I bought a Hasselblad 500C in 1965 and used it successfully for a number of years..... have not been interested in more recent models until this X2D 100c was announced... ordered it instantly....
Hands up all those people who knew about this and were waiting for THIS review and this review only? As an X1Dii and 907x wedding and portrait pro I am truly excited
I hope Hasselblad doesn't take long to release the successor of the 907x. I know they have limited resources, even with. DJI help, but it will be great. Many people just love going out with the 907 as a creative triggering machine.
@@jaimeduncan6167 I will have two X1D2's eventually but won't pull that trigger until I can replace the 907x as well - wedding shooter here - in the Bridal Boudoir, or bedroom on the day the 907 is king - as it is just so small - I have a specially adapted Hasselblad hood for it replete with a Hass badge on the front - looks cools as mustard - I also adapted the finder optic bracket as a mount for a strobe commander -be warned you can get it stuck!!!! All epic stuff - but coming down from 100mp Fuji GFX100 was not an easy move - going back up with Hass will be!!!!
What a thing of beauty and comparative simplicity ! Many thanks for the detailed exposition. It immediately answered two concerns I had raised with dealers in the UK but got no clarity from. The first concerned weather sealing on lenses and the body. The dealers didn't know - perhaps because they don't have a copy yet. It appears that the system can now be used like the GFX for outdoor and mountain photography. The second concerned the customisable nature of moving the single AF point. Shooting landscape I don't mind that there is just one point. This video has allayed my concern about a cumbersome and silly system of only using the touch screen to adjust position when using the EVF. It appears I will be fine to use the command dials but it is still far less convenient than a decent joy stick as per SL2. Loud applause to Hasselblad for putting the higher magnification and higher resolution EVF in. Completely retrograde of Fuji to equip the 100s with the noticeably inferior version. I had the 100 and enjoyed its EVF far more than the low res bunged into the 100S. If you don't use the lCD for most framing and composition or checking the EVF quality is important. Is the experience of looking through this eVF comparable to the superb implementation in SL2 ? The new lenses once again look like wonderful instruments.
The X2D looks stunning! I lust for one. I don’t know if it’s such a bad thing it doesn’t have video. Video would have meant a more cluttered design and it seems the rolling shutter is quite severe on that 100mp sensor. Not everything has to be hybrid and nobody would dream of complaining about an Arri cinema camera not being able to shoot stills.
Its a camera for stills for sure - MF video was a bit foa miss due to its high res and as you say rolling shutter artefacts - not having to have the heatsink for video is prob how they freed up space for a 1tb internal memory??? Although unclear on that as long exposure might use same power???
Beautiful video, thank you! Would love to see you use your Hasselblad zoom lens on this new body and your reactions/experience. From quality of pics to practical use of hand holding re weight etc. Thank you again!
I am more attracted to hassleblad than Fuji in terms of the design and its simplicity, and the leaf shutter is just an amazing thing, I have it on my Bronica GS1 and is perfect to damp the mirror slap or just use MLU or to sync flash. The only thing that blocks me for the moment is the price (need to sell a lot of my film and digital gear to get the camera and 2 lenses) and the fact that I just purchased a second hand D850 for half the price with only 450 shutter count !
You forgot to mention one of the biggest features: the EVF has x1.0 magnification, this is absolutely gorgeous. Also, we really have to wait for the Eye-AF to be released and how fast it will be. Now that we have so much megapixels in those cameras, the quality of the image depends a lot on lenses and AF performance. This is even more true since megapixels is not an issue for landscape or anything still: I can use my fullframe camera and a tripod and make a 1000Mp image if I want to.
Sony-Camera, Zeiss-Lens and Leica Filter. 🙂 Nice Review, thanks for that, Math. Now we are all waiting - remember, you promised us a mirrorless Leica S3 replacement. Greetings from Frankfurt - Andreas
Great video which I enjoyed watching waiting for my X2D to arrive and I wanted to say I am also using a 1TB Compact B card without problems from Integral - Ultima Pro X - keep the videos coming
I really appreciate this. I've loved the X1Dii but this addresses a few of the issues I've had with it. Looking forward to following your updates. Cheers!
Excellent presentation and Introduction to the H2d- c100. I was hesitant as to get it, I own the X1Dii-50C, but you sold me on the stabilization feature of this one.
I love your videos . Some of the best most comprehensive info on the different cameras. The most informative I have ever seen. You mentioned a screen protector in this video. I am wondering what protector you use for your screen protector. Thanks for the great sharing of you knowledge .
I see a lot of mathphotographer videos, chiefly those relating to Hasselblad X2D and X1Dii as well as Leica M and Leica Q. I very much look forward to a video on Hasselblad 907x 50c camera .... ! As the moniker would suggest, these videos are clinically precise. The videos also tend to judge a camera or lens on its own merits, seldom drawing a direct comparison with another brand. All of that is for the good. But sometimes, not having the variety that our friend mathphotographer has, whether a particular camera is preferable to another with similar specs though vastly different prices. Or to put the question in a rather pedestrian fashion: how much is one paying for the brand, and is it wholly or partially worth it in terms of quality of construction and reliability in use?
Nice in depth preview, looking forward your next video about that x2d. Highly desirable medium format camera. According Karl Taylor review focus tracking is to be expected in future firmware updates.
Dear Matt - nic video. How would you compare the sharpness on hand holding between this camera and the gfx100s? I would be interested to know as I noted high failure rate on the gfx100s
A great video for a great camera. The design of the body and the New lenses is superb. The body look Likes B and O hifi design. When you See this camera you just think i would like immediately go out to Try it!...
