This is too cool. Hasselblad is the gold standard for many of us who shot film and a digital version of their original form factor is a great move. It looks superb.
Christopher, as I have recently learned from "Yumpladukfoo"... Hasselblad's designs are backwards; so I will be retur.... wait... no... I'm having a good time with this image maker... I think I'll keep it... and buy a 500 series body with some Ziess glass... and have some more fun with it.
Sam, it would be fun to use some of the old chrome lenses, the classic, Planar, Sonnar and Distagon. The new ones probably work better but there was real pixie dust inside when you used vintage Hasselblad glass. Three dimensional plasticity and a wide and subtle tonal range. Brilliant image making power.
Awesome video! I have very similar interests such as cinematography for work and keeping photography more personal. Also, I think I just became your 1,000th subscriber. Congratulations! Excited for what's to come.
65=50 in ff. For the lenses they have out *(not including the zoom) here are the conversions 135=107, 120m=96, 90=70, 80=65, 45=35, 30=24, 21=17 - just for reference it's not full 645 so the equivalence is slightly off. Personally I'd say the 120 and the 90 and the 30 are the best lenses. 65 and 80 are not far behind. But two best are 120/30 just that the 120 is a macro so it's a bit too big which defeats the purpose of he camera I guess. The 907x is pretty cool tho (I have the X1Dblack).
I was a Rollei 6800 user as the lightmetering over Hasselblad 30 years ago. I love digital but I am missing my medium format. I am contemplating buying a 503 with old glasses and the 907X. Have you plan to make a video on a 5xx + 907x with old manual glass ?
I have two 500 C/M cameras. I am considering selling one. Also have a Chrome 80mm lens for it. No back though. I'm keeping those. I'm curious if this digital back will produce good results with the old glass. Many digital cameras require special lenses for the sensor.
Great overview! What is your experience like shooting this camera vertically? Obviously you can't really use it at waist level that way because the screen just tilts in the one direction.. With a 6x6 back it's obviously a non-issue.. but I did see one or two vertical portraits in your video, and I wasn't sure if you shot them that way, or simply cropped them from horizontal shots. Thanks for your insight! It's a very compelling option to be able to pair with all the old Hassy stuff.
Brilliant video, man. I reviewed the X1D MK1 a while back but somehow I've managed to NEVER have heard of the 907X. Thanks for taking the time to post an eval!
I will have to play with that more. In my quick experience, focus peaking was too sensitive, leaving me with slightly off focus for every shot, and I did not attempt to dial that back, so I’ve been using the “Auto Zoom In” for manual focus, which is definitely a neat way to manual focus, but not always the best option. I’ll play with it more.
Omg it feels like using a film camera? Where is the optical view finder? And where is the film advance dial? And the counter window. & does it say kodax on the memory card. Forgive my f stops but I’m gonna have to adjust my the bellows in my head so I can buy this one! Seriously wouldn’t you like instead to have a standard eye contact eye level viewfinder for precision shooting? Seems to me that would be helpful. Medium format or not. Like your sister version?
Sam McGhee I’m shooting with Sony a7riii and a7iii. I made the transition from medium format digital to FF. I still shoot film with a Fuji GS680 and Crown Graphic (4x5 and Instant).
The 500c/m or 553ELX / P25 combo is what I'm using now. It's pretty nice, though, focusing can be a disappointment if you people are waiting on you or you miss the focus zone. The results when you get it all right is really, really nice, especially for a camera back that's from 2008.
Seriously tempting. If you want modern medium format system on more affordable budget, I guess Fuji GFX is the best choice. But, that's a practically a digital camera. A completely new system. On the other side, the 907 means you can revive your old V bodies. Hmmm....
Hey man great vid. I just got one but am using old vmount lenses until the 45p is back in stock... can I ask you on the dial in manual mode is there anyway to control both shutter speed and aperture while in live view mode I just cannot seem to work it out? Also you should make more vids they have been great so far!!!
There’s a little button on the side of the body, near the dial and shutter button. Hold it down while spinning the dial to change the function of the dial to control shutter. It feels convoluted... but it works I guess.
It's pretty ok. I'll have to use it more in that environment. Only a few times now have I pulled it out in a high ISO scenario, and aside from being out of focus, I noticed a good amount of noise.
“I like the aspect ratio of medium format.” Medium format is not an aspect ratio. Medium format cameras were made from 6x6 ratio to 6x17. The 500 series was designed to be 6x6. The series could be designed the way it was, because with a square ratio, it didn’t require a rotating back or being held sideways. The back on this one I think is equivalent to 6x8. It is a ridiculous use of this design unless you only want to make landscape oriented photos. If you make portrait oriented photos, the shutter release is in an odd place and the screen is angled to the side. If they made a square sensor back for this, it would be an awesome camera.
