Wow, this was a delight! What a cool camera! My wallet is screaming at me from the other room "DON'T YOU F*CKIN' DARE". Strapping the phone to the back was a brilliant idea! Really hope to see more videos from you!
I was lucky enough to buy one over 10 years ago at a reasonable price, not the prices of today, and I totally enjoy to use the camera every time. I should do it more often. Interesting channel, subscribed.
I was already enjoying the video, I exceptionally like the POV... I was curious on how tight the "frame lines to viewfinder" real estate was... I also didn't know about the 90mm VF magnification... THAT was pretty cool!... please note, in the passed 3 days, I've been watching all the xpan videos I could find... THEN you chanced upon JOLLIBEE! as a Filipino, you tickled my heart, even for a moment... Fantastic Video, Aidan!
That's pretty cool it can adjust the magnification for the 90mm. I would shoot longer focal lengths much more often if my rangefinders did that. I've always been interested in the xpan but would never buy one for the price they are now. It's not like it's the only way to shoot a wide format.
Loves the perspective and the wideness. I have a OnePlus 9 pro which has X-pan hasselblad mode I thought it was going to be a gimmick at first but the pictures actually turn out pretty cool. Don't forget that you can take vertical pictures as well. Nice video and pics.👍
Ah right on! I've definitely played with the aspect ratio by digitally cropping a lot before getting this camera. And for vertical, Toronto has lots of tall buildings but it's tough to fit vertical density in the images. On occasion I've taken a good vertical shot but I think my real passion is the cinematic perspective 😁
I think you are the man who would really enjoy a Mamiya 7. Same width of framing, but a lot more room to crop vertically. More degrees of freedom to play with.
Something I've definitely been looking into. My whole collection (which you can see on my Instagram @artsyaidan) could have it's functionality essentially be boiled down to a Mamiya 7 and Nikon F3 - working on selling off most of the rest 😅
@@artsyaidanMamiya 7 is a much bigger camera with bulkier lenses. The X-Pan is just a tad longer than a Leica with other dimensions similar and it has the possibility to switch format mid-roll as many you want.
Beautiful camera and great shots. Most XPan I have seen have lost half of their black finish. Can't swing five grand for a camera so I have some point and shoots that offer a decent panoramic option. I'll probably look into some medium format pano conversion options. LOMO has a pano and it looks like more and more folks are making 3 D printed camera options. Dora Goodman has a 6x12 complete camera. I am also considering a 6x17. (4 shots per roll). I have a full range of Pentax 67 and Mamiya Press lenses so I'm looking into those options.
Ah right on! I got a deal on mine, and was right where you are before. If you've got a Pentax 67, it takes very little to run 35mm through it - I have a whole section in my book on that :)
Which was made by Fuji ! To me it never gave sense with a specialized Camera like that, using a "normal" medium format Camera where you crop the image are a much more versatile Camera !
As the price of these is now thru the roof, and once they fail they’re very likely dead for good, I’d recommend looking at a Mamiya 7 with the 135 adapter kit. It shoots exactly the same format and you get a top medium format camera thrown in as well.
@@artsyaidan Yes, most film cameras are up, but you can still get a Mamiya repaired, and you’ll also have one of the best MF cameras going. If your Xpan breaks, it’s game over I believe.
@@artsyaidan 👍Hope your Xpan holds up. I’ve owned 2 Mamiya 7s and a Mamiya 6 for several years without problems, but I know I can get them repaired if they do break. Honestly, if I owned an Xpan I’d sell it now before it dies. I agree it’s an attractive and interesting camera, but it’ll be a very costly doorstop if/when it dies.