Thanks a lot Math for a very nice introduction video. I was patiently waiting for this video to come out. Could you please inform us more on AF, specifically the AF speed. How it is compared to GFX 100S? It would be even amazing if you could make a dedicated comparison video of X2D 100C against the GFX 100S. BTW, as you mentioned, X2D does not have Eye AF or any kind of focus tracking for now, however this might change in near future with a firmware update, at least this is what the rumors are saying :)
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Great video!! -> My main question was the older xcd 35-70 and you did that. Does that zoom have a rubber gasket (sorry to ask if you covered this in a prior video, but don't recall it coming up)? I assume you can set the front trigger area ring to aperture and the rear to shutter and then do perhaps auto ISO? I like to shoot "manual" in this manner.... May I ask you to please do some example photos with that zoom? Do you have a L bracket that will work with the camera. I use L brackets to protect the body more than anything else to be honest....to not worry...
Thanks Jeffrey, so many questions :) I use L-brackets sometimes but not on the X2D yet, so will have to watch out for that. I am happy to shoot the X2D with older XCD lenses like the XCD 35-75 and posting them then on the channel. The XCD 35-75 has a rubber sealing on the mount side like all XCD lenses. The X1D system and the X2D system are fully weather sealed.
@@mathphotographer Super thank you. I ask because I am leaning toward the zoom and x2d and that will have to be my main unit/kit for a while given the costs. Perhaps 24m before another lens can be obtained...so I wanted to make sure I'd be happy. Have an xpro3 now and just want better image quality.
Hmmm...wonder how this beast competes with the Fujifilm GFX? Yes, the X2D is a gem indeed, native lens option so so. 100m will eat into your CF cards like petrol pumped in your car. Never the less, another excellent review again Bro
Ian Morison: Just to say that increasing the number of pixels from 50 to 100 Megapixels only increase the resolution by a factor of ~ root 2 = 1,412 not times 2, It depend on the pixel size which is reduced by about 1.4 - from 5.3 microns down to 3.76 microns . (Ratio is 1.409)
Thank you for this video! I would LOVE to see more videos on this X2D. Also hope to see more samples w/the new 38mm XCD V lens & the 90mm XCD V lens (when it becomes available). Finally, I just ordered an X2D & the new 38 mm XCD lens from Hasselblad (will definitely take it w/me when I go to Paris & Barcelona next month ;) I hope to get to Switzerland one day--it looks absolutely beautiful there!
@@mathphotographerI used to have a neighbor who would go on and on about how if he could live anywhere he'd pick Switzerland (so naturally I'm intrigued!). Thank you so much for the upcoming videos.
Thank you for your comprehensive review. This is, by far, the best X2D review I've seen on You Tube. I ordered one from Hasselblad USA the morning of the launch. No indication on time frame till delivery. I waited nearly 6 months for the X1D when it first launched. Hope the X2D does not take as long!!
Hi Math, would you care to make a video on-using the Nikon SB700 or similar with the X2D. The confusing is caused by Nikons clever flash settings and metering modes. Basically I would like to underexpose the ambient exposure in Manual exposure mode by about 2 stops and not have that ever changed by any of Nikons optional settings unless I change it on purpose. It appears that depending on your camera metering mode you could end up using Standard TTL or TTL -BL which both want to interfere with the ambient exposure which is not what I want to happen. Once my ambient is fixed, I now wish to add TTL flash to expose my subjects face correctly, this is the method I use for my Sony cameras and Godox speedlights. Which method of On camera TTL flash do I choose, also which X2D metering mode do I use ? Apparently the X2D metering mode dictates the whether I use Standard TTL or TTL-BL, I am so confused and many others like me, can you please help? I do wish hasselblad could use Godox flash and not use 😮Nikons complicated system. Regards Michael
Your insight is much appreciated. As I have invested in a number of XCD lenses (5) I would really appreciate - i) how they perform on the X2D and ii) IQ 'old' vs 'new' lenses (does one have to invest in the new lenses in order to have the full benefit of the X2D - short of focusing speed perhaps). Lastly still no auto iso in M ? all the best
You mention that you would a longer teach video on the 100c and possibly one on the tricks you can do with it. I cannot find them on You Tube though I was sure I saw and commented ecstatically on it. Patrick
Thank you for your excellent review. Do you believe that a future firmware upgrade will incorporate the ibis system to bring multi shot capability to the x2d?
Thanks for the very nice overview. It would be nice to see some night-time shots to see how the exposure works in the lower lighting and how well the IBIS works in real conditions.
Maybe they will have a video function variation model with kess megapixel abd less rolling shutter like other camera manufraturers? That explain the microphone holes at the frobt of the camera abd also seem like too empty on the side opening doors which can fit in some headphone and microphone jacks?
I would like to have you confirm what happens when you are in manual focusing mode and set the focus to a certain distance per the focusing distance scale and then turn off the camera. When you turn it on again, I’m assuming that the camera stays in the same manual focus distance position? I’m also assuming that the new lenses have a manual focusing “hard stop”, otherwise the first question - for the camera to turn on and off and maintain the same focal distance - would not be possible? Thank you.
I enjoyed the detailed video very much. In a future video I would like to learn about how to benefit from the very short leaf shutter sync speeds for flash photography (espially OCF).
Hello, how do you think this system compares to the phase one iq4 150 in terms of perceptive resolution and sharpness. Is the phase one really THAT much better?
Here: ua-cam.com/video/wD3An09hmjU/v-deo.html. I hope it helps, but the difference in price is so wide, it's difficult to compare them, and the X2D is not going to help you with film for example.
Phase One IQ4 is unbeatable in terms of sharpness and image quality, nothing comes close. But the price tag for an IQ4 is 50k - also an unbeatable price tag ;)
As always, very nice review. Would very much appreciate seeing a review of adapting the 907x digital back to a view camera as well as mounting the X2D to a view camera.