Interestingly Victor Hasselblad was left handed and so his cameras were made with that in mind, another reason some people find them difficult to operate initially. I have kept all my 500cm and SWC film cameras through nostalgia but i will have to resurrect them now. I strongly identify with "The feel" you talk about.
Victor Hasselblad being left handed sounds like a myth. Do you have a source? You operate a 500CM with your right hand (focus, winding, set exposure) all that is done with left hand is fire the shutter.
Yes, after a firmware update, the CFV II 50C back-sensationally, as the first digital Hasselblad back ever-works on 200-series cameras without a sync cable or modification of the electronic contacts on the camera body. It is simply amazing!
@@Mrzippy3 the sensor on this 907 is "only" roughly 44x33mm in size. Not the whole 56x56 what a film negative shot on hasselblad would produce. The fov of the lens is pretty close to a 50mm as was above stated.
Honestly this looks super cool but if you had that on an older 500 series how would you make a vertical image? Even on that new body? Does the sensor rotate? Or do you just have to rotate the camera - does the screen tilt for vertical?
I spoke with the pro sales people at Vistek in Toronto and he said they order the 907x in Nov 2019. It has not arrive at Visek yet. We are now in July 2020.
Wow, now I want one. The big diff is that things aren’t reversed on the flip out as they are in a true WLF. It’s the reason I don’t flip out my LCD screens; it’s not the same.
.....thanks for posting this video, very enjoyable.........for the next review please shoot the CFV 'back' on a Hasselblad V system body with Zeiss lenses....the 80mm Planar f2.8 on a 500CM is the obvious test that will appeal to most people......well done on shooting film as a personal choice....long live film...long live the Hasselblad V system with film backs!
With patient sleuthing you can get a decent Hassy film body on eBay for a fair price, but of course you know that already. Just don't understand why a pro would hesitate. Good luck!
We ordered it on B&H November of 2019. I called and called and called B&H about the release date, and literally never received any update or notification that it was in stock. It just arrived one day.
I want to love this camera, but I just can't. I like it. But for me to love it, it has to be the successor of the SWC line. I.e. a 24 - 28 mm equivalent, and a smidge more compact lens-wise. A fair try nevertheless.
A dream camera, looks like it was just discontinued sadly, so will have to fist fight someone on ebay someday. The GFX 50R is currently way more in my price range but love the build and look of this 😓
907x just released; the one here and smugly mine too were the 'moon edition' a limited run celebrating Hass on the moon. The non moon ones are cheaper - lens does not come with it
Nelson is on the money. We fought for the blacked out special version with a tiny plaque on the side. The more traditionally styled black and chrome version is now available.
What is it with us earthlings. Everyone says they need film to “slow them down!” Can you imagine when if someone told us 20-30 years ago when we loaded our kodax and picked up our prints at fotomatt that we would need film to slow us down in the future. What next. 20 years from now we will be buying Tesla’s and iPhone 17s for 50 cents on eBay to slow us down from 10G and 10000 mega pixel space ships!!!! Lolololol
No resemblance to film. Geez. Optics are different. Focal length...if this suits you for your personal work- the images presented seem to include a mix of random focus, blown highlights + wonky framing, that will most likely never be subject to critical or editorial review, good for you. Not enough solid functionality on display here for your conclusions to be relevant . I am not looking for assuaged feelings from a machine just optimal image quality that services the content without any drama.The one on one experience, those warm fuzzy feelings, I leave to others.
Glad to see you enjoying the 907X Special Edition Sam. Thanks to you and Sydney for using the X System, can't wait to see what you both do next!
🤘🏻 check out the profile video we made for Sydney’s photography with the X1D: vimeo.com/417832328
Are these camera still have stock ?
Did you get the 500 series yet? It’s been my main camera for the last 17 years. Planning on getting this back for it.
Check out my latest video for an update!
This is too cool. Hasselblad is the gold standard for many of us who shot film and a digital version of their original form factor is a great move. It looks superb.
Christopher, as I have recently learned from "Yumpladukfoo"... Hasselblad's designs are backwards; so I will be retur.... wait... no... I'm having a good time with this image maker... I think I'll keep it... and buy a 500 series body with some Ziess glass... and have some more fun with it.