@@mike747436 it may also be a philosophy/approach to it all. While of course a mechanical camera has a better shot in the super long term, it's my opinion & experience that an electronic camera's death is more an "if" than a "when" if well taken care of. Also have an M7 so I do fully invest in that sentiment 😂
Rt though. I really got a kick out of the POV. It seems so simple to strap a cellphone to the viewfinder, but I certainly wouldn't have ever thought about it. Great video and I'm looking forward to seeing more from ya. ✌
OK - First, it is NOT a Hasselblad It is a Fuji TX1, Hasselblad just place their name due to that they arranged a Co agreement to work together - And that this model either both Fuji or Hassleblad are not been made anymore, So take very good of your baby, a friend of mine has this camera, and it took him 4 months to get it fixed as all it needed to get the shutter button fix - 4 MONTHS. 2nd the lenses are made also by Fuji, Hasselblad does not make lenses-all they make now is the newest model The Hasselblad 907x look at the video... And last I rather use my Horizant to do panoramic shots as all I need from that model is One Lens as the lens is very Constasty for that model that I have... Check out the video clip - question? Is it a Street Camera? Do you need all that Wide Coverage to shoot street photos, since that the format is only 24x120mm shorter that the Widelux F8 Model. Otherwise Nice Shots. ua-cam.com/video/5C4aPV09AX8/v-deo.html
You got it! The XPan is indeed made by Fujifilm and is the same as the TX-1. I cover this at 9:33. And I'm glad your friend was able to get it repaired at all- as far as I know there are no remaining repair options for XPan's these days. If they die, they are sadly simply dead. The 907X is a neat camera- I'd love one to use solely as a digital back for my 503CX. However, at a third the cost I can get a GFX that sports the exact same sensor with autofocus and a mechanical shutter that doesn't require leaf-shutter lenses.
And as for if I need the wide aspect for street, probably not, but does anyone need any special feature? I find it's a unique tool to refresh your composition & technique. It creates the extra requirement to fill the whole frame, else you are wasting film. I aim to either fill the composition with detail, or alternatively use the wide negative space for extra drama. I'll admit that the street POV segment doesn't necessarily have the best examples of shots to use this camera for as I blew through the roll in about 30m for the production of this video, but I'm quite proud of some of my work over the past few months I've had with this camera, showcased in the intro segment.
Actually the XPan lenses were made by Nittoh to Hasselblad specification. The body was made by Fuji. Indeed the quality control card that came with the camera carries both Hasselblad and Fuji logos and the QC certification from Fuji.
Yes all 3 X-Pan lenses come from Nittoh Japan (not Fuji), source is Hasselblad optical development boss in Götenborg. As Hasselblad developed the X1D digital camera they went again to Nittoh for the whole X lenses optical line. They even asked Nittoh to rebuilt the same optical construction for the XCD 45 3.5 as the older X-Pan 45mm 4. The same optical designer went on this job, modifying the X-Pan formula to cope with the sensor glass cover and filter and autofocus (due to the sensor filters the original X-Pan 45mm does not perform very well digital)
@@davidmantripp5312according to Hasselblad informations given recently, even main parts of the body were made by Nittoh Japan, perhaps assembled by Fuji.
True, the title is a tad hyperbolic for the purposes of attention on this platform, but the first line of the video clarifies it a bit- "the most unique professional camera ever made". Haven't seen anyone before or since make something this out there from everything else with a serious audience :)
Wow, this was a delight! What a cool camera! My wallet is screaming at me from the other room "DON'T YOU F*CKIN' DARE". Strapping the phone to the back was a brilliant idea! Really hope to see more videos from you!
Such an interesting camera. I love seeing how each shot turned out. Hope to see more reviews!
Omg we love to see it, keep it up!
I was lucky enough to buy one over 10 years ago at a reasonable price, not the prices of today, and I totally enjoy to use the camera every time. I should do it more often.