Hasselblad has stated that focus tracking the face detect track will come in a firmware upgrade. If you watch the launch video closely you can see the the cameras are shown using tracking AF. So it can’t be too far away. Just not ready for launch.
Another wonderful look at the camera...it's funny the fact that this is a Sony sensor..makes you think...Fuji should has been in their own lane when it comes to "medium format" and "aps-c" for a long time..but in the sense if Sony wanted to go "after them" in the medium format game..they absolutely can and this "sensor" shows that they have the tech if they wanted to..but maybe the body design is still getting worked on if or when they will ever make a Sony Medium Format Camera..in my opinion maybe they should..because lets say some Sony photographers want to move up to "Medium Format" and if there no choice inside the Sony line..people will jump to Fuji for that need...business wise your going to lose some people in that sense, why not keep them in the Sony "camp" and have that "Medium Format" line...Fuji is probably not worried for now..but they know Sony maybe developing something in the future..I hope they do..
with the controls/ Set mode to A then the front control;;er changes aperture. Its wort mentioning that the rear wheel will change the shutter speed under some circumstances.Its something to look at when you do your full review. 🙏
in A the rear wheel cycles 40 30 20 --- I was also in Auto ISO. I wonder if the shutter control is to give additional control when the exposure is wrong??
Hi Math I am interested to purchase a Camera for travel and street photographers I am a beginner I interested is Leica Q3 or M10R and now I see yr video reviews on this Hasselblad X2D 100 so I need yr recommendation because you try both camera Leica Q3 and X2D 100 which is better image and easy to use functionality, hope ur advice and recommendations can make me decide to choose the right camera. After I finish viewing this video I notice the X2D Don’t provide video recording except the old X system X1D|| did the X1D|| have upgrade the firmware or software . and for yr info I looking for camera with video recording .Tks you
Hello, I did not get the X1D iii as I did not feel it would give me much more than my X1D. Which is a camera I love, it's amazing in the hand, better on a tripod and just outstanding in the studio. Well that what I think. I have ordered the X2D c100 and I am looking forward to it.
what the F..... its looks amazing , just now thinking to buy the canon r5c ...but now ....i start thinking , to wait .....! du ist aus deutschland right :) , super nice review !!!!!!!!
hello. thank you very much for the amazing review , can you tell me if it is possible to shoot in raw but with lower resolution? does the camera have a raw small? thanks
Hey math great video. Don’t know if you still have the x2d. Wondering if you noticed any side to side lens mount play between the camera and XCD lens when mounted?
Thanks for the kind feedback. And yes, I notice whenever I change lenses. Almost all XCD lenses when mounted on the X1DII sit firmly and have no play whereas on the X2D there is always a little play and it does not sit as firmly as on the X1DII. Does not bother me but its noticeable.
Thanks for sharing this video my friend. I know the new camera is stunning! As an X1d user, I am very interested in a few tests you could do for us. One being testing the new V series XCD lenses on the older x1dii and testing out more of the older version XCD lenses on the X2d. Specifically I would love to see lenses used such as (35-75mm, 65mm, 45p, and 80mm). For example focusing on a subject in the foreground then focusing on something in the background and if possible with both cameras to see the difference. Also I am very sad that Hasselblad got rid of the mic port because I use it all the time for my remote release cable, that's my only thing I do not like about the new camera. Also I would love if you could somehow show the reaction time to take a photo vs the old cameras and the blackout time. I know this is alot to ask but I would really love to see this. You also mentioned that the new lenses have 1/4000th of a second shutter speed but correct me if I'm wrong but that's only in regards to the new 90mm 2.5 and not the 38mm/55mm. Ohh lastly I guess could you also comment about the weight of the camera vs the x2d? Is it noticeable? Thanks so much, you are one of my favortie/trusted reviewers. I like you cause you are as nerdy as I. - Peace from Paris, Matthew
This camera is spectacular. I’m a Leica shooter, but I got to admit this camera puts Leica on notice. Leica S3 guys better get to work, no reason to buy an SL anymore. This camera is the beginning of FF photographers moving to MF.
You literally took the words out of my mouth. I literally glanced over at my leica sl2s, and my phase one and really thinking about letting it one of them go. You’ve been put on notice Leica! We are so fortunate as creators to have so many choices
I’m sure Leica are working on a MF mirrorless camera, maybe to replace the S3. We’ll see. Anyway, this Hassy is one gorgeous camera. There seem to be a lot of design parallels between Hasselblad and Leica here.
Yes spectacular indeed. But do not jump to conclusions :) The Leica S3 will be totally revamped 2023 ... you will have tears in your eyes when you see what they bring to market, I am almost sure due to network whispers ;)
Awesome, thank you so much! We know the read-out on the sensor is the same as GFX 100s, and without a mechanical shutter the results will be just like the X1D II when adapting lenses, which is only useful for static scenes. Would love if you have any older XCD lenses to test AF, or if you could even show a bit more on 35-75 AF performance. Perhaps one of the older, slower generation of XCD lenses like the 80 1.9 / 65 2.8..? I'm curious to see how the improvement is when racking focus from minimum to infinity. Have you heard anything about how a cable release is supposed to work with no microphone port?
I believe they want you to use Phocus mobile 2 to do cable release via the USB-C port. That is probably superior. The X1D has a different implementation than the X1DII and the remote shutter release was a bit strange. I have done a ton of testing. I think they tried to use some aspects of the headphone jack to make the remote shutter release and I bet it had to be implemented differently with each mechanical jack and headphone chip. (X1D required like 500 Ohms and X1DII required like 10 Ohms to trigger the shutter.) Also, having used the headphone jack for timelapses with the Pluto trigger on the X1D I can tell you it is strangely unreliable. (1 out of 100 shots simply doesn’t trigger)
Around 25:30, the HxD models have a feature called True Focus, does the X2D have such a feature? IMHO, nothing can compete the joystick, except an excellent working face and eye detection 😌
Thank you for the review! Curious to see an upcoming face off with the gfx 100s. Any idea if Hasselblad is planning to introduce a multi shot feature as they do on their h6d? Greetings from Kanton SZ :)
Thanks for sharing, I will love to see the AF system workin in the real world, I know it's not your bead and butter, but if you could include people it will be great, if not, just showing it will be great. Thanks.
