hybrid autofocus, in-body image stabilization (IBIS), pixel-level calibration, up to 15-stops of dynamic range and 16-bit colour depth.
Along with the camera, Hasselblad has also introduced three new lenses, the XCD 38mm f/2.5, XCD 55mm f/2.5, and XCD 90mm f/2.5.
Hasselblad X2D 100C Camera
As mentioned in the intro, the X2D 100C boasts a 100-megapixel medium format backside illuminated (BSI) sensor featuring hybrid phase and contrast-based autofocus capabilities.
It also utilizes 294 phase detection autofocus points to ensure fast and accurate focusing, and can also be used in conjunction with contrast-base algorithms.
The camera features a custom designed 5-axis in-body image stabilization system adding up to an extra 7-stops of stabilization allowing it to be used handheld in even the most dimly lit situations and still achieve sharp focus.
View Hasselblad X2D 100C Pricing and Availability at Vistek
On the back of the camera, the 3.6″ touch and tilt display offers what Hasselblad calls a “full-view” screen with a resolution of 2.36M and supports 40°and 70° tilting angles making it easier to shoot from low angles.
Hasselblad goes on to say that it is also the largest screen among current interchangeable-lens medium-format cameras.
There is a 1.08″ colour display located on the top of the camera over the hand grip that displays current settings.
The 0.5-inch OLED electronic viewfinder (EVF) boasts 5.76-million dots, 1.00x magnification and refresh rate of up to 60 fps.
It also supports electric refractive error correction to ensure the whole display stays sharp and bright from corner to corner.
The X2D 100C captures images in Hasselblad 3FR RAW and JPEG formats, with files sizes ranging from just over 200 MB for RAW and up to 70 MB for JPEG, and is capable of shooting up to 3.3 frames per second (in 14-bit colour) when using the mechanical shutter.
In terms of storage, the camera features a built-in 1 TB SSD that can store up to 13,800 photos (JPEG), with a write speed up to 2370MB/s and a read speed up to 2850MB/s.
There is also a single CFexpress Type B card(512 GB max) slot for extra storage.
The X2D 100C also features a USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 port supporting a maximum 10Gbps transmission rate as well as 2.4/5GHz high-speed Wi-Fi, enabling faster, more stable transmission with less interference.
Lastly, in what may be a deal breaker for some, Hasselblad made the decision to not include any video capabilities on the X2D 100C, instead, focusing on delivering the highest quality still images that they can.
New XCD Lenses
As mentioned at the top, Hasselblad has also announced three new XCD lenses that compliment the new camera.
XCD 90mm f/2.5 V – View Pricing and Availability at Vistek
Equivalent to a full-frame 71mm focal length, the XCD 2,5/90V moderate telephoto lens is perfect for close-up portraits or still life. Its focal length coupled with a large f/2.5 aperture creates a beautiful soft bokeh effect that highlights the subject.
- Lens Design 9 elements in 6 groups with 1 aspherical element
- Focus Type Internal focusing
- Focal Length 90 mm
- Equivalent Focal Length (24×36) 71 mm
- Aperture Range 2.5 – 32
- Angle of view diag/hor/vert 34°/28°/21°
- Length/Diameter 95/75 mm
- Length (From Camera Lens Mount Flange) 90 mm
- Weight (Excl. Covers and Lens Shade) 551 g (19.4 oz.)
- Filter Diameter 72 mm
XCD 38mm f/2.5 V – View Pricing and Availability at Vistek
Equivalent to a full-frame 30mm focal length, the XCD 2,5/38V low-distortion wide-angle lens is suitable for shooting documentary, street, or landscape photography.
- Lens Design 10 elements in 9 groups with 3 aspherical elements
- Focus Type Internal focusing
- Focal Length 38 mm
- Equivalent Focal Length (24×36) 30 mm
- Aperture Range 2.5 – 32
- Angle of view diag/hor/vert 70°/59°/46°
- Length/Diameter 68/76 mm
- Length (From Camera Lens Mount Flange) 63 mm
- Weight (Excl. Covers and Lens Shade) 350 g (12.3 oz.)
- Filter Diameter 72 mm
XCD 55mm f/2.5 V – View Pricing and Availability at Vistek
Equivalent to a full-frame 43mm focal length, the XCD 2,5/55V standard lens produces a viewpoint similar to the human eye. This perspective, combined with the soft bokeh effect from the large f/2.5 aperture, makes this lens an outstanding option for full or half-length portraits and ideal for shooting documentary, still life, or daily photography.
- Lens Design 9 elements in 8 groups with 3 aspherical elements
- Focus Type Internal focusing
- Focal Length 55 mm
- Equivalent Focal Length (24×36) 43 mm
- Aperture Range 2.5 – 32
- Angle of view diag/hor/vert 53°/43°/32°
- Length/Diameter 72/76 mm
- Length (From Camera Lens Mount Flange) 67 mm
- Weight (Excl. Covers and Lens Shade) 372 g (13.1 oz.)
- Filter Diameter 72 mm