Interesting channel, subscribed.
this is super cool!! love the video :)
Probably the most interesting Point Of View i've seen, since looking through the actual view finder :)
God. I sort of want this style of shooting on a film camera
I’m a rabid Aidan stan
I was already enjoying the video, I exceptionally like the POV... I was curious on how tight the "frame lines to viewfinder" real estate was... I also didn't know about the 90mm VF magnification... THAT was pretty cool!... please note, in the passed 3 days, I've been watching all the xpan videos I could find... THEN you chanced upon JOLLIBEE! as a Filipino, you tickled my heart, even for a moment... Fantastic Video, Aidan!
Ah you got it! Glad you enjoyed 😅
That's pretty cool it can adjust the magnification for the 90mm. I would shoot longer focal lengths much more often if my rangefinders did that. I've always been interested in the xpan but would never buy one for the price they are now. It's not like it's the only way to shoot a wide format.
My most favorite camera of all time !
First time seeing one of your reviews.
Absolutely love your 50s stile
host vibe 🕺🏻
Hah thanks! And it's my only review so far so that makes sense 😅
I love this video!
I'm glad- I loved making it!
Great shots!!!
Loves the perspective and the wideness. I have a OnePlus 9 pro which has X-pan hasselblad mode I thought it was going to be a gimmick at first but the pictures actually turn out pretty cool. Don't forget that you can take vertical pictures as well. Nice video and pics.👍
Ah right on! I've definitely played with the aspect ratio by digitally cropping a lot before getting this camera. And for vertical, Toronto has lots of tall buildings but it's tough to fit vertical density in the images. On occasion I've taken a good vertical shot but I think my real passion is the cinematic perspective 😁
Fujifilm still has this look with their X-Pro series.
I think you are the man who would really enjoy a Mamiya 7. Same width of framing, but a lot more room to crop vertically. More degrees of freedom to play with.
Something I've definitely been looking into. My whole collection (which you can see on my Instagram @artsyaidan) could have it's functionality essentially be boiled down to a Mamiya 7 and Nikon F3 - working on selling off most of the rest 😅
@@artsyaidanMamiya 7 is a much bigger camera with bulkier lenses. The X-Pan is just a tad longer than a Leica with other dimensions similar and it has the possibility to switch format mid-roll as many you want.
Beautiful camera and great shots. Most XPan I have seen have lost half of their black finish. Can't swing five grand for a camera so I have some point and shoots that offer a decent panoramic option. I'll probably look into some medium format pano conversion options. LOMO has a pano and it looks like more and more folks are making 3 D printed camera options. Dora Goodman has a 6x12 complete camera. I am also considering a 6x17. (4 shots per roll). I have a full range of Pentax 67 and Mamiya Press lenses so I'm looking into those options.
Ah right on! I got a deal on mine, and was right where you are before. If you've got a Pentax 67, it takes very little to run 35mm through it - I have a whole section in my book on that :)
I thought the POV set up of. your camera was awesome, first time I seen a youtube video through the view of a viewfinder!
Which was made by Fuji ! To me it never gave sense with a specialized Camera like that, using a "normal" medium format Camera where you crop the image are a much more versatile Camera !
I really want an X-PAN… but knowing how expensive they are and also how delicate… it’ll probably never happen
can you recreate xpan on digital?
As the price of these is now thru the roof, and once they fail they’re very likely dead for good, I’d recommend looking at a Mamiya 7 with the 135 adapter kit. It shoots exactly the same format and you get a top medium format camera thrown in as well.
True indeed. Though there is something to be said for the XPan's form factor. That and I've seen more dead Mamiya 7's & 6's than XPan's 😅
As well, these days a Mamiya 7 is generally more expensive too!
@@artsyaidan Yes, most film cameras are up, but you can still get a Mamiya repaired, and you’ll also have one of the best MF cameras going. If your Xpan breaks, it’s game over I believe.
@@artsyaidan 👍Hope your Xpan holds up. I’ve owned 2 Mamiya 7s and a Mamiya 6 for several years without problems, but I know I can get them repaired if they do break. Honestly, if I owned an Xpan I’d sell it now before it dies. I agree it’s an attractive and interesting camera, but it’ll be a very costly doorstop if/when it dies.