Thanks Math for overview video. As always, very informative one👍👍. Will Hasselblad has plan to release the 100 mega pixel digital back (maybe CFV II 100 C) for the 907X camera too? Can't wait, since I have the 907X 50 C system.
Gorgeous camera. But the lack of face and eye detection are major omissions. Maybe Hasselblad could provide them in a future firmware upgrade? The image sharpness in the sample photos here are stunning!
I think they made them primarily new for matching the new Phase Detection AF. The former XCD lenses can all resolve 100MP easily, I am sure but will try out.
Thanks for the excellent video! Would love to see a tips and tricks video. I have the X2D and 38V on order. I didn't feel compelled to get the 55V because it's fairly close in focal length to the 38V and with the crop ability of the X2D I think I can make do with the 38mm (and pick up the 90V when it becomes available). Did you see any performance difference between the 38V and the 55V? Regarding the electronic shutter, I had read that the rolling shutter effect is lessened when you shoot in 14 v. 16 bit mode. Wonder if there is any truth to that? Last question - you seemed to have gotten nice depth of field shooting at f/8 with the the 55mm in the first panorama you show - can you let us know where your focus point was? Thanks!!
thanks for this video! Would love to see how this compares to the top 35mm full frame cameras (Leica M11, etc) in terms of noise, highlight & shadow recovery.
I bought a Hasselblad 500C in 1965 and used it successfully for a number of years..... have not been interested in more recent models until this
X2D 100c was announced... ordered it instantly....
Hej, do you have any unwanted camera that maybe can gift to me to let me make use of it? :)
Hands up all those people who knew about this and were waiting for THIS review and this review only?
As an X1Dii and 907x wedding and portrait pro I am truly excited
I hope Hasselblad doesn't take long to release the successor of the 907x. I know they have limited resources, even with. DJI help, but it will be great. Many people just love going out with the 907 as a creative triggering machine.
@@jaimeduncan6167 I will have two X1D2's eventually but won't pull that trigger until I can replace the 907x as well - wedding shooter here - in the Bridal Boudoir, or bedroom on the day the 907 is king - as it is just so small - I have a specially adapted Hasselblad hood for it replete with a Hass badge on the front - looks cools as mustard - I also adapted the finder optic bracket as a mount for a strobe commander -be warned you can get it stuck!!!! All epic stuff - but coming down from 100mp Fuji GFX100 was not an easy move - going back up with Hass will be!!!!
Thanks! I hope I find time next weeks to provide more deep dives on the new Hasselblad gear :)
What a thing of beauty and comparative simplicity ! Many thanks for the detailed exposition. It immediately answered two concerns I had raised with dealers in the UK but got no clarity from. The first concerned weather sealing on lenses and the body. The dealers didn't know - perhaps because they don't have a copy yet. It appears that the system can now be used like the GFX for outdoor and mountain photography. The second concerned the customisable nature of moving the single AF point. Shooting landscape I don't mind that there is just one point. This video has allayed my concern about a cumbersome and silly system of only using the touch screen to adjust position when using the EVF. It appears I will be fine to use the command dials but it is still far less convenient than a decent joy stick as per SL2. Loud applause to Hasselblad for putting the higher magnification and higher resolution EVF in. Completely retrograde of Fuji to equip the 100s with the noticeably inferior version. I had the 100 and enjoyed its EVF far more than the low res bunged into the 100S. If you don't use the lCD for most framing and composition or checking the EVF quality is important. Is the experience of looking through this eVF comparable to the superb implementation in SL2 ? The new lenses once again look like wonderful instruments.
What I like about you is that you do not miss the opportunity and buy the good directly. Good luck my dear brother.
Thank you Ahmed.
Excellent review. I have ordered the X2D and am waiting impatiently. I look forward to more of your reviews...
Thanks for the positive feedback, much appreciated
Amazing ,incredible sharpness,I will make the Hasselblad X2D my next camera.
It’s a beautiful camera! But I’m already committed to the GFX and X systems.
And thats an excellent camera system too!
The X2D looks stunning! I lust for one. I don’t know if it’s such a bad thing it doesn’t have video. Video would have meant a more cluttered design and it seems the rolling shutter is quite severe on that 100mp sensor. Not everything has to be hybrid and nobody would dream of complaining about an Arri cinema camera not being able to shoot stills.
Its a camera for stills for sure - MF video was a bit foa miss due to its high res and as you say rolling shutter artefacts - not having to have the heatsink for video is prob how they freed up space for a 1tb internal memory??? Although unclear on that as long exposure might use same power???
Beautiful video, thank you! Would love to see you use your Hasselblad zoom lens on this new body and your reactions/experience. From quality of pics to practical use of hand holding re weight etc. Thank you again!
Thanks - more to come next weeks :)
I am more attracted to hassleblad than Fuji in terms of the design and its simplicity, and the leaf shutter is just an amazing thing, I have it on my Bronica GS1 and is perfect to damp the mirror slap or just use MLU or to sync flash. The only thing that blocks me for the moment is the price (need to sell a lot of my film and digital gear to get the camera and 2 lenses) and the fact that I just purchased a second hand D850 for half the price with only 450 shutter count !
You forgot to mention one of the biggest features: the EVF has x1.0 magnification, this is absolutely gorgeous.
Also, we really have to wait for the Eye-AF to be released and how fast it will be.