Sam, it would be fun to use some of the old chrome lenses, the classic, Planar, Sonnar and Distagon. The new ones probably work better but there was real pixie dust inside when you used vintage Hasselblad glass. Three dimensional plasticity and a wide and subtle tonal range. Brilliant image making power.
Would love to see this digital back on a 501c (etc) with all the vintage Zeiss glass! 😄 Thanks for the vid!
That’s such a great idea.
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Awesome video! I have very similar interests such as cinematography for work and keeping photography more personal. Also, I think I just became your 1,000th subscriber. Congratulations! Excited for what's to come.
I’ll blast some party confetti in your honor. Thank you for joining the party. I’ve got some Uber nerdy stuff planned for the next videos.
@@SamMcGhee Woohoo! Right up my alley. Can't wait!
65=50 in ff. For the lenses they have out *(not including the zoom) here are the conversions 135=107, 120m=96, 90=70, 80=65, 45=35, 30=24, 21=17 - just for reference it's not full 645 so the equivalence is slightly off. Personally I'd say the 120 and the 90 and the 30 are the best lenses. 65 and 80 are not far behind. But two best are 120/30 just that the 120 is a macro so it's a bit too big which defeats the purpose of he camera I guess. The 907x is pretty cool tho (I have the X1Dblack).
Tight. This was a satisfying nerd vibe.
So if I use 80mm with 503cx in V series, it is roughly equivalent to 65mm in 135?
I was a Rollei 6800 user as the lightmetering over Hasselblad 30 years ago. I love digital but I am missing my medium format. I am contemplating buying a 503 with old glasses and the 907X. Have you plan to make a video on a 5xx + 907x with old manual glass ?
I have two 500 C/M cameras. I am considering selling one. Also have a Chrome 80mm lens for it. No back though. I'm keeping those. I'm curious if this digital back will produce good results with the old glass. Many digital cameras require special lenses for the sensor.
Send me some pics of the camera on Instagram! Maybe!
Great overview! What is your experience like shooting this camera vertically? Obviously you can't really use it at waist level that way because the screen just tilts in the one direction.. With a 6x6 back it's obviously a non-issue.. but I did see one or two vertical portraits in your video, and I wasn't sure if you shot them that way, or simply cropped them from horizontal shots. Thanks for your insight! It's a very compelling option to be able to pair with all the old Hassy stuff.
keep these videos coming. im glad someone is finally making videos on this camera..
The sensor is 44x33mm, it is defintely larger than full frame but not yet enough to be called medium format.
Hi, I may be dumb but I have been waiting to buy this for over a year, and it is not available anywhere is it? Where can you purchase it? Thanks
Literally sat on the B&H waiting list for ages and randomly got a shipping notification one day. Mystery.
Question: where could we to find a girlfriend whose family owned rolleiflex ?
😂
Good to see this video. Thanks! There must be very few of these out there, this is the first non-corporate video I've come across.
3:42 "about a 35mm equivalent-ish" - it's a 50mm equivalent. It would be a 35mm equivalent on 6x6 film.
I've been enjoyably corrected. Thank you.
Brilliant video, man. I reviewed the X1D MK1 a while back but somehow I've managed to NEVER have heard of the 907X. Thanks for taking the time to post an eval!
So you got the autofocus calibration fixed?
Hi Sam, can you talk a little about manual focus with focus peaking? Does it work well? Like any of the other mirrorless cameras? Thanks
I will have to play with that more. In my quick experience, focus peaking was too sensitive, leaving me with slightly off focus for every shot, and I did not attempt to dial that back, so I’ve been using the “Auto Zoom In” for manual focus, which is definitely a neat way to manual focus, but not always the best option. I’ll play with it more.
Love to quality of your channel ! Please make more videos.
Omg it feels like using a film camera? Where is the optical view finder? And where is the film advance dial? And the counter window. & does it say kodax on the memory card. Forgive my f stops but I’m gonna have to adjust my the bellows in my head so I can buy this one!
Seriously wouldn’t you like instead to have a standard eye contact eye level viewfinder for precision shooting? Seems to me that would be helpful. Medium format or not. Like your sister version?
What is the name of your waist level film camera?
Is there a firmware update to flip the image on the monitor like a real waist level finder :-) ?
Love the idea😂
I miss my 500cm / p25 combo! I might just have to buy this! Thanks for the review!
What are you shooting now?
Sam McGhee I’m shooting with Sony a7riii and a7iii. I made the transition from medium format digital to FF. I still shoot film with a Fuji GS680 and Crown Graphic (4x5 and Instant).