@@mike747436 it may also be a philosophy/approach to it all. While of course a mechanical camera has a better shot in the super long term, it's my opinion & experience that an electronic camera's death is more an "if" than a "when" if well taken care of. Also have an M7 so I do fully invest in that sentiment 😂
so it basically has photoshop generative fill built-in
damn thing is over 3k used. Awesome As F*** tho
bruh dat camera wide af
Like your videos! Similar style haha
Rt though. I really got a kick out of the POV. It seems so simple to strap a cellphone to the viewfinder, but I certainly wouldn't have ever thought about it. Great video and I'm looking forward to seeing more from ya. ✌
honeslty glad i never wanted one just doesnt seem worth it
OK - First, it is NOT a Hasselblad It is a Fuji TX1, Hasselblad just place their name due to that they arranged a Co agreement to work together - And that this model either both Fuji or Hassleblad are not been made anymore, So take very good of your baby, a friend of mine has this camera, and it took him 4 months to get it fixed as all it needed to get the shutter button fix - 4 MONTHS. 2nd the lenses are made also by Fuji, Hasselblad does not make lenses-all they make now is the newest model The Hasselblad 907x look at the video... And last I rather use my Horizant to do panoramic shots as all I need from that model is One Lens as the lens is very Constasty for that model that I have... Check out the video clip - question? Is it a Street Camera? Do you need all that Wide Coverage to shoot street photos, since that the format is only 24x120mm shorter that the Widelux F8 Model. Otherwise Nice Shots.
ua-cam.com/video/5C4aPV09AX8/v-deo.html
You got it! The XPan is indeed made by Fujifilm and is the same as the TX-1. I cover this at 9:33. And I'm glad your friend was able to get it repaired at all- as far as I know there are no remaining repair options for XPan's these days. If they die, they are sadly simply dead.
The 907X is a neat camera- I'd love one to use solely as a digital back for my 503CX. However, at a third the cost I can get a GFX that sports the exact same sensor with autofocus and a mechanical shutter that doesn't require leaf-shutter lenses.
And as for if I need the wide aspect for street, probably not, but does anyone need any special feature? I find it's a unique tool to refresh your composition & technique. It creates the extra requirement to fill the whole frame, else you are wasting film. I aim to either fill the composition with detail, or alternatively use the wide negative space for extra drama. I'll admit that the street POV segment doesn't necessarily have the best examples of shots to use this camera for as I blew through the roll in about 30m for the production of this video, but I'm quite proud of some of my work over the past few months I've had with this camera, showcased in the intro segment.
Actually the XPan lenses were made by Nittoh to Hasselblad specification. The body was made by Fuji. Indeed the quality control card that came with the camera carries both Hasselblad and Fuji logos and the QC certification from Fuji.
Yes all 3 X-Pan lenses come from Nittoh Japan (not Fuji), source is Hasselblad optical development boss in Götenborg.
As Hasselblad developed the X1D digital camera they went again to Nittoh for the whole X lenses optical line.
They even asked Nittoh to rebuilt the same optical construction for the XCD 45 3.5 as the older X-Pan 45mm 4.
The same optical designer went on this job, modifying the X-Pan formula to cope with the sensor glass cover and filter and autofocus (due to the sensor filters the original X-Pan 45mm does not perform very well digital)
@@davidmantripp5312according to Hasselblad informations given recently, even main parts of the body were made by Nittoh Japan, perhaps assembled by Fuji.
Bit of a little boy's comment, "The most interesting camera ever made " !, Great tool, but never the best. Give me a fully manual one any day.
True, the title is a tad hyperbolic for the purposes of attention on this platform, but the first line of the video clarifies it a bit- "the most unique professional camera ever made". Haven't seen anyone before or since make something this out there from everything else with a serious audience :)
(though to be fair, the were a rough sell on initial release)