Now that we have so much megapixels in those cameras, the quality of the image depends a lot on lenses and AF performance.
This is even more true since megapixels is not an issue for landscape or anything still: I can use my fullframe camera and a tripod and make a 1000Mp image if I want to.
Good comment, thanks.
Sony-Camera, Zeiss-Lens and Leica Filter. 🙂
Nice Review, thanks for that, Math. Now we are all waiting - remember, you promised us a mirrorless Leica S3 replacement.
Greetings from Frankfurt - Andreas
Thanks Andy and greetings back to Rhein-Main-City :) I believe the new S3 comes in 2023, let's see.
Thanks for making a very informative video! The sample images are amazing in terms of dynamic range.
I would love to find your full tutorial on thecX2D 100c which I own, and would love to be tutored. Patrick Vaughan
Great video which I enjoyed watching waiting for my X2D to arrive and I wanted to say I am also using a 1TB Compact B card without problems from Integral - Ultima Pro X - keep the videos coming
I really appreciate this. I've loved the X1Dii but this addresses a few of the issues I've had with it. Looking forward to following your updates. Cheers!
Indeed - this clearly is a better Hasselblad now
Excellent presentation and Introduction to the H2d- c100. I was hesitant as to get it, I own the X1Dii-50C, but you sold me on the stabilization feature of this one.
Awesome camera, belief me. I was shooting on Saturday low light scenes, the X2D never fails, never disappoints!
This will be my D850 replacement.
Great! You will enjoy your new gear :)
Nice, and it's really cheap. Camera and 2-3 lenses is about the price of a good premium car.
Other than the extra mp how does the image quality compare to the Sony A1 ?
I love your videos . Some of the best most comprehensive info on the different cameras. The most informative I have ever seen. You mentioned a screen protector in this video. I am wondering what protector you use for your screen protector. Thanks for the great sharing of you knowledge .
I see a lot of mathphotographer videos, chiefly those relating to Hasselblad X2D and X1Dii as well as Leica M and Leica Q. I very much look forward to a video on Hasselblad 907x 50c camera .... !
As the moniker would suggest, these videos are clinically precise. The videos also tend to judge a camera or lens on its own merits, seldom drawing a direct comparison with another brand. All of that is for the good. But sometimes, not having the variety that our friend mathphotographer has, whether a particular camera is preferable to another with similar specs though vastly different prices.
Or to put the question in a rather pedestrian fashion: how much is one paying for the brand, and is it wholly or partially worth it in terms of quality of construction and reliability in use?
Really appreciated your review as always, very detailed and very clear, I understand all I wanted.
Many thanks for the positive feedback, much appreciated.
I will get one next to my GFX100! This is the sexiest and most functional camera which comes with minimal design at the same time!
Absolutely agree!
Nice in depth preview, looking forward your next video about that x2d. Highly desirable medium format camera. According Karl Taylor review focus tracking is to be expected in future firmware updates.
I hope so - Hasselblad is great in bringing new features with new firmware
Please do AF tracking speed new vs old lens on new X2D
Yes - will look into it
Thank you for such a concise, under stable review.
Dear Matt - nic video. How would you compare the sharpness on hand holding between this camera and the gfx100s? I would be interested to know as I noted high failure rate on the gfx100s
Peace be with you. Thanks for the video. Hasselblad is my dream camera system from when I was a child. Still out of my price range for now though.
Peace too, thanks Entrigue.
Good introduction, looking forward to the next one!
Many thanks Peter
A great video for a great camera.
The design of the body and the
New lenses is superb. The body look
Likes B and O hifi design. When you
See this camera you just think i would like immediately go out to
Try it!...
It is a pleasure to shoot with the new X2D, indeed.
Please attach couple RAW files
Thanks a lot Math for a very nice introduction video. I was patiently waiting for this video to come out. Could you please inform us more on AF, specifically the AF speed. How it is compared to GFX 100S?
It would be even amazing if you could make a dedicated comparison video of X2D 100C against the GFX 100S.
BTW, as you mentioned, X2D does not have Eye AF or any kind of focus tracking for now, however this might change in near future with a firmware update, at least this is what the rumors are saying :)
I will look into all these topics next weeks, thanks Farhad. And yes - focus tracking might come later with new firmware
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Great video!!
-> My main question was the older xcd 35-70 and you did that. Does that zoom have a rubber gasket (sorry to ask if you covered this in a prior video, but don't recall it coming up)?
I assume you can set the front trigger area ring to aperture and the rear to shutter and then do perhaps auto ISO? I like to shoot "manual" in this manner....
May I ask you to please do some example photos with that zoom?
Do you have a L bracket that will work with the camera. I use L brackets to protect the body more than anything else to be honest....to not worry...
Thanks Jeffrey, so many questions :) I use L-brackets sometimes but not on the X2D yet, so will have to watch out for that. I am happy to shoot the X2D with older XCD lenses like the XCD 35-75 and posting them then on the channel. The XCD 35-75 has a rubber sealing on the mount side like all XCD lenses. The X1D system and the X2D system are fully weather sealed.
@@mathphotographer Super thank you. I ask because I am leaning toward the zoom and x2d and that will have to be my main unit/kit for a while given the costs. Perhaps 24m before another lens can be obtained...so I wanted to make sure I'd be happy. Have an xpro3 now and just want better image quality.
A beautiful camera! Looks like a joy to shoot with.
It is indeed, very convenient workflow and, yes, a pleasure to take photos with that new camera, Lucy :)
@@mathphotographer I've always loved Hasselblad! Wonderful review Math! Thank you!
Looks like a really refined camera
As always, great presentation
All the very best
Many thanks Ronald and best wishes.