The 500c/m or 553ELX / P25 combo is what I'm using now. It's pretty nice, though, focusing can be a disappointment if you people are waiting on you or you miss the focus zone. The results when you get it all right is really, really nice, especially for a camera back that's from 2008.
Can my Hasselblad H lenses be used on the 907X???
Clicked as fast as I could !!!!!! Please make more videos 🥺
🤘🏻😅
What happens when you want to shoot vertical since it's not a square? The beauty of my 500 Series cameras IS the 6x6 format.
I’m actually making a video about that topic now.
Seriously tempting. If you want modern medium format system on more affordable budget, I guess Fuji GFX is the best choice. But, that's a practically a digital camera. A completely new system.
On the other side, the 907 means you can revive your old V bodies.
Hmmm....
That Fuji is pretty dope. 🤘🏻😅
Hey man great vid. I just got one but am using old vmount lenses until the 45p is back in stock... can I ask you on the dial in manual mode is there anyway to control both shutter speed and aperture while in live view mode I just cannot seem to work it out?
Also you should make more vids they have been great so far!!!
There’s a little button on the side of the body, near the dial and shutter button. Hold it down while spinning the dial to change the function of the dial to control shutter. It feels convoluted... but it works I guess.
Sam McGhee thanks Sam yeah I worked it out it’s not the most comfortable but it works I guess haha hope you are still enjoying yours
Hi Sam, a quick question, how is the quality of the ISO? Dows it perform well at high ISO like X1D?
It's pretty ok. I'll have to use it more in that environment. Only a few times now have I pulled it out in a high ISO scenario, and aside from being out of focus, I noticed a good amount of noise.
Playing with this comparison today.
@@SamMcGhee Hi Sam, thanks for your reply. Looking forward to seeing the comparison! Thanks for doing your videos!
Where can I get this back with nickle trim around the perimeter of the back. I have a 503 CW
I think those are coming soon. All the literature in the box shows this with chrome/nickel edging. Black on black is the special edition.
This guy is AMAZING. Love the ARRI and the your little kids!
“I like the aspect ratio of medium format.”
Medium format is not an aspect ratio. Medium format cameras were made from 6x6 ratio to 6x17. The 500 series was designed to be 6x6. The series could be designed the way it was, because with a square ratio, it didn’t require a rotating back or being held sideways. The back on this one I think is equivalent to 6x8. It is a ridiculous use of this design unless you only want to make landscape oriented photos. If you make portrait oriented photos, the shutter release is in an odd place and the screen is angled to the side. If they made a square sensor back for this, it would be an awesome camera.
Interestingly Victor Hasselblad was left handed and so his cameras were made with that in mind, another reason some people find them difficult to operate initially.
I have kept all my 500cm and SWC film cameras through nostalgia but i will have to resurrect them now. I strongly identify with "The feel" you talk about.
😧 fun fact. Thank you.
Victor Hasselblad being left handed sounds like a myth. Do you have a source? You operate a 500CM with your right hand (focus, winding, set exposure) all that is done with left hand is fire the shutter.
Will the back work with a 203FE body?
I’m pretty sure, but let’s find out.
Yes, after a firmware update, the CFV II 50C back-sensationally, as the first digital Hasselblad back ever-works on 200-series cameras without a sync cable or modification of the electronic contacts on the camera body. It is simply amazing!
should try one of those SIgma Foveon cameras
Interesting for sure. Not really my vibe.
How much for the full setup?
Your outro is the same as mine is after whatever I've been doing for fun. "Oh... I've gotta get back to work."
Speak the truth, I guess. Got a lot to do.
I have a 503 cxi which I would like that back to fit on. That would be sweet.
Let's make it happen.
Where did you manage to buy this camera?
BH. Was on the waiting list for ages.
Sam McGhee still been on waiting list for ages! Get a notification every 2 weeks that I’m still on the list at least! 😆
Bro! You guys from Spokane?? The clip of your sister was in Spokane! I know my city anywhere!
it looks awkward to hold - unbalanced?
XCD 65 is equivalent of 50mm ff actually :)
Yeah. I fudged that a little. 🤙🏻😅
Based on this info its actually 36mm. photographybay.com/2016/02/06/understanding-medium-format-crop-factors/
@@Mrzippy3 the sensor on this 907 is "only" roughly 44x33mm in size. Not the whole 56x56 what a film negative shot on hasselblad would produce. The fov of the lens is pretty close to a 50mm as was above stated.
