The Hasselblad X1D 50c is one of the most ground-breaking high end cameras to be released. It unapologetically boasts premium features and produces exceptionally high resolution images. The sleek mirrorless body of the X1D conceals a massive medium format 50-Megapixel CMOS sensor. With 16-bit colour depth and 14 stops of dynamic range the camera possessesincredibly refined colour and tonal qualities making it ideal for professional photographers with high-end requirements.

Designed in Scandinavia

A fusion of contemporary style and optical performance the X1D is designed and handmade in Sweden. It features a deep handgrip for enhanced comfort along with front and rear scroll wheels enabling you to confidently and quickly modify settings on-the-fly. The camera’s mode dial locks down inside the camera’s body to prevent damage and the entire system is weather as well as dust sealed to ensure you can use it in any environment.

50-Megapixel Medium Format CMOS Sensor

The 43.8 x 32.9mm sensor inthe X1D is the same as the well-regarded Hasselblad H6D-50c,but paired with a much more portable systemthat is smaller than most full frame cameras.The larger-than-35mm sensorcaptures images with anexaggerated,shallow depth of field while the high 50-megapixel resolutionensures results that can be enlarged while retaining exceptional detail and image quality.

True Hasselblad Colour

The X1D-50c has a dynamic range of approximately 14 stops which can capturea huge amount of image detail fromthe brightest highlights to the darkest shadows.This along with the camera’s ability to shoot RAW with16-bits of colour depthmeans the camera offersan impressive level of flexibility when post processing images.

Natural Colour Solution

Hasselblad’s Natural Colour Solution enables you to capture truenatural colours so that images can be rendered accurately, this is especially useful when shooting product photography and also when the camera is used for portraiture because of its ability to faithfully reproduce skin tones.

Full HD Video

The X1D is not limited to shooting ultra-high resolution images either, with Full HD Video recording capabilities at 25fps recording in the H.264 compression format. The X1D-50c features both a 3.5mm Audio in and out for more streamlined sound recording process.

2.36 Megapixel EVF

Perfectly matched with its mirrorless design, the cameras 2.36-megapixel XGA electronic viewfinder, allows for precision shot composition at eye-level in even the most difficult lighting conditions. The EVF means you can add overlays like grids and levels to assist with your compositions and it can display a live preview of different image sizes like a traditional 1:1 style square framing or even the classic XPan panoramic format.

3-Inch LCD with Touch User Interface

The 920K 3-inch LCD Touchscreen on the back of the camera allows you to live-view your composition and check over captured images with intuitive gestures like swipe and pinch to zoom. The elegant and straightforward icon-based user interface make is easier to modify advanced camera settings in order to customise your setup.

Boosted ISO and Shutter Speed Range

The X1D 50c boasts an ISO gain boost over previous Hasselblad models with a range between 100-25600 to further enhance your creative flexibility. In conjunction with better low light sensitivity the camera supports fast shutter speeds from as quick as 1/2000 as well as super slow shutter speeds that can capture a scene for up to 60 minutes.

Dual Card Slots

In order to make sure your images are secure the X1D has two SD card slots that can either be used to create instant image backups, record a variety of file formats at the same time e.g. RAW and JPEG, or be used as an overflow for long shooting sessions.

Wi-Fi for Wireless Control

Featuring some decidedly modern features the Hasselblad uses high speed Wi-Fi so that you can remotely trigger and preview your compositions using the Phocus Mobile iOS app, as well as support for GPS geotagging of your images.

Connectivity

The X1D offers a range of connection options with a Type-C USB 3.0 for high speed tethered shooting, as well as a Mini HDMI port for clean external video recording and monitoring.

Lens Support

In order to compliment the release of their mirrorless medium format system, Hasselblad have developed a whole new range of XCD autofocus lenses specifically designed to suit the ultra-high resolution imaging capabilities of the X1D-50c.