Hmmm...wonder how this beast competes with the Fujifilm GFX? Yes, the X2D is a gem indeed, native lens option so so. 100m will eat into your CF cards like petrol pumped in your car. Never the less, another excellent review again Bro
I am planning to compare the GFX100s with the X2D in the next weeks. Thanks for the positive feedback, Hisham.
really nice camera, thanks for showing
My pleasure :)
Ganz ja schoen! Really great review, best yet. Thank you for your thoroughness and attention to detail, ganz Schweiz! ;o)
Ha! Thanks! :)
Ian Morison: Just to say that increasing the number of pixels from 50 to 100 Megapixels only increase the resolution by a factor of ~ root 2 = 1,412 not times 2, It depend on the pixel size which is reduced by about 1.4 - from 5.3 microns down to 3.76 microns . (Ratio is 1.409)
Thank you for this video! I would LOVE to see more videos on this X2D. Also hope to see more samples w/the new 38mm XCD V lens & the 90mm XCD V lens (when it becomes available). Finally, I just ordered an X2D & the new 38 mm XCD lens from Hasselblad (will definitely take it w/me when I go to Paris & Barcelona next month ;) I hope to get to Switzerland one day--it looks absolutely beautiful there!
Thanks and yes, our country is beautiful :) I worked on three more videos about the X2D over the weekend, they will be posted soon.
@@mathphotographerI used to have a neighbor who would go on and on about how if he could live anywhere he'd pick Switzerland (so naturally I'm intrigued!).
Thank you so much for the upcoming videos.
Very informative videos. Do you offer private tutoring for the X2D?
Thank you for your comprehensive review. This is, by far, the best X2D review I've seen on You Tube. I ordered one from Hasselblad USA the morning of the launch. No indication on time frame till delivery. I waited nearly 6 months for the X1D when it first launched. Hope the X2D does not take as long!!
Thank you so much for your kind feedback, Michael. Crossing fingers that you get your X2D soon
I would love a teaching, deep dive video. I have ordered one.
Patrick
Thanks Patrick, I will consider doing a full tutorial.
Thanks for making a very informative video
Hi Math, would you care to make a video on-using the Nikon SB700 or similar with the X2D.
The confusing is caused by Nikons clever flash settings and metering modes.
Basically I would like to underexpose the ambient exposure in Manual exposure mode by about 2 stops and not have that ever changed by any of Nikons optional settings unless I change it on purpose.
It appears that depending on your camera metering mode you could end up using Standard TTL or TTL -BL which both want to interfere with the ambient exposure which is not what I want to happen.
Once my ambient is fixed, I now wish to add TTL flash to expose my subjects face correctly, this is the method I use for my Sony cameras and Godox speedlights.
Which method of On camera TTL flash do I choose, also which X2D metering mode do I use ? Apparently the X2D metering mode dictates the whether I use Standard TTL or TTL-BL, I am so confused and many others like me, can you please help?
I do wish hasselblad could use Godox flash and not use 😮Nikons complicated system.
Regards Michael
Nice review. Beautiful finished images. Curious in studio with model.
Thanks Kevin.
Nice content as usual 👌 what is your screen protector on your m11. My leica one don’t stick well. Thanks
Great Camera, I would like it, I need no video, but I believe I need the X2D 👍🏻
We all need the X2D :) I have to return mine after the weekend to Light & Byte but already ordered one for our studio
Your insight is much appreciated. As I have invested in a number of XCD lenses (5) I would really appreciate - i) how they perform on the X2D and ii) IQ 'old' vs 'new' lenses (does one have to invest in the new lenses in order to have the full benefit of the X2D - short of focusing speed perhaps). Lastly still no auto iso in M ? all the best
Thanks Sven - as said in the video, I had the camera for a couple of days, will invest more time next weeks and come back.
Good job Math! 🔥👍
Thanks :)
Always love your reviews.
Cool - thanks!
You mention that you would a longer teach video on the 100c and possibly one on the tricks you can do with it. I cannot find them on You Tube though I was sure I saw and commented ecstatically on it. Patrick
Great cooking channel. I love your Hasselblad potatoes.
They are best when served hot and crispy :)
Very helpful & informative review, thank you.
It was a pleasure shooting the new X2D and clearly I need to share then everything here in the community :)
Thank you for your excellent review. Do you believe that a future firmware upgrade will incorporate the ibis system to bring multi shot capability to the x2d?
Thanks for the very nice overview. It would be nice to see some night-time shots to see how the exposure works in the lower lighting and how well the IBIS works in real conditions.
I did shoot at night over the weekend, video is in the making and will be posted soon.
@@mathphotographer Thanks !! I have my pre-order placed and can’t wait to use this wonderful camera.
You stitched your pano in Lightroom, what file did you import?
Did you copy as dng or just use the 3fr file without going through Phocus
Best review ever
Beautiful at every level 🤩
Curious how the new lenses on the X1DII perform, if the AF is better than the older XCD lenses or not ?
In good theory no, because the old cameras lack the Phase detect AF system.
I am curious to know what software you are using to stich these large panorama with?
Maybe they will have a video function variation model with kess megapixel abd less rolling shutter like other camera manufraturers? That explain the microphone holes at the frobt of the camera abd also seem like too empty on the side opening doors which can fit in some headphone and microphone jacks?
Maybe - at this point in time we can only speculate why the little holes are on a camera without video.
I would like to have you confirm what happens when you are in manual focusing mode and set the focus to a certain distance per the focusing distance scale and then turn off the camera. When you turn it on again, I’m assuming that the camera stays in the same manual focus distance position? I’m also assuming that the new lenses have a manual focusing “hard stop”, otherwise the first question - for the camera to turn on and off and maintain the same focal distance - would not be possible? Thank you.