Roni Järvensivu thank you
Really considering to drop 7.5k for this... I have the 500cm, so i'll be using it with that, but DAMN its expensive
Do it. Please. Let’s see it.
Honestly this looks super cool but if you had that on an older 500 series how would you make a vertical image? Even on that new body? Does the sensor rotate? Or do you just have to rotate the camera - does the screen tilt for vertical?
I spoke with the pro sales people at Vistek in Toronto and he said they order the 907x in Nov 2019. It has not arrive at Visek yet. We are now in July 2020.
Wow, now I want one.
The big diff is that things aren’t reversed on the flip out as they are in a true WLF. It’s the reason I don’t flip out my LCD screens; it’s not the same.
You probably are one of the first to be delivered ... hard to find one.
Not sure how the title of this video syncs with the video. It is really a review of the camera.
.....thanks for posting this video, very enjoyable.........for the next review please shoot the CFV 'back' on a Hasselblad V system body with Zeiss lenses....the 80mm Planar f2.8 on a 500CM is the obvious test that will appeal to most people......well done on shooting film as a personal choice....long live film...long live the Hasselblad V system with film backs!
I'm trying to get my hands on a similar setup, for sure, obviously not trying that hard, but I personally want to make that happen.
@@SamMcGhee we stay tuned.....thank you for responding
With patient sleuthing you can get a decent Hassy film body on eBay for a fair price, but of course you know that already. Just don't understand why a pro would hesitate. Good luck!
Where did you find it in stock?
We ordered it on B&H November of 2019. I called and called and called B&H about the release date, and literally never received any update or notification that it was in stock. It just arrived one day.
almost square?? you can choose right
Of course.
But you really do take AWSOME great pictures and that’s all that matters. I like your use of color. & you nail sweet exposure.
Does it only shoot in 30fps?
Yes indeed. 30fps is the only option. No format or codec options either. Just a simple “HD or 2.7k” option.
Sam McGhee I see. Wish it also had 24fps. But I guess that’s not what this camera was intended for.
Oh how I would LOVE a Hasselblad...
I said the same thing.
Sam McGhee my life would be complete if only somehow a Hasselblad came into it! s/
The price is 😯
No, it's a different tech altogether.
Now you won't have to watch the video.
I had a 500C decades ago. I was an idiot for selling it.
I want to love this camera, but I just can't. I like it. But for me to love it, it has to be the successor of the SWC line. I.e. a 24 - 28 mm equivalent, and a smidge more compact lens-wise. A fair try nevertheless.
Oh. And subbed. :)
@@magnuswidqvist4457 There is an XCD30 lens which is equivalent to 24mm and compact-ish
@@mythofyht Thank you. I hadn't seen that.
A dream camera, looks like it was just discontinued sadly, so will have to fist fight someone on ebay someday. The GFX 50R is currently way more in my price range but love the build and look of this 😓
907x just released; the one here and smugly mine too were the 'moon edition' a limited run celebrating Hass on the moon. The non moon ones are cheaper - lens does not come with it
Nelson is on the money. We fought for the blacked out special version with a tiny plaque on the side. The more traditionally styled black and chrome version is now available.
I feel Love...
Water proofing needed. Come on Hasselblad.
Can I have? Please?
Great vid! Subscribed.
What is it with us earthlings. Everyone says they need film to “slow them down!” Can you imagine when if someone told us 20-30 years ago when we loaded our kodax and picked up our prints at fotomatt that we would need film to slow us down in the future. What next. 20 years from now we will be buying Tesla’s and iPhone 17s for 50 cents on eBay to slow us down from 10G and 10000 mega pixel space ships!!!! Lolololol
Sticky notes??? You probably eat Grape nuts for breakfast too...
NO NOT THE SAME!
Completely agree. My title was a bit click-baity wasn't it.
907X is bigger，sensor。
Dope. Thanks for checking.
*Giggles in Fuji GFX*
No resemblance to film. Geez. Optics are different. Focal length...if this suits you for your personal work- the images presented seem to include a mix of random focus, blown highlights + wonky framing, that will most likely never be subject to critical or editorial review, good for you. Not enough solid functionality on display here for your conclusions to be relevant . I am not looking for assuaged feelings from a machine just optimal image quality that services the content without any drama.The one on one experience, those warm fuzzy feelings, I leave to others.
If shooting vertical. Does the image on touch screen switch also?
It does not. You'd have to just rotate in post if you do choose to shoot vertically.
Sam McGhee bummer! That would seem to prove frustrating to shoot portraits in that orientation :-/.
Sam McGhee thank you for clarifying. Got a subscriber.