I just watched your video on the X
Very Good demonstration !👍
Thanks!
hello, please I just got this camera and am stuck in the viewfinder mode and can't figure out how to get back to rear view mode. Please help. thanks
I enjoyed the detailed video very much. In a future video I would like to learn about how to benefit from the very short leaf shutter sync speeds for flash photography (espially OCF).
Thanks!
Hello, how do you think this system compares to the phase one iq4 150 in terms of perceptive resolution and sharpness. Is the phase one really THAT much better?
Here: ua-cam.com/video/wD3An09hmjU/v-deo.html. I hope it helps, but the difference in price is so wide, it's difficult to compare them, and the X2D is not going to help you with film for example.
Phase One IQ4 is unbeatable in terms of sharpness and image quality, nothing comes close. But the price tag for an IQ4 is 50k - also an unbeatable price tag ;)
As always, very nice review. Would very much appreciate seeing a review of adapting the 907x digital back to a view camera as well as mounting the X2D to a view camera.
Thanks Eric, good ideas, let me see what I can do next weeks
How is the weather sealing?
Same.
Like in the X1D II, solid and sealed.
Hasselblad has stated that focus tracking the face detect track will come in a firmware upgrade. If you watch the launch video closely you can see the the cameras are shown using tracking AF. So it can’t be too far away. Just not ready for launch.
And that's what they did in the past, bringing new features with firmware. Lets cross fingers :)
Another wonderful look at the camera...it's funny the fact that this is a Sony sensor..makes you think...Fuji should has been in their own lane when it comes to "medium format" and "aps-c" for a long time..but in the sense if Sony wanted to go "after them" in the medium format game..they absolutely can and this "sensor" shows that they have the tech if they wanted to..but maybe the body design is still getting worked on if or when they will ever make a Sony Medium Format Camera..in my opinion maybe they should..because lets say some Sony photographers want to move up to "Medium Format" and if there no choice inside the Sony line..people will jump to Fuji for that need...business wise your going to lose some people in that sense, why not keep them in the Sony "camp" and have that "Medium Format" line...Fuji is probably not worried for now..but they know Sony maybe developing something in the future..I hope they do..
with the controls/ Set mode to A then the front control;;er changes aperture. Its wort mentioning that the rear wheel will change the shutter speed under some circumstances.Its something to look at when you do your full review. 🙏
in A the rear wheel cycles 40 30 20 --- I was also in Auto ISO. I wonder if the shutter control is to give additional control when the exposure is wrong??
Hello. Is there the crop mode like they added on the X1Dii / 907x? I couldn't find anything from the manual.
Hi Math I am interested to purchase a Camera for travel and street photographers I am a beginner I interested is Leica Q3 or M10R and now I see yr video reviews on this Hasselblad X2D 100 so I need yr recommendation because you try both camera Leica Q3 and X2D 100 which is better image and easy to use functionality, hope ur advice and recommendations can make me decide to choose the right camera. After I finish viewing this video I notice the X2D Don’t provide video recording except the old X system X1D|| did the X1D|| have upgrade the firmware or software . and for yr info I looking for camera with video recording .Tks you
Hello, I did not get the X1D iii as I did not feel it would give me much more than my X1D. Which is a camera I love, it's amazing in the hand, better on a tripod and just outstanding in the studio. Well that what I think. I have ordered the X2D c100 and I am looking forward to it.
Good decision John. The X2D is a true game changer ...
what the F..... its looks amazing , just now thinking to buy the canon r5c ...but now ....i start thinking , to wait .....! du ist aus deutschland right :) , super nice review !!!!!!!!
:)
can you make an episode on color and why the hasselblad is so good and natural
Considering, yes. Hasselblad Natural Color Science is fantastic.
hello. thank you very much for the amazing review , can you tell me if it is possible to shoot in raw but with lower resolution? does the camera have a raw small? thanks
Hey math great video. Don’t know if you still have the x2d. Wondering if you noticed any side to side lens mount play between the camera and XCD lens when mounted?
Thanks for the kind feedback. And yes, I notice whenever I change lenses. Almost all XCD lenses when mounted on the X1DII sit firmly and have no play whereas on the X2D there is always a little play and it does not sit as firmly as on the X1DII. Does not bother me but its noticeable.
Hi math, if i have a 512Gb CFE and storage will be set to backup, would i only see the internal storage as 512Gb in size too or stay 996Gb?
Thank you Matt. You didn't mention anything about live view histogram which has been missing in both X1ds. I was hoping they have it in this model.
This video is the beginning of a series of videos on that new camera :)
More to come next weeks, promise Asam
Could you also possibly do a video on using other Hasselblad lenses [V, C, X Pan etc] w/a converter to the X2D? Are any worthwhile?
Will do, its planned. I wanna in particular shoot the HC 80mm on the new X2D.
@@mathphotographer That's GREAT news! I really look forward to your video! :)
Thanks for sharing this video my friend. I know the new camera is stunning! As an X1d user, I am very interested in a few tests you could do for us. One being testing the new V series XCD lenses on the older x1dii and testing out more of the older version XCD lenses on the X2d. Specifically I would love to see lenses used such as (35-75mm, 65mm, 45p, and 80mm). For example focusing on a subject in the foreground then focusing on something in the background and if possible with both cameras to see the difference. Also I am very sad that Hasselblad got rid of the mic port because I use it all the time for my remote release cable, that's my only thing I do not like about the new camera. Also I would love if you could somehow show the reaction time to take a photo vs the old cameras and the blackout time. I know this is alot to ask but I would really love to see this.
You also mentioned that the new lenses have 1/4000th of a second shutter speed but correct me if I'm wrong but that's only in regards to the new 90mm 2.5 and not the 38mm/55mm.
Ohh lastly I guess could you also comment about the weight of the camera vs the x2d? Is it noticeable? Thanks so much, you are one of my favortie/trusted reviewers. I like you cause you are as nerdy as I. - Peace from Paris, Matthew
Great suggestions, Matthew. Let me see what I can do the next weeks :)
And all best wishes to Paris, a city I love in particular :)
Beautiful looking camera & photo files. Does Hassy have any macro or long tele lenses for this system?
Yes - XCD 120mm f/3.5 Macro.
Bravo, Hasselblad!
This camera is spectacular. I’m a Leica shooter, but I got to admit this camera puts Leica on notice. Leica S3 guys better get to work, no reason to buy an SL anymore. This camera is the beginning of FF photographers moving to MF.
You literally took the words out of my mouth. I literally glanced over at my leica sl2s, and my phase one and really thinking about letting it one of them go. You’ve been put on notice Leica! We are so fortunate as creators to have so many choices
I’m sure Leica are working on a MF mirrorless camera, maybe to replace the S3. We’ll see. Anyway, this Hassy is one gorgeous camera. There seem to be a lot of design parallels between Hasselblad and Leica here.
Yes spectacular indeed. But do not jump to conclusions :) The Leica S3 will be totally revamped 2023 ... you will have tears in your eyes when you see what they bring to market, I am almost sure due to network whispers ;)
S3 here! SL as well, you said it best. I can see the next MF S4 taking on the SL form factor perhaps larger.
@@mathphotographer 😊
Awesome, thank you so much! We know the read-out on the sensor is the same as GFX 100s, and without a mechanical shutter the results will be just like the X1D II when adapting lenses, which is only useful for static scenes. Would love if you have any older XCD lenses to test AF, or if you could even show a bit more on 35-75 AF performance. Perhaps one of the older, slower generation of XCD lenses like the 80 1.9 / 65 2.8..? I'm curious to see how the improvement is when racking focus from minimum to infinity.
Have you heard anything about how a cable release is supposed to work with no microphone port?
Not heard about the cable. What I will test next weeks is the read out time of the new sensor, really curious to test eShutter etc
I believe they want you to use Phocus mobile 2 to do cable release via the USB-C port. That is probably superior. The X1D has a different implementation than the X1DII and the remote shutter release was a bit strange. I have done a ton of testing. I think they tried to use some aspects of the headphone jack to make the remote shutter release and I bet it had to be implemented differently with each mechanical jack and headphone chip. (X1D required like 500 Ohms and X1DII required like 10 Ohms to trigger the shutter.) Also, having used the headphone jack for timelapses with the Pluto trigger on the X1D I can tell you it is strangely unreliable. (1 out of 100 shots simply doesn’t trigger)
Perhaps adding a segment where you use the iPhone version of Phocus to trigger the camera to show the remote release that way?
Thank you for the review. Does X2D shot Timelapse photography built in ?
Yes - intervalometer, see my recent tutorial on Dynamic Timelapse with the X2D.
@@mathphotographer Thank you.
Thanks a lot, as usual very informative one.May I ask you to make a compression video between this camera with the Fujifilm GFX 100s?
Thats planned, I just need a bit time :) Thanks for the positive feedback, Victor
Around 25:30, the HxD models have a feature called True Focus, does the X2D have such a feature? IMHO, nothing can compete the joystick, except an excellent working face and eye detection 😌
Thank you for the review! Curious to see an upcoming face off with the gfx 100s. Any idea if Hasselblad is planning to introduce a multi shot feature as they do on their h6d? Greetings from Kanton SZ :)
Thanks for sharing, I will love to see the AF system workin in the real world, I know it's not your bead and butter, but if you could include people it will be great, if not, just showing it will be great. Thanks.
Thanks - will look into it
Thanks Math for overview video. As always, very informative one👍👍. Will Hasselblad has plan to release the 100 mega pixel digital back (maybe CFV II 100 C) for the 907X camera too? Can't wait, since I have the 907X 50 C system.
That's my guess - that Hasselblad will upgrade the CFV II 50c to a CFV III 100c. I think this would be fantastic.
Thanks for the video! It would be nice to know if they update the tracking via firmware.
Very well possible. Hasselblad is really good in bringing new features with new firmware
Gorgeous camera. But the lack of face and eye detection are major omissions. Maybe Hasselblad could provide them in a future firmware upgrade? The image sharpness in the sample photos here are stunning!
There is hope for future firmware upgrades
Great review as always! I am curious if Hasselblad designed the 3 new lenses to resolve greater detail than the previous generation?
I think they made them primarily new for matching the new Phase Detection AF. The former XCD lenses can all resolve 100MP easily, I am sure but will try out.
do you know if hasselblad would update their old xcd lenses down the road? with only new three lenses? that's not really attractive enough
Thanks for the excellent video! Would love to see a tips and tricks video. I have the X2D and 38V on order. I didn't feel compelled to get the 55V because it's fairly close in focal length to the 38V and with the crop ability of the X2D I think I can make do with the 38mm (and pick up the 90V when it becomes available). Did you see any performance difference between the 38V and the 55V? Regarding the electronic shutter, I had read that the rolling shutter effect is lessened when you shoot in 14 v. 16 bit mode. Wonder if there is any truth to that? Last question - you seemed to have gotten nice depth of field shooting at f/8 with the the 55mm in the first panorama you show - can you let us know where your focus point was? Thanks!!
Thanks Peter, more to come on this nice camera next weeks. I have all your points on my to do list :)
Great video. Since the electronic shutter is up to 1/6000. How does it work with Leica m or other lenses? Rolling shutter issues?
From other reviews, and I've been watching all I can find, still rolling shutter issues exist as they were.
thanks for this video! Would love to see how this compares to the top 35mm full frame cameras (Leica M11, etc) in terms of noise, highlight & shadow recovery.
Yes - good ideas. Lets see what I can do